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El Paso, TX 79912

Volume 21, Issue 12December, 2017

Las Cruces and El Paso Open Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00, except Tuesday 12:00 – 5:00, Saturday 10:00 – 3:00

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We do our part for our communities—Come “SEWcialize” at these other local events:Las Colcheras Quilt Guild: 3rd Monday at American Legion Post #10, 1185 E. Madrid, Las Cruces.El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild: 2nd Thursday, 7-9 pm, Grace Presbyterian, 8001 Magnetic, El Paso.

El Paso Quilt Association: 3rd Thursday, 7 pm, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2160 Wedgewood, El Paso.Paso del Norte Quilt Guild: 2nd Saturday, 9:30 am, University Presbyterian Church, Resler Drive, El Paso.

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always time to answer your questions and help in any way we can.Some of the classes are to encourage and help you complete projects like Beginning Quilt Piecing in El Paso and the Modern Scrappy Block of the Month in Las Cruces. There is also a Serger Day in each store that is open format – you bring your questions and you will get help. Perhaps you need threading help or wonder how to use a foot. Please do sign up for any class you wish to take whether there is a fee or it is free. It helps to know who is coming!This is also the time when we look ahead to a new year and wonder what classes would appeal to you. Suggestions are

Is it true? Is this the last month of the year? What happened for it to get here so quickly? Hope it has been a year filled with many joys for you and this month will be like the topping on the cake.This is the month when everything at Sew What’s New is counted as our fiscal year also ends in December. There are a few classes scheduled to help you with gift ideas and projects. Of course, there is

appreciated, so do not hesitate to voice your ideas.Finally, THANK YOU for your friendship and support during the year. The 21st Anniversary you helped us celebrate would not have been possible without both. Each of you is SEW appreciated!Our Best Wishes for a MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

LESSONS FOR OWNERS AND SKILLS CLASSES

Sewing Machine or SergerMornings are usually a great time to schedule an owner’s lesson. Private lessons available for a $25 - $35 per hour fee if you did not purchase your machine from SWN. No fee for lesson if machine purchased from SWN, however it is important to make an appointment. Yes, you bring your own machine so you begin to “bond” with it! NOTE: There is no limit on the number of owner’s lessons you may have or how long ago you purchased your machine. Come in for a refresher!

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

Beginning, Beginning Premier+2 (Roni)Designed for those who are upgrading from earlier software versions, and who are unfamiliar with the Ribbon bar structure and the Explorer Plug-In. $35 fee, but free to those who purchased Premier+2 from SWN.LC Sat 12/16 10:00 – 12:00EP Sat 12/23 10:00 – 12:00

Premier+2 Lesson for Owners (Deanna & Roni)December: Basics Introduction, a hands-on class to Premier+2. $35 fee; FREE for those who purchased Premier+2 from SWN. Opportunity to visit and see what you can do with Premier+2.LC Wed 12/13 10:30 – 12:30 (WIN)LC Sat 12/9 10:30 – 12:30 (WIN)EP Mon 12/11 10:30 – 12:30 (WIN)EP Mon 12/11 1:30 – 3:30 (MAC)

Premier + and Premier+2 Software Club (Deanna & Roni) December: Continue with Block 8 of our Witty Sewing Quotes BOM. These blocks are designed as quilt blocks but can be stitched on other items. $20 fee. Stitch-out option listed below.LC Wed 12/20 10:30 – 12:30EP Fri 12/8 10:00 – 12:00

Stitch-Out Block 8 (JoAnn & Roni)Stitch out the design created during Software Club. Use for a quilt or put it on a T-shirt, tote, wall hanging or something else. If you did not create the design, one will be provided to you. $5 fee if you have the design, $25 fee if design is provided.LC Wed 12/20 1:30 – 4:30EP Fri 12/8 1:00 – 4:00

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Beginning Quilt Piecing “Finish Day” (Jane)If you took the Beginning Quilt Piecing series with Jane, even years ago, and have not finished, this is the class for you! Catch up on what you are missing and renew friendships. Stay for all or any of the time. No fee.EP Fri 12/1 10:30 – 4:30

Wish Granted (Connie)Learn the Pineapple Quilting Block during this two-part class. $30 fee, pattern and ruler required. EP Thur 12/7 12:30 – 4:30 AND EP Thur 12/14 12:30 – 4:30

Modern Scrappy BOM Quilt, Finale (Janna)Finish blocks or get help with the borders. No fee for this final class. LC Fri 12/8 12:30 – 4:30

SERGER, HOME DEC, GARMENTS, BAGS

Quick Gifts #3 (Roni & Sally)Learn a variety of techniques for embellishing a towel, then sew a recyclable gift bag! $12 fee.LC Sat 12/2 12:30 – 2:30EP Sat 12/2 12:30 – 2:30

The Everyday Attaché (JoAnn)Create a very handy, attractive wallet/purse during this two-part class. $30 fee, pattern required.LC Mon 12/4 12:30 – 4:30 AND LC Mon 12/11 12:30 – 4:30

Serger Time (Sally)Need help threading, converting to cover stitch, using a special foot, sewing a rolled hem? Bring your serger and your questions and get some help! $10 fee.LC Wed 12/6 1:00 – 4:00EP Mon 12/4 1:00 – 4:00

Quick Gifts #4 (Sally)More gifts! This is a different set. $12 fee.LC Fri 12/15 12:30 – 2:30EP Sat 12/9 12:30 – 2:30

Gallery Showing of ProjectsSee the samples for the January classes, enjoy fellowship and customer Sew & Show. No fee. Come join this happy, inspiring time. Remember, stores close at 3:00 so come early. It is also 5th Saturday, so bring, or buy, your embroidered SWN logo bag and finish out the year with 17% discounts!LC Sat 12/30 10:00 – 11:00EP Sat 12/30 10:00 – 11:00

PM Quilting Class (Connie)IT’S BACK!!! With the commitment of good support for this class, it is scheduled in El Paso. Individual projects this month before starting on the Intermediate Block Quilt series in January. $15 fee.EP Tue 12/12 5:00 – 8:00

Anita’s Attic Special Sale

November 29 – December 6A new opportunity to participate in the Anita Goodesign All Access program. There is now a $99 monthly plan which you may stop with no penalty. Ask about it! Yes, the yearly plans are still available.ANITA IS CLEANING OUT HER ATTIC...

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December 2017

COMING EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF!

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LC & EP Sit & Sew

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EP PM Quilt Class

LC & EP Sit & Sew

LC & EP Sit & Sew

Clear any bolt of fabric, any day, and receive 15% off

EP Beg Quilt Piecing "Finish

Day"LC & EP Quick

Gifts #3

LC Premier+2 Basics

EP Quick Gifts #4

LC MOD Scrappy BOM

FinaleEP Premier+2 Software ClubEP Stitchout

EP Wish Granted Pt. 1LC Serger Time

LC Everyday Attaché Pt. 1

EP Serger Time

LC Everyday Attaché Pt. 2

EP Premier+2 Basics: Win

EP Premier+2 Basics: MAC

LC Premier+2 Basics EP Wish Granted

Pt. 2LC Quick Gifts #4 LC Beginning, Beg.

Premier+2

EP Beginning, Beg. Premier+2

LC Premier+2 Software ClubLC Stitchout

Both SWN locations closed

Merry Christmas

LC & EP Gallery

5th Saturday

New opportunity to participate in the Anita Goodesign All Access program. There is

now a $99 monthly plan which you may stop with no penalty. Ask

about it! Yes, the yearly plans are still available.

Gallery Showing of ProjectsSee the samples for the January classes, enjoy fellowship and customer Sew & Show. No fee. Come join this happy, inspiring time. Remember, stores close at 3:00 so come early. It is also 5th Saturday, so bring, or buy, your embroidered SWN logo bag and finish out the year with 17% discounts!LC Sat 12/30 10:00 – 11:00EP Sat 12/30 10:00 – 11:00

Have yourself a Merry little Christmas!

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December 1 - 31

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