SEW N' SEW NEWS BRIEF

MAY 2025

SEWING, QUILTING AND EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA WITH KAREN CHARLES

We are hosting a special two day Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery Extravaganza! There will be hands-on activities teaching you creative ways to use your sewing stitches, embroidery techniques and what you can do with your serger feet! The two days will feature a fabulous trunk show, easy ways to use MySEWNET embroidery to create your own beautiful embroideries and what the free Crafting and Quilting software can do! Come to learn! Come to socialize and expect to have a ton of fun as you learn new techniques and expand your creativity!
All you need to bring is yourself!
Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff Machines, Sewing, embroidery, sergers, and even the Momento Digital Cutter will be set up for you to experience all the creative techniques.
This will be like no other event you’ve attended before! A great lunch and surprises will fill the day! Invite a friend to join you. This event is for everyone. No experience is necessary! Space is limited so sign up soon! ( Everyone loves Karen, her trunk show is phenomenal and her enthusiasm and knowledge is second to none). $129 for both days includes lunch, prizes and fun!

Appleton: Friday and Saturday, June 20^th and 21^st. 10-4

GO! ACCUQUILT WITH VICKIE PARISH

Back by popular demand! Vickie will share her extensive knowledge of the Accuquilt cutting system and her beautiful quilts. Even if you have attended in the past it’s always great to review and be re-inspired. There will be four different sessions, take one or take all. $15 per session. Appleton store.

CUT TIME QUILT MORE.  Introduction to the Accuquilt system, 90% faster, more accurate and safer. 10-12  Friday, September 19^th

MIX AND MATCH WITH GO! Learn all about the cubes and cube companions.
1:30-4:30 Friday, September 19^th   

FIRST DATE WITH BOB. Explore how quick and easy the Block on Board dies work. 10-12 Saturday, September 20^th

GO!  BEYOND THE BASICS.  Experience the strip, project, and specialty dies.
1:30-4:30 Saturday, September 20^th

CLASSES

SERGER GEOMETRY TABLE RUNNER- DEBI BAKER

Take a sewing journey and learn a new way of quilting, with a serger! Explore new ways of turning utility stitches into textured and decorative elements for dimensional quilt blocks. Learn some quilt as you go techniques to quickly whip up any size quilt. And yes! You can quilt with a serger. No experience necessary, come and try your hand at serging. Debi is an edutainment specialist for Husqvarna Viking. $55 includes lunch, project kit and specials.

Waupaca: Wednesday, August 27^th 10-4

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  May 2^nd 16^th  June 6^th July 11^th 25^th August 8^th 22^nd  September 12^th 26^th

Waupaca: Tuesdays, between 1-4  May13^th  June 3^rd 17^th July1^st 15^th August 5^th 19^th September 9^th 23^rd

 
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 Attachments. $30 Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, July 26^th 

 
GO! FRACTURED TUMBLER

Fractured Table Topper or Table Runner. When is breaking up a good thing? When you’re talking about the GO! Fractured Tumbler-3” finished die. This innovative die gives you unique shapes to create two different blocks and dozens of fun projects. $30 Teacher: Deb 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, May 3^rd

Appleton: Saturday, May 24^th

 
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 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, May 31^st

Appleton: Saturday, August 9^th

 
ACCUQUILT PINEAPPLE TABLE TOPPER

This awesome table topper goes together so quickly. Save time, quilt more! You will be amazed at how precisely you can cut your pieces with the Accuquilt Pineapple die! Piecing is  so fast and easy you will have your topper done in a day! $30 Teacher: Deb

Appleton: Monday, June 2^nd 10-4

 
INTRODUCTION TO THE QUILT BINDER ATTACHMENT

Let’s get acquainted with the Quilt Binder Attachment. It is much easier than you may think. Learn how to set it up and adjust the depth to create a simple woven coaster. Build your confidence so you try binding a quilt! Teacher: Deb  $15 10-1

Waupaca: Thursday, June 5^th 

Appleton : Monday, September 22^nd

 
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: Saturday, June 7^th 10-4

 
PATCHABILITIES WAGON WHEEL SERIES

Celebrate the seasons with these four seasonal wall quilts by Patchabilities. Beginner friendly these 14X17 little quilts combine appliqué and quilting in one easy step. Summer and Autumn will take place in this newsletter, Winter and Spring will be in the next. $30 Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

WAGON DAYS OF SUMMER

Our wagon wheel is adorned with a bluebird, butterfly and daisies.

Waupaca: Saturday, June 7^th

Appleton: Saturday, June 28^th

WAGON DAYS OF AUTUMN

This wagon wheel features a crow, pumpkin, canning jar and sunflower.

Appleton: Saturday, August 2^nd

Waupaca: Saturday, August 23^rd

 
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

Waupaca: Friday, June 13^th

Appleton: Monday, August 4^th 

 
JELLY ROLL 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, and now even easier with the Clover 2 piece tube maker, no clips, no pins, just fold and stitch.  Teacher: Bonnie $30 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, June 14^th

Waupaca: Saturday, September 6^th

 
FORGET ME NOT, VIOLETS TABLE RUNNER

This embroidered table runner is perfect for anyone wanting a floral table. Violets are the birth flower for February and Forget- me -nots express exactly what we hope for loved ones. This pattern includes five different embroidery designs that combine to form the beautiful center bouquet. Table runner assembly instruction, complimentary border and corner stone quilting included. $30 Teacher : Deb 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, June 14^th

Appleton: Saturday, August 23^rd

 
FRENCH SEWING AND LACE SHAPING FOR BEGINNERS

This is a pre-requisite for all of the Martha Pullen Heirloom classes. Learn to join lace-to-lace, lace to entredeaux, entredeaux to fabric and other French Sewing techniques. Then learn to lace shape diamonds, hearts, scallops and bows. $35 includes fabric, laces, and notebook with copyrighted instructions. Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Friday, June 27^th  10-1:30

 
BEGINNER HEIRLOOM TECHNIQUE PILLOW

Apply all the basic heirloom techniques such as joining lace to lace, lace to entredeaux, lace to fabric, magic puffing and pin tucks while creating a pillow gorgeous enough for a ring bearer to hold. $30 Teacher: Bonnie

Appleton: Friday, July 18^th 10-4

 
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

Appleton: Monday, June 23^rd

Waupaca: Friday, August 8^th 

 
EMBROIDERED SPRING 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 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, June 28^th

 
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 10-1

Appleton: Monday, June 30^th

Waupaca: Thursday, July 31^st

SEW FUN COLLAGE QUILTING

Collage Quilting can be done by anyone! No experience necessary. Collage Quilting is actually scrap booking with fabric. If you can use a scissors, you can do it! Sewing is optional. Join us for the pincushion version. Teacher: Sue $30 10-4

Appleton: Wednesday, July 9^th

OESD WHOLE CLOTH CHRISTMAS STOCKING TILE SCENE

How would you like to make these Christmas stockings as a whole cloth type embroidery? We can! Rather than stitching  out five separate tiles and assembling later, we can combine them in software. Embroidery software is required to remove the overlaps and combine them into one hooping. This is a great small project to try this amazing technique. $30 Teacher: Deb 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, July 12^th

 
MARKET HANDBAG USING SEAT BELTS

Fasten your seatbelts for a fun new adventure. Seat belts are extremely durable, stain resistant and colorful. Choose from several layouts to create your one of a kind seat belt bag! Pattern includes seat belting and hardware. Skill level: Intermediate. $30 Teacher: Bonnie 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, July 12^th 

 
AROUND THE TREE TABLE RUNNER

Add a Christmas tree to any table. A mix of appliqué, embroidery and innovative quilting make it easy to have a Christmas Tree anywhere. Four embroidery designs and four custom quilting designs are included in the collection. $30 Teacher: Deb

Appleton: Monday, July 14^th 10-4

 
SERGER  CAROLINA CHRISTMAS STOCKING

Create this elegant heirloom stocking with your serger! Build your skills with the techniques covered including: gathers and rushing, decorative rolled hem, one-step piping, faux piping and curves. Stitches used are 4-Thread overlock and 3-Thread rolled edge. $15    Teacher; Bonnie

Waupaca: Saturday, July 19^th  10-2

 
STARS AND STRIPES TABLE RUNNER

Show your patriotism with this great embroidery project. Four appliqué designs and four quilting designs are included in this collection. This fun whimsical project is great for Independence Day, Memorial Day, any day you feel patriotic. Great time to practice custom quilting. Finished size is 15” X 36”. Teacher: Deb  $30 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, July 19^th 

 
GO! TOWEL TOPPER

Are you forever looking for towels? The search is over for one of the most useful items to cheer up any kitchen. The Accuquilt towel topper die opens the door to using your creativity in making clever hanging towels for every season. Using pre-made towels make it even easier. Embellish with appliqué, ribbons, trims and more. $15 Teacher: Deb 10-1

Waupaca: Saturday, July 26^th 

GO! MINI OVEN MITT

Look no further for a cute and clever project you can make and share with ease. These  little mitts are perfect for tucking into gift baskets for friends or useful in the kitchen for yourself. Use Insul-Bright to keep those hands safe. $15 Teacher: Deb 1-4

Waupaca: Saturday, July 26^th

 
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. $15 Teacher: Deb 10-1

Appleton: Saturday, August 2^nd

 
BREAD CRUMBS

Breadcrumbs is a table set designed to showcase a favorite focus fabric or solid color. Large pieces make this a quick project. Pattern includes two versions, one with a single focus fabric, the second with the focus fabric and a coordinating accent. Four placemats each measure 12 ½” X 18 5/8”. The runner, which makes use of focus fabric triangles left over from making the placemats, measures 15 ½” X 48 ½”. Pattern features detailed piecing diagram and pressing suggestions. $30 Teacher: Deb 10-4

Waupaca: Saturday, August 16^th

 
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 10-4

Appleton: Saturday, September 6^th

 
GNOME IT  YOUR WAY

Whether it’s “ Gnome for the Holidays” or “The Boo Crew” you will use these patterns as a jumping off point to create your own whimsical Gnome inspired appliqué bench pillow This will be a creative event. Stick to the adorable patterns or be inspired to feature a favorite scene and your family as the Gnomes. A demonstration of how to create a unique scene will get you started on your way. Quilt your own background or use optional Edge-To-Edge machine embroidered backgrounds. We have the perfect fabric for the backgrounds. Personalize with your choice of appliqué fabrics or choose from our selection for a small fee. First class will cover the elements common to any version of the Gnome pillow and how to plan your unique scene. Second day will cover in-depth design layout of personalized scene and construction. Teacher: Jan Behnke $50

Appleton: Tuesday, September 30^th and Wednesday, October 1^st  10-3

 
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. Teacher: Deb

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

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

Cross Stitch Bookmark: May 5^th and 8^th

Handles 101: June 9^th and 12^th

Encore & Monograms: July 7^th and 10^th

Endless & Split Wizard: August 11^th and 14^th

Modify Tab: September 8^th and 11^th

 
PERFECT EMBROIDERY PRO

Appleton: Mondays 10-12   May 5^th  June 9^th July 7^th August 11^th September 8^th

Waupaca: Thursdays 10-12:  May 8^th June12^th July 10^th August 14^th September 11^th

 
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-?

Epic 3 only: Projection in Sewing and Floating Stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday: May 7^th

Appleton:  Thursday, May 22^nd

#7 design appliqué #9 design shaping

Waupaca: Wednesday, June 4th

Appleton: Thursday, June 5^th

Epic 3 only: projection in embroidery

Waupaca: Wednesday, July 2^nd

Appleton: Thursday, July 3rd

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

Waupaca: Wednesday, August 6^th 

Appleton: Thursday, August 7^th 

#1 dimensional stitches and #2 sequin and theme stitches

Waupaca: Wednesday, September 3^rd

Appleton: Thursday, September 4^th

 
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

#7 Stitch Creator

Appleton: Monday, May 12^th

Waupaca: Friday, May 9^th

Embroidery- Precise Positioning

Appleton: Monday, June 16^th

Waupaca: Friday, June 6^th

Embroidery Fonts

Appleton: Monday, July 21^st

Waupaca: Friday, July 11^th

Endless Embroidery

Appleton: Monday, August 18^th

Waupaca: Friday, August 22^nd

Tapering stitches in sewing

Appleton: Monday, September 15^th

Waupaca: Friday, September 12^th

 
BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLASS

NEW-DUTCH BEAUTY QUILT

Dutch Beauty will be a four month foundation pieced Block of the Month. EZPatterns include the foundation material that we will  piece on. The best part is no paper backing to remove! Blocks include Courthouse Steps, Dutchman’s Puzzle and New York Beauty. Sashings and Border complete this 34X34 wall quilt the fourth month. $25 per month includes fabrics.

Teacher: Bonnie 10-1 or 5-8

Waupaca: Second Wednesday starting May 14^th 

Appleton: Second Thursday starting May 8^th

NEW- AUTUMN BREEZE

Autumn Breeze is the latest Block of the Month by Nancy Halverson. Her new book includes directions for five different sampler quilts. Our Block of the Month class will feature the quilt on the front cover. This  sampler quilt features fall leaves, pumpkins, sunflowers, acorns and more, all done in Nancy‘s, beautiful new line of fabric. Pieced with conventional patchwork it is beginner friendly. $30 includes the Autumn Breeze fabrics. 10-1 Teacher: Janica

Appleton: Second Tuesday each month starting in October

FEELS LIKE SPRING- continuing

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

 ACCUQUILT SAMPLER - continuing

Appleton: Fourth Monday each month 1-4 or 5-8 (May 18^th Waupaca: Fourth Thursday each month 10-1 or 5-8

 TULIPAN- continuing

Appleton: Third Monday 10-1 or 5-8

Waupaca: Third Thursday  10-1 or 5-8 ( May 22^nd)

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!, 2 Epics, one Performance icon, two Creative 4.5, two  Diamonds, one Diamond deLuxe, one Expression 5.0, three Sapphire 930, one Epic 95, and one 250S Serger.  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. Any machines over 35 years old start at $299.

 
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 2025 are: May 29^th 30^th 31^st June 30^th July29^th 30^th 31^st August 29^th 30^th and September 29^th 30^th

 
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.

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

Closed July 4^th and September 1^st