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Stitchin' Post Newsletter 

Sewing Treats -- No Tricks!  

October, 2014 

halloween bucket
Dear Friends,

We are definitely feeling autumn crispness in the morning air, and we've heard some of you mentioning the number of days until Christmas.  Yes, it really will be here before we know it.  We have some great ideas for holiday garments as well as gifts for those special people and lovely things to brighten your home.  We invite you to come by soon to see our October Judy Niemeyer trunk show, new arrivals and shop samples, and to sign up for some great upcoming programs and events.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

All of Your Friends at the Stitchin' Post

P.S. The cute treat bucket above is one of Stacie's creations, made from the Bucket Brigade pattern!

In This Issue
The Sewing Party!
October Trunk Show -- Judy Niemeyer Quilts!
New Arrivals!
This Month's Favorite Links!
Newsletter Special Notion of the Month!
Featured Article
Organize Your Sewing Space with New Inspira Sewing Studio Furniture!
Amish With A Twist II Block of the Month is Coming!
Quilt Market to Preempt October Viking Club!
Save the Dates -- Heirloom Sewing Workshop 2015!
Upcoming Events!
The Sewing Party!
sewing party
HUSQVARNA VIKING is proud to be a part of this amazing event!  On November 8, 2014, thousands of DIY-ers will gather for a fun-filled day of sewing and crafting classes taught online by leading bloggers and educational experts. 

Attendees will have access to more than 30 online classes available on the day of the event and for an additional 90 days. Classes include home d�cor, fashion sewing, quilting and upcycling, crafting, costume design, techniques for turning your craft into an entrepreneurial venture, and more!

Visit The Sewing Party website for class listings and registration information.  Attendees of The Sewing Party are invited to the After Party which will be held at the Stitchin' Post on Saturday, November 15th!
October Trunk Show -- Judy Niemeyer Quilts!
sunflower star
Be sure to make plans this month to spend some time enjoying our trunk show of quilts made from some of our favorite Judy Niemeyer patterns!  The quilts were made by some of our talented staff as well as some very talented customers. The quilts will be going up in the next couple of days, and will be up till the end of the month.  We hope you enjoy the show!
New Arrivals!
birds and butterflies paint fabrics
Great new fabrics from Michael Miller and Windham!

horizon
The yardage of Horizon by Kate Spain for Moda is here.
 cherie
The "Cherie" collection from Art Gallery is in the shop, and we have made a sample quilt for your inspiration!
 
Ruby Royale
Fresh from Husqvarna Viking convention, we have the Designer Ruby Royale and the
topaz 40
Designer Topaz 40 sewing and embroidery machines, as well as the new Felting Embroidery Set and Yarn Embellishment Foot Set
felting set yarn embellishment set
Both of these new accessories are a ton of fun -- be sure to take a look at some of the samples we've stitched out!
felted butterfly

and Stacie's been at it again making more cute stuff!
Arkansas block pillow

This Month's Favorite Links!
pea pod pin cushion
How cute is this?  It's the Pea Pod Wrist Pin Cushion from Moda Bakeshop!
 giant star quiltThanks to customer Susan Rohrenbeck, we found out about this Giant Vintage Star quilt tutorial!
Newsletter Special Notion of the Month!
cute scissors
Our Notion of the Month for October is our Cute Little Scissors!  We have a number of cute new designs available.  These little cuties sell for only $3.99 each and are great small gifts for all of your sewing friends! When you  mention your newsletter coupon you will be eligible for special savings this month! 

October
 Newsletter Special!

   

Buy 2 pairs of Cute Scissors for $3.99 each and receive a third pair free this month when you mention your newsletter coupon!  

 

PLEASE NOTE, THIS SPECIAL IS FOR NEWSLETTER READERS ONLY -- YOU MUST MENTION THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL PRICE! 


Offer Good 
Through October 31st, 2014
Contact Information:
 
Stitchin' Post
1501 Macon Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
501 227-0288
Quick Links
Stitchin' Post home page
 
Featured Article
Special Announcement -- Husqvarna Viking Educator Soni Grint is Coming!
Soni Grint  
 We are pleased to announce our upcoming educational events with our special guest Soni Grint!  Originally from California, Soni began sewing at age 8, and has combined her love of sewing and embroidery with her formal education in physics and computer science.  During her career with Husqvarna Viking in product development, software, and heading up international education programs, she has  spent time living in Sweden and has traveled frequently to London.  At present, she is spending a bit more time in the U.S., and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to have her as our guest on November 4th and 5th!

On Tuesday, November 4, Soni will be presenting a 3 hour lecture/demo program on the Platinum 3000 long arm quilting machine and the Platinum 16 mid-arm quilter, with brief overview of the 960Q sewing machine.  The program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5 will be software day.  In the morning, Soni will be presenting a lecture/demo on the Husqvarna Viking 6D machine embroidery software for those of you who are not yet software owners. Soni will show you the software's capacity for enhancing your embroidery experience.   The afternoon program will be a hands-on class for software owners, designed to help you make the most of your software's capability. 

Seating is limited, so give us a call or come by soon to register for one or both of these educational opportunities!
Organize Your Sewing Space with New Inspira Sewing Studio Furniture!
Inspria sewing studio
Thanks to a combined effort by Inspira and the Closet Maid company, a whole new world of modular organizational furniture has just become available!  Inspra Sewing Studio offers specialized, customizable cabinetry to hold your thread, fabrics, patterns, hoops, stabilizers, and all of your sewing essentials.  The units are exceptionally well-made, with soft close doors and drawers and high-quality hinges, and arrive completely assembled.  Units with doors are stack-able, which allows you to plan your space and purchase exactly what you need to optimize your storage and organization.  We have pieces in the shop soon so that you can see just how wonderful these are!
Amish With A Twist II Block of the Month is Coming!
Amish With a Twist 2
Sign up is underway for our 6 month "Amish With A Twist II" Block of the Month which is set to begin in January, 2015.  Sign up now and join us to create this outstanding 105" square beauty!  The cost will be $34.00 per month for 6 months, which includes patterns and fabrics for quilt top and binding. 
Quilt Market to Preempt October Viking Club!
Jane and Linda
Due to our upcoming trip to International Quilt Market in Houston, there will be no Viking Club in October.  We hope you will all make plans to join us the following Saturday, November 1st, for our Market Splash event where we will demo and share our favorite Quilt Market finds!
Save the Dates -- Heirloom Sewing Workshop 2015!
trisha dress
As requested by several of you, the guest instructor for our spring 2015 heirloom sewing workshop will be Trisha Smith!  Trisha is the designer of Trisha's Treasures patterns, and she is a highly regarded instructor, known well for her classes at Martha Pullen School as well as at Children's Corner in Nashville.  Trisha will be with us March 5 through 7, 2015.  Details of the classes will be worked out soon, but be sure to save the dates!
Upcoming Events!

beginning smocking
Beginning English Smocking- Beginning English Smocking classes are offered each month as a two class series on the first two Thursdays of the month, 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. October classes will be on the 2nd and 9th.  November classes will be on the 6th and 13th.  Call 501 227-0288 to register.

Bag Lady Class -Our October Bag Lady project on Saturday, October 4th will be the "Handmade Gift Bag" taught by Sharron Taylor.
gift bag

 

quilt block  

Beginning Quilting 101 - We still have one opening in our Beginning Quilting 101 class which will be held  on Saturdays October 4th, 11th, and 18th.  Classes will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  We will not be able to offer this class again until next year, so be sure to give us a call right away if you're interested! 

  wreath quilt
Wreath Quilt - Saturday, October 11th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Join Stacie to make this beautiful Christmas quilt using easy piecing, fusible applique, and yo yo accents!

 

Sit and Quilt - Our next Sit and Quilt day will be Friday, October 24th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This is the perfect opportunity to bring an unfinished class project or other quilt project to work on with members of our staff nearby for questions when you need a bit of guidance. Please call to reserve a spot.

 

software

Machine Embroidery Software Class  - Our regular Machine Embroidery Software Class continues on the fourth Saturday, which this month is October 25th. This free class will help you to learn to make the most of your embroidery machine. 

   

No Viking Club this month due to Quilt Market!

truE
TruEmbroidery Lab - This month there is a schedule change.  Andrew DeClue will be available for appointments on Saturday afternoon, October 18th from 1 to 3 p.m. for anyone who would like help using their Mac with their embroidery machine.  Just give us a call if you would like to schedule an appointment.

quilt market logo
Market Splash - Join us on Saturday, November 1st for a day of mini lecture demo classes as we show you all of our great finds fresh from International Quilt Market in Houston!  Look for details in an upcoming e-mail!

lucy
The Sewing Party After Party - Saturday, November 15th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Sign up for The Sewing Party, the online sewing class event which iHusqvarna Viking is helping to sponsor, and then sign up for our After Party!  Spend the day working on your Sewing Party projects and sharing your creative endeavors with sewing friends!

Holiday Trio table runner
Holiday Trio Table Runner - Saturday, November 15th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The appliques are laser cut and ready to fuse and stitch on this beautiful holiday runner!  Join Stacie to make one for your holiday table or to give to someone special!

 

Sit and Sew days -  

Sit and Sew sessions are held on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
Sit and Sew is a great opportunity for those of you with sewing experience who are making children's clothes to come in and enjoy fellowship, with Sharon Chandler available to answer questions when you come to a tough spot! (Please call to reserve a place.) 
  
Sewing Classes for Adults and Children - Barbara Steely's  fall schedule of sewing classes for adults and children is underway.   Adult classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday mornings.  These classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced seamstresses.  Home School classes are on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.  After school classes for children and teens are offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30.  At this time, space is available in the following classes:

Mon & Tues adult classes.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home School class Wed
1:00-3:00 PM

Beginning children's 4 week class
Thurs.- Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23
3:30-5:30 PM

For more information, please contact Barbara directly at 501 680-4521 or [email protected].

Our Tuesday evening Adult Sewing classes are taught by Martha Douglas.  Martha's classes are also suitable for all skill levels including beginners!  For information on openings, please call Martha at 501 920-0929.

The classes page on our website provides our class policies including our refund policy, and more detailed information on many of our classes.  Please remember that payment is required to secure your spot in a class, and even if there is no class fee, you must be registered!

 

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