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volume 17, issue 1January, 2013

STOre HOUrS: LasCrucesandElPasoMondaythroughSaturday10:00–5:00,ExceptTuesday12:00–5:00

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

Easy/Basic classEs:Sewing 101 ................................ 3

Serger 101.................................. 3

beginning Quilt piecing ........... 2

SeWcial Scrappers ................... 2

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Special SWN HoursMonday, December 31:

Stores close at 2:00Tuesday, January 1:

Stores Closed ∙ Happy New Year!

evening Groups

The e l paso Second Tuesday evening group resumes this month.

a las Cruces evening group will be started if there is interest.

Happy New Year!2013Hoop Sisters

Feathered Star Quiltblocks stitched entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine.

Classes begin in February.

introductory, NO Fee, NO Sewing session

lC Thursday, January 3 1:00 – 2:30

ep Saturday, January 5 2:00 – 3:30

Come find out what it is all about. instructor: roni

New Year ∙ New ClubJoin the SeWcial Scrappers where you will share scraps and ideas for using them each month.

When: Second Saturday starting January 12, 10:30 – 12:00

Where: both Sew What’s New Stores

What: a time to SeWcialize, learn techniques, and meet friends.

Come and Sew or Come and See

Who: YOU

How much: No Fee to join, some meetings patterns or book

may be recommended

SEW,What'sNew?Thesearenew!

New Quilt block series for Software Club begins this month.

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We do our part for our communities—Come “SeWcialize” at these other local events:las Cruces Chapter of american Sewing Guild:FirstTuesday,10:00–12:00atLCSewWhat’sNew.el paso Chapter of american Sewing Guild:ThirdTuesday,10:00–12:00atEPSewWhat’sNew.las Colcheras Quilt Guild:7pm,2ndMondayatTrinityLutheranChurch,nexttotheElksClubonElksRoad,LasCruces.

el paso Northeast Quilters Guild:2ndThursday,7-9 pm, Trinity Presbyterian, 8001Magnetic,ElPaso.el paso Quilt association:3rdThursday,7pm,St.AndrewPresbyterianChurch,2160Wedgewood,ElPaso.paso del Norte Quilt Guild: 2nd Saturday,9:30am,UniversityPresbyterianChurch,ReslerDrive,ElPaso.

HappyNewYear!Getyourresolutionsinorderandtrytoincludemoretimetosew!ItisreallygoodforyourmentalhealthandSewWhat’sNewstaffmemberstrytofindordevelopprojectsthatwillencourageyoutokeepsewing.

NewthingsintheNewYearwerepromised.ComeandSewcializeattheNewSewcialScrappersClub.InkeepingwithourmottoofTHEFunPlacetoSewcialize,thesecondSaturdaymorningeachmonthwillbethe

meetingtimefortheSEWcialScrappers.YoucanCometoSeeorCometoSew.Youwillsharescrapsindifferentwaysandlearnnewprojectstodowithyourscraps.ThereisNOFeetojoin.Partwillbelearningfromeachothersogatherthosescrapsandjointhefun.Lookelsewhereinthisnewsletterforwhattobringtothefirstmeeting.

TheFoot of theMonth series started inDecemberandwillcontinuewithavarietyofitemstouseinyoursewingareaortogiveasgifts toyoursewingfriends.Thismonthisacoverforyoursewingmachinewhereyouwillsewcordedpintucks.

Therewillbemoreopportunitiesto learnandsewtogether,sokeepintouchsoyou

willnotmissanyprogramsorclassesthatwillfitintoyourlifestyle.

LasCrucesareafolks:Areyouinterestedin an evening sewing class?Please letus know.TheElPaso groupmeets thesecondTuesdayeveningandwillresumethismonthaftertakingDecemberoff.TheyarefinishingtheAmericanHeritageseriesand looking tostartanewproject.TheyhavealsocompletedtheHouseQuiltandotherprojects.

Thank you for your business in 2012.Again,HappyNewYearfromEveryoneatSewWhat’sNew!Here’stoaGreat2013!

let’s embroider (paula & Connie)Useanewpin cushionembroiderydesignandcreateahandysewingorganizer. $17feeincludesdesignanddirectionsforproject.lC Fri 1/11 1:00 – 4:00ep Thur 1/10 1:00 – 4:00

introduction to Feathered Star Quilt (roni)CometothisNo-FeeintroductoryclasstofindwhatisinvolvedinsewingtheFeatheredStarQuiltinthehoopofyourembroiderymachine!Seesamples,discussfabricselection,askanyquestionsyoumayhavebeforesigningup.lC Thur 1/3 1:00 – 2:30ep Sat 1/5 2:00 – 3:30

QUILTING

Tuesday evening Quilt Class (Connie & Jane)FinishAmericanHeritageandmakeplansforthenewproject.Nofee.ep Tue 1/8 5:00 – 8:00***NOTE: Is there interest in an eveningquiltingclassinLasCruces???Letusknowandwewillstartone!

intermediate Quilt piecing (roni & Jane)Sewmore challenging blocks during theseries.$12feeincludespattern.lC Sat Will continue in Februaryep Mon 1/21 1:00 – 4:00

beginning Quilt piecing Series (Jane)Learnmany techniquesduring thispopular,excellentseriesofclasses.1)RotaryCutting&Piecing; 2)Sizing,Triangles; 3)Applique;4)Templates; 5)CurvedPiecing;6)Putting ItTogether.$15each;$60series.ep Wed 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20 1:00

– 4:00

NeW SeWcial ScrappersCometofindnewwaystousescraps,sharefabricsandideaswithothers.ComeandSeeorComeandSew.Nofee.lC Sat 1/12 10:30 – 12:00ep Sat 1/12 10:30 – 12:00

adjustable Tea Cozy (Stephanie)Hereisasmallerquiltproject.Bringyourownteacup,ifyoulike,andenjoyacupofteaasyousewasweet teacozy foryourselforafriend!$18fee,patternrequired.lC Mon 1/14 12:30- 4:30

Winter Calendar parade (paula)GetreadyforValentines’Dayasyousewthisminiquiltwitheasyappliqué.$15fee,patternrequired.lC Wed 1/23 1:00 – 4:00

OWNERS’ LESSONS

Sewing Machine or SergerMorningsareusuallyagreattimetoscheduleanowner’slesson.Privatelessonsavailablefora$25-$35/hourfeeifyoudidnotpurchaseyourmachinefromSWN.NofeeforlessonifpurchasedmachinefromSWN,howeveritisimportanttoregisterinadvance.

Husqvarna viking Designer Diamond & Designer ruby Group Owners’ lesson (Sally)TechniqueswithyourembroideryunitincludingareviewofDesignpositioning.lC Thur 1/24 1:00 – 3:00ep Fri 1/25 1:00 – 3:00

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & PROJECTS

5D Software basics Owners’ lesson (Deanna & roni)FreetothosewhopurchasedfromSWN,$35feeforothers.January:5DEmbroiderExtra.lC Mon 1/7 2:00 – 4:00 ep Mon 1/7 10:30 – 12:30

5D Software Club (Deanna & roni)January:Westart a newquilt block serieswhichconsistsofninequiltblocksandfocuseson5DEmbroideryExtra.Astimepermits,wemaybeabletocompletetwoblocksinsomesessions.$20fee.lC Mon 1/21 2:00 – 4:00ep Sat 1/5 10:30 – 12:30

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beginning Sewing/easy piecing (Connie)Sewa4-PatchPillow.GoodnextstepafterBasicSewing101.$15fee.ep Sat 1/26 1:00 – 4:00

Spring bouquet bOM (Sally)The requestwas todelay thenext sessionuntilFebruary.Ifyouneedhelpbeforethen,letSallyknow.

SERGER, HOME DEC, EMBROIDERY, GARMENTS

Serger 101 (Sally)Learn how to thread your serger and putit to gooduse. $20 fee includesnotebook,instructionsandfabrics.lC Fri 1/4 1:00 – 4:00ep Fri 1/11 1:00 – 4:00

Sewing 101: learn your Machine and Sew a pillowcase (patricia & Connie)Whetheryourmachineisnewornewtoyou,thisclasswillhelpyoulearnthebasicsofyourmachineasyousewaneatpillowcase.$17fee,instructionsincluded.lC Sat 1/5 1:00 – 4:00 ep Sat 1/12 1:00 – 4:00

Herringbone vest (patricia)Learntosewherringbonefrontsonafavoritevest.Two-part class, instruction included in$25fee.Bringyourvestpattern.lC Thur 1/10 and 1/17 1:00 – 4:00

NeW FOOT OF THe MONTH: Sewing Machine Cover (Celia & Sally)Sew a beautiful cover for your sewingmachine.Learntomakecordedpintucks.$17feeincludesprinteddirections.lC Sat 1/19 12:30 – 4:00ep Fri 1/18 12:30 – 4:00

Gallery Showing of projectsSee the samples for theFebruary classes,enjoyfellowshipandcustomerShow&Tell.NoFee.Comejointhisfuntime.lC Sat 1/26 10:30 – 11:30 ep Sat 1/26 10:30 – 11:30

SEWcial Scrappers• Bring two sets of scraps, any colors, in a clear, resealable plastic bag.• (One set = five fabrics, each of which is at least 5” square.)• One set will be traded, the other put in a kitty for a drawing.• Project: Decorate a tea or terry cloth towel• If you are going to sew, you will need • Towel• Thread• Steam-A-Seam, ¼” or ½” wide, or Wonder Tape• Sewing machine with foot pedal and power cord• Rotary cutter and cutting mat• Also bring your ideas for February and beyond

vantage™

embroidery Software Support

Joint the vaNTaGe™ embroidery Software Support membership program to get the most out of your embroidery software investment: New Creative Techniques; Special project instructions; access to video Tutorials; Fast, Friendly Support; Monthly Newsletter, and More. Come in or Call to learn more. $149 annual fee, $139 renewal.

Seriously consider the vantage program if you have 4D or 5D. roni will not always be able to help. The vantage staff is there and can get into your computer from your home. besides, there are more features to entice you. See below.

More NeW News

NewSoftwareClubBOM(BlockoftheMonth)projectstartsinJanuary!

24/36/48monthsfinancingonselectedmachinestoqualifiedbuyers(availableJanuary7-February15,2013)

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both Sew What’s New stores are drop-off places for

linus Quilts and ConKerr Cancer pillowcases.

Gallery Showing of ProjectsLast Saturday morning there will be a display of projects for the February classes plus information about new products, coming events, and customer Show & Tell. NO FEE Come join this fun time.

LC Sat 1/26 10:30 – 11:30 EP Sat 1/26 10:30 – 11:30

TheAmericanSewingGuildmeets

lC Tue 1/8 10:00 – 12:00ep Tue 1/22 10:00 – 12:00

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

Special SWN Store HoursMonday, December 31: Stores close at 2:00

Tuesday, January 1: Stores Closed Happy New Year!

Jack the Scissors Man LC Fri, 1/18 10:30 – 4:30 EP Sat, 1/19 10:30 – 4:30

LC Feathered Star Intro LC Serger 101

LC Sewing 101: Basics/Pillowcase

EP 5D Software ClubEP Feathered Star

Intro

LC 5D Basics

EP 5D Basics

LC & EP Sit & Sew

EP PM Quilt Class

LC ASG MeetinG

EP Beg Quilt Piecing #1

LC Herringbone Vest Part 1

EP Let's Embroider

LC Let's Embroider

EP Serger 101

LC & EP SEWcial Scrappers

EP Sewing 101: Basics /Pillowcase

LC Adjustable Tea Cozy LC & EP Sit & Sew EP Beginning Quilt

Piecing #1LC Herringbone Vest

Part 2

EP Foot of the Month Club: Sewing Machine

CoverLc scissors man ep scissors man

LC Foot of the Month Club: Sewing Machine

Cover

LC 5D Software Club

EP Int Quilt Piecing #1LC & EP Sit & Sew

eP ASG MeetinG

LC Mini Quilt

EP Beg Quilt Piecing #3

LC HV Designer & Ruby Owners Lesson

EP HV Designer & Ruby Owners Lesson

LC & EP Gallery

EP Sewing 101: 4-Patch Pillow

LC & EP Sit & Sew EP Beg Quilt Piecing #4

Both SWN Locations are

Closed

Happy New Year!