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The Sewing Machine Buzz By Jeff Vogel

NEW Loyalty Program Starts January 1st, 2016Welcome to 2016! I am excited to announce a new Loyalty Program for Hi Fashion customers. I learned about this program at the Baby Lock Convention, and dealers that use it say their customers love it. We keep track of your six purchases, and on the seventh purchase you receive a nice savings.

• Every customer is eligible, just ask for a card and start filling in boxes for a savings of 10% of the total all six purchases.

• All purchases up to $1,000 qualify (even sewing machine purchases and service). Purchases must be 1 hour apart.

• Your card will have 6 boxes. We will fill in a purchase amount (including sales tax) in each box and after the sixth purchase, the total of all six boxes will be added up and the savings calculated. That savings amount is available to use toward your next purchase. Even sale items apply. The savings are NOT transferable to other customers.

• The cards will be kept in a filing system in the front of the store. The customer will select their card prior to check out, and the total will be filled in, initialed and returned to the file by store staff.

• Multiple cards may be active at the same time. There is no limit on how many cards per year a customer can fill up.

• Sew Savvy members will receive a special color card and a 15% savings rate on all qualified purchases as long as they are current members.

• Machine and cabinet purchases over $3,000 will receive a 15% savings card for 3 years, and a special color card.

• Special promotions will occur though out the year such as FREE BOX or DOUBLE BOX days. Watch your emails and Facebook.

• This program will replace existing incentives and discounts such as; guild discounts, senior discounts, crazy eights, and non-profit. Any crazy eight cards started will be honored until filled up and used, limit one per customer. You still receive a discount; it just takes a loyalty of only 6 purchases.

Our Sew Savvy club also has a few changes starting in 2016. The annual membership will remain $60. Members will receive 15% off on their loyalty card qualified purchase. On Sew Savvy meeting dates, Thursday thru Saturday, they will receive Double Boxes on their loyalty cards. Instead of two free classes you will receive two coupons for $25 each toward any class for twelve months. The discount feature is replaced with the loyalty program. The other benefits and incentives will continue as they were in 2015.

Hi Fashion Sewing Machines NewsletterJanuary-March 2016

Hi Fashion’s Quilters’ Quarter Inch... by Trista Pike

2584 Patterson Rd., Unit BGrand Junction, CO 81505Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30Sat 9:30-2:00

970-256-1293hifashiongj.com

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Welcome 2016! We quilters would like a little extra time in our sewing worlds; a little more time to express our creativity and just play. I want to play with my wonderful sewing machine and all the pretty fabrics, let’s just forget about the “stressful stuff” and sew! Am I right? 2015 was a great year, a milestone in my life! However, I am ready for a little more fun, and a little more sleep at night!

Sometimes we tend to focus on the negative things in life as they seem to stand out more, in the news, in the neighborhood. If you let it, it can really wear on you. You start to wonder... ”What is wrong with people”? Then BAM! Some of my quilter friends do

something amazing! I mean really amazing; the kind of thing that rebuilds your faith in the kindness of people. I am so thankful to be part of a community of quilters.

Quilters have big hearts. It’s hard not to when you spend time with beautiful colors changing their shape into something that is 100% one of a kind. It’s hard not to think about a person you know and love while creating a totally unique masterpiece (with perhaps a few of those little mistakes we don’t have to mention).

Cheers to a New Year filled with happy little dreams of new fabrics in all my favorite colors! Love you Quilters!

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BLB - Baby Lock Basics10:00am-12:00pmBOM - BOM Work Time1:00pm-5:00pm

BOMA - Block of the Month Anonymous10:00am-4:00pm

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MB - My Bernina Class 19:30am-1:00pmJBC - Janome Basics Class2:00pm-5:00pm

BQ - Beginning Quilting10:00am-4:00pm

FES - Floriani Embroidery Software10:00am-12:00pm BWW - Bernina WebcastWebinar1:00pm-5:00pm

PWP - Patch Work Practice10:00am-4:00pm

CLASS SKILL KEYGREEN: Beginner Level Classes (All Sewing Levels Welcome)BLUE Intermediate Classes (Must have basic cutting and piecing skills / Be confident using your machine)PURPLE Advanced Classes (Able to take instruction / Work independently


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SLVS - Selvage Spools10:00am-4:00pm


BFB - Bernina Foot Book 9:30am-12:30pmMB - My Bernina Class 11:00pm-4:00pm

JEFF - Basics with Jeff10:00am-12:00pmJBC - Janome Basics Class2:00pm-5:00pm

Anita's Wonderland9:00am-5:00pm

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SPC - Serger Project Class10:00am-4:00pm


RAGQ - Rag Quilt (Part 1)10:00am-5:00pm

EB - Embroidery Basics10:00am-12:00pm COMP - Computers 101with Jeff2:00pm-4:00pm




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Moda ScrambleReveal Party10:00am-12:00pm

SNOW - You Want to Build a Snowman?10:00am-4:00pm

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I’m looking forward to 2016 and all the adventures that it brings. Feel free to stop in the store on days I am teaching and say hello. Or, you may follow my adventures on my Facebook page, Quilting Cowgirl. And, you may always email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. I might not be working at the store full time, but I will always make myself available to you.

See you soon! HeatherSUpplY lISt at HI faSHIon!

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BLB - Baby Lock Basics10:00am-12:00pm

SSC - Sew Savvy Club9:30am-11:30am

BPP - Beginning Paper Piecing 10:00am-4:00pm

MB - My Bernina Class 1 & 210:00am-4:00pm

Heather’s Hangout...Hello again! I hope that you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and enjoyed time with your family.

I was able to be home for a few days at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I enjoyed being in my sewing room working on projects for 2016. I have several fun classes planned for 2016.

BERNINA has wrangled me for another year, so I will be on the road again in 2016. I am enjoying my job and the experiences that I am having. Who knew a girl from a small town could have a job like this. I am blessed. I do, however, miss my customers from the store. When I am able to make it into Hi Fashion, it is always nice to see everyone, and even surprise a few of you by taking a class, not teaching it!

2016 will be full of fun and challenging classes hosted by me. I have classes planned for Hi Fashion that include the Mystery Quilt, Pinterest Party, Stash Busters, and a few fun bags. I will also be hosting a few classes that will be invitation only for some of our advanced students using the BERNINA Software.


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BB - Beginning Bindings10:00am-4:00pm

BPP - Beginning Paper Piecing 10:00am-4:00pm


CELEBRATIONS BOMKick Off10:00am-12:00pm

BFB - Bernina Foot Book 1:00pm-4:00pmBOM - BOM Work Time5:00pm-9:00pm



SSC -Sew Savvy Club5:30pm-7:30pm



PP - Pinterest Party10:00am-4:00pm

SPC - Serger Project Class10:00am-4:00pm

Learn embroidery and quilting techniques and how to create Printed Quilt Blocks, Napkin Corners, Drawstring Bags, and much more! With these projects, host the perfect casual gatherings and beautiful dinner parties with family and friends!

JOIN US FOR ANEMBROIDERY PARTY!You'll receive a full-color tutorial book with 120+ pages of step-by-step instructions for 16 exciting new projects, a design CD containing multiple designs for each project, a new Show Specials & Wish List booklet, and a design sampler containing additional design collections!

WHERE:Hi Fashion Sewing Machine & Quilt Shophosting at: Clarion Inn755 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO

WHEN:February 12th and 13th, 2016

HOW TO SIGN UP:Call 970-242-1890 or stop by the store!

Learn Basic Skills: Bernina, Baby Lock & JanomeBernina Webcast Webinars 2015 bWWBERNINA educators will be doing webinars for the following:

All About Embroidery A quick lesson in Machine Embroidery. All skill levels and machine brands welcome.Dates: January 22- Appliqué a la Embroidery: Picture perfect appliqué with your embroidery machine, making charming kitchen towels. Discussing stabilizers and product to get that professional look.February 19- It’s Hoopless!: Embroider without hooping, learn when and when not to hoop. Making a unique bag that will hold your anything supplies.March 11- A Tisket! A Tasket! A Really Easy Basket (Liner) : Quilting in the hoop, make basket liners custom to your basket.Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Virtual Bernina Club - Lessons in other areas of sewing besides quilting and embroidery. All machine brands welcome.Dates: January 22 - Geometric Appliqué: Create today’s modern appliqué pillow, seen in upscale boutiques and magazines. February 19 - Wallpaper Cover Art: Use the new colors of Kraft-Tex and create a “piece of art” book cover.March 11 - Celebrate Quilting: National Quilting Month! Simple steps, stunning results, voila –a perfect top!Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Software Inspirations - BERNINA software lessons and techniques will be shown.Dates: January 22 - Tiny Tote: Kick-off the year with a lesson in Artwork! Create letters and shapes to decorate your tiny tote.February 19 - Pattern Play Pouch: Create a pouch to keep track of your software security devices. Play with pattern fills, outlines, and stamps to personalize your pouch!March 11 - Art Canvas Quilt: One-of-a-kind designs. More with Creative tools in Artwork Canvas!Times: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Design Works - Dingbat Design Works: Embellish fabric with all three; Paint Works, Crystal Works and Cut Work. Dates: January 22 - CutWork Appliqué: Create appliqué designs with Shapes tools and Intersect, Weld and Trim tools.February 19 - Paint Play: Use PaintWork tool in DesignWorks Software. Edit a design to get a totally new look!March 11 - Quilting with DesignWorks: Celebrate National Quilting Month and learn echo quilting in the software.Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

bernina Foot book bFbJoin Angie as we work through a series of classes using a variety of BERNINA feet and accessories. During each class, you’ll make a page for your Foot Book sample using a featured foot. Your Foot Book will serve as your personal example of what your feet can do for you.Skill Level: BeginnerDate: Monday, January 25Time: 9:30am-12:30pmFoot: #16 Gathering FootDate: Monday, February 8Time: 9:30am-12:30pmFoot: Pin Tuck Feet Date: Monday, March 21Time: 1:00pm-4:00pmFoot: #61… Rolled Hem FeetFee: $25.00Instructor: Angela Jones

My Bernina classes MbMy BERNINA classes are included with your purchase of any BERNINA machine or software from Hi Fashion Sewing Machines. Classes help the owner get the most out of purchase. Registration is required and a kit fee may apply. BERNINA owners that did not purchase a machine from Hi Fashion Sewing Machines may also attend classes for a fee of $30.00 for each class. Class kit fee is $20.00. Hi Fashion Sewing Machines wants you to enjoy your new machine and we encourage you to take advantage of classes to learn all the neat functions that your BERNINA will offer you.Class 1The Basics! This class covers basic information on the machine, needles and thread. Learn the basic functions and features of your BERNINA. Everything from sewing a seam to installing a zipper will be covered in this class.Class 2Explore functions further. This class will explore different types of decorative stitches, embellishments, and other techniques with your BERNINA.Class Dates are as follows:Class 1 Wednesday, January 20, 9:30am-1:00pm Monday, February 8, 1:00pm-4:00pmClass 2 Wednesday, January 27, 9:30am-1:00pm Monday, February 15, 1:00pm-4:00pmClass 1&2 Saturday, March 26, 10:00am-4:00pm

baby lock basics blbThis is an entry level to your new machine; we go over functions and features that may not be the first thing you see about these great machines. We want you to be comfortable with your new machine and use its full potential. This Basics lesson, we feel, is very important so we offer it monthly. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Dates: Saturday, January 23; Friday, February 26; Wednesday, March 9Time: 10:00am-12:00pmFee: $10.00 (kit)Instructor: Trista Pike

baby lock serger blsCongratulations on your new serger! This lesson is especially fun with the impressive air threading that we all love about Baby Lock. We will move right along with different stitches and threading techniques to familiarize you and get you on your way serging. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Date: Friday, February 26Time: 2:00pm-4:00pmFee: $5.00 (kit)Instructor: Trista Pike

JanoMe basics class JbcNew to Janome? Or have you had your machine for awhile without having lessons? We are happy to help! We feel you should be confident in what your machine can do. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Date: Wednesday, January 20Time: 2:00pm-5:00pmDate: Tuesday February 16Time: 2:00pm-5:00pmFee: $10.00 (kit)Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

Floriani eMbroidery soFtWare Fes Getting to know your Floriani FTCU and/or MDQuilter software with Jeff and Angie.Dates: Fridays; January 22, February 19, March 11Times: 10:00am-12:00pmFee: Must own Floriani softwareInstructors: Jeff Vogel with Angela Jones

beginning Piecing bPLearn basic cutting and piecing skills. The more accurate you are from the beginning, the more accurate your overall results will be. You’ll make several basic blocks commonly used in many quilt patterns. These skills are great for newbie’s, as well as a refresher for more experienced quilters or for self-taught quilters. Julie will show you lots of tricks and tips to make your debut into the quilting world successful. We’ll also cover thread, fabric and color selection. Once you have the basics down, you can use your new skills in the “My First Quilt” class.Skill Level: BeginnerDates: Tuesday & Wednesday, January 5 & 6Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Julie Wright

beginning bindings bbNow that you’ve got a quilt top made; and tackled the quilting… How do you finish it off with a nice looking binding??? I’ll teach you how! You’ll learn how to measure and attach binding, miter corners, and how to calculate fabric for different widths of binding you might like to try. This is a technique class, so no actual project, but you’ll have binding samples to refer to when you are ready to bind your next quilt. Skill Level: Easy/BeginnerDate: Monday, March 7Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Jones

beginning PaPer Piecing bPPIn this class we’ll cover multiple methods of paper piecing (also known as foundation piecing), including traditional paper foundations, muslin foundations, and the freezer paper method. This is a technique class, so no actual project but you’ll have samples to refer to when you tackle your next paper piecing project or block of the month. (2 Part Class)Skill Level: Easy/BeginnerDates: Tuesday, March 8 & 15Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Julie Wright

beginning Machine aPPliqué bMaLearn different machine appliqué techniques using fusible webbing and a finishing stitch. We’ll cover the blanket stitch and zig zag finishing stitches. Many secrets to getting a good looking stitch will be shared. This is a technique class, so no actual project, but you’ll have samples to refer to when you tackle your next appliqué project.Skill Level: BeginnerDate: Tuesday, January 26Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Jones

Patch Work Practice PWPPractice beginning piecing skills on a fun “Stars & Strips” quilt using 2-1/2” strips. Practice ¼” seams, 45 degree angles, 4 patches, and rail fence blocks. Super fun and a quick project; use those strip packs or use up some of your stash.Date: Thursday, January 21Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Julie Wright

beginning quilting bqWe will be learning and practicing in class, in a full day of Quilting 101. How to stitch-in-the-ditch, grid quilting, stippling in all sizes, and even designing quilting will be covered. Also, we will go over which tools you need for the kind of quilting you are looking to do, and discussing and practicing your technique. Date: Wednesday, February 17Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Trista Pike

eMbroidery basics ebThis lesson offered monthly, is meant for new Embroidery Machine owners ALL BRANDS. You will learn the basics of how to hoop your fabric, transfer a design, basic editing, and stitch out the design. If machine was not purchased at HFSM, class is $35.00.Date: Tuesday, January 12Time: 2:00pm-4:00pmDate: Thursday, February 25Time: 10:00am-12:00pmDate: Tuesday, March 1Time: 3:00pm-5:00pmFee: $35.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM)Instructor: Jeff Vogel

eMbroidery basics Part 2 eb2This Class time is a continuation of Embroidery Basics. Dig a little deeper into the wealth of information that Jeff has. Bring your questions and have them answered. If machine was not purchased at HFSM, class is $35.00.Date: Monday, January 18Time: 3:00pm-5:00pmFee: $35.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM)Instructor: Jeff Vogel

beginning Wool aPPliqué bWaGet cozy with Lorraine and learn to appliqué wool. Learn the basics like stem stitch, blanket stitch and more. She will have you set and ready for the fun projects to be found in the wonderful world of wool.Date: Monday, January 25Time: 2:00pm-5:00pmDate: Tuesday, March 1Time: 10:00am-1:00pmFee: $20.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

ruler Foot class rFcLearn to quilt like a pro! Bring your new rulers and quilting gloves, we will help you get the hang of how to get the best finished product with these wonderful tools.Date: Friday, January 29Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $10.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

Quilting and Embroidery Basics

CLASS SKILL KEYGREEN Beginner Level Classes (All Sewing Levels Welcome)BLUE Intermediate Classes (Must have basic cutting and piecing skills / Be confident using your machine)PURPLE Advanced Classes (Able to take instruction / Work independently)

coMPuters 101 With JeFF coMPThis class is for those of you who love to embroider, but struggle with computers. The class will teach skills needed to enhance your embroidery software experience such as drop and drag, transfer designs, finding saved projects, and whatever else comes up. Bring your laptop, or with notice ahead we can provide one if you use a desktop PC.Date: Thursday, February 25Time: 2:00pm-4:00pmFee: $20.00Instructor: Jeff Vogel

basics With JeFF JeFFDo you need help threading, winding a bobbin, simple maintenance and just knowing how to use your sewing machine? Jeff will help you with your “tension” issues and get you started. Even if your machine is 40 years old, bring it in and learn how to use it! This is not intended to replace the My Bernina or Baby Lock Basics classes, but rather a quick start or review until you can attend them. All machine brands welcome. Sorry, no sergers.Date: Saturday, January 2Time: 10:00am-12:00pmDate: Tuesday, February 16Time: 10:00am-12:00pmDate: Saturday, March 5Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Fee: $25.00Instructor: Jeff Vogel

serger boot caMP sbcDoes your serger keep breaking threads? Does it create tension for you or just need tension adjustments? Or, do you just have questions in general about how to use your serger more effectively? This is the class for you! ALL BRANDS of sergers WELCOME! This class is very limited in space, so please sign up early.Date: Monday, March 28Time: 10:00am-12:00pmFee: $30.00Instructors: Jeff Vogel & Brian Davis

thank goodness it’s Friday tgiFCome in for a fun filled time with Lorraine on Friday Nights! Work on your projects without any interruptions and dinner is included. Bring your group of girlfriends, or come in and make new friends! Space is limited, so sign up early!Dates: Friday, January 8; February 5; March 4Time: 5:30pm-MidnightFee: $20.00 each sessionInstructor: Lorraine Preuss

oPen seW Friday osFJoin us for a fun filled day of Open Sewing! You bring whatever project you would like to work on. We provide assistance if needed, lunch, and a space to work without any distractions. Bring your friends for a “retreat style” day, or make new friends each month.Dates: Friday, January 8; February 5; March 4Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00 each sessionInstructor: Lorraine Preuss

anita goodesign agdBring your machine and come sew out a new exclusive embroidery design. Cost is $30.00 for the quarter, which is $10.00 a month for new designs and time to complete the project! So, you don’t have an embroidery machine? We can set you up! For three months you pay $60.00 total, and each month we will set up a machine for you to sew out this exclusive embroidery design. We only have room for 8 to attend in

the morning or afternoon session. Or, if you wish to receive just the quarterly packet containing all the designs and instructions, you pay only $30.

Fee for 3 months: $30.00 (Bring your machine)$60.00 (Use our machine)Dates: Thursday, January 28; February 18; March 31Times: 10:00am-12:00pm OR 2:00pm-4:00pmInstructor: Julie Wright & Jeff Vogel

Wool gatherers club WgcLots of wool projects, but no time to work on them? Come join Lorraine, she is here for you. Bring any wool or hand projects to work on during meeting times. This class is a members “club”, watch for new sign-up at the new year.Dates: Thursday, January 7; February 4; March 3Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm OR 5:00pm-8:00pmFee: 12 month membership $60.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

seW savvy club sscOur Sew Savvy Club welcomes everyone who has an interest in sewing. The annual membership is $60. Members will receive 15% off on their loyalty card qualified purchases. We meet four times a year; your choice of Thursday evenings at 5:30p.m., or Saturday at 9:30 a.m. On Sew Savvy meeting dates, Thursday thru Saturday, members receive Double Boxes on their loyalty cards. You will receive two coupons for $25 each toward any class for twelve months. We encourage show and tell at the meetings and you can receive extra drawing tickets for bringing your finished projects. We have two exclusive sewing retreats per year and members are first to see the new fabrics and gadgets at the meetings. On top of all that, you receive $10 off our events where we bring in national educators or presenters. At our year end party we draw for an annual grand prize worth over $600.Date: Thursday, March 17Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmDate: Saturday, March 19Time: 9:30am-11:30am

aMerican seWing guild asgContact Bethylin Driscoll: 970-245-6646 or email [email protected] for more information.Dates: Saturday; January 9, February 6, March 5Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

serger ProJect class sPcI invite all my Serger Ladies, those with the Baby Locks and all those wonderful accessories, to come and use them in class and serge up a project. Spend a day with Trista & Bethylin putting all those tools to good use! Date: Tuesday, January 19Project: Gift BoxDate: Tuesday, March 29Project: Fancy ClutchTimes: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00 Instructor: Trista Pike

Informative, Fun Clubs and Project Classes

class Policies1. Pre-registration and payment required to hold space in class.2. No refunds if student cancels less than seven days prior to class start date. No refunds are given for classes missed.3. Full refund will be made if class is cancelled by Hi Fashion. A full week’s notice will be given.4. A student is expected to have all required supplies as per class supply list prior to first session of class. A 10% discount will be given for regular

price supplies purchased for class.5. Supplies purchased for a cancelled class may be returned as long as they were not cut items. Receipt required.6. Please make arrangements for your children.

quilt as you go qaygLearn three methods of joining individual blocks or large rows to complete a large quilt. Julie will teach joining rows with an invisible seam by hand and machine, a French seam binding and sashing strips. Skill Level: Intermediate - Basic Quilting Skills RequiredDate: Friday, January 29Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00Instructor: Julie Wright

Zentangle - hoP! ZntBoo! Was so much fun, we are doing it again! Join Lorraine for a fun Easter project. Play with all the fun stitches on your machine. We provide the letters on wash-away stabilizer, you Zentangle them any way you like! Skill Level: Intermediate - Basic piecing and appliqué skills required. Date: Monday, February 29Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

do you Want to build a snoWMan? snoWCome Join Heather for a day of building snowmen in the warmth of our store. Plus they are cute, cute, cute. Learn the tips and tricks of doing free standing lace embroidery designs. Heather will walk you through this project with ease. Date: Monday, January 4Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: Free with purchase of Design #12599Instructor: Heather Lofstrom

Pinterest Party PPAre you addicted to Pinterest? Do you search around on Pinterest for ideas on your next project? Heather does this plus cleans & organizes the house, cooks, gardens, shops for boots, goes on dream vacations, all from the living room and her iPad. Now Heather has decided to put these cool quilting projects in motion and complete some of them. Join her for “Pinterest Party.” Heather will take patterns and quilting ideas she has seen on Pinterest, and you will get to come to a fun class where you will complete a project “As Seen on Pinterest” as well as partake in some fun snacks and ideas on various subjects.Date: Thursday, January 14Time: 10:00am-4:00pmProject Pattern: “Heart Twister”Date: Friday, March 25Time: 10:00am-4:00pmProject Pattern: “Bags Galore”Fee: $40.00 each session; includes pattern for project, light lunch, & snacksInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

Specialty Project Classestable runner oF the Month trMQuick applique table runner projects with a different theme each month. No year-long commitment. Pick and choose the ones you like and let Lorraine help you work on your applique skills. Date: Saturday, January 16Time: 10:00am-4:00pmDate: Tuesday, February 2Time: 10:00am-4:00pmDate: Wednesday, March 16Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $25.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

selvage sPools slvsThis is a Hi Fashion exclusive! Have you ben saving your selvage edges waiting for a cute way to use them? Then this is for you! If you haven’t been saving them, Angie has plenty to share in class (she’s been collecting them for far too long). You can make a few blocks and sew them into a wall hanging for your sewing room, or make a bunch of blocks and make a big quilt. Basic piecing skills required.Skill level: BeginnerDate: Monday, February 1Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00, includes patternInstructor: Angela Jones

rag quilt ragqRag quilts are warm, soft, and wonderful. They are great for gifts and easy to make, a perfect quilt for “non-quilters” to stitch up. We have some beautiful flannel kits ready to go! This is a 2 part class.Skill Level: BeginnerDate Day 1: Wednesday, February 3 Time: 10:00am-5:00pmDate Day 2: Wednesday, February 10Time: 1:00pm-5:00pmFee: $25.00Instructor: Angela Jones

sunset saFari sunsBeautiful batiks are the key to these exotic wall hangings. Only two fabrics are used, a darker tone-on-tone fabric and the multi-color background fabric. Make your choice of three designs: giraffes, palm tree or elephants. Wall hangings measure 24” X 36”. Basic applique skills required.Skill Level: Beginner with applique skillsDate: Wednesday, March 2Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Jones

Projects and Block of the Month Quilt ClassesWool siMPly Words boM sWWe all love the wool projects, something small to carry and work on anywhere you go. 12 Month program, 6 inch square wooly letters, ready to pick-up at the first of each month. Kit includes; pattern, top fabrics, binding, wool, and backing fabric. Fee: $14.99 per kit

boM “Work tiMe” boMWe are reformatting our work sessions for our block-of-the-month programs. We will now offer work sessions that combine all of our current block-of-the-month programs, instead of sessions that are specific to each program. You can attend one session per month, to give you a little more flexibility in your picking a session that meets your schedule. Because more people will be involved in each session, please make sure you sign up, and cancel if you cannot attend. (If you haven’t finished BOM projects for programs that have ended, you can attend BOM Anonymous). January Dates & Times: Monday 18, 9:30am-1:30pm; Saturday 23, 1:00pm-5:00pm; Tuesday 26, 5:00pm-9:00pmFebruary Dates & Times: Saturday 20, 10:00am-2:00pm; Monday 22, 9:30am-1:30pm; Wednesday 24, 1:00pm-5:00pmMarch Dates & Times: Monday 21, 5:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday 22, 9:30am-1:30pm; Monday 28, 1:00pm-5:00pmInstructors: Angela Jones or Lorraine Preuss

siMPle Whatnots 4 sW4This is another Kim Diehl 6 month program, starting in March.

celebrations eMbroidery boM ceboMSign-Up is ready! Stop in the store for full details. This program is great for getting up close and personal with your embroidery machine, from

thread and needles to everything about stabilizing your designs to get the best results possible. We will have some starter classes to get you going, then join the “BOM work time” if you would like to stitch them out here in the store. Kick Off Date: Saturday, March 12 Time: 10:00am-12:00pmInstructor: Trista Pike

block-oF-the-Month anonyMous boMaDid you start a block of the month and not finish it? Maybe CottonClub, maybe Winter Blessings or Blessings of Autumn, or maybe even anold Thimbleberries block of the month??? Well, how ‘bout we gettogether and finish them! That’s what Block-of-the-Month Anonymous isall about, moral support and group therapy to finish up some of thoseold block-of-the-month projects. By finishing them, we are making roomfor new projects, right?!?!Dates: Monday, January 11Tuesday, February 9; Monday, March 14Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00Instructors: Angela Jones or Lorraine Preuss

stash buster & Pre-cut class sbPcDo you have a bunch of Pre-Cuts? Or is your “Stash” Out of Control? Let Heather help you with this fun class to use up some of those fabrics! We will be working from the book Perfect Quilts for Pre-Cut Fabrics. Each month Heather will walk you through completion of a quilt top all while using up your stash and Pre-Cuts!Date: Wednesday, January 13 Time: 10:00am-4:00pmProject Pattern: “Red Letter Day”Date: Tuesday, February 23Time: 10:00am-4:00pmProject Pattern: “People will find you Interesting”Date: Thursday, March 24Time: 10:00am-4:00pmProject Pattern: “Snow in June”Fee: $30.00 each sessionInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

Moda scraMble reveal PartyIf you are one of many that have been collecting the weekly patterns and making the blocks, this is the day to share what you’ve done! See you there!Date: Saturday, February 27Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Mystery quilt MytqJoin Heather for another exciting Mystery Quilt! This time your hint is Kansas Troubles Fabrics! Heather will host the Mystery Quilt on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 8am-5pm at the American Lutheran Church. Heather has picked a pattern and fabric group, you just show up with your sewing supplies and be eady for a FUN Day! This class is Retreat Style, so lunch will be included. Class cost includes fabric for center of quilt, lunch & pattern. Reserve your seat as space is limited.Date: Friday, January 15Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Fee: $69.00Instructor: Heather Lofstrom

Bobbin AlongLately we’ve been seeing a lot of the wrong bobbins being used in machines. We try to suggest the correct ones. But why does it matter?

First, some terms. The bobbin is what the thread is wound on and feeds off into the bottom of a sewing machine. The bobbin case is what the bobbin goes in and supplies the tension to the bobbin thread. The bobbin case normally can be removed from the machine, but not always.

The old days…

A “bullet” bobbin case and bobbin.

BobbinsMany bobbins seem to fit in a bobbin case. But that doesn’t make them the correct bobbin. If they’re too big around in diameter, they can rub up against the bobbin case, causing more tension than you want. If they’re too small around, they can wobble and spin erratically, which can cause jams.

If they are too big top to bottom they can rub against the hook driver or the bobbin case, again causing too much tension. If they’re too short, they can move up and down on the bobbin case spindle, causing erratic tension. Also, too short bobbins may force the thread to feel off at too sharp an angle, causing extra tension.

If you’re not sure what the correct bobbin is for your machine, bring in your bobbin case and your machine make and model. Or even better, just bring in your machine. We’ll make sure you get the correct bobbin for it!

Also, make sure your bobbins are in good condition. If they are metal, make sure they aren’t bent, nicked, or rusty. Nicks or cuts on plastic bobbins can catch thread, causing all kinds of problems. Just get rid of them! New ones are inexpensive.

Winding your bobbin properly is important. You want the thread to flow off the bobbin smoothly. Make sure there’s enough tension when you wind the bobbin (usually through a little spring loaded peg on the top of the machine). Take an extra turn around it, it won’t hurt anything. The bobbin should wind smoothly top to bottom. If not, bring your machine in to be adjusted. Be sure the bobbin doesn’t wind past the outside edge. That is adjusted with the bobbin stop. On many machines that can be adjusted by you.

Only wind ONE thread on a bobbin. Winding one thread over another existing thread on the bobbin can cause poor tension or worse, it can jam your machine! One bobbin, one thread.

One other important thing in winding a bobbin; the tail that you have when you start off winding the bobbin should not stick out of the bobbin. Cut it off as close to the bobbin as you can. If a tail

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gets under the bobbin or around the edge it can rub on the inside of the bobbin case and create extra tension.

Pre-wound Bobbins: If you must use them (we’re not big fans), look online for thread pre-wound on PLASTIC bobbins. Paper pre-wound bobbins can shrink or expand due to humidity. They can tear, get bent or just have the outsides plain fall off. We’ve seen paper pre-wound bobbins with misshaped center holes. The potential problems are not worth the few yards of extra thread you get. I feel you should wind your own bobbins. Then you know exactly how they’re wound. The only machines that I know of that call for pre-wound paper bobbins are Baby Lock and Brother 6 and 10 needle embroidery machines, and they are very specific as to which brand to use.

Bobbin Cases and Bobbin Case TensionThe bobbin case is what supplies the tension to the bobbin thread. So it’s important to keep it clean. When doing your general cleaning (every two bobbins full) wipe out the inside of the bobbin case with a Q-tip. Don’t forget to run the Q-tip up the center hole if there is one. If you have a top loading machine with a black bobbin case, take it out. Clean it. If it’s outside the machine you can blow it out. And clean under where it rides!

Many sewers do machine embroidery as well as sewing. That means a different tension on your bobbin case. The same is true if you’re sewing with a really light weight bobbin thread and then switching to something like an upholstery bobbin thread. Your bobbin case tension needs to be adjusted.

An easy solution if you’re using one kind of thread for sewing and another thread (or even the same kind) for embroidery is to have two bobbin cases. One set for sewing tension and one set for embroidery tension. Many bobbin cases come set for those uses, or they have a way to thread them for extra tension.

If you sew with a wide variety of thread on your bobbins, you need to learn how to adjust your bobbin case tension. Rather than trying to explain how to do that here (as many bobbin cases are different), bring in your bobbin case, and a bobbin, and we’ll show you how to adjust it. No charge!

If you are ever in doubt of your bobbin tension, bring in your bobbin case with a bobbin full of the thread you want to use. If your bobbin case doesn’t come out of the machine, then bring in the machine. We’ll set the tension for you. Still, no charge! We want you to have the proper tension for sewing. You’ll be a happy camper if you do!

Bobbins--like needles and thread--are the least expensive part of your sewing projects. Don’t scrimp with these items. Use quality thread. Change your needle often. Use the correct needle for the project.

And use the correct bobbin. You’ll be glad you did!

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