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SEPTEMBER 2024

SEPTEMBER -  NATIONAL SEWING MONTH

We celebrate National Sewing Month all month long.  All of our Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff Embroidery, Sewing Machines and Sergers are on sale. We have a very limited supply of the Tribute 150 Husqvarna Viking Anniversary model. The Tribute 150 is just like the Opal 650 with the 150 year Anniversary color green and five extra accessory feet. Retail value $210. Total value$1709.00, while quantities last only $1099.00

 All other Husqvarna Viking machines from $1000 and up qualify for a manufacture mail-in rebate $50-$500. All Viking and Pfaff accessories, notions and software are 20%  off all  month. 

 For our Accuquilt customers choose any Qube, Companion Angles or Corners for 20% off. $100 off Go Big! And $50 off Ready Set Go!

 Quilters save 20% on Quilters Select Rulers, Mats and Threads.

Fabric lovers take 20% off End of Bolt. 

 

FALL FRENZY SHOP HOP OCTOBER 16-19

Visit all five shops, win prizes, pick up your free pattern. Participating shops are: Sew n’ Sew (Appleton), Going to Pieces, Primitive Gatherings, Diva’s and KK Sew n Vac (DePere).

 

WELCOME HOME WITH OESD - NOVEMBER 8 & 9 

Welcome Home with OESD is a fun, hands-on event for embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels. NO experience necessary!  Welcome Home is a two-day event that utilizes top-of-the-line embroidery features and cutting edge techniques. Viking and Pfaff Embroidery machines will be set up for your use at the VFW Hall 137 in Waupaca. Create six unique projects to decorate your home. Project kits and  event exclusive designs are provided to all attendees. Everyone always has “sew” much fun. Please come join us. $99 includes project kits, threads, use of Embroidery machines, lunch each day, refreshments, door prizes and inspiration. One day $59, 9-4 both days 

Waupaca: VFW Post, 244 Industrial Drive. Call either store to register. 

 

BAG OF TRICKS - DECEMBER 6 & 7

  Join our Husqvarna Viking Edutainment Specialist  and create a versatile tote bag for your sewing supplies, shopping trips, and more! Learn so many exciting techniques in this project. Piping, quilting with embroidery, exclusive stitches, quilt binder and more. Spend two days relaxing and enjoying the journey, as well as a fabulous trunk show from our educator. $99 includes use of the incredible new Husqvarna Viking Epic 3, project kit, threads, lunch and refreshments. Space is limited so sign up now! 9-4 both days

Appleton: Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th 


SERGER CLEVER COUCH CADDY 

Decorative Chain and Coverstitches decorate this useful and sophisticated caddy. Designed to drape over the arm of your couch with one end tucked under the cushion and the other holding essentials. Build your serger skills with insert piping and coverstitch . $30 Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, September 7th 

 

ACCUQUILT FEATHERED STAR 

Basic sewing skills are all you need to make this impressive block that once was reserved for only the most experienced quilter. There’s no tedious cutting or templates required to make this shining block with the innovative design of the Block on Board (BOB)die. Easily cut a 3 color, 16” finished Feather Star Block. $30 Teacher: Deb  10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, September 7th 

 

BEGINNER SEWING FOR ADULTS

Learn garment construction, quilting techniques, embroidery machine skills, accessories and bags. Choose your project from a pattern, book etc.(required) and receive the help you need to complete your project. This class is for beginners or experienced sewists alike. Choose the hours that work for you. $8 per hour. Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Fridays, between 10-4 September 6th  20th  October 4th 18th  November 1st 15th  December 13th  

Waupaca: Tuesdays, between 1-4 September 10th 24th  October 8th 22nd  November 5th 19th  Dec 10th 

 

ACCUQUILT CONVERSION

This is the most requested Accuquilt class! Take a traditional quilt pattern, study it, then convert it for use with the Accuquilt Qubes and Companion sets. Cut time, Quilt more! And off to the sewing machine in record time. 10-1 $15 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, September 14th 

Appleton: Saturday, November 23rd 

 

BEGINNER QUILTING

Join us as we start the adventure of learning to make your first quilt. We will start with reviewing the supplies needed, setting your machine to the perfect ¼” for seam allowance, cutting, pressing and piecing to finish your project. We will start with a wonderful table runner, and build your skills from there. $30 per month.(two classes) 10-1 Teacher: Roz

Appleton: Wednesdays, Flying Geese: September 11th and 25th  

Four Patch with Squares: October 2nd and 16th 

Half Square Triangles: November 6th and 20th 

Flying Geese: January 8th and 15th 

 

IN-STORE RETREAT WEEKEND

Back by popular demand, enjoy two days of uninterrupted sewing and embroidery. With none of the home distractions you will accomplish so much more. Work on your UFO’s or start a new project with confidence. Deb will be there to guide you. $75 Meals included both days. Bring a snack or two to share. 

Appleton: Saturday September 21st 8-8 and Sunday September 22nd 8-4

Waupaca: Saturday, October 26th 8-8 and Sunday October 27th 8-4

 

SLICE RUG

All it takes is one jelly roll and one roll of Katahdin cotton batting to create this stunning and functional rug. Choose from a wide variety of jelly rolls (2 ½”  strips) to make it your own color combination. You could also use the Accuquilt strip cutter and scraps. Fun and beginner friendly. Teacher: Bonnie $30 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, September 21st 

Appleton: Saturday, November 30th 

 

KIMBERBELL HAPPY PLACE  ROPE BOWLS

This hot new technique, creating rope bowls is so much fun. Choose sizes 5X7 or 8X8 embroidery designs to embellish the bowl center. Use the Kimberbell Embellishment kit to add decorative beads, leather tags and tassels. 

Teacher: Deb $30 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, September 28th  

Waupaca: Saturday, October 5th 

 

COLLAGE  PUMPKIN AND OR ROOSTER

Try this fascinating technique of collage quilting. It’s scrappy, it’s layered, it’s fun! Join Rebecca Eyer, our certified instructor for the Laura Heine technique, as she guides you through this process. $35

Waupaca: Saturday, September 28th 9-4 Pumpkins

Appleton: Saturday, October 12th 9-4 Pumpkins

Appleton: Friday, October 25th 9-4 Rooster

 

ACCUQUILT BEST FRIEND PILLOW

Cut time Quilt more with Accuquilt Qube system. Take those Qube shapes out of the box and try this easy pillow top. Come try this amazing cutting system and see how fast a project can be completed. 8” Qube and Companion Angles available to test drive. 10-1 $15 Teacher: Deb

Appleton: Monday, September 30th 

Waupaca: Saturday, November 16th 

 

GET SPOOKED BY PATCHABILITIES

This fun and easy quilt as you go runner features spooky Halloween house, crooked tree, pumpkin and a bat appliquéd onto the strip quilted background. Great for beginners and Halloween lovers. $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Saturday, October 5th 10-4

 

KIMBERBELL - QUILTY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Have yourself a Quilty Little Christmas with the newest Kimberbell Christmas Quilt Wall Gallery. This nostalgic collection features four small quilts for a homey, holiday gallery wall. Stitch the 10X10 Gingerbread Cookies, the 12X16 Quilty Wishes, the 10X18 Sending Holiday Wishes, or the 16X16 Quilty Little Christmas. All done on your embroidery machine, then artfully arrange them with the included prints! Start making Holiday memories today! 10-4 $30 Teacher Deb

Appleton: Monday, October 14th 

Waupaca: Saturday, November 2nd 

 

EDGE-TO-EDGE EMBROIDERY QUILTING

Bring in a “ready to quilt” project (table runner, bench pillow backing, panel, baby, or lap quilt) and choose the best all-over quilting design from Amelie Scott Designs. These designs come in three sizes and multiple formats so they will work for most embroiderers. You will learn how and where to start quilting, consider your hoop options, including magnetic, and learn tips for re-hooping using design positioning for continuous quilting. $30 Teacher: Deb  Appleton: Saturday, October 19th  10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, December 21st  10-4

 

EVERGREEN THREE YARD QUILT

Another great 3-Yard Quilt book “Make it Christmas” features the Evergreen Quilt. Create your very own evergreen forest with this fun-to-make tree quilt. Make cutting even faster and more accurate by using the Accuquilt Qube cutting system. Try it in class, you’ll love it. Fast and Easy 43”X55” and done for Christmas! 10-4 $30 Teacher: Roz

Waupaca: Saturday, October 19th 

Appleton: Wednesday, October 30th 

 

BEGINNER APPLIQUÉ

Choose a pattern to appliqué on a tea towel or your favorite mug mat, table topper, or table runner  from our many patterns and books. A great class for beginners of all ages to learn and master the basics of raw edge appliqué. You can trace with pencil and cut with scissors or try an AccuQuilt die! You will learn tips for adhesives, mirror image and silhouettes. $15 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Thursday, October 3rd  10-1

Appleton: Monday, October 21st  10-1

 

MySEWNET ECO SYSTEM

Learn to use the  WI-FI and the cloud, the MySewnet Library, and the available apps to make your embroidery fun and easy. You can also use MySewnet software to easily send designs directly to and from your WI-FI enabled embroidery machine. $30 or Free if machine was purchased at Sew n Sew. 

Teacher: Deb  10-12

Waupaca: Thursday, October 31st 

 

BEGINNER PAPER PIECE

Choose your favorite mini quilt from one of the many patterns or books we carry, or the new EZBlocks flying geese pre-printed foundations.  This is the perfect class for beginners who want to learn, master, and love the technique of paper piecing in a short time. $15  Teacher: Deb 10-1

Appleton: Monday, November 4th  

Waupaca: Friday, November 1st 

 

BIND IT YOUR WAY!!

Start with traditional binding, perfect mitered corners, diagonal pieced finish, and steam a seam fusing. Then experience the quick and easy method with the “Quick Easy Miter Binding Tool“ perfect for small projects. Finally, try your hand with the newest Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff Quilt Binder Attachment. $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Saturday, November 2nd 10-4 

 

COVERSTITCH CANDY CANE TABLE RUNNER

Get festive for the holidays using decorative and functional stitches on your serger. Stitch up this giant candy cane table runner and coordinating napkins and ties. Build your serger skills with Coverstitch Appliqué, Decorative chainstitch, piping and rolled edge.$30 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Saturday, November 16th  10-4

 

KIMBERBELL ONE HOOP WONDERS

Create baby quilts, lap quilts, and more with Kimberbell “One Hoop Wonders!” This delightful collection includes simple, repeatable patterns perfect for gifts, décor, and cozy quilts to snuggle and love. Stitch one design in a 5X7 or 8X8 hoop, then sew blocks together for a variety of projects! With easy techniques and a quick stitch time, One Hoop Wonders are “wonder” ful for embroiderers of every skill level. Finish your quilting using the Clear Blue Tiles! $30 Teacher Deb

Appleton: Monday, November 18th 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, January 4th 10-4

 

EPIC 3 NOTEBOOK COVER

Experience all the new features of the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 while creating a notebook cover. Floating Stitches, New Font, Patchwork Program, Stitch Creator, Projection, and Free Arm Embroidery will all be featured during this class. Great class to try an Epic 3 and see what the excitement is all about. $30 (Free if Epic 3 was purchased from Sew n Sew) Teacher: Bonnie

Waupaca: Saturday, November 23rd  10-4

 

CUSTOM QUILTING ON YOUR EMBROIDERY MACHINE- BEGINNER

In this book by Amelie Scott you’ll find the quilt patterns and the custom quilting embroidery files for each of the six quilts. This is a wonderful book for first time or advanced quilters. There are a variety of patterns, and you choose the size you want to make from runner to quilt. Learn easy piecing and centering embroidery quilting. Choose from Butterscotch Bars, Blueberry Bliss, or Sea Glass patterns. $30     Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, November 30th  10-4

 

ACCUQUILT TOWEL TOPPER AND OR MINI OVEN MITT

Two new Accuquilt dies to make quick and easy last minute Christmas or Hostess gifts. The Towel Topper die quickly cuts an accurate topper ready to add to a purchased towel. Add a button hole and its done! Mini Oven Mitts are fast to cut with outer fabric, Insul-Bright, batting and lining all cut in one pass. How easy is that! Try out these dies and the Accuquilt today! Teacher: Roz

Appleton: Wednesday, December 4th Towel Topper 9-12 $15. Mini Oven Mitt 1-4 $15 

 

FLIPPED PLACE SETTINGS

These placemats are a great place to showcase a beautiful large print and coordinating fabrics. They go together quickly with a flip and stitch technique that avoids working with bias edges. Resulting bonus triangles are used to make a coordinating table runner. $30 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Thursday, December 5th 10-4

 

“HOOP DE DO” ON THE EPIC 3

Come try the three new hoops exclusive to the Designer Epic 3. Two new innovative hoops by Husqvarna Viking let you create like never before. The Special Technique Hoop allows you to embroider on both sides of the fabric without having to remove it from the hoop. Easily combine reverse embroidery techniques like felting and bobbin work with traditional embroidery to create one of a kind designs. Easily embroider tubular garments or items like bags, baby onesies, etc without undoing any seams with the Free Arm Embroidery Hoop. Then embroider with the market’s largest hoop ever using the Mega Turnable Hoop! Finally here!  Now we can complete embroideries up to 17 ¾” X 17 ¾” !

Wow! That is a large embroidery! Come try the industry first hoops and the Designer Epic 3.10-4 $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Saturday, January 11th  

Waupaca: Wednesday, January 22nd 

 

 

MONTHLY TECHNIQUE CLASSES

 

MY SEWNET SOFTWARE

MySewnet Embroidery Software contains our most powerful creative tools yet. Easily create beautiful designs with step-by-step guidance and access to the most wizards in the industry. Be inspired by Spiro Design, Word Sculpt, Photo Stitch, Film Strip, and more. Available as a subscription or boxed. Appleton: Mondays 1-3 or 5:30-7:30 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Thursdays 1-3 or 5:30-7:30

Tumbling Leaves: September 9th and 12th 

Super Designs, Encore and Monograms: October7th and 10th 

Endless and Split wizards: November 11th and 14th 

Modify, Basics of Editing: December 9th and 12th 

Express Design Wizard: January 6th and 9th 

 

PERFECT EMBROIDERY PRO

Appleton: Mondays 10-12  September 9th October 7th November 11th December 9th January 6th 

Waupaca: Thursdays 10-12: September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th January 9th  

 

HUSQVARNA VIKING TECHNIQUE WORKBOOK These great owners classes enhance the value of your Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Machine. Receive printed directions for your workbook binder and a project using the technique. $20 or Free with machine purchase from Sew n Sew Teacher: Bonnie 10-?

 

#4 laser #6 taper stitches # 8 Omni motion stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday, September 4th  

Appleton: Thursday, September 5th  

#7 design appliqué #9 design shaping

Waupaca: Wednesday, October 2nd  

Appleton: Thursday, October 3rd 

#10 programming # 11 design positioning

Waupaca: Wednesday,  January  8th  

Appleton: Friday, January 10th 

EPIC 3 projection in sewing and floating stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday, September 25th 

Appleton: Thursday, September 26th 

 

 

PFAFF WORKBOOK TECHNIQUE OWNERS CLASS

Get to know your Pfaff Embroidery machine with these printed directions.10-? $20 or free with purchase from Sew n Sew. Teacher: Deb

 

# 3 Exclusive Stitch Techniques

Appleton: Monday, September 23rd

Waupaca: Friday, September 20th 

#1 Advanced Icon Knowledge

Appleton: Monday,  October 28th 

Waupaca: Friday, October 18th 

#2 Embroidery Fonts

Appleton: November 25th 

Waupaca: November 15th 

#4Tapering in Sewing

Appleton: Monday, December 2nd 

Waupaca: Friday, December 13th 

#4 Shape Creator 

Appleton: Monday, January 13th  

Waupaca: Friday, January 17th 

 

BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLASSES

 

DAYDREAM

Continuing the second Wednesday in Waupaca and second Thursday in Appleton 5-8

 

FEELS LIKE SPRING

Continuing the third Wednesday in Waupaca 10-1 or 5-8 and third Thursday in Appleton 5-8



CLASS POLICY

In order to insure your place in class, payment must be made at time of registration. Please register early so teachers and students can plan ahead. Refunds will only be given if the teacher cancels the class due to low enrollment or emergency. No exceptions. Cancellations will be made two days prior to class.  Class fees are not transferable to other classes unless the class is cancelled. Classes cancelled due to bad weather will be re-scheduled, or refunded. Please pick up supply list and supplies prior to class. Most classes require the purchase of a pattern or book; this is required per copyright laws. You will receive a 10% discount on all supplies on the list.   

 

CLASSROOM MACHINES

Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff sergers, sewing and embroidery machines are available for classroom use at NO CHARGE! Please let us know if you want to use one, so we can get it ready for you. This is a great way to test drive.

 

TRADE-UP POLICY

When you purchase a new or previously loved sewing machine or serger from Sew n Sew, you have a full year to upgrade that machine and receive 100% of your purchase price toward the MSRP price of a new machine. Minimum of $300 to be considered an upgrade.

 

TRADE-UP SALE

As a result of our wonderful trade-up policy, we have an ever-changing assortment of previously loved machines at great low prices. We currently have: two Epic 2!, 3 Epics, one Performance icon, one Creative 4.5, one  Diamond, one Expression 5.0  and one Brilliance 75.  Quantities available are changing daily so don’t hesitate if you are interested.  Previously loved machines also include owner’s classes and discounts.

 

MACHINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE  

Prolong the life of your sewing machines and sergers with a recommended yearly tune-up. We service Viking and Pfaff machines. Tune-up includes cleaning, lubrication, timing and tension adjustments for  $179. If purchased from Sew n Sew $119.Epics and icons $309. If purchased from Sew n Sew $209. Sergers $219. If purchased from Sew n Sew $119. Minimum bench fee to assess issues $50.

 

ROYALTY REWARDS - EXPIRED COUPON DAYS  

Keep those expired reward certificates! We understand that not everyone can make it to the store in time to use all those fantastic reward certificates. So any month with a fifth Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, we will honor those $ value rewards. Dates for 2024 are: September 30th October 29th 30th 31st November29th 30th December 30th 31st 

 

KIMBERBELL AFFILIATE LINK

Sew n Sew has become a Kimberbell Certified Shop and have joined their Affiliate Program. You can shop local with us at Kimberbell for downloads including: Kimberbell Quilting, Kimberbell Jump Stitch and Kimberbell Vault. Buy now, stitch now. Just click on our email link.

Let us know if you need the link emailed to you. 

 

TOP TEN REASONS TO PURCHASE YOUR NEW SEWING MACHINE FROM SEW N SEW!

1. Over 29 years of expertise, knowledge, and service.

2. Top quality products including Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff sewing and embroidery machines, Koala, Horn of America, and  Arrow cabinets.  OESD, Kimberbell, and other assorted embroidery designs. Accuquilt cutting systems and dies. 

3. Unlimited FREE owner’s classes.

4. 100% trade-up program within 1st year. 

5. Two authorized service technicians.

6. Machine owner discounts.

7. Royalty Rewards Program.

8. Classroom use of machines.

9. Clubs, workshops, events and classes all year .

10. Newsletters, emails, and Face book updates. 

 

WEBSITE WITH CLASS PICTURES

Sewnsewwisconsin.com 

 

EARN $$$$SEWING FOR OTHERS

We receive daily requests from folks wanting names embroidered on something, alterations, zipper repair, custom projects etc. etc. etc.  We will gladly post your business card or info on our referral board in each store if you are interested and looking for clients. 

 

STORE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9-5

Saturday 10-4

 

HOLIDAY HOURS

Closed Thursday,  November 28th  Happy Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve December 24th  9-12

Closed December 25th Merry Christmas