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Volume 21, Issue 2February, 2017

Las Cruces and El Paso Open Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00, except Tuesday 12:00 – 5:00, Saturday 10:00 – 3:00

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

Gallery Showing of Projects: The TIME has been Changed TO

10:00 – 11:00 because the stores close earlier

February Special Days: 2 – Groundhog Day

14 – Day for Valentines 20 – Honor Presidents Day There are special projects

to honor each of these days. Check the schedule.

February is also National Embroidery Month with another special project!

President’s Day Financing 60 months 0%

interest on purchases over

$3000 Feb 1 – 28

passport™ TO LOVE

2.0 $499 3.0 $699

FE RUARYAll Premier+ boxed

software 25% off Feb 1 – 28

Free embroidery design download

with any Pfaff embroidery

machine purchased Feb 1 – 28

s e w c i a lEVENTS

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We do our part for our communities—Come “SEWcialize” at these other local events:A new sewing group called Sew Many Friends meets the 2nd Tuesday, during Sit & Sew, at Sew What's New, Las Cruces.Las Colcheras Quilt Guild: 3rd Monday at 1:00 pm, at American Legion Post #10, 1185 E. Madrid, Las Cruces.

El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild: 2nd Thursday, 7-9 pm, Grace Presbyterian, 8001 Magnetic, El Paso.El Paso Quilt Association: 3rd Thursday, 7 pm, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2160 Wedgewood, El Paso.Paso del Norte Quilt Guild: 2nd Saturday, 9:30 am, University Presbyterian Church, Resler Drive, El Paso.

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For Ground Hog Day there will be circle demonstrations at both stores all during the day. Come to get ideas for using the circle attachment as well as those holes in your Sew Steady or serger table.

Gather red, white, & pink fabrics, or any colors you prefer, to sew a crazy patch heart. It will be put on a pillow and make a sweet, no calorie, gift for a friend or for your home.

Red, white, & blue are the colors featured in the fabric candle wreaths to honor Presidents as well as to use on Memorial Day, Flag Day – oh you get it! Yes, you could hang the wreath, if you choose.

In addition, it is National Embroidery Month. In the Premier+ Basics classes in both stores a design will be created using several different

February has been a special month for me. One reason was both my parents were born in February, so there was always a party! To be invited you had to be born, married, or have a child born in February. There was a big guest list and so much fun to decorate. For everyone there is Ground Hog Day, the day for Valentines and the day to recognize Presidents. This year there are special classes and activities to celebrate and recognize each of those days.

techniques. The follow-up will be embroidering the design on a tote during a different class. The Premier+ software will also be on sale during the month, so join the fun!

Anita Goodesign Workshop will repeat the January project, the new tile project or wave placemat project. As always there will be specials on designs of your choice.

Thank you for your continued support of Sew What’s New. Each time you come in and participate in some way is a pleasure for us.

LESSONS FOR OWNERS AND SKILLS CLASSES

Sewing Machine or SergerMornings are usually a great time to schedule an owner’s lesson. Private lessons available for a $25 - $35 per hour fee if you did not purchase your machine from SWN. No fee for lesson if machine purchased from SWN, however it is important to make an appointment. Yes, you bring your own machine so you begin to “bond” with it! NOTE: No limit on the number of owner’s lessons you may have or how long ago you purchased your machine. Come in for a refresher!

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

Premier+ Lesson for Owners (Deanna & Roni)February: Use several Premier+ Extra features to create a special design. Return on 2/17 (See Embroidered Tote class on page 3) to sew it on a tote you create! $35 fee; FREE for those who purchased Premier+ from SWN.LC Wed 2/1 10:30 – 12:30EP Thur 2/9 2:00 – 4:00

TruE3 Lesson for Owners (Roni)This class is for those who have the embroidery software for a Mac computer, TruE3. $35 fee; FREE if software purchased from SWN. EP Thur 2/9 10:30 – 12:30

Premier+ Software Club (Deanna & Roni) February: Appliqué Master Class. Using Premier+, examine several options to help you create that perfect appliqué. Start with SuperDesigns and items on the Appliqué tab in P+ Extra, then find additional options in P+ Modify and Create modules. Requires Premier+ Ultra. $20 fee.LC Wed 2/15 10:30 – 12:30EP Fri 2/3 1:00 – 3:00

H o o p S i s t e r s “ C h a r m e d Adventure” (Roni)The new Block of the Month for 2017 started in January. Yes, you may still join the group. Each block is completed in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Fee for the series is $150 or $200 with optional border. This includes all designs and classes. LC Wed 2/22 1:00 – 4:00EP Mon 2/13 1:00 – 4:00

QUILTING

Beginning Quilt Piecing Series (Roni & Jane)Techniques are: 3) Applique; 4) Templates; 5) Curved Piecing; 6) Putting it Together. $60 series.LC Sat 2/11, 2/18, 3/11, 3/18 10:30 – 1:30EP Wed 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1 1:00 – 4:00

Saturday Beginning Quilt Piecing Series (Jane)You asked for it and now it is scheduled – the popular Beginning Quilt Piecing Series on Saturday in El Paso! Have you been thinking about learning to quilt? The techniques taught during this series are: 1) Rotary Cutting & Piecing; 2) Sizing, Triangles, Triangle Paper; 3) Applique; 4) Templates; 5) Curved Piecing; 6) Putting it Together. $60 series. Minimum enrollment required for series to “make.”EP Sat 2/11, 2/18, 2/25*, 3/11, 3/18, & 4/8

10:30 – 1:30 (*except 2/25 which will meet 11:30 – 2:30).

Anita Goodesign Workshop and Embroider-InUse the January design packet, the February Express floral tile project or the Express wave placemat project. You can also just come for embroidery help. Express projects are $29.95.LC Mon 2/20 10:30 – 4:30 and Fri 2/24

10:30 – 4:30EP Mon 2/20 10:30 – 4:30 and Fri 2/24

10:30 – 4:30

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Intermediate Quilt Piecing (Jane)#7: Mohawk Trail. $15 fee includes pattern.EP Mon 2/27 1:00 – 4:00

SERGER, HOME DEC, GARMENTS, BAGS

Basic Sewing (Sally & Paula)Sew a placemat to brighten your table. This class is for beginners as well as more experienced. $15 fee, instructions included.LC Sat 2/4 10:30 – 1:30EP Sat 2/4 10:30 – 1:30

Crazy Patch Heart (Sally & Roni)Get ready for Valentines Day as you practice crazy patch and sew a special pillow. $18 fee, instructions incuded.LC Thur 2/9 12:30 – 4:30EP Mon 2/6 12:30 – 4:30

Circle Demo (Sally & Connie)Did you see the movie “Ground Hog Day?” The theme was sort of going around in a circle – SO come to either store between 10:30 and 3:30 on Feb 2, and see circle demonstrations on the sewing machine and serger, plus ideas of how to use

circles. No Fee, Just Fun!

workshop!

Join your dealerfor an embroidered art

This new workshopwill be available

at participating dealer locations!

JANUARY-MARCH

for an embroidered artfor an embroidered art

Attend a workshopand you will receive...

All of the icon designs & quilted backgrounds!

A full-color 80+ page tutorial booklet!

A chance to order our products at special prices!

See your dealer to learn more about their Embroidery as Art Workshops and sign up today!

January-March Embroidered Art

new Wave Placemat

- OR -

Floral Learn to Tile scene

- OR -

Anita Goodesign Week: February 20 - 25

You decide:

Serger Techniques (Sally)Practice a variety of stitches and share ideas of where to use them. This is a good time to start a notebook for your personal reference. $15 fee, some supplies included. LC Thur 2/16 1:00 – 4:00

Mat and Ruler Carrier (Paula)Sew a carrier which will make it easier to bring your tools to class. Important to register and get cutting instructions so class time is spent sewing! $18 fee, pattern required.EP Thur 2/23 12:30 – 4:30

Gallery Showing of Projects: NOTE THE NEW TIME!!! See the samples for the March classes, enjoy fellowship and customer Sew & Show. NO FEE. Come join this happy, inspiring time. Remember, stores close at 3:00 so come early.LC Sat 2/25 10:00 – 11:00 EP Sat 2/25 10:00 – 11:00

Sew Many Friends will meet on the second Tuesday afternoon during Sit & Sew. If there is a project you will be notified through the email of that group. There will be work on community projects like Comfort Caps and pillowcases or bring your own project as you sit and SEWcialize! All welcome!!!

Serge Reversible Placemats (Sally)This is the re-rescheduled class in El Paso! Serge these reversible placemats to brighten your table. Yes, this project can also be sewn on a sewing machine. $18 fee, pattern included.EP Fri 2/10 10:30 – 2:30

Embroidered Tote (JoAnn & Roni)Turn the design created in Premier+ Lesson for Owners class into an attractive, embroidered tote. Design will be available to those who were not able to have the fun of creating it in class. $20 fee includes design, pattern, and class.LC Fri 2/17 12:30 – 4:30EP Fri 2/17 10:30 – 2:30

Candle Wreath (JoAnn & Connie)If you sew this wreath in red/white&blue it will be a perfect accent on a table for Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, etc. Choose between two different patterns. Techniques are similar so not everyone must do the same one. $18 fee, pattern required.LC Mon 2/13 12:30 – 4:30EP Thur 2/16 12:30 – 4:30

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February 2017

COMING EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF!

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LC & EP Sit & Sew

LC & EP Sit & Sew

Sew Many Friends: Meets at Sew What's New

Sew Many Friends will meet on the second Tuesday afternoon during Sit & Sew.

Clear any bolt of fabric, any day, and receive 15% off

Gallery Showing of Projects

The last Saturday morning in February there will be a display of projects for the March classes plus information about new products, coming events, and customer Sew & Show. NO FEE Come join this fun time. Sew & Show is not to be missed!!!

LC Sat 2/25 10:00 – 11:00EP Sat 2/25 10:00 – 11:00The TIME has been changed because the stores close earlier.

LC & EP Sit & Sew

LC Sew Many Friends/Sit & Sew

EP Sit & Sew

LC Premier+ OL

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #3

EP Premier+ Software Club

LC & EP Basic Sewing

LC Beg. Quilt Piecing #3

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #1

EP Serger Placemats

LC Crazy Patch ♥EP TruE3 OL

EP Premier+ OL

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #4

EP Crazy Patch ♥

LC Candle Wreath

EP Charmed Adventure

LC Premier+ Software Club

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #5

LC Serger Techniques

EP Candle Wreath

LC & EP Embroidered Tote

LC Beg. Quilt Piecing #4

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #2

LC & EP Gallery

EP Beg. Quilt Piecing #3

LC & EP AG Embroider-In

EP Mat & Ruler Carrier

LC Charmed Adventure #2LC & EP AG

Embroider-In

EP Interm. Quilt Piecing #7

LC & EP Circle Demo

Anita Goodesign Week: February 20 - 25

Use the January-March Embroidered Art packet or the new February Wavy Placemats or Floral Tile Scene project.