FREE SEWING FURNITURE?

After you have made an investment on a new sewing machine, you have to decide where to put it.  Placing it on an available box is probably not the best choice.

We want to help one lucky person by giving away a piece of sewing furniture!  We will have a drawing among all of the names of those who are attending the "Sew What's New" event That will be scheduled soon. Remember this will be the opportunity for you to take up to three classes from four different Baby Lock experts.

 

Available classes encompass:

     1. The brand new Baby Lock Destiny machine with dozens  of patented new innovations

    2.The latest in software updates including Designer Gallery and Palette Software

     3. A Notions Commotion Class with many new notions and gadgets including the Cameo Silhouette

    4.The latest sewing and quilting techniques and gadgets using the Baby Lock Crescendo Sewing Machine.

 

 

 

WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?

The news is finally getting out. Baby Lock's brand new "state of the art" machines with patented new innovations are being revealed.  Have you wondered how in the world they could improve upon the Ellisimo? Take a peek at the new "Destiny"!

It is bigger and faster and has features that make it even easier than we have ever seen before!  We cannot wait for you to see this one in person.  We have something for our Long Arm Quilting machine owners too! We have a feeling that you will be thrilled to see this. Take a look!

 

Lighting like this can solve a world of problems in the quilting process! For our customers who simply want a fabulous sewing machine at an affordable price, take a look at the Katherine. It is bigger than it's predecessor, but still affordable!

 

Not everyone begins their sewing and embroidery adventure with the top of the line machine, so Baby Lock has developed a machine that includes the most important elements of embroidery like size of hoops, built in editing, and fabulous sewing features at a price that won't overwhelm your budget. They have appropriately named it "Adventurer".

 

There are still more new machines to come and so many more notions and innovations to go with them.  

 

STRESS-FREE QUILTING

        Would you like to experience a day of quilting where the techniques, machines, and instruction all work together to take the stress away from your efforts? Creative Sewing Machine Center is offering a quilting event designed to help you maneuver through quilting techniques that sometimes confuse quilters. You will have the pleasure of sewing on state of the art machines that aid you as you construct flying geese, piece quarter inch seams, free-motion quilt, attach binding, and try the new free-motion couching foot.

        The class will offer a Notions Commotion; demonstrations of dozens of notions that simplify the quilting process.  Every stage of quilting can be improved and simplified with the techniques and notions that are available today. We want our customers to be the most informed and pampered when it comes to quilting. The demonstrations will include the Silhouette Electronic Cutting Machine, the newest marking and cutting tools, rulers and presser feet.

        Be sure and reserve a place in the class on Saturday, May 17^th from 9:30 to 12:30. The only cost is a $15 reservation fee. You may call the store at 936-1251.    

QUILT CHALLENGE:

The American Dream: The Sky’s The Limit

Sometimes when things get tough we forget that we live in the greatest country in the world, where freedom is still treasured and hard work is still rewarded. Creative Sewing wants to celebrate the values that have blessed us so greatly by offering our customers an opportunity.  We have many talented quilters who shop with us and sewing enthusiasts who feel passionately about our country, so we are proposing a challenge that could earn you a BabyLock Tiara Long Arm Quilting Machine!

        The quilt challenge rules are as follows:

1.    Quilts should reflect the theme, The American Dream: The Sky’s The Limit

2.    Quilts must be 45” X 60” (with a 3” variation permitted) Those that measure larger or smaller than the prescribed limits will not be entered.

3.    Fabric must be purchased at Creative Sewing Machine Center

4.    Participants will receive a fat quarter of theme fabric at the time of registration. All or part of the fat quarter must be included in the quilt, either sub-cut or used entirely

5.    Quilts may be traditional or art quilts and include but are not limited to piecing, embroidery, and applique

6.    Judging of quilts will be based on creativity and interpretation of theme

7.    The winner of the Challenge agrees to allow the display of their quilt in the store for 6 months

8.    All entries must be submitted by 5:00pm on August 6^th

And now onto the good stuff! We've gotten our fabric in for our fat quarters, and it is lovely! We've spent all morning making fat quarters, so we're ready for this challenge to begin!

This fabric is absolutely perfect for "the sky's the limit"  theme. Here is our sky fabric fat quartered and also against a ruler.

So come and stop on in to register! Everyone who enters will receive their fat quarter so the quilting may begin! 

GET A SNEAK PEAK AT THE BRAND NEW BABY LOCK OVATION!

Wow! We love the newest technology that Baby Lock has added to their state of the art Sergers! Check it out:  

Watch the video and prepare to be impressed.

 

How To Make a Quilt Braid: A Tutorial

It is our desire that this blog will be a place of inspiration for our customers and readers! Today, we are going to show you a tutorial for constructing a Quilt Braid or "herringbone" design by piecing fabric with a unique Creative Grids Trapezoid Ruler we have in store!

Before we get started with this amazing quilting technique today using the awesome Trapezoid Creative Grids ruler, we wanted to let you know about a few upcoming store offerings this week!

Don't Miss!!! (check calendar for more info!)

• Mamie Dress Pattern Class Taught by Susan (Tuesday, 9am - 3:30pm)
• Serger Technique Workbook Class (Wednesday, 10am - 12pm)
• Introduction to Machine Quilting (Thursday, 10am - 2pm) 
• Palette 9 and Masterworks Software Class (Friday) 
• Beginning Sewing Part 1 (Saturday, 9am - 1pm) 

Okay! Now to this *neat* technique using this Creative Grids Trapezoid Ruler designed by Rachel Cross that we have in store! This is the ruler that we are using today!

With this ruler, you can both cut 2.5'' strips AND cut your trapezoids needed to build a quilt braid (or Herringbone) pattern. You will create a 5'' Trapezoid using this ruler and we love it, because it saves you a lot of time and fumbling with several different rulers!

Ready to see how this is done? It truly is so fast and easy!

1.Cut your 2.5'' strip!

2. Now move your ruler down and line up your trapezoid section of your ruler along the top edge of the fabric. Cut your fabric strip at each of the trapezoid cut out sections with your rotary cutter (2, 3, 4).

Repeat this process again 2 or 3 times to get different coordinating fabrics to fit together. We used 2 different fabrics to create one braid to model for you.

Lastly, we will show you how to layout your pieces to create this braid design, then leave the quilting piecing up to you for whatever project you are working on!

Using 1/4'' seam, join these pieces together to create this braid effect!

Use this technique for quilts, braids, neat fabric designs, and more! The options are endless!

Upcoming Classes & Events!

***This coming weekend is our Fanciful Feet event with Debi Baker! You can find all the details here! We would love to have you come sew on our Ellisimo BabyLocks and learn how to use the circular attachment to sew amazing designs that looks like embroidery, but on the sewing machine!***

If you haven't checked out our Calendar page, you definitely want to do that! Each month we have so many wonderful classes, clubs, and events that our customers can take advantage of! Today, we are going to highlight a few of our upcoming sewing classes and show you some samples of items you can make in them!

Newborn Layette Gown Pattern Class 
This ADORABLE Newborn Layette Gown Pattern Class using Fishsticks Designs "The Little One Layette" pattern is so cute! We have added this adorable layette to this quarter's calendar AGAIN, because it was so popular! Come take this class with Betty!

AFRAID of KNITS!? Don't be! This class is NEXT Monday, April 22nd, 9:30am - 1:30pm! It's NOT too late to sign up and truly is one of the most precious things you could make for a new baby! There is a class Fee of $35 + Supplies & Pattern + Machine. Bette Chinners will teach you to work with knits using either a sewing machine or serger to make this darling gown perfect for any sweet newborn! 


Beginning Quilting with Karen! 
Educator: Karen Novak
Class Fee: $35 + machine required + supplies
Supply List Available
Level: Beginner or anyone who wants to learn the basics

This class is designed for the beginner quilter. Topics covered will include the different types of rulers, rotary cutting equipment, and their use, fabric selection, and sewing accurate 1/4'' seams. We will be piecing a nine patch block. What a great places to learn to quilt!

Bella Ruffle Pant Pattern Class

Educator: Susan Sease
Class Fee: $35 + pattern + fabric + machine + supplies
The Bella Ruffled Pants by Pink Fig (sample in store, above)
April 23rd (9am - 1pm)

Make a cute pair of pants with a ruffle at the bottom. It is cute anytime of year! Perfect to throw over bathing suits and playing!

Cute Skirt Pattern Class

Educator: Jenifer White
Class Fee: $40 + pattern + Fabrics +machine + supplies

April 26th (9:30 - 3pm)

This Favorite Things Pattern has been a long-time favorite of beginniner sewers. You will learn how to make an elastic waistband that looks beautiful when finished and the elastic in the back is not obvious. Vanessa didn't want to take it off it was so comfy! Perfect for summer!

Mamie Dress Pattern Class

Educator: Susan Sease
Class Fee: $35 + pattern +machine
Children's Corner Pattern
April 30th (9am - 3:30)
Repeated: June 25th

Another wonderful little dress you will want to make over and over. We have been asked many times to offer this class! Come join us!

Don't miss these April Clubs coming up! 

• Embroidery Club
• Sashiko Club
• Virtual Bernina
• Bernina Mastery 

Other Classes this Quarter:

Educator: Mary Keller
Class Fee: $35 + machine + supplies + fabric + pattern
9:30am - 1:30pm
May 21st
Supply List Available

Hosting a special dinner party or love setting a pretty table for your everyday dining? Join me as we experiment with new sewing techniques and bring a pop of color to your tablescape creating a placemat!!!

Creative Sewing is SUCH an active Store! Please check the calendar for all the fun things you can take advantage of!