Pressing News 

There always lots of “Pressing News” at Schiller’s so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and become inspired.

The New York Garment District Trip 

What a great time everyone had! We can’t wait till we go again. Speaking of which, come “discover” the NYC Garment District with us on October 11^th (Columbus Day). Mark your calendar. We have never seen so much fabric, buttons, zippers, baubles and bling. I could go on and on.

From the attendees that went on our last trip we often heard the same suggestion. Have a couple of projects in mind you want to make. Know how much fabric and notions you need to purchase or bring the pattern down with you. It will help from being overwhelmed

We will be putting the registration up for our next trip very soon. We expect the cost to be the same as the last trip at $45/person.

• Laura Ashley Limited Edition Sewing Machine from Brother is here! This sewing machine is an absolute Dream with a capital D. This lady has 430 built in stitches and an extra 30 stitches on CD. The circular sewing guide is also included. There are so many functions and accessories and it would take up a whole page. Here is the best part….. from July 1^st thru the 19^th we are taking $300.00 off our already low price AND you get a Brother Project Runway LB-6800PRW embroidery/sewing machine for FREE! You can’t beat that with a stitch, I mean a stick.

• The Revolutionary Sales Event. See our website for additional discounts, freebies and 48 Month, 0% interest financing on selected Brother machines.

• This item isn’t only a sewing item but it is a great tool for your sewing room. The Hoover Cordless Platinum Stick Vacuum. This is definitely the best cordless vac in the vacuum industry. Both Melissa and I have this vac and we love it. We keep them tucked in the corner of our rooms and whip it out when we need a quick clean-up. They are normally priced at $189.95. We have been getting repackaged vacuums (maybe there’s a little scuff on them, it doesn’t affect their performance) for $119.95. It’s worth every penny.

• HolleyBerry Collections. If you are an embroiderer, you must have heard of “HolleyBerry” embroidery designs. If not, she is nationally renowned designer and is actually a Connecticut native (she resides in Guilford) Yes,,, a local. Her designs are gorgeous! She has been featured in Designs in Machine Embroidery and Husqvarna Viking SewFest magazines. She will be coming to visit with us and will be having a trunk show July 29^th at 5:30pm during Social. Her Christmas Lane CD is incredible. Her prices are great but you will get a deeper discount if you attend the show. See her collections on www.holleyberry.com

• One Step Quilting & Appliqué Stipple. We now have the Seashells in. Stipple! Quilt Blocks are professionally digitized quilt designs that coordinate perfectly with bold raw edge appliqué shapes. No matter what your skill level, you will create flawless quilt block with your embroidery machine.

• The iBroidery website is up and running. These designs are exclusive to Brother embroidery machine owners. Now you can purchase and download embroidery designs anytime, including Disney, Warner Bros, and Nickelodeon. There is a link right to iBroidery on Schiller’s site. We will have a dedicated terminal at the store if you want to purchase them here.

• Brooklyn Fair We can’t believe it’s that time again. Brooklyn Fair dates are August 26-29^th. The challenge this year is Red, White & Blue. Anything goes! Please see the write-up on the website.

• Piece in the Hoop This book is by Larisa Bland and Nancy Zieman. This book comes with a DVD with 20 quilt projects and 40 machine embroidery designs. These projects take paper piecing to a whole new level... they are all done in the embroidery hoop! What a great way to use up all those scraps. The book is filled with step by step, color photos. Melissa and I already have projects in mind for you. This item sells for $29.95.
  

• A Day at the Spa. Sorry, we aren’t giving facials. What we are going to do is make a towel wrap, hair wrap and embroidered slippers. Yes, we are going to embroider on the slippers! These projects are so easy to do. Make a set for you and one for your friends. We will be making all three items in one day. The date for the Day at the Spa is July 7^th. Register for this class on Schiller’s web site.
• In the Hoop Snap Cases. We have another fun in-the-hoop project for you. These cases get their name because the tops “snap” closed. The secret to them is the use of two pieces of ordinary metal carpenter’s tape. The tape is inserted into the casing along the top, the case then snaps open and snaps closed. Voila!! They are fully lined and padded with NO raw edges. Even inside! Class day is July 19^th. Register for this class on Schiller’s web site.

• Serger Feet Lecture Demo. You have all these feet and say “OK, what do I do with THESE? Or you might like to see how much quicker and easier it is to ruffle edges or to apply cording with serger feet. Come to this class and learn how to use these feet and make any of your serging projects easier. Register for this class on Schiller’s web site.
• Embroidered Screen Beach Bag. OK, this bag is too cool. It is made out of screening that you would use for your sliding doors!!! Imagine that. We will be embroidering right on the screen. It looks great with aquatic designs but any design will do. Coordinate your fabric with the embroidery design. It is so stylish and unique your friends will want one too! Register for this class on Schiller’s web site.
• Heirloom pillow. Have you ever wanted try heirloom sewing? Come to this class and Donna will teach you how. This class is easy for the beginner and fun enough for the seasoned sewer. See the website for the class schedule.
• Bobbinwork Sunflower Square.Bobbin work is a fun technique which adds dimension and texture to any project. Let Donna show you how to add numerous techniques to the beautiful wallhanging. See the website for the class schedule.

• Digitizing Class Don’t forget the first Thursday of every month is our digitizing class. Come and be inspired by Melissa’s expertise in digitizing. Also the last Thursday of every month is Social Night. Here is where we have show and share. We have some talented customers and love to see what you are making. Refreshments are served. Yum! Both of these night start at 6pm and end at 8pm.

• Piece in the Hoop Pressing Pad. This is a project we picked from the “Piece in the Hoop” book. This little pad has multiple uses. It works as a hot pad for your kitchen or as a pressing pad for your sewing area. All done in the hoop! We haven’t set an exact date for this class so watch the calendar (we will make sure to mention it in other Pressing News).
  

Now that the sticky summer months are here, keep your water soluble stabilizer in a zip lock bag to keep it from absorbing moisture.

Noreen & Melissa (and Rick)