San Antonio Was Fun!

Mom and I had a great time in San Antonio. We took classes, took in great information, got to see new products. It was nice to get home and get settled in last week, and to get used to not eating so much wonderful Texas food! We got to eat at the Tower of the Americas, a revolving restaurant.

This week I'm getting familiar with Quilt Motion! This afternoon I'm going to put this quilt on the frame:

Stay tuned. I figure the best way to learn to use it is to just put on a project and go with it. This was from our UFO stash in the basement!

Make sure you visit us this coming Friday for our All About Me Webinar. We're going to learn about machine embroidery on garments. There are lots of great tips on stabilizers and pattern placements.

Come visit!

I'm going to Texas with my Mom!!!!!

So, I'm really excited about next week.

Wish me luck Saturday morning as I run my 9th half marathon out in Mortimer, NC. Where is that? Evidently you go to the end of the earth and take a left. Then I'm coming home to host my husband's 40th birthday celebration. After a fun evening, I should get a little shut eye and be on a plane early Sunday morning!

We're going a day early so we can take in the Riverwalk in San Antonio. We'll check out the Alamo, do some shopping and then prepare for a week's worth of learning at BERNINA University. I'll take classes on the BERNINA Quilt Motion Software, BERNINA sewing machines, and technical classes on how to keep them up to snuff.

Stay tuned next week as I post pictures of our happenings.

We're closing the store for a week, so we'll be closed from July 18th-July 23rd. We'll be here with our cowboy boots July 25th at 10:00AM.

www.creativesewing.com

Come see us tomorrow!!!

It's that time again...time for the BERNINA 48 month financing opportunity.  Come in this weekend to purchase that BERNINA sewing machine that you've been wanting, and receive no interest until July 2015.  It's for purchases $4,000 or more, and there's a bit more fine print, but you can find that at www.berninausa.com. It's Saturday ONLY!!!!!! Can't wait to see you.

Cool thing is, if you are applying for a BERNINA card for the first time and you make a purchase over $1,000, you will receive a Bernette 46 sewing machine. It's a perfect traveling companion and is cute as a button!

How cute is that? We're opening at 10AM and it'll be a busy day!

Thought for the day

I have a quote hung up on my office wall. It says, "Do what you can, when you can, as often as you can, while you can."

I try not to take things for granted and do my best to get the most out of life. My running partner had a terrible bike accident last Friday and has a lot of injuries to recover from. She was training for another half ironman triathlon. That's a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, followed by a 13.1 mile run. For now she'll have to concentrate on doing the simple stuff again.

We need to remember to do the things that make us happy and fulfilled. For my friend it is athletics, for others it might be picking up a needle and thread. So many of our customers come in and tell me they can't see to thread a needle anymore and how hard that is because sewing is something they enjoy that brings happiness.

Oh, sure there are all sorts of handy tools and gadgets that help us along as we age, but my point is, if you love sewing, don't put it off. Do what makes you happy, enjoy the process. Make that baby blanket, or table runner, or whatever it is that gives you satisfaction. I think that living in the moment is important, and not to put off tomorrow for what can bring you joy today.

Just some food for thought.

Here are some cool items that Judy brought in for us to see. She's getting the most out of her sewing hobby. Won't you?

Pillow Techniques Class

Our Pillow Techniques morning class is going on right now, and we're learning how to successfully paper piece, make a flanged edge and how to put in a lapped zipper. We're repeating our demonstration tonight at 5:30PM as well.

If you'd like to come sit and sew, sign up to do so on May 23rd at 5:30PM.

This is so cool!

Happy Birthday, Sereena. I'm glad you're enjoying your new BERNINA! That is one tasty looking cake!

A day early but...

My son told me on the way to school that tomorrow is "May the Fourth Be with You". He's a pretty big Star Wars guy, so this made me laugh.

Last night we had our monthly software workshop and had a good crowd. It's a free class and a great opportunity to get more familiar with your software and ask questions. We meet the first Monday of the month at 5:30PM.

So two things going on...Jessica is reworking our store window for summer. She's put out a big beach umbrella, chairs, beach balls, etc.  On that note we're expecting new Christmas fabric this week.

Lastly, I think I'll share a few more pictures:

Thoughts, musings and information....

Our class schedule is now posted on our website: www.creativesewing.com

From there you can check out what we have to offer and sign up directly on the site. Lots of fun things going on, so come be a part of it.

For Mother's Day a few years ago Mom gave me a set of Feetures, all three volumes, and what a fantastic gift that was. I love being able to pull up pages of information on whatever foot that I'm trying out or learning how to use.

The books are on sale through the month of May for 20% off, which is a great incentive to add them to your sewing library!

Our first session of our Groovy Girls Club was yesterday and we had a good time. We got to have lunch and see a demonstration on the Cash and Carry Bag. Sue showed us a neat way of putting in a zipper that finishes it off nicely. Several ladies are going to come back and sew it out in our FREE SEW session. Just register for a spot on May 10th or 24th to come sew whatever you like with help from us.


Don't forget to come get your Block of the Month, and when you come, bring the completed block with you.

We have a lovely collection of yellows and blues from Moda called Summer Breeze:

We had a full set of jelly rolls and fat quarter packs and we're paring it down bit by bit, so come in soon to get your hands on this happy, lively fabric.

Come see us!

Groovy Girls Club and Stand and Stow Bag

We're excited to start off our Groovy Girls Club on Wednesday, April 27th at 12:00. Each monthly meeting has a fun and exciting theme such as Bag Ladies - or Mom and Me - or how about Groovy Gifts?  You can stock your gift closet with projects that are as fun to make as they are to give.The club will run for 6 months on the fourth Wednesday of each month. 

Make your lunch hour count! 

$10.00 tuition per session includes handouts, a prize and lunch! Call 786.7074 to register.

Stand and Stow Bag
Saturday, April 30th at 10:00AM, store opens at 9:30AM

This simple sack stands up when you pack it and then it folds and stows away. Exclusively available at Groovy Girl Club shops! Small size makes a great lunch bag, medium size is about the size of a grocery bag, and a 9" x 13" pan fits perfectly in the large bag. In class you will make the large size and you are going to love it.  It's big enough to carry almost anything!  

$25 tuition includes pattern, Stand and Stow Bag by Atkinson Designs. Only available at Groovy Girls Quilt Shops!  Call 786.7074 to register and we'll send you a supply list.

Standing...

Stowing...

Just a few pictures to enjoy