Stocking Stuffers for the Person Who Loves to Sew

Wrap up your Christmas shopping with a visit to the sewing center. We have many unique gifts that you probably won't find elsewhere. And each purchase comes with personal service. Need some ideas? How about these...

**Husqvarna Viking rolled out the Circular Attachment for their Designer line last winter. This is a handy gadget that creates some wonderfully creative projects. The Circular Attachment has been the most  desired accessory this year.

***Thread, thread, and more thread! No owner of an embroidery machine ever has enough thread. And we have a rainbow of colors. Buy one or two spools to stuff in a stocking or purchase one of our exclusive designer sets of colors. Choose from Floriani or Hemingworth

***Stabilizer is another item that the home sewer never seems to have enough of and we have special package deals to help you out with gift giving.

***Today's machines need frequent needle changes and there are needles that make every job easier. Come in and let us help you select some needles to stuff into that stocking so that the sewer in your home won't be running out in that snow storm when that machine needs a new needle.

***We have specialty scissors to help with all kinds of applications from snipping applique to trimming embroidery threads. Sewers never have enough scissors.

***Ask us to help you put together a beginner sewing basket.

***Even feed feet are a must have for every sewing machine. Eventually everyone needs one.

***We have some really great patterns and designs.

***Know someone who has always wanted to learn how to sew? We have classes beginning in January. The winter months are perfect to bone up on some sewing skills, get together with others, and have some great fun.

***Still not sure? We have gift certificates!

We are a local, small business waiting to serve you. Pay us a visit and let us show you just how fun and easy holiday shopping can be.

Bring on Fall Sewing!

As the dog days of summer wind down we're gearing up for the fall sewing season at the sewing center. We've got a lot of fall projects planned and we're sewing up the samples like our elegant in the hoop clutches that we've been embroidering this month.

We've also combed the net this week to bring you a few ideas and inspiration to get those creative juices going. Don't miss our Pinterest page and like us on Facebook so you won't miss out on any of the news and projects that we will be bringing to you this fall:

Time to get out those scraps and head over to this blog to get the scoop on how to make a pretty little round trivet. I could use a draw full of these myself---you can never have enough trivets. I envision making some in holiday colors and some in the orange and russets to match fall leaves. They would certainly make great hostess gifts or even a little something for that desk mate at work.


There's plenty of inspiration over at the Husqvarna Viking site.
How about a free plan for a fall shawl---perfect for those chilly nights?  Fringed with embroidery thread, this project is simple, elegant and fun! Best of all, it uses the scraps up from previous projects. Make a couple in fall colors.

It's back to school time and if your student is going with an e-reader there's a really easy e-reader case on the Singer.com site. The complete project plans can be downloaded. This project would also make an excellent Christmas gift if you're getting started early this year.

If you're looking for more inspiration don't forget our Toolin' Around Two Event on Friday August 23, 2013. We will have a lot of ideas, inspiration, tips, and tools to make all your fall projects shine. Advanced registration is required and space is going fast---be sure to call today!

And while you're in the store visit our notions and pattern department. We've been getting new fall and holiday items in daily!

        

Stock up on Notions!

Congratulations to all our new Designer Diamond Deluxe owners. If you haven't taken advantage of the Diamond deal hurry in. Our stock is almost gone. And don't forget to take advantage of the sale on select notions to go with your new machines---20% off!

And speaking of notions and aftermarket sewing machine accessories, you're probably wondering what you're going to need to go with your new embroidery machines. Here are a few items to consider:

• Stabilizer---Now is the time to stock up on a variety of stabilizers so that you'll have the correct one available for any project that you want to do this fall and holiday season. Whether you're monogramming gift towels, stitching an heirloom quilt, or creating that gorgeous holiday door decoration, you'll want to start your project with the correct stabilizer. Stop by our website and consider all the choices, then come into the store and take advantage of our sale. Not sure which stabilizer to use for your project? Come see us! Our experts are always here to help.

•  Needles---Be sure to change your needle often and make sure that you are using the correct needle for your project. If you own a Diamond, your machine will tell you which needle is the best for your project. Make sure you have a variety of needles on hand for trouble free sewing. View some of the choices available here. 

• Feet, feet, feet. Some of us need just a little bit more help keeping our stitches straight, our seams stitched evenly, and our quilts sandwiches unbubbled---and there's a foot to help you no matter what issues you're experiencing. As you're learning to sew and use your machine having an additional aid can take a project to spectacular. Try an aftermarket foot for your machine. We recommend the new interchangeable even feed foot to assist you in your holiday projects.     

Come see us for quality thread, extra bobbins, and quality embroidery designs that stitch out beautifully each and every time. And with 20% off select notions, there isn't a better time than now to stock up and get what you'll need to finish all those holiday gifts and decorations.

Help is in the Foot

Do you have issues with your fabric going through your machine? Sewing a silky fabric? Having problems with your layers not feeding evenly? Thick fabric catching? Denim not feeding through?

Then try an even feed/dual feed foot. This foot, sometimes called a walking foot, will help you out with all the issues above. This foot has its own set of feed dogs that work in unison with the machine's feed dogs and feed those difficult issues right through.

The walking foot is available for just about every brand of machine. And it's a handy foot even for the routine sewing tasks. If there is one foot that you plan to purchase for your machine consider the walking foot. Pictured is the Husqvarna Viking model made for number 7 machines in the Designer line. This particular model comes with its own snap on feet for all kinds of tasks.

More simple models of the walking foot are available for Singers and other models. Come in and see us and we'll set you up. Be sure to bring in your sewing machine's make and model number. Bringing along your machine's general purpose foot will allow our staff to better match up what you need for your particular model.

And this month during our annual Christmas in July sale, your foot just may be on sale! Come in and see us today. You'll be amazed how this foot makes all those pesky issues go away.

Get the Designer Bag and fill it with Notions

What Mom wouldn't love this designer sewing bag? Everyone needs a few sewing notions; needles, threads, pins, and tape measures. And now, just in time to help with Mother's Day gift giving, we have these lovely designer sewing bags, that were previously only available as an exclusive that came with our deluxe machines, for $20! And to sweeten the deal all the notions that you can fit in the bag are 20% off the retail price. Hurry in before they are all gone because supplies are limited and when they're gone...they're gone.

 

While supplies last. Please see store for complete details.

 

Notions of Note

How many times have you been at a class at the sewing center and realized that the fabric you were going to use was at home or, even worse, just wasn't what you needed for your project?

Well that won't ever happen again! We're carrying a limited supply of very pretty, quality fat quarters and one yard cuts of fabric for your instore and out of store projects.

Just look at the colors of the rainbow! And if you're doing a quilt, these are just the right size if you need a little something to add a bit of pizazz.

As always, we're here for color consultations, if you're not too sure what color should be added to your quilt or project. Come on in and browse all the beauties we've got in stock just for you.