Hi to All,
Where did 2009 go? Thought I might go all out and try to get a newsletter out before Christmas but I failed so the newsletter
is my New Years Resolution! I'm really just looking for an excuse to sit for five minutes and have a rest. I've been up ladders,
moving fabric, changing displays for a month now in an effort to get the shop looking fantastic. Our renovations are finished - we
have great carpet, new displays and (I'm very excited about it) a new, clean 'pink toilet'! I couldn't be happier with the results and
owe a very special thanks to June and Ron, Connie, Donna and Peter for all of their help! You will have to come in and check it
all out.
The renovations have resulted in a clean out of fabric, patterns, kits and lots of bits and pieces so there will be a huge sale!!!!!!!!!!
Club members preview week will be 12-18th January and the sale will open to all others on 19th to 26th January so if you have
plans to make quilts next year, get organised with your fabric requirement sheets and get in quick for some great bargains.
We've recently returned from another highly successful retreat. I don't think I've laughed so much in (at least 2) years! Special
thanks to all who helped me to make it happen. In particular Melissa, Mavis, Kerri and Rhonda and, of course, special thanks to
all of my wonderful customers who attended. The two rooms were a hive of activity with French braiding, mystery projects and
embroidery being churned out in sweat shop style! I've had so many of you email and call to say what a great time you've had -
that makes it all worthwhile! I'd tell you all more about the antics at the 'P' party on Saturday night but the rule is - what happens
at retreat, stays at retreat! Suffice to say that the cook survived the night, nobody was arrested and I can now talk again after
having lost my voice.
Trying to think up a theme for next year. Yes, that's right the date has been confirmed. 2010 retreat will be Thursday, 2nd
September until Sunday 5th September, 2010. I am in the process of working out costings and workshops but will have a
flyer out within the week. I've already got names down before the list is out so I'm sure spaces will be limited - book quickly
if you don't want to miss out! Next year we have expanded to 3 conference rooms!
One of the special things about my job are the wonderful friendships formed over many years. As well as meeting up with
some really old 'pros' (as in the amount of years we've been getting together at retreats), it was really, really wonderful to see
the groups of ladies who have become great friends together as a result of stepping through my doors! Makes me feel very
warm and fuzzy!
Christmas has come and gone and I hope you all enjoyed the pressies that your loved ones came in to purchase for you or
enjoy your gift vouchers as you come in to spend them. Our giftlines this year have proved very popular and we will continue
to keep a great range of giftware under $20.00. We still have some Christmas items left and these are 25% off (35% for Club
members). Christmas fabrics are 20% off (30%) for club members.
I will be spending the next couple of months preparing for classes for this year so if you have a wish to do something in particular,
please let me know asap. Note the changes to club classes in the newsletter as well as the new scrapbooking/card making social
group. I am negotiating at the moment with a tutor for a landscape design workshop as well as working on special projects for our
machine embroiderers. We also have a wonderful new Gift of the Month Club for next year - samples will be in the shop within the
next two weeks! All fresh, new and exciting! Look forward to seeing you in the shop soon.
Happy Stitching!
Leanne and staff.
CHANGE OF OPENING HOURS
From 1/1/2010, the shop will be open as follows:-
Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Sunday - 10.00am - 3.00pm
WHAT'S NEW!!!!!
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We now have in stock the full range of skillbuilder products to help enable you to do your own quilting -
Skillbuilder 1, 2,3 and 4 Panels and Books.
Come in and check them out!
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Super Machine News & Specials
This is the best catalogue time of year. All brands currently have some great specials! I've listed a few of them below!
Husqvarna Designer SE - Limited Edition
Sadly this machine is going out of the Husqvarna Viking range in line with the change of shape of the new machines. Since purchasing
the sewing machine side of the business, I've thought it was one of the nicest machines on the market and have often been tempted to
get one myself. They have been released on a super special of only $5,999 with extra bonuses including embroidery designs. I now
proudly own one as do many of our customers. I have 1 left so if you would like a demonstration, please phone and make an appointment.
Brother 750D
This is the buy of the year! If you have ever thought of getting into embroidery now is the time to take the leap! An error was made in the
Christmas catalogue which has to be honoured! You get the fantastic Brother 750D (Embroidery only) machine for $1,099.00 instead of
$1,499.00 but the exciting part is that they are offering the PE Design Lite software (RRP $799.00) as an extra bonus. That means you
are getting a deal worth $2,298.00 for #1,099.00!!! Supplies of the machine are limited so be quick if you don't want to miss out. Offer ends
31st January or until our stock runs out.
Pfaff Expression 2.0
This great machine is the entry level model for quilters that offers the wide throat space as well as blanket stitch, one step buttonhole and
of course the IDT - wouldn't be without it! I have 1 left at only $1,699.00 (a saving of $300.00)
Janome DC2101
This machine is exceptional value at $599.00 (RRP$999.00) and includes a bonus extension quilting table, ¼" foot and walking foot! Very
limited stock available - be quick!
Club Membership
Our Club has become more of a shop family! As a thank you for the support of our regular customers, we have a shop club.
The club is $60.00 per year. Your membership is recorded on the counter computer. Each time you shop you receive a bonus
10% discount on all purchases (except machines and software which are offered at a special price). In addition,
club members meet once a month to do a hands on class. We try to vary the topic of the classes and make them interesting to all.
This often enables you to try your hand at something new without having to pay for a class.
From 2010, we have changed the club day from Sunday to the 1st Thursday (Loose Threads only) and 1st Friday of each month for
daytime classes. We will also run the club class on the second Monday of each month 6.30pm-9.00pm for working club members
who can't come through the day. From January 2010, BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL for club class to enable me to organise the
classes and staffing.
We have changed our system so that all club memberships expire at the end of September. Anyone joining or renewing prior to
September will pay a prorata rate (based on $5.00/month or any part thereof)
Social Groups
Anyone can come along to Social Wednesdays. Morning session starts at 9.00-12.00 and the night time girls arrive at
7.00pm until whenever! Bring along the project of your choice or we can help you find one! We also have staff on hand to
help you if you 're not sure what to do. If you are new to town, newly retired or just want to take some time out to share your
craft time and have a cuppa with like-minded ladies, come on in to Social Wednesdays. Each session is only $4.00 and this
group is open to everyone. No bookings are necessary.
Loose Threads Thursdays
This is a fun day of sewing and friendship. It started out as a group of ladies who completed the beginners patchwork course and
refused to graduate! We often work on projects as a group or just come along and work on your ongoing project with like minded
ladies. Don't come if you are watching your weight as Polly keeps us in unashamedly weight gaining, home baking each Thursday!
Open to club members only. Spaces are limited, bookings essential. Cost $6.00 per session. 9.00am - 3.00pm
Machine Embroidery Social Group
We have an ever increasing group of ladies who have ventured into machine embroidery. We have allocated every 2nd and 4th Friday
to this group to enable you to come in and either work on a specific project or just come in to get help with a project of your own. Staff
are on hand to help! Set up is at 9.30am for 10.00 start - 3pm. Cost is $15.00
Scrapbooking Social Group
We specialise in the Do Crafts and Kaiser Club programmes. Come along and create some great pages, try your hand at off the page
or if you like, use your paper craft skills to create some beautiful cards! 2nd Monday of the Month - 9.30am - 2.30pm (morning and
afternoon tea included, BYO lunch) $10.00
Sit 'n Sew Sundays
Every third Sunday of the month is Sit & Sew Sunday! If we haven't catered for something that you want to learn in the class list,
you can come along on this day and staff will help you with the project of your choice. Only $10 for the day. You can even just
drag out some UFO's and come along for a nice social sewing day if you choose! Bookings are essential. 10.00am - 3pm
Notice to all customers!
Our aim is to provide a friendly helpful service to the best of our ability. We love you to come in and ask questions and get advice or
use our facilities to finish off your projects. We also have a lot of work to do in the background to ensure the shop is everything that
we want for you. Please help us manage our time and resources by ensuring you call ahead and make an appointment if you need
specialised or one-on-one assistance or would like to use the training room facilities. This way it helps us to manage our jobs as
well as provide the high level of service we want to give you.
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