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news + notesOctober – December 2016

FRAN’S FOOTNOTES CONTENTSFall is officially here and we are all looking forward to cooler temperatures after the record hot summer we had. We had fun here at Fran’s though. Kids classes were filled and they had a blast making everything from kitty pocket skirts to games like “I SPY” pillows. Check out upcoming Kids Saturday classes where Lydia has planned some unique projects also.

We also enjoyed all the travelers coming in for the Row by Row experience: checking out the store and sharing what their local store has for classes and fabrics.

We worked to come up with creative ways to celebrate September as National Swing month. We had fun coming up with little mini sales and hope you were able to take advantage of some of them. We also had fun planning the big three day 20th anniversary sale. You may be reading this when it is all over as the final big celebration days are/were September 29 – October 1.

Class schedule is a little lighter this quarter, but what is scheduled is new with many short projects that can help you decorate for the holidays or create some great gifts with several table toppers offered. If you like machine embroidery or would just like to give it a try, check out Fran’s Fabulous Embroidery Day, November 5. Seating is limited so enroll soon.

We are already planning our schedule for the first of the year, so please let us know if there is anything you would like to see us offer. Some of the classes you see in this schedule are based on customer suggestions.

Lastly, on a personal note, my mom turned 90 in September. We celebrated with 84 strong of her children, grand and great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends. She is my inspiration for sewing as my earliest memories are of her sewing in the little time she had when the current baby was napping. She was also my first sewing teacher, expecting perfection and the inside to look as good as the outside! My classes will tell you I have lightened up on that a little!

Have a great Fall and Holiday Season and Keep Sewing!

Fran

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CRAFTS AND CLOTHING . . . . . . . . . . 3

QUILTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EMBROIDERY, ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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NOVEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DECEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

KID’S CLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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CONTENTS SEWINGCRAFTS AND CLOTHINGPlease precut fabric for garments prior to class. If you need help with sizing and/or layout then schedule a time with us or come during our sewing studio.

SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS$35 (includes all supplies) Instructor: Fran Kertesz

Bring that sewing machine you haven’t taken out of the box or is collecting dust to our crash course on: what’s a presser foot, where’s the tension, do you feed the feed dogs and more. You will go home with a simple stash bag made while building skills! One class. This class meets the same time as the first class of Basic Sewing 101 and covers the same material.

Monday, October 24, 6 – 8:30 pm

BASIC SEWING 101$90 Instructor: Fran Kertesz

This 6 week class begins with machine and sewing basics. There will be a choice to make a pair of PJ bottoms, an apron or a tote bag. You will learn to read a pattern, select fabric and other basic sewing and finishing techniques that build the foundation needed to create any project. Time will allow for additional projects. Project supplies will be chosen in the first class and are not included in fee.

Monday, October 24 – November 28, 6 – 8:30 pm

BASIC SEWING 201 (Intermediate Sewing)$60 Instructor: Fran Kertesz

For students who have completed Basic Sewing 101 or have experience sewing. Expand your sewing skills. Try a technique you are afraid to tackle on your own. If you are interested in learning alteration techniques, this is also a class for you. With more than 45 years sewing experience including custom sewing and alterations, Fran can help you tackle the tough patterns and create a custom made look. 6 classes.

Session A: Thursday, October 6 – November 17 6 – 8:30 pm (no class Oct. 27)

Session B: Friday, October 7 – November 18 9 – 11;30 am (no class October 28)

SEWING STUDIOBring in your current project or projects and sew with us! Whether you would like help, inspiration or just the company of others, our studio time is for you.Second and Fourth Tuesday and second Saturday from 12 - 3 pm. A staff person will be available to offer ideas and sewing tips. One price whether you stay 15 minutes or three hours. $5

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MISSY DRESS $ $35 Instructor: Chris Balchunas

Cute and stylish dress for toddler to pre teen. This dress has a V in back and working drawsting at the waist. Chris has made several for her granddaughter, because she loved the style and fit. Chris will also show some changes that make the pattern easier and more functional. Pattern and material required, for class we ask you use woven fabric Exception – do not precut facings and please leave extra fabric for these. (Some pattern and sewing experience needed.)

Wednesday, October 26, 10 am – 4 pm

SCAN N CUT$25 Instructor: Debbie White

Join Debbie for exploration of the Scan n Cut. Watch the store and facebook for upcoming project. First Class after your purchase of the scan n cut from Fran’s is free, after that it is $10, $25 if not purchased at Fran’s

Tuesday, November 15, 10 am – Noon

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 FRAN’S FABULOUS EMBROIDERY DAY A Fun filled day of learning, laughing, eating and sharing.

$50 includes lunch, materials for three projects,

designs giving you hundreds of possibilities.

Discounts for the day.

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5751 Oleander Dr Wilmington, NC

910 397 9399

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November 5, 9:30 – 4:00

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QUILTING

GAZEBO TABLE RUNNER$ $20: Instructor: Mary Ann Contri

Hexagons are in and this is a marvelous table topper that is prefect for experimenting with color and value. Pattern and fabric required, Hex n More ruler recommended.

Tuesday, November 8, 9 am – 1 pm

NORTHERN STAR TABLE TOPPER$ $35: Instructor: Andrea Anderson

This large table topper (32” x 37”) can be made for the holidays or in colors of your décor. It is a basic paper pieced project. Pattern and other materials required.

Monday, December 5, 9 am – 2 pm

TRY QUILTING – Table Runner$ $20 Instructor: Andrea Anderson or Mary Ann Contri

Want to see if you like quilting? This class is a small investment in time and material yet you learn all the basics for quilting: how to cut, piece, sandwich, quilt and bind a quilt. So don’t be afraid to give it a try!

Monday, October 24 and 31, 9 – 11:30 am

BEGINNING QUILTING$ $85 ($65 if supplies purchased at Fran’s) Instructor: Mary Ann Contri

In making this small quilt you will learn cutting, piecing, adding a border, layering, quilting and binding. All the steps to making a quilt. You will also experience how to sew different blocks. No pattern required but be sure to get materials prior to class.

5 sessions... October 25 – November 22, 6 – 8:30 pm

PLACEMAT – Poinsettia$ $25 Instructor: Mary Ann Contri

This pattern comes with several options. In class you will be making a placement using some basic piecing techniques to create a stunning holiday table.

Monday, October 17, 10 am – 2 pm

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EMBROIDERY, ETC.NEW OWNER

CLASSESClasses will help you get the most of your sewing machine or serger. Owner’s classes are free if you purchased your machine at Fran’s Sewing Circle or $40. They are identified by colored type on the calendar. Please check calendar for dates and times these classes are offered. HV = Husqvarna Viking:

Machine Basics: Use of feet that come with the machines, threading, using basic stitches to your advantage, care of machine – offered for Husqvarna Viking and Brother at different times.

Machine Decorative: Just beyond the basics – explore stitches for appliqué, heirloom and quilting. Offered for Husqvarna Viking and Brother at different times.

Hoop Embroidery: Learn all the options built into the machine for using your embroidery and also about stabilizers, what and when to use. All Husqvarna Viking or Brother machines with embroidery.

EPIC Wonders: For Epic owners to explore the wonders of planning in embroidery, and some of the dimensional stitches. November 3 project is the Epic Bag. Free if purchased at Fran’s or $50.

USB BASICS$5 Instructor: Debbie White

So you have an embroidery machine that uses a USB stick. See how to get your designs from the computer or CD to the stick. See how to find out what is on the stick. Hints to find your designs easier.

Thursday, October 27, 10 am – Noon

SOFTWARE WITH LINDA

Linda Stanley offers a software class on the third Thursday of each month 9:30 am 11:30 am. These classes are good for anyone, even new owners. Linda will announce each month, which modules in 5D, 6D AND/OR PREMIER will be used in the class and you can check if you have that in your level of software. Linda sends an email to all on her interested list and samples can be found in the store.

$15 YOU MUST PREREGISTER WITH Linda Stanley

Third Thursday of each month, 9:30 – 11:30 am

FRAN’S FABULOUS EMBROIDERY$50

Spend a day with us as we explore three great projects from three different embroidery designers. We will be working in small groups, but everyone will go home with supplies so they can make each project. Includes all the designs used in class plus additional variations. We supply lunch too!

Saturday, November 5 9:30 am – 4 pm

HOOP IT UP!

Lets all HOOP IT UP and reach new levels with your embroidery machine! Classes will have lots of assistance and open to all skill levels. See each months offering. Class fee varies depending on design used that month. Open to all Embroidery machine owners whose machine uses a USB input. See each month’s class for minimum hoop size required. If your machine does not take a USB input, no worries! Please contact the store ahead of class time to make arrangements for getting your designs. We supply most stabilizers, you supply additional materials.

Second Thursday of the month from 12 – 4 pm. (If class enrollment reaches 6, we will add a second session the following week.)

October – Spa Collection – make a few of the items included in the Spa collection you receive as part of the class $25

November – Snowman Bench Pillow or Table runner $30

December – Stockings in the Hoop $25

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1LAST DAY of Anniversary Sale

3 4Sampler 9:45 am & 10:30 am

5 6Basic Sewing 201 6 – 8:30 pm

7Basic Sewing 201 9 – 11:30 am

8Sampler 9:15 am

Sewing Studio Noon – 3 pm

10 11Sewing Studio 1 – 4 pm

12 13Hoop It Up Spa Set Noon – 4 pm

Basic Sewing 201 6 – 8:30 pm


Brother Basics 1 – 3 pm

15Kids Sew Trick or Treat Bag 10 am – 1 pm

17Placemat Poinsettia 10 am – 2 pm

18Serger Basics 10 am – Noon

19Learn a Bunch at Lunch Stabilizers & Interfacings Noon – 1 pm

20Software with Linda 9:30 – 11:30 am



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24Try Quilting 9 – 11:30 amASG Noon – 2 pmBasic Sewing 101 6 – 8:30

25Sewing Studio 1 – 4 pm

Basic Quilting 6 – 8:30 pm

26Missy Girls Dress 10 am – 4 pm

27USB Basics 10 am – Noon

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2 3Epic Bag Class Noon – 4 pm



5FRAN’S FABULOUS EMBROIDERY 9:30 am – 4 pm

7HV Embroidery 1 – 3 pm


8Gazebo Table Topper 9 am – 1 pm

Sewing Studio 1 – 4 pm

Basic Quilting 6-8:30 pm

9 10Hoop It Up Snowman Pillow Noon – 4 pm



12Sampler 9:15 am


14Basic Sewing 101 6 – 8:30 pm

15Scan n Cut 10 am – Noon


16Learn a Bunch at Lunch Quick Gifts by Staff Noon - 2 pm Refreshments Served

20Software with Linda 9:30 – 11:30 am



19Kids Sew 10 am – 1 pm

7Brother Embroidery 1 – 3 pm


22Sewing Studio 1 – 4 pm


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Try Quilting 9 – 11:30 amBasic Sewing 101 6-8:30

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6Sampler 9:45 & 10:30 am

7 8Hoop It Up Stockings Noon – 4 pm

9Brother Decorative 10 am – Noon

10Sampler 9:15 am



14 15Software with Linda 9:30 – 11:30 am

16 17Kids Sew 10 am – 1 pm

19 20 21 22 23 24CHRISTMAS EVE

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28 29 30 31NEW YEAR’S EVE

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SERGERKID’S CLASSESSERGER BASICS$35, free if serger purchased from Fran’s Sewing Circle. Instructor: Fran Kertesz

Get to know your serger, how to thread, adjust tension, length, gathering and more. Some trouble shooting tips and how it is different than your sewing machine. Bring your serger and all the accessories.

Tuesday, October 18, 10am – Noon

Kids Sew 10 am – 1 pm, 8 – 12 year olds$40 includes all materials, Instructor Lydia King

October 15: Trick or treat bag

November 19: Fish purse

December 17: Mermaid tail stocking

SCISSOR SHARPENING

October 24Noon – 1:30 pm

(If you cannot come that day, bring in your labeled scissors

the week before!)

5751 Oleander DriveWilmington, NC 28403(910) 397-9399

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CLASS POLICIES Our Scissor symbol $ is an indication of the difficulty of the class . One $ is for beginners, $ $ is for advanced beginner, you are comfortable with the basics of cutting, pining, piecing together . $ $ $ you have conquered the basics and want to try new horizons .

BASIC SUPPLIES FOR ALL CLASSES

Scissors, seam ripper, gauge or ruler, marking tools, pins, needles (hand and machine). Sewing machine in good working order or reserve one of ours. Quilt classes - rotary cutter, ruler and mat.

REGISTRATION

All classes are open to anyone with any machine. You are welcome to bring your machine or use ours. If you bring your own machine, we require you have a basic working knowledge of your machine. If you do not, please take Sewing Machine Fundamentals first. Class fee does not usually include materials. To help keep our class fees low, we encourage you to buy needed materials from Fran’s Sewing Circle. There is a 15% discount for class participants.

Many classes fill quickly, so please call to register as soon as you plan to take a class. Class enrollment is only confirmed when payment is received. All classes have a minimum of participants. No refunds will be given 48 hours or less before class, unless Fran’s Sewing Circle cancels the class. Please understand, these guidelines help ensure teachers’ payment for their time in preparation, as well as class time.

LEARN A BUNCH AT LUNCH – FREE!!!Third Wednesday of the month, 12 – 1 pm

Bring a lunch, or just join us, we will have coffee, tea & dessert!October will be Stabilizers and Interfacings – What to use where.

November – Our annual Quick gifts by the staff!

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