Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Serger Event and Upcoming classes!

Hello beautiful! Thank you for keeping up with all of my yammering - we love the interest and support you guys give! Just a real quick update about some of our upcoming classes AND a fantastic Serger Event that you definitely DON'T want to miss! Take a look:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Up Coming Classes 



Garden Quilt - Cone Flowers with Teri Morrow 
Just picked from the garden and ready for a vase, these brightly colored coneflowers are a fun and easy way to try the Cutting-Garden technique. In the first session we will learn a new fusing technique and build our quilt top. In the second session we will learn "renegade thread play" to add highlights, shading and details to our beautiful quilt.
Saturday 9/28 & 10/5 (2 part class)10-Noon




 
Window on the East with Teri Morrow 

Bring the beautiful fall colors inside and really make a statement. This wall hanging or lap quilt will Wow! your family and friends. It's so easy that even beginners will get a gorgeous result.
Saturday September 28, 2013 from 1pm to 4pm






Quilting with your Embroidery Machine by Katie Ringo
Maximize the potential of your embroidery machine by learning how to quilt your own quilts at home. You'll learn how to put designs inside blocks or quilt an all-over design on a quilt.
Saturday October 5, 2013 1-5pm    


 
 
Are you a new quilter?
We have 2 new classes for you!
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Beginner Machine Quilting with Cheryl Haynes
In this 6 week series, you will learn how to make a quilt with your machine from start to finish. Starting from picking out the fabric and using the right tools to machine piecing and machine quilting and then finally to the binding.
 Tuesdays  - October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and Nov 5th. All classes are from 10am to Noon.




Quilt Making Basics with Sandi Snow 
nullThis is a series of 4 classes to introduce quilt making to new sewers. During the first class, we'll select fabric and talk about basic concepts. The second class will entail cutting fabric and sewing the first block together. Sandwiching the quilt top, batting and backing and starting to quilt the project will be the topics for the third class. The fourth class will be attaching the binding around your finished quilt.
Saturdays ~ Oct 26th, Nov 9th, Nov 23rd and Dec 7th   
All classes are from 10am to Noon


 

Monday October 21st
10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm  

Learn how sergers work while making a project you can take home.

This event is especially for those who are looking for a great deal on a new serger.  Class fee is $10 and will be applied toward any of your purchases at the event.  Please RSVP by calling 813-749-0888


We certainly hope you can make it to one or more of these classes - we would love to see you there! Make sure you sign up for our email list, just send me an email at the address below telling me that you want to be on the email list, and I will personally take care of that! Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Pinterest (links are all below). All of our store contact info is below as well, so keep in touch with your favorite quilt store everyday; see what shenanigans we are up to! :D 
We love to hear from you guys so please feel free to send us comments, questions and suggestions - I love reading through them and we really do take your ideas seriously; so again, don't hesitate to share whats on your mind. 

Thanks for your interest in us! 


Happy Sewing, everyone! 
-Eleni  

Scrap and Sew 
813-749-0888 
16541 Pointe Village Dr. #108
Lutz, FL 33558

Store hours: 
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
http://www.scrapandsew.com

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

21st Century Scrap and Sew

21st Century Scrap and Sew!



Scrap and Sew has now formally and officially joined the 21st century social media universe: we have a Twitter account! :) That's right everybody, it happened! I am so happy that this is a part of my job here at the store - I absolutely love connecting with our customers and hearing what you guys have to say and social media is a great way to do it!



Just a couple of quick announcements! We do have 2 spots left for each of the classes below. Our lovely and talented Teri Morrow is the teacher and she is wonderful - if you have never been in a class with her before you will just fall madly in love with her! If you have taken a class with her - you know you love her, so just come on back! :D



Garden Quilt – Cone Flowers class
Just picked from the garden and ready for the bud vase, these brightly colored cone flowers are a fun and easy way to try the Cutting-Garden technique. In the first session we will learn a new fusing technique and build our quilt top. In the second session we will learn “renegade thread play” to add highlights, shading and details to our beautiful quilt. This class requires a free-motion sewing machine. We only have 2 SPOTS LEFT so give us a call to reserve your seat!
Saturday 9/28 & 10/5 (2 part class) from 10-Noon





Window on the East class
Bring the beautiful fall colors inside and really make a statement. This wall hanging or lap quilt will Wow! your family and friends. It’s so easy that even beginners will get a gorgeous result! We only have 2 SPOTS LEFT so give us a call to reserve your seat!
Saturday September 28, 2013 from 1-4pm






I have provided, once again, all of the links to our social media and websites below - get the latest and greatest information about whats going on here at our store and in the quilting world in general. We love to hear from you guys so please feel free to send us comments, questions and suggestions - I love reading through them and we really do take your ideas seriously; so again, don't hesitate to share whats on your mind. 

Thanks for your interest in us! 


Happy Sewing, everyone! 
-Eleni  
Scrap and Sew 
813-749-0888 
16541 Pointe Village Dr. #108
Lutz, FL 33558
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
http://www.scrapandsew.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrap-and-Sew/269617408015?ref=hl
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/scrapandsewshop/
Twitter: @ScrapandSewshop



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

September fun at Scrap and Sew - Autumn is here!

Hey there everyone! WOW have we been busy! We are beginning out fall season here at Scrap and Sew, and we have some wonderful classes and events in store for you all! :)


September Store Special
20% off fabrics, kits and patterns for Fall collections including Halloween and Thanksgiving themes!



Join the  "Hip Stitchers" at Scrap and Sew 
New Program:  We will be offering Saturday evening sewing classes for students once a month, 6:00 – 9:00pm.  Class size will be limited to 6 students, so please let us know if you’re interested.  Experienced sewers ages 9 to 18 are welcome. 


 Store Classes
Last month we had our class preview and it was a HUGE success! Thank you so much to everyone who came! We have a plethora of amazing classes to offer you and we would love it if you would come join us. Here are just a few of the classes we are offering in the store below. 


 

Kids Cape

Use this McCall’s pattern to learn some basic sewing skills like reading and pattern and adding a button.  Make a cape to keep warm or use your imagination and become a super hero!  $35

Saturday September 21, 2013 12 – 4pm
Confident Beginner – Kids are allowed if they have attended any of our kid’s programs





 


Beginner Machine Quilting
Learn how to make a quilt with your machine from start to finish.  Starting from picking out the fabric and using the right tools to machine piecing and machine quilting and then finally to the binding. $99

Beginner ~ Tuesdays 10-1, 10-8, 10-15, 10-22, 10-29, 11-5 (6 week series) 10am to Noon






Oval Patchy Pillow
Patchwork modern style for a fresh take on décor!  These cool and comfy pillows can be made up in a variety of coordinating prints or just one print for a subtle feel.  With bonus projects to make square and rectangle pillows, you’ll have plenty of patchwork to go around! $35

                                                      Confident Beginner ~ Thursday October 10, 2013 10am-2pm





 


Tonga Poinsettia Quilt

Fill your home with poinsettias this holiday.  We will learn how to use the 45 degree line on your ruler to make perfect chisels.  This easy, fun and festive quilt will certainly put you in a jolly mood.  $30

Confident Beginner ~ Friday October 11, 2013  6-9pm









We have more amazing classes available at our store, and to get the latest information about whats going on at our store just email us your information and we will add you to our email list. We offer all of our mailing list customers a 30% off coupon on one item once a month. Get weekly info about our classes, events, store specials and new products! 


We are looking forward to an awesome autumn with you all! Thank you for your interest in us!



Happy Sewing, everyone! 

-Eleni  

Scrap and Sew 
813-749-0888 
16541 Pointe Village Dr. #108
Lutz, FL 33558