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Once again, we have an exciting
line-up of sewing, quilting,
embroidering, and events. I invite
you to join us every chance that you
can. We love seeing you and your
creativity!
Liz
Pottstown Sewing Your “Sew” Happy Place
142 Shoemaker Rd., Suite 1, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-5055
M-W-F 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. T-Th-Sat 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sun Closed
www.pottstownsewing.com e-mail: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/PSYourSewHappyPlace/
Jan—Apr 2020
610-326-5055
What’s Inside This Issue? Calendar……………Insert A-D
Events………………………..Back Pg
Machine Embroidery….pg 11
Policies…………………………..pg 15
Quilting…………………...pg 2-5
Serging……………………..pg 9
Sewing …………………...pg 6-7
Something Special…….pg 13
Staff……………………………...pg 14
Cheryl Lynch Quilts
Cheryl shares with you a fun—no sew workshop that imi-
tates the ancient art of mosaics, inspired by a trip to
Israel. You will learn how to create a mosaic picture us-
ing small pre-cut pieces of colored fabric, using a tech-
nique that she developed to simplify the process.
1 session: Saturday June 13 @ 9:30-5
Fee: $48 includes kit and lunch
Supply list available when you register.
Don’t miss the Trunk Show: Friday, June 12, 6-8
Scraptastic Discover creative methods of de-
pleting your scrap stash. Explore
ingenious ways to store your fabric
inventory for future scrap-
busters.
1 Session/month $20/month
First Fridays: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
1/3, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3
BBQ— Batting, Binding & Quilting
2 sessions $30 per person
Learn how to “sandwich” your quilt top with the
appropriate batting and backing.
Then examine and practice an
assortment of quilting techniques.
Finish it up with several binding
options.
Wednesdays: 10:30-12:30 p.m.
2/19, 2/26
Basic Quilt Piecing This is a four-part class to teach basic
quilting skills. If you are not sure how to
put the pieces together to make a quilt
top, this class will teach you. You will
make a sampler table runner while learning
how to make your points “pointy”, how to
appliqué and so much more.
4 sessions $60 per person
Wednesdays: 10:30—1:00 p.m.
1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
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Pottstown Sewing Hours Mon., Wed., Fri.: 10 a.m.—9 p.m.
Tues., Thurs., Sat.: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Sun. Closed*
*except for special events
Class Registration Pre-register for ALL classes.
All classes are 2 hours in length unless otherwise
posted.
If class is full, your name will be placed on a waiting
list. You will be notified of any change in your
status.
All classes must be paid in full three days prior to
class.
Class Fees may not include supplies.
Supply lists will be provided upon fully paid registra-
tion. There may be preparation work prior to the
class.
Bring your own serger, sewing or embroidery ma-
chine in good working order and supplies on list.
Bad Weather Policy During inclement weather, please call the store to
check on the status of your class.
610-326-5055
Class Refund Policy Refunds are available if you have cancelled your
reservation at least one week prior to the first
class.
In the event that a class must be cancelled by
Pottstown Sewing, registered participants will be
contacted and given a full refund.
If you withdraw from a class less than 7 days prior
to the start of the class, the class fee will be
transferred to another open class.
Withdrawal from a private class must be done 24
hours before the class and rescheduled. There are
no refunds for private classes.
Meals Please bring your brown bag for classes that extend
over a meal time.
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Exchanges / Returns
Must have receipt. Item cannot be opened, used nor
broken by customer. Must occur within 30 days of
purchase. Store gift card may be given in lieu
of cash/credit card refund.
Sewing Machine Exchange Program
We want you to be happy with the
machine that you buy. We believe that
the right machine makes a difference.
Please talk to a team member about our
Sewing Machine Exchange Program
when you purchase that new machine.
SMA (Service Maintenance Agreement)
Available for select machines.
Available for 2, 3 or 4 years Covers labor (not parts) Includes tension adjustments,
lubrication, timing, and cleaning.
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A Year in The
Kitchen—Explore a new kitchen pro-
ject each month that features a one
of a kind quilt block.
1 session $40 per session
Mondays: 10:30-2:30 p.m.
1/13, 2/3, 3/2, 4/6
Saturdays: 10:30-2:30
1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11
Paper Piecing Pizza Party Join the gang for some fun with
paper piecing. Have you always
wanted to learn but were too in-
timidated? No problem
1 session: $15 per person
4th Fridays: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
1/24, 2/28, 3/27,
April-cancelled
Sew By Numbers
Similar to paper piecing, but with a slightly
different technique: no paper to rip off!
This cute snowman comes complete with all
of the embellishments and will add a
charming note to your winter décor. Kit
purchase required.
1 session $15 per person
Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
1/15
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T-Shirt Quilt Gather those t-shirts hiding in your
drawers and storage tubs. Let’s get
together for conversation, storytelling
and creativity as we make a memory quilt
for yourself or to give as a wonderful gift!
3 sessions $ 50 per person
Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2/5, 2/19, 2/26
Private Sewing
Lessons
Individual classes are
$20 per hour.
Christmas 2020 Enjoy the spirit of Christ-
mas all year long. Create a Christmas project
each month and before you know it, you’ll be
ready for Christmas 2020. Check our web-
site and Facebook page for the current pro-
ject!
1 sessions Price varies per project
Tuesdays: 10:30-1:30
1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7
Saturdays: 1:30-4:30
1/18, 2/15, 3/21, 4/18
Opening Act
Boot camp for you and your
Destiny or DreamMachine.
Enjoy three days of active-
hands on sewing/embroidery mastery on
your machine. Become the true captain of
your destiny. Fee includes instruction, sup-
plies, breakfast, lunch, AND Friday & Sat-
urday evening activities!
1 session 3 days
Early Bird: $300 until 2/28
Standard: $350 (3/1-3/31)
Last Call: $400 (4/1-4/17)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 24, 25, 26: 9 a.m. –5 p.m.
Evening Activities: 7-9 p.m.
Second Saturday
Surprise Demo New tools. New techniques, New fabrics. New
notions…..Every month we will demonstrate
how to use something new or at least new to
you!
1 session FREE
Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.
1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11
Act 1
You’ve conquered Opening
Act and you’re ready for
the next step: Act 1.
Tackle the “monster” be-
hind IQ Design by creating
a perpetual calendar made
totally with your digitizing/
embroidery features!
Pre-Requisite: Opening
Act
1 session: 2 days
Early Bird: $200
Standard: $250
Last Call: $300
Saturday & Sunday: 9-5
January 4 & 5
Evening Activity: 7-9 p.m.
Super Easy Cathedral Windows
-We’ve changed this pattern from
a time consuming hand-piecing
project to one that uses a machine
and pre-cut 5-inch squares!
2 sessions $ 35 per person
Thursdays: 1:30-3:30 pm
2/13, 2/20
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A Year in Stitches Do you love to hand embroider?
Olivia will be leading us in this year
long adventure using classic hand embroidery de-
signs to create blocks which can be used for pillows,
quilts, or wall hangings. Stop in each month to pick
up your embroidery packet—stay and stitch or go.
Book purchase required: $21.95
Monthly Block: $6.99 each
Tuesdays: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
1/28, 2/25, 3/24, 4/28
Registration closed
Real Quilters Sew Curves Curved piecing is a mainstay of
traditional and modern quilting.
Take your piecing skills to the next level
during this course which uses the pattern
“Over the Hills” by Suzy Quilts. Become
comfortable with curring curves free-hand.
Learn how to sew a flawless curve and trim
your blocks to show it off!
4 Sessions: $60
Thursdays: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
Visit us at
The Lancaster Quilt Show
Downtown
March 25-28
Breath of Spring Three little pitchers filled to the
brim with Spring flowers... how cheerful is
THAT???? These patterns were designed with
teaching stitchery in mind. A little bit of color
crayon tinting, several basic stitches & a few fan-
cier ones thrown in just for the fun of it! You'll be
able to finish the designs anyway you'd like,
framed, sewn into pillows, how about corners on a
tablecloth?
4 Sessions: $50
Thursdays: 10:30-12:30
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
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Basic Sewing—This is a four session class designed
to give you the foundation sewing skills. Designed
for the novice or for those of you who have stored your skills away for a
while. Interpret patterns, sew hems, attach buttons, make buttonholes, and
set in zippers. All are included in this class. Just bring your sewing machine
(in working order). No machine? See us and we’ll fix you up with one.
4 sessions $60 per person
Mondays: 6:30-8:30 pm 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24.
Jelly Roll Rug
Round and round and round you’ll
go….zigzagging each row. Make it big or
make it small, create a rug that’s loved by all!
2 sessions $40 per person
Tuesdays: 10:30-12:30 a.m.
1/14, 1/21
Saturdays: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
2/1, 2/8
Machine Embroidery PlayDate
This play time gives you the opportunity to explore
the capabilities of your embroidery machine. A
great edu-tainment time for the novice, the rusty
or the experienced . Get your machine doing what
you want it to do.
Reservations are required .
1 session $10* per person + kit fee
Third Sunday: 1-3 p.m.
1/19, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19
Third Monday: 9:00—11:00 a.m.
1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 4/20
* Yearly fee also available Sewing Tote
This beautiful sewing tote bag is made
ITH (In The Hoop) using a 5”x7” hoop.
3 sessions $40 per person
Mondays: 10:30-1 p.m.
3/9, 3/23, 3/30 Oh My Dear BOM
These blocks resemble the over 160 quilt
blocks in the Jane Stickle quilt. Four blocks
are completed each month. Do them at home
or with us. These designs are available at
6:00 p.m. on the third Friday of the month
12 sessions $ 18.75 per month*
Friday : 6:00-9:00 p.m.
1/17, 2/14, 3/20, 4/17
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-noon.
1/18, 2/15, 3/21, 4/18
*Sign up bi-annual opportunities
April & October
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Hobo Bag The Bailey Island Hobo Bag is as com-
fortable and easy like an island vaca-
tion. Lots of leftover batting? How
about 2½” fabric strips? Here is a
practical and sweet hobo style bag to use
them up!
2 sessions $30 per person
Tuesdays: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
3/3, 3/17
Sew Sewcial—Need more work space for
your project? Then this is the place for you!
Bring your project and escape from the phone,
kids, and housework for a couple of hours.
1 session $5.00 per session
Fridays: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
1/10, 2/7, 3/13, 4/10
Ask how you c
an
become a V.I.P.!
Crossbody Bag—An es-
sential accessory for to-
day’s lifestyle! Make one
for yourself and then
stitch them up for fabu-
lous gifts. When made from cork,
this bag is absolutely stunning! 1 session $35 per person
Monday: 10:30-12:30
1/27
Sunday: noon-4:00 p.m.
3/22
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Urge 2 Serge Spend time with Gus getting acquainted
with your serger. Find out that your serger
can do more than a four thread overlock!
New project every month.
1 session/month $25 + supplies
Wednesdays: 2:00-5:00 pm
6:00-9:00 p.m.
1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/8
We are proud to sponsor
Saturday
February 29
10:00—4:00
Register today
and reserve your
spot.
The Sew Powerful Purse Project
We are working hard to link seamstresses from around the world to combat extreme poverty by providing re-
usable feminine hygiene supplies and health training to girls in Zambia. This enables them to attend school all
month and improve their academic performance.
https://sewpowerful.org/
Thank you for making our world
a “sew” happier place!
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Hours Special Events Only
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
1
Jelly Roll 2:30—4:40
2 3
A Yr in Kitchen 10:30-12:30
Basic Sewing
6:30-8:30
4
Teach a
Friend
How to
sew
5
T-Shirt Quilts 6:30-8:30
6 7
Scraptastic 1—3:30
Sew Sewcial
6-8:30
8 Second Sat Demo
A Yr in Kitchen
10:30-12:30 Jelly Roll 2:30-4:30
9 10
Basic Sewing 6:30-8:30
11
12
Urge 2 Serge 2-5 or
6-9
13
Super Easy Cathedral Windows 1:30-3:30
14
Oh My Dear BOM 6-9
15
Oh My Dear BOM 10-12
Christmas 2020
1:30-4:30
16
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 1-3
17
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 9-12
Basic Sewing 6:30-8:30
18 19
BBQ 10:30-12:30
T-Shirt Quilts
6:30-8:30
20
Super Easy Cathedral Windows 1:30-3:30
21
Listen to
A podcast
While sewing
22
23
Tidy up
Your sewing
Studio.
24
Basic Sewing 6:30-8:30
25
A Yr in Stitches 10:30-11:30
26
BBQ 10:30-12:30
T-Shirt Quilts
6:30-8:30
27 28
Paper Piecing Pizza Party
6-8:30
29
SEW POWERFUL
CHARITY EVENT
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Hours Special Events Only
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
1
Closed
2 3
Scraptastic 1-3
4
ACT 1 9-5
5
ACT 1 9-5
6
7
Christmas 2020 10:30-1:30
8
Basic Piecing 10:30-1
Urge 2 Serge
2-5 or 6-9
9
Basic Sewing 10:30-12:30
10
Kitchen Kick-Off
6-9
Sew Sewcial 6-9
11
Second Saturday Demo
A Year in the
Kitchen 10:30-2:30
12 13
A Year in the Kitchen
10:30-12:30
14
Jelly Roll Rug 10:30-12:30
15
Basic Piecing 10:30-1
Sew by
Numbers 6:30-8:30
16
Basic Sewing 10:30-12:30
17
Oh My Dear BOM 6-9
18
Oh My Dear BOM 10-12
Christmas 2020
1:30-4:30
19
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 1-3
20
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 9-11
21
Jelly Roll Rug 10:30-12:30
22
Basic Piecing 10:30-1
23
Basic Sewing 10:30-12:30
24
Paper Piecing Pizza Party
6-8:30
25
Singer
Featherweight 221
Maintenance Class
26 27
Crossbody Bag 10:30-2:30
28
A Yr in Stitches 10:30-11:30
29
Basic Piecing 10:30-1
30
Basic Sewing 10:30-12:30
31
Plan a trip
To
Pottstown
Sewing
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Hours Special Events Only
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
1 2
Look for a
New,
innovative
sewing tool.
3
Scraptastic 1-3
4
5 6
A Year in the Kitchen
10:30-12:30
7
Christmas 2020 10:30-12:30
8
Urge 2 Serge 2-5 or
6-9
9 10
Sew Sewcial 6-9
11
Second Saturday Surprise
A Yr in Kitchen 10:30-12:30
12 Closed
13
Enroll in a
Sewing class
That expands
Your horizons.
14 15 16
Breath of Spring 10:30-12:30
17
Oh My Dear BOM 6-9
18
Oh My Dear BOM 10-12
19
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 1-3
20
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 9-11
21 22
Sew
Something
That you can
Finish
Today!
23
Breath of Spring 10:30-12:30
24
Opening Act 9-5
Trunk Show
7-9
25
Opening Act 9-5
Sippers & Slippers Sew &
Show 7-9
26
Opening
Act 9-5
27 28
A Yr in Stitches 10:30-11:30
29 30
Breath of Spring 10:30-12:30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Hours Special Events Only
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
Hours 10-9
Hours 10-5
1 2
A Year in the Kitchen
10:30-12:30
3
Paper Piecing Christmas
Ornaments 10:30-12:30
HoBo Bag 2-4
4
5 Real Quilters Sew
Curves 1:30-3:30
6
Scraptastic 1-3
7
Sort stash
In preparation
For Lancaster
Quilt Show
8
9
SweetPea Bag 10:30-1
10 11
Urge 2 Serge 2-5 or
6-9
12 Real Quilters Sew
Curves 1:30-3:30
13
Sew Sewcial 6-9
14
Second Saturday
Surprise Demo
A Yr in Kitchen 10:30-12:30
15
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 1-3
16
Machine Embroidery
PlayDate 9-11
17
HoBo Bag 2-4
18 19 Real Quilters Sew
Curves 1:30-3:30
20
Oh My Dear BOM 6-9
21
Oh My Dear BOM 10-12\
Paper Piecing
Christmas Ornaments
2-4
22
Crossbody Bag 12-4
23
SweetPea Bag 10:30-1
24
A Yr in Stitches 10:30-11:30
25
Take the
Time to
Compliment
Another
sewist
26 Real Quilters Sew
Curves 1:30-3:30
27 28
29 30
SweetPea Bag 10:30-1
31