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Volume 18, Issue 4April, 2014

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Easy/Basic Classes:Beginning Quilt Piecing . . . . .2Basic Beginning Sewing . . . .3Home Dec Pillow Wrap . . . . . .3

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Important to Register Now!Anita Goodesign Workshops

Two Workshops in One Week, 3 projects each: Buy 1st set for $12, Get 2nd for $6* Las Cruces 4/24 and 4/26 12:00 – 5:00 (4/21 and 4/23 optional dates, if suffi cient enrollment) El Paso 4/19 10:00 – 4:30

Specials on Anita Goodesigns for everyone throughout the Workshop Week: buy 2, get 1 of

equal or lesser value FREE. Sign up for a Club and get FREE designs

* Some kit supplies will be available for purchase.

We do our part for our communities—Come “SEWcialize” at these other local events:Las Cruces Chapter of American Sewing Guild: 10:00, 2nd Tuesday at Las Cruces Sew What's New.Las Colcheras Quilt Guild: First afternoon meeting: 1:30 pm, 2nd Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, next to the Elks Club on Elks Road, Las Cruces.

El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild: 2nd Thursday, 7-9 pm, Trinity 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.

places to share products made with love. So enjoy whatever showers are in your life this month.

April will also bring another Anita Goodesign Workshop series, with some flexible time possibilities. People had fun completing projects of their choice last month. If you missed out, check the stores as the samples go up and get signed up for the

project packets. Remember, you get all the designs, some to embroider in the store and some to complete at home.

Here’s to a great month for all of us. Learn a new technique, meet new friends, schedule an owner’s lesson, come in for a demonstration, or just stop by to say “Hello!” You are so welcome and we are thankful for every visit.

OWNERS’ LESSONS

Sewing Machine or SergerMornings are usually a great time to schedule an owner’s lesson. Private lessons available for a $25 - $35 per hour fee if you did not purchase your machine from SWN. No fee for lesson if purchased machine from SWN, however it is important to call to make an appointment. 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!

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

6D Software Basics Owners’ Lesson (Deanna & Roni)Free to those who purchased from SWN, $35 fee for others. April: 6D Design Creator: Have You Heard the News?LC Sat 4/5 10:00 – 12:00 LC Mon 4/7 2:00 – 4:00EP Thur 4/17 10:30 – 12:30

6D Software Club (Deanna & Roni)April: 6D Design Creator: Getting Crazy with Stitches! $20 feeLC Mon 4/28 2:00 – 4:00EP Sat 4/12 10:15 – 12:15

April may bring showers: rain, bridal, or baby! All are good for those of us who love to sew. Rainy days mean no conflict of whether to work outside or inside; it is sewing time. Baby and bridal showers are perfect

American Sewing Guild Meeting:LC Tue 4/8 10:00 – 12:00

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Let’s Embroider: Dimensional Flowers (Sally & Roni)Two different types of dimensional flowers will be featured, plus ideas for use. $22 fee includes designs and instructions. LC Wed 4/2 12:30 – 4:30EP Mon 4/7 12:30 – 3:30

Jacobean Journey (Roni)The Journey continues with Part 3, Hoop Sisters quilting-in-the-hoop project. YES, you may still join! Information about supplies required and fees available in each store.LC Wed 4/9 12:30 – 3:30EP Mon 4/14 12:30 – 3:30

QUILTING

Beginning Quilt Piecing (Jane)Final classes: 5) Curved Piecing; 6) Putting It Together. $15 each EP Wed 4/2 and 4/16 1:30 – 4:30

Seminole Piecing, #1 (Sally)Seminole piecing techniques are unique and interesting. Begin to learn the basics and apply in a quilt or garment project. Suggestions will be offered. $15 fee includes pattern.LC Sat 4/19 12:30 – 3:30EP Wed 4/23 1:00 – 4:00

Pineapple Salad (Connie)Create a table runner or throw during this two-part class. $25 fee, pattern and ruler required.EP Fri 4/11 and 4/25 1:00 – 4:00

Beginning Quilt Piecing (Roni)A new, once/month Saturday series, of the popular program: 1) Rotary Cutting & Piecing; 2) Sizing, Triangles; 3) Applique; 4) Templates; 5) Curved Piecing; 6) Putting It Together. $15 each; $60 series. Minimum enrollment required for series. EP Sat starts 4/12 1:30 – 4:30

Garden Window Quilt (Devon)Learn to make a beautiful on-point quilt using a pre-cut or yardage during this two-part class. $27 fee, pattern included.EP Wed 4/10 and 4/24 1:00 – 4:00

EP Tuesday Evening Quilt Class (Jane)Start of a new project: Jane’s Secret $15 fee EP Tue 4/8 5:00 -8:00

Intermediate Quilting (Jane)Continue, or start, to learn more challenging techniques each month. $15 fee, pattern included. #2: Snail’s Trail.EP Mon 4/21 1:00 – 4:00

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Important to Register Now!Anita Goodesign Workshops

Two Workshops in One Week, 3 projects each: Buy 1st set for $12, Get 2nd for $6* Las Cruces 4/24 and 4/26 12:00 – 5:00 (4/21 and 4/23 optional dates, if suffi cient enrollment) El Paso 4/19 10:00 – 4:30

Specials on Anita Goodesigns for everyone throughout the Workshop Week: buy 2, get 1 of

equal or lesser value FREE. Sign up for a Club and get FREE designs

* Some kit supplies will be available for purchase.

SEWcial Scrappers ClubShare ideas and techniques for using scraps. No Fee. Bring your lunch, if you wish, so you munch and learn together with sewing friends.LC Tue 4/22 12:00 – 1:30

LC Tuesday Evening Quilt Class (Roni)This group is sewing the Intermediate Quilt. This month: Hands All Around $12 per class, includes pattern.LC Tue PM 4/15 5:30 – 8:00

SERGER, HOME DEC, GARMENTS

Basic Beginning Sewing #4: Skirt with elastic waist (Beckie & Devon)This series of classes is designed to help you get going sewing. Each class will include basic techniques needed in other classes and progress in level of difficulty. $15 fee LC Sat 4/5 1:00 – 4:00EP Sat 4/5 1:00 – 4:00

Tulip Purse (Jane)Make a purse in one of four sizes in just one class!! Smaller size makes a neat Easter basket! $15 fee, pattern required. EP Thur 4/3 1:00 – 4:00

Serger Project: Jelly Roll Bag (Sally)Use left-overs or cut your own strips to serge this bag; great for carrying your serger cones or anything you choose. $17 fee includes pattern.LC Sat 4/12 12:30 – 4:30EP Fri 4/4 12:30 – 4:30

Trendy Tote (Roni)By request, a class from the Trendy Tote book. If you register and get the cutting directions ahead of time, you can finish a bag during class. $18 fee, book required.LC Thru 4/10 12:30 – 4:30EP Fri 5/2 12:30 – 4:30

Creative technique: Bargello (Beckie) Did you notice the name is changed from VEST? This series of techniques may be applied to a vest, a pillow top, a wall hanging. All are good pallets for applying techniques as they are shorter projects and so versatile. The technique this month is learning to sew bargello. $15 fee includes instructions.LC Thur 4/17 1:00 – 4:00

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Home Dec: Pillow with Wrap (Sally & Roni)Sew a pillow and a wrap. The wrap can be changed to suit the season. $17 fee includes instructions.LC Wed 4/16 12:30 – 4:30EP Mon. 4/28 1:00 – 4:00

Brenson Studio Shirt (Beckie)By request, learn to sew this attractive, versatile shirt during this 2-part class. $25 fee, pattern required.LC Wed 4/30 and 5/7 12:30 – 3:30

Gallery Showing of Projects See the samples for the May classes, enjoy fellowship and customer Sew & Show. NO FEE. Come join this happy, inspiring time.LC Sat 4/26 10:30 – 11:30 EP Sat 4/26 10:30 – 11:30

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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 hair loss due to chemotherapy or illness. Pillowcases are donated to the Children’s Hospital in El Paso or other care-giving places..

LC 6D BasicsEP Let's Embroider LC & EP Sit & Sew

EP PM Quilt Class

LC ASG meeting

LC Gallery (starts at 10)

LC AG WorkshopEP Gallery (starts at

10:30)

Gallery Showing of Projects

The last Saturday morning in April there will be a display of projects for the May 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 4/26 10:00 – 11:00 ** Note earlier start time;

EP Sat 4/26 10:30 – 11:30

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

LC & EP Sit & SewLC Let's Embroider

EP Beg Quilt Piecing #5

EP Tulip Purse EP Serger Project: JellyRoll Bag

LC 6# BaiscsLC & EP Basic Beg

Sewing: Skirt

LC Serger Project: JellyRoll BagEP 6D Software ClubEP Beg Quilt Piecing

#1

EP Pineapple Salad Pt. 1

LC Trendy ToteEP Garden Window

Pt. 1

LC Jacobean Journey #3

EP Jacobean Journey #3

LC & EP Sit & SewLC PM Quilt Class

LC Home Dec: Pillow & Wrap

EP Beg Quilt Piecing #6

LC Technique Bargello

EP 6D Basics

Good Friday

Both SWN locations are open

LC Seminole Piecing #1

EP AG Workshop

EP Pineapple Salad Pt. 2

LC AG WorkshopEP Garden Winodow

Pt. 2

LC AG Workshop ??EP Seminole Piecing

#1

LC & EP Sit & SewLC SEWcial Scrappers

LC AG Workshop ??EP Interm Quilt

Piecing #2: Snail's Trail

LC 6D Software Club

EP Home Dec: Pillow & Wrap

LC & EP Sit & Sew LC Brenson Studio Shirt #1

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