April May June 2014
Newsletter title April May June 2014 Our Test Drive Event in March was a BIG SUCCESS! Some of the attendees were Janome owners, ready to update their machines while others were newbies, ready to “join the family”. I enjoyed spending time with our enthusiastic guests and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in usage classes. Earlier this month we held a HMC15000 “Boot Camp”. This special eight-hour class provided support for our new top-of-the-line machine owners. We covered the special features of the machine as well as the wireless interface, Horizon Link software, and the 2 iPad apps. you will be. Our usage classes are free and refresher classes are always available. This is the “Brick and Mortar” advantage that no big box store or internet seller can ever compete with. Our highest priority has always been providing support to our customers by offering extensive classes and educational opportunities. The more you know about your new machine, the happier At last, Spring is here! This Is the time of year when many of us find ourselves wandering away from our sewing and out into the warm sunshine. Enjoy! ~ Connie NEW! Available Now Deanna McQuillan of an Artistic Quilter Long arm without requiring all the space in your home or hours of standing to finish a free motion quilt. This affordable long arm includes a custom table with a large drop leaf that doubles the workspace. The AQ18 Sit-down model is perfect for the quilter with space or mobility limitations. This machine has all the great features Have you checked us out on Facebook yet? Aside from our fun classroom pics and class announcements, we feature new product information, and links to cool projects and tutorials. We even post local cultural events. Find us at NEW!! Skill Level Guide for Classes Beginner New to sewing or is a bit rusty but ready to have some fun! Is familiar with basic sewing machine operations & accessories. Confident Beginner Fairly new to sewing. Has taken a few classes and/or made some projects. Familiar with basic sewing terminology & notions. Has rotary cutting experience. Intermediate Regularly enjoys sewing and is ready to learn new techniques. Has some pattern layout experience. Advanced Experienced sewist ready for a challenge! sewingcenterofsantafe.com P.505-424-3242 https://www.facebook.com/ sewingcenterofsantafe. Like us to make sharing our posts with you even easier! Every April we hold a FLOOR MODEL SALE. After pulling the machines from display, we inspect, polish and box them up so they are ready for the first lucky sewist! These gently used machines come with a full factory warranty and all the usual SCSF perks. This is the perfect time to claim your Dream Machine and SAVE BIG! STORE HOURS Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm ”ShadowBox Quilt” Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm Sundays & Mondays By appointment info@thesewingcenterofsantafe.com TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Thread Painting This free-motion embroidery technique uses thread and your ordinary sewing machine to “paint” on stabilized fabric. In class, you will start simple and small to learn the basic skills that can be used to create a masterpiece! Friday, Apr 25 - orFriday, Jun 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee $28 Ann Ferkovich Comfortable with free-motion stitching. Wednesday Apr 30 Stained Glass Dragonfly Bring a touch of paradise into any room with this large wall hanging. Learn the step-by-step process of creating a stained glass masterpiece using fabric! First session will be discussion of fabrics, supplies & homework. 10:00am - 11:00am - and- Saturdays May 3, 10 & 31 1:30pm - 4:30pm Class $65 Pattern $18 Pat Bliss Custom Fit Tank Top With warmer weather on it’s way, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have some new great fitting tops? Learn to adjust the pattern to fit your unique shape. This loose fitting top is made with soft woven fabric Friday May 9 9:30am - 11:00am - and - May 16 & 23rd 9:30am - 12:30pm Class Fee $55 Lorraine Gruys Free Motion Sample Book Create a “sketchbook” of free-motion quilting motifs that you can refer to time and time again. Pages are large enough to get a feel for the motif but small enough to stitch quickly. Add a personalized cover as the finishing touch. Friday May 9 2:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee $21 Pam Mees Comfortable with free-motion stitching. Stepped-Up Checkbook Cover So...you may not need a checkbook cover, but this a great opportunity to put your budding serger skills to task! Decorative thread and rolled hems finish off the raw edges of your fabric strips. Weave them together to create a designer original. Surprisingly simple technique. Confident with basic serger operation sewingcenterofsantafe.com P.505-424-3242 Wednesdays May 14 & 21 9:30pm - 12:30pm Class Fee $42 Book $23 Kelly Naranjo info@thesewingcenterofsantafe.com TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Free-Motion Quilting on Your Janome After taking Quilting Feet & Stitches, the next step in your quilt making journey is learning the basic techniques of free-motion quilting. You will be guided through several beginner exercises and will have plenty of time to polish your skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Saturday May 17 1:30pm - 4:00pm -or- Friday, Jun 20 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class Fee $21 Pam Mees Classy Carry-all This bag has it all: zippers, hooks, compartments and pockets! Perfect for daily use, but big enough for a weekend getaway or a stylish diaper bag. Reinforced bottom for added stability. Based on the popular Professional Tote Pattern. Rotary cutting skills and homework required Bon Appetit or Vintage Apron Use a vintage tablecloth to make this classic styled apron or novelty fabric with a sassy ruffle. This onesize-fits-most apron ties at the neck and the waist. Can be made entirely on a sewing machine but a serger makes quick work of finishing the raw edges. Confident with basic serger operation (optional) Shadow Box Quilt This is a quick and easy project. Straight sewing with no matched points makes this a great opportunity to perfect your 1/4” seams. Twin or Queen sized, you will find this quilt goes together in a snap. Come for a refresher if this project is one of your UFOs! Tuesdays May 27 1:00pm - 2:30pm - and- Jun 3, 10 & 17 1:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee $85 Pattern $11 Kelly Naranjo Wednesday May 28 1:00pm - 5:00pm Class Fee $28 Pattern $9 Deanna McQuillan Wednesdays Jun 4, 11, & 18 1:30pm - 4:00pm Class Fee $49 Pattern $9 Deanna McQuillan Rotary cutting skills Zippered Tablet Pouch Make a custom pouch for your mobile device while learning a simple zipper installation. The pouch shown here features machine embroidery, but it is equally appealing done up in your favorite Fat Quarters. Great gift idea! Wednesday Jun 25 1:30pm - 4:30pm Class Fee $15 Rotary cutting skills sewingcenterofsantafe.com P.505-424-3242 info@thesewingcenterofsantafe.com SKILL BUILDERS Serging Basics Are you new to serging? Have you had your serger for years but only use it to finish fabric edges? Then this is the class for you! Class begins with a review of threading and basic operations. Workbook includes the various fabrics needed for each technique and provides space to mount your samples and record your settings. You will leave this class with the skills you need to confidently use your serger for many different projects. Open to all brands and models. Your machine must be clean and in good working order. Friday, May 2 1:30pm - 4:30pm -orSaturday, Jun 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm Class Fee $45 Workbook $44 Liz Ballowe/Pat Bliss Learn to Sew: Bridge to Success There are so many things for a new sewist to learn! Aside from operating a sewing machine, there are proper pinning, pressing and cutting techniques to name a few. In this class you will learn all the little techniques that will make a big difference in the outcome of your projects. This class will also certify you as a “Confident Beginner”, giving you the skills you need to get the most out of your sewing and quilting classes. Introduction to AcuFil AcuFil is a special quilting accessory for select Janome embroidery machines. This specialized tool provides an easy way to finish quilt tops in your embroidery hoop. First we will learn the many uses of the AcuFil Tool, from designing single blocks to creating stippled layouts. Then we will learn the proper way to hoop with the magnetic AcuFil Hoop. Software Mastery Auto Digitizing Get the most from your investment! Learn the powerful features of your editing or digitizing software to create custom designs. We support Digitizer Pro/MB and JR 3.0 and higher. Lessons are also available for Horizon Link, Artistic Suites and components. Colors & Re-sequencing Lettering Layouts Using the Digitizing Tools Corel Draw Graphics Mode sewingcenterofsantafe.com P.505-424-3242 NEW! Offered every month starting in July MC11000 Jun 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm HMC 12K & 15K Jun 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm Connie Headley Call to schedule a class on the subject of your choice. When a class is scheduled we will notify other interested students of the date & time. info@thesewingcenterofsantafe.com JANOME MACHINE USAGE CLASSES These classes are offered to help you learn the functions of your new machine. You may take them more than once and they are available to you whenever you need a refresher. Machine usage classes are FREE if you purchased your machine from the Sewing Center of Santa Fe. Class Schedule is subject to change. Please try to book your space at least one week in advance. BASIC USAGE This class is first in the series of usage classes. You’ll learn about needles & threads, bobbin winding & threading, basic stitches and maintenance of your machine. Please unpack your machine before coming to class. SAT Apr 5 9:30 am - 11:30 am SAT May 17 9:30 am - 11:30 am SAT Apr 19 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE Jun 3 9:30 am - 11:30 am SAT May 3 9:30 am - 11:30 am SAT Jun 7 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE May 6 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm SAT Jun 21 9:30 am - 11:30 am UTILITY FEET & STITCHES Learn to use the feet and stitches that will make your sewing tasks easier! SAT Apr 12 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE May 27 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE Apr 22 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm SAT Jun 14 9:30 am - 11:30 am SAT May 10 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE Jun 24 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm QUILTING FEET & STITCHES Learn to use the feet and stitches that will be useful for piecing and quilting! SAT Apr 26 9:30 am - 12:00 pm SAT Jun 28 9:30 am - 12:00 pm SAT May 31 9:30 am - 12:00 pm SAT Jul 26 9:30 am - 12:00 pm USAGE FOR MECHANICALS Learn about bobbin winding & threading, then move on to basic feet and their correlating stitches, maintenance of your machine and the basics of needles, threads & notions! TUE Apr 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm TUE Jun 10 9:30 am - 11:30 am TUE May 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm TUE Jul 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm SERGER QUICK-START A one-hour lesson is included with the purchase of your serger. This lesson covers machine threading and set-up for basic over-lock and rolled hem. Call to schedule. sewingcenterofsantafe.com INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY THU May 8 9:30 am - 12:30 pm SAT Jun 14 9:30 am - 12:30 pm P.505-424-3242 info@thesewingcenterofsantafe.com
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