May 2011 
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Dear Friends, 

Spring is here and so are the spring rains. I'm tired of the gloom and ready to enjoy the spring blooms.  There are lots of exciting new things at the store and we look forward to you stopping by to see them.  Spring is blooming here in the store with all the new spring fabrics.  Come by to see and feel but please no drooling.

 As you begin that spring cleaning and organizing you may find that it is finally time to get your sewing area in order and what better way to do that then with a new sewing cabinet.  We offer a variety of styles from Koala cabinets, Perfexion, Taylormade and Arrow.  Your needs are unique and our cabinets can be personalized to fit that unique need. 

Class Schedule

Sewing Guild    

 Tuesday May 3rd                  10:00                                     Fee: None

Fenton Daytime, a chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00. Come learn and share projects with a great group.

Beginning Sewing - Teacher Dorothy York/Vicki Brown

Thursday May 5^th, 12^th, 19^th and 26^th            6:00 - 7:30                  Fee: $80.00

In this class you will learn the basic use and control of a sewing machine as well as how to read a pattern.   You will make a pair of pajama pants. This four week class is a must for the beginning sewer. A supply list is available upon signing up for the class.   Class will include the fabric, thread and pattern needed.

Embroidery Club
Wednesday May 11^th                  1 to 2p.m                      Fee: None

Everyone with an embroidery machine is welcome. This is an opportunity to meet with other embroiders and share ideas and make fun projects.  Club meets the second Wednesday of each month.  Call for details as to what we are making and to get a supply list. Don't forget to bring your sew n tell.

Beginning Quilting - Teacher:  Betty Adams

Friday May 13^th                         10:00-2:00                    __  Fee: $20.00

LEARN TO MAKE A QUILT FROM BEGINNING TO END.  WE WILL BE MAKING THE QUILT BLOCK IN CLASS.  YOU WILL PIECE, QUILT AND BIND A SMALL SAMPLE IN ONE CLASS.  USE THESE METHODS TO MAKE OTHER QUILTS OR PROJECTS.  KIT IS SUPPLIED.

Sausage Roll Pillowcase - Teacher: Vicki Brown

May 18^th                                     2:00 - 4:00                    Fee: $15.00

WANT TO KNOW HOW THE PROFESSIONALS MAKE PILLOWCASES WITH NO RAW SEEMS SHOWING?  COME LEARN THIS WONDERFUL, EASY WAY TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PILLOWCASES WITH CUFF AND FLANGE WITH ONLY 1SEAM. 

LeMoyne Star (Stack and Whack) - Teacher:  Betty Adams

Saturday  May 21st      10:00 - 2:00                                      Fee $15

Back due to popular demand!  Learn the simple yet beautiful technique of Stack and Whack.  Each star makes a different pattern using the same fabric.  This is truly an amazing style of piecing.  You'll be hooked on the stack and whack technique.  Fabric to be purchased from Fenton Sew N Vac.  Basic sewing supplies needed.

You can register for class either at the store or by phone.  Fees are due at the time of registration and can be paid in person at the store, by credit card over the phone, or with a check through the mail.  A paid class fee is the only thing that guarantees your spot in class and prevents you from being "bumped: when the class fills.

Class registration closes three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.

No fees will be refunded or credits issued for a missed class.  Our commitment to our instructors does not allow make-up classes.  Refunds or in-store credits will be issued only if: (a) The store cancels the class, or (b) You notify us three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.

Only registered students may attend a class.  Any one "sitting-in" must also register.

In order to provide high-quality sewing education, we ask that materials and supplies for classes be purchased at Sew N Vac whenever possible.  Students are eligible to receive a 10% discount off regular priced merchandise for class materials and/or for purchases of regularly priced merchandise on the day of the class.

Please refrain from using colognes and perfumes; someone in class may have an allergic reaction to heavy fragrances.

The classroom opens 15 minutes before scheduled class time.