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Hello everyone!,
We have moved and are really looking forward to seeing you. Check us out! Our new address is 1601 E. Lohman, Las Cruces. We are located next door to the Sherwin Williams Paint store.
January means the start of another Mystery Quilt. Marsha C. will begin the 2009 Mystery Quilt on THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 at 1:30 PM. You will receive your first set of instructions on this day. Each month you will receive a new set of directions. The class has a one time cost of $10. The class will meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM. If you haven't joined us for a Mystery Quilt in the past, why not make 2009 the year to do it. If you are unable to attend the Thursday classes, you can still take the class - attendance is not mandatory!
The Sew Club will begin again in February. See you next month.
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Upcoming Classes
Classes for the week of January 5 - 10
SATURDAY, January 10: Stash Pot Pie, 9:30-3.
Classes for the week of January 12 - 17
TUESDAY, January 13: Binding Class, 1:30- 2:30 pm.
WEDNESDAY, January 14: Problem Solving Class, 1:30 thru the afternoon;
THURSDAY, January 15: Problem Solving Class, 1:30 thru the afternoon.
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Stash Pot Pie
We will hold our Stash Pot Pie for January on Saturday, January 10. We were closed on the first Saturday of the month, so we moved the class to the 2nd Saturday for January ONLY.
Come and join us on Saturday, beginning at 9:30 am. Sew all day. Come by and get your cutting directions so you are ready for this months quilt. You need to bring your sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, precut fabric, and a great attitude.
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Software Classes
The new year will start with a new set of Software Classes. Pam and Sharon have worked very hard on putting together a class schedule that includes beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes.
Beginning Software mastery classes will begin on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:30 am. This class is for the brand new owner of Version 5 embroidery software. There are 7 lessons for this class. If you purchased Version 5 and have not had any of your software classes, these are the mastery classes that we offer. You may also come to the class if you need to refresh your skills. Please call to let us know that you will be attending the class.
Pam will also be teaching an intermediate and advanced software class. Her Intermediate class will be held on Wednesday mornings. The first class is Wednesday, January 21 beginning at 9:30 am. The Intermediate class is 7 sessions. The Advanced Software class will begin in March.
The Intermediate and Advanced Software classes will cost $10 per class or $60 for all Intermediate classes and $60 for all Advanced classes. The classes will be limited to 6 students. YOU MUST BE PROFECIENT IN AND HAVE COMPLETED THE BEGINNING SOFTWARE CLASS
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January 13,- 15
On Tuesday, January 13 Marsha C. will offer a binding class. If you have taken any of her quilt classes, this is the class you need to finish your quilt. She has a very easy way to attach the binding. Class will start at 1:30 pm. Cost of class is $10. Please come by and register or call and register.
Do you have an unfinished project or a project that you are working on, but have some kind of problem with it? On Wednesday, January 14 or Thursday, January 15 we will be available to answer any questions you might have. This will be a private session so we will charge $5. You may come anytime after 1:30 pm. Give us a heads up that you are coming so that we can make sure to have someone available for you.
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Bernina Sewing and Design Center’s Weekly Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Here are a couple of tips that are sure to please and give great results!
Press and Rest Works Best! Once you have pressed your fabric pieces, let them cool in place. This prevents distortion of bias edges. (This tip is from Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting.)
Windows Work Wonders! To see what a medium or large print fabric will look like when it's cut into smaller pieces, I cut different size shapes out of a piece of "Funky Foam" sheets (available at Hobby Lobby). My "windows" are 2", 3" and 4" triangles, 2", 3", 4" squares, and a couple of diamond sizes. I then lay my "windows" onto the fabric and "voila," instant picture of what my fabric will look like in my quilt blocks.
Click here for more Tips, Tricks and Techniques
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Repairs now being accepted
The repair shop is still being set up, but repairs will be accepted. Bring in your machine for a much deserved "spa" day.
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Bernina 830 has arrived
The "NEWEST" and "LARGEST" Bernina Sewing Machine is HERE! Bernina Sewing and Design has received its Bernina 830 and you are invited to come and check it out.
We know that everyone has been waiting to come and check out the new machine - well now is your chance. We would love to show it to you.
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 Java Bistro Fabric
The newest arrival in our fabric is Bistro by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. As you can see by the picture, it is a coffee themed fabric. The fabric would be great for aprons, table runners, or wall hangings. Come in and give it a look!
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 Newest fabric arrivals
We have received new fabric. It is Cowboy hats and Cowboy boots on a solid background. The fabric is beautiful and would make a great quilt or even a great apron.
Besides new Cowboy fabric, we have received several bolts from the Marrakesh line of fabric.
Click here to view all our new fabrics!
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The Bernina 8 Series machine
Its here!!!! Come by and experience the Bernina 8 Series, the world's only luxury high-performance sewing and embroidery system.
Bernina has topped themselves! You won't believe it. How about bigger everything - size of the machine, size of the bobbin (40-60% larger), hoop size, larger color screen (up to 7"), speed (1100 spm), and soooooooooooooo much more!
All of this and even more is on the new 820 and 830 sewing and embroidery systems.
Learn more about the bernina 8 series
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The AccuQuilt is here