End of year Sale

Just a reminder, we are having a end-of-year in both stores until the end of the year. Bernina is also having a 75 Hour sale.

Come by both stores for details. This 25% off all merchandise sale (Cabinets - 20%) goes through this weekend. Come by and get those great Bernina savings. We also have a few gently used machine in stock. The Bernina Credit card right now is 18 months same as cash.

Remember at the end of the year we will no longer be a

Pfaff dealer. (Pete & Steve will be able to service them, but will not be able to order parts if needed to fix a broken machine.) We have a few new Pfaffs in stock that are greatly reduced!

Silent Night Holy Night

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

good will toward men."

St. Luke 2:14

From all of us at Sew Original we wish

to you and yours.

A Very Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year.

Look What's Coming Next Year

Last week Melinda & Shirley ordered

NEW Fabric
for the

NEW Year!
Here is just one of the new lines on order.

(Memphis visited last week. He wants Santa to know he has been a good puppy!)

Here are two more of the classes to be taught

in the Winston shop.

Tulip Bells Table Runner

Friday, January 11

10a - 4p

Teacher: Gina Boone

Quilt As You Go Placemats

Monday, February 25

10a - 4p

Teacher: Gina Boone

Button n' Blooms

Hand Applique' Club

This club is for those who have a passion for hand applique. You will meet once a month for 8 months beginning in January.

Bella

2 Wednesdays, April 2 & 16

10a - 3p

Teacher: Muriel Riggs

&

Folded Fabric Techniques

Thursday, March 20

10a - 2p

Teacher: Muriel Riggs

Classes for the New Year

Look at all the new quilting classes that are going to be taught at our Winston Salem shop this winter.

Blooming Nine Patch with Cathy Bogan

3 Thursdays, Feb. 28, March 6 & 13

1:30 - 3:30

Simple Star Wall Hanging with Jeannie Boyles

2 Wednesdays, January 23 & 30

Choose a Morning class - 10 - 1

OR

A Evening class - 6 - 9

Star Medallion Quilt with Gina Boone

3 Wednesdays, March 5, 12 & 26

10 - 4

Bargello Wallhanging with Gina Boone

Coming in April

Little Fat Quarter Quilt with Gina Boone

Friday, January 25th

10 - 4

More pictures and undates are to follow.

Don't forget Tomorrow and Thursday are $5 Quilt days.

Pictures will be posted of this months block.

And the winners are.............

Yes, the results of our Christmas Stocking Challenge are in!

First place goes to Bonnie Tise. She receives a $75 Gift certificate from the shop.

Second place goes to Carrie Pippins winning a$50 Gift.(Carrie came into the shop yesterday before the ballots were counted, so we didn't get a picture of her and the stocking. But it was a beautiful hand appliqued stocking.)



And Third place went to Abby Linnell! You go girl. She won a $25 gift certificate (I know Nana and Papa Bob are really proud of her.)
Thanks to ALL who participated in our challenge. We think all who entered are winners in our eyes.

Be watching for details of our next challenge that is in the works. (And of course there will be prizes.)




We have another Quilter in the works. Ellie Schmidt is putting the binding on her first quilt ever! Didn't she do a great job? We are so-o-o proud of her.





The newsletter is at the printers and you will be getting it in the mail (those on the mailing list). Those of you who do not receive it in the mail, come by the shop sometime in the near future and get your copy. By the end of the week, there will be pictures of some of the quilts that will be taught over the next few months.

The Christmas Rush is on!

*** NEW CLASS ***NEEDLE FELTING TECHNIQUES****










This class will cover basic machine needle felting techniques. After completing class, you will have a finished design that you can take home and make into a tote, purse, book cover or what ever you like. Wednesday, December 12 3 - 6. Cost:$30


NEW CHARM CLUB starting in February. It will meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30. A perfect time for those of you who work and can come during your lunch hour.







Isn't this the cutest Teddy Bear you have ever seen? This is the first gift placed in our Toys for Tots Box! Please help us fill it up so the toy drive will be a success. Any toy will be greatly appreciated by a child.

Here are the entries in our Christmas Stocking Challenge. Aren't they beautiful. Don't forget Monday, December 3rd is the last day to vote. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 4th.
Remember
The shop will be closing for Christmas on Saturday, December 22nd at 4pm. This will be your last change to make those last minute purchases.

Only 27 Days until Christmas!

FYI we are a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" drop-off location. Help give a child a wonderful Christmas by donating a toy to this Toy Drive.

December 12th 10 am Around the Block Club

Christmas Star block

Upcoming classes in Winston:

Saturday, December 1 - Software Sampler @ 10:30

Monday, December 3 - Serger Mastery # 4 @ 9:30

- Basic Sewing @ 6

Tuesday, December 4 - Intro to Software @ 10

- BEJ#1 @ 1:30

- MM# 1a @ 6

Wednesday, December 5 - Part 3 One Block Many Ways @ 10

Thursday, December 6 - Explorations "Reshape what?" @ 12

- MM# 8 @ 6

Sunday, December 9 - Preparing for Machine Quilting @ 1:30

Monday, December 10 - Machine Quilting @10

- MM# 9 @ 6

Wednesday, December 12 - Around the Block Club @ 10

Thursday, December 13 - Twofer @ 10

Classes in Boone for December:

Tuesday, December 4 - Smocked Christmas Ornament @ 10

Thursday, December 6 - MM# 1a @ 1:30

Other items of interest:

OESD sale November 30th - December 3rd.

You''ve stuffed yourself with Thanksgiving leftovers, now stuff your machine with designs. Buy 1 pack get 1 free! Buy 2 get 2 free! Call or come by for pricing!

Camp Sew & Sew

Dates have been set for September 25 - 27, 2008

We will be closed Monday & Tuesday - December 24 & 25 for Christmas, and Tuesday - January 1st for New Years Day

First Block of the Month (November)

Look at 1/4 of all the Block-of-the-Month Members . There's going to be a lot of beautiful quilts in the Winston area next Christmas. Wonder who will be getting one for Christmas 2008?

Just as we promised. You will be able to come to our blog and see each months block! Please visit the blog to get up to date information about classes and schedule changes.
Don't forget we will be closed Friday after Thanksgiving. (We know all you shoppers will be at the mall trying to make a dent in your Christmas shopping list.)

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday.
Remember the shops will be closed this Friday. But will be reopened on Saturday with regular hours. See you then!

Don't forget our Early Bird Sale

This is a BIG week! Our annual Early Bird Sale is this Saturday. In Winston Salem join us at 8am and in Boone at 9am the savings start!!!! The Winston Salem store will close at 2pm, so come and shop early. Remember the Early Bird catches the worm. (In our case the deals!)

Pfaff machines are more than 50% OFF MSRP!!!!! (in stock supply only)

All other regular priced merchandise is 20% OFF!!! Be sure to check out the fabric and kits reduced up to 75% off in both stores!!! Now is the perfect time to stock up on thread, fabric embroidery supplies and don't forget those big savings on machines and cabinets!!!

On December 3rd in Boone is a special Christmas Software/Embroidery party from 10-2. Call to sign up. (828-264-1049)

In Winston on Saturday, December 15th a Needle Felting class has been added. Check the shop for time, cost, etc.

This Friday is the last day to get your entries in for our Christmas Stocking Challenge. Remember to come by the shop and vote for your favorite stocking. Help pick the winner!

Thanksgiving Week brings the following:

In Boone

Monday, 11/19 Abbie 10 - 4

Tuesday, 11/20 Beyond the Basicz 5:30 - 8:30

Wedsnesday, 11/21 Beginning Sewing 1:30

Thursday & Friday are Closed - Happy Thanksgiving

Saturday - opened regular hours

In Winston Salem

Monday, 11/ 19 Embroidery Club 10 - 12

Monday, 11/19 Basic Sewing 6 - 9

Tuesday, 11/20 NEW $5 Quilt 10, 2, or 6

Wednesday, 11/21 Part 2 One Block Many Ways 10 - 1

Thursday & Friday are Closed - Happy Turkey Day

Saturday - regular hours

Early Bird Sale November 17th

Dear Sewing Friends,
We are having a taste of winter, and it feels great!!! It is putting us all in the mood to SEW, SEW, SEW!!! We know all of you must be busy working on stockings, and all those Christmas gifts!
We are having a HUGE PFAFF BLOWOUT SALE!! Any Pfaff machine in stock up to 50% OFF MSRP!!!! Hurry in supply is limited!! We also have a great selection of used Berninas. For anyone interested in software or embroidery or who already has it we are having our first monthly " Software Sampler" in Boone, Saturday November 17 @ 9:30. Call 828-264-1049 to sign up!
In both stores our annual "Early Bird Sale" is Saturday November 17. In Winston Salem we will start at 8 am, in Boone we will start at 9 am.
We have just received 4 new embroidery cards from OESD. We are also now carrying more clothing fabric. Stop by to see the beautiful corduroys, crepe couture, couture jersey, denim, foxy lady dress fabrics, and more!
Hope to see you in the stores soon!
Melinda & Shirley