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Schmetz Newsletter – July
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The next Schmetz Newsletter is out. Keep up-to-date with news and project ideas from Schmetz by clicking the photo below.
Machine Updates for Persona and PR1050X
Keep your software up-to-date!!
Brother has released updates for the Persona machines and also the PR1050X machines (10 needle embroidery).
#NationalEmbroidery Month
Tips from Brother:
It’s National Embroidery Month everyone! Check out this tip from Brother below for more seamless embroidery!
Schmetz Newsletter
If you want news from Schmetz, the experts on machine needles, follow the link below for the latest information from them. Don’t forget to change your needle every 8 to 10 hours of sewing!
March Newsletter!
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ScanNCut Software Update
A new update is available for ScanNCut users!
The following features have been added:
– Undoing an operation
– Enlarging the Pattern by 400%
– Moving Patterns after Displaying Enlarged.
– Changed the name of the “Delete Size” key on the image editing screen and the default setting.
The following features have been enhanced:
– Converting recalled data to cutting line.
– Welding (Mergining outlines of multiple patterns) feature.
The following features has been added to the models of CM550DX:
– Cutting an Appliqué Piece
Please click the link below to update!
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January Newsletter!
SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW #12
SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW #12 is here click the link below to read:
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SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW #9
The SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW #9
In this special edition of “Inspired to Sew” Rita Gramsch and Feather King show us Creative sewing and Grabbit®!
Click Here to view the Article!
Is your machine up to date?
Have you checked your sewing or embroidery machine to see if it is currently updated?
Here are a list of instructions to see if your machine is updated:
1. Go to the setting page of your machine and go to the stitch count page
2. It will tell you right below what version your machine is on
3. Click right below on “Software driver models” to see which machine is yours and the latest update for your machine: Software driver models
4. Once you are done with step 3, click on the link to go to the Brother website and update your machine by connecting it to the computer by direct connect or USB:
Chalkboard Placemat
Wednesday, Feb. 5 12:30pm-3pm
Join us at this class to create a wonderful place mat for that special person in your life. This easy project can be made for Valentines Day or any time of the year. Write messages to others, reminders, or keep your self occupied while waiting. All you need to bring is a 1/2yd of fabric, small coordinating scraps and 1/2yd of batting; or if you prefer we have these items in the store for purchase. A piece of chalk cloth a terry wipe, and chalk can be purchased for $2. Class is $20.
Sign up by: clicking here to let us know Call if you have any questions – 561-999-9992.
Tape Measure Bag – Friday, June 7th – 10am-2pm
Bag of the Month
Just in time for summer, come make this cute and easy little bag utilizing an ordinary yellow measuring tape. The tape measure is used as the closure and snaps together to hold the contents inside.You can make these bags in any size with any fabric. Use them for yourself and make plenty for friends too! The possibilities are endless.
Cost is $30 – includes fabrics from our Fabricology Resource Center 🙂
Call 561-999-9992 or email lori@sewmuchfunandmore.com to reserve your place!
Continuous Hoop Table Runner – Tuesday, May 14th – 10am – 2pm
Come make a cool table runner and learn how to do continuous hoop embroidery. It’s not that hard once you know the process. Go home with lots of newly acquired knowledge and a beautiful runner for your table or as a gift.
Cost is $30 plus table runner (bring your own or purchase at SMF)
Call 561-999-9992 or email lori@sewmuchfunandmore.com to reserve your space.
Brothers & Others Club – Friday May 10th – 1pm-3pm
Have you ever had trouble sewing knits, chiffons, or heavy weight fabrics? Come and learn some tricks of the trade and get tips that will help make sewing these difficult fabrics much easier.
Bring along your recent projects to share with everyone and enjoy a 20% discount on all our fabric and notions.
CLUB IS FREE to those who RSVP – $5 day of event
Click here to RSVP Yes I want to learn how to sew difficult fabrics or call 561-999-9992
Join us for the Bag of the Month!
Friday May 3rd 10am-2pm
Join us for May’s Bag of the Month Club.
Make this good-size, “carry anything” bag and have fun with fellow sewers. We have plenty of home decorating fabric remnants or bring your own.
Cost: $30
March Mania, March 7 – 19
March Mania
0% interest for 60 months on purchases of select sewing and embroidery machines with your Home Design credit card. For more information, visit brother.com
The Workshops are Coming!
Have you ever had trouble downloading embroidery images and patterns from your computer?
See our list of workshops below and find out when we are offering instructions
and tips for embroidering downloads.
and tips for embroidering downloads.
FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS BAG FRIDAY!
The Convertible Bag
Friday, February 8, 2013
Donna will be teaching this class on how to make a convertible bag. We will be using a leather strap and cotton fabric for the structure of the bag and you will be bringing in your favorite fabric for the outer shell.
COST: $30.00
TIME: 10 – 12 PM.
(Remember to bring your favorite fabric. Your supplies of strap, cotton inner shell and Peltex are all included in the cost of the class.)
The Zipper Bag
Friday, March 1, 2013
Donna will be teaching this class on making a bag filled with zippers. Zippers anywhere and everywhere you want them. Learn how to insert zippers in a zip!
COST: $30.00
TIME: 10 – 12 PM.
The Amy Butler Bag
Friday, April 5, 2013
This is to be announced.
TIME: 10 – 12 PM.
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SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH:
BROTHER & OTHERS – FREE
(20% discount storewide when you attend, excluding machines)
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Learn about stabilizer, thread, and needles.
TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Learn about stabilizer, thread, and needles.
Computer Embroidery: The Ins and Outs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Bring your computer, leave your machine at home! We’ll teach you how to quickly and easily download your favorite embroidery designs from the internet directly to your computer.
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FOURTH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
The Latte Pillow
Friday, February 221, 2013
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Bring your embroidery machine and create a one-of-a kind pillow or quilt block.
Bring your embroidery machine and create a one-of-a kind pillow or quilt block.
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BRAND NEW! THE ENTREPRENEUR CLUB
First session free and 20% discount on everything in the store excluding
machines
Thursday, January 31, 2013
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
We will brainstorm through facilitated discussion the art and skills applicable to enhancing creative endeavours and income generation.
Future club meetings will focus on using social media for marketing purposes (storefronts on etsy, lulu, ect., rankings on search engines, creation of popular web presence, constant contact newsletter, marketing through advertising, etc.).
We will brainstorm through facilitated discussion the art and skills applicable to enhancing creative endeavours and income generation.
Future club meetings will focus on using social media for marketing purposes (storefronts on etsy, lulu, ect., rankings on search engines, creation of popular web presence, constant contact newsletter, marketing through advertising, etc.).
New prices as of January 1, 2013
As of 1/1/2013 a private class will cost $35, a single sewing class will be $25, and a set of four will go to $80. We love our current students who been with us so for all you Sew Much Fun-ers you get one FREE class for every set of four classes that you purchase.
Please remember when buying sets of four classes that they must be used within 60 days of purchase.
All current unused classes from 2012 must be used no later than March 15, 2013.
Free Trial Version of the PE Design Next Software Program!
This is a trial version of PE-DESIGN NEXT which allows you to try PE-DESIGN NEXT (Personal Embroidery Design Software System) with limited functions. Click here for download.
Make a Snowflake for the Students of Sandy Hook
If you are interested in showing that your hearts and prayers are with the survivors of the Sandy Hook School Shooting – consider making several free standing lace snowflakes to be sent to the Connecticut PTA.
If you participate be sure to send in snowflakes to arrive by January 3rd 2013.
The following is from Embroidery Library:
Free through January 10, 2013
Words cannot describe the sadness and grief that we felt at the news of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Our thoughts and prayers have been with the community as we struggle to understand this loss.
Recently we learned of a great way to support the community. The PTA will welcome the students to their new school with a winter wonderland, and are asking people to send snowflakes to decorate the school.
You can read more about the effort at the PTA website here. If you have spare time this holiday season, please make a few snowflakes with this free lace design found at http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Free.aspx Send snowflakes to:
Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, CT 06514
Embroiderers are so generous with their time and talents. We know that together we can fill the new school with snowflakes. Please mail your snowflakes so that they arrive at the PTA office by January 12th, 2013. Thank you!
If you’re new to making freestanding lace, click here for a free tutorial!
Available in three sizes:
5.04″x4.35″ and3.85″x3.33″ and3.04″x2.63″
Newest Successful Business Venture!
“Hi Lori, I hope you’re having an excellent week.
As this year comes to an end I am thankful for many great opportunities that came about during 2012, I want to personally thank you Lori and the great team at Sew Much Fun for your constant and amazing work.
I came into your store for the first time last year wanting to learn about basic sewing and stitching; at that point, I was new to the industry and had many, many, many questions. Lori, you never made me feel like I was a stranger and you never doubted my interest and potential in the embroidery industry. I knew from that moment that I had found a great friend and embroidery mentor.
Your help and vast knowledge, made it easier for us to choose the right machine for our business and today we are the proud owners of a Brother PR1000e. Our business is growing thanks to our new machine and our website has seen a significant spike in sales with all the new products we can now offer.
Thank you once again Lori for all the business conversations, embroidery and sewing lessons, and for being a great friend.
We wish you the best for the holidays and many blessings in the the new year!
P.S. I included a few pictures of some of our embroidery products made with our new PR 1000e 🙂
Have a great day!
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Cheers,
Hector Sanchez, MGL Design INC
C: 678-488-4934
O: 305-600-1354
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MacBroidery Software
– compatible with embroidery machines
– preview your designs and fonts
– advanced user-friendly interface
– built for Mac
– recipes for fabrics and caps
– resizable fonts and designs
– design templates
– editing capabilities
Go gere for MacBroidery Embroidery Lettering Software!
A Brother Thank You!
Brother is having some specials for the production of its 50 millionth sewing machine. See details below.
Brother Thank You
Like them on facebook and enter for a chance to win!
Project Runway Show
Brother’s MacBroidery
BLACK FRIDAY EVENT: NOVEMBER 19- DECEMBER 2
Black Friday Deals
Free-Standing Lace Class
Great class! So good, in fact, that there will be another free-standing lace class to make a bowl (creating 7-8 pieces and putting them together) on Monday, December 3 from 10 am to 1 pm Cost is $20 per person. Sign up soon!
Donna explaining stabilizer used for free standing lace
Another Entrepreneur Success Story
Wendy Doherty bought a 1500D last February and has started personalizing wedding, baby and sorority items. Her mother-in-law owns a wedding invitation business and works inside a wedding shop. Wendy started by personalizing ribbons to go inside wedding dresses, and branched out to attendant gifts rather quickly. She also started selling to family and friends on her FaceBook page. She set up her Etsy shop several months ago under the name of Sewcially Chic and made $2000 the first month!!!
Her site is http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewciallyChic Check it out for pictures, etc.
Wendy was just in and already looking at a bigger machine because she is about to outgrow hers.
personalized robe
personalized bib & burp set
