Welcome SPRING!

This is almost funny! As I prepare this Newsletter and Class

Schedule on March 23rd, it is snowing like crazy with 2” - 3” pre-

dicted. Ok! I am over it … this has to be the last of the snow. I

really don’t mind the snow but it has been in the 60s so let’s put

this SNOW behind us until at least November! Moving on….

Special Events at SEW BIZ We have several special events lined up for 2015 and although not all of the

details of these events are ready to share, we want you to put the dates on your calendar so that you can

plan to join us!

June 3rd All day event with Sewing Educator Barbara Bath

July 15th Special Quilters Hall of Fame Kick-off Event

October 30/31 Trick or Treat Quilt RETREAT

November 18 All day event with Sewing Educator Alix Graham-Michell

564. Test Drive the Platinum 3000 Long Arm Quilting Machine Mon. Mar. 30 10 am – 1 pm or 6 - 9 pm $12 + Supplies Now is your opportunity to test drive the Platinum 3000 Long Arm Quilting Machine. In this class, you will actually make a set of placemats and experi-ence the beautiful features of the Quilting Machine. Don’t miss this great op-portunity to see just how easy it is to operate the Quilting Machine. Class size is limited so sign up soon! 565. BASIC Computer Skill Building Class for Embroidery Machine Owners

Tues. Mar. 31 10 am – 1 pm or 6 - 9 pm $12 Having trouble making sense o FILES and ORGANIZING DESIGNS, Transferring designs from the CD or Computer to your Embroidery Stick got you upset? Well this class is for you. We will learn how to make Folders , Transfer designs, Or-ganize the designs and more! If you are wondering if this class is for you, give us a call and we will help you decide! Bring your laptop, embroidery stick, a CD with designs and your questions.

April 2015 Newsletter

3722 S. Western Ave.

Marion, IN 46953

765-674-6001 www.sewbizmarion.com

Celebrating 32 Years Serving North Central Indiana

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Not Just Another Towel Embroidery Project Thurs. Apr. 2 10 am - 1 pm or 6 - 9 pm Class Fee: $12.00 + Supplies Each month we will be using a towel in some way to create a completed project. But it gets even better than that! Really!! This is a great class to learn and experience decorative stitches, accessory feet, a wide variety of sewing techniques and more…! Everyone (and I do mean everyone) can benefit and learn something new in this fun, project oriented monthly class. Class will be meeting monthly come for the months that you choose. Next month class meets on May 7. 566. Happy Hexi Table Runner or Bed Runner Sat. Apr. 4 10 am - 3 pm Class Fee: $18.00 + Supplies Have you ever seen a hexagon pattern and shied away from it? Come join the fun in this Stash Buster class. This simple cutting method using your triangle ruler makes quick work of the runner. You’ll be surprised how great things match up. Use your scraps, add some borders and you will have it made! Embroidery Block of the Month “From My Window” Tues. Apr. 7 10 am - 1 pm Class Fee: $10.00 + Supplies Nine panels are sewn separately then joined with lattice strips to create one window pane illusion. Each CD has a wall hanging pattern to feature each monthly block. Purchase all twelve to make the 78" x 94" quilt. Formats: Art.5.0, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3 The OPTIONAL 35" x 29" base wall hanging is included with the CDs. Velcro or button the bright version of FROM MY WINDOW ( 20" x 14") to the wall hanging. Stop in to see our Window Pane! You can still join us for this monthly class. 567.6D Embroidery Extra Software Class Tues. Apr. 7 6 - 9 pm Class Fee: $12.00 If you have 6D Embroidery Extra and would like a little ‘push’ to get you going, this is the class for you. Bring your laptop, dongle, embroidery stick and a CD with designs and we will jump right in to see what you can do with this beauti-ful software.

568. Swirling Stars Quilt by Eleanor Burns Thurs. Apr. 9 10 am – 1 pm or 6 – 9:00 pm Class Fee: $12 + Supplies Adv. Beginner These feisty 6” stars with spiky points are heavenly to make out of 5” squares from a Charm Pack or Layer Cake. Pick your favorites for the twirl-ing, swirling stars and make them planned or scrappy. Add lattice and cor-nerstones for a special touch.

569. Sewing with Minkie or Cuddle Fabric Mon. Apr. 13 10 am - 1 pm or 6 - 9 pm Class Fee: $12.00 + Supplies Have you wanted to work with this so-soft and pettable fabric but just thought that it looked way to difficult? It’s not! Join us as we take the ’scarry’ out of working with this plush fabric. You choose your project and we will assist you with the process. Select a kit, download a pattern and purchase fabric—whatever works for you! You will soon see that the beauty of this fabric is more that just it’s softness.

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570. Scalloped Border Pillow Case Thurs. Apr. 16 10 am - 1 pm or 6-9:00 pm Class Fee: $12.00 + Supplies Scallops add a whimsical touch to the borders of a pillow case. Come learn the technique to add a double scalloped edge to your project using the Quick Points Scallop Ruler. We will share some hints to make the tool work even better. 571. Software Class—5D Quilt Design Creator Tues. Apr. 21 5 - 8 Class Fee: $12.00

Whether you already own or are thinking about purchasing 5d Quilt Design Creator, this is the class for you. Join us as we introduce you to the ease of working with quilting designs and creating designs for your long arm quilting machine or for your home embroidery ma-chine. This great program has so many exciting features, it is difficult to talk about just one. For more information, click here.

572. Watermelon Table Topper by Kimberbell Sat. Apr. 25 10 am - 3 pm Class Fee: $18.00 + Supplies Advanced Beginner

Let’s get ready for warmer temperatures and make this bright, fun water-melon table topper. We will be using hidden nine patch and appliqué to make this cute table topper complete with ants in the borders. Our new product, Ruffle Rac, adds dimension to the watermelon rind for even more charm. You will have so much fun you may even want to make more monthly table toppers. 573. Edge to Edge Quilting with your Embroidery Machine Tues. JApr. 28 10 am - 1 pm or 6-9:00 pm Class Fee: $12.00 + Supplies

Back by popular demand! Have an embroidery machine? Have unfinished quilt tops? Want to quilt them yourself, but free-motion em-broidery is not your thing? Learn to use your embroidery machine to quilt a programmed edge-to-edge quilt design so you can finish all those projects yourself! We love the technique taught in this book, which includes 10 designs in three sizes and multiple machine formats. This class may revolutionize your quilting life!

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574. Art Deco Fan Embroidery Applique Quilt Sat. May 2 10 am - 3 pm Class Fee: $18.00 + Supplies In this class, we will get you started on your Art Deco Fan Quilt and you can make it any size you want. We will teach you the techniques and complete a corner of the quilt so that you will experience all of the techniques of put-ting this quilt together as you go. This picture is only one block. Several sizes of the fan are included so all embroidery machines are able to do the project. You are going to love this technique! When you are done, the quilt is already quilted through all of the layers of fabric. Embroidery Block of the Month “From My Window” Tues. May 5 10 am - 1 pm Class Fee: $10.00 + Supplies Nine panels are sewn separately then joined with lattice strips to create one window pane illusion. Each CD has a wall hanging pattern to feature each monthly block. Purchase all twelve to make the 78" x 94" quilt. Formats: Art.5.0, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3 The OPTIONAL 35" x 29" base wall hanging is included with the CDs. Velcro or button the bright version of FROM MY WINDOW ( 20" x 14") to the wall hanging. Stop in to see our Window Pane! You can still join us for this monthly class. Not Just Another Towel Embroidery Project Thurs. May 7 10 am - 1 pm or 6 - 9 pm Class Fee: $12.00 + Supplies Each month we will be using a towel in some way to create a completed project. But it gets even better than that! Really!! This is a great class to learn and experience decorative stitches, accessory feet, a wide variety of sewing techniques and more…! Everyone (and I do mean everyone) can benefit and learn something new in this fun, project oriented monthly class. Class will be meeting monthly come for the months that you choose. Here is a link to a FREE Project & Design Get it before it is gone! Only available during the month of March. 575. Beginning Quilting by Machine! Sat. May 9 10 am – 3 pm $18 + Supplies Skill Level: Beginner Here is your opportunity to learn the VERY BASICS of machine quilting. We will start with how to use the rotary cutter and work all the way to completing the project with binding. Yes! We can do that in one day. If you have been wanting to learn the basics of quilting, this is an EXPRESS CLASS for you! 576. Dot to Dot Quilt Mon. May 11 10 am – 1 pm or 6 – 9:00 pm $12 + Supplies Do curved seams seem too much of a challenge to you? Try this great method using the Quick Curve Ruler by Sew Kind of Wonderful. Using Layer Cakes or 10” squares create a bright, fun lap quilt or table cloth.

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