September marks National Sewing Month, a day declared by official Presidential proclamation, to be set aside in observance of the sewists of our great nation.

Sewists literally and figuratively built the fabric of this nation. To this day, as in days of old, quilts are made to comfort loved ones, apparel is created to clothe family, houses become homes with decorative projects. And every day, little ones sit down with thread and needle for the very first time to delight in the wonder of creating something with their very own tiny hands.

Please celebrate yourself this month, for you are a sewist, a quilter, an artist. You are not only expressing yourself creatively, you are carrying on a tradition that is rooted far beyond the birth of our nation.

So from all of us at The Fabric Garden, Happy National Sewing Month to you!

Sew on, sew well, sew often.

To help celebrate, we are having a National Sewing Month Celebration this Saturday September 20. Details are below.

All the best,

Your friends at The Fabric Garden

FREE GIFT
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

We've created a pattern especially for the occasion, and are including the free pattern and some fabric in a 'kit' to make a little sewing project!

(Free gift on Sat. September 20, while supplies last, ages 18+, one per person)

ALL the bolted fabrics in our main shop will be on sale this Saturday!

What better way to celebrate sewing than to pick out some great fabrics to make your fall and winter projects at sale price. Over 10,000 bolts to choose from, including over 3,000 bolts of batiks.

(15% off bolted fabric in main store only, excludes sale fabrics in Corner Cottage. Not combined with other discounts or coupons. 1/4 yard minimum. )

UP TO $500 OFF!

You sew deserve a new machine, and National Sewing Month is the perfect time to treat yourself. Take advantage of this one-day-only sale on all sewing machines, sergers, quilting machines, embroidery machines, and longarm quilter.

Special financing available so you can sew today, pay later. See store for details.

(Machine sale on Saturday Sept. 20 only. Not combined with other offers or discounts. In-stock items only, while supplies last)

We are happy to welcome some new additions

to the Janome family of machines...

Steeped in a tradition of excellence... Italy's famous Necchi manufacturing family began producing innovative and intuitive sewing machines in 1919. We are very happy to be able to offer Necchi fine machines to you as part of our Janome Family of Sewing Innovations.


Necchi EX30 Machine The EX30 has everything you need for great sewing, quilting, and home d�cor projects. Choose from 30 built-in stitches, including 3 one-step buttonholes--all accessed through direct stitch selection. The twin banks of wide angle LED lights make it easy to see your work, and the optical magnifier gives you an up-close view. Enjoy advanced features like a Start/Stop button, automatic thread cutter button, built-in needle threader, and memorized needle Up/Down with Down as default. You'll also love the included 16" x 11" extension table. Now you have the space you need to handle even your biggest projects.	Nechhi EX60 Machine Sew with style! The award winning design on the EX60 will impress anyone at first glance. At closer inspection, you'll find 60 stitches and 4 built-in buttonholes. You can sew anything using the included 16" x 11" extension table and be completely free of the foot control using the start/stop button and knee lift. Plus you can see your work easier than ever with the included optic magnifer.	Necchi EX100 Machine Advanced features, outstanding standard accessories, and award winning design - the Necchi EX Series' highest level model is guaranteed to impress. The top of the line EX100 includes 100 stitches, start/stop button, automatic thread cutter, and built-in needle threader. Plus a 16" x 11" extension table, 3 piece LED light, optic magnifiers in three different magnifications and knee lifter standard. Fully loaded and priced right!

Corner Cottage Freshly Stocked with Sale Items

Our Corner Cottage is always filled with Sale Items - fabrics, kits, patterns, books, samples and more.

We've just freshly stocked the Corner Cottage in time for you to start creating those fall and holiday projects! Stop on in and get some true bargains.

Below is the original text from the proclamation signed in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan:

Proclamation 4976 - National Sewing Month

September 24, 1982

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Tens of millions of Americans sew at home. Their efforts demonstrate the industry, the skill and the self-reliance which are so characteristic of this Nation.

In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our economy the Congress has, by Senate Joint Resolution 205, designated September, 1982, as National Sewing Month.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September, 1982, as National Sewing Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of Sept. in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightytwo, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh.

RONALD REAGAN

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