Making Progress on Christmas Projects

I'm getting ever so close to completing the Advent Calendar from Anita Goodesigns. This picture shows you 15 pockets, I've actually completed all 25 pockets. Now all I have to do is assemble it. There is one more embroidery I want to stitch out for the top, but I'm really loving how it's coming along. For the most part you do the entire thing in the hoop. Hopefully, I will have it completed by the 2nd. Cross your fingers...Nancy has a class Thursday night maybe I will stay late and sew to get it finished. It's a super fun project if anyone is interested.

Also, some news about Anita Goodesigns. They are coming back for a seminar at the Centerville store. I don't have all the details yet but you'll be the first to know. I do know it'll be sometime in the spring and Chris the founder of Anita Goodesigns will be conducting the seminar. MORE INFO TO COME!!!

Thanksgiving

Isn't it crazy that it's already turkey time? I can't believe it but I'm super excited about it. I love Thanksgiving. I love the food, I love that I get to spend time with my family, I love the weather... It's all wonderful! I will be making all the pies, as usual this Thanksgiving with my trusty assistants, Savannah and Madi (my nieces). They are also super excited. I even bought them a new Thanksgiving book to mark the occasion I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Pie.



But with Thanksgiving here, Christmas is right around the corner and my projects are piling up as usual. I've got two bed sized quilts that I'm working on. The Anita Goodesign Advent Calendar. Presents that I cannot discuss. And that's just sewing projects. Here is a bag I just finished. Isn't it super cute? I can't wait to make another one. I love patterns that turn out so cute.

I must get back to Thanksgiving preparations. I still have to make cranberry relish time. Yummy! It will be so good! Thank you to all of our customers who have maybe just found us or have been with us since the beginning. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and the time spent with your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Special Financing Available

I thought you might want to be aware of this. Now's the time to get a new machine if you looking. We've got a variety of Pfaff and Husqarvna Viking machine available with special 36 and 48 month financing. Give us a call or stop in and we'll get you taken care of!

Festivals and Street Fairs

I spent the weekend doing one of my favorite fall activities, attending local festivals. I went to the Yellow Springs Street Fair and the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival. So much fun. I love to people watch, eat, see all the vendors have to offer, eat, visit with friends and, of course, eat. I was so over full of food and over stimulated from visiting with friends and family, that I need one more day off to re coop. :)

The vendors did not disappoint this year. There were a lot of booths full of peoples handy work, whether knitting cute little hats, pottery of all shapes and sizes, or cute little dresses (lots of them made of fabrics found at Sew-A-Lot), there was something for everyone. I got some new mittens for this winter, my step mom found a special type of pottery she'd been searching for and my sister got a crocheted hat for Lilly. She doesn't have much hair and will need it in the coming months.

Most of all the festivals and their vendors charged my creative juices. I'm ready to get into some sewing projects. Lots of ideas are running through my head. After Louis visits us this week at Sew-A-Lot, then I'll be able to start working on some new sewing projects.

I hope something inspired you this weekend and that you got to spend some quality time with your friends and family. I can't wait to see all of you at the Louis Carney workshop this week. If you're not already signed up, the Lexington store 859-264-7472 still has a few openings. Or if you can't make the workshop join us for the book signing and trunk show Wednesday October 13 6p-8p Lexington or Friday October 15 6p-8p Centerville 937-433-7474. You will surely be inspired by something Louis has to share.

Quilts Guilds

Sorry long time no post. I've been very busy running up and down the interstate. I don't know if you know it or not but I've been working one day a week at the Ohio store and the rest of the week at the Kentucky store. I've had a lot of highway time lately.

And last night my little car and I headed to Lawranceburg, Ky for the Anderson County Piecemakers Quilt Guild. I would like to thank the ladies in Anderson County for letting me be apart of their meeting. I really like to go visit the quilt guilds. It's so much fun! I get to see customers I've not seen in a while and they do show and tell and hopefully I teach them something they didn't know. Last night of all the things I showed them, I think iron cleaner was the most popular item. Who knew iron cleaner could be so fun?

If you would like to see me soon, I'll be at the Harrodsburg Quilt Guild meeting in November and the Ohio Valley Quilter's Guild in December. If you are looking for a presentation for your quilt guild, let me know!

Meet Louis Carney

Meet Louis Carney
One of the authors of a new book from AQS
"Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine"

Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine Workshop & Trunk Show

Louis Carney will wow you with his knowledge and expertise of these wonderful and imaginative projects created for the book. Join us for a book signing and trunk show for a great opportunity to see all that you can create with your sewing machine!

Once you've seen the trunk show then join Louis to get the hands-on experience while creating a great sampler full of fabulous ideas

Where & When
Sew-A-Lot Lexington
2160 Sir Barton Way #148 859-264-7472
Trunk Show & Book Signing Wednesday Oct 13 6p-8p
Hands-on Workshop Thursday Oct 14 10a-1p OR 3p-6p

Sew-A-Lot Centerville
232 North Main St 937-433-7474
Trunk Show & Book Signing Friday Oct 15 6p-8p
Hands-on Workshop Saturday Oct 16 10a-1p OR 3p-6p

Who is Louis Carney?

Louis began his sewing career at an early age in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. After receiving his BA in Fashion Design with a minor in Interior Design, he began his career in the sewing machine industry, which included working in stores in Chicago and New York City where he now resides.

He has co-authored a book entitled "Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine" published by AQS. Teaching, a favorite part of everyday life, has afforded him the gift to travel. He has taught in all 50 states, Mexico and lectured in London. With a focus on interiors, his special attention to detail, congenial class atmosphere & beautiful samples, his classes always fill to capacity. His familiarity with machine products and industry knowledge ensures a fun time to be had by all.

His list of illustrious clients include: Bernadette Peters, Sara Jessica Parker, Tommy Mitolla, Dr. Ruth, the Rockefellers, Mrs. Sidney Poitier, Martha Stewart Inc, Vera Wang Inc, as well as the Broadway musicals productions of "The Lion King" and "Riverdance." He has also worked with artist that design for Adidas.

Hop over to Sew-A-Lot

Can you believe that the holiday weekend is already over? It's crazy! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. It was very beautiful where I was. Now we are back at the store and getting ready for the Tri State Shop Hop. The shop hop starts Saturday September 11th and the Centerville location is one of the participants. I've been super busy quilting the sample quilts and the shop hop quilt. I hope you all enjoy them.

Here at the Lexington location we will be having a purse class Friday September 10 from 6pm-9pm. And Sue will be teaching a cutwork towel project on Saturday September 11. There is still room in both classes if you are interested. (Not much in Saturdays class though!)

The newsletter has been put in the mail! So if you are looking for a good class to take over the next few months and are in the Lexington, KY or Centerville, OH area; stop by and see if there's something that strikes your fancy.