It was short, and it was at times brutal, but it's winding down. Labour Day signals the mental end of summer, if not the official one, so it's time to switch gears! Cooler weather, longer evenings, and a return to routine make it easier to spend more time in the sewing room (yay!).
For inspiration, new fabric is arriving regularly. Christmas is in full swing, but there are lots of other options, too, for those who can't quite face the holidays yet. And take a look at the fall class schedule -- back-to-school is not only for the kids! We have a packed programme to suit all interests and skill levels, so we're sure you'll be happy to be back in the classroom.
We hope you had a safe and happy summer. Looking forward to a fabulous fall!
Leslie, Val, Tamara, Amy, Valerie, Carrie, Anne, Elke and Sophie
CELEBRATE SEWING!1. Cook up some special sewing projects;
2. Decorate your machine with some sparkling new bling;
3. Give yourself the gift of easier sewing.
During the entire month, until September 30, 2019, we'll help you with that because all Pfaff and Inspira accessories and notions are 20% off!
So if you've been thinking of feet, stabilizers, hoops, extension tables -- now's the time to treat yourself. Happy National Sewing Month!
PS There are other ways to celebrate, too. Machines, of course, will be specially priced AND we'll be giving away FREE VANTAGE SUPPORT* with the purchase of software. Now that's a celebration!
* One free year with the purchase of Premier +2 Extra and two free years with the purchase of Premier +2 Ultra
A WHEELY GOOD DEAL -- WE'RE DOWN TO ONE!
Quilters on the move appreciate a good, solid trolley to transport their machines, which is why Tutto trolleys are so popular.
For the past couple of weeks, we've had the large Tutto trolley specially priced at $229 (reg. $299), and the response has been great. So great, in fact, that they're almost all gone!
We have one left, in red.
So if you have a zeal for wheels, come in now! Large enough to hold a Pfaff expression machine, with room to spare for fabric and notions, this trolley will fit the bill, as well as all your stuff!
Sometimes we think a sewing machine is like a millipede -- it has SO MANY FEET! And they all have certain attributes that can make your life much more pleasant.
In our continuing series, this month's featured feet are the various Free Motion Feet. Discover how to use them by clicking here, then try them out. Free motion won't be scary anymore!
PS For complete instructions on using all of the Pfaff feet, we recommend The Pfaff Foot Book by Country Stitches. We have it here at Quilty Pleasures.
WHAT IS MYSEWNET?
By visiting the mySewnet™Portal, you can access your own profile information, user account settings, machine information, subscription options and online cloud file management. It is easily accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection, including mac computers. Sign up for SewNotice, an app that lets you monitor your embroidery stitch-out progress via notifications on your smart phone. Get notifications when you're out of thread, ready to change colors, and when your design is done. Or take a look at ImageStitch, an app that allows you to take a photo and quickly create an embroidery design with it. Save the design to your mySewnet™ Account to be synchronized to your machine.
Even if you don't have an embroidery machine, you'll love CreatorCue, an app that allows you to view step by step tutorials for various sewing techniques on your tablet or smart phone. It also includes instructions for projects and handy information about stabilizers, with more content being added all the time.
For instructions on registering for mySewnet, click here. To download CreatorCue, click here. Then have fun!
CRAFTY TABLES FOR CRAFTY PEOPLE!
JANOME AIRTHREAD 2000D!
Its one-push blast air threading system takes all the pain out of threading the loopers, and the built-in needle threader takes care of the rest. Easily converts to rolled hem, too. To see more of the features of this amazing machine, read this.
Then come in for a demo, see how slick the threading is, and take your new machine home!
It's our pleasure to let you know that the PFAFF® creative icon™ has won the prestigious "Red Dot: "Best of the Best" design award!
The "Best of the Best" award means that the creative icon™ was deemed to be one of the best designed products globally launched in 2017. Only 69 products, or 1% of all nominated entries, have received this award. This includes products from categories as wide as lamps and garden furniture, to ships, planes and trains.
The icon has won in the category "Household appliances and household accessories". This category includes vacuums, washers and other large house hold appliances.
Congratulations to Pfaff and its fabulous creative icon!
Have a Featherweight? You Need a Heavyweight!
It fits all 221 black machines perfectly, with no need for an insert, and arrives fully assembled ready to set your machine in at the perfect height.
Quantities are limited, just like the 221, so don't wait too long to order your machine's perfect companion.
PFAFF creative icon: Sewing vs Driving!
The new Pfaff creative icon ™ sewing and embroidery machine is a truly remarkable, state-of-the-art piece of engineering. And, of course, this kind of quality comes at a significant cost. When the price of the icon is mentioned, the most frequent comment we hear is “I could buy a car for that!”, which is true if you aren’t too fussy about the model.
However, there are many reasons why you should put your money into an icon instead of a vehicle. As a public service, we have listed some of them here:
- The icon has a much tinier carbon footprint than a car. It runs on thread, not gas.
- Sewing machines were green before it was cool. Still are.
- You can drink while driving the icon. Or text. Or watch Netflix.
- You can put your pedal to the metal and not get a speeding ticket.
- The icon does not require snow tires or antifreeze. And it will never get stuck in a snowbank.
- No one expects you to drive them anywhere, or pick up groceries, with the icon.
- You can convert your garage into a fabric vault or sewing studio, as nature intended.
- Can a car embroider?
- Rush hour will take on a whole new meaning, where the “rush” refers to exhilaration.
- You don’t have to parallel park the icon.
- No seatbelts, airbags, or child restraints required. The icon’s safety record is impeccable.
- You can’t make Christmas presents in a car. Only pollution.
- The icon will take you anywhere your imagination and creativity lead you.
You’re welcome. Have fun with your new Pfaff creative icon!!
FINANCING OPTIONS!
Interested? Just ask us for details. The process is simple and will put a machine in your sewing room right when you need it.
SUMMER CLASSES!
TAKE A PASSPORT TO CLASS!
Carting your machine back and forth to classes can be a pain -- literally. Lighten the load with Pfaff's fabulous little passport 3.0!
Weighing just over 6 kg, it's lightweight and compact, making it a perfect travel machine. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice features -- the passport has Pfaff's famous IDT dual-feed system, 100 stitches, full electronic functions, built-in thread snips, and it takes all of your standard Pfaff feet.
MACHINES IN THE CLASSROOM!
Often*, when you attend a class at Quilty Pleasures, you have the option of borrowing a classroom machine instead of bringing your own. This not only makes travelling to class easier for you, it also allows you to see what's new in the world of machines.
The Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers lots of light, lots of throat area, and the incomparable IDT dual-feed system. From the top of the hugely popular expression series, it has all the features you'll learn to love while being user-friendly and amazingly easy to operate. We have it set up in a Crafty Table, too, so you can be really comfy.
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for all the latest QP happenings.
Amy keeps those sites up-to-date, so take a look and be one of our Quilty Pleasures friends! (A new window will open when you click the above links.)
If you want our Facebook postings to pop up on your news feed, visit our FB page, click "Follow". (it's next to the "Like" button.
Hovering over the "Follow" button will show you a menu with the "Get Notifications" option. Selecting this means you will be alerted in your notifications window whenever we post something.
So easy to be so connected!
CUDDLE QUILTS!
We continue to collect cuddle quilts for the Montfort.
If you've never made one before, a word of explanation: These are small baby quilts that are placed in the neonatal incubators and bassinets, so the size is restricted to between 22" x 22" and 24" x 24". Their small size also makes them perfect for testing block patterns, busting your stash, and practicing free-motion quilting.
Keeping in mind the intended recipients are newborns, please aim for cute and cheerful, using only 100% cotton or flannel in the top and backing, and 100% cotton thread for the construction and quilting. Cuddle quilts are typically sent home with the babies who use them, so there is a constant demand for them.
Thanks very much. Your donations will be gratefully appreciated!
DID YOU KNOW?
We can special-order products for you!
It happens all the time: You're reading someone's blog and they recommend a pattern, book, notion, or other item that you'd really like to have. Only trouble is, either they don't sell it or you don't want to order it from them because of the exchange rate, shipping costs, Customs issues, whatever.
Let us deal with it! We can usually order these products from our suppliers, and all of the hassles are taken care of. No fuss, no muss, and your order comes right to the store and into your hands.
However, we recently have had several customers tell us of specific instances where our prices were equal to or better than our competitors', even after their 50% discount was applied. We appreciate knowing that people are paying attention and realizing that our prices are competitive, even though we're a small, local business.
To our watchdog customers: Thanks very much for doing the math!
CREATE A CLASS!
We try our best to offer classes that we think will appeal, but we are always open to suggestions.
If there is a class that you would like to take but we aren't offering, just let us know. And if you have a group of friends who would like to take a class together, we can arrange that, too.
Happy to help.
