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SEW N' SEW NEWS BRIEF


JANUARY 2023

 

Happy New Year. We hope everyone had a joyous and relaxing holiday season. We welcome 2023 with lots of new classes, new monthly class series and good old basics. Thank-you for your continued support as we enter our 27th year.

 

RED TAG SAVINGS EVENT

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 31ST

Look for the Red Tags and save big! You’ll find great savings on Open Stock, Previously Loved Machines, and Event and Classroom Machine Models. We have Previously Loved Epics, Diamonds, Icons and more at drastically reduced prices. Also save 23% on Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff branded notions. Hundreds of embroideries have also been reduced for final clearance. 

 

EXPLORE THE EPIC 2 WITH MICKEY HUDSON - MARCH 10TH AND 11TH 

Mickey Hudson is an Event Specialist for Husqvarna Viking. She will take you on a journey to explore our fabulous Designer Epic 2. Experience the laser guidance, 9mm stitches and Built-in dual feed. Actual projects have not been posted yet, but they are always fun and educational. Different project each day. $60 each day includes project kit, use of Epic 2, specials and lunch. Details to follow. 9-4 

 

SUMMER NIGHTS - KIMBERBELL EMBROIDERY PARTY- MAY 5TH

Cruise on down to the VFW for those sweet  Summer Nights! At Kimberbell’s one day machine embroidery event, you’ll make three peachy-keen projects for gathering with family and friends. Stitch “Sweet Stash” Roll-up Bag, Pink Roadster Mug Rug, and S’more Fun Roasting Stick Tote, then go home with additional sizes to stitch later. When the day is through, we can’t wait to spend our Summer Nights with you. $79 includes kit with all fabrics and embellishments, design files, printed directions, lunch, prizes and specials. 9-4 

Teachers: Deb and Rosemary 

Waupaca: VFW Hall 244 Industrial Drive 

 

GATHER ‘ROUND THE HARVEST TABLE KIMBERBELL EMBROIDERY PARTY MAY 6TH 

Gather at the VFW Hall and stitch Harvest Table Accessories including a Linen Table Runner, napkin and napkin rings with pumpkins, acorns, and lovely leaves with Appliqué Glitter. $79 includes design files, printed directions, fabrics, and embellishments for all projects, lunch, prizes and specials you won’t want to miss. 9-4

Teachers: Deb and Rosemary

Waupaca: VFW Hall 244 Industrial Drive

 

CLASSES

SPRING SHOWERS QUILT BY KIMBERBELL

Kimberbell’s Spring Showers is breezy and beautiful, with rain boots and mushrooms and so much more. Wool felt bumblebees buzz around the dimensional beehive, while vinyl umbrellas are bright in the blustery weather. Load the little red wagon for the garden, fill cork pots with felt flowers, and piece the log cabins right in the hoop! From blossoms to butterflies, our Spring Showers quilt is a breath of fresh air for every machine embroidery enthusiast. $15 per class Teacher: Deb 10-1

Appleton: Mondays, January 16th February 13th March 13th April 3rd May 15th  

Waupaca: Fridays, January 6th February 3rd  March 3rd  April 7th and May 12th  

 

PURPLE CONE FLOWER APPLIQUÉ TILES

These adorable purple cone flowers by “Smith Street Designs” are Embroidery Machine appliqué at it’s finest. Choose from two different pillows or a table runner to embellish with these beautiful wild flowers. $40 includes design file and printed directions. Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, January 7th  

Waupaca: Saturday, March 25th 10-4

 

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 

Waupaca: Saturday, January 7th  10-4

 

LET’S GET CUBE’N

This is the best class to learn the basics of using your Qube and the Go! Cutting system. If you don’t own one yet, then join us to test drive and see what you’re missing! Bring in your Go! Cutter or use ours and whatever size Qube you own ( 4”6”8’9’10’ or 12”). The store has the 8” Qube to test drive. Gather your scraps, Layer cakes, fat quarters or cuts of fabrics and learn to cut and piece your choice of 72 different quilt blocks. You’ll be amazed how fast you get to start sewing with this cutting system! We’ll perfect your ¼” piecing and blocks will come together in no time. There are so many patterns for using your blocks and you’ll learn what Companion sets can do for you. Teacher: Ann $30

Appleton: Wednesday, January 11th 10-4

 

INFINITY SCARF

Make a luxurious minkee scarf for yourself or your loved ones. So warm, cuddly and fast. You could make at least three in this one hour class! Walking foot is a must.

Teacher: Bonnie $5

Waupaca: Wednesday, January 11th 12-1

Appleton: Thursday, January 12th 12-1

 

PLAYING WITH PANELS SWEATSHIRT JACKET

Bring your favorite fabric panel to transform into this smart-looking sweatshirt jacket. Cozy as it is comfortable it will soon become a wardrobe staple. Two-part class $45 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Friday, January 13th 10-1 and January 27th 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, Feb 11th 10-1 Saturday, Feb 25th 10-4

 

TWO SCOOPS KIMBERBELL BENCH PILLOW

Kimberbell’s Two Scoops Bench Pillow celebrates the sweetness of summer with ice cream sandwiches, dipped bars, milkshakes and more! Add a delicious assortment of embellishments, then sprinkle your pillow with ice cream, wooden stick, and sweet cherry buttons. Two Scoops is a real treat for every machine embroidery enthusiast. $30

Appleton: Saturday, January 14th 10-4 Teacher: Deb 

 

TANGO TOTE

The tango tote is a dance of two fabrics, one large print and a complimentary solid. This great tote features a top zipper closure, handy back exterior pocket, interior zip pocket and slip pocket. Measuring a generous 12X18x7 it’s perfect for dress-up or casual. $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Waupaca: Saturday, January 14th 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, March 4th 10-4

 

CHENILLE SCARF

Check out our beautiful woven plaid flannels! Choose your favorite piece and join this class to transform it into a soft chenille scarf. This is an easy class for all levels of sewing experience because all the stitching is straight lines! The magic starts with the layout, cutting and layering of your fabric. $30 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday, January 14th  10-4

 

PATCHABILITIES BY MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Patchabilities is well known for their appliqué wall quilts with traditional blanket stitch or satin stitch and is now available as machine embroidery! Patterns come with a USB ready to load onto your embroidery machine. Kick it up a notch by programming stitches into the embroidery to quilt the backgrounds before  doing the appliqué embroidery. This new series features monthly two part quilts. One is the name of the month topping the seasonal second quilt. There is a special stand to accommodate both little quilts. Choose the 5X7 hoop and hoop twice or use a 6X10 hoop with border. $30 Teacher: Bonnie  10-4

Cardinal and Hearts: Waupaca: Wednesday, January 25th 

                                Appleton: Saturday, January  21st  

March Luck: Waupaca; Wednesday, February  22nd

                                    Appleton: Friday, Februrary 24th 

April Easter Theme: Waupaca: Wednesday, March 22nd

                               Appleton: Friday March 24th 

May Spring Theme: Waupaca: Wednesday, April 12th

                              Appleton: Friday, April 21st  

 

INTRODUCTORY OWNERS CLASSES MACHINE FUNCTIONS, SEWING ADVISOR, ACCESSORY FEET AND TIPS

We’ll cover sewing basics and answer your questions about what, when and how to use all of the fantastic functions your machine has to offer. Sewing should be fun and produce excellent results. Open to all sewing and embroidery machine owners. Great opportunity to try before you buy. $60 (FREE if machine was purchased from Sew n Sew) Teacher: Ann 

Appleton: Tuesdays, January 17th February 14th March 14th and April 11th  1-4

 

INTRO TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Thread selection, hooping, stabilizer tips, and embroidery set up, plus learning your basic icons to get a design ready to embroider. There is always something to learn to improve your embroidery quality and successfully master the process. Join fellow embroidery machine owners and learn what different models can do. $60 (Free for machines purchased from us) Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesdays, January 24th February 21st March 21st  and April 25th   1-4

 

SEWING WORKSHOP

Learn to sew garments, create quilts or get help with embroidery techniques. You choose your project, bring your supplies and instructions and receive the help you need to complete your project. This is for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Join us for as much time as you like during specified hours. $8 per hour. Teacher: Bonnie

Waupaca: Tuesdays between 1-4  January 17th 31st February 14th 28th March 14th 28th April11th 25th  May 9th 23rd 

Appleton: Fridays between 10-4 January 20th February 3rd 17th March 3rd 17th April 14th 28th

 

A YEAR OF “MYSTERY” PATCHABILITIES

Sorry, we can’t tell you or show you until these patterns are released! . We have been working a month ahead to complete our projects in time for the theme.  Patterns, hangers, and button kits will be exclusive to participating shops, but anyone can purchase them. Sign up to reserve a fabric kit and join our support group.  $30.  10-4      Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Wednesdays, January 25th February 22nd March 22nd April 26th 

 

UFO RETREAT WEEKENDS

Join Ann at the Appleton store to set up a work station for two whole days to start or finish whatever you’ve had on your to-do wish list! You’ll be free from distractions at home, have the support of other sewists, and meals will be provided. Use this time to finish odds and ends, piece a quilt, work on embroidery, or other projects of your choice. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish with dedicated time and new friends to cheer you on. Teacher: Ann $75 for both days includes meals. 

Appleton: Saturday, January 28th 8 am-8 pm and Sunday January 29th 8-4

Saturday, April 1st 8 am-8 pm and Sunday, April 2nd 8-4

 

WALK QUILTING

What kind of quilting can be done with a walking foot?  Much more than stitch in the ditch! Let’s play with your interchangeable dual feed foot and sample many line and curve design possibilities. 

Bring in a fat quarter sandwich, or a small sampler project with blocks to test drive many different techniques. $30 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesday, January 31st  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: Ann

Appleton: Wednesday, February 1st  10-4

 

SERGER WOVEN PLACEMATS AND RUNNER

Try these fun serger techniques and decorative threads. Flatlock is sew fun to use to join borders. Embellish with a chain stitch and cover stitch for a unique look.  Use rolled edge on coordinating napkins. Try our new Air Thread sergers for fast and easy stress free threading. $30 Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

Appleton: Thursday, February 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 10-4 

Waupaca: Saturday, February 4th  Teacher: Deb

Appleton: Tuesday, February 7th   Teacher: Ann

BEGINNING QUILT CAMP I

Four Patch, Nine Patch, Log Cabin. We’ll use Pat Sloan’s “Teach Me How to Quilt” book to make a small quilt or table runner from start to finish. Start with rotary cutting guidelines and end with quilting using a walking foot and binding. No experience necessary, and we’d be happy to let you test drive a user friendly Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff sewing machine. $60 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday February 4th and Sunday Feb 5th  10-4

BEGINNER PAPER PIECE

Choose your favorite mini quilt from one of the many patterns or books we carry. This is the perfect class for beginners who want to learn, master, and love the technique of paper piecing in a short time. Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Thursday, February 16th  10-1 or 5-8 $15

 

SEW CUTE SMALL WALL HANGING

Make this sewing theme wall quilt using your embroidery machine. Blocks are made in the hoop, including the background quilting. This sweet wall hanging measures 11 ½”X 18” . Every sewing room should have one. Great gift for your sewing friends. $30  Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, February 18th  10-4

 

LUCKY EWE APPLIQUÉ PILLOW

This is a great beginner appliqué project and an adorable pillow to display for March. Ann will have a fabric kit for the sheep portion of the pattern, including background, borders, and backing. You can also choose to use your own fabrics and/or finish the pattern differently. “Shamrock Ridge” is one of the patterns in the collection by Art to Heart.  $30 plus fabric kit Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday, February 18th 10-4

 

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: Saturday, March 4th  10-4

 

WATERING CAN PILLOW

Freshen up your space with 3 Spring Pillows by Amelie Scott. The Watering Can Pillow reminds us of Spring with tulips twirling and circling about. Special feature of a hidden zipper finishes up the back with a professional look. $30 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, March 18th 10-4

 

HAPPY EASTER WALL HANGING

This is a great beginner appliqué project and an adorable wall hanging to display for Easter. A fabric kit will be available for the bunny portion of the wall hanging, including background, borders and backing. You can also select your own fabrics and/or finish the pattern differently. Lots of cute projects are included in this great pattern “ Bunny Knoll” by Art to Heart. $30  Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday, March 18th 10-4

 

BEGINNING QUILT CAMP II

Blocks with triangles and appliqué. Pat Sloan’s book” Teach Me to Make My First Quilt” is our reference to make a small quilt or table runner from start to finish. Learn several methods for making half square triangles and flying geese. Give appliqué a try in one or two blocks and see if you like it. Start with rotary cutting guidelines and end with a walking foot and binding. No experience necessary. Classroom machines available to test drive. $60     Teacher: Ann 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th 

 

CAMDEN BAG

Use 2 ½” strips folded over batting and then zigzagged together to make a rectangle for the sides of this bag. Make a small, medium, or large size, from 9” to 16” tall with an oval bottom. Add colorful binding, handles and large buttons to finish this sturdy bag. A real attention getter! Teacher: Ann $30

Appleton: Tuesday, March 28th 10-4

 

CUSTOM QUILTING ON YOUR EMBROIDERY MACHINE-  ADVANCED

In this book by Amelie Scott you’ll find the quilt patterns and the custom embroidery files for each of six quilts. This is a wonderful book for first time and advanced quilters. In this second class, we’ll do advanced piecing and Design Positioning of multiple designs including borders. Choose from Flower Boxes, Spring Cabin or Bahamas Breeze patterns. $45 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Wednesday, March 29th 9-4

 

SERGER FRINGE PILLOW

Did you know you could make fringe on a serger? Use the two thread wrapped stitch designed for stretch fabrics to create fancy fringe. We will also experiment with cover stitch, rolled edge, and other serger techniques. Come and try out one of our fabulous air thread sergers. It is SO easy! Teacher: Bonnie $30

Appleton: Friday, March 31st 10-4

 

BEE-UTIFUL SUNFLOWER RUNNER

Amelie Scott’s appliqué and custom quilting designs are fun to make. This one has bees and sunflowers to bring you a sunny garden runner. This CD includes 2 applique,3 embroidery, and 2 custom quilting designs. $30        Teacher: Deb 

Waupaca: Saturday, April 1st  10-4

 

DESIGNER EPIC, EPIC 2 AND RUBY 90 CARRY-ALL Learn your Designer Epic or Ruby 90 embroidery machine. Test drive sewing and embroidery functions, decorative stitches and construction techniques, while constructing this carry-all that fits perfectly into the embroidery case. In  this two day class you will master appliqué and sequin stitches, learn to quilt in the hoop with built in stitches and refresh your design shaping and positioning skills. Test drive a Ruby 90 or Epic and fall in love with these features. $60 - or free if machine was purchased from Sew n Sew. Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th. 9-4

 

QUILTED SERGER TABLE RUNNER

Learn basic serger skills as you quilt a colorful table runner. Three thread wave stitch, decorative thread  and magic serger binding are covered techniques. Try an Air thread serger to make threading so much easier. $30 Waupaca: Saturday, April 8th 10-2 Teacher: Bonnie

 

INTRODUCTION TO FREE MOTION QUILTING

Learn how to prepare for free motion quilting, including your mind, body, machine and a quilt project. Next, we’ll test drive the process. You can choose to draw boxes on a whole cloth or bring in a pieced sampler. In each block you will test drive a different method of free motion quilting. It’s not for everyone, but if you like the concept of free motion, you’ll go home and practice to perfect the process. You can also try out the Platinum 16 sit-down quilter. $30 Appleton: Wednesday, April 12th  10-4 Teacher: Ann

 

ACCUQUILT MORNING STAR TABLE TOPPER

This stunning block on board lends itself to so much variety. Choose two color or three color blocks. The effect will be uniquely yours when you cut and piece. BOB dies- Block on Board means all the pieces are cut at once on one die. $30 Teacher : Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, April 15th 10-4

 

BEE HAPPY WALL HANGING

Another great beginner appliqué project from Art to Heart. The “Honeybee Hollow” pattern features several easy fun projects. Fabric kits will be available and include background, borders and backing. Choose your own fabrics and project options if you like. $30 plus fabric kit Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday, April 15th 10-4

 

FUN WITH THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT

Sew many possibilities using the Circular Attachment, including appliqués, quilting and creating dimension. Create a wall hanging or table runner in your choice of fabrics to showcase your circular attachment samples. The new Circular Attachment fits on all current Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff models and can create circles up to 26cm in diameter! $30 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesday, April 18th 10-4

 

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, April 20th  10-1 or 5-8

 

CREATIVE ICON 2 TOTE BAG

Explore all of the new high tech features on the Creative icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine. Stitch projection, hoop scanning, new maxi stitch menu, embroidery projection, two laser stitch guides and more. We will be happy to set one up for you to try. It’s really too good to miss! $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Waupaca: Saturday, April 22nd 10-4

 

TRIAL RUN (RUNNER)

This table runner from Amelie Scott is from the new book “ Edge to Edge Pro”. This technique builds on the original Edge to Edge Quilting. Learn to resize the designs to fit perfectly in the body of the quilt and the borders as well. See how easy it is to be more creative with this technique. $30 Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: Saturday, April 29th 10-4 

 

 BINDING WORKSHOP

Complete your Mother’s day gifts in this class: potholders! You’ll make one using traditional binding, another with the Quick and Easy Mitered Binding Method, and finally a circular one using bias binding. Join us for a fantastic fun and productive day of learning, $30 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesday, May 2nd  10-4

 

BRAIDED TWIST

Make you own Braided Twist Runner with this new ruler by Cheryl Phillips. This fascinating construction process is great for those who love puzzles and brain teasers. Stunning results that look harder than it is. $30        Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Wednesday, May 3rd 10-4

 

DIAMOND COLLECTION EMBROIDERED PLACEMAT

This embroidery collection from Anna’s Awesome Appliqué has five different blocks in three different sizes all on a convenient USB ready to go.  The blocks are pieced and quilted in the hoop and then assembled with a “fun and done” technique. Bring the backing fabric to the front to form the sashing and binding. With so many variations there is something for everyone. $30 Teacher: Deb 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, May 13th 

 

SWEET SUMMER PILLOW

Make this attractive patriotic themed pillow to display for July. Learn the basics of appliqué using the “ Liberty Heights” pattern from Art to Heart.  Choose your favorite fabrics or use the optional fabric kit. $30 Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Saturday, June 3rd 10-4

 

 

MONTHLY CLASSES AND CLUBS

 

KIMBERBELL EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP/DIGITAL DEALER EXCLUSIVES

Join us to sample Kimberbell embroidery designs and techniques with our monthly Digital Dealer Exclusives program. Designs can be purchased month to month at any time during the year for $5 each. If you attend the optional demo/embroidery class a fabric kit, including stabilizer will be provided to complete the project. Fabric Kit $15. Teacher: Ann 

 

Let’s Tacobout it

Join us to preview the 2023 projects and get a free Taco Cord Organizer embroidery design. Ann will showcase Kimberbell embellishments including felt, glitter sheets, velveteen, and many others. 2022 samples will also be on display. Sign up for the class and fabric kit if you want to make and take home a completed Taco Cord Organizer.

Appleton: Tuesday, January 10th 9-12

Waupaca: Thursday, January 12th 10-1

Hey Sweetie Pie Tea Towel

Appleton: Tuesday, January, 24th 9-12

Waupaca: Thursday, January 26th 10-1

Lucky Us Bench Buddy

Appleton: Tuesday, February 21st 9-12

Waupaca: Thursday, February 23rd 10-1

Bunny Silhouette mug Rug

Appleton: Tuesday, March 21st 9-12

Waupaca: Thursday, March 23rd 10-1

Butterfly Tool Pouch

Appleton: Tuesday, April 25th 9-12

Waupaca; Thursday, April 27th 10-1

Father’s Day Card Wallet

Appleton: Wednesday, May 31st  9-12

Waupaca: Thursday, June 1st 10-1

 

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 set.

Appleton: Mondays 1-3 or 5:30-7:30

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

Project in the hoop Wizard :January 9th and 12th 

Quilt Block Wizard: February 6th and 9th 

Importing Fonts: March 6th and 9th 

Techniques in Stitch Editor: April 10th and 13th 

Embossing with Embroidery: May 8th and 11th 

 

PERFECT EMBROIDERY PRO

Appleton: Mondays 10-12 January 9th  February 6th  March 6th April 10th  May 8th 

Waupaca: Thursdays 10-12: January 12th February 9th  March 9th April 13th  May 11th 

 

GROUP MACHINE OWNERS CLASSES

These classes are free and unlimited if you purchased your machine from Sew n Sew. $30 per hour fee if purchased elsewhere. If you cannot make the group classes, individual classes are still available. Please call and set up your appointment. 

 

PFAFF BASIC OWNERS CLASS

Waupaca: First Friday each month 1-3

 

HUSQVARNA VIKING TECHNIQUE WORKBOOK 10-?

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

#18 Endless Hoop and # 20 Texture hoop

Waupaca: Wednesday, January 11th 

Appleton: Thursday, January 12th 

#1 Dimensional Stitches and #2 Sequin and Theme Stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday, February 8th  10 am 

Appleton: Thursday, February 9th 10 am

#3 Advanced Icons and #5 Fonts

Waupaca: Wednesday, March1st 10 am

Appleton Thursday, March 2nd 10 am

# 4 Laser Stitches, #6 Taper Stitches and #8 Omnimotion Stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday, April 12th 10 am

Appleton: Thursday, April 13th 10am

 

PFAFF WORKBOOK TECHNIQUE OWNERS CLASS

Get to know your Pfaff Embroidery machine with these printed directions.10-12 $20 or free with purchase from Sew n Sew. Quiick Project 1-4 $15 Teacher: Deb

# 16 Yarn Couching 10-12  Faux Knitted Scarf 1-4

Appleton: Monday, January 30th 

Waupaca: Friday, January 27th

#12 Wing Needle Embroidery 10-12 Table Runner 1-4

Appleton: Monday, February 27th 

Waupaca: Friday, February 24th 

#13 Quilting in the Hoop 10-12  Class Caddy 1-4

Appleton: Monday, March 27th 

Waupaca: Friday, March 24th 

#17 Pop-up Embroidery 10-12  Free Standing Flower Brooch 1-4

Appleton: Monday, April 24th 

Waupaca: Friday, April 28th 

 

ALL NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLASSES

 

KIMBERBELL CUTIES EMBROIDERY TABLE TOPPERS

Enjoy seasonal smiles with Kimberbell Cuties. These quilted table toppers celebrate the year with pieced blocks and darling designs. Stitch a beautiful themed pattern in the center square, then frame them with adorable snowmen, conversation hearts, leprechauns, and more! Each 22x22 table topper features a variety of embellishments, coordinating block by block and border quilting designs, and 2” Bitty blocks for the corners. Made in 5x7 ( or larger) hoops, Kimberbell Cuties are a festive way to brighten each day! Optional kits available. Quilting designs sold separately through our Affiliate link on the Kimberbell website. $30 Teacher: Deb

Appleton: Mondays 10-4 January 23rd February 20th March 20th April 17th May 22nd

Waupaca: Fridays 10-4 January 20th February 17th March 17th April 21st May 19th 

 

KIMBERBELL CUP OF CHEER EMBROIDERED ADVENT QUILT

Take your time and enjoy the process of making “ Cup of Cheer”, an interactive Advent Quilt for 2023. Learn to pre-quilt your background blocks. ( Purchase with our affiliate link) You will get prefect trimming lines that make construction easier. When your quilt is sewn together it will already be beautifully quilted! Kimberbell provides wonderful illustrated and perfected directions for all kinds of fun, intriguing techniques. The amazing details and quality embroidery will make this quilt a treasured heirloom.       $15 per class Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Tuesday, 9-12 Jan17th  Gift Boxes with Zipper February 14th  Dimensional Quilt Blocks

March 14th Tan House and filler Blocks

April 11th Red & Blue houses with Dimensional Doors

May 16th  Quilting the Borders

June 13th Interactive Embellishments or Make-up 

 

WANDER LANE BLOCK OF THE MONTH

This fun quilt by Art to Heart features a specially themed house block each month. The 12”X12” blocks feature a pieced background with a one inch checked bottom border. Learn to use an appliqué pressing sheet and Clover mini iron to combine and place your pieces. They can become pillows, wall hangings, or combined into a beautiful quilt. $30 Fabric kit $10  Teacher: Ann

Appleton: Third Wednesday each month starting January 18th 10-4

 

ACCUQUILT QUBE GEESE IN THE CORNER BLOCK OF THE MONTH

Geese in the corner is a great opportunity to  experience the Accuquilt Qube System . We will be using the 10” Qube and Companion sets for this 70X70 quilt. The quilt has a southwestern look to it, but with a twist, Flying geese adorn two of the border corners. You will be hooked on the AccuQuilt system for cutting and piecing perfect blocks every time. $25 per month includes fabrics. Teacher: Deb

Waupaca: First Thursday each month starting in February 10-1 or 5-8

 

WILLOW LAKE  BLOCK OF THE MONTH

Willow Lake is another great quilt by Material Girlfriends featuring traditional piecing and appliqué. The woodsy lake theme evokes a feeling of tranquility with geese, egret, cattails and boats This one would be great for the gentleman in your life. $25 per month includes fabric kits. Teacher: Bonnie

Waupaca: Third Wednesday each month starting March 15th 10-1 or 5-8

Appleton: Third  Thursday each month starting March 16th 10-1 or 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. You may send someone else in your place if you cannot attend. 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 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 Designer Epic, One Creative icon, two CSPro 2, one Creative 4.5, one Expression 720, one Opal 650, one Ruby, one Amber Air 400, one Quilt Designer, two Diamond deLuxe, one Diamond Royale (18 hours),   Quantities available are changing daily so don’t hesitate if you are interested.  Previously loved machines also include owner’s classes and discounts.

 

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 2023 are: January 30th 31st March 29th 30th 31st April 29th May 29th 30th 31st 

 

STORE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9-5

Saturday 10-4

 

Save the dates:

June 14 Cindy Peck SVP Ambassador

August 11th and 12th Karen Charles SVP Ambassador

November 10th and 11th OESD Event at VFW

 

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. 

 

MACHINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Prolong the life of your sewing machines and sergers with a recommended yearly tune-up. We service all makes and models. Tune-up includes cleaning, lubrication, timing and tension adjustments for  $159. If purchased from Sew n Sew $109.

Epics and icons $309. If purchased from Sew n Sew $209.

Minimum bench fee to assess issues $40.

 

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 website link, or email link.

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

 

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

1. Over 26 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 long.

10. Newsletters, emails, and Facebook updates.