Central Sewing News Issue No. 73
winter sewing Classes
2016
FREE
Authorized Dealer for Baby Lock, Bernina, Elna, Husqvarna Viking South West 8649 63 Avenue 10642 170 Street w w w . c e n t ra l s e w i n g . c o m Ph 780.469.1147 Ph 780.486.0047 Toll Free 866.469.1147 Toll Free 877.486.0047 Edmonton, Alberta
winter welcome
Winter is upon us with snow, snow, snow. What better time to sew, sew, sew!
This is a perfect time to finish an uncompleted sewing or quilting project or to learn a new technique. CENTRAL SEWING is always warm inside and we invite you to take a class with us or just drop by for a visit... the coffee is always on.
OPEN HOUSE open house
Saturday January 16 9 - 5
Welcome to the best way to finish quilts HANDIQUILTER INFINITY 26 26" long arm 3100 stitches per minute
Husqvarna
VIKING®
Designer EPIC TM
Guest Instructors
The industry`s most advanced smart machine
Ron Collins
INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY:
Joan Statz
JoyOS ADVISOR™ Extended Sewing Advisor
Allison Spence
Wi-Fi connectivity + free app, MySewMonitor Full colour capacitive touch screen
Ultimate Fitting Retreat Page 2 Appliquilt & Free-Motion Page 8 Longarm Retreat
Page 13
Bra Making
Page 16
Margaret Ferguson
LARGE WORKING AREA Exclusive stitch techniques
amazing machine!
G E P SE 15 14 &
Baby Lock Imagine
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Top selling serger
Ron Collins
Guest Workshop
The Ultimate Fitting Retreat
with Ron Collins
Three days with Ron Collins for the ultimate fitting retreat. Is fitting your nemesis? Bring your favorite patterns and muslins and let's start fitting. Go home with patterns altered just for you. We will size out your pattern, identify your fitting problems, adjust the pattern, cut out the garment from scrap fabric or muslin, sew the fitting shell and refine the fit, then alterations will be transferred to your pattern. March You can bring patterns for jackets, pants, tops, jeans, outerwear—whatever you want and whatever fabric you want to make them in—woven, stretch woven or knits. With Ron by your side, overcome those trouble spots in fitting. South 4803 Thu, Fri, Sat Length 18 hrs (3 sessions)
Mar 10 - 12
3Sig plach fabrics • Great
selection of prints & solids • Wools, cottons, silks, knits • 80 - 90% off regular prices • Cash sale only
Embroidery Classes ............................ 11 Embellishing with a Sashiko Machine ... 12 Getting to Know Your Machines .... 6, 7, 15 .................................... 7
Joan Statz’ Classes
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Kids’ & Teens’ Sewing Classes .......... 4 Learn to Sew
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Longarm Classes & Club ............... 14, 15 Longarm Retreat with Allison Spence ... 13 Quilting Classes
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Ron Collins' Ultimate Fitting Retreat ... 2 Serger Classes
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Software & Computer Classes ........ 10, 11 Wardrobe Essentials ........................... 5 2
Effortlessly blend your love of sewing and embroidery with the Baby Lock Unity.
7, 8, 9
Bra Making with Margaret Ferguson ... 16
Home Dècor
Digital Dual-Feed System and the Sensor Pen make sewing, quilting and embroidery easier.
April
what's inside
10, 11, 12
Unity
day sale Thu, Fri & Sat APRIL 7, 8, & 9
central sewing (south)
10:00 - 4:30 Cost $295.+GST
The Crescendo is Baby Lock's deluxe sewing and quilting machine. IQ Technology is what makes it smart and efficient. The Crescendo also has the largest workspace of any machine in the Baby Lock sewing line, making it the perfect accompaniment to creativity of all sizes.
Lyric
Crescendo
The Lyric makes it easy to achieve a precise ¼" stitch, and the variety of stitches help to customize quilts down to the last detail. The advanced needle threader and quick-set bobbin gives users confidence. Great for all quilters and sewers beginner and advanced!
CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047
OPEN HOUSE Saturday January 16 9 - 5 open house free demos door prizes in-store specials baked goodies
Free Seminars South
10:00 Pattern Drafting Aradhana Shah Join Aradhana as she introduces you to the world of clothing design through manipulating a simple pattern into various styles. 11:30 Pressing Matters Bev Shumilak The heats on! Bev will show you a variety of pressing tools and techniques. The right tool makes the job more professional! 1:00 No Room for a Sewing Room? Jan Fowler Is your house too small or too busy to have a dedicated sewing room? The dining room table is not where you should be creating your masterpieces. Let Jan show you how to economically steal a spot, set it up with limited notions and tools to get you started and allow you to sew guilt free but comfortably. 2:30 Quilting Circles & One Block Wonder Quilts
Opal Blackstock
Have you mastered the basics of quilting and are looking for something a bit more challenging? This demo will give you 2 new options! Learn about inserting circles into a quilt and how to create One-Block Wonder quilts. Caution: both are addictive.
Mini Blind Hemmer
• Great for alterations & household sewing! ortable •P unit
• 1200 stitches per minute
TONY
Handheld Electric Rotary Cutter •C uts heavy material • B uilt to work hard • Reliable • Quiet
rent a longarm
longar
Finish your quilts quickly and professionally: Rent a longarm from Central Sewing. See Page 15 for details.
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Transport your machines to & fro with ease!
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Free Seminars West
10:00 Serger Creative Versatility Pat Doerksen
Decorative details, speciality threads, one-of-kinds projects AND quilts! 11:30 Pressing Matters
Debbie Levesque
The heats on! Debbie will show you a variety of pressing tools and techniques. The right tool makes the job more professional! 1:00 Pattern Drafting
Aradhana Shah
Join Aradhana as she introduces you to the world of clothing design through manipulating a simple pattern into various styles.
Baby lock
Cover Stitch Technology Features • Instant Jet-Air Threading™ • Color Coded Tension System • Differential Feed • 1,300 St per Minute Stitch Types: • Cover Stitch Width 3mm or 6mm • Triple Cover Stitch • Chain Stitch
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learn to sew Learn To Sew 1 & 2 Beginner sewers will learn the basics of the sewing machine, different fabrics, laying out a pattern, and sewing simple garments. Sewers with some experience will increase their skills by learning about zippers, buttonholes, buttons and pockets. South 4756 Eleanor McDonough Thu Jan 21 (Orientation) 6:00 - 8:00 & Sat Jan 30 - Feb 27 9:30 - 3:00 No class Feb 13
West 4763 Pat Doerksen Wed Jan 27 (Orientation) 10:00 - 11:00 & Wed Feb 03 - Mar 16 10:00 - 1:00 Length 22 hrs (5 or 8 sessions) Cost $165.+GST
Learn To Sew 2 & 3 Add to or update your sewing skills. Learn to work with woven or knit fabrics. Practice sewing skills that include zippers, buttonholes, collars, set-in sleeves, linings, etc. Focus can be on your own projects. South 4777 Mon Jan 18 (Orientation) & Mon Jan 25 - Mar 21 Length 22 hrs (9 sessions)
Barb Emerson
6:00 - 8:00 6:00 - 8:30
No class Feb 15
Cost $165.+GST
easy & efficient ironing • Exceptional pressure • Quicker & easier ironing
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kids` & teens` sewing Kids’ Sewing
Advanced Kids’ Sewing
South Tuesdays Barb Emerson 4670 4:00 - 5:30 4671 5:45 - 7:15 South Wednesdays Barb Emerson 4672 11:00 - 12:30 4673 1:00 - 2:30 4674 2:45 - 4:15 South Thursdays Barb Emerson 4675 1:30 - 3:00 South Saturdays Jocelyne Bellavance 4666 9:30 - 11:00 4667 11:15 - 12:45 4668 1:00 - 2:30 4669 2:45 - 4:15 West Saturdays Diana Lieskovsky 4661 9:30 - 11:00 4662 11:00 - 12:30 4663 1:00 - 2:30 Length 1½ hr/class Cost $17./class +GST
South West Length
These weekly 1½ hour classes Our weekly 2 hour classes are for are instructed in small groups. For children with previous sewing expechildren aged 7 & up. (Jan - May) rience. (Jan - May)
In these weekly 2 hour classes, the students will sew garments suited to their sewing ability. This class is for teens 13 & up. (Sep-Dec) South West Length
Thursdays Barb Emerson 4677 6:30 - 8:30 Tuesdays Diana Lieskovsky 4665 6:00 - 8:00 2 hrs/class Cost $17./class +GST (pd monthly)
Baby Lock Katherine
fits the bill
New sewer? ☐ e asy to use ☐ easy to thread ☐ s ews knits & denim ☐ b uilt in buttonholes ☐ snap-on presser feet ☐ t op drop in bobbin ☐ utility & decorative stitches ☐ a utomatic needle threader
• Vertical & variable steam
free s t r e s s -i n g ! serg ock B a b y Li n e . Imag Supply lists & class policies are available at:
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Teens’ Sewing
(pd monthly in advance)
• Scratch resistant soleplate
Thursdays Barb Emerson 4676 4:00 - 6:00 Tuesdays Diana Lieskovsky 4664 4:00 - 6:00 2 hrs/class Cost $17./class +GST (pd monthly)
Baby Lock Imagine
stress-free serging CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047
Wardrobe Essentials Pattern Drafting II
with Aradhana Shah Build up on what you learnt in Pattern Drafting 1. Students will learn pattern design using the slashspread and pivot transfer method. Pre-requisite - Pattern Drafting 1. Please bring your bodice, sleeve and torso blocks. West 4757 Thu Jan 21 - Mar 17 10:00 - 1:30 South 4778 Sat Jan 23 - Apr 02 9:30 - 1:00
organize your space Make the most of your sewing time: Get organized!
☐ move easily btwn machines ☐ keep your sewing organized ☐ hydraulic lift included ☐ prevent back ache! Corner Cabinet Model 135O
• Combined sewing machine & serger cabinet
Sewing/Serger Model 1O5O
No class Feb 13 & Mar 26
Length 31½ hrs (9 sessions) Cost $250. +GST
• Your machines & storage at your fingertips
Sewing Machine Cabinet Model 61O
Baby Lock
Ovation Imagine Enlighten
Baby Lock offers a line of stress-free sergers!
• 3 step lift raises & lowers machine effortlessly • Compact cabinet with castors
Organize your space! organize your space craft & cutting table
Central Sewing carries a variety of serger & sewing machine cabinets.
jet air threading ☐ no tension dials ☐ speed ☐
TOP SELLING SERGERs
large work surface 72 1/8″W x 40″D x 35″H compact storage 16 1/4″W x 40″D x 35″H
Prevents back ache!
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Husqvarna
VIKING®
Opal670
SWEDISH DESIGN
getting to know your... sewing machine & serger
Become friends with your sewing •E XCLUSIVE SEWING ADVISOR® machine! This course covers everything select your type of fabric and sewing from general maintenance to the use technique and everything is instantly set of a variety of stitches and machine adjustments. Please bring your sewing for you machine, instruction book & accessories. •A UTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER instantly Length 5 hrs (2 sessions)
cuts top & bobbin thread when touched Cost FREE with machine purchase •B OBBIN THREAD SENSOR: stops sewing $50.+GST if not purchased at Central Sewing and alerts you when the bobbin thread South Thursdays is about to run out 4745 Jan 14 & 21 1:00 - 3:30 •M ONOCHROME TOUCH SCREEN WITH IN- 4746 Jan 14 & 21 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 CLUDED STYLUS: easily navigate through 4749 Feb 18 & 25 4452 Feb 18 & 25 6:00 - 8:30 various screens for sewing and programming and get all the information you West Tuesdays 4767 Jan 12 & 19 1:00 - 3:30 need directly on screen 4768 Jan 12 & 19 6:00 - 8:30 •U TILITY AND SPECIALTY STITCHES, FONTS 4769 Feb 16 & 23 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 200 stitches and 4 built-in sewing font 4770 Feb 16 & 23 styles to choose from •7 buttonhole styles with sensor 1-Step FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing Machines. buttonhole foot for balanced, repeatable buttonholes
•E LECTRONIC SELF-ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
Bring your own serger and learn serging basics. Topics will include how to thread, operate & adjust your serger, rolled hems as well as maintenance and troubleshooting.
Length 2½ hrs (1 session) Cost FREE with machine purchase $25.+GST if not purchased at Central Sewing South 4743 4744 4750 4751 4793 4794
Thursdays Jan 07 Jan 07 Feb 11 Feb 11 Mar 24 Mar 24
West Tuesdays 4758 Jan 05 4769 Jan 05 4760 Feb 09 4761 Feb 09 4771 Mar 15 4772 Mar 15
1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30 1:00 - 3:30 6:00 - 8:30
getting to know your... sewing machine
These classes are designed to take you through your machine from start to end. Which classes are for your machine? Call Central Sewing at 780.469.1147 or 780.486.0047 and we’ll help you choose the perfect classes. Length 3 hrs (1 session)/class
Cost FREE with machine purchase or $50.+GST if not purchased at Central Sewing
BABY LOCK Sewing Machines HUSQVARNA South 4747 Thu Jan 28 & Feb 04 1:00 - 4:00 Sewing Machines West 4773 Tue Jan 26 & Feb 02 6:00 - 9:00 South 4748 Thu Jan 28 & Feb 04 6:00 - 9:00 BABY LOCK Embroidery Machines West 4774 Tue Jan 26 & Feb 02 South 4753 Fri Feb 05 1:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 4:00 West 4776 Tue Mar 01 6:00 - 9:00 BERNINA
HUSQVARNA
Sewing Machines Embroidery Machines South 4790 Thu Mar 03 & 10 6:00 - 9:00 South 4754 Fri Feb 12 1:00 - 4:00 BERNINA Embroidery Machines West 4775 Tue Mar 01 1:00 - 4:00 South 4796 Thu Mar 17 6:00 - 9:00 See page 15 for Ge t t i n g t o K n o w Your HQ Sweet 16
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VIKING® CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047
getting to know your...
sewing machine
Getting To Know Your Ovation
Serger
Linda Ferguson
We will go through Chainstitch, various Wave Stitches and uses for various size Coverhems. You must have taken "Getting To Know Your Serger" to learn the basic threading techniques.
South 4791 Thu Mar 03 Length 2½ hrs (1 session)
1:00 - 3:30 Cost $8.+GST
Kit valued at $8. included in class cost
Getting To Know Your Ovation Serger Feet
Linda Ferguson
Let's learn all the wonderful techniques you can do with the extra feet you have for your Ovation. You must know how to thread your serger for basic 4 thread, 3 thread and rolled hem. A kit will be supplied at the time of the class.
South 4792 Thu Mar 10 Length 3 hrs (1 session)
1:00 - 4:00 Cost $39.+GST
Kit valued at $12. included in class cost
Babylock Specialty Serger Feet
Linda Ferguson
Have you neglected the wonderful feet for your Babylock serger. Join Linda for 3 hours of hands-on learning. You will be amazed at the great results these feet will give your projects. South 4835 Sat Mar 05 Length 3 hrs (1 session)
Pre-requisite: You must know how to thread your serger.
Serge Ahead
Crazy Patchwork Placemats
10:00 - 1:00 Cost $39.+GST
Kit valued at $12. included in class cost
Modern Baby/Lap Quilt
Pat Doerksen
10:00 - 2:00 Cost $45.+GST Pat Doerksen
Once you learn this fast and easy serger method, you will want to do more! Choose bright pastels, prints or striped fabrics, and let the fun begin. This is a great 4 thread serger refresher project.
West 4764 Fri Mar 18 Length 7 hrs (1 session)
9:00 - 4:30 Cost $54.+GST
Home Decor Zip - It Pillow Covers
will sew
Debbie Levesque
Come join a person with a foot fetish and learn how to create interesting finishes with the specialty feet offered for your machines. Do couching, gimp cording, Spanish hemstitch, various pintucks, lace insertion... Learn how to produce special results without purchasing those fabrics with the special price. If there is a foot you specifically want to try, let Debbie know in advance. Take home a notebook with samples.
Any brand welcome! West 4798 Sat Feb 27 10:00 - 3:00 ASK about Central Sewing's Length 5 hrs (1 session) Cost $40. +GST
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Husqvarna VIKING Emerald 118
Create crazy patchwork in a fraction of the time with flatlocking. Use a variety of decorative threads to give a spectacular effect! A great way to use up fabric scraps. Choose your theme and colours from country to classic to traditional to design your own unique pattern.
West 4765 Fri Feb 19 Length 4 hrs (1 session)
Have Machine Feet:
Emerald
SWEDISH DESIGN
•7 0 stitch functions /18 stitches •A djustable stitch length & width •B uilt-in handle for portability •A djustable presser foot pressure •N eedle stop up/down •B uilt-in needle threader • 1-step buttonhole •R otary hook system •D rop feed • S nap-on presser feet •H ard cover •A ccessory kit incl. bobbins & 8 presser feet
Pat Doerksen
Practise the easiest methods for inserting an invisible zipper and a hidden lapped zipper into cushion covers. You will complete 2 covers in class with each of the zipper methods. These zipper methods are great for garments too! West 4766 Tue Mar 2 Length 4 hrs (1 session)
10:00 - 2:00 Cost $36.+GST
Husqvarna
VIKING®
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workshops
quilting classes
Beginning To End
Have you always wanted to quilt but were afraid to try? This is a perfect class for learning from the very beginning. Create a generous lap-sized quilt (approx. 50" x 60") in a Streak of Lightning pattern. Learn about fabric choices, fabric colour and value selections and have a tour of the notions in the store. Discover quilting and binding techniques to help you create more quilts in the future.
West 4838 Mon Jan 25 - Mar 14 10:00 - 1:00 Length 21 hrs (7 sessions) Cost $157.+GST No class Feb 15
Super Sampler
Lois Miller
This is the perfect class for a beginner quilter. Learn all the basics of patchwork quilting while making a quilt top including quarter and half square triangles, sashing and cornerstones. When the top is complete, quilt and finish it in the Great Finish class below. South 4797 Tue Jan 26 6:00 - 7:00 & Tue Feb 02 - 23 6:00 - 9:00 Length 13 hrs (5 sessions) Cost $117.+GST
The Great Finish
Lois Miller
Now that your quilt top is complete, it's time to finish it. Learn great tips and techniques from an expert quilter and instructor, layer your quilt and quilt it! Onward to the great finish!
South 4850 Mon Mar 14 & 21 6:00 - 9:00 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54. +GST
Quilting 101 Mila de Regt
This class is designed for beginners or newbies. At an easy pace, follow stepby-step instructions to cut, assemble, quilt and finish a lap-sized quilt. Disappearing 9 Patch is a simple pattern but gives opportunities to showcase your creativity.
South 4783 Tue Mar 01 6:00 - 7:30 & Tue Mar 08 - 22 6:00 - 9:00 Length 10½ hrs (4 sessions) Cost $84.+GST 8
Labyrinth Walk
Linda Stolee
Linda Stolee
This quilt is very popular right now and though it looks difficult, with a little coaching it's easily managed by a beginner. I've seen it done in greys, blacks and white, sea greens for an underwater grotto or deep blues for a maze in the sky. It's a lot of fun but close attention is required.
West 4786 Wed Jan 27 - Mar 09 10:00 - 1:00 Length 21 hrs (7 sessions) Cost $157.+GST
Mastering Circles Opal Blackstock
You've mastered the ¼" straight seam—now it's time to master the circle! With the right ruler, you can insert a circle, or many, in a quilt without having to construct it in quarter circles—you can place the circle exactly where you want it to be. Create a solar system, or insert spring scenes or colours to create an Easter table runner!
South 4784 Tue Feb 23 5:00 - 9:00 Length 4 hrs (1 session) Cost $36.+GST
Which Way is Up? Lois Miller
These double ended arrows can be created from scrap fabrics or try black and white prints with a bright colour added. Simple to make and easy enough for beginners.
with Joan Statz
Appliquilt
In this weekend workshop, choose one of Joan's unique appliquilt wallhanging patterns or design your own. Kits available in class.
South 4810 Fri & Sat May 06 & 07 9:00 - 4:00 Length 13 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $110. +GST
Free Motion Quilting
Learn free motion quilting Joan's way. In this class we will learn how to quilt many of the designs in Joan's new free motion quilting book as well as tips for successful free motion quilting.
South 4809 Sat May 28 9:30 - 4:30 Length 6½ hrs (1 session) Cost $65. +GST
Free Motion Embroidery
Free-motion embroidery can be accomplished with any zig zag sewing machine and a little bit of know-how. Learn the techniques from a pro. Start with a picture and fill it in with thread instead of paint. Great for accents or touch ups to machine embroidered designs.
South 4808 Sat Jun 04 9:30 - 4:30 Length 6½ hrs (1 session) Cost $65. +GST
South 4806 Tue Mar 01 & 08 6:00 - 9:00 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54.+GST
Westalee Rulers for Domestic Machines
Novice Quilting Club
Lois Miller Lois, our very experienced quilting instructor, will put you at ease and teach you what you need to know about these fantastic quilting rulers.
South 4836 Tue Jan 19 6:00 - 9:00 South 4837 Fri Mar 18 1:00 - 4:00 Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $27.+GST
Mila de Regt
Why did we not think about it before? A club for new quilters. Come join us once a month to share and learn new tricks and techniques or just socialize among your peers in a quilting group.
South 4848 Mon Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 21 6:30 - 8:30 Length 6 hrs (3 sessions) Cost FREE
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quilted table runners Perfect Points Table Runner
Jan Fowler
Make this as long as you like and as colourful as your tastes command. The pattern will be provided by the instructor and she will teach you how easy it is to perfect points—so important in most quilting projects. Make it in pinks and reds and you will have a Valentine's runner.
South 4780 Mon Jan 25 Length 3 hrs (1 session)
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $31.+GST
Pattern valued at $4. included in class cost
Stained Glass Table Runner
Lois Miller
When you finish this wonderful celtic knot runner you'll be all ready for the St. Patrick's Day ceilidh (that's an Irish party). Not into Irish? Get an early start on next Christmas and make the slightly longer and wider Christmas tree one instead. Easy enough for beginners. South 4805 Mon Feb 01 & 08 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions)
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $54.+GST
Exceptional Table Topper Jan Fowler
Learn a few new tricks about sewing on the bias and general quilting knowledge. This project can be squared off to be a bed quilt and it can be adapted easily for a tree skirt. A beauty in batiks OR small prints and tone on tone fabrics.
South 4779 Tue Feb 02 & 09 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions)
coupons Class Enrollment
Sunshine Table Runner Jan Fowler
Not nearly as difficult as it may look, and the block goes together quickly because all pieces are cut with templates. Templates are provided by the instructor who will also reveal her TEMPLATE MAGIC TRICK.
South 4813 Tue Mar 15 Length 3 hrs (1 session)
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $31.+GST
Templates valued at $4. included in class cost
False Trapunto Table Runner
Debbie Levesque
In this class, learn 4 techniques. First is the art of False Trapunto—3 blocks will be completed to construct a table runner. While making the blocks, practice echo-stitching, quilt-as-you-go technique to assemble and making continuous bias tape. All of the techniques practiced can be used in the construction of a full quilt. West 4801 Sat Mar 12 & Sat Mar 19 Length 9 hrs (2 sessions)
10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 4:30 Cost $72.+GST
South 4802 Thu Feb 11 & 18 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions)
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $54.+GST
Luck of the Irish Table Runner
Lois Miller
St. Patrick's day party? This little runner with its good luck shamrocks and bright colours will decorate your table. Or is Valentine's Day more your style? Switch the colours to pink and red and you`ll be ready! South 4804 Mon Feb 22 & 29 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions)
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $54.+GST
Jan 16 - 22/16
Sewing Boxes
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Jan 24 - 30/16
Needles Buy 2 Get 1
FREE Feb 1 - 6/16
All Rulers
20% Feb 22 - 29/16
Lois Miller
Who knew that this interesting runner could be completed with only three colours and half square triangles? The finished runner looks like a twisted braid and can easily be made shorter or longer and even used for placemats. Easy enough for beginners.
Winter Newsletter Maximum 2 classes
OFF
6:00 - 9:00 Cost $58.+GST
Pattern valued at $4. included in class cost
Braid Runner
10% OFF Any class in the 2016
What's a quilting cabinet? A sewing machine cabinet offering extra space and support for quilts and quilting machines. It offers an extra fold-up leaf to instantly extend your surface. Central Sewing has many cabinet models from which to choose.
Scissor Sharpening
2 for 1 Mar 6 - 12/16
All Threads in stock
25% OFF
1st Monday of Each Month Coupons apply to in-stock items only.
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DTG
computer basics Debbie Levesque
Computers are a great source for quilting and embroidery designs and/or projects. This class will show you how to find designs, then download and save them so that you can find them again. Also, topics will include online purchases, computer organization, downloading and transferring designs. If you like, bring your PC. This class is directed to those who are new or uncomfortable with computers.
West 4800 Sat Mar 05 Length 2 hrs (1 session)
1:30 - 3:30 Cost $18. +GST
Tune-up Special
garment inkjet printer DTG is a leader in direct to garment technologies! In a matter of minutes, you can print on textiles, natural fibres and canvas. Great for promotional products and apparel decorating industries!
This coupon entitles you to a tune-up on your sewing machine or serger for:
$10. OFF
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clearance
Expires February 1, 2016 *Parts & additional labour charges may apply.
VIKING®
Husqvarna
Designer EPIC
TM
Made for Sewers, by Sewers
JoyOS ADVISOR™ Extended Sewing Advisor • interactive on-screen tutorials, sewing projects, step-by-step instructions and techniques Wi-Fi connectivity • mySewnet™ CLOUD allows easy access to embroideries from multiple devices which can be synced via Wi-Fi or the free app: MySewMonitor Full colour capacitive touch screen • t he market’s largest enables you to easily navigate through various screens, and the large work area LARGE WORKING AREA • Our largest embroidery area ever— • Embroider up to 360x260mm • Sewing area more than 310x140mm
PLUS: • fully automatic needle threader • 30% larger than normal bobbin • Exclusive Sensor System automatically senses and adjusts to any thickness of fabric for even feeding at all times
NEW
Exclusive stitch techniques • including sequin stitches and theme stitches
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Embroidery
Software
Machine Embroidery Bev Shumilak "Fearless"
Virtual Webinars are fun & informative. Join us at each monthly webinar . See first hand how to create each project and go home with a CD of project notes & files. This is a monthly club that focuses on Machine Embroidery.
FOR ALL EMBROIDERY MACHINES. South Length
4807 Saturdays Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 18, & Aug 20, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19 1:30 - 3:30 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST
Embroidery as a Business
Bev Shumilak
You have an embroidery machine and possibly software to go with it and you want to start a home-based embroidery business. This class is just what you need. Learn how to set prices for embroidery, digitizing, copyright law etc South 4841 Sat Mar 05 Length 2 hrs (1 session)
1:00 - 3:00 Cost $27. +GST
Embroidery Basics
Debbie Levesque
Learn how needles, threads and stabilizers interact with the different embroidery designs and fabrics available. This lecture will provide helpful information and notes for future projects. Bring samples (especially ones that did not work) & questions and then we discuss what to look for to create solutions. West
4799 Sat Mar 05 9:30 - 12:30 Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $27. +GST
Baby lock
BNT10
Multi-needle Embroidery Machine Grow your embroidery business.
• 10 needles
5D Quilt Creator Mystery
Bev Shumilak
Create your own quilt with quilt motifs in this amazing software. Once your quilt is created, you can send it to a quilt robot (long arm) or to an embroidery machine. You will do the creating and then let the machine produce your creation. Each class will cover a new feature in the software. Bring your computer to class with the software installed. If you don't have a laptop to bring to class, no worries! Take home the entire class on DVD and watch the video at home to recreate the class topic.
South 4839 Tue Feb 09 & Mar 15 Length 4 hrs (2 sessions)
10:00 - 12:00 Cost $68. +GST
DVDs valued at $20. included in class cost
Premier+ Mystery
Bev Shumilak
Join Bev for these exciting mystery classes using the Premier+ Embroidery System from Husqvarna. Bring your computer with the Premier+ software installed and work through these mystery lessons. We will start with the basics and move up from there with each class exploring a new feature of this software. If you don't have a laptop to bring to class, no worries! Take home the entire class on DVD and watch the video at home to recreate the class topic.
South 4840 Tue Feb 09 & Mar 15 Length 4 hrs (2 sessions)
1:00 - 3:00 Cost $68. +GST
DVDs valued at $20 included in class cost
Bernina Software Inspirations
Bev Shumilak
Join Bev for this monthly club in Webinar format to learn more about your software. This class will focus on Version 7. Learn new software techniques each month and then take home a DVD of project instruction and videos. Classes are held monthly.
South 4811 Wed Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22, Aug 24, Sep 21, Oct 26, Nov 23 10:00 - 12:00 Length 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST
Design Works DECODED
Bev Shumilak
These classes demonstrate simple DesignWorks Software techniques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. A CD will accompany each class.
South 4812 Wed Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22, Aug 24, Sep 21, Oct 26, Nov 23 1:00 - 3:00 Length 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST
• 1,000 stitch es per minu te • Industrial-lik e power • LED Colou red Spool Lig hts • TruView™ ASV LCD S creen • NeedleCam ™Digital Ca mera • On-Screen Editing • 14" x 14" E mbroidery H oop
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Zebra
Embellishing
Volunteers
Experience the Far East with Sashiko
Mila de Regt
This class is for Sashiko machine owners. Do you need to learn more about this awesome embellishing machine? Join Mila to explore this Far East culture with Sashiko decorative stitches. You will learn the proper assembly to prepare your project. In the end you will have a beautiful customized pillow case.
South 4781 Fri Feb 19 & 26 West 4785 Sat Feb 13 & 20 Length 6 hrs (2 sessions)
1:00 - 4:00 10:00 - 1:00 Cost $54. +GST
win house
I love my Sashiko machine!!
The Baby Lock Sashiko machine adds a unique hand picked topstitching detail that can be added to any garment giving it a look which is only found in high end luxury garments. This is a time saving machine and gets my stamp of approval!!
-elna
Volunteers
Ron Collins
swiss design
computerized sewing machine
stitches incl buttonholes •D irect selection keys • LCD screen •T hread tension control
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pressure presser feet •A ccessory drawer •R obustness & performance •C lip-on
As the year draws to an end, thank you to all who have contributed to our group— Come sew including Randy & his staff, Apollo Sunwith us!!! rooms, The Ladies who volunteer endQuestions? less hours & to those that donated fabric, Call sewing notions, yarn. With everyone’s 780.469.1147 contribution, we are able to help the mothers & their families @ WINHouse. I believe the words on our quilt label summarize what all of you have shown—"we care". Happy New Year to you all! We start again on Monday, January 4, 2016. See you there! christine
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The fun & producVolunteer tivity continue—the se wers an Town and Coun- donations od f quilt try Sewers churn cottons welcome. out more quilts, Call 780.486.0 047 pajamas and bags for children being helped by the Zebra Child Protection Agency, often while learning new quilting techniques at the same time! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday afternoon of each month from 1 - 4 at Central's west location.
Zebra Child Protection Centre is an organization dedicated to help children removed from abusive homes.
computerized sewing machine
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different stitches + alphabet fonts •L CD screen interface •E xtra long arm •U pper feed device •B uilt-in needle threader •A djustable speed •A djustable foot pressure •B uttonholes
Equipped with the latest technology.
Central Sewing
carries a of great selection ads! embroidery thre
Fil-Tec Glide™
Polyester Thread Features & Benefits: • more than 200 colours! • strong & high quality • consistent tension • fewer thread breaks • fewer machine stops • superior coverage
thread that sews like a dream
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Invisafil 100wt 2 ply soft polyester Kofetti 50wt 3 ply Egyptian cotton Mirage 30wt multicoloured rayon Tutti 41 variegated colours 50wt 3 ply Egyptian cotton
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Bernina
Ricky Tims BERNINA 350 Special Edition
Longarm Longarm QuiltingRetreat Retreat Quilting
with Allison Spence with Allison Spence from Calgary, Alberta
Ricky Tims is an awardwinning quilter, fabric designer & musician
Bernina
Spend 2 days learning, Spend 2 days learning, designing and creating! and time creating! The designing days will include to explore
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FRIDAY:
South 4851 Fri & Sat and Apr Loops 22 & 23 Go beyond Meander
9:00 4:00 Learn 5 of the basic shapes of- free Length 12 hrs (2 how sessions) motion quilting and to use them in Cost $325. +GST your quilts. Practice stitching the basic Lunch for both days included shapes and the wide variety of designs that can be created by combining them. Learn how to recognize the basic GoinBeyond & Loops shapes any quiltMeander motif and how to reLearn 5 ofThis thewill basic of free create them. be shapes a full, fun-filled motion how to use them day with lotsquilting of timeand to practice quilting in your quilts. Practice stitching the on the machines. basic shapes and the wide variety of designs that can be created by combining them. Learn how to recFeather Fun ognize the basic shapes in any quilt Learn 3 methods feathers motif and howoftostitching re-create them. •E ngineered & assembled and have lots of time to practice in Switzerland This will be a full, fun-filled stitching day with • Sit-down model mach theselots fabulous Discover ine of timedesigns. to practice quiltinghow on •G enerous free arm depth to create some lovely block, border and and height the machines. • Space for managing lar background designs and how to create ger quilts •C an be upgraded to a your own style of quilted feathers. frame model
Nothing sews like a Bernina. Nothing.
Class Policies • P ayment is requested at the time of registration • Phone registrations are possible with a credit card • If the minimum enrolment is not reached 1 week before the class, it will be cancelled for a full refund. OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS require 1 month notice for cancellation unless otherwise stated. • N o REFUNDS will be given 6 days (or less) prior to the start date of the class, (OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS 1 month) however, you may send someone in your place. • Do not purchase your supplies until you are certain that the class is running. • S upply lists are available for each class. Please ensure that you pick one up at one of either locations or visit our web-site at www.centralsewing.com.
Q20 longarm quilting machine
features:
•B ERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulation • 20" throat space •u p to 2,200 stitches per min ute
FRIDAY Apr 22 9 - 4
saturday:
saturday Apr 23 9 - 4 Feather Fun
Learn 3 methods of stitching feathers and have lots of time to practice stitching these fabulous designs. Discover how to create some lovely block, border and background designs and how to create your own style of quilted feathers.
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Central's Longarm Studio Making the Longarm Work for You
Joan Smith
Build confidence as a longarm quilter. Whether your a new HQ owner, starting a longarm business, or want to make the best use of your longarm rental time, learn the tips and techniques to gain confidence and productivity. Move from overwhelmed to comfortable in one class with Joan at your side all the way. Complete the baby or lap quilt top you bring to class while you learn the steps, from loading to finishing, using a pantograph design. Joan is all about finishing quilts! South 4842 Thu Jan 21 10:00 - 4:00 South 4843 Tue Feb 23 10:00 - 4:00 South 4844 Wed Mar 16 10:00 - 4:00 Length 6 hrs (1 session) Cost $150.+GST
Pantographs & Groovy Boards Sandii Easthope
Discover the differences and similarities between groovy boards and pantographs. Learn how to place and use groovy boards, tips and tricks of edge to edge pantographs, and how to complete a continuous border and set corners. South 4831 Mon Jan 25 10:00 - 1:00 South 4832 Mon Feb 08 10:00 - 1:00 South 4833 Mon Mar 21 10:00 - 1:00 Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $75.+GST
Rulers
Lois Miller
Straight line? Curves? Circles? Waves? Scallops? There's a ruler for that. If you have a ruler bring it along. If not, we have many for you to explore the possibilities with. You can even try one that you don't have yet and fall in love with all the possible variations. South 4818 Fri Jan 29 South 4819 Wed Feb 17 South 4820 Tue Mar 22 South 4821 Thu Mar 31 Length 3 hrs (1 session) 14
10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 Cost $75.+GST
HANDIQUILTER
All About Feathers!
Sandii Easthope
Feathers are like cinnamon buns—everybody likes them and they're yummy! Learn how to make your quilts delicious! Stylize feathers - hearts, wreaths, ovals, cables, feathered frames and feather variations and go home with a sampler that will inspire you to feather away!
INFINITY 26 • 26" long arm • 3100 st per min • C omfort-fitTM handlebars • P roject timer and stitch counters
South 4828 Wed Jan 27 10:00 - 1:00 South 4829 Fri Feb 26 10:00 - 1:00 South 4830 Mon Mar 07 10:00 - 1:00 Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $75.+GST
• P rogrammable handlebar buttons • T hread-break alarm
Free Motion Freedom, Skill Building
• B obbin-use estimator
Joan Smith
Move your skills forward from pantographs to confident free motion quilting. Whether finishing quilts for friends, family, customers or charity, learn to fill each quilt top quickly with unique free motion designs. Decide which motifs will best enhance each quilt top and then learn methods to stitch custom free motion designs. Work with rulers, stencils and marking tools. Learn to use channel locks for a modern design and to stitch your binding on your long arm!
South 4845 Mon Jan 18 10:00 - 4:00 South 4846 Fri Feb 05 10:00 - 4:00 South 4847 Mon Mar 14 10:00 - 4:00 Length 6 hrs (1 session) Cost $150.+GST
• L ow-bobbin alarm • L arge-capacity bobbin
Welcome to the best way to finish quilts
Prostitcher
with Lois Miller
Did you just get a Prostitcher for your Handi Quilter and are not sure how to use it? Then this is the class for you.We will cover all the basics to get your designs onto your quilt and in the right sizes and places. Interested in edge-to-edge quilting? We'll cover that too. South 4822 Fri Feb 19 South 4823 Thu Mar 17 Length 2 hrs (1 session)
1:00 - 3:00 1:00 - 3:00 Cost $50.+GST
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Central's Longarm Club
Central's longarm club
Our longarm club is growing!
Don't miss out on the sharing and education directed by Sandii Easthope. Learn about products and gadgets designed to make your longarm quilting fun and easy. Get advice from other quilters and grow in knowledge, expertise and enjoyment of longarm quilting! Plus brief and informational instruction on techniques to help hone your skill! Show and tell is always a part of the fun!
We meet once a month from 1 - 3pm on Saturday afternoons. Registration is required. Register early - club is limited to 20 participants. South 4824 Sat Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 19 Length 2 hrs (1 session)
1:00 - 3:00 Cost FREE
getting to know your...
Training Orientation
longa
rm
TNT for Longarm Rental
Lois Miller
This class is a prerequisite for Central's machine rental program. The hands-on training will prepare you to finish your own quilts. Become a professional longarm quilter!
South 4814 Tue Jan 19 South 4815 Wed Feb 10 South 4816 Wed Mar 09 South 4817 Tue Mar 29 Length 3 hrs (1 session)
10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 1:00 Cost $150.+GST
Templates & Rulers Stylus & adapter
Handiquilter Sweet 16 with Mila de Regt
Learn how to use your Sweet 16 from an expert. Mila will give you hints, tips and techniques to make your quilting faster, easier and more professional. South 4782
Wed Feb 17 1:30 - 4:00 4849 Sat Mar 12 1:30 - 4:00 Length 2½ hrs (1 session) Cost FREE
Groovy boards
Call
780.469.1147
to enroll in a class
or to book machine time.
Designed by a quilter for quilters • 16" of throat space
Handi Quilter
• Colour touchscreen
• 18" of throat space • 15" of quiltable space
• 24" of throat space • 19" of quiltable space
• Quilt clock & timer
• Speeds up to 1800 spm
• Sews up to 2200 spm
16", 18" or 24"
throat space
speed
—up to 2200 stitches/min
p owerful motor
p recision stitching
e asy-to-use
touch screen
well-lit
workspace
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CENTRAL SEWING MACHINES’
INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT South 780.469.1147 Toll Free 1.866.469.1147
chris@centralsewing.com
Built for speed, power & durability! Increase your productivity! Industrial • Sewing Machines • Leather Machines • Sergers • Service & Parts
Lease options
Central Sewing offers leasing options to businesses. Option to purchase available.
Clearance
Sale BERNINA 550 FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE ONE
ONLY
Bra Making
with Margaret Ferguson
from Bras—Bold and Beautiful Margaret is a professional bra maker & a certified instructor. She is a graduate of the Professional Bramakers Course by Beverly Johnson of Hamilton, Ontario.
The Basic Bra
In this class, make a basic white bra made to fit you. Margaret will draft your pattern according to your measurements. A kit with all the fabrics and supplies is included.
South 4825 Tue & Wed Apr 19 & 20 9:00 - 5:00 Length 14 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $275. +GST Kit valued at $50. included
Partial Band Bra
This frameless bra depends on underwires for its support as it has no frame running under the cups. The bridge and band are completely separate from one another.
South 4826 Thu Apr 21 9:00 - 5:00 Length 8 hrs (1 session) Cost $162. +GST Kit valued at $50. included
Shelley Designer Bra
Use your beginner bra pattern to draft the pattern for this bra inspired by a $200 designer bra from Europe. It has several features to make the bra supportive and give a "just lost 10 lbs" look. South 4834 Fri Apr 22 Length 8 hrs (1 session)
designer diamond royale Pre-owned designer diamond
9:00 - 5:00 Cost $200. +GST
Kit valued at $50. included
Cup Design Styles
In this class you will learn how to change your basic cup pattern into any style you want. Horizontal seams, vertical seams, multiple piece cups, balconette, etc. - whatever style you wish. More text to come.
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Guest Workshop
South 4827 Sat Apr 23 9:00 - 5:00 Length 8 hrs (1 session) Cost $162. +GST Kit valued at $50. included
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