If you're looking for a homemade Christmas for you or your loved ones check these ideas out. Holiday coasters and ornaments, gingies, snowmen, candy canes, and Santa's. We've also got a lot of new gift card holder designs this year. Sew cute. I can't wait to start a set for my own family!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Notion of Note
One of the most precious gifts I ever received was a box of handmade ornaments from my mother the first Christmas that I was married; a gift that will go on giving for many years even now that she's gone. Everytime I get them out they remind me of her and I smile.
If you're looking for a homemade Christmas for you or your loved ones check these ideas out. Holiday coasters and ornaments, gingies, snowmen, candy canes, and Santa's. We've also got a lot of new gift card holder designs this year. Sew cute. I can't wait to start a set for my own family!
If you're looking for a homemade Christmas for you or your loved ones check these ideas out. Holiday coasters and ornaments, gingies, snowmen, candy canes, and Santa's. We've also got a lot of new gift card holder designs this year. Sew cute. I can't wait to start a set for my own family!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Notion of Note
Monday, August 20, 2012
Learn Sewing from Basics to Masterpiece at the Kalamazoo Sewing Center
Learning to hoop |
All our sewing machines come with a class in how to use your machine to make sure you get the most out of the features and accessories that your new machine offers.
But if you've already bought a machine from a competitor, we'll help you use that machine too. (fee applies.)
Beginning Sewing Projects--- Pajamas and pillowcase |
Our beginning sewing classes get you started with a solid set of skills once you know your machine and are comfortable with it. In most of our beginning classes, you start with basic, easy projects where you learn how to use a pattern, cut fabric, and sew in a straight line. Other classes may teach you how to install a zipper, sew buttons, or sew on a curve.
Quilt Piecing--1/4 inch seams |
learn how to use sewing feet and applique |
If you're interested in embroidery, we have simple and elaborate projects that can teach you how to hoop properly, select colors, adjust designs, or use software to digitize your own work of art.
For more information give our class calendar a look or call the store to see how you can come join in the fun of learning new sewing skills. Fees apply to most classes and require the purchase of supplies to make the class project. But keep in mind a how to use class is included with the purchase of any new machine.
Embroidery, Applique, and ribbon---sew sweet! |
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
It's Back to School Sewing Time
At the sewing center we have literally thousands of embroidery designs that are suitable for kindergartners on up through college; designs to suit any hobby or interest.
We also carry 5D Software that allows you to digitize your own designs from a piece of clip art or a school logo. How cool is that? And it is simpler than you might think---we even have classes to show you how!
So here to get your creative juices going are some projects scoured from across the internet:
- Laptop tote/messanger bag with free instructions from Coats and Clark. We carry an assortment of Coats and Clark threads in the Sewing Center to help out with your projects.
- Also from Coats and Clark is a handy wall organizer. I'm thinking of attaching magnets to the back for an organized locker. The best part of this project is that it recycles jeans---bet you have plenty of worn out jeans if you have school age children. Use store bought embellishments or grab that embroidery machine and use some of those designs. Come see us if you can't find exactly the right thing for your child. We've got plenty of designs!
- When you have school, you have lots of books. With books you need bookends. Such a simple project is this one for fabric bookends. This is a real beginner project and I'm thinking you could add any trim or embellishment that you can find that makes you happy.
- And with all those kids getting together, you'll need tissues and plenty of them. Here's the plans for a handy tissue cover. So easy to make and won't your child feel special!
- And finally when all the kids get together for homework after school, they'll need some drinks. And how do you keep whose drink is whose straight? With cup cozies of course! Made right on your sewing machine. This project would be perfect for that embroidery machine but also is within reach of a regular machine. Find the instructions on the Better Homes and Gardens site here.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Notion of Note
Love, love, love the free motion quilting design of this package from Anita Goodesign! Just look at that quilting; candles, packages, gingies, snowmen, and ornaments all quilted with no hassle on your holiday table runner or pillow cover.
The possibilities! Come in today to see all the Anita Goodesigns we have in stock.
The possibilities! Come in today to see all the Anita Goodesigns we have in stock.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
New Product Coming--Embroidery Software for the Mac!
Coming soon to the Kalamazoo Sewing Center---embroidery software made for Mac Users.
We will be taking pre-orders between September 1 and October 18, 2012. Everyone that pre-orders will receive an exclusive free gift from Husqvarna/Viking.
Stay tuned to kalamazoosews.com, Our Facebook Page, Pinterest Page and, of course, right here on our kalamazoosews blog for information as we receive it on this great new product.
We will be taking pre-orders between September 1 and October 18, 2012. Everyone that pre-orders will receive an exclusive free gift from Husqvarna/Viking.
Stay tuned to kalamazoosews.com, Our Facebook Page, Pinterest Page and, of course, right here on our kalamazoosews blog for information as we receive it on this great new product.
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