Jeanette's Gazette FROM

JEANETTE’S FABRIC BOUTIQUE www.jeanettesfabric.com

105 S. Elkhart St., PO Box 511, Wakarusa, IN 46573

Phone: 574-862-4207 email: jeanettes1@frontier.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2

Volume 15, Issue 3 October 2010

Continuing a Year Long Celebration

of 30 Years

Serving You! Saturday October 30

30% off All Purse Accessories & Patterns (Grommets, Handles, Snaps, Bottoms, etc.)

30% off All Flannels

30 % off all Christmas Fabric

Be sure to check in with us on Nov. 30 and Dec. 30 for more sales!

The Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP unites years of Janome innovation in the most advanced and

comprehensive sewing and quilting machine ever. 11" x 4.7" of work space makes it the largest machine in its class, and features like AcuFeed and the Superior Plus Feed System ensure accurate operation. Innovative needle plate markings give extra precision guidance and the Automatic Plate Converter allows push-button conversion to a Straight Stitch Needle Plate for quilt piecing and free motion work. The Horizon offers a range of advanced features to open up new possibilities for your creativity.

JANOME

Horizon

MC7700QCP

$2999 JANOME

MC6600P MSRP $1999

Demo Price $1699

We also have one

Gently USED

Model for

$1399.00

NEW!!

Limited time

offer!

Wheeled Trolley

Bag and Thread

Assortment

included with

Horizon

Fall is here, the trees are beautiful and harvest is nearly over—very early, but Jeanette still hasn’t gotten a newsletter out. I have promised myself and others to do this since early August and have sat down and started an editorial several times only to have life happen and me not get it done. Just a brief description of happenings since early August. My dad was no longer able to care for my wheelchair bound mother, so mom was admitted to the hospital and then nursing home. One and a half weeks later my dad was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with cancer, one week after that he was told it was highly treatable with Chemo and started Chemo. Three days later, August 30th, he passed away. I was in St. Louis at Baby Lock Tech and made a quick trip home. The funeral was on September 3rd. About a week later, we moved mom from the Maples in Goshen to Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She hadn’t been eating much at all since the first of September. (I believe she was grieving and couldn’t express it with words.) On September 18th momma went Home to be with Jesus and daddy. Her funeral was September 27th. While this has been a sad time of saying goodbye to two of the most important people in my life, it has also been a time of wonderful reminiscing with my three brothers, three sisters, and their families. We have been so blessed to have a Godly mom and dad who taught us to put God first in our lives. They gave us a wonderful work ethic by example and loved us unconditionally. Well, I only spent 1 1/2 days at Baby Lock Tech. Debbie went with me. I did get to see the new 10 needle Enterprise and it is now in the store. If you would like to start your own embroidery business, this machine is for you! We also have the new Baby Lock Symphony. It came in in July and is a spectacular machine featuring advanced pivoting, automatic fabric sensor system, and electronic foot lifter like the Espire. Added to this ultimate sewing/quilting machine are 114 new stitches (460 stitches in all) including the perfect appliqué stitch which is fully adjustable. This machine comes with the circular sewing attachment and much more. Come in and test sew it. This year Janome is celebrating 150 years of manufacturing sewing machines. They are the worlds largest manufacturer of machines. As many of you know, Janome introduced the Horizon MC 7700QCP in April. It has a phenomenal 11” bed space and built in accufeed walking system with many customized stitch features. We have many happy new owners. This might be the perfect machine for you. Janome has also introduced three new lightweight models that are full sized. The 1860—is the 150th year celebration model and has 30 stitches, the 2160 has 60 stitches, the 3160 also has 60 stitches with the added ultimate thread cutter, patented needle plate with angle lines, and hard cover. These machines are great to carry to classes as well as be your every day workhorse. We are continuing our 30th year celebration with specials on the 30th of each month. If you are on the email list you have gotten notice of these each month. If not you may want to sign up for email by going to our website www.jeanettesfabric.com and entering your email address where indicated. If that isn’t a possibility for you, just drop in on the 30th of each month. You won’t be disappointed! Watch for 30th Anniversary “Blowout Sale” in January! Check out our great classes elsewhere in the newsletter. Hope to see you soon!

Jeanette

JEANETTITORIAL

THE ELLISIMO TAKES YOU FROM INSPIRATION TO REALITY!

Baby Lock’s state of the art sewing/embroidery machine will inspire you to create. Whether your creation is a quilt, a gift for a grandchild, or any one of a number of possible projects, the benefits of the Ellissimo turn you into an artist. We can make you an Ellisimo owner at an attractive Celebration Sale price, and we would love to demonstrate the many enticing features of this machine for you. NEW!! Upgrade available! Take your inspiration further with additional features that make sewing and embroidery

projects on the Ellisimo even easier.

• Precise Touch™ Positioning for tricky design placement

• Enhanced design enlargement (up to 200%) and reduction capabilities (down to 60%)

• Bobbin Work capabilities for texture and detail with sewing or embroidery

• Magnify your embroidery design previews and needle postion image up to 200%

• Enhanced sewing previewing for more clarity with the updated Realistic Preview

• Additional cursive font for an elegant addition to your font library

• And more convenient features like page changing, center position scanning, saving screen shots and more!

Add the Gold Standard 3-Year Comprehensive Customer Care Package to selected Baby Lock sewing machines and sergers for as low as $100 (a suggested retail value of up to $999.99). Ask us for details on how the Gold Standard benefits you—only from Baby Lock!

Nothing can hold back an Enterprising spirit with the right tool! 10 Needles, Colored Thread Positioning, TruView™ HD LCD Screen, Positioning Made Perfect With The NeedleCam™, On-Screen Editing, 14" x 14" Embroidery Hoop, Linking Capabilities. Stop in and see the brand new Enterprise today!

ExtraordinAir takes your thread through all the loopers at once, instantly, with a gust of air. Plus, expand your creative options with the exclusive Wave stitch. With so many innovations, the Enlighten will teach you just how easy serging really can be!

MSRP $ 2899.99

PRICED AT $ 2199.00 w/ Fall Promo Bundle including Feet pkg., Wheeled Trolley, & Inspiration

Guide, a $479 added value!

Upgrade Your Current Palette 5, 6, 7 or 8 Software to Palette 9 Create and edit embroidery designs with ease using the advanced technology of Baby Lock Palette 9 Creative Embroidery software. Choose from a variety of layout features and fonts to create truly customized embroidery. Digitizing Create designs manually or with drawing tools using the Four-stage Design Center. Lettering Edit True Type fonts or create your own with the Font Creator, perfect for personal gifts or business-minded embroidery. Includes 100 built-in fonts for every type of project, including 2 monogram fonts and 5 small fonts. Wizards Rely on Four Wizards for photo stitch, cross stitch, appliqué and embroidery designs. Name Drop The Name Drop feature lets you easily swap names and numbers in and out of designs such as team or business logos - Use up to 500 names. Production Features Control and monitor multiple machines at once by linking up to 4 machines to Palette 9. Perfect for businesses; com-patible with Enterprise (BNT10) and upgraded Embroidery Professional Plus (BMP9) machines.

THE BABY LOCK QUILTER’S CHOICE LETS YOU COMPLETE YOUR PROJECTS WITH

EASE AND EFFICEINCY! The Quilter’s Choice features the 7-point

feed system, easy stitch selection, side feed, & many more enticing features.

MSRP $ 1599.99 ONLY 1 left @ $1099.00!!

OWNERS’ CLASSES General Information: You receive free machine owners and software classes if you purchased your machine or program from us; others pay $30.00 per class session. For machine owners’ classes, bring your machine, its accessories, bright-colored thread (embroidery thread for your embroidery machine and 4-8 different colors for your serger), scissors, and your instruction book. You will need to purchase an owner’s workbook at your class. For software classes, if you bring your laptop with your program loaded and an external mouse, you can work along with us. Classroom size is limited, so call to reserve your space soon. Embroidery Machine Owners’ Class : Nov. 2, 3, and 4 from 9:30-3:00 or from 6:00-9:00. Learn about the embroidery features of your machine. In the first class we will discuss stabilizing, hooping methods, embroidery threads, and needles. This first class is a prerequisite to the two that follow. Baby Lock & Janome Serger Owners: Wed. Nov. 10 from 9:30—3:00 or 6:00—9:00p.m. In this basic class, you will sew samples of various techniques to use for future reference as you explore the capabilities of your serger. Evolution & Cover Stitch Owners: Wed. Nov. 17 from 9:30-3:00 or 6:00-9:00 This class addresses the chain stitch and cover stitch features of your machine and extra attachments Sewing Machine Owners’ Class: Nov. 29, 30, and Dec.1 from 9:30-3:00 or from 6:00-9:00. The first class session in each series is for all new sewing machine owners. We will cover proper care of your machine; needles, thread, and presser foot know-how; and using basic stitches. Following sessions will go into greater detail on computer machines. The more features your machine has, the more classes you will have.

If you would like a class on Digitizer, Customizer, Palette, or Designer’s Gallery, please let us know and we’ll schedule one for you.

CREATIVE CLASSES

Get Organized….Have Fun...Make Quilts, Purses, or even Rugs! (Formerly Scrap Therapy) Meeting the fourth Monday of the month, Oct. 25.and Nov. 22. 9:30a.m.—2:00p.m. or 6:00—9:00p.m. Cost is $10 plus pattern. This is how it works: You will bring your own scraps, 1/4 yard or smaller, to cut into squares and strips. You’ll need your scraps, sharp rotary cutter, ruler, and mat. You will take your rediscovered fabrics and

start piecing using specially selected patterns. You will be excited to see new creations from your buried treasures! NOTE: You will also need to bring your sewing machine to most sessions. In November we will make a Rug using 5” squares and no sew-ing! Great gift idea! Debbie’s Purse Class: These classes are offered on a Monday and a Saturday. Saturdays: Oct. 16 and Nov. 6 9:00-2:00 or Mondays: Oct. 18, and Nov. 15 9:30-2:30. Who needs Vera when you’ve got Debbie? Nobody knows purses like she does. Join the fun as a new class begins! Come every month, or pick and choose. This is a Hands-on Class, so you’ll need your machine. Sign up early, some prep is needed before each class. October’s purse is the “Pinafore Bag”, November’s Purse is the “Margo Bag”, watch for more in 2011! Each Class Cost: $15 plus supplies. Aunt Philly’s Toothbrush Rug: Sat. Oct. 23 from 9:30-3:00 OR Thurs. Oct. 28 9:30-2:30 or 5:30-9:30p.m.. We will be teaching the techniques for the oval rug. These rugs are pretty, washable, and durable. You will need to sign up soon! Some advance preparation is required. Cost: $15.00 plus supplies. Rapid Fire Hunter’s Star Tues. Nov. 9 9:30-3:30 & Tues. Nov. 16 9:30-noon OR Sat. Nov. 20 9:00-3:00 & Sat. Dec.4 9:00– noon. Join Janet as you try a totally new way to construct a star quilt. You will cut and sew strips then use the template to cut the sewn strips. Get perfect points on your star every time! This is a three session class that we have condensed to one all day and one half day session. Class fee $30 plus $24.50 for template & pattern plus fabric & supplies.

Kaleidoscope Tree Skirt Class Sat. October 30 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. OR Thurs. Nov. 11 9:30a.m.–2:30p.m. or 5:30-9:30p.m. This beautiful tree skirt has been a favorite since we introduced it many years ago! It is totally done on the serger. If you don’t own a serger, be sure to reserve one of ours for class. This class is one 4-hour session and requires some advance preparation. Cost is $15.00 plus supplies.

Scrapper’s

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Blouse Fitting Class Sat. Nov. 13 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m (with a lunch break) As a certified Silhouette Pattern Instructor, Pam Stockwell will help you adjust your pattern to fit your figure. You will make your fitting shell prior to class and then you will be fitted in class. After the fittings are complete, you will make changes to the tissue pattern and learn some great tips for fabulous results. This classic blouse pattern offers beautiful fit and easy methods of con-struction to assure you great results each time you make up this pattern. Possibilities of fabric choices are endless.

Class fee $65 plus pattern & supplies

The X Block Quilt Tues. Jan. 18, 25, & Feb. 1 9:30—12:30 or 6:00– 9:00 Janet will show you the unlimited design possibilities with the X Block tool and patterns! The pattern uses strips and becomes a quilt made of fast and easy triangles. Class Cost: $30.00 plus pattern, tool, and supplies

CLUBS

NOTE: To join any of our clubs, just come in and sign up, or call to register (574-862-4207). It is important that you sign up each month, so that we can properly prepare for the club. UFO Club: Nov. 1, Dec. 6 and Jan. 3. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. This club is for you if you have UnFinished Objects (projects) stashed away in your sewing room. We enjoy each other’s company while we sew for the day, working to finish those projects. The club normally meets on the first Monday of the month. Club fee is $3.00 per session or $24.00 per year. (Please check space availability) Sewing Lovers' and Embroidery Club: Nov. 8, Dec. 13, and Jan. 10 at 9:30, 1:30, OR 6:15. The club is free if you own one of our embroidery machines and free for one year if you purchase a new sewing machine from us. Otherwise cost is $6 per session unless you purchase a kit . Each month we share sewing and embroidery tips and enjoy show-and-tell. We are continuing our Civil War Tribute Quilt, Hoopsisters TNT Embroidery quilt and the Stitcher’s Garden Quilt. 50 Yard Club Be sure you’re in our computer! Every yard of fabric adds up! Once you’ve purchased 50 yards of fabric ($5.99 and up), you will receive a gift certificate for $25 to be used on your next visit on anything regular priced in the store. Birthday Club Come in and shop any time during your birthday month, show us proof of age, and receive a discount equal to half your age, on your total purchase for the day! (Excluding machines)

Class Policies

All class supplies must be purchased at Jeanette’s Fabric Boutique (You will receive a 10% discount).

You must sign up and pay at least 2 weeks in advance. To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance.

Minimum enrollment for a class to be run is 3 people, so we will cancel one week ahead if enrollment does not warrant offering the class.

You need to bring your own machine for hands-on classes or make arrangements in advance to rent one. Scissors and basic sewing supplies are necessary for all hands-on classes.

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Just to recount some history for you, Janome America was founded in 1860 in Orange, MA, with the production of the New England Single Thread Hand Sewing Machine . Over the next 20 years, the New Eng-land machine and the Home Shuttle were their two most significant products. In 1882, the company reformed under the name New Home (a combination of the labels New England and Home Shuttle), and it continued to operate under that name for the better part of a century. In 1960, the New Home brand was purchased by the Janome Sewing Machine Company of Tokyo, Japan. This auspicious merger has brought us to the current day, as the Janome Sewing Machine Com-pany - the world's largest manufacturer of home sewing machines. We just learned Oct. 14th, that three Janome machines have been awarded with a 2010 Good Design Award. The Horizon MC7700QCP, 3160QDC, and 2160DC have all received this prestigious honor. The Good Design Awards are a comprehensive program for evaluation and encouragement of design organized by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO). The parent program was established in 1957 with the objective of publicizing “Good design to raise the standard of living and spur industrial development and export trade by enhancing product quality”. This award is a huge honor for Janome and these machines!

Million Pillowcase Challenge Update: Just a reminder, we are still collecting pillowcases through the end of the year! To date we have had 404 turned in and have distributed 328.