the Boone Newsletter

Boone Location
1542G Hwy 421S
Boone, NC 28607
(828)264-1049
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Winston Salem Location
3358 Robinhood Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336)760-1121
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September-December 2016
Dear Sewing Friends,
Fall is almost here! Yay! We are SEW excited about our new
classes, events and products at Sew Original. Bernina has come out with
Version 8 Designer Plus Software. Be sure to sign up for our Launch
Party on September 8th! This fall Bernina is introducing the Bernina
700 Embroidery only machine. As soon as it arrives we will schedule an
event to show off its awesome features. Also the Bernina 765 Special
Edition with an exclusive rose gold faceplate will come out this fall!
We have seen a renewed interest in garment design and construction
in recent weeks. We are in the initial planning stages of forming a garment club. It will be based on Linda Lee’s Sew Confident Series. Please
let us know if your are interested. Just in time for garment construction, Bernina has introduced 2 new sergers, the L450 and L460.
Thanks to you, our unbelievable customers, we will celebrate our 14th
anniversary this October. The week of October 10th, we will have amazing discounts and demoes each day. We will celebrate Super Duper Saturday on October 15th! Be sure to fill out our wish book to make it
easier for your loved ones to make your holiday sewing wishes come
true!
Now through October we will be open Tuesday nights until 6:30.
Be sure to “LIKE” both our store locations on Facebook!
Happy Stitching,
Melinda & Boone Staff
Upcoming Events!!
Holiday Open House
Thursday, September 29th
5:30-?
September is NATIONAL
SEWING MONTH!
14th Anniversary
Salabration!
October 10th-15th
Quilt Carolina Shop Hop
October 6th-15th
Machine Mastery Classes
Sew Original requires that you pre-register for ALL Classes. Payment is due at time of registration. This assures your place
in the class. We need this commitment from you in order for our classes to run smoothly. Also, it helps our teachers to properly prepare for
the class. Our teachers work hard to offer classes they hope our customers will want to take & enjoy. Sew Original must make a commitment to the teachers ONE week prior to the start of the class. Therefore, refunds are available only when a student cancels at least 7 days
prior to the class. No Refund will be given if student cancels within the 6 days before class. In the event that Sew Original must cancel a
class, individuals will be contacted and a full refund will be given. Please do not ask for exceptions. Remember all students are here to learn
new techniques and build their sewing skills. As much as we love children, we ask that you DO NOT bring your children to class, unless it is
a class for your child or a class that is for child & parent working together. Please arrive only 15-20 minutes before your class is scheduled.
This allows the teacher time to set up the classroom and get ready for the class. Please let us know if you have a class you want to see in
our shops. You may also create your own class. Get 3 or more friends together, contact us, and we will find a teacher and set aside a time
for the class. MM classes are provided to you when you purchase a new or used machine from SO. There is a $50 fee per class for all NON
SEW ORIGINAL PURCHASERS. Class 1 is required before taking any other mastery classes. Bring your Mastery Workbook, scissors, pins
and cotton thread to class.
Class 1a: Intro to Your Machine Needles, Threads, Maintenance, Basic Stitching
9/3 10:00
9/12 10:00
10/3 10:00
11/7 10:00
12/5 10:00
Class 1b: Basic Operation Basic stitches, utility functions, hemming
9/3 1:00
9/12 10:00
10/3 1:00
11/7 1:00
12/5 1:00
Class 2a: Basic Operation Buttonholes, Button Sew-On, Zippers
9/13 10:00
10/4 10:00
10/8 10:00
11/8 10:00
Class 2b: Stitch Fun Functions, Memory, Alphabets
9/13 1:00
10/4 1:00
10/8 1:00
Class 3a: Stitch Fun continued
9/15 10:00
10/6 10:00
11/8 1:00
Free Motion, Bernina Stitch Regulator, Double Needle, Wing Needle
11/10 10:00
11/5 10:00
Class 3b: Creative Options
Set up, Personal Program, Directional Stitching (for 185-200-730)
9/15 1:00
11/10 1:00
10/6 1:00
11/5 1:00
Serger Mastery Dates TBA
Beginning Serger Mastery
Advanced Serger Mastery
Embroidery Machine Mastery Classes
Class 1: Embroidery Essentials - Required before all Embroidery Classes (All machines)
All the basics for successful embroidery & Hooping. Bring your Mastery Workbook & your large hoop
9/16 10:00
10/7 10:00
11/11 10:00
Class 2: Embroidery Basics (for Embroidery Machines Only) Using your Embroidery Machine
Bring your Sewing Machine, Embroidery Module & all embroidery accessories (hoops & #26 foot)
9/16 1:00
10/7 1:00
11/11 1:00
Class Policy
Please be sure to sign up early! We must make a commitment to our teachers seven days in
advance. Please be sure to bring basic sewing supplies, and arrive 15 minutes before class
time to get set up. Remember when talking a class at Sew Original, you receive 15% off class
supplies in addition to any purchase made during your class time.
Classes In Boone
T-Shirt To Tunic
Join us for this class and learn how to turn an inexpensive
Men’s 4X T-Shirt into a designer original. Basic sewing skills
required include the ability to; layout, cut, serge, sew. Finished tunics may be embellished with monogramming, embroidery, novelty stitches and/Finished tunics are a perfect
length for leggings and a great beginning to your fall wardrobe.
September 9th 10-4 Teacher: Diane Ward
$50
Free Motion Machine Quilting 2
If you have some basic experience with free motion quilting,
this class will give you a chance to practice new designs not
taught in the beginning class. Make a small quilt using solid
colored fabrics by cutting sixteen 4.5” squares and stripping
them with 1.5” sashing using a 4” x 4” layout (4 rows across
and 4 rows down). Bring this top to quilt, as well as quilt
sandwiches about 12” square to practice each design before
trying it on the actual quilt.
November 15th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Patty Blanton $50
Let The Fabric Speak To You
This modern quilt gives you a chance to use your free motion
quilting skills in a slightly different manner. You will need a
patterned fabric (such as a floral fabric) and a light colored,
coordinating background fabric for the basic wall hanging as
well as a border fabric if desired. The floral fabric will be cut
into square and will be arranged with the background fabric.
The floral motif will be extended into the background fabric
using free motion quilting.
Date 10:00-4:00
$50 + pattern & material
Teacher: Patty Blanton
Family Embroidery Wall Art
This is a class using embroidery software. We will be working
on applique, lettering and ornaments, The finished product
would be a great gift for a family member or for yourself. We
will try to do the software part in the morning and stitch in the
afternoon.
September 26th
10:00-4:00
Teacher: Faye Williams
$20
Night Before Christmas Tile Scene
English Paper Piecing & Christmas Projects
Learn the basics of English paper piecing using shapes such as hexagons
and diamonds. Bring various Christmas fabrics (fat quarters or fat eights or
similar sized scraps will work) and use the shapes to make a Christmas
stocking or Christmas wall hanging. Explore other projects that can be
made from these shapes.
November 29th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Patty Blanton $50
Jacket/Vest
Take a simple pattern, some of the fancy stitches built into your machine,
a few fancy threads and end up with a one of a kind ‘art to wear’ garment.
October 15th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Peggy Cerchione $ 50
Labyrinth Walk
A two block wonder of a quilt that appears three dimensional when pieced
together. Featured on Facebook and Pinterest. Uses three colors and
white accents.
September 19th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Marilyn Wright
$50
Step It up
If you’re looking for a fun and easy project to get you going, this quilt-asyou-go table topper is the one for you! It’s a 24” square Courthouse Steps
Block that is sewn and quilted all in one step. Once the sewing is finished,
all you have to do it finish the edges, and you’re good to go! Or choose any
other color combination, so use a small wall hanging or cheerful table topper for your own home.
September 23rd
10:00-1:00
Teacher: Becky Shippy $30
Melinda Bula’s Art Quilt
Choose between the dogwood or poinsettia design and construct a
fabulous art quilt. It’s easy once you know how. Learn basics of constructing art quilt and thread painting.
October 10th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Marilyn Wright
$50
Thread Painting
Explore the basics of thread painting which you can use with any project.
You will learn about the different methods of thread painting and practice
the techniques. Different colors of thread and a machine will be needed
for the class.
September 30th 1:00-4:00
Teacher: Marilyn Wright
$35
There will be 2 classes for this project. We will working on individual tiles to put together to make a wonderful wall hanging. The
classes are scheduled so that you will get your project done beMemory Aprons
fore the holidays. The borders are also done in the hoop. .
Memory Aprons are created using a simple crisscross back apron patOctober 20th & November 17th 1:00-4:00 OR 5:30-8:30
tern and special mementoes from the designer’s memory bank. Basic
Teacher: Faye Williams
$40
sewing skills required include the ability to ; layout, cut, sew, serge, and
press. Embroidery of specific dates, place and names enhance the choPostcards
sen photo and design or the designer may choose to simply personalize
Learn how to make a postcard you can send to a friend through
the mail. Materials are provided. Choose between a mountain or the apron with a monogram.
October 1st 10:00-4:00 Teacher: Diane Ward
$50
seashore scene. September 30th 9:00-12:00
Teacher: Marilyn Wright
$40 Kit Included
Classes In Boone
Beginning Quilting
This class leads you through the whole process of making a
small, beginner level rail fence quilt, from choosing and cutting
the fabrics to sewing the top, to sandwiching the batting, then
doing the quilting and binding. Its a great introduction to quilting
for those who want to get started, and will also help to hone
skills for those who have already made some quilts. Wednesdays, Sept 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct. 12th, 26th & Nov. 9th
9:00-12:00 OR 1:00-4:00
Teacher: Becky Shippy
$90
15 \ 15
Beginning sewist? Want to learn a new technique? Need help with
an existing project? Then join Becky on Tuesday nights. For only
$15 you can get expert help with any sewing projects! Please call
by Tuesday morning to reserve your spot in class!
Tuesday nights, 5:30-8:30 Teacher: Becky Shippy $15
BOM
We are having two block of the months. Continue with Becky
to make this beautiful Christmas quilt. It’s designed to be finished just in time for the holidays. Marilyn will join us to teach
Eureka.
Saturday, Sept. 10th, Oct. 8th, Nov. 12th & Dec. 10th
9:00-10:00
Reversible Quilt
Want to make two projects in one? Learn to make a reversible quilt using different fabrics for each side. It’s also a quilt
as you go quilt, and when it’s together all you need to finish is
the binding. And, Oh yes, there’s a clever way to make your
binding match EACH side too! Join Becky for this fun and
straightforward technique to make both sides the top!
October 5th & 24th 10:00-4:00 $90
Mother/Daughter Apron Class
For mom’s who have watched their daughters have all the fun, join
your daughter and share the joy! You will learn not only how to use
a sewing machine but also how to read a pattern.
Sept. 10th 10:30-4:30
Teacher: Peggy Cerchione
Cost: $50 for both + pattern & material
Landscape Quilting
Learn some of the basic techniques in landscape quilting as we
create a beautiful mountain scene from fabric. There will be a
pattern to follow and directions for you to build your own representation of a mountain scene. Many embellishments can be
added to add realism to your scene.
September 20th 10:00-4:00
$50
Kwik Sew Skirt
Make either a handkerchief pull on skirt or a wrap around
skirt. Easy to make and easy to wear!
Oct. 27th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Peggy Cerchione
$50
Free Motion Quilting Sampler Blocks
The only way to improve your free motion quilting skills is to
practice. We will be making 12 in quilt sandwiches and learning new quilting designs while building a collection of samples
to use for reference when deciding how to machine quilt projects. Try various thread and battings to see which combination gives you the desired look. We will begin with various grid
designs, learn to stipple, practice making pebbles and lots
more. Gain the confidence you need to finish those beautiful
pieced tops yourself.
Oct. 18th 10:00-4:00
ton
$50
Teacher: Patty Blan-
Ruler Work
You can do ruler work on a domestic machine using a ruler
foot and various rulers and add a whole new dimension to
your quilting. With the basic ruler foot, and the #77 adapter,
you can set up your machine to do ruler work. In this class
you will learn to use the basic 12” Arc ruler (that comes with
the ruler foot from Sew Steady) to do various designs that
incorporate both straight lines and curved lines. Both
straight and curved cross-hatching are easy to do with virtually no marking. Stitch in the ditch and echo quilting around
patchwork designs is much easier using the basic ruler. Sew
Steady also offers a Sampler Template Set, that includes six
rulers and various designs that can be quilted with these rulers will be demonstrated. Are you ready to “Kick It Up A
Notch” and take your machine quilting to the next level.
Oct. 11th10:00-4:00
Teacher : Patty Blanton $50
String Quilt
Ever wonder how to make those great scrappy string quilts? Come
join Laura in a technique and hands-on class to learn how to make
your own. Quilts, wall-hangings, or accessories are easily made in
this way once you get the basic technique down. Bring your
scraps, your planned fabrics or your fabric selvedges and learn a
new tool for your quilting toolbox.
October 25th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: L:aura Heisler Cost: $50
Tuffet
Little Miss Muffet isn’t the only one who needs a tuffet! YOU
can make your own. Add a touch of whimsy to your home or
use as a gift to be treasured for years. In the first 3 hour session you will being the construction of the outer cover, then
finish sewing at home. The second session you will upholster
your footstool, and leave with a finished project! The tuffet
shown used 2 1/2” stripes, a jelly roll or Bali Pop is perfect.
Your custom “Tuffet Upholstery Kit” with choice of feet
Time and Date TBA
Teacher: Kathleen Quirk-Keyser
Bernina Emb. Software
Version 7 classes will be available through December.
Call to schedule.
Row By Row Landscape Wall Hanging
If you missed out on our row-by-row pattern or you would like help
as you try to make the pattern, this class will help you create a
finished wall hanging or table runner. If you purchased the kit for
this from Sew Orginial, we will reduce the class cost to $25. If you
still need a pattern and kit, the cost is the usual $50 class fee. In
addition to the kit, you will need any border fabric you want to use
as well as backing and batting for the piece. Fusible material will
be needed for some of the raw edge applique pieces.
Nov. 14th
10:00-4:00
Teacher: Patty Blanton
Kids Can Sew (Saturdays)
Join Peggy, the biggest kid of all, in September to do a T-Shirt
dress, October to make stuffed mice, and November to make
Christmas gifts.
September 24th, October 29th, November 12th 10:00-4:00
Teacher: Peggy Cerchione
Kids Can Sew (Afterschool)
Join us for a fun, new after school sewing class at Sew Original
called Kids Can Sew! Meeting once a week we will jump right in
and learn the basics of beginning sewing using the new Kids Can
Sew curriculum. Bring your machine or rent one of ours.
Thursdays , 4:00-6:00 ($60 per Month/ 4 classes)
Teacher: Darby Logan
HomeSchool
Join Darby for a kid friendly class with lessons from the new Kids
Can Sew curriculum.
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 ($60 per Month / 4 classes)
Teacher: Darby Logan
Paper Piecing 1
If you’ve always wanted to make those perfect points, then it’s time to
learn the technique of paper piecing. This easy and quick method will
have you looking for the many patterns available to make wonderful
projects quickly and very precisely. We will be making a simple heart
block which you can use as is for a small wall piece, a pot holder, or
combined to make a quilt. Becky will lead you through so come and
have a ball! Sept. 8th 10:00-1:00
Teacher: Becky Shippy
Cost: $30
Paper Piecing 2
This class continues Becky’s PP1 class, and can be easily done the
same day. We’ll be making an easy star block with this one. You will
learn how to make larger paper piecing projects by sewing individual
paper pieced sections together. You can then make blocks such as this
star or even larger wall hangings. You'll also learn how to think about
your other quilting projects to see if Paper Piecing can make blocks
easier or faster. Sept. 22 10:00-1:00
Teacher: Becky Shippy
Cost: $30
Software Inspiration
An excellent opportunity for ALL BERNINA Software
owners - any level of the software, any level of ability!! - A different lesson each month! This is a great
way to become more familiar with tools available in
the software and practical applications/projects for
using the software. A CD with the lesson will be given
each session. Two different levels of participation will
be offered:
Level A: Attend the virtual presentation only
Level B: Attend the virtual presentation and
then do the software exercise on you laptop with Faye guiding you. Class Fee for BOTH levels: $10, includes CD Saturdays, September
17th, October 22nd & November 19th & Au-
COSPLAY
Come join us as we create anime, video game, movie, novel, and comic book character costumes. (Family oriented
please) of your choice! We will have an organizational
meeting on Saturday, September 17th at 1:00.
Knitted Cowl Scarf
If you know how to knit and purl but have been hesitant to
try any pattern stitches, this might be the perfect winter project to get your started. It’s a simple pattern that can be easily adapted for different yarn types and needle sizes. The
sample in the store was made with only one skein of the
beautiful alpca yarn and size 7 knitting needles.
October 28th 10:00-1:00 Teacher Patty Blanton
Free is yarn is purchased from Sew Original, $15 if yarn is
purchased elsewhere.
Shop Hop Fall Quilt
The Shop Hop pattern uses a panel and some coordinating background fabric to create a colorful fall wall
hanging. You will need to purchase a passport ($15) to
get the pattern (as well as 14 others from the shops
participating). The panel used for the shop model is
available in limited quantities. You may use another
panel design if you choose. Learn to cut the panel and
put it back together in this windowpane layout and learn
to create the flying geese border. Materials needed are
listed in the Passport.
Teacher: Patty Blanton
October 17th 10:00-4:00 $50
INTRODUCING THE NEW BERNINA
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE 8 DESIGNERPLUS
Features:
NEW! Color Photostitch
NEW! Integrated design library with powerful search engine
NEW! Quilt block layout features
NEW! 3D globe effects and elastic fancy fills
Enhanced positioning tools and hooping
Auto couching features
Version 8 Launch Party
Thursday, September 8th from 2:00-3:00 OR 5:30-6:30
Holiday Open House!!
Join us again this year for our annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, September 29th starting at 5:30. We will show you ideas for the upcoming holidays, our
fabulous teachers will inspire you to join us for classes, we will have dinner, demoes and door prizes! Please call the store to sign up! Space is limited.
September is NATIONAL SEWING MONTH!
Bring a friend who hasn’t sewn before or hasn’t taken a class at Sew Original to Tuesday evenings 15/15 class and both you and your friend will receive this class for FREE!
September 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3 MM1a 10:00
MM1b 1:00
4
5 LABOR DAY
Store will be
Closed
6 15/15 5:308:30
HomeSchoolers
10-12
8 Paper Piecing 1 9 TShirt to Tunic 10 10 BOM 9-10
10-1
-4
Mother/Daughter
Apron 10:30-4:30
11
12 MM1a 10:00
MM1b 1:00
13 MM2a 10:00 14 Beginning
MM2b 1:00
Quilting 9-12
15/15 5:30-8:30
OR 1-4
HomeSchoolers
10-12
15 MM3a 10:00
MM3b 1:00
Kids Can Sew 4-6
16 EMB 1 10:00
EMB 2 1:00
17 Software Inspiration
Cosplay 1:00
18
19 Labyrinth
Walk 10-4
20 Landscape 10- 21 Beginning
4
Quilting 9-12
15/15 5:30-8:30
OR 1-4
HomeSchoolers
10-12
22 Paper Piecing
2 10-1 Kids Can
Sew 4-6
23 Step it Up 10-1
24 Kids Can Sew 10-4
25
26 Family Embroidered Wall
Art 10-4
27 15/15 5:308:30
HomeSchoolers
10-12
29 Holiday Open
House 5:30-?
Kids Can Sew 4-6
30 Postcards 9-12
Threadpainting 1-4
28 Beginning
Quilting 9-12 OR 14
October
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 Memory Apron 10-4
2
3 MM1a 10:00
MM1b 1:00
4 MM2a 10:00
MM2b 1:00
HomeSchoolers
10-12
5 Reversible Quilt
10-4
11 Ruler Work
10-4
HomeSchoolers
10-12
12 Beginning
Quilting 9-12 OR 14
6 MM3a 10:00
MM3b 1:00 Kids
Can Sew 4-6
7 EMB 1 10:00
EMB 2 1:00
8 BOM 9-10
MM2a 10:30
MM2b 1:30
14
15 Super Duper Saturday
Jacket or Vest 10-4
Quilt Carolina
BEGINS!!
9
10 Melinda
Bula’s Art Quilt
9-4
16
17 Fall In Love
18 Beginning
19
With Quilting 10 Free Motion 10-4
-4
HomeSchoolers
10-12
20 Christmas
21 Let The Fabric
Scene 1-4 or 5:30 Speak To You 10-4
-8:30 Kids Can
Sew 4-6
23
24 Reversible
Quilt 10-4
27 Skirt 10-4
Kids Can Sew 4-6
25 Strin Quilt 104 HomeSchoolers 10-12
26 Beginning
Quilting 9-12 OR 14
13 Kids Can Sew
4-6
22 Software Inspiration
28 Knitted Cowl 10 29 Kids Can Sew 10-4
-1
November 2016
SUNDAY
6
13
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 HomeSchoolers 10-12
2
3 Kids Sew 4-6
4 Holiday Sewing
Retreat at The
Brookstown in
Winston Salem
5 Holiday Sewing
Retreat at The
Brookstown in Winston Salem
MM3a 10:00
MM3b 1:00
7 MM1a 10:00
8 MM2a 10:00
10 MM3a 10:00
11 Emb 1 10:00
12 BOM -10
MM1b 1:00
MM2b 1:00
9 Beg Quilting 9-12
OR 1-4
MM3b 1:00
EMB 2 1:00
Kids Sew 10:30-4:30
18
19 Software Inspiration
25 CLOSED
26
14 Row By Row
Landscape 10-4
HomeSchoolers
10-12
Kids Can Sew 4-6
15 Advanced
16
Free Motion 10-4
17 Christmas
Scene 1-4 or
5:30-8:30K
HomeSchoolers
10-12
Kids 4-6
20
21
22 HomeSchool- 23 CLOSED
ers 10-12
27
28
29 English Paper 30
Piece Stocking 10
-4 HomeSchoolers 10-12
24 CLOSED
December 2016
SUNDAY
4
MONDAY
5 MM1a 10:00
MM1b 1:00
11
12
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 Kids 4-6
2
3
6 15/15 5:308:30
HomeSchoolers
10-12
7
8 Kids Sew 4-6
9
10 BOM 9-10
13 15/15 5:308:30
14
15 Kids Sew 4-6
16
17
HomeSchoolers
10-12
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 CLOSED
25
26
27 15/15 5:308:30
28
29
30
31 CLOSED