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Arlington Sewing Machine
July, Aug, Sept 2014
Greetings,
We hope everyone is having a great summer! Here at Arlington Sewing Machine we have many classes, clubs,
and events that will keep you out of the heat and bring you indoors where it is cool and relaxing.
Some of the highlights are the Smocking Guild is having a Sit & Sew, Four Times the Fun workshop with
Floriani, Sewing Day/Nite Out, Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County show, ISS Show in Fort Worth, Scan
N Cut classes, and Anita’s Embroidery Workshops. Also check other class and club options we offer and pick
one or several that will satisfy your creative appetite.
The What’s New pages has new items, which include patterns and books for the little ones, tablet and
Smartphone stands for everyone of all ages, embroidery products from Designs In Machine Embroidery and
Anita Goodesign promoting Christmas in July with beautiful collections to get you started early in the year.
We wish everyone a safe and cool summer.
Your Sewing Friends at Arlington Sewing Machine
Smocking Guild
Sit & Sew for Cook Children’s
July 17, 10 am—3 pm
Everyone is welcome to join this worth while kindness occasion. The
group will be working
on preemie gowns that
will be donated to Cook
Children’s. Bring your
sewing machine,
scissors, pins, etc and
plan to be blessed while
making these special
gowns. If you need more
information, please give
the store a call, 817-4604992 and we can give
you contact information.
Contents:
Floriani—Four Times the Fun 2
Scan N Cut Classes
3
Anita’s Embroidery
Workshop
3
Clubs
4
Classes
5-7
Calendar
8-9
Tips from the Techs
9
Sewing Day/Nite Out
9
What’s New
10-11
New Anita Goodesign
Collections
12
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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Now, Four Times the FUN
At Our Quilting and Embroidery
Workshops!
July 25, 2014: 9:30 am—12:30 pm
July 25, 2014: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
July 26, 2014: 9:30 am—12:30 pm
July 26, 2014: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
Four Totally Different Seminars with Four Totally Different Themes!
With One Common Goal, to make Your Hobby MORE FUN!
Join Floriani & your local dealer for one event or ALL Four!
Quilter, Embroiderer, Novice, Intermediate or Master - Whatever your hobby level of expertise
we have an educational, inspirational, FUN Event just for you.
Here’s what treasure’s you’ll find in each AMAZING class:
First Class: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Embroidery Basic’s – Secret’s to Know before Pressing GO!
Settle in for three educational hours of dynamic instruction for creating perfect embroidery. We will learn important steps to
stabilizing your embroidery properly on a variety of fabrics, hooping, design knowledge, needle selection, threads and more. This
class covers everything you need to know for pucker free stitching and soft beautiful embroidery. Whether you are a beginner,
advanced or just need a refresher course this class will get your embroidery to a new level of perfection!
Second Class – First Day 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Perfect Quilting is No Accident, Tips and Techniques that make YOU the Decorative Quilter
Fun, Fun, Fun is what this class title should be! We will learn all the latest quilting and appliqué techniques using Floriani
stabilizers and the new My Decorative Quilter embellishing software. We will explore in the hoop quilting projects and how to
perfect them as well as how to embellish with creative threads and embroidery. Learn all about stabilizing embroidered quilts, new
needle turn techniques, short-cut block construction, new style to traditional appliqué and more!
First Class - Second Day 9:30am – 12:30pm
Getting More out of your Embroidery Creations with a Better Understanding of Embroidery Creations
Take your embroidery to the next level in this very informative class. We will explore perfecting the art of embroidery
through knowledge of the embroidery design itself. Creating the perfect monogram, embroidery design placement, editing, and
simplifying are just a few of the many topics discussed in this must attend class! Your embroidery will shine and the stress of
creating or editing an embroidery design will disappear for good!
Second Class – Second Day 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Creative Stabilizing – Beyond the Basic’s: Projects, Short-Cuts, Gift Ideas, Challenging Fabrics
Learn amazing short-cuts for embroidery on the most challenging of fabrics and textures. We will explore creative
embroidery techniques using very unique stabilizer and thread combinations as well as using stabilizer for foundations of yarn work,
beading, specialty threads, and more! Beyond the Basics will show you how to get more out of all your stabilizers while sharing fun
projects and techniques.
Each class will have its own FREE Gift, specialized for each class, valued at $100.00 each!
The more classes you attend, the more Free Gifts you get!
Classes only $29.99 each, BUT Register Early for only $19.99 each or Register for two for only
$14.99 each, or three or more for ONLY $9.99 each!
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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BROTHER
SCAN N CUT
Intro to The Scan N Cut
Instructor: Tracy
August 2, 9:30 am
This will be a hands-on class to better acquaint you with
this wonderful machine. If interested in a Brother Scan
N Cut, this class is for you. The features covered will
include: choosing from one of the 840 designs available,
resizing, scanning before cutting, cut settings, the three
different scanning attributes, icons and what they do,
plus much, much more. One 3-hour class. $20 +
Supplies.
Scan N Cut Appliqué & Piecing
Instructor: Tracy
Sept 6, 9:30 am
Introducing ScanNCut, the world’s first home and hobby
cutting machine with a built-in scanner—giving you the
ability to scan almost anything you can get your hands on
and place into the machine to cut out. Developed with the
advanced, cutting-edge technology that Brother is known
for, this machine is truly an incredible innovation in
electronic cutting machines.
Discover the ease of cutting out appliqué patterns and
quilt square pieces using the Scan N Cut by Brother.
Techniques of fabric preparation, settings of the
machine and scanning appliqué patterns will be
introduced in the class. One 3-hour class. $20 +
Supplies.
Aug 22, 10:00 am or Aug 23, 9:30 am
Sept 12, 10:00 am or Sept 13, 9:30 am
Fee: $20.00
EPISODE 7
This workshop includes a video that will show many different techniques step-bystep for the 3 projects, Block Into Bag, Sewing Caddy and Checkbook Cover. The
hands-on project for this workshop will be the Block Into Bag for the month of
August. At this time, the September’s project, Episode 8 is still not known but will
surely be something to look forward to.
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A beautiful custom design envelope that contains a 20 page Embroidery
Workshop Newspaper with step-by-step color picture tutorial for all 3 projects.
“Design CD-ROM” with all 3 of the projects on it in all machine formats.
Towel Topper Kit: Stabilizer, Fabric, Ribbon (does not include embroidery thread
or towel)
Watch for future emails for more detail information and other supplies needed.
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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CLUBS
Serger Club
Quattro/Ellisimo Club
Instructor: Tracy
Instructor: Pam
Sew EZ Pillowcase
Instructor: Tracy
Sept 26, 10:00 am or Sept 27, 9:30 am
Get to Know Your Sewing Features
July 12, 9:30 am
A pillow case can be made sew
“EZ” on the serger for a
birthday, wedding or a “just
because” gift. Use theme prints
or solids and trims to
personalize your pillow case.
One 2-hour class. $12 +
Supplies
Ever wonder what all the
different buttons are on the
various screens of your
Quattro? Become familiar with
the many of the wonderful
features of the Quattro – needle
positions, edge stitching with
the vertical stitching foot, directional sewing,
character/decorative stitches, custom stitches and
much more. Bring your Quattro/Ellisimo and become
best friends. One 3-hour class. $20 + Supplies.
Sewing Foot Club
Instructor: Pam
Zip! Zip! Zip!
Aug 9, 9:30 am
Centered, Lapped or Invisible --Zippers can be inserted any of
these way. Learn how simple and
easy each of these techniques can
be and apply them to any of your
projects that require zippers.
Leave class with knowledge of
zippers and professional
instructions you can refer back to any time.
One 3-hour class. $20 + Supplies.
Affairs of the Heart Quilt Club
Instructor: Shannon
Group One: July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, 9:30 am
Group Two: July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, 1:00 pm
Anna Aldmon has done it again! She has created a
beautiful appliquéd quilt based on the Affairs of the
Heart Quilt by Aie Rossmann published by AQS. The
CD includes 36 Different Appliqué Blocks for 6” X 6”
and 8” X 8” hoop sizes. Appliqué fusible pre-cut kits
are available in 6” and 8” blocks and includes six
blocks in each kit. In class plan to create 2-3 blocks
each month. A new pre-cut fusible appliqué kit will be
available every two months. Join us for this new
appliqué Affairs of the Heart quilt. One 3-hour class.
$12 + Supplies.
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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CLASSES
Decorative Sewing Techniques
Serger Workbook
Instructor: Pam
Aug 30, 9:30 am
Instructor: Tracy
Aug 9, 9:30 am
Let’s get started creating our Quattro/Ellisimo
Workbook! We will begin by working on Decorative
Sewing Techniques on the Quattro/Ellisimo and
create the best reference book ever. Learn about 2
different buttonholes, corded fagoting, decorative
edges and small embroideries, decorative edges,
fil tire’, rolled hems, shadow applique and Venetian
hemstitch. All this with just your sewing machine, no
embroidery machine required! (Other Brother/
Babylock machines can be used as well as long as
the owner knows how to use their machines and
understands that the class is specific to the Quattro/
Ellisimo.) One 3-hour class. $20 + Supplies.
The Serger Workbook class will help you better
understand tension settings, stitch
width, stitch length, differential feed
and various types of stitches.
Applications, such as turning
corners, serging curves, and
securing seams will be included.
This workbook will contain different
fabrics and settings that serve as a
reference for future projects. Prerequisite—need to
know threading of serger and serger must be in
good working order! One 3-hour class.$35 +
Supplies, (fee includes fabric kit and workbook).
Tailormade Eclipse Cabinet (white)
Crazy Patch Pillow
Instructor: Pam
Sept 27, 9:30 am
Crazy patch is fun and easy, and is the perfect way
to combine scraps from all the soft furnishings in the
room, to create a one-of-a-kind accessory. You also
get to play with decorative threads and all of the
embellishment stitches on your sewing machine;
rope cording finishes the edges with a tassel at each
corner for even
more fun! The
pillow finishes to
14” square. Leave
this four hour class
with knowledge of
patch work and
professionally
created directions.
One 4-hour class.
$35 + Supplies
ISS Show
September 18—20, 2014
Fort Worth Convention Center
White Eclipse Cabinet: $1499 MSRP
SALE $999
Features:
 Large machine lift platform of 24 1/4” x 12 5/8”
 Large back leaf of 43 1/4” x 15 3/4” to increase
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workspace
Generous storage space for an overlocker and sewing
machine
Two large drawers for fabric and notions
German quality 3 step air lift: stored, flatbed and freearm sewing
Snag-free sewing with recessed hinges
Easy to roll, lockable castors
Recessed, snag-free storage compartments and shelves
Spacious leg room with foot rest
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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CLASSES CONTINUED
Double Scalloped Madeira Tea Towel
Instructor: Libby
Sept 24, 10:00 am
Everyone loves pretty tea towels! This elegant towel can be created with a lacy
heart or with the embroidery or embellishment of your choice. Use wash away
magic Madeira techniques, pin stitching and heart lace shaping above a border of
beautiful Madeira scalloping to create this easy and beautiful project. You will
want to make
several of these
to keep on hand
for quick gifts!
One 4-hour
class. $25 +
Supplies
Floriani Software Basics
Instructor: Libby
July 28, 10:00 am
For those who are new owners of the Floriani Software, this class is for you. “How do I combine
designs?” “How do I add text?” “What are all those funny icons?” Learn this and much more as we
begin an exploration of Floriani software. This easy class will get you up and running as you create
and edit designs, add text and combine them to create “one of a kind” designs. Bring your laptop
and join us!! One 3-hour class. $20 + Laptop with software installed and updated.
Creative Quilters Guild
of Ellis County
Presents
DOWN ON THE RANCH
2014 Quilt Show
July 18 AND 19, 2014
10 am to 5pm Friday and Saturday
Midlothian Conference Center
1 Community Circle
Mt. Zion road between 14th Street and
Midlothian Parkway
Midlothian, Texas
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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CLASSES CONTINUED
Basic Operation Classes
We have designed Basic Operation Classes to help get you started with your new products. Each class that
applies to you may be taken free of charge once within 6 months from the date of purchase. Anyone else is
welcome to pre-register and participate for $75 per class. You must sign up in advance for class. It’s important
to let us know if you need to cancel, as our teachers specifically come in to teach. We often have people waitlisted in some of our classes.
Basic Software
Basic Machine Operation
This class is geared to help you become fully acquainted with your
sewing machine. Learn trouble-free threading, how to use assorted
feet and accessories, routine machine maintenance and more. Note:
a special class discount on all store merchandise (sewing machines
and cabinets excluded) is available to all participants on the day of
class. IMPORTANT: Please bring your sewing machine and manual,
all accessories, power cord and foot control, thread, empty bobbins
and small scissors to clip threads. One 3-hour class. $75.00 (Free if
machine purchased at ASMS within the last 6 months)
Basic Embroidery Machine Operation
As a new machine embroidery owner, this class will teach proper
hooping, stabilizing, threads to be used, choosing and embroidering
a basic design, moving backward and forward in a design, the
difference between a hoop template and a design template and much
more. Please pickup the supply list when registering for the class.
One 3-hour class. $75.00 (Free if machine purchased at ASMS
within the last 6 months)
We Appreciate Your Business!
Find out about your software. Learn the exciting things that can be
done, get questions answered, and the help needed. Bring your
manuals. Laptops are welcome, have the software installed,
updated and please go through the manuals and have questions
marked. These include Basic Pe-Design/Palette Layout & Edit and
Design Center. One 2-hour class. $75.00 (Free if purchased at
ASMS within the last 6 months)
Basic BES Embroidery
Lettering Software
This is an opportune time to learn the basics of the new BES
Embroidery Lettering Software. How to add lettering to a design,
merge designs, resize and print templates for perfect placement.
Change colors in designs and see the results before it stitches it out.
This software is fun and very user friendly. One 3-hour class. $75.00
(Free if purchased at ASMS).
Basic Serger Operation
New owners will learn the ease of threading, basic functions such as
differential feed and terms such as loopers, stitch fingers, etc. Also
how to setup for a rolled hem. Bring your serger, foot control,
electrical cord, manual, accessories, four different colors of serger
thread and small scissors. Please be sure to call in advance and
register for the class. One 3-hour class. $75.00 (Free if machine
purchased at ASMS within the last 6 months)
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308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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July 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
Fri
4 Independence
Sat
5
Closed
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Quattro/Ellisimo
Club
“Get to Know Your
Sewing Features”
9:30 am
13
14
15
16 Basic Machine
Operation
10:00 am
Basic Embroidery
1:00 pm
17 Smocking Guild
18
19 Affairs of the Heart
Sit & Sew for
Cook Children's
10:00 am
Quilt Club Group One
#6—9:30 am
Affairs of the Heart
Quilt Club Group 2
#3—1:00 pm
Ellis County Quilt Show
10 am-5 pm
20
21
27
28 Floriani
Software
Basics
10:00 am
Sun
3
10
22
29
11
24
30
25 Floriani Four
26 Floriani Four
Times the Fun
Workshops!
9:30 am
&/or
2:00 pm
Times the Fun
Workshops!
9:30 am
&/or
2:00 pm
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August 2014
Mon
4
23
Tue
5
12
Wed
6
Basic Machine
Operation
10:00 am
Basic Embroidery
1:00 pm
13
Thu
7 “Sewing Day Out”
Fri
1
2
Intro to Scan N Cut
9:30 am
Basic Machine
Operation
9:30 am
Basic Embroidery
1:00 pm
8
9
Sewing Foot Club
“Zip! Zip! Zip!”
9:30 am
Serger Workbook
9:30 am
Basic Serger
1:00 pm
15
16 Affairs of the Heart
10:00 am
14
Sat
Quilt Club Group One
#7—9:30 am
Affairs of the Heart
Quilt Club Group 2
#4—1:00 pm
“Sewing Nite Out”
4—10 PM
17
18
19
20
21
22 Anita’s Embroidery 23 Anita’s Embroidery
Workshop
10:00 am
24
25
26
27
28 Smocking Guild
10:00 am
29
Workshop
9:30 am
30 Decorative Sewing
Techniques
Quattro/Ellisimo
Workbook
9:30 am
31
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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September 2014
Sun
Mon
1
7
8
Labor Day
Closed
Tue
Wed
Thu
2
3
4
9
10
11
Fri
5
Sat
6
Scan N Cut
Applique & Piecing
9:30 am
12 Anita’s Embroidery 13 Anita’s Embroidery
Workshop
10:00 am
14
15
16
17 Basic Machine
18
19
20 Affairs of the Heart
Operation
10:00 am
Basic Embroidery
1:00 pm
ISS Show
21
22
23
24 Double Scalloped
Madeira Tea Towel
10:00 am
28
29
25 Smocking Guild
10:00 am
ISS Show
26
Workshop
9:30 am
Serger Club
10:00 am
Quilt Club Group 1
#8—9:30 am
Basic Machine
Operation
9:30 am
Basic Embroidery
1:00 pm
Affairs of the Heart
Quilt Club Group 2
#5—1:00 pm
ISS Show
27
Serger Club
9:30 am
Crazy Patch Pillow
9:30 am
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Tip from the Techs
Preparing for your service. Please bring the following items: Bobbin case (case for
sewing and/or embroidery), zigzag all-purpose foot, zigzag needle plate,
embroidery foot, embroidery unit, hoop, foot control, and power cord.
“Sewing Day Out”
August 7
Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
&
“Sewing Nite Out”
August 16
Saturday, 4-10 pm
We encourage you to join one or both of the sewing
outings above for a time of fellowship, sharing and
creating new friendships, while working on that special
project and enjoying a fun filled atmosphere. The cost is
$12.00, which includes a meal and beverage. Snacks
and desserts are always welcome. ASM instructors will
be joining in the fun as participants, not instructors.
Space is limited, so please pay at time of registration.
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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Patterns
Fold & Go Tablet Stand
Books
Fold & Go
Smartphone Stand
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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From Designs In Machine Embroidery
Hoop Guard
Keeps the project out of the sewing
area. Fits Monsters and Snap Hoops
Target Stickers have a crosshair making it easy to position your
needle in the center of the
crosshair. As long as the needle is
centered in the crosshair you can
be confident the embroidery
design will be stitched in the
position you planned.
Snap Hoop Monster
Available for most Brother and Babylock
Machines. Comes in several sizes.
Perfect Alignment Laser for precise
positioning of your designs in the hoop.
Books with Design CD
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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NEW Anita Goodesign Collections
Arlington Sewing Machine Supply Company
308 W. Main, Arlington, TX 76010 817-460-4992 www.arlingtonsew.com
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