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Snow Again!

Well Mother Nature did it again – more snow!  The good news is it wasn’t as much as last weekend, but I think we have all had enough for this year.  By the way, where did the sun go?

 

We had a great weekend.  We attended our grandson’s high school athletic department fund raiser and donated two quilts that helped raise money.  The steak dinner was great and it felt so good to be able to help the kids.  Cuddles’ boyfriend, Toby, came to visit with us this weekend and was she in heaven. He is such a joy and they were made for each other.  Sunday was a day of sewing, sewing and more sewing.  Now we must start getting everything ready for the Mid-Atlantic quilt show, which will be here in only 18 more days.  Are you ready?

 

Missed Classes

The snow was beautiful and fun, and unfortunately we had to cancel several classes.  Not to worry, here are the new dates:

 

Continuous Stippling

Any Tuesday at 10:00am or 6:00pm, and Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12 noon.

Swinging Strips Jacket

Saturday, February 13 & 20, 2010, at 9:30am.

 

We will reschedule any class canceled due to bad weather.  You may check the message on the store phone for any additional information.

 

P-Towne Sewers

P-Towne Sewers will meet on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10:30am. We invite everyone to join us as we make cloth bags for our military.  Everything will be provided, including sewing machines so no one has bring their own machines.  Come join the fun.

 

Fat Quarter Saturdays

You asked for it and here it is. Starting Saturday, February 13, 2010 our top of the line pre-cut fat quarters will be $1.50 each.  That’s right, only pre-cut fat quarters will be $1.50 each.  But we have also added a “1–yard cut” section, which means you can get 1–yard fabric pieces, pre-packed, and ready to go!  So, come see if the fabric you need is in either section.

 

We Need to Hear From You

We have the time and classrooms to add new classes to our schedule, but we need to hear from you.  We welcome group and private, tutored instructions in designing, sewing, quilting, embroidery, software, and just about anything else that is fabric related.  Let us know what you want to make and we will make it happen.

 

Mid Atlantic Quilt Show

The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival returns February 24 – 28, 2010 to the Hampton Convention Center.  Visit the MAQF website for all the class and event dates and times.  This year Sew E-Z is offering all of our class and booth demo 6600 machines at a special Quilt Show price, which includes the full 25-year limited warranty.  If you have decided 2010 is the year you want to own a 6600 at a great price; then put a deposit on one of these great machines today.  All of these show machines will be available for pick-up on the last day of the Quilt Show, Sunday, February 28, 2010. In addition, all our machines will be offered at a special show price.

 

The Sew E-Z store will be open Monday – Wednesday, February 22 – 24, 2010. However, our store will be closed February 25 – 28, 2010 only.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

Remember, we have a limited number of these 6600 machines, so put yours on layaway now before they are all gone.

 

Sew E-Z Classrooms

Sew E-Z has two of the largest classrooms in the Tidewater area, which are available for sewing bee groups, sewing clubs and other non-profit organizations at no charge.  Just give us a call to schedule a time and date.

 

New Classes

Continuous Stippling/Borders/Embroidery

Tuesdays, February 9, 16 and 25, 2010 at 10:00am or 6:00pm, and Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12 noon.

Quilt Binding

Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 12 noon.

Giga or Macro Hoop

Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 1:00pm. 

Rotary Cutters

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:00am & 6:00pm.  This is a free class. 

Watercolor Quilt

Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 9am. 

Embroidery Basics and Placement

Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 10:00am or 6:00pm.

Anne’s Big Block Quilt

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 10 am and 6pm. 

 

Tuesday’s is Embroidery Day

Every Tuesday is embroidery day.  Start one of several different projects, finish a previous embroidery project, or let us help with that difficult embroidery project.  Did I mention the Hoopsisters Embroidablock is also available every Tuesday?  How convenient is that?

 

Tin Lizzie Quilt Frame

Would you like to quilt your own quilts but just don’t have the experience or room for a quilt frame?  Then come to Sew E-Z to learn how to use the Tin Lizzie Quilt Frame.  Our 3-hour, one-on-one class covers loading and unloading a quilt to the frame and using the machine at a cost of $45.00. Next, when you are ready, rent the Tin Lizzie for only $15.00 an hour.  We will gladly offer advice and assistance, at no extra charge.  What a deal!  In addition, we can load your quilt for an additional $10.00.

 

Here are some helpful tips and guidelines for quilting a quilt.  The quilt top must be square.  Examine the quilt for areas that don’t completely lay flat. All seams should be flat and smooth, not lumpy.  Plus, make sure each seam is going in a different direction in areas where more than one seam meets.  Examine your quilt for areas where one side of the fabric is just barely caught in the seam.  This is a weak point that could come apart when loading it on the frame.  Cut your batting and back fabric at least 4” wider on all four sides.

 

February Class Schedule

Continuous Stippling
Tuesday, February 9 and 16, 2010 at 10:00am & 6:00pm and Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12 noon
Ladies Night Out
Friday, February 5, 2010, at 6:00pm.
Embroidablock and/or Quilting Motif Quilt
Every Tuesday at 10:00am & 6:00pm, and every Saturday at 10:00am.
Rotary Cutting Skills
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10:00am & 6:00pm.
Learn to Quilt 101
Mondays at 10:00am & 6:00pm.
Adult Learn to Sew
Wednesdays at 6:00pm.
Learn to Quilt 102
Mondays at 10:00am & 6:00pm.
Strip Bingo
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 6:00pm.  Please note:  We have moved it up a week because of the Quilt Show.
Swinging Strips Jacket
Saturday, February 13 and 20, 2010 at 9:30 am.

 

Cuddles Corner

Cuddles is always searching for helpful fabric, quilting and sewing tips and tricks.  Have you discovered some secret about fabric, sewing, or some other related process that made things easier or better?  If so, then send your ideas, tips and tricks to me, Freida.  Keep in mind; we also give credit where credit is due, especially when it comes to good ideas and information.

 

What’s New at Victory Crossing

Victory Crossing is the official name of the area in Portsmouth where our store is located.  We have some great new and old businesses and we want to share with you what they have to offer.  Let them know you heard about them from Sew E-Z. 

 

Dave’s Coffee Bean

Dave’s Coffee Bean is located on Airline Blvd at City Park Avenue.  Dave’s offers a great selection of coffees along with breakfast biscuits, hot dogs, barbecue, and other popular menu items; all served by a friendly staff in a great atmosphere.

 

Read It All

Missed Classes

P-Towne Sewers

Hoopsisters Quilt

Classrooms

MAQF 2010

Tuesday Is

New Classes

Fat Quarters

Tin LIzzie Class

Cuddles' Corner

Recipe Corner

Victory Crossing

Need to Hear

February Classes