A Thread-aholic in Colorado: August 2013

The Mitered Corner Class

(and it's not pronounced ME-tered)

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The last days of August = time to start on Christmas!

It's a well known statistic, that if you don't start your Christmas projects by the last day of August, there's 87.6% chance that you won't get them all completed in time.
—SOURCE: Kim's personal experience.

Here's a beautiful Christmas tablecloth Marge did on the embroidery machine. What are you waiting on? Get started now!

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We're back from Janome... with price reductions & special financing!

HEY!!!
The price has been slashed BIG TIME on the MC12000! Plus, Janome has arranged for special, no interest financing for 3 years (minimum $2500 purchase). Come and take a test drive on the Memory Craft 12000. AND we take trade ins - any make or model.

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The 15000, the Grandbaby, and the Hoop Sisters

I'm not sure what is more exciting: Randy and I being in Las Vegas, experiencing the latest and greatest from Janome, or spending some time with the new Grandbaby! Well, the Grandbaby, of course. But the new Janome MC 15000 is one super-slick machine. I'm so thrilled at what it can do! I love the MC12000, but the 15000 enhances and goes way beyond what I thought it would. (I can use my i-Pad to edit designs, and transfer them wirelessly - no USB stick transfer needed!!! Plus, the automatic needle threader - just a push of a button, the huge HD screen, and... too much to try to put in here.) I am very pleased - to put it mildly.

Oh-Oh-Oh, AND, I got to meet The Hoop Sisters.

It has been a great couple of days, and we have a couple more to go!

Little Miss Kaylyn, getting her first taste of whipped cream (courtesy of Grandpa)

The Janome MC15000

(The Hoop Sisters)

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My bells are getting jingled...

New arrivals. Just in time for Happy Dance Friday!

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A Plethora of Ruffles

August Apron Club - Lots of giggles and ruffles

Shaylee's toes were so cool!

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4 Fat Quarters = 4 Different Placemats. PLUS a couple of zucchinis

What a great way to spend a hot Monday afternoon!

The Take Four Placemat Set class, taught by Cyndi McChesney produced a total of 32 different placemats! They're fun and fast. (Gloria B. was kind enough to bring by the zucchinis during class.)

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Pop! Goes the Pillow.

Time to give your home decor a little POP. The Pillow Pop club meets once a month, starting Friday, September 6th, from 1pm - 4pm.

No long-term obligation, just come on a month-to-month basis and begin transforming the look of your bedroom, living room, or any other room in the house. They'll be curves, crosses, log cabins and more designs. Not overly complicated, but challenging and fun.

The cost of the "club" is $25 + the Pillow Pop book by Heather Bostic and the materials needed for each month you come.

Call today and sign up for September's club. 719-285-8088.

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On occasion, I still get to play...

Have I mentioned how much I love Janome!

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Fresh fruits, chocolates and ruffles

August Apron Club

Wednesday,
August 21st
5:30pm
Class cost:
$29 + pattern and supplies

This month we'll have fresh fruits and chocolates while we sew and have some fun making the "Hostess with the Mostest" apron.

There's no obligation when you participate in our Apron Club. We have a different apron pattern each month. It's a great way to build your apron stash, share some tips, and enjoy some delicious food and refreshments!

Call 719-285-8088 and to register.

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Another congratulations!!

Bonny Colton's Strips 'n Curve quilt took a Blue Ribbon plus the Colorado Quilting Council Judges Choice award at the county fair. Beautiful!

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Kids Club - October

Kids Camp this month will be a Peasant Top.

Monday, October 21st

3:15 - 5:30pm

Class cost: $39 (everything included)

Instructor: Randi Runyon

(Please let us know prior to class if you need a sewing machine to use)

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I love it when...

...Miss Randi rearranges the fabrics! Her color combos are just awesome.

And yes, we have a nice selection of solids!

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Always ask about 'The Pink Bag'

In cleaning the store this week, Miss Randi and I decided there is just some fabric that needs to find their home. So we talked about getting an old suitcase and having it hold discounted items. Unfortunately, neither one of us have an old suitcase, so we decided to use a Pink Bag that has been sitting under the cutting table. We're not really sure why it was there... SO....

Until we find an old, old, (preferably green) suitcase, we'll have this "Pink Bag" holding fabric and items discounted at 40% off.

So always ask about checking out the Pink Bag. It will probably not always be in the same place, so you'll have to ask where it is. But it'll be here! And there will always be "stuff" in it!