It Has Pockets! The Assembly Line's Tulip Skirt / S:402

I've made a few Tulip dresses in the past but this is my first Tulip skirt which has some of the best design elements of the Tulip dress.  I am a fan of the front side pockets and the tulip shape of the skirt.  

It is a comfortable skirt and I do recommend this pattern.  I cut a size large knowing that it was going to be too big if I sewed the recommended seam allowance.  I thought if I sewed 5/8" seam allowances I would come closer to the fit I need.  In the end, I think I should have cut a size medium and could still have sewn a 5/8" seam allowance and achieve a good fit.  

The length was shortened two and a half inches and there is an one and a half inch hem.  The pockets were raised about an inch, three inches down from the waist cut edge.  

The fabric is a medium weight cotton sateen with some stretch that I pulled from the stash.  It was pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer before hitting the ironing board for a steam pressing.  

Sewing IS Political

This skirt is the latest Canadian 🍁 and tariff free make.  Most of the material and supplies were found in the stash.  Some of the threads were new for this project.  

Sewing is a reprieve from all the chaos in the world.  After a recent visit to Canada from a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and listening to Senator Kevin Cramer during the press conference just makes me want to boycott American products more than I already am, if that is even possible.  It's not just the convicted felon's rhetoric regarding tariffs and annexation, it's also those who support him that is beyond belief.  And as a Canadian and consumer there is no way I would contribute or support the American economy while this is happening.  No means NO!  What part of that do these republicans and MAGA supporters not understand about no?  Even after the King of Canada read the Throne Speech, the annexation rhetoric continued to echo from across the border.  Let's not get me started on the U.S. Ambassador to Canada's view of the 51st comments and boycott of American products.  Again, mind blowing.  Trust me when I say there are plenty of American products on the store shelves in the hardware, grocery store and fabric stores, no one is buying it while the economic war, tariffs and annexation / 51st state rhetoric continues to circulate.  But I digress.  

Let's count the ways that this lovely project did not contribute to the convicted felon's economy.  

1. The Tulip skirt pattern is from The Assembly Line, a pattern company from Sweden.  I picked up this pattern after I stopped shopping American products which sadly meant saying good-bye to any future Vogue patterns.  I don't miss the American line of sewing patterns anymore, I actually found some beautiful patterns in queue from across the pond to keep me busy for the next while.  This Tulip skirt pattern is one of those patterns.  
2. The cotton sateen fabric was found in the stash and purchased before the convicted felon took office for the second time.  I found it in the discounted section of Fabricland, a Canadian fabric store.  
3. The scissors used to cut the fabric are Merchant and Mills, a company from the United Kingdom.  They were purchased from The Workroom, a Canadian company.  
4. This project was sewn on Janome machines, a Japanese company.  
5. The zipper is a recycled 22" zipper from a previous project that was cut to size.  
6. Some of the threads used in the sewing machine and serger were Gütenmann threads from Europe and were purchased at Marshall Fabrics, a western Canadian fabric store.   There were some vintage spools of Ballet® brand threads found in Mom's thread box that were a close colour match and used in the serger.  
7. The label is from Kylie and the Machine (KATM), an Australian company and purchased directly from them to avoid shopping on Etsy.  

Project details

Seams:  2.8 straight stitch

Seam finish:  serged

Fabric:  2.5 metres

Basting tape:  0.60 metres

Zipper:  20 centimetres

Pattern:  The Assembly Line S:402

Sewing Label:  1--KATM "me made" label 

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, paper scissors, fabric scissors, tailor's chalk, pins, wrist pin cushion, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, invisible zipper foot, regular zipper foot, blind hem foot, screwdriver, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers, lint brush, mini vacuum, tailor's wax, hand sewing needle, iron and ironing board.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing!

Stash Busting: Black Wool Pants / OOP Butterick 6717

Pull-on elastic back pants made with out-of-print (OOP) Butterick 6717, are my new wardrobe staple.  I have plans to replace the wool pants that no longer are a comfortable fit.  And there will be more of these to come now that I have the fit issues all worked out.  

The height of the waist was raised one inch and an inch was added to the side seams.  I was working with a size medium.  The pant hem was shortened two inches (2 1/2" inches on the left leg) and were sewn with a two-inch top-stitched hem.  Lower back pain made me lazy to the idea of basting before digging out the blind hem foot for the sewing machine.  I can live with the top-stitched hem even though it wasn't my preferred hem finish.  Just like the first pair I made with this pattern, I left off the side pockets.  

The fabric is a black wool suiting that has been in the stash for decades.  I believe this fabric originates from circa 1990s and that makes this vintage.  It was previously pre-treated.  

Project Details

Seams:  2.4 straight stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  2 metres

Elastic:  0.6 metres

Pattern:  OOP Butterick 6717

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushion, measuring tape, measuring gauge, ruler, tailor's chalk, scissors, Janome sewing machine, regular presser foot A, threads, thread clippers, iron, ironing board, Janome serger, safety pins, heating pad, pain meds and coffee.  

Happy Sewing!

Stash Busting: Wool and Silk Plaid Scarf

There was a length left over of the beautiful wool and silk blend fabric that I turned into a scarf.  This project was made into an easy task with thanks to the Janome serger.  I used the 3-thread rolled hem on a Janome AirThread 2000D Professional and some Fray Check on the clipped corner threads.  Easy!  And I feel good that there are no scraps left behind from yesterday's pants project.  

Happy Sewing!

Troubleshooting Thursdays: What to Do When Your Sewing Machine's Lower Thread Breaks

Before you pick up the phone to call the sewing machine repair business, there might be a few things to check beforehand that can solve this issue.  

1.  Check to make sure that your bobbin has been properly wound

You will want to start with a empty bobbin.  Don't wind one colour of thread over another to save time.  It isn't worth the hassle if your bobbin threads unevenly.  You want to have your bobbin filled evenly across and in level layers.  If one end of the bobbin is more dense that the other side this can cause thread break issues.  

2.  Check your thread

When it comes to sewing you want to make sure that your upper thread is identical to the lower thread to achieve smooth stitches.  Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, based on specific machines (embroidery) and sewing techniques.  

Elastic thread is used in the bobbin area only to achieve shirring.  For this technique wind the elastic thread by hand until the bobbin is 2/3 full.  You can wind the bobbin by machine but if you do remember to do so at a very slow speed as not to stretch out the elastic thread.  

3.  Check if your bobbin is bent

Just like a bend needle, a bent bobbin can cause thread breaks as it will interfere with the timing of the other parts of the machine.  If your bobbin is bent, just replace it.  This also goes for any bobbin that is worn, nicked or cracked.  

4.  Check for lint built-up in the bobbin case

I can't advocate enough for frequent cleanings. I learned this lesson the hard way, I'm a convert now.  The $ I could have saved / spent on fabric instead of handing it over to the sewing machine repair shop, don't get me started!  Ideally, I like to do this at the end of a project, just before I start the next. 

Don't use canned air to clean out the lint that has accumulated in your machine.  You don't want it to blow into an area that you won't be able to reach.  Take care and time using the lint brush that came with your machine.  You can even pick up a mini vacuum found in fabric store notion departments.  

5.  Check that the bobbin is inserted correctly

Oy, how many times have I failed to insert a bobbin correctly!  I usually catch this before I start sewing as the needle won't catch the lower thread if this is the case.  In some cases if a bobbin is inserted incorrectly and depending on your bobbin case, it can cause the thread to catch on a spring or latch on the bobbin case.  

6.  Check that it's the correct bobbin for your machine

L to R:  Plastic bobbin for Janome sewing machine, medal bobbin for vintage Brother sewing machine, generic plastic bobbin sold at fabric store, bobbin case for Singer treadle sewing machine, full and empty bobbins for Singer treadle sewing machines.  

Fabric stores often sell generic bobbins that they claim with work in a variety of models but sometimes that may not be the case. If at all possible, pick up your bobbins from the sewing machine dealer.  They will carry specific types designed for your machine.  Vintage bobbins are harder to come by.  These can often be sourced from online dealers or second hand shops.  

Happy Sewing!  

Happy National Sewing Machine Day!

How to Celebrate?  

1. Treat your machine to some tender loving care.  Maybe your sewing machine has some lint that could use some clearing?  
2. Spend some time sewing.  
3. Admire the quality of those vintage machines.  They've stood the test of time.  
4. Read about the history of the sewing machine.  
5. Watch the Sewing Machine Orchestra show.    

Happy Sewing!  

Stand up and Sew!

Have you ever sewn anything while standing up? I never thought that I would write about sewing while standing up but here I go.

It happened out of necessity. You see my recovery did not go as well as I planned--ten days came and went. My physio exercises were delayed until my first post-op appointment five days later. And I was told to keep my leg straight and only do the straight leg stretches and exercises until my next post-op appointment another two weeks plus and into new year. Not something that I was thrilled to hear when I was expecting a full recovery by the weekend prior to New Years Eve.  Even more so when I realized that I would not be able to sit down and sew during this time. Okay, I'm going to stop whining because this story has a [spoiler alert]  happy ending.

It then dawned on me that I have a really cool feature on my sewing machine, a start/stop button. Stay with me as I explain, it really is cooler than it sounds.

I didn't think that this little feature was all that cool when I first picked out this machine. I was rather stoked that it had a cutting feature instead. But this start/stop button is the cat's meow. You see, I don't have to use a foot pedal to operate my sewing machine.

Thankfully, someone was able to help me out and moved my sewing machine to the edge of my cutting table which sits at a higher height than a regular table.

It was perfect and I was able to sew standing up and able to keep my leg straight. It certainly took some getting used to, but it filled the need to sew.

I do believe that I did spend too much time standing there that first time because I did spend quite some time icing the knee back to a less freakish size. But it did feel good to listen to the hum of the machine as the needle pierced and connect the fabric.

I didn't do anything anything elaborate just machine hemming and was able to chip away at the over-the-top mending pile. But it felt great to feel productive.

Anyway, moral of the story: if you shopping for a new machine and see this feature and think that it is no big deal. Trust me, it is! Come to think about it if my cord or foot pedal were [heaven forbid] to become in a state of damage, I would still be able to sew. I fell in love with my sewing machine just a little bit more than the day I brought it home.

Happy Sewing!

In Sewing News Today...

I don't know what I was thinking a few months ago when I thought I could go on a fabric fast. Let's just say that little resolution didn't even make it the the half year point.

Now that I got that little confession off my chest, do you want to see what I picked up at the fabric store today?

It is a 100% polyester fabric that I stumbled across in the upholstery/home decor section of the store. I thought it would make a fun spring coat!

I have Burda 7304 in mind for this fabric. It is an unlined coat and I'm planning on finishing it off with a Hong Kong seam finish. I recently picked up a binder foot for my sewing machine sew this will be a good opportunity to put it to work.

The plan is to have it done before all the snow melts. And if I can get this done before the end of the month it will also count for the pattern stash contest. I've had this pattern on my I-want-to-make pile for quite some time.  

I have a few other projects and tasks to get out of the way before I tackle this project.

There is that repair to the silk vestment for the parish priest. This one also have my stomach in knots as it is another beautiful garment that his mother had made for him. It is the same issue, strain on the neckline/shoulder area that has caused it to tear. I've been trying to figure the best way to finish off the seam. I picked up a package of blanket binding that I figure I could cut down the width and make it, hopefully, work. We'll see how that works out [fingers crossed].

And there is another shirt cut out for my brother. Another long sleeve shirt that I hope not to make the same error. I still can't believe I did that! And then there is that sweater Mama R has been waiting for me to alter.

Sew much to sew! How about you?

Happy Sewing!

In Sewing News Today

Remember when I said I want one of Vogue 1247 in every colour?

Well, this is my red version in my favourite fabric to sew, cotton sateen. I even cut out the top in a colourful polyester that has a lovely drape.

It took me awhile to get these pieces cut and I was getting into the sewing process when the unthinkable happened.

Yup, my Janome decided to quit. My machine flat out refused to pull the bobbin thread up. Drats!

Okay, I get it. I've been sewing quite a bit and it is likely time for a tune up.

I guess it didn't help that I sewed over that pin the other day. My Janome was starting to skip stitches in protest of my careless ways.

Sew my Janome is packed up and will be whisked away for some TLC over at Quilt as Desired. They always do an amazing job with my machines. Sadly, they are working at summer hours and won't open until Tuesday.

It looks like my red Rachel Comey skirt and multi-coloured top will have to wait at least a week or sew.

Sew, what is a gal to do while her Janome is waiting to get into the shop for some TLC?

A movie perhaps?

I guess, I could clean the sewing area.

Or send out a few more resumes.

Or maybe... make some Creme Caramel?

Oh yes, I did.

Best Creme Caramel recipe coming up.

Caramel:  3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water.  Place ingredients in a bowl and stir until almost dissolved. Then transfer to a flat bottomed pot. Careful not to splash any on the side. You might like to have a pastry brush and water near by to brush the sides of the pot in case any sugar crystal splashed on the sides of the pot.

Cover and bring to a boil, continue to boil for one minute. Remove cover.  and continue boiling until it starts to colour. You will want to watch this carefully. Once it starts to colour you can swirl the sugar mixture and continue boiling.  You want a nice golden colour, check the temperature, when the caramel reaches a temperature between 310 and 320 degrees F you are set.

Pour into custard cups enough to cover the bottom. You'll want to be careful working quickly. I like to have my custard cup in a the tray for the water bath it will sit in while baking.

Once I have the caramel out of the way and setting, I turn my attention to the custard.  But you can do the custard first if you like. You'll need 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar. Mix these together in a bowl. Take care not to mix too much as you do not want air bubbles in your custard.  Meanwhile, heat 2 1/3 cup of whole milk to a lukewarm temperature. Slowly add it into your egg mixture.

Now you're ready to pour your custard into the cups. Use a sieve, slowly filling to the top. Oh, I should have mentioned that you want to pre-heat your oven to 300 degrees F. You'll want to bake these slowly. Before you pop them in the oven fill up the tray so that the custard cups are covered 1/2 to 3/4 the way up with hot tap water. And take a butter knife and pop any bubbles that might appear on the surface. Cover with foil paper and bake for 45-55 minutes. You will know that they are done when a butter knife inserted in the centre of the custard comes out clean. You can now take them out of the oven and remove them onto a wire rack. I like to use a metal egg flipper spatula to get them out of the tray.

Now here's the hard part. Let them cool.  Wrap the tops with saran wrap and put in the fridge for at least 24 hours. I know, it's torture, it will be worth the wait.

If only I had my sewing machine to take my mind off the Creme Caramels chilling in the refrigerator. Hmmm, where are those movie listings?

Happy Sewing (and Creme Carmel making)!

In sewing news today...

I don't know what the heck I was thinking!

Vogue 8752 and Roller Foot

Today I decided to tackle the unfinished projects of 2011. The first out of storage was Vogue 8752, Marcy Tilton Design Misses' Jacket.

The fabric I chose for this project was an animal print corduroy. I even went out and picked out funky animal print buttons. I thought it would be fun to jump on this animal craze that has been going on.

I was wrong, I'm so over the animal print corduroy. Besides, it is way too much animal print for my five one frame. I don't know what the heck I was thinking.

I'm also not lovin' this Marcy Tilton pattern.  I wish I read some of those PatternReviews.com critiques for some helpful insights before I picked up the pattern.

But don't get me wrong, I'm not at all turned off by Marcy Tilton patterns. They are challenging and fun to piece together. This particular Marcy Tilton design just didn't work for me.

The jacket is described as loose fitting but should be described as very loose fitting.

There is an upside to this project. I picked up a roller foot for my Janome and I'm really happy that I did. It is perfect for sewing difficult-to-feed fabrics like corduroy. You wouldn't believe how smoothly you can sew corduroy with this foot. And I do have more corduroy in my fabric stash. Oh, and I bet it would be great to sew velvet too!

Next in Que:  

The next project on my sewing machine is Simplicity 3673.

It is a 1950's Retro re-issue pattern and it has been on my want-to-make list for some time.

I'm a little fearful that it might not work out and that has been keeping me from sewing this project earlier.

But since I'm starting the new year with getting my sewing disasters out of the way, what the heck.

Pencil skirts don't typically work on me, even though I love how they look. I should stick with skirts that have some flare. Knowing this I didn't cut out Version C, instead I cut Version A/B with the slimmer skirt. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and I plan on using another new sewing machine foot with this project. Can you guess what it is?

Happy sewing!

In sewing news today...

I'm thrilled that my Janome sewing machine is back home, safe and sound.  It is working great.  Lint was the suspect that threw the timing off course.


And right now the sewing machines has been put into storage. ~Sigh~  I only had enough time to fix the hem on the green plaid dress.  I still want to add one more button if I can sneak it out of storage.


Yup, it is that time of year.  The most stressful time of the year, Christmas.

Three and a half weeks to get the house in order to host a family dinner. Since I'm living out of cardboard boxes, the sewing machines will have to go into storage to make room for guests.  

It is all good, I really don't need the distraction when I should be focussing on writing cover letters and resumes.  Yes, job hunting and Christmas.  Lucky me.  

Anyway, so sew I won't be around much, but I'll be back when all the festivities are over.  

Withdrawal

It is now approaching day four without my sewing machine.

I'm starting to show withdrawal symptoms.  That hazy feeling of being lost, and a combination of sweats and chills when walking by the now empty spot on the table where my sewing machine once sat.

Not even a nice cup of coffee can snap me out of this. This kind of longing calls for gin.

I know my Janome deserves the spa treatment after all that frantic bow sewing. But I miss my Janome.

Sew, what have I been doing besides cover letter and resume writing. And missing my Janome.

I've been going through some of my patterns. Many of them are in sizes that are way too small for me now. I'm in disbelief that I was actually some of those sizes as I wonder why I have held on to those patterns all these years. What to do with them. I know that I should pass them along or sell them before I fall into class five hoarder status.

And then I came across this Vogue Paris Original pattern and thoughts of ridding the outgrown patterns vanish.  Vogue 1900 skirt and blouses. I start to think the short sleeve oversized blouse might work with the green floral print fabric I picked up months ago. Has it been months ago? I feels like months ago. My brain is in a hazy.

I snap out of it, do I really want to revisit the eighties? The age ruled by Thatcher, Reagan, and Mulroney... there is not enough gin in the world... Stepping away from the floral print and the blouse pattern that calls for shoulder pads. And I was thinking about a shoulder pad blouse on a five-foot-one frame, I need to step away from the gin too.

A huge thank you to...

I would like to say a huge thank you to Eugenia for this fabulous post.

 

You see this is the first time I have sewn an invisible zipper that turned out this nice! Even since buying the proper invisible zipper foot for my Janome machine and reading the article in the September issue of Threads.

What made the difference you ask.  Well, a little stitch called a lockstitch. Thank you Eugenia for explaining what that is. Who knew my machine had one? Obviously, not me.

It is one of the two buttons under the word "AUTO" and it is the button on the left. And just like Eugenia said it stitches a couple of stitches in place. And it worked like a charm when applying the invisible zipper.

One day I really should sit down and read my owner's manual. But with so much sewing to do and fabulous sewing blogs to read, who has the time?

Mama R wearing one of her Vogue dresses

The dress that I'm working on and hosts this beautiful invisible zipper (thanks again Eugenia) is another dress for Mama R. Another version of the tweaked Vogue 7836 pattern.

I just have to press and hem. And then it is on to the jacket, Style 2593, in matching fabric. I can't wait to see how the jacket turns out. It's on the sewing table to tackle tomorrow.

Mama R says the dress is the last one that she'll ask me to sew. Do you believe her? Either do I.

Besides, I hope it is not the last one. It has been fun sewing something that she likes and she actually wears.

I don't usually post advertisements but...

I don't usually post advertisements, actually this is the first one, but if you live in the Winnipeg area, I just received a sale email notification I want to share.

I'm not a quilter, I know shocking for a prairie gal. But I do love this store.

They carry Janome sewing machines (my fav) and Rob and Kelly Truthwaite have to be the sweetest shop owners I have come across. They sold me my second serger (Baby Lock) , repaired my first (Janome), and tuned up my sewing machine (also a Janome). Their friendliness and courteous service have made me a loyal customer.

If you are ever in the area I would highly recommend stopping by their shop, especially now if you're looking for a new machine!

And yes, I would highly recommend a Janome sewing machine. Luv, luv, luv sewing on my Janome!  

Issue No.  38 1-204-942-0035          August   2011 Buy one, get one FREE SALE! Dear (Contact First Name), Yes, you did read it right - buy one, get one free on most everything in the store (see below for details).  It has been so darn hot this summer (outside / cool inside the shop) which has kept all of our good customers at the beach, the cottage, camping, travelling, etc., and we need to give you a real darn good reason to come see us!  Well, here it is, something we've never done - virtually giving it away! 4 Days only - Wednesday July 13th - Saturday July16th inclusive.  Extra staff on duty, first come first serve!  May never be repeated again!  See below for details!    Thank you all for your continued support!       Sincerely, Rob & Kelly Truthwaite Quilt as Desired Here's the deal! When the store is quiet we get lonely so we want to encourage you to come and visit us.  That's what we are attempting to do with our  "Buy one Get one    free Sale!"  All in stock books (Buy any book, pick another one - equal or lessor value for free!) All in stock Sewing and Quilting Notions/Products --- rulers, templates, thread, rotary cutters, luggage, patterns, needles, Stabilizers, Machine accessories, kits, fat quarters, jelly rolls, etc., (2nd item of the same kind and equal or lesser value) All in stock fabric --- Buy one metre, get another metre free! (full metre cuts only)    Embroidery Design CD's - 50 different design packages to choose from.  2nd one equal or lessor value - free. (Sorry - No phone orders can be accepted these four days / all email orders will be processed at days end - Thank you)     Floor Model Machine Sale We have a number of floor models that we have had on display for a year or so and it's time they found a new home.  We are now drastically discounting these models (with full warranty) for quick sale.  We have: Baby Lock Quest Sewing Machine - MSRP is $2399.00 - Our Floor Model Clearance is 50% off or  $1199.00.  Machine is front loading, 165 built in stitches, Alphabet,  - 10 inch throat space, extension table,  start-stop button, and many other features. For more information on this model, please click below: Baby Lock Quest Plus In the Husqvarna Viking Brand Line: Model Topaz 20 - 1 only - Sewing and Embroidery machine - MSRP is $3199.00 / Clearance price is $1599.00 / 50% off! To see all the features of this machine, please click here: Husqvarna Topaz 20 We also have the Husqvarna Model Topaz 30 on Clerance as well.  This model has an MSRP of $3999.00 - 1 only at $1999.00 - 50% off.  Click here to review all the features of this model: Husqvarna Topaz 30 The current top of the line Janome machine is the Model MC 11000 Special Edition.  This machine currently has an MSRP of $7999.00 - We have one machine (floor model) only for 50% off at $3999.00 To see all the features of this machine, please click this link: Janome Model 11000 Special Edition  Thank you for supporting our store.   Kelly & Rob Truthwaite Quilt as Desired 661 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3H9 1-204-942-0035 Dear Graca, Here's the Deal In Stock Machines 40% off Free Table Janome 7700! Upcoming Quilt Shows New Machine Owners Classes      All In Stock Machines - 40% Off MSRP! From now until the end of next week (August 13th) - all in stock machines (floor models too) with the exception of specific ones listed in this email, will all be 40% off MSRP. An example is the Janome Model 760 (Jem Platinum pictured above) - the MSRP on this model is $999.00 / we are putting the 60 stitch computerized 10 pound Jem on extra special sale of $599.00.  Add a quilting kit and extension table for $80.00 more.                     Janome Horizon 7700      Janome Canada has just annouced a new special on the Horizon 7700.  A free table with every purchase uuntil the end of the month! Yes, this table the has a regular retail price of $499.00 comes with the machine until the end of August! Special Deal for current Horizon Customers - I have 5 extra tables and have them on special at 50% off regular retail (below cost). That's $249.50 each (below cost).  This sale starts Wednesday August 10th!             Upcoming Quilt Shows Pine Ridge Quilters are having their annual event on September 16th from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and on Saturday September 17th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It will be held at the Church at Pine Ridge (Garven Road & Hwy 207). They will be featuring the work of the Pine Ridge Quilters along with a Silent Auction, Quilt Raffle, Shop Vendors, and fresh home made food! Free parking - $3 admission. Call Peggy at 254-0004 for more information. ************************* Also Assiniboine Cricle Quilt Show on Sunday September 25th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Raffle and Silent Auction  This is all being held at the St. Francois Xavier Community Centre, 3 km west on Highway 26. Free Parking / Admission $2 Wheelchair Accessible / Children under 12 free. New Owners Machine Mastery Classes Anone who has purchased a brand new machine from our store in the last 12 months are welcome to attend our Free Classes on how to use your machine.  At the time of purchase, you would have been told how many lessons you would be receiving.  All lessons take place on Saturdays - call the store for times. Sewing Machine Level 1 - September 17th, October 1st and 29th, November 19th and December 10th. Sewing Machine Level 2 - September 24th, October 15th, November 5th & 26th, December 17th. Sewing Machine Level 3(Quilting) - October 1st & 22nd, November 12th and 26th, January 7th. Sewing Machine Level 4(Computer) - October 15th, November 19th, January 7th. Serger Level 1 - September 17th, October 22nd, November 5th and December 10th. Serger Level 2 - September 24th, October 29th, November 12th, December 17th. Embroidery Machines Level 1 - September 17th, October 15th, November 5th  Embroidery Machines Level 2 - September 24th, October 22nd, November 12th, December 10th. Embroidery Machines Level 3 - October 1st, October 29th, November 19th, December 17th