A Different Pinwheel

I thought this was really cute and the perfect use of a cute embroidery design that needs a home. The one on the left she cut from some embroidered fabric or something along that line. These would be great little gift item for your sewing friends. Check out the details here so you can get started creating your own.

Software Sampler Saturday

Today is Software Sampler Saturday. If you have Bernina embroidery software - version 5 or version 6, editor plus or designer plus then this class is for you! Recent changes in the program now include steps for those that may not have the most current version nor designer plus. As long as you have editor plus V5 then you will have instructions for the current lesson.
Today's class is Dimensional Embroidery.
The lesson covers couching, ribbon work and tassels on a lined zippered bag. Learn to create tassels, embroidered couching, etc. and combine it with raw edge applique for a great textured effect and insert a decorative zipper.
Class is at 1pm. See you then.

National Quilting Day

Ok all you quilters today is your official day! It's National Quilting Day! So pull out something and spend today working on your project. I hope to do the same this afternoon but first thing on the list today is coffee with the girlfriends. Carmel Macchieto. I just went online to verify the spelling and found there is a skinny version so I need to check that out. Since I get one of these at the most once a week I look at it as a treat! So treat yourself to some quilting action today and enjoy!!

CHLOE

Have you seen the new embroidery project from Bernina, Chloe? We've had the quilt kit, the embroidery designs and the quilting embroidery designs that Bernina recommended. The plan is to meet as a group and go over the specifics to the project and then work on the blocks at your own pace at home. The instructions that came with the fabric kit have already been replaced by Bernina, but I've told those that have purchased the kits.

It looks like it will be a fun quilt project so if you are interested and haven't purchased the kit yet please contact the store to purchase yours. This project will involve multi hooping at least one block. The fabric kit includes all fabric for the top except backing. We don't carry this fabric line and the embroidery designs were specially created based on the fabric line so don't delay if you are interested in joining us. The fabric kit does come packaged in a nice vinyl zippered case that you can use for other purposes afterwards. Class date to be announced.

Quilt Block Dancing

My Mom sent me the link. Take less than 5 minute break to listen and watch.

http://blog.nfb.ca/2011/02/17/quilt-fever/

It's fun to watch and the music is super.

Enjoy.

IDES OF MARCH

Can you believe the 15th of March is just next week? I'd say time flies when you're having fun but I'll wait on that one.

We have the runaround bag pattern in the shop now that was the project from Software Sampler. Plus we also have the book that was used in the project that was shown on the webinar and in the instructions. Great designs for using in the cross stitch portion of the embroidery software.
Amanda W has done a great job incoporating Editor Plus level as well as version 5. If you have either of these then please join us on the 4th Saturday of the month for Software Sampler.

I have a mystery class scheduled in April May and then in May June. You can see the details on the latest newsletter but all you need is a jellroll and your machine and basic sewing supplies (thread, scissors, etc). It will be a lot of fun. Be warned - this is like potato chips - hard to stop at one!!

We have a new quilt kit and embroidery designs plus quilting designs coming. This is new from Bernina and the fabric line and the designs are "CHLOE". Once they're all in you'll be hearing more on this.  I'm looking forward to creating this one and know you'll enjoy it as well.