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Volume 19, Issue 9September, 2015

STORE HOURS: Las Cruces and El Paso Monday through Saturday 10:00 – 5:00, Except Tuesday 12:00 – 5:00

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

Easy/Basic Classes:Nat'l Sewing Month Projects . . . 1Not Just Another Towel . . . . . . . 3Beginning Quilt Piecing Series . 2

To start off the month,

there will be a fun, fast, quick, easy project each day, Wednesday, September 2 – Saturday, September 5, from 1:00 – 4:00. Come join the fun any or all days. $5 Fee will include a copy of the project. Come for all four for $15! Projects will make nice hostess gifts.

National Sewing Month

DESIGNER EPIC™Made for Sewers, by Sewers™

For details: call 575 524-1739 or 915 760-5300

or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/

Sew-Whats-New/120631084669485or Husqvarna Viking website:

www.husqvarnaviking.com/epic

September is

Coasters

Potholder

Towel

Tablerunner

Stay "tuned", more

secrets to be revealed

s e w c i a lEVENTS

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We do our part for our communities—Come “SEWcialize” at these other local events:A new sewing group called Sew Many Friends meets the 2nd Tuesday, 10-12 noon, at Sew What's New, Las Cruces.Las Colcheras Quilt Guild: 2nd Monday at Good Samaritan, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces.

El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild: 2nd Thursday, 7-9 pm, Grace Presbyterian, 8001 Magnetic, El Paso.El Paso Quilt Association: 3rd Thursday, 7 pm, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2160 Wedgewood, El Paso.Paso del Norte Quilt Guild: 2nd Saturday, 9:30 am, University Presbyterian Church, Resler Drive, El Paso.

will receive the bonus package, including luggage and a shopping spree! Each week more and more details are revealed. It is very exciting! Once again, the Anita Goodesign Workshop uses the Kitchen theme, or Holiday Extravaganza. If you purchased either one, or both, you may come and work on any of the projects of your choice. The kits are also available for sale if you did not participate previously. As always, the specials on designs are open to EVERYONE, whether or not you participate in a workshop.Another requested class was information on Electric Quilt, the computer program for designing quilts and much more. This

OWNERS’ LESSONS AND SKILLS CLASSES

Sewing Machine or SergerMornings are usually a great time to schedule an owner’slesson. Private lessons available for a $25 - $35 per hour fee if you did not purchase your machine from SWN. No fee for lesson if machine purchased from SWN, however it is important to call to make an appointment. Yes, you bring your own machine so you begin to “bond” with it! NOTE: There is no limit on the number of owner’s lessons you may have or how long ago you purchased your machine. Come in for a refresher!

Hex Magic #5 (Roni)Learn and practice techniques on a hexagon base. No fee if you purchased your machine from Sew What’s New. $17 fee if you did not. This class can be enjoyed by the owner of any brand machine.EP Sat 9/19 1:00 – 4:00

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

TruE3TM Basic Owners’ Lesson (Roni)This class is for those who have the embroidery software for a Mac computer, TruETM. Free if program purchased from SWN; $35 fee for others. EP Fri 9/11 10:00 – 12:00

6D Basics Owners’ Lesson (Deanna & Roni) What are Density, Compensation and Underlay? Requires 6D Premier. Free to those who purchased from SWN, $35 fee for others. LC Mon 9/14 2:00 – 4:00EP Thur 9/3 10:00 – 12:00

6D Software Basics Owners’ Encore (Roni) This a repeat class of the August 6D Basics Owner’s lesson: Use 6D Stitch Editor+'s Design Separator to cut out sections of a design and fill in blank spaces. Free to those who purchased from SWN, $35 fee for others.LC Sat 9/5 10:00 – 12:00

6D Software Club (Deanna & Roni) September: Creating an Embroidery Doodle Requires 6D Premier (this is a different project from the Zembroidery we did a few months ago.) $20 fee. LC Mon 9/21 2:00 – 4:00 EP Sat 9/19 10:00 – 2:00

Anita Goodesign Workshop Week September 14 - 21 Theme: Kitchen and/or Holiday Extravaganza. If you previously purchased a collection, come to the sewing &/or instruction days at no additional fee and work on the designs of your choice. Enroll in Clubs and receive free designs; Special pricing on designs for everyone ALL WEEK. $36 design fee/ per collection, unless you are an all access member and have the designs. LC Wed 9/16 10:30 – 4:30EP Wed 9/16 10:30 – 4:30

month Roni is giving a demonstration in both stores on Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) It is going to be exploring, playing, and answering questions about what the program can do. If you already have the program on a laptop, bring your computer to the class. Your fr iendship and

your business with Sew What’s New mean so much to us. Thank you!Sally

Quilting in the Hoop – Edge to Edge Quilting (JoAnn)During this class you learn to quilt a project in the hoop of your embroidery machine. By the time you read this, the September class may be full! Do not despair; put your name on a list for another class to be scheduled in October! $18 fee, book with designs required.LC Sat 9/26 – 1:00 – 4:30

QUILTING

Evening Beginning Quilt Piecing Series (Roni)Another evening session has been scheduled in Las Cruces for this popular beginning quilt piecing series. The techniques are: 1) Rotary Cutting & Piecing; 2) Sizing, Triangles, Triangle Paper; 3) Appliqué 4) Templates; 5) Curved Piecing; 6) Putting It Together. $60 series. Minimum enrollment required for series to “make”.LC Tue 9/8, 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10

5:30 – 8:30 PM

Evening Intermediate Quilt Piecing (Roni)#1: Reverse applique. One block a month with more advanced techniques, especially for those who have completed the Beginning Quilt Piecing Series. $15 fee.LC Tue 9/1 5:00 – 8:00

September is National Sewing Month. During the first week, four different fast, fun, easy projects will be taught. Come help us kick-off the month and add to your gift-giving stash. If someone invites you to dinner, grab one to give and watch the smiles! Of course, you may also keep them for your own use.Are you anxious to see the new Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC? There is still time during this month to pre-order one, so you

September is National Sewing Month - Time to

Get Sewing!

Find us on Facebook and don't forget to LIKE us!Special Educator Gina Hodges is

coming October 16 and 17. Stay tuned for details

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Electric Quilt 7 (Roni)There have been requests for an information session on what can be done on Electric Quilt, known as EQ7, a computer program for designing quilts and much more. Come find out about this special tool. No fee.LC Sat 9/12 – 10:00 – 11:30EP Sat 9/26 – 1:30 – 3:00

El Paso PM Quilt Class (Connie)This group is working on the Windsor Woods Quilt. $15 fee; Kit required.EP Tue 9/8 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Las Cruces PM Quilt Class (Roni)This class has started a NEW series: Gravity! Still time to join! Fee information available by request.LC Tue 9/15 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Stitcher’s Garden One (Roni & Sally)This series offers a great opportunity to learn more about your sewing machine. All brands welcome. LC A new series started. Still time to join.LC Sat 9/19 1:00 – 4:00 #2EP Fri 9/18 1:00 – 4:00 #7

Intermediate Quilt Piecing #5: Blazing Star (Jane)Learn new techniques during this series $15 fee.EP Wed 9/23 1:00 – 4:00

SERGER, HOME DEC, GARMENTS

Adult Beginning Sewing (Roni)Complete the quilted tote started last month. El Paso finished in August; Las Cruces date changed by request.LC Sat 9/12 1:00 – 4:00

Youth Class (Tracy)No School in Las Cruces this day, so a good time to come and sew a cute turtle pin cushion. $16 fee includes pattern.Thur 9/17 10:00 – 12:00

Sweatshirt Jacket (Sally & Connie)Transform a sweatshirt into a wonderful jacket, during this 2-part class. It will be just right for Fall! $25 fee, pattern required.LC Wed 9/9 & 9/23 1:00 – 4:00EP Wed 9/10 & 9/17 1:00 – 4:00

Not Just Another Towel: Bags with zippers (Sally)The towel turns into two bags, each with decorative touches. Only the little bag has embroidery, so this is a great class for everyone as decorative stitches on your machine are used. ALL machines will work for this towel. $20 fee includes towel, designs, and directions for both machine applique and embroidery. LC Fri 9/18 12:30 – 4:30EP Thur 9/24 1:30 – 4:30

Serger Project: Practice Special Stitches (Sally)The tote was a hit, create placemats this time. $15 fee.LC Fri 9/11 12:30 - 4:30EP Sat 9/12 12:30 – 4:30

Gallery Showing of Projects See the samples for the October classes, enjoy fellowship and customer Sew & Show. NO FEE. Come join this happy, inspiring time. LC Sat 9/26 10:30 – 11:30 EP Sat 9/26 10:30 – 11:30

Pssst . . . Special Educator, Gina Hodges will be

here October 16 and 17. Mark your calendar!

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THE Fun Place to SEWcialize!!

COMING EVENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF!

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Sew What’s New is a drop-off place for Linus Quilts and ConKer Cancer Pillowcases in Las Cruces and El Paso. Comfort Caps are made for those who suffer hairloss due to chemotherapy or illness. Pillowcases are donated to hospitals.

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

Be sure to sign up for and check your Monday Morning

Emails for upcoming specials, new product offerings, and last

minute details.

LC Sew Many Friends

LC & EP Sit & SewLC pm Beg Quilt

Piecing #1EP pm Quilt:

Windsor Woods

LC & EP Sit & SewLC pm Quilt Piecing

#2

LC & EP Sit & SewLC pm Beg Quilt

Piecing #3

LC & EP Sit & SewLC Interm Quilt

Piecing #1Project-A-Day 1:00-4:00 pm

LC 6D EncoreEP 6D Basics

Both SWN locations Closed

Labor DayLC Sweatshirt Jacket Pt. 1 EP Sweatshirt

Jacket Pt. 1

LC Serger ProjectEP TruE Owner's

Lesson

LC EQ7LC Adult Beg.

SewingEP Serger Project

LC 6D Basics

LC 6D Software Club

LC & EP Sit & SewLC PM Quilt:

Gravity

LC & EP Anita Goodesign

Workshop dayLC Youth Sewing

EP Sweatshirt Jacket Pt. 2

EP Scissors ManLC Scissors Man

LC Not Just Another TowelEP Stitcher's Garden #7

LC Stitcher's Garden One #2EP 6D Software

ClubEP Hex Magic #5

LC Sweatshirt Jacket Pt. 2

EP Interm Quilt Piecing #5

EP Not Just Another Towel

LC & EP GalleryLC Edge To Edge

QuiltingEP EQ7

Jack the Scissors Man LC Fri, 9/18 10:30 – 4:30 EP Sat, 9/19 10:30 – 4:30

Gallery Showing of Projects The last Saturday morning in

September there will be a display of projects for the October classes

plus information about new products, coming events, and customer Sew &

Show. NO FEE Come join this fun time. Sew & Show is not to be missed!!!

LC Sat 9/26 10:30 – 11:30EP Sat 9/26 10:30 – 11:30

September 8 is the last day Row x Row Quilt Patterns will be given. Patterns will NOT be available from then until October 31. Starting November 1 the pattern will be for sale.

Pssst: Special Educator, Gina Hodges will be here October

16 and 17.

KITCHEN

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Anita Goodesign Workshop September 14 - 21 Themes: Kitchen & Holiday Extravaganza – Yes, they are repeats of August as this is the end of the third quarter. If you bought either or both, come to the sewing day on 9/16 at either store and enjoy, at no additional charge, as you have the designs! VIP All Access members are also welcome. If you do not have either collection, buy either or both. Great time to join a club or purchase individual collections at special prices.