Newsletter - Hamilton Sewing

Winter 2015, Volume 27, Issue 1
Hamilton Sewing News
Happy New Year!
TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL
CUSTOMERS & THEIR FAMILIES.
We’re kicking off the New Year with great new
products, projects and savings !
New Products:
Featured Favorites:
The Baby Lock Family is growing
again with the addition of four new
models due to arrive this January.
Baby Lock hits it out of the park with
the Lyric that not only has 250 built-in
stitches, but also includes an extension
table, knee lift, lots of lighting and 14
accessory feet! Go ahead try to grow
out of this machine.
Sporting 300 stitches, lateral and diagonal sewing, pivot function and an ample
bed space for even your largest quilts,
the Soprano was designed for quilters
by quilters. Absolutely awesome!
The Baby Lock Aventura is a mid-line
sewing and embroidery machine chalkfull of features not found on other machines at twice the price!
Tool – Make taking out seams and
stitches a pleasant chore. The new
Gingher Seam Ripper features a retractable razor edged cutting blade and
an ergonomic handle to make it the
finest seam ripper you will ever find.
Designed and engineered in Sweden,
the Husqvarna Designer Ruby Royale
features deLuxe Stitch System, Exclusive Sensor System, exclusive Sewing
Advisor, Ultimate Interactive Touch
Screen, Dimensional Applique, plus
Applique Design.
Handi Quilter Avante ~ offers HQ
integrated technology and engineering
functionality the quilters required, Plus
NEW Enhanced Features: Interchangeable Handi Feet (1/4” ruler foot & opentoe), UV Lights, Low-bobbin Estimator,
Four Basting-Stitches and more.
Visit us today for your personal demonstration.
Upcoming Events:
Notion – The Bobbin Saver is a convenient organizer for metal or plastic
bobbins, large or small. Bobbin
threads won’t tangle or unwind. It’s
amazing that they just don’t slip at all.
Holds over 20 bobbins. Available in
red, lilac or blue.
Open House –
Friday, January 9th &
Saturday, January 10th
Register for Your Winter 2015
Classes & Receive
10% off all Class Registration
Save 15% when you register
with a friend
More inspirational classes than
ever to choose from
New Classes:
Fabric – New Man About Town
Flannel is one of the best-dressed
flannel collections this season with a
wide range of prints inspired by men’s
suiting. It’s a high quality cotton with
a wool-like finish. Created by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics.
Our new class schedule is here and
there is something for everyone!
We have just the project for you to
master a new technique or polish
your sewing skills. We have been
very busy designing classes that
allow the sewer, quilter or embroiderer to
Create ~ Dream ~ Be Inspired
Machine Accessory – You can direct
the StarMag Sewing Machine Lamp
exactly where you need it most. It
easily mounts to the side of your machine. The Daylight LED’s provide
high contrast and accurate colour
matching, making it easier and less
tiring to work and see details clearly.
STORE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday & Monday
Closed
Gift Certificates - Gift Certificates are
available in any denomination. Perfect
for Birthdays, Anniversaries or to
simply say Thank You.
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NEW Products, SALES
& Promotions !!
Hamilton Sewing Machine
1564 Main Street West Hamilton Ontario L8S 1E7
[email protected]
905 527 6794
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KNOW YOUR COMPUTER
SEWING MACHINE
HQ LONGARM T&T
with Michele
(4-6 sessions)
Master your computer sewing machine
as you discover its’ amazing “ins and
outs”. Learn the fundamentals of computer sewing machines, its’ many sewing techniques and programming capabilities. Classes are open to ALL computer sewing machine owners.
Free with machine purchase from
Hamilton Sewing.
To reserve your seat please pay for
your kit when registering for the class.
Session 1-4
Cost: $140
(Instr. & Workbook Incl.)
Kit Fee: $15
Tuesday, Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3 & 10
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 5 (Programming)
Cost: $35
(Instr. & Workbook Incl.)
Kit Fee: $5
Tuesday, February 17
From 6:30pm-8:30pm
Session 6 (Directional Sewing)
Cost: $35
(Instr. & Workbook Incl.)
Kit Fee: $5
Tuesday, February 24
From 6:30pm-8:30pm
FOOT OF THE MONTH QUILT 2
EMBROIDERY INSPIRED
with Michele
(1 Session per Month)
Come join us to learn new embroidery
techniques and stay up to date on any
new products on the market. We have
lots to inspire you with. This class is
open to anyone who owns an embroidery machine.
Cost: $25
(Incl. Inst.—Supplies extra)
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each
month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
COMIING SOON
1-YEAR
EMBROIDERED PROJECT
Details to follow
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with Dianne/Michele
(1 Session per Month)
Join Dianne and you will learn lots of
tips, tricks, new designs, patterns,
techniques and tools to make your HQ
LongArm quilting more creative and
enjoyable. Each month will be jam
packed with information, fun, friendship, great quilting!
Cost: $25
(Incl. Inst.—Supplies extra)
We meet the 4th Saturday of each
month from 10am to 12noon
with Dianne/Michele
(1 Session per Month)
Embark on a wonderful journey in the
quilting world! Our Foot of the Month
quilt offers you lots of fun while you
discover how to use your Circular
Attachment and more. We will do
one block each month until it is finished, the 12th Month we will assemble your quilt.
Cost: $25 per month
(Incl. Inst.—Supplies extra)
We Meet the 3rd Thursday from
6:30pm to 8:30pm or 3rd Saturday
from 10am to 12noon of Each Month
Start Dates: Thurs., Sept 18th or Sat.,
Sept. 20th
KNOW YOUR EMBROIDERY
MACHINE
with Michele
(3 Sessions)
Learn how to place, rotate, resize embroidery designs and more. Discover
why certain stabilizers provide the best
results on different fabrics. Classes are
open to ALL embroidery machine
owners.
Cost: $105 (Instr&Workbook Incl)
Free with machine purchase from
Hamilton Sewing.
To reserve your seat please pay for
your kit when registering for the class.
Kit Fee: $25
Tuesday, March 3, 10 & 17
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
KNOW YOUR SERGER
with Michele
(3 sessions)
Enter the time-saving world of
serging; from threading and stitch
adjustments to rolled hems and more.
Learn how to get the most out of your
serger; including tips, techniques and
shortcuts. Classes are open to ALL
computer sewing machine owners.
Free with machine purchase from
Hamilton Sewing.
To reserve your seat please pay for
your kit when registering for the class.
Cost: $105
(Instr. & Workbook Incl.)
Kit Fee: $15
Wednesday, Jan. 21 & 28, Feb. 4
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
FOOT OF THE MONTH QUILT 1
with Dianne/Michele
(1 Session per Month)
This is a fabulous little quilt is designed to teach you how to use some
of the Specialty Presser Feet. There are
twelve blocks that use a variety of
sewing techniques and embellishments. We start this month with the
center block and then do one block
each month until it is finished, the 13th
Month we will assemble your quilt.
Cost: $25 per month
(Incl. Inst.—Supplies extra)
We Meet the 3rd Saturday of Each
Month from 2pm to 4pm
Start Date: Sat., Oct. 18th
FREE-MOTION PLAY
with Dianne
(1 Session per Month)
Dianne will assist you in improving
your free-motion quilting, embroidery
and thread play skills every month.
You’ll have the opportunity to use
many new embellishing techniques to
enhance fabric colours and textures,
lights and shadows, dimension and
detail.
Cost: $25
(Incl. Inst.—Supplies extra)
We meet the 3rd Monday of each
month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
[email protected]
905 527 6794
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KNOW YOUR SERGER FEET
PILLOW PIZZAZZ
SERGE A CARDIGAN
with Michele
(2 sessions)
Now that you have discovered the timesaving world of serging; it’s time to
master the accessory feet designed specifically for your serger. Classes open to
ALL serger owners.
Free with machine purchase from
Hamilton Sewing.
To reserve your seat please pay for your
kit when registering for the class.
Cost: $70
(Instr. & Workbook Incl.)
Kit Fee: $10
Wednesday, February 11 & 18
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
with Dianne
(1 Session)
Create an accent pillow of a simple
flower bouquet using Sashiko stitching, appliqué, decorative embellishments and more. Add beads and buttons to give your flowers depth.
Cost: $35
(Instruction Incl. - Supplies extra)
Saturday, February 28
From 1pm to 4pm
(1 session)
Interested in knowing what a serger
can do for you then this class is for
you. Whether you have one and hesitate to use it or not join us and make a
cardigan to wear home. Please bring
your serger if you have one, if not, we
will be happy to lend you one.
Cost: $60 (Instr. & Materials Incl.)
Friday, February 6
From 10am to 1pm
TWIST ‘n SHOUT TOTE
with Dianne
(1 Session)
The Twist and Shout Tote Bag pattern
comes in styles - charm and strippy. The
skill level is for a confident beginner to
an experienced seamstress and you can
use Jelly Rolls to make multiple tote
bags or charm squares.
Cost: $35
(Instr. Incl. – Supplies Extra)
Saturday, March 28
From 1pm to 4pm
FELTED LANDSCAPES
with Dianne
(1 Session)
This is a landscape class in which you
will build on your past class knowledge
and complete a landscape picture using
your embellisher.
Cost: $50
(Instruction Incl.—Supplies extra)
Saturday, January 31
From 10am to 5pm
SIMPLE CURVES RUNNER
with Michele
(3 sessions)
With a special ruler and a free pattern
this table runner is easy to make. The
length and width size is easily adjusted.
The combinations are endless! Warning…These are addictive!!
Cost: $55
(Inst. Incl. – Supplies extra)
Tuesday, March 24, 31 & April 7
From 6pm to 9pm
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At Class Meetings
SENSATIONAL SERGER FOLIO
with Michele
(2 sessions)
Let’s start joining the exciting features
your serger can perform as you create a
sensational serger folio. Cover Stitch
machines optional.
Cost: $45
(Instr. & Fabric Kit Included)
Wednesday, March 4 & 11
From 6pm to 9pm
ANGEL HEARTS RUNNER
with Dianne
(A Full Day Event)
Combine Applique, Couching & Deco
Stitching Techniques in this exquisite
bed or table runner.
Cost: $50
(Instr. Incl. – Supplies Extra)
Saturday, February 14
From 10am to 4pm
DISCOVER QUILTING WITH
EMBROIDERY
with Michele
(1 Session)
Are you a quilter and wondered about
incorporating embroidery into your
quilting? Then join me as you spend
three hours discovering how to combine Quilting with your Embroidery
machine. Have fun learning how these
techniques will take your quilts to another level of creativity.
Cost: $45 (Supplies Incl.)
Friday, March 6 from 10am to 1pm
LANDSCAPES IN FABRIC &
FIBRE ~ Intermediate
with Dianne
(A Full Day Event)
If you enjoyed Dianne’s beginners
class and want to have more fun join
us for her advance class. Bring your
own photograph of a favourite place
and create your own landscape with
fabric & fibre and Dianne’s creative
inspiration. Or you may also choose a
scene from Dianne’s collection.
Cost: $50
(Instr. Incl. – Supplies & Kit extra)
Saturday, January 10
From 10am to 5pm
OPEN HOUSE
Friday, January 9th
Saturday, January 10th
SAVE 10% on all Classes
LANDSCAPES IN FABRIC &
FIBRE ~ Advanced
with Dianne
(A Full Day Event)
This is a landscape class in which you
will build on your past class knowledge;
plus, learn Dianne’s secrets to selecting
landscape colourways. Complete a
landscape picture by piecing, appliquéing and fusing fabric layers. Watch
your picture come alive through the use
of thread painting, embellishment, fabric colour, texture, light and shadow.
Machine embellishers optional.
Cost: $50
(Instr. Incl. – Supplies & Kit extra)
Saturday, March 14
From 10am to 5pm
[email protected]
905 527 6794
NEW YEAR CLEARANCE
Huge Discounts
On All Open Stock & Floor Model
Sewing Machines & Sergers
Quantities are Limited - Sale Ends January 31st
FEBRUARY SWEETHEART SALE
For the month of February
SAVE UP TO 25% OFF
On Sewing Notions, Threads & Feet
30% Off All Red & Pink Fabrics
February 10th to 14th
SPRING ORGANIZING SALE
PAY NO HST
On all Sewing Cabinets & Storage Units
For the month of March
Last Saturday of Every Month
SKINNY BOLT SALE
45% OFF bolts with less than1.95 metres
CLASS REGISTRATION & STORE POLICIES
Class fees are required at the time of registration to guarantee
your spot. Class space is limited, so register early. HST is not
included in class prices listed.
If you must cancel, I respectfully request that you provide one
week notice for a full refund. In the event that a class is cancelled, registrant will receive a full refund or may apply it to
another class.
Some classes will include materials while others will require
project kits or supplies to be purchased in advance. Please
ensure that you receive your supply list upon registration.
Hands-on classes require your machine to be in good working
order. Bring your owner’s manual and standard accessories to
Hamilton Sewing Machine
1564 Main Street West Hamilton Ontario L8S 1E7
each class. On occasion some machines may not be suitable
for a special technique; do not despair, you may use one of
ours to complete the project.
“Brown Bag Lunch” seminars are full day events in which we
ask you bring your own lunch. Hamilton Sewing Machine will
provide beverages and desert.
To begin on time you may wish to arrive 10 minutes early to
allow time to set up your sewing station.
Quantities may be limited on select sale items. Visit store for
details or email [email protected]
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[email protected]
905 527 6794