Small Business Saturday ---Shop Kalamazoo Sewing Center November 26th

This November 26 is a big day for everyone at Kalamazoo Sewing Center. It’s the second annual Small Business Saturday®, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses. We're planning special demonstrations, events, door prizes, and deals. We'll be telling you more in the next weeks. Mark your calendar to visit us early on the 26th.

And, as an added incentive for all of you who have an American Express Card,  American Express is offering to credit the first $25.00 in purchases made in participating small businesses like Kalamazoo Sewing Center. Visit the American Express Facebook Small Business Saturday Page for details on how you can participate in this discount.

Don't forget to like us and recommend us on Facebook  so you can stay in touch and not miss any of the exciting things we're planning to help you have fun and create at Kalamazoo Sewing Center!

Your Friends at Kalamazoo Sewing Center.

Notion of the Week

So many sewing snafu's, from missed stitches to puckered seams, can be traced to an incorrect needle or a needle that should be replaced.

Today there are needles for a variety of uses. We carry needles for different fabric weights. There are also specialty needles for embroidery, sergers and other special uses.

Most importantly, keeping a sharp needle in your machine will help your machine do its best work.

Stop by the Kalamazoo Sewing Center and we'll be happy to help you find the right needle for your project.     

A Diamond of a Deal!

We are so excited to tell you about a Viking/Husqvarna Diamond promotion that goes through December 15th, 2011. The manufacturer is offering a rebate of $500.00 and a classy 2 piece set of luggage bonus with all Diamonds purchased from now until December 15th, 2011.

Our Kalamazoo Sewing Center just received a new shipment of these sewing machines in anticipation of this event.

Diamonds are the top of the line Viking/Husqvarna Sewing Machines. The machines do flawless embroidery in areas up to 14 1/4" x 13 3/4" without rehooping the work. It comes with the 5D software, 3 hoops, an array of helpful feet, and much more.

And, if you buy from the Kalamazoo Sewing Center you get our expert support and free classes with your purchase.

Hurry in to reserve your Diamond today; with this special promotion the Diamonds won't last long.

Notion of the Week

One of the chores of machine embroidery is snipping all those threads.

Snip-a-Stitch squeeze type scissors make the job easier. You simply squeeze the handles and the thread is cut.  This lessons hand fatigue more than conventional scissors.

These snips come in a couple of different varieties; one has a notched end for grabbing and removing stitches and there is a no-notched version for just clipping embroidery threads. They were hot items at our recent class events and students loved that this notion made the job so much easier.

Come by and see us at the Kalamazoo Sewing Center and pick up your own set of snips.      

Tip of the Week

Did you know that thread spooled on a cone should always be taken from a cone standing up and down? If your machine's spool pin is horizontal, you can stand the cone spool on the table rather than your horizontal pin.

As a general rule it is better to place your thread at a distance from the machine rather than on the machine pins to give the thread more distance to work out the twists. Running the thread through a loop can also often knock out the twists; this is why using a thread stand can reduce thread breaks

For added control we have a large variety of spool holders that hold from one to multiple spools of thread for those big projects. Come in and see us at the Kalamazoo Sewing Center and we'll set you up with the solution for those pesky thread breaks.

Happy Sewing!

National Sewing Month!

Update!

Wow is this summer flying by!  We are excited to let everyone know that we have a Ruby event this Thursday!  If you have any interest in purchasing a Ruby at all please let us know!  This is a FREE event.  Space is limited but you get to sit at and play with a Ruby from 11-3:30!  Let us know, the more the merrier, we just have to be sure we have enough machines for everyone!

Tuesday we have the Turtle Games/Bloomin Dogs applique class starting!  If you would like to work on any of the turtles, dogs or even your cats you are welcome at this class!  Wednesday is the next 5D Embroidery Extra class!  UFO is this Friday if you are trying to finish a special project and want some sewing time!  We also have Embroidery Time on Monday the 15th!  Class went so well last month that we are doing two projects this time!  A Toddler Trio on a burb cloth or wash cloth and an Applique Towel from the Rise and Shine 2 Disk! 

We have been very busy doing samples to inspire everyone!  Stop in and see what we have been working on!  We will be meeting the beginning of next month to set up our next schedule of classes, if you are wanting a specific class put into the schedule give us a call and let us know!  We love to hear new ideas! 

Have a great week!  Hopefully we will see you in one of the fun classes scheduled this week!