2014 Lacey Lane 850-689-3655/850-682-6920 Crestview, FL 32536 OPEN MON. THRU SAT. 9 AM - 6 PM or Toll Free: 1-866-739-6274

SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2015

WHAT’S INSIDE???? A WORLD OF FUN, CREATIVITY & LEARNING!!!!!!

Quilting Classes Page “Green Tea” Table Quilt……………………………...3 “Triangle Frenzy” Runner…………………………….4 Card Trick Piece by Number Placemat……………..6 “Plain and Fancy” BOM Event……………………….6

Software & More Design Works Decoded (Oct & Dec)………………..4

Machine Classes Bernina and Janome Machine Clinic………………..5

Clubs/Groups Page BERNINA AND JANOME Club (Sep & Nov)…..……….….2 Embroidery Club (All Machines) (Oct & Dec)……………...2 Artista Software Support Group (Sep, Oct, Nov)…………..2

General Sewing Beatle Bag……………………………………………………...3 Bendy Bag……………………………………………………...4 Britta Hoopster Basket………………………………………..5

BERNINA Machine Mastery Endless Embroidery…………………………………………..5

Embroidery Classes Embroidery Therapy: Mesh Bag in the Hoop……………...4

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MARGIE’S ANNUAL END OF SUMMER SALE

FRIDAY, SEP. 4TH THRU TUESDAY, SEP. 8TH COME AND HARVEST ALL THE GREAT SPECIALS!!!!!

FABRIC, BOOKS, PATTERNS, MACHINE ACCESSORIES & MORE

GET THE MACHINE OF YOUR DREAMS WITH VERY SPECIAL

PRICES ON FLOOR MODELS!!!!

OPEN LABOR DAY!!!!!

Tool Time………………………………….…3 and 6

Free Program with Excellent Value—different every time! Oct. 3rd and special Christmas Tool Time on Dec. 5th!!!!

SPECIAL MARGIE’S EVENTS SATURDAY, SEP. 12, TAMMI & LISA’S SPECIAL JANOME EVENT, 2:00—4:00, PAGE 3

SATURDAY, SEP. 19, ROLLING OUT BERNINA’S NEWEST LONGARM MACHINES, 1:00—4:00, PAGE 5 FRI., OCT. 16, 9:00—1:00, OR 3:00—7:00, SAT., OCT. 17, 9:00—1:00, DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY,

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BERNINA AND JANOME CLUB SEP 2015 MACHINE COVER

One of the kindest things you can do for your wonderful sewing machine is to cover it when not in use. A/C and heat dry out machines and the dust collects in them when not covered. We will be making a very basic cover with an unusual binding technique and other embellishments. You will want to make one for each of your machines. Kit Fee: $20.00 + Supplies Inst: Susan Mixon Mon., Sep. 21, Wed., Sep. 23, OR Sat., Sep 26 9:30-12:30

EMBROIDERY CLUB Come One—Come All!! All Brands Welcomed! No club dues!!! Do not bring machines!!

SEP THRU DEC 2015

The holiday season is almost here again, and its time to be making all those wonderful presents for family and friends. This group is a wonderful forum to get project ideas and techniques. Do you need assistance with what stabilizers to use with what fabrics—Barbara is always ready to help you find a solution. Group Leader: Barbara Folsom Fri., Oct. 23 OR Sat., Oct 24, 9:30-11:30 Sat., Dec. 5, 9:30-11:30 (There will be no Friday Embroidery Club. After club on Saturday we will enjoy refresh-ments and then have a very special “Tool Time”.)

ARTISTA SOFTWARE SUPPORT GROUP

BERNINA has a fantastic Software Support Program that has been developed by BERNINA educators. Margie has subscribed to this educational program and is making it available to you. Each of the projects deal with different levels and aspects of the artista software—regardless of your software version you will benefit from attending. You can obtain a CD containing all the instructional material for each session for the small fee of 100.00 per year (or $10.00 each). Purchasing the CD is not a requirement for attendance. There is no charge to belong to this group if software purchased at Margie’s, otherwise $35.00 per session. Inst: Barbara Folsom Fri., Sep. 11, OR Sat., Sep. 12, 9:30-12:30 Fri., Oct. 9, OR Sat., Oct. 10, 9:30-12:30

Fri., Nov. 13, OR Sat., Nov. 14, 9:30-12:30

No Meeting in December.

BERNINA AND JANOME CLUB NOV 2015 LET US SURPRISE YOU!

Will make a decision after discovering all the fabulous new ideas- at Janome Institute in San Antonio!!

Mark your calendars for November Club

Mon., Nov. 16, Wed., Nov. 18, OR Sat. Nov. 21 9:30-12:30

IMPORTANT CLASS POLICY INFORMATION

Classes must be paid for at the time of registration—this will insure you have a space in the class.

Forty-eight hour cancellation notice is required to refund or credit fees. No refunds for special events.

A supply list will be provided at the time of paid registration.

All brands of sewing machines are welcome unless otherwise specified in the description.

As a courtesy to others, please mute cell phones while in class and exit the class to make/take a call.

Please have all supplies prepared as requested by the teacher prior to class. Label your equipment to avoid confusion

and to let us get your left items back to you.

Please, only registered, paying students in classes.

Classes will start promptly at the time specified, please try to be set up and ready to go by class start time! Thank you!

We hope all of these policies will help you get the most value and enjoyment from your class time!

Start Embroidering your Christmas Cards!!

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SEPTEMBER

NATIONAL SEWING MONTH

TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SEWING MONTH, ALL OF OUR BOOKS WILL BE 20% OFF SEPTEMBER 9TH THRU THE END OF THE MONTH. YOU MUST ASK FOR THE PERCENTAGE!

When you are looking for embroidery designs, remember to go to our website and click on the butterfly icon you see below. You will find a host of quality designs in all formats.

“GREEN TEA” TABLE QUILT 1 Session, 6 Hours (Bring Lunch) (Beginner Level) Just in time for your fall table, a beautiful 43 1/2” x 19 1/2” table quilt made with a strip-pieced leaf block. This is a fun and easy technique and is perfect for using a variety of those scraps you’ve been saving. Class Fee: $25.00 + Supplies Inst: Susan Mixon Wed., Sep. 30, 9:30-3:30

OCTOBER

DON’T FORGET EMBROIDERY CLUB THIS MONTH, OCT. 23 OR 24

BEATLE BAG 1 Session, 7 Hours (Bring Lunch) (Intermediate Level) This bag is the perfect way to keep your sewing notions organized. Use two of your favorite fat quarters, an accent fab-ric, the vinyl Beatle Bag inserts to sew up this stylish organizer. We ordered extra inserts—we know your are going to make more of these. Class Fee: $30.00 + Supplies Inst: Merilee Kennedy Fri., Oct. 2, 9:30-4:30

TOOL TIME

Come and join us for demonstrations of our newest tools and patterns. Tool Time is different each time!! Lots of

drawings for Margie’s sewing goodies!! Saturday, October 3rd

10:00-1:00

THE BERNINA E16 FAST SIXTEEN

NEEDLE EMBROIDERY!!

Bookmark this site!!!

Go to: WWW.MARGIESSEWMUCHFU N.COM

to look at samples, get more class details, and to print supply lists.

Set up your account & start ordering! JANOME EVENT

Come find out what Lisa and Tammi rustled up from Janome Impact Institute in San Antonio. Yee Haw!! September 12th at 2:00—4:00.

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DESIGN WORKS DECODED 1 Session, 3 Hours (Beginner Level) We will be showing and discussing two virtual programs on Design Works for those of you who own all of any portion of the program. If you do not own Design Works but would like to know more about it you are invited to see what all the excitement is about. The tools will be demonstrated and you will receive a CD with both lessons. No computer or sewing machine is needed. Class Fee: $15.00 Inst: Barbara Folsom Fri., Oct. 23 OR Sat., Oct. 24, 1:00-4:00 OR Fri., Dec 11, 9:30-12:30 OR Sat., Dec. 12, 1:30-4:30

EMBROIDERY THERAPY: CREATE A MESH BAG IN THE HOOP 1 Session, 4 Hours (Beginner Level) Smith Street Designs has created a great technique for making “mesh” in the hoop. We will be making a small bag with a very unusual mesh front made totally from embroidery thread. Generous as always, Smith Street is going to provide you with a free embroidery design to use in the class and keep for your future use. You will love this technique!! Note: This class is for Bernina and Janome machine owners only. Class Fee: $20.00 + Supplies Inst: Susan Mixon Mon., Oct. 5 OR Sat. Nov. 7, 9:30-1:30

TRIANGLE FRENZY RUNNER 1 Session, 4 Hours (Beginner Level) Cut some triangles, spin them around, rearrange them, sew them together! The results are WOW! Use the 60 degree equilateral triangle ruler to make easy work of this project. Class Fee: $25.00 + Supplies Inst: Jean Towery Wed., Oct. 7, 9:30-1:30

BENDY BAG 1 Session, 7 Hours (Bring Lunch) (Intermediate Level) Lazy Girl Designs has done it again with the Bendy Bag! Sew the zipper in straight then bend the bag creating all sorts of fun and funky angles! Store sewing supplies, phone cords, make-up, the possibilities are endless. Class Fee: $30.00 + Supplies Inst: Merilee Kennedy Thurs., Oct. 22, 9:30-4:30

DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY QUILTING AND EMBROIDERY MIXER!! FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 9:00-1:00 OR FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 3:00-7:00 OR SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 9:00-1:00

Inspiration Consultant Kellie Rushing, embroidery and quilting expert, will be giving lots of tips on using your embroidery to accomplish your quilting row by row or block by block. When you are ready to tackle the entire quilt, she’ll show you a new approach to quilting —the shortE. Refreshments will be provided. You will not want to miss this program!! Cost to attend: ONLY $29.00 and receive a gift valued at over $299.00!

PLUS if you REGISTER ONLINE before SEPTEMBER 16, 2015*

You will receive DIME’s Blanket Stitch Appliqué Alphabet FREE (includes multiple formats plus cutting files for SVG and FCM). *Registration online is required to receive the Blanket Stitch Designs. Registering online “reserves” your seat. Payment for registration must be made at the dealer location directly, or by phone or mail, to confirm your registration. Seating is limited—register early!

Register online at margies.inspiredbydime.com

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REMEMBER BERNINA/JANOME CLUB MON., NOV 16, WED., NOV 18 OR SAT., NOV 21

NOVEMBER

BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR AFTER THANKSGIVING MYSTERY SALE!! GREAT TIME TO GET THOSE FABRICS FOR

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!

BERNINA AND JANOME MACHINE CLINIC Do you know how to properly clean and oil your machine to keep it in top working condition? Knowing how and how often could prevent your needing an expensive repair. Bring your machine, oil and cleaning tools and we will go over all of this with you to insure you are doing it correctly. There will be one session in the morning and one in the afternoon. Register early as the available space is limited!

Wednesday, November 4, at 10:00 OR 2:00. Fee: $15.00

If you love your machine and want to keep it in top working condition you will want to attend!!!!

BRITTA HOOPSTER BASKET 1 Session, 7 Hours (Bring Lunch) (Beginner Level) Use two small embroidery hoops and strip piecing to create a stylish little basket. Choose either a small or large size to corral your sewing room clutter, bathroom supplies or mail on the hall-way table. Ideal for gifts and just in time for Christmas!! Class Fee: $30.00 + Supplies Inst: Merilee Kennedy Fri., Nov. 6, 9:30-4:30

BERNINA MACHINE MASTERY FOR 830 AND 880 OWNERS, ENDLESS EMBROIDERY 1 Session, 4 Hours You will love being able to create embroidery designs that can be used endlessly. This is a technique that previously could only be done with software!! Now use your Bernina to achieve beautiful endless embroidery effortlessly. Just in time to embellish those holiday table linens!! Class Fee: No charge if machine purchased at Margie’s, $35.00 otherwise. Inst: Susan Mixon Mon., Nov. 9, 9:30-1:30 OR Sat., Nov. 14, 1:30-5:30

BE SURE TO COME IN AND TRY OUR NEWEST BERNINA PRODUCTS, THE Q24 LONGARM AND THE

Q20 SIT DOWN LONGARM YOU MIGHT WANT TO FIND ONE UNDER YOUR

CHRISTMAS TREE!!!!

(LOTS OF FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE)

ROLLING OUT BERNINA’S NEWEST

QUILTING MACHINES 20 AND 24 INCH LONGARMS

On Saturday, Sep.19th, 1:00—4:00, please come in and see how easy it is to stitch on these machines. The multi- stitch regular head makes for perfect stitch quality and has many more Bernina exclusives.

Q20

Q24

“PLAIN AND FANCY” BLOCK OF THE MONTH EVENT

You are invited to bring your “Plain and Fancy” quilt for this show and tell event at Margie’s. There will be prizes for those who have completed (quilted and bound) the project and for those who have completed piecing the top (including borders). This is a fun time to look at all the finished products.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 10:00-12:00

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SENIORS DISCOUNT-15% (FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!) MILITARY DISCOUNT-10% (ACTIVE & RETIRED) QUILT AND SEWING GUILD, BERNINA/JANOME CLUB MEMBERS-10% BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT-1/2 YOUR AGE ONCE DURING YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH! (For ex: 60 years = 30%) MAXIMUM DISCOUNT ALLOWABLE IS 30%. Sorry but the economy has forced me to set a ceiling. *Discounts are off regular priced notions, books, fabrics, and machine accessories—cabinets, machines, software and some other items are excluded. We love providing customers with these special discounts, however, we ask that you use that discount for yourself and not for others who are not eligi-ble for the discount. For example, if it is your birthday, please enjoy this present from us to you our special customer. These are not intended to be “group” discounts and we appreciate your not using them as such.

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS EMBROIDERY & TOOL TIME EVENT—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 For this event last year we hosted a Christmas party immediately after Embroidery Club in the morning (9:30) and followed up with Tool Time in the afternoon (1:30)—a terrific time was had by all!! Please join us again as we come together for a time of fellowship and learning. Don’t currently have embroidery? Come for the morning session and see the possibilities!! Enjoy a wonderful lunch (we’ll get Margie to make some of her special stew!!) Then stay for Tool Time and get some great ideas for last minute Christmas gifts as well as a look at some of the new tools and techniques available to make your creative time even more enjoyable. There is NO CHARGE for this day long event—come take a break from the hectic holiday season. You might even find some things that Santa needs to put in your stocking!!!

PLEASE REGISTER TO INSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH GOODIES AND CHAIRS!!!!

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

FROM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

THRU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH

FOR FAMILY TIME. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

CARD TRICK PIECE BY NUMBER PLACEMAT 1 Session, 7 Hours (Bring Lunch)

(Intermediate Level) The Card Trick Placemat introduces the piece-by-number technique. Each fabric has a letter and each step has a number. Work in numeric order for easy and precise results. This is so easy you will want to try all the piece-by-number patterns. Class Fee: $30.00 + Supplies Inst: Merilee Kennedy Fri., Dec. 4, 9:30-4:30

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I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone and its already time again for our annual end of summer sale. I know you will want to put it on your calendar (Friday, Sep. 4th thru Tuesday, Sep. 8th). You won’t want to miss out on the great savings!! If you haven’t seen all the gorgeous new fabric we have in stock, you’ll

certainly want to do so now. OPEN LABOR DAY! BERNINA’S newest products, the Q24 and Q20 longarm machines are here for your quilting needs. You will certainly want to come by and let Merilee guide you through a test drive on Saturday, Sep. 19th from 1:00—4:00, or please call to set up your personal appointment. Christmas is just around the corner and what a wonderful present for Santa to bring you! If you have not taken the opportunity to come in and see the BERNINA 16 needle embroidery machine you are missing out on a treat! This machine is ideal for a home based business—warranted for commercial use and comes with the best after sale support in the industry. You will find that BERNINA and JANOME both have several opportunities for great “no interest” financing—you can have that machine you have dreamed of, so watch for those financing dates as they are usually for very limited time periods!! Both companies have opportunities over Labor Day. On October 16th and 17th we will be hosting a DIME Inspiration Social, “The Quilting and Embroidery Mixer”. This is an event you will not want to miss. Kellie Rushing, an embroidery and quilting expert, will be sharing information on how to use your embroidery machine to complete your quilting. How great is that! The cost for attending one of these sessions is only $29.00 and for that you will receive a gift valued at over $299.00—WOW!! Be sure to look at all the information on page 4—you will find information on where to register and how to obtain a free appliqué embroidery design collection. Register now on line at margies.inspiredbydime.com. On December 5th we will be hosting our 4th annual Christmas event. In the morning you will want to attend embroidery club, enjoy lunch provided by Margie and her staff; then spend the afternoon enjoying tool time. You’ll get some great last minute Christmas ideas and have a fun day!! As always we will have lots of drawings for door prizes during Tool Time. This event has become more popular each year, be sure to register so we can have enough food and chairs for all!

FROM MARGIE’S DESK

Margie HAPPY SEWING!!!!!!!

Don’t forget to watch for our annual Mystery Sale the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. You’ll want to stuff your shopping bag with all the bargains!!

Our longarm machines and E16 come with white glove delivery and the best training in the industry. The E16 is also Factory Warranted for commercial use. Cannot be matched.

WOW!!

Margie's Sew Much Fun 2014 Lacey Lane Crestview, FL. 32536 850-682-6920 or 689-3655

OPEN MON. THRU SAT. 9 AM-6 PM

ESPECIALLY FOR:

SCORCHING HOT SUMMER SALE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH THRU TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

OPEN LABOR DAY

Bookmark this site!!!

Go to: WWW.MARGIESSEWMUCHFU N.COM

to look at samples, get more class details, and to print supply lists.

25% OFF ALL FABRICS (35% IF YOU EMPTY THE BOLT)

25% OFF BOOKS AND PATTERNS 25% OFF MACHINE ACCESSORIES

(IN STOCK MERCHANDISE ONLY)

(Minimum 1/2 Yard Cut on Fabric)

22% OFF HORN CABINETS INCLUDES $100 INSERT FOR YOUR MACHINE

HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE!!!!!