MERRILY WE QUILT ALONG1718 S. Ingram Mill Rd.Springfield, MO 65804

(417) 890-9000 (866)-merrily

www.merrilywequiltalong.com

Regular Store Hours Monday: 10 am to 5 pmTuesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Wednesday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday: Closed

The Fat Quarter Tea Room 417-890-7722

Monday - Saturday, 11 am-2 pm

Store Closures:Thanksgiving, November 24, 2011

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011New Year's Eve, December 31, 2011

Come visit us at "The Sunshine Store"2011 Autumn Newsletter and Classes

Autumn 2011, Volume 10, Number 3

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Opening September 6, 2011Merrily We Sew Along will be opening soon in the St. Louis area. We are so excited to be opening our second store in Town and Country, Missouri. The shop is part of the Lamp and Lantern Village, which has beautiful gardens and a water fountain. The location is at the intersection of Clayton Road and Hwy 141. Steve Parker, Merrily's brother-in-law, will manage the new shop as well as be the resident "tech" guy. Steve is both BERNINA and Gammill trained to

service all the machines. Steve is very excited to be offering maintenance classes in the St. Louis area for current Gammill owners.

The shop will carry the full line of BERNINA sewing machines, Gammill Quilting machines, fabrics and notions for every sewing need, embroidery notions, patterns, and sewing cabinets. We will be renting the longarms and a Statler just like we do in Springfield. This will also be a teaching store, so many classes are in the works to begin in January 2012. And, of course, we will be doing a Saturday Sampler to begin on the Second Saturday of January 2012.

However, the best is yet to come. We will be celebrating our Grand Opening the first week of November 2011. On Saturday, November 5, Kay England is going to teach a class and present a Trunk Show. On Monday, November 7, H.P. Ueltschi, the current family head of BERNINA will be in the shop signing all new BERNINA machines sold. We will be giving away a brand new BERNINA 430 at this event.

If you have friends or family in the St. Louis area, be sure to tell them about Merrily We Sew Along and to get on the email list for future events.

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Saturday Sampler 2012

Our new Saturday Sampler will be shown the first weekend of November 2011. The new quilts will be displayed starting on Monday, November 7. You can come to the shop any time in November and sign up for the size and color of your choice for the 2012 quilts. Then you will pay $5.38 to pick up Block 1 any time in December. The first block will not be ready until Thursday, December 1, 2011.

The rules for the program are s imple:

1. Pay for the first block in December 2011. ($5.38 including tax) 2. Make the block and come to the time you chose the first weekend of January 2012. This will be Friday, January 6, 2012, and Saturday, January 7, 2012. 3. If you show us your completed block AND stay for the entire meeting then you will receive Block 2 FREE. 3. If you are late or must miss your appointed time, then you pay $5.38 to get back in the program. 4. Only one FREE block per person.

You do have the option to pay an additional $5.38 each month to make a whole other quilt.

Join us for our 10th Saturday Sampler and bring an old friend while making new friends!

Amy BradleySeptember 16 & 17, 2011

Are you ready for a fun day of sewing? Then you won't want to miss the opportunity to have a class with Quilt Artist Amy Bradley. Amy has been quilting for over twenty years. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in fine arts/ graphic design. She started quilting in the 80s.

When referring to her quilting Amy says "My inspiration for my first quilt design, Dazzling Dogs, was to create a gift for John's veterinary clinic. I started my business with that quilt and it has only hung in the clinic for about one week in the past four years. When I told my husband about my plan to turn Dazzling Dogs into quilt patterns his now famous line was "Do people buy those?". Now his new famous line is "When can I retire?" I am always looking for my next comical character such as Quilt Diva, Super Quilter, Seasoned Quilter, and Bountiful Beauties. I know quilters have just as much fun making my patterns as I have designing them, I've seen the photos!"

Amy Bradley

We are currently having a trunk show on display with 10 of her patterns. Pick one of Amy's patterns and join us on either September 16 or 17. Lunch included. The cost is only $60. Space is limited, so sign up quickly.

Ask about the48 Months Financing

with BERNINA on September 30, 2011

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10th Anniversary SALETo celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are having TEN days of special sales

Every day one person will win a prize valued at least $100On the Ninth day, a Bernette 46 will be given away

(value of $189)On the Tenth day, a BERNINA 210 will be given away

(Value of $799)

How do you earn tickets for the special drawings? You will get one ticket for every $10 before tax you spend during the 10 days.

Earn 10 tickets for filling out a machine survey we will have available. Bring in a new customer that is not in our database,

and you both will receive 10 tickets. Only one person per household.

Daily winners are drawn from the people who shopped in the store on that given day. At the end of the day, we will draw for a prize valued over $100. Then those tickets will go into a big container for the Grand Drawing of the BERNINA 210 on Saturday,

October 8, 2011.The more days you shop, the more chances you will win.

Stop by the shop during September 2011 to see what the daily prizes will be.

Day 1: September 28 (today only) Bundles of 10 fat quarters for $10 Day 2: September 29 (today only) 10 spools of thread 10% off with stash card stampedDay 3: September 30 (today only) 10 patterns for $10 (from pre-selected patterns)Day 4: October 1 (today only) First 10 people in the shop, get a prizeDay 5: October 3 (today only) $10 Grab Bag (value of $30 or more)Day 6: October 4 (today only) Kits 10 % off Day 7: October 5 (today only) 10 % off SALE FABRIC! Day 8: October 6 (today only) Batting and stabilizers on the bolt 10% off **Does not include a full roll of batting**Day 9 & Day 10: October 7 & 8 Anniversary Sale: All fabric, books, notions on sale

*** The first 8 days of the sale are deals that are not available on Day 9 & Day 10. Special promotions are good while supplies last.***

Techniques1. Rotary Cutting 101: You will learn how to quickly and safely cut everything from strips to hexagons. Learn how to replace a blade and adjust it for ease of use. This class is recommended for the new quilter or a refresher for the expe-rienced quilter. Please sign up for only one session. Thursday, September 8 5 pm - 7 pm ORMonday, November 14 9 am - 11 am

Teacher: Merrily Parker Cost: $5

2. Back to the Basics: If you would like to learn to quilt, we would LOVE to teach YOU! Join our 3 week Quilt-ing Basics Class and learn the fundamentals of quilting from tools of the trade to completing a wall size project. Please sign up for only one session. 3 weeks Thursday, Sept. 15, 29, & Oct. 6 5 pm - 8 pm ORMonday, November 14, Noon - 3 pm 21 & 28 9 am - Noon

Teacher: Merrily Parker & Kay Turner Cost: $30

3. Beginning Machine Quilting: Get the quilt tops off the shelves and onto your beds and walls! In class, you will practice echoing, set-in patterns, crosshatching, stitch in the ditch, and free motion quilting. You will need a sewing machine in good working order with walking foot, darning (free motion) foot, and the ability to lower the feed dogs. Monday, December 5 5 pm - 8 pm OR Tuesday, December 6 9 am - Noon

Teacher: Merrily Parker Cost: $15

4. Hand Quilting: Learn the proper hand quilting techniques to successfully finish your quilt. You will learn about batting, needles, thread, layering, marking, and the stitching technique to hand quilt your treasures.

Tuesday, November 8 2 pm - 4 pm OR 5 pm - 7 pm

Teacher: Janet Livingston Cost: $10

Classes...Classes...Classes...5. Hand Applique 101: Hand applique is a wonderful “take-it-with-you” project. Learn how to hand ap-plique using a variety of freezer paper techniques and the needle turn method. Janet will teach you many different ways to hand applique.

Thursday, September 22 1 pm - 4 pm OR 5 pm - 8 pm

Teacher: Janet Livingston Cost: $15

6. Machine Appliqué for Beginners: Learn how to machine applique in a variety of ways in-cluding techniques such as the blind hem stitch, straight stitch, and zigzag stitch. You will work on small rose and tulip blocks to be used in a future quilt or for practice pur-poses to determine your favorite technique. Enjoy learning machine applique and what your machine can do for you! 30 minute lunch break will be given. Monday, September 26 5 pm - 9 pm ORWednesday, December 7 1 pm - 5 pm Teacher : Kay Turner Cost: $20

7. Borders, Binding, and Beyond: You have spent many hours piecing and quilting your quilt, so you want to finish it with a binding that will make you proud. Learn how to apply borders to prevent waves, do a french binding with mitered corners, and make a hanging sleeve in this class.

Tuesday, December 6 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Teacher: Linda Claxton Cost: $15

8. Introduction to Paper Piecing: Want to use up some of those scraps that we all seem to collect? Try paper piecing! This exciting technique of sewing oversized fab-ric pieces to a paper foundation drawing permits you to make accurate patchwork blocks easily and quickly without making any templates! Using your scraps, you will learn many tricks of the trade as you sew several blocks together as shown in Carol Doak’s book, Show Me How to Paper Piece. Book required.

Tuesday, November 29 5 pm - 9 pm Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $20

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9. Beginning Hand Piecing: Would you like to learn how to piece together your blocks without a sewing machine? Hand piecing is a great “take-along” project. We will mark and stitch a LeMoyne Star block. You will also learn to stitch the curves!

Tuesday, October 11 2 pm - 4:30 pm OR 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Teacher: Janet Livingston Cost: $12.50

10. Perfect Piecing: The primary focus of this class is how to achieve great workmanship. If you are interested in improving your sewing skills, this is definitely the class for you. You will be working on your 1/4” seam allowance, half square triangles, flying geese, star points, rotary cutting and pinning. This is a 4 hour intermediate level class that will pass too fast. Please join me to improve your piecing skills.

Monday, September 19 1 pm - 5 pm ORThursday, November 17 5 pm - 9 pm Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $20

11. Applique with Misty-Fuse: Learn how to use the newest Quilting Fusible on the market. Not only is it environmentally-friendly (solvent free and recy-clable), but it is extruded to a very fine web to create a last-ing bond. Most importantly, it adds no bulk and will not gum up your needles. Join us to learn this new process!

Tuesday, November 1 2 pm - 4 pm

Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $10

12. Piping Hot Binding: Need a little spark in your quilt but another border is too much? Add a professional third dimension to your quilt with this technique. Step by step demos on how to make tiny, perfect piping will be covered in class. Machine differences will be addressed so students will be successful with their own machines. Students work on their practice pieces to achieve perfect piping.

Monday, November 7 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Teacher: Dee Manning Cost: $12.50

Classes...Classes...Classes...13. Hand Embroidery: Are you having trouble with the embroidery on some of our Block of the Months? Let Janet show you her techniques for lettering and some of the other beau-tiful embroidery stitches that can be found on the shop samples.

Friday, November 18 9 am - Noon Teacher: Janet Livingston Cost: $15

14. Mitering Made Easy WITH Binding Totally Done by Machine: Always fighting that mitered corner? Let’s tame that tiger and make your life easier with two new mitering tools that will make you feel like an expert when binding your next quilt or wall-hanging! Then learn the technique of sewing it all by machine. No hand work!

Monday, October 24 1 pm - 4 pm ORTuesday, December 13 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $15

15. Two Color Binding: Let's give our quilts a new look! Learn how to match your binding to the front AND to the back of your quilts for a unique binding for that special quilt.

Monday, December 12 10 am - Noon

Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $10

16. Curved Piecing: Curved piecing by machine is just too cool and easy. Learn Dee’s trick to make Drunkard’s Path Blocks and more. Careful – you can become addicted to those crazy curves!.

Thursday, December 1 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Teacher: Dee Manning Cost: $12.50

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**** REMEMBER: If there is a class you want to take, but the time is wrong, let us know. All we need is 3 people to schedule a class at a different time period.

Quilts to Make 17. Just Sew: In 2010 we did a 4-month fall mystery quilt and had a great time. It has been suggested that we do it again in 2011. This will not be a sit and sew. You will come in once per month to pick up your patterm. You will have a fun time with this easy quilt!

Teacher: Kay Turner Cost: $20

18. Quick Quilt for Christmas The REAL Quilt-In-A-Day is back! Ready to leave the Thanksgiving crowd, dishes and have quality time with your sewing machine and fabric? Your really good intentions of providing everyone on your Christmas list with a quilt is still in too many parts with too little time. NOT TO WORRY! Join Dee in the REAL quilt in a day series and piece a quilt top in one day! Dee has some new quick piecing designs and the old’ tried and true original that you can put together in a snap to make a nice sized lap quilt ready for quilting by Monday! Lunch is included in pricing.

Friday, November 25 9 am - 5 pm Teacher: Dee Manning Cost: $45

19. Attic Windows: This is a great pattern to showcase some of those special fabrics you have been saving-- lighthouses, birds, animals, flowers, and more. You might even want to use one window fabric as a background for a collection of appliquéed or embroidered items. The possibilities are endless! This will also be a great way to learn how to miter those corners.

Wednesday, September 21 1 pm - 5 pm

Teacher: Judi Reed Cost: $ 20

Projects 20. Reversible Bucket Hat: A versatile hat pattern that includes sizes for children through adult. Consider making one for holiday gifts or stocking stuffers! So easy to make that you can make one for everyone in the family.

Wednesday, November 16 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Teacher: Diane O'Neal Cost: $15

Classes...Classes...Classes...21. Christmas Tree Skirt: Want to get a jump start on your holiday sewing? Here's your chance to make this beautiful, easy to make tree skirt for yourself or as a lovely gift. Make it traditional or fancy- your choice!

Saturday, October 29 10 am - 4 pm Teacher: Judi Reed Cost: $27.50

22. Locker Hooking: Did some of your fabric just catch the UGLY virus while sitting on the shelf? Did you every overestimate the amount you needed on a backing and now you could cover a county? Bring your tired, your weak and the “what-was-I-thinking?” fabric stash to Dee’s Locker Hooking class and make a rug! This is a fun class and is sure to help you move your yardage to make room for more!

Monday, September 26 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teacher: Dee Manning Cost: $10

23. Toothbrush Rug: In this class, you can learn how to make any size oval rug to coordinate with your new quilt, fit into a small bathroom, or use for a door mat. Dee will teach you the technique to use the Toothbrush Needle to make the oval rug with Aunt Philly’s toothbrush rug technique.

Monday, October 24 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Teacher: Dee Manning Cost: $15

24. Junior Backpack: The best way to describe this backpack is CUTE! It is just like the one the "big" kids carry, only smaller. When completed this backpack measures 12"x 10"x 4". What a great gift for that special little person in your life! You can stop by the shop to see a sample. Bet you can not make just one!A 30 minute lunch break will be given.

Tuesday, November 1 5 pm - 9 pm ORWednesday, November 2 9 am - 1:30 pm

Teacher: Vicki Brunk Cost: $20

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**** REMEMBER: If there is a class you want to take, but the time is wrong, let us know. All we need is 3 people to schedule a class at a different time period.

Software

25. Software Sampler: Learn more about your De-signer+ V6 potential. This will be a lecture/demo with hands on practice and detailed instructions provided on your USB stick. Join Lillian as she teaches you additional techniques. Cost is $15 to join and $40 per quarter. This class will meet the 4th Saturday from 1 pm - 3 pm.

Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, & Dec. 17 1 pm - 3 pm

Teacher: Lillian Bradley

26. Alphabet Aerobics: This series of classes will take your Lettering skills to new heights. There are a total of 4 classes in the series, but each class is a ‘stand alone’ lesson plan. Pick and choose what you want to learn and explore. Or, better yet, sign up for all the classes and move to the head of the class!

#1 Designing with Lettering: Learn to use lettering to form objects, mirror merge lettering into art, create a border with lettering, and emboss lettering with the carving stamp

Wednesday, September 7 1 pm - 4 pm

#2 Letter Play in Art Canvas: Learn to create calligraphy lettering, brush stroke lettering, spray lettering, symbol lettering, envelope lettering, and contour lettering. Monday, October 3 1 pm – 4 pm

#3 Special Effects in Lettering: Learn to apply craft stitch-es to lettering, change colors of individual letters, textures lettering, use word art, create decorative lettering and embellish lettering.

Thursday, November 17 1 pm - 4 pm

#4 Manipulating Lettering: Learn to use a de-sign to replace a letter, transform your letters into shapes, create shadowed letters and create special monograms.

Tuesday, December 6 1 pm - 4 pm

Teacher: Lillian Bradley Cost: $15 (for each individual class)

Classes...Classes...Classes...

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Sewing27. Hemming: Are you ready to learn to hem those pants that are too long instead of walking off the excess? If so, come join us! We will hem whatever items in your life need hemming to size. Thursday, October 13 9 am - Noon OR 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Teacher: Diane O'Neal Cost: $15

My Bernina 28. My BERNINA 8 Series Machine: This 2-day class is for all New Owners of an 8 Series machine. Day 1 will focus on the sewing features of the 820 & 830. Day 2 will focus on the embroidery features of the 830. This class is FREE with the purchase of an 8 Series machine from MWQA. If you purchased your machine elsewhere, inquire at the time of regis-tration regarding class fee.

2 daysThursday & Friday, October 27 & 28 9 am - 4 pm ORThursday & Friday, December 8 & 9 9 am - 4 pm

Teacher: Lillian Bradley

29. My BERNINA Embroidery: This class is designed to be used in conjunction with the My BERNINA Workbook and contains a series of exercises intended to famil-iarize you with the features of your new BERNINA embroidery machine. In addition, you will learn about needles, threads, stabilizers, embroidery hoops and accessories, all of which will increase your knowledge of sewing and assist you in achieving success in all of your embroidery endeavors. Thursday, September 1 9 am - 4 pm ORMonday, October 10 9 am – 4 pm ORTuesday, November 15 9 am - 4 pm ORThursday, December 1 9 am - 4 pm

Teacher: Lillian Bradley

30. My BERNINA Sewing Machine: The following classes are designed to help you learn the features of your new sewing machine as well as the care and maintenance. 3 weeksTuesdays, September 6, 13, & 20 1 pm - 4 pm OR Tuesdays, October 11, 20 (Thursday), & 25 5 pm - 8 pm ORSaturdays, November 12, 19, & December 10 1 pm - 4 pm

Teachers: Kay Turner & Lillian Bradley

31. My BERNINA Software: Editor Plus/Designer V6: The following classes are designed to be used in conjunction with the Owners Workbook and contain a series of exercises intended to familiarize you with the features of your new BERNINA Embroidery software, V6.0. Free if purchased from Merrily We Quilt along. #4 Automatic Digitizing PhotoSnap: The Auto-Digitizing Tutorial will introduce the basics of automatically digitizing a de-sign as well as how to enhance the embroidery that was automati-cally generated. The PhotoSnap feature provides a unique way in which to automatically digitize a graphic image. Tuesday, September 13 9 am - Noon

#5 Digitizing and Blackwork Run: The Digitizing Tuto-rial will introduce the basics of manually setting reference points to create an embroidery design. Learn how to adjust the stitch-ing sequence as well as optimize the stitch-out. Learn to use the Blackwork Run feature in the software to assist in making GREAT outlines. Thursday, October 13 1 pm – 4 pm

#6 Special Effects: This class will cover the use of True Type Fonts, Elastic Lettering, Buttonholes, Gradient Fills, Color Blending, Craft Stitches, Pattern Run Stitches, Create a Pattern and Pattern Stamp. Thursday, November 10 1 pm - 4 pm Teacher: Lillian Bradley

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32. My BERNINA Serger Basic, Class 1: The information in this class will help you learn the basics of us-ing your new piece of sewing equipment. Even though it is very different from your sewing machine, once you learn to incorporate serging techniques into your sewing, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it. Sometimes called the microwave of sewing, your serger will speed your sewing in several ways, letting you produce more in less time.

Monday, September 12 10 am - 4 pm Teacher: Lillian Bradley

33.My BERNINA Serging Ahead:Class 2: The information in this class will help you to learn advanced tech-niques, as well as, decorative techniques which can be completed on your serger. Standard and optional accessory feet for your serger will be covered.

Friday, October 14 10 pm – 4 pm

Teacher: Lillian Bradley

34. My BERNINA Bernette & 3 Series: This class is designed specifically for the Bernette and 3 Series machines. The first 3 hour class is for the Bernettes and 3 Series. Only the 3 Series owners continue for the second class. These classes will go over the care and use, plus capabilities of the Ber-nette and 3 Series machines. Come let us show you what your Bernette and 3 Series machines can do for you!

2 weeksThursday, October 20 & November 3 1 pm - 4 pm

Teacher: Kay Turner

Classes...Classes...Classes...My Bernina Classes are free if you purchase your sewing machine or software at MWQA! If you purchased

your machine elsewhere, inquire at the time of registration regarding class fee.

CLASS POLICY 1. Fees must be paid at time of registration.

2. Phone registrations taken with a credit card.3. Refunds given only if we are notified at least one week prior to class.4. Minimum of 3 students per class. Class will be canceled if minimum is not met and a full refund will be given.5. No children, babies, or guests in class.6. You must obtain a supply list PRIOR to each class. Read it completely to see what supplies are necessary AND what preparation needs to be done.7. Where required, please bring a sewing machine in good working order and that you are familiar with operating. Teachers will not spend class time learning your sewing machine.

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Stash for Cash * Saturday, September 24

7:30 am - 11 am

Stash for Cash is happening again this fall at Merrily We Quilt Along. On Saturday, September 24, we will hold our 4th Stash for Cash. This event is when you can bring kits, fabrics, sewing machines, block of the month, magazines, books, or anything you want to sell that is sewing related. It is one gigantic sewing flea market.

This is how the program works. For $15 you can rent a 6 foot space on the sidewalk in front of our shop. You are responsible for your space, including your table and pricing your merchandise. The only stipulation is that everything you sell must in some way be sewing related. In other words, no old mattresses! You can rent a card table space ( 4 feet) for only $10 or a larger space (8 feet) for $20.

We have a limited number of our 6 foot tables for rent. We rent them for $20 for the day with a deposit of $20. The $20 deposit is returned to you if the table is not damaged. If you rent from us, we will set your table out front and pick it up at the end of the day.

This event has always been a huge success and we hope you will come...either as a seller or a buyer. The event starts at 7:30 am and ends at 11 am.

You may be a fabricholic if:1. You have decided to stop buying fabric for a week or so, but only lasted a couple of days.2. You buy fabric "just because it feels good".3. You hide fabric in the bottom of the grocery bag to get it into the house.4. Your fabric stash insulates the closet where it is kept.

And, finally, you may be a fabricholic if: 5. The fabric store you frequent knows you on a first name basis.

Longarm Classes1. Intermediate Freehand Quilting: This is an all day class to be taken after your basic beginner class. Spend the day with Merrily and learn how to make folk art feathers, background fillers, simple border designs, and stencil designs. This class is FREE if you bought your Gammill from Merrily We Quilt Along in the past year. All quilting supplies are included in the cost of the class. Fridays: September 9 9 am - 4 pm September 23 9 am - 4 pm October 28 9 am - 4 pm November 18 9 am - 4 pm

Teacher: Merrily Parker or Bill Fullerton Cost: $200

2. Gammill Maintenance Class: Let Ron Parker teach you how to do timing, tension, and replacing all the wear parts of your Gammill Quilting Machine. You will leave this class understanding your machine better and how to do simple repairs on your own. Class is limited to Gammill owners.

Saturdays: September 10 10 am - 3 pm November 19 10 am - 3 pm

Teacher: Ron Parker Cost: $65

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OUR WORLD A friend sent this to me several years ago. I wish to share it with you. It has probably changed a little, but hopefully you will understand the intent.

IF we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, this is what the earth would look like:

57 Asians21 Europeans14 from the Western Hemishpere, both north and south8 Africans

52 would be female48 would be male

70 would be non-white30 would be white

70 would be non-Christian30 would be Christian

6 people would possess 59 % of the entire world's wealth and all 6 would be from the United States

80 would live in substandard housing70 would not be able to read50 would suffer from malnutrition1 would be near death; 1 would be near birth

1 (yes only 1) would have a college education1 would own a computer

When you consider Our World from such a compressed perspective, the need for acceptance, understanding and education becomes glaringlyapparent.

Happy Holidays from the staff at Merrily We Quilt Along! Welcome 2012!

5 Series is HereIntroducing the NEW BERNINA 5 Series: the machines for the established hobbyist. If you enjoy your sewing hobby, want a full size machine and don't embroider, the new 530 and 550 QE will be a great fit for you. These machines will take you from crafting, to home decorating to quilting with ease. And the best part, they are compatible with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator.

The 550 QE is labeled Quilter's Edition for a reason. It comes with both the Walking Foot and the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. It will not only piece your top with the outstanding stitch quality of a Bernina, but will finish the quilting like only a BERNINA machine can.

The BERNINA 580 E will be making it's debut later in the fall. The new BERNINA 580 E will wow you with its simple, yet classic design, combined with superior function to set new standards. The BERNINA 580 E combination sewing/embroidery machine is compatible with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator, BERNINA Embroidery Software V6 and the CutWork Accessory and Software.

Come in to our store and enjoy a test drive of the new BERNINA 5 Series.

ASK LILLIAN Question: Can you explain the difference be-tween Design Connection and Design Studio? I purchased a Design Connection several months ago and now I am hearing about Design Studio. Is my Design Connection out of date? Do I need to purchase Design Studio to have the latest designs?

Answer: You have raised some questions which need to be addressed, as many embroiderers are interested in staying current with changes in the embroidery industry.

First let me assure you, your Design Connection is not out of date. You can still select designs from our Embroidery Take-out System and have them burned to your blank CD’s. However, you need to make ALL of your selections and have ALL of your blank CD’s burned by December 31, 2011. After that date, the system will not be able to burn CD’s.

Because of changes occurring in the computer industry, CD’s are rapidly being replaced by USB Sticks. This is also happening in our Embroidery Take-out System. For the balance of this year, we will have two operational systems: Embroidery Take-out (designs burned to a CD) and Design Studio (designs loaded onto your USB stick.) After December 31, 2011, we will NOT have Embroider Take-out; but, will continue to provide designs through Design Studio.

Technically SpeakingElizabeth Hurrelbrink

This time in technically speaking, I would like to address machines that people own but do not use. The national average of machines that quilters own is 2.3 machines. Most of us have even more than that. We have our favorite that we use all the time. Then we have our backup machine that we take to classes or use when we are getting our main machine cleaned or worked on.

We have the collectable machines. Older machines that we love but don't use and we wouldn't even consider selling. These machines are sometimes forgotten about when it comes to yearly cleanings. One of the worst things that we can do to a machine is to let it sit for long periods of time without using it (just like a car!). If you have some machines that you previously loved and are keeping as mementos, take the time to get them serviced. That old machine is like a dear friend and will need a little loving sometimes so that it will be there for you when need it.

Don't forget about that serger that is stashed away in the closet. Sergers are very susceptible to "freezing up" when not properly maintained.

Remember that over time the oil dries up and no longer lubricates your machine properly. Before using a machine that has been dormant for a while, be sure to have it cleaned and oiled to ensure that all the internal moving parts are well lubricated and ready to go.

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ON SALEOESD CD's on sale, until they run out!Buy two at $39 each, get a 3rd FREE.

Ask about the48 Months Financing

with BERNINA on September 30, 2011

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