Inside this issue:

1 Southern Sewing

School2 Sewing 3 Smocking4 Children’s

Wear 6 Quilting 8 Clubs 8 Machine &

Serger Training

9 Computer Clubs

& Software Training 10 Policies and

Information

Sewing, Quilting, & Training ClassesDear Sewing Friends, Since this is the first newsletter of 2012, we hope your new year is filled with fun and stitches! Spring fever is certainly in the air at Branum’s! We are getting in new patterns and fabrics daily, and the ideas are just overflowing! We can’t wait to share all the fun with you! Southern Sewing School is quickly approaching and we are all excited that March 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be the best Southern Sewing School yet with outstand-ing projects and sewing fun galore! Check inside for details on our opening evening party going to be held @ the store on Thursday March 1st from 5:30PM till 7:30PM. Everyone is invited so come out and meet the Bernina Educators and have an evening of sewing fun! Like us on Facebook for daily updates, specials and to keep up on all the exciting things happening @ Branum’s Sewing and Vacuum. Spring is here and we hope that you stitch with us during this beautiful time of year! Many Happy Stitches, Branum’s Staff of Sewing Enthusiasts

Volume 9 SPRING 2012 March, April, May

SAVE THE DATE Friday, June 8 and Saturday June 9, 2012

Bernadette Schecherof Quilting Folks Sewing Gallery

Ocala , Floridawill be teaching Modern Heirloom Quilt

SOUTHERN SEWING SCHOOL IS FULL FOR 2012!

In celebration we would like to invite anyone and everyone to

join us for “ A Taste of Southern Sewing School “ The Bernina

Educators will be there to present demo’s and answer questions!

Thursday, March 15:30-7:30PM

Branum’s Sewing and VacuumWine and ‘Hors D’oeuvres will be served

Nancy BednarInstructor/Author

Jeannie Delpit Bernina of America

Nina McVeighBernina of America

A Taste of Southern Sewing School

Mark Your Calendars!

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Sewing ClassesBEGINNERS SEWING-Dana WegnerWould you love to sew but don’t know where to start? Acquaint yourself with your sewing machine, learn how to take measurements, layout and cut your pat-tern, and read sewing directions. By the end of the sessions you will have com-pleted a simple pillowcase and pajama bottoms made by you – just for you!Class Fee: $75.00Sat. March 17, 24, 31, April 7 1-4pmWed. April 4, 11, 18, 25 10am-1pm

COUTURE TECHNIQUES IPANTS FITTING-Julie ZacharyLearn to measure and alter commercial pants patterns.Class Fee: $40Mon. March 19 • 10am-2pm

COUTURE TECHNIQUES 2MAKING A MUSLIN-Julie ZacharyMake a “muslin” and fit pants from the pattern altered in Class I.Class Fee: $40Mon. March 26 10am-2pm

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COUTURE TECHNIQUES 3CONSTRUCTING THE GARMENT-Julie ZacharyConstruct the pants fitted in Classes I and II using couture construction techniques.Class Fee: $40Mon. April 9 • 10am-2pm

THE MULTI-TASKER BAG-Cookie BahrThe Multi-Tasker bag is a bag for tot-ing around miscellaneous items for travel, sewing/crafts, or everyday use. The size (12 x 14” wide and 5” deep) and structure of this bag make it easy to use and keep everything organized. It includes a zippered top, exterior pockets, and an optional loop for your keys. Customizing the interior pockets for pens/pencils, cell phones, e-readers, iPads is a snap--just mea-sure the width, mark the pockets, and sew away! The accent flower is based on a tutorial at blog.sewserendipity.com. Peltex, a heavy one-sided fusible interfacing is used for the exterior of the bag and provides great body, mak-ing it stand nicely on its own.Class Fee: $60Sat. May 19, 26 • 1pm-5pm

ARRIVING SOONFabric Collections From:

Kaffe Fassett • Valori • Westminster Michael Miller • Moda • and more

BEGINNER SMOCKING-Jeana HannaYou will be able to create endless smocking designs after learning basic smocking stitches, French knots, lazy daisy, and cable stitch flowers. Class Fee: $45 (includes kit)Tues. March 6, 13 • 6-8pmTues. April 3 and 10 • 6-8pmTues. May 8, 15 • 6-8pm

PICTURE SMOCKING-Jeanna HannaAdd to your smocking skills with “stacked cables.” Learn to create a heart,pumpkin, and birthday cake plus a satin fill stitch and half space cable stitch. Class Fee: $45Thurs. March 8, 15 • 6-8pmThurs. April 12, 19 • 6-8pmThurs. May 17, 24 6-8pm

SMOCKING PLEATER TRAINING-Jeanna HannaLearn to operate, clean and use your smocking pleater. The class will cover basic pleating of a fabric insert, changing needles, and trouble shooting.Class Fee: $30Sat. April 28 2-4pmSat. May 19 2-4pm

ANGLE SLEEVE BISHOP DRESS/GOWN*-Apun UjjinA MUST for every little girl is a Bishop smocked dress. This dress upon com-pletion will be ready-to- smock. You will learn all the steps from cutting out to finish-ing touches. (*Intermedi-ate level.)Class Fee: $45Sat. April 14, 21 10am-1pm

SMOCKING IN THE HOOP-Dana WegnerThe answer is YES! You can do smocking in the hoop on your em-broidery machine. Join this class and learn how to do this beautiful art form by machine. You must be experienced with your embroidery machine.Class Fee: $30Sat. April 21 • 1pm-4pm

Classes in Smocking

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Classes in Sewing Children’s Wear

BRITCHES -N- BLOOMERS WITH TOP-Apun UjjinLearn to make this easy 2-piece outfit. Choose from a ruffle or cuff for the pant hem while the tank top completes this adorable set. Pattern fits NB through 4T. Great class for beginners!Class Fee: $30Tuesday March 13 • 10am-2pm

GRACIE LOU-Jeanie GeislerAny little girl would love this dress! The pattern by Kati Cupcake features a raised waist with sash, three quarter sleeves and a ruffled hem.Class Fee: $45Mon. May 7, 1411am-2pm

JON JON -Jeanie GeislerThe classic Jon Jon with buttons at the shoulders is a must for any little boy. Class Fee: $30Mon. April 23 • 11am-2pm

A-LINE JUMPER-Jeanie GeislerThis basic lined jumper is a great foundation for a monogram or appliqué. Class Fee: $30Thurs. April 26 11am-2pm

BASIC YOKE DRESS-Apun UjjinMake this basic yoke dress with a gathered yoke or pleated yoke ready to smock; your choice. The dress features a peter pan col-lar, short sleeves, and optional sash. This dress is great for all ages!Class Fee: $45Fri. March 9, 15 10am-1pm

DIVA BABY BIB-Apun UjjinBeautiful and trendy, these bibs will be the talk of the town! You can mix and match fabric pieces to make a one of a kind origi-nal. Have a bib to match every outfit!Class Fee: $30Thurs. April 26 • 10am-1pm

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MAMIE-Apun UjjinSized from 6 mos to 6 yrs, this round yoke dress features a gathered skirt front and back, and angel style sleeves. The plain front yoke is suit-able for monograms or embroidery. Mamie makes a cute summer dress or top!Class Fee: $35Friday May 4 10am-2pm

VINTAGE BABY BUBBLE-Apun UjjinThis one piece bubble appears to be 2 pieces when viewed from the front. It comes in sizes 3 to 24 months and has a girl and boy version. This makes a great summer outfit!Class Fee: $35Tues. March 27 • 10am-2pm

LUCY DRESS-Jeanie GeislerThis lined A-line Dress features a ruffled hemline and works well as a base for appliqué or embroidery. Class Fee: $30Thurs. March 8 • 11am-2pmMon. May 21 • 11am-2pm

PAULIE ROMPER-Jeanie GeislerBoy or girl, long or short, piped or ruffles; you choose the look for this basic spring or summer outfit.Class Fee: $30Fri. March 9 • 11am-2pmThurs. May 24 • 11am-2pm

CUPPY CAKE DRESS-Jeanie GeislerMultiple fabrics and trims are used to create this adorable sundress featuring an elastic gathered back.Class Fee: $45Thurs. May 10, 17 • 11am-2pm

BANDED BOY BUBBLE-Apun UjjinThis is a one piece bubble with the appearance of two pieces. It includes a peter pan collar, tucks, and a mock waist band. Great for every occasion! Pattern comes in sizes 3 through 24 months.Class Fee: $45Tues. April 10, 17 • 10am-2pm

TAYLOR BUBBLE-Jeanie GeislerThis simple lined bubble is quick and easy to make and cool for those hot summer days.Class Fee: $30Mon. March 12 • 10am-2pm

TODDLER 2-PIECE SWIM SUIT*-Apun UjjinA two-piece bikini style top is greatfor embroidery or monogramming. The bottom of the suit has a cute rufflearound the waist. Pattern comes in Sizes 6 mos thru 4T. (Intermediate Level*).Class Fee: $30Tues. March 13 • 10am-1pm

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HAND QUILTING I-Julie ZacharyLearn to mark, baste, and quilt a simple project. Pros and cons of available prod-ucts will be discussed.Class Fee: $40 Wed. March 21 • 10am-2pmSat. April 14 • 1pm-5pm

HAND QUILTING II-Julie ZacharyContinue to perfect your quilting technique and learn to draw and quilt feathers.Class Fee: $40Wed. April 18 • 10am-2pmSat. May 5 • 10am-2pm

HAND QUILTING III-Julie ZacharyStudents will discuss how to effectively use quilting to enhance the quilt. Mak-ing stencils and marking the quilt will be demonstrated. Students may bring their own quilt tops to work with.Class Fee: $40Sat. May 12 • 10am-2pm

FIESTA DE TALAVERA-Julie ZacharyLearn to needle-turn appliqué. You will be creating one block of this beautiful and vibrant quilt. You may join this class at any time!Class Fee: $35 for first session $5 for each session afterSat. March 31 • 10am-1pmSat. April 28 • 10am-1pmSat. May 26 • 10am-1pm

STRIP SEARCH QUILT/ PILLOWCASE-Jeanie GeislerThis quilt is made entirely from 2-1/2” strips. It is very fast and very simple to make. There are no seams to match and the results are stunning. Complete your quilt top in 2 fun-filled sessions. Check out our beautiful Jelly Rolls for easy fabric selection.Class Fee: $45Tues. May 1, 8 10am-2pm

T-SHIRT QUILT TOP-Ille WatersIt’s back! the fabulously easy t-shirt quilt top. Gather up those t-shirts & create a special memory for a loved one or yourself. Only the quilt top will be create in class & you’ll have some homework between session 1 & 2.Class Fee: $50Tues. April 17 • 6pm-9pm & April 24 • 5pm-9pmWed. May 2 • 10am-1pm & May 9 • 10am-2pm

TURNING 20 “AROUND THE BLOCK”-Ille WatersTurning Twenty “Around the Block”. High light a focus fabric or special “block” while creating this stunning but easy quilt top from fat quarters. Stacking & cutting the fat quarters gets us quickly to the fun part: stitching the day away.Class Fee: $45Fri. April 13 10am-4pm

Quilting

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QuiltingEASY ATTIC WINDOW-Susie LewisLearn from the beginning the easy steps of rotary cutting and strip piec-ing to create a wonderful lap size quilt. You will complete this quilt including the machine quilting!Class Fee: $75Wed. March 7, 14, 21, 28 10am-1pm

ASIAN SERENITY -Pat HodgesThis exotic quilt is made of Asian fabric using a center panel. The fans at each corner accent the panel and really add dimension to the quilt.Class Fee: $45Thurs. March 15 10am-4pm

GARDEN TRELLIS/TWIST-Pat HodgesThis quilt appears to be very intricate, but it is very easy. It is composed of two simple blocks set on point. The light and dark colors achieve the three dimensional appearance.Class Fee: $35Friday, April 20 • 10am-2pm

FANCY FANS-Pat HodgesThis old time favorite design is made easily with this appliqué method. The border can be plain or appliquéd as you wish. This will make a great gift for your self or a special someone!Class Fee: $45Monday, May 14 • 10am-4pm

SALT WATER TAFFY-Dana WegnerLooking forward to the summer? Get in the mood by making this saucy, no stress quilt: no seams to match! The sample is made of batiks and measures 41” x 46” with no border. You can make other sizes as well. This is a fat quarter friendly quilt and is very easy to construct.Class Fee: $45Sat. March 10 10am-4pm

LICORICE BITES-Dana WegnerDon’t overlook this class because the blocks look too easy! This is a fun quilt to make and will give you lots of practice making nine-patch blocks. It’s a “Just for Fun!” and happy quilt. Finished quilt size is 65” x 80”.Class Fee: $45Sat. April 14 10am-4pm

WOOL APPLIQUE—COB-BLESTONE-Dana WegnerLearn the art of wool appliqué while mak-ing this wonderful mini-quilt using cotton and wool fabrics. The mini-quilt measures 15 inches square and makes a special gift for a special friend or yourself. For confi-dent beginners and beyond.Class Fee: $45 + Kit FeeFri. March 30 10am-4pm

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SERGER #1 All Makes & Models-Susan LewisClass Fee: Free with purchase; all other makes and models $30.00 Fri. March 23 • 10:00am-1:00pm

SERGER #2 CoverstitchYou must be able to thread your serger to take this class. This class is for sergers with Coverstitch capa-bilities only.Class Fee: Free with purchase; all other makes and models $30.00 Fri. May 11 • 10am-1pm

MACHINE TRAINING # 1-Pat Hodges/Susan LewisBasic Operations for all Bernina and Bernette modelsTues. March 6 • 10am-1pmSat. April 7 • 9am-12pmSat. May 12 • 10am-1pm

MACHINE TRAINING # 2-Pat Hodges/Susan LewisStitch Fun for all Bernina models except 1008Tues. March 13 • 10am-1pmSat. April 21 • 1pm-4pmFri. May 18 • 10am-1pm

MACHINE TRAINING # 3-Pat Hodges/Susan LewisCreative Options for Artista 635, 640, 730, and 8 series only.Sat. March 31 • 10am-1pmTues. April 24 • 10am-1pmTues. May 29 • 10am-1pm

SewingClubs

SMOCKING CLUB-Apun UjjinWe invite anyone with an interest in Smocking and needlework to come. Bring your projects to work on and see what everyone else is doing. There will be a mini-stitch lesson- a new stitch, a refresher tip or a new way to use an old fa-vorite. We will have a show and share segment in which you will definitely go home inspired.Class Fee: $5Wed. March 21 10am-12pmMon. April 30 10am-12pmTues. May 29 10am-12pm

QUILT ‘TIL YOU WILT-Dana WegnerCome hang out with the gang! Bring any project you wish to work on OR just bring yourself and have an evening of fun.Class Fee: $5Fri. March 9 • 6pmFri. April 13 • 6pmFri. May 11 • 6pm

Serger & Machine Training are both FREE

with machine purchase from Branum’s + $5 kit fee.

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Computer Clubs & Software Classes

SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB -Susan Lewis/Diann WittBernina Software Only (No computer necessary) Learn to use many of the cool DesignerPlus Software tools! The Virtual Training webcast is put on by Bernina Educators which runs on a predetermined Saturday each month. You can cut the fee price in half if you bring in a completed homework project highlighting the software technique shown in the previous session. Class Fee: $10 or $5 with homework completed.Lettering Workshop – Sat. March 17 • 11am-12:30pmApplique Workshop – Sat. April 21 • 11am-12:30pmCreate Hand Look Embroidery: Doodle Stitching - Sat. May 19 • 11am-12:30pm

CUTWORK SOFTWARE TRAINING -Susie Lewis/Diann WittThere’s a new dimension to creative sewing-cutting! Cutwork software gives you the ability to whip up decorations from various fabric, embellish clothing, or use it to facilitate the cutting of shapes when quilting.Sat. March 17 • 9am-11amSat. April 21 • 9am-11amSat. May 19 • 9am-11am

E M B R O I D E R Y TRAINING All Models-Susan LewisTues. March 20 10am-12pm

STABILIZERS, NEEDLES AND THREAD-Susan LewisLearn the proper products to produce the best embroidery result.Class Fee: $10Wed. April 25 1pm-3pm

VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB -Apun UjjinWe’ve put a new spin on VBC. Make a simple make-it—take it project using new techniques and feet. Class Fee: $10-includes CD(There will be a minimal kit fee or Supply list.)Simple Home Kitchen Sat. March 31 • 10am-1pmAccordion Momentos Sat. April 28 • 11am-2pmToo Stylish to Sleep – Sat. May 12 • 10am-1pm

VERSION 6 SOFTWARE -Susie LewisCome discover all the wonderful things that you can do with your new software! Each session will explore a new technique. Sat. March 10 • 1pm-4pmFri. April 20 • 1pm-4pmFri. May 25 • 1pm-4pm

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CLASS POLICIES Registration and Payment:We accept class sign-ups as soon as the newsletter is printed and placed on the website. Payment in full is required at the time of registration. You may register and pay:

1.  In person in the store.2.  By mail with a check (please include a note

with the details of the class or use the registra-tion form printed below).

3.  By phone with a credit card.Cancellation:

1. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. Every attempt will be made to give you 7 days notice if we must cancel a class. You may receive your refund by choosing one of the following methods:

a. A full cash refund. b. Transfer the class fee to another class during

the same quarter.2.  If you must cancel, we require 24 hours notice

to receive a refund.3.  No refunds will be given after the class begins.

No Show - No Refund. 4.  If a class fills extremely fast, we sometimes offer

a waiting list. Please ask if you are interested.

SUPPLY LISTS:1. Supply lists are given at time of paid registra-

tion. The cost of supplies are not included in the class fee unless so noted.

2. Please purchase your supplies before class. Supplies should be purchased at the store. We offer a discount of 10% for class supplies.

3. Please do not wait until the last minute to buy your supplies. As you know, picking out fabric takes time and we would hate for you to miss the beginning of your class. Instructors will not wait for you to begin the class.

4. Typically a minimum of 4 students is required to hold a class.

5. You may want to check with us before you buy your supplies to be sure a class is a go.

Important InformationOTHER INFORMATION:

1. If a class is full you may have your name placed on a waiting list in case a student cancels.

2. No make ups on sewing classes. If you miss a class or need additional help you can make arrangements with the class instructor at her profes-sional fee.

3. Please be considerate of oth-ers. Do not bring children to class, wear heavy perfume or use cell phones during class. Please be on time for class or better yet, come 15 minutes early to set up your sewing space. Classes begin promptly at the scheduled time. If you are unable to make the class session, please call so we will know not to expect you.

4. We do have class maximums. These may vary with the class being offered. Register early to avoid having to be placed on a waiting list.

5. The use of cell phones is disruptive to other paying stu-dents and instructors. Please wait until class breaks or step outside for calls.

6. Please mark your calendar with your classes. We do not make reminder calls. We will call if a class is cancelled or changed.

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$5 Quilt Series - Sat. March 24, April 28, May 6 • 9am

Class is held the 4th Saturday of each month and starts promptly at 9am. This is a 30-minute lecture class with a Power Point presentation. Start with sim-ple blocks and work towards more advanced techniques. This is a great class for those who want to expand their quilting knowledge. Yes, you can make 12 blocks for $5.00 (providing you follow the rules). Please call to register

COME FOR $5 QUILT AND STAY FOR BREAKFAST @ BRANUM’S

Embroidery SeriesWe offer digitizing and embroidery services in the store.

Prices vary by project. Come into the store for an estimate.

STORE HOURS:Monday - Friday: 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 5 pmClosed Sundays

3230 Washington RoadMartinez, GA 30907

706.860.5434 • 1.800.462.1457nickm20@yahoo.comwww.branums.com