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Sewing and Quilting Newsletter
March 6th, 2017
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I had a fantastic 10 day get away to Union Nebraska to visit my daughter and be at my Grandson Cullen's First Birthday. Thank you so much to the whole staff who kept things running while I was gone.
We are excited to announce that Viking Educator Soni Grint is coming to Sew Central on Wednesday, April 5th. She will lead a full day event on Viking Embroidery Software, from lettering, SuperDesigns, personalizing embroidery and digitizing in the Create module. If you use Viking Premier software, are still a 5D or 6D user, or just interested in what these software packages can do, you won't want to miss this. Call the store to sign up, or online at Viking Embroidery. Only $10!
If you have been on Facebook lately, I am sure you have seen some of the great outfits our Sewing class students have been putting out. Here are a few more:
Sew Central will be hosting a Team for the annual Brevard County March for Babies on April 29th at Lori Wilson Park. Mark is the Regional Chairman for the March of Dimes this year, and we at Sew Central want to be there to support this great cause. Our T-Shirts are in, so stop by and join Team Sew Central and get a free T-shirt with a minimum $20.00 donation.
Remember -
we are now open SUNDAY, Noon - 4pm for your full weekend shopping.
See you at Sew Central! Ellen
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SPECIAL EVENT
Designs In Machine Embroidery (DIME)
Beyond the Hoop
Friday, March 24th,
SOLD OUT
or
Saturday, March 25th, 10am to 2pm
Don't let the size of your hoop hold you back! Learn how to stitch big canvas projects including quilts, tablecloths, shower curtains, and draperies. Join Sean Sullivan as he teaches designing the canvas, creating embellishments, planning the layout, and the ins and outs of hooping. There will be interactive segments during the event where you will learn how to piece in the hoop and placement, placement, placement! The techniques that will be covered include continuous embroidery, embroidery placement, alternatives to ugly quilt backs, precision piecing with a nontraditional approach, controlling fabric weight, and custom labels.
Lunch will be provided and there are two free gifts--Royal Quilting Designs for signing up and a goodie bag for attending!
Instructor: DIME Educator Sean Sullivan
Cost: $29.00
Sign up online:
DIME Inspiration Software or call (321) 338-2959
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Embroidery
KimberBell Embroidery Club
Sunday, March 26th, Noon - 3pm
or
Monday, March 27th, 10am to 1pm
Attention all Sew Central Machine Embroiderers! Sew Central presents our new KimberBell Embroidery Projects Series. Great, fun ways to sharpen your (or learn new) embroidery skills!
Each month a new machine embroidery project will be taught and you will be delighted with how quick and easy each of these projects are! No project uses a hoop larger than a 5" x 7". You will bring a few simple basic supplies and Sew Central will provide the scraps for your projects How easy is that!
In March we are going to get your kitchen ready for Easter with an adorable bunny tea towel. Or you could put the design on a bread basket liner and decorate your dinner table!
Instructor: Marti
Cost: $15.00
Sign up online:
KimberBell Club or call (321) 338-2959
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Garments
Bucket Hat
Friday, March 31st, 10am to 3pm
It's Florida! Don't get burnt! Cover your head from the sun. Protect the little one's eyes (they don't usually wear sunglasses). Chin straps are optional for the little ones. Best of all,this hat looks great on everyone!
It is also a great gift idea--and a quick "Wow!" to make for everyone on your list.
Instructor: Nancy
Cost: $25.00
Sign up online:
Bucket Hat or call (321) 338-2959
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Quilting 101
Rail Fence and 9-Patch
Starts
Saturday, April 1st, 10am to 1pm
This is no April Fools joke - you can learn to quilt! Sew Central's Quilting 101 is one of our most popular classes. During a six-week series of classes, student's learn proper machine piecing techniques while making Rail Fence and 9-Patch blocks. At the end of the six weeks, students will have completed a quilt top.
Instructor: Beckey
Cost: $65.00
Sign up online:
Quilting 101 or call (321) 338-2959
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Children's
Doll Pillow
Sunday, April 2nd, Noon - 4pm
Does your little one need a "friend"? This soft, cuddly doll is great to snuggle with in the car, carry around to "talk" to, or just to be loved. Our Sew Central exclusive pattern is so easily made that we will even be having our kids make one in their classes! It is easily changed into a boy doll if you'd rather have that. The polyfill makes it squeezably soft and safe for you young one to love. All this in one class!
Instructor: Nancy
Cost: $25.00 (includes pattern)
Sign up online:
Doll Pillow or call (321) 338-2959
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I want you to SERGE |
Serger Boot Camp
Beginners
Monday, April 3rd, 10am to 3pm
or
Saturday, April 27th, 10am to 3pm
Do you own a Serger but don't use it? Learn to use your Serger to the best of its ability.
Our one day Serger Boot Camp teaches you to use the features and functions of your Serger. All models of sergers are welcomed but owner's manuals must be available.
Instructor: Marti
Cost: $30.00 (includes pattern)
Sign up online:
Serger Boot Camp or call (321) 338-2959
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Mariner Compass |
Quilting
Mariner's Compass
Starts
Tuesday, April 4th, 10am to 3pm
Ever wanted to make a Mariner's Compass without the headache of paper piecing it? Well it's doable--and not hard at all! With the Mariner's Compass Fat Robin Ruler, we will learn how to make whole, half, and quarter compasses.
This is a four session class, meeting weekly on Tuesday.
This is a "beyond the basics" class, and assumes students have basic piecing knowledge and rotary cutting skills, with accurate 1/4" seams. Basic applique knowledge is helpful but if you need to learn it in this class that's OK!
Instructor: Ellen
Cost: $50.00 (includes pattern)
Sign up online:
Mariner Compass or call (321) 338-2959
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Soni Grint |
Embroidery Software
Viking Educator Soni Grint
Wednesday, April 5th, 10am to 5pm
Come join us for a great day of embroidery software! Start with the basics in our morning session: Lettering, SuperDesigns, Applique and a little Editing. Learn how to personalize your embroidery to make it your own. After lunch expand your knowledge with an overview of digitizing in the Create module. Plus see how easy it is to cross stitch by machine and change a photo to stitches. And for those quilters, stippling, cross hatching, and echo quilting with ease. All done right in your embroidery software.
Instructor: Soni
Cost: $10.00
Sign up online:
Soni Grint Embroidery Class or call (321) 338-2959
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Cosmic Stars |
Quilting
Cosmic Stars Quilt Top
Friday, April 7th, 10am to 3pm
Have you been following along with Sew Central's monthly "Breakfast Strip Club"? That's right! Sew Central has a monthly Breakfast Strip Club where each month we reveal a new quilt that uses just 2-1/2 inch strips!
And now, Sew Central has classes for a few of these easy-to-make Breakfast Strip Club quilts. Our April class features the "Cosmic Stars" quilt top.
Come join us! Bring a friend and lunch, it'll be fun!
Instructor: Susan
Cost: $25.00
Sign up online:
Cosmic Stars Quilt or call (321) 338-2959
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Garments
Jalie's Women's Shirt
Monday, April 10th, 10am to 3pm
This lady's shirt features a classic collar, seven button placket, front pockets and cuffed sleeves. A must have for any wardrobe.
Come join us! Bring a friend and lunch, it'll be fun!
Instructor: Jane
Cost: $25.00
Sign up online:
Woman's Shirt Class or call (321) 338-2959
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Kids Sewing Class
Every Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoons
Every Tuesday and Wednesday after school, kids get together for sewing lessons with Ms. Jane or Ms. Nancy. Tuesdays are normally for beginners, and Wednesday for the more advanced sewing enthusiasts. Join the fun!
Instructor: Jane & Nancy
Cost: $25.00
For more info call (321) 338-2959
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