SEW BIZ Inc. NEWS: September 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

Stitchers Garden - Machine Technique - Block of the Month

Each month learn new sewing techniques

Oct. 20 Tues. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $15.00
OR
Oct. 20 Tues. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. $15.00

This Block of the Month program will guide you in getting the most out of your sewing machine. A variety of techniques, including couching, pintucks, cording, fringe, bobbin work, and chenille will add special touches to the appliquéd blocks. Learn to use those fabulous accessory feet and built-in stitches while creating a beautiful 85” x 93” quilt. All machines are welcome; embroidery is optional. $50 one time registration fee includes 5 yds. of background fabric used in the blocks. Each month is a hands-on class and $15 monthly fee includes fabric kit. Class size is limited, so sign up early for this great monthly class!

Mystery Quilt Class

NEW! MYSTERY QUILT KICK –OFF Party Sept. 22 Tues. 6 p.m.

We will have a Kick-off event to begin this NEW 9 week Christmas Mystery Quilt - Hoagy Carmichael “Stardust”. At the party you will receive your fabric pack for the quilt top and your 1st set of instructions. After that, each Thursday (beginning Oct. 1) we will mail (or email) you the next set of instructions. Your last set of instructions will arrive around Nov. 20th. This will allow you plenty of time to complete the quilt before the Holidays! The quilt measures approx. 69” x 87”. You will have 2 color-ways to choose from and the class will be limited to 18 people. That’s really all that I can tell - the rest is A MYSTERY! But take it from me, it is beautiful! The cost is $125 for the kit and all of the instructions. You can save $10 by registering to receive the instructions via email. Reminder: class is limited to 18 people.

Below are the 2 colorways of fabrics that you have to chose from for this quilt. If you can not make it to the event on September 22nd, please call so that we can get you started before October 1st.

Light Colorway

Dark Colorway

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Community Service Project - We need your HELP!

Now through October 16th, we will be accepting non-perishable food items for local food pantries. We invite you to join us by bringing in items to be added to our stack - we are hoping to build a mountain of food!

Along with this project, we invite you to use some of your scrap fabrics to make a quilt block. We will be using the CORN & BEANS block pictured here and we will send you the instructions. Please call us or email us at sewbiz@indy.rr.com . After you have made the block, mail it to us prior to Oct. 6. SEW BIZ, 3722 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953 and we will be combining them to make several lap size throws to be donated to those in need.

Join us for a Class

We have added 2 classes for the Harvest Quilt Embroidered Placemat. Monday, September 28th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 6 -9:00 p.m. We will be using the Anita Goodesign disk - Harvest Quilt. This disk has 80 designs and includes pumpkins, apples, leaves and other Fall embroidery designs in several sizes. It also includes outlines for machine quilting. We will be introducing you to a great new way to do 'applique in the hoop' that is not included in the directions from Anita Goodesign. Join us for a fun and informative time of EMBROIDERY IN THE HOOP - APPLIQUE! Call the store to register for either of these classes.