Transfer Pattern Markings & Embellish with the Marking Fringe Foot!

During our recent Toolin' Around Two Husqvarna Viking Event, Katrina Walker demonstrated wonderful uses for the Marking Foot, that can also be called the Fringe Foot.

This foot has a couple of different names because of its many uses. Many of you may already know that this foot is useful for transferring pattern markings (like those markings for darts) to your fabric. The magic of this foot is that it creates a wonderful loopy stitch that stays where you want until you pull the bobbin thread to easily remove it. So your pattern markings stay in until you simply pull one thread to remove; no carbon paper or other manual processes to transfer markings.

But the Marking Foot doesn't stop there. It becomes the Fringe Foot when you decide you'd like to add special embellishments or fringe to your project. During her Toolin' Around Two Event, sewing expert, Katrina Walker, wore a lovely jacket demonstrating the beauty and originality the Marking foot can bring to a garment or project. Hurry in to get your Marking Foot, or if you prefer, Fringe Foot, today!

Love that jacket embellished with the Fringe/Marking Foot! 

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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!

        

Happenings at the Sewing Centers

Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Quilting for the Troops event in the Merrillville Sewing Center. All you need to bring is your sewing machine and sewing kit---we'll supply the fabric and the know how. Learn new skills, enjoy an afternoon out, and get together with a really nice bunch of ladies to sew for the greatest cause. Call the store with any questions.

And just look at this lovely patriotic quilted wall hanging that would look lovely Memorial Day, for the 4th, or all year round! We're planning a class in coming weeks. Call the sewing center for details or watch our Web Calendar.

And just in time for barbeque season we're stitching aprons and barbeque towels. Get an early start on Father's Day gifts by stitching these great projects! The class is still in the planning stages but you can stop in and register at the Merrillville Sewing Center and get the list of supplies you'll need and buy the really cute design!

Beginning Sewing Instructor Gwen has been busy offering Serger classes this month in both the Merrillville and Highland Sewing classrooms during our Serger Spectacular. Serger's everywhere have been traveling to the sewing centers and we're discovering just how easy they are to use. We're sewing home decor and fashions with some super results. And all the questions we have had are being answered (even for those of us who previously purchased Sergers from stores that didn't offer free introductory classes with the machine!)  

In Highland we're starting on the wonderful Sincerely Yours Quilt. This is a simply gorgeous quilt that teaches applique, embroidery, and piecing.

And don't wait any longer to register for the up coming Toolin' Around Event on Saturday, May 4th---just 2 weeks away. This is an all day event and lunch is included in the price. Come see all sorts of tips about how to pick the right stabilizer, the right tool to use for your projects, and so much more. This event is being held at the Highland Sewing Center and features Husqvarna Viking educator, Chris Dolnar.

Call today before all the spaces are gone!