Brrr! I don’t think I’m ready for winter, but I guess winter has its own ideas. Well, at least with this cold weather, I’m ready to stay home and do some sewing. Even more fun than that, though, will be to drop down into town, and help out with the Embellish Makers lecture/demo coming up as one of our first November events.
Special November Events
Embellish Modern Makers
If you weren’t able to attend our Embellish event back in September, be sure to register for this one!
Attend this event and learn:
- How to up-cycle and re-purpose, not only clothing, but old embroidery designs you have.
- Secrets to proper stabilization and thread choices.
- How to hem napkins, denim jeans, and more.
- Stress-free techniques for hooping and eliminating puckering.
- How to choose designs based on how they will affect your garments.
We’re bringing this event to our Colorado Springs store on Nov. 1 and to our Event Center on Nov. 2. Event is from 10 am until 5 pm. The cost is $49.95 and that includes lunch, snacks and gifts valued up to $299.99.
Click here to register for the Embellish Modern Makers event at our Colorado Springs store.
Click here to register for the Embellish Modern Makers event at the Event Center.
Tech Party 2.0
Just in case you couldn’t make it back in September, Rob is throwing one more What’s New/Tech Party on November 9, 2019 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Event Center.
Join us for some great door prizes, great food, and great information on the latest in machine technology, the newest software and notions, and be the first to hear about the new PFAFF air threader serger.
We’re offering extra special discounts and prices to all attendees, so now’s the time to find that perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones, or upgrade your current machine as a Christmas gift to yourself!
There is no charge to attend, but we’d really appreciate it if you’d register here so we know how many to plan for.
Kimberbell‘s Merry and Bright
Join us at the Event Center on November 15 & 16 from 10am to 5pm for an fun-filled 2 days making things Merry and Bright. We’ll have the machines for you to sew on, the kits for you to make, and, of course, lunch will be served.
Join us and make 6 event-exclusive projects:
- A quilted wreath pillow
- Gingerbread cinch sack
- Peppermint twist zippered pouch
- A free-standing poinsettia
- A Christmas tree mini-hanging
- A gift bag for those holiday bakers in your life
Event costs $149, and included lunch, and event supplies and designs. Click here to register.
Sew Fun
Join us for our monthly Sew Fun sessions in November for some last minute ideas for Christmas. As always, our presenter has some beautiful projects to inspire you to get ready for the holidays.
I’ll tell you more about some of the Sew Fun projects in a later blog, but, for now, mark you calendars and plan to attend.
Aurora: Tuesday: 11/19: 10a-12p or 2-4p or 6-8p
Littleton: Wednesday: 11/20: 10a-12p or 2-4p or 6-8p
Arvada: Thursday: 11/21: 10a-12p or 2-4p or 6-8p
Colorado Springs: Friday: 11/22: 1-3p or 5-7p
In-Store Classes
You just have to look at our November calendar to see how many wonderful classes are available at your favorite Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum store.
Here are just a few:
Kimberbell Friends Warm the Heart Mug Hug – Colorado Springs 11/08/19, 1p – 4p
Remember braiding friendship bracelets from embroidery floss in 6th grade? Well, how about a braided mug hug? Clever piecing in the hoop makes the fabric on this mug hug appear braided. And, just like those bracelets, you’ll want to make one for every friend.
Perfect for pairing with a hot cocoa or coffee cup, a kind sentiment finishes the mug hug.
With three sizes to choose from, wrap your favorite mug of hot cocoa or coffee. These mug hugs are beautiful as a candle wrap, too, and the patterns include a kind sentiment to embroider on the wrap!
For $30 you’ll get a fabric kit to make the mug hug and some great instruction. Sign up today for this great class and whip up a few Christmas gifts in no time!
Quilting, Beginners: Bargello – Aurora 11/09/19, 10:30a – 1p
Do you like quilts but don’t know where to start? The solution is to start with this beginners’ class! Learn how to create a bargello quilt, a technique that is easier than you think. You can even learn to design your own, or if you already have a pattern, bring it and we’ll help you with it.
The class costs $20. Click here to register.
The Birthstone Series, Citrine – Colorado Springs 11/09/19, 10:30a – 2:30p
Learn to make a gorgeous gemstone quilt block using MJ Kinman’s easy freezer paper piecing method. Just peel the freezer paper off after sewing. No picking paper out of the seams. Don’t let the looks of the block fool you. It’s much easier to make than you can image.
For this class, the pattern and kit are required. Each pattern contains a coded freezer paper template, a paper key and a 12 page booklet. You can get these at the Colorado Springs RMSV store.
New students should come at 10:30 to get started on the block. The cost for first time students is $50. Register here.
If you’ve already joined up for a previous class and understand the technique, come as a returning student from 12:30 to 2:30. Be ready to start sewing! The cost for returning students is $25.
Kimberbell Club – Arvada, 11/22/19, 11a – 1p
Thanksgiving calls for pie making, and Arvada has a recipe simple with this math equation.
Choose to applique either an apple or pumpkin for the sweetest gift or kitchen decor. Cost for the class is $30 and includes the towel, fabric and design. Bring your own embroidery machine. Sign up here.
Paper Piecing 101 – Littleton 11/21/19, 2p – 5p
Order the book, Learn Foundation Paper Piecing from our Littleton store and learn to paper piece in this class with confidence! Grow your foundation paper piecing skills in this comprehensive guide that takes you through this classic technique from start to finish.
The cost of the class is $20. Sign up here.
With a range of easy to challenging projects, this book and class will help you gain the confidence and skill to paper piece any project you want.
Open Sew
Want some advice? Some sewing fellowship? Dedicated time to work on your project? Then Open Sew might be just the ticket for you. Click here to see what Open Sew sessions are available at your store.
So much sewing! So little time!