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!

Embroidery Time Class Now Forming

We are very excited to offer a new class called Embroidery Time!  This class will meet once a month, on the third Monday.  We will complete a small project with a new embroidery design.  Class fee is $15.00, which includes the design!  If you have seen some of the different embroidery techniques and wanted to try them with out having to buy an entire cd, this class is for you!
July 18, 1-4pm is the Fringe Whale Towel!

Aug. 15,  1-4pm is the Toddler Trio on a burb cloth/washcloth!

We still have room in the SeaShore Sundress class as well, see photo below.  Class is Wed. July 13, 1-4

We look forward to seeing you for this and other classes soon!  Have a wonderful day!

Stabilizer Fun and More!

Stabilizer Fun and More...
We are so excited to have an Inspira stabilizer specialist come in on July 15, from 10-2.  You will learn all about which stabilizer to use for which project and why as well as which needles will work best!  Class fee is $25.00, this includes lunch, a gift bag full of stabilizer and needle samples and more.  Door prizes are coming in daily for this special event!  Sign-up early to guarantee your spot!

July 15, 10-2 pm


Designer Ruby Experience
Have you been curious about the Designer Ruby?  Would you like a chance to sit down and have a guided, hands-on tutorial?  sign-up for our Designer Ruby Experience on July 22.  If you don't currently have a Ruby but would like to learn more, call and sign-up, space is limited!

July 22!

It is here!

We have the new Diamond deLuxe in house!  We are so excited for everyone to see it!  Please stop in on June 7th for a demo of the new machine and snacks, goodie bags, a chance to win a diamond necklace and fun!  We can't wait to see you!

Designer Diamond deLuxe Demo Day

June 7, 9:30-5:30