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Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, 9:30am – 3:00pm
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Missing Work
Well, this is my last week in the store for a while. My knee surgery is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2009,
at 7:30am. So, while you are on your way to work that morning, just imagine me in a beautiful hospital gown with no make-up,
no hearing aid to hear all the medical talk, and my legs shaved and scrubbed so many times, there certainly can’t be any germs left. Then, by the time you are on your way home from work that evening, I should be getting out of bed for the first time and oh boy what
fun that should be!
Please stop in and make sure Jim, Ruth Ann and Rita aren’t giving the store away. Of course, they are
always glad to see all your smiling faces, too.
2010 Hoopsisters Embroidablock of the Month
Wow! You are going to want to
see the new BOM for 2010. It will knock your socks off. This one is done different from the 2009 BOM. It is truly
unique. There are pictures of it in eight different color ways, so you can better decide what colors you want to use in yours. There is a sample of Month 1 and Month 2 on the class board. I will be working on the store sample after a few weeks and expect
to have the full sample on display soon. Classes will be the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10:00am and 6:00pm, and 1st and 3rd Saturdays
at 9:00am. Sign up now to get your fabric sheets so you can start selecting your fabrics.
New Samples
I did make a new sweatshirt
jacket last weekend, which is now on display at the store. This sweatshirt jacket is really pretty and easy to make, using a
sweatshirt and 1½” strips of fabric. Classes are scheduled for the 4th Saturday in January at 10:00am. Sign up early and
start selecting your fabrics. There is prep work required for this class.
How many of you have seen the beautiful shaw
designed by Marie Osmond? Well mine is finally done. This is a great design and learning continuous hooping is an added
benefit. We do have shaws in stock so you can make one too.
More yet to come!
Black Friday/Saturday Sale
What a sale! We had a great turnout, plus everyone got some really great deals. Watch for the announcement of all our new arrivals.
Used
Machines
· 300E embroidery machine
· 10001 sewing/embroidery machine
· 6500 sewing/quilting machine
· Gracie quilt frame
January 2010 Class Schedule
Embroidablock
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10:00am & 6:00pm, and 1st & 3rd Saturdays,
9:00am
11000 Continuous Stippling
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 11:30am, and Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 10:00am & 6:00pm
Jeans Jacket
with Ruth Dunn
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 9:00am
Monogrammed Placemat with Sheryl C. Hughs
Thursday, January 28, 2010, 10:00am &
6:00pm
Swinging Strips Jacket
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:30am
Learn to Quilt 101
Starts January 18, 2010, 10:00am & 6:00pm
Adult
Learn to Sew
Starts January 12, 2010, 6pm
Learn to Quilt 102
Starts January 18, 2010, 10:00am & 6:00pm
Valentine Table Runner
Tuesday,
January 19, 2010, 10:00am & 6:00pm
Paper Piecing Placemats
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 10:00am & 6:00pm
Toys for Tots &
Food Bank
We are collecting toys for Tots, plus food items to help brighten the holidays for those less fortunate. Bring in a
new toy or any nonperishable food it and receive a 15% discount on your purchase of fabric or notions.
The Christmas Count Down
is at 33 shopping days remaining!
View our Holiday Coupon page for valuable savings to help make the holiday shopping a little brighter:
Cuddles Corner
Sergers
Create a “serger” notebook to log tension and other settings, plus you can place thread and fabric samples
on a page, too. Then, the next time you want a certain look, just refer to your notebook to easily recreate the effect.
Having
tension problems and not sure which thread tension needs to be adjusted? Change the threads to four different colors and then
serge a test sample on the fabric. Now you can adjust the tension dials one at a time until you get the right tension. Rethread the machine with one color thread and serge another sample before serging your project.
Magnifying Lamps
Keep your glass
magnifying lamp covered when not in use, especially if it located near a window. Sunlight streaming through the magnifying glass
can quickly start a flame.
Machine Cover-Ups
Want a quick, inexpensive way to make a sewing machine cover? Take a pretty
pillowcase, cut it off at the correct height, square off the corners and stitch.
Dancing and/or Noisy Machines
If you want to
keep your machine from moving/dancing when sewing or reduce the amount of noise the machine makes, then just place a carpet square
under your machine. This will drastically reduce the noise and keep your machine in one spot.
Velcro Thread Catcher
Attach
a 5” strip of Velcro (hook side) to the flatbed of your sewing machine to prevent the mess of clipped thread on the floor. As
you clip, pass the thread over the Velcro, which grabs and holds it securely. Clean the strip after each project.
Cleaning
Irons
Keep a 12” square of netting on hand to clean fusible interfacing off the bottom of your iron. Warm the iron, wad the netting
into a ball, and gently rub the iron with the netting. The netting won’t scratch the surface, yet it quickly removes the adhesive. You can also fold a brown grocery bag over the edge of your ironing board while the iron is hot, rubbing it over the edge until the
adhesive comes.
Fusible Interface
Place a pillowcase over the end of your ironing board when using fusible interfacing or sewing
appliqués to prevent fusible material from getting on the ironing board cover. You can also place a piece of freezer paper over
the top of your ironing board before using fusibles.
Recipe Corner
These are recipes are from the Amish Family at the Mystery
Quilt Weekend in Pennsylvania:
Cheddar Meatloaf
1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. ground beef
½ cup quick cooking
oats
½ cup chopped onion
1 tsp salt
Dash of pepper
Sauce for Top:
2/3 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
1½ tsp mustard
Beat egg and milk together. Stir in cheese, oats, onion, salt & pepper. Add beef and mix well. Put in baking dish.
Combine ketchup, brown
sugar and mustard, and pour on top of meat mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
Cake
1 cup quick oats
1¾ cups boiling water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
½ cup melted butter
2 extra large eggs
1¼ cups flour
1 tsp baking
soda
½ tsp salt
1 TBL cocoa powder
1-12oz. pkg chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped nuts
Pour water over oats and set aside for 10 minutes. Cream both sugars and butter. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients, oats and half of chocolate chips, mix well. Pour into 9” x 13” pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.