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The Sewing Machine Buzz By Jeff Vogel

One could conclude that after writing dozens of these articles it would become easier, however, it is a chore I put off to the very last deadline. I rely upon my qualified staff to cover my shortcomings, like “planning and scheduling.” Our calendar is already filled through December this year.

My right hand person, Heather, has accepted a position with BERNINA to be a traveling educator for 2015. I am totally supportive of this endeavor and she, in turn, will continue to work part time at Hi Fashion. I am so proud of her and lucky to have any time she can give us. Our new mother, Trista, is expected back to work in April. Her help with new owner classes and serger support will be greatly welcomed. I hired Julie to help with sales and classes; she brings quilting skills and is learning the sewing machine lines.

BERNINA is introducing an upgraded 7 series line; the NEW

790, 770, and 740 will be in the store in April. They feature a 10” work space to the right of the needle and a huge bobbin capacity. It’s time to trade up those 180’s and 440’s for more room and new features that will improve your sewing, quilting or embroidery skills with a touch of a button. We all love the 7 Series and the new enhancements make these models even better.

I carry the best three brands of machines made, and I strive to fit you with the best model for your needs and price point. Every machine I sell comes with lessons--even the “previously loved” machines for under $100. I have a service department that strives to have your machine finished within 5 days.

As always, thank you for your support over the last 50 years.

Hi Fashion Sewing Machines NewsletterApril-June 2015

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2584 Patterson Rd., Unit BGrand Junction, CO 81505Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30Sat 9:30-2:00

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SERVICE CENTER

Although this winter has been pretty mild so far in Grand Junction, spring is just around the corner. I wonder if March will come in like a lion and go out like a lamb? I am just thankful we are not located on the eastern half of the United States; they are experiencing winter!

As many of you know, we have had a few changes around the store since the last newsletter.Trista will be back from maternity leave. Heather will be traveling with BERNINA USA, stopping in when she can. We also have two very talented new employees, Angela and Julie. Both have sewn and quilted for many years and bring a bunch of new and fresh class ideas to the store. Angela will be teaching everything from beginning quilting to paper piecing. Julie will be teaching advanced appliqué, a Stack and Whack technique, and a few other

advanced quilting classes as well as fun project classes. Please help us in welcoming them to our team.

Other happenings around the store……. In May we will host a HUGE Machine Embroidery Event called “Stitchin’ In the Kitchen.” The format is Retreat Style -- where we will take care of everything! You just bring yourself and let us do the rest, so you can relax and stitch. This event will be May 1 & 2, 2015. Reserve your seat as it is filling up fast!

New fabric, books and patterns are arriving weekly. Stop by and see all the FUN new items with which we have stocked the store. We even have a new “Inspiration Area” to help you choose what to do next. Start a new project, or use up your stash. Either way, we have you covered. Happy Stitching!

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BP - Beginning Piecing5:00pm-9:00pm

OSF - Open Sew Friday10:00am-4:00pm TGIF - TGIF5:30pm-Midnight

MM - Monthly Mini’s9:30am-12:30pm or2:00pm-5:00pm

BB - Basic Bindings10:00am-4:00pm

MM - Monthly Mini’s 9:30am-12:30pm or2:00pm-5:00pm

SBPC - Stash Buster Pre-Cut10:00am-4:00pmML - Mistletoe Lane BOM5:00pm-9:00pm

SWC - Simple Whatnots 19:30am-5:30pm

BOMA - Anonymous 10:00am-4:00pm

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Very Special Event!!!One day only--Thursday, April 9--we will have a FABRIC TRUNK SHOW!

This event is the first of its kind in Grand Junction with never-before-seen items. A truly special event and wonderful opportunity for our customers.

Kay McCain with Wilmington Fabrics will be here to show you Fabrics, Quilt Kits and Patterns. We are bringing a mini Quilt Market to you!

Come and join the fun!! Door Prizes, Special Prices and Kits Available.Seating is limited, so sign up today.

You will NOT want to miss this!!

Date: Thursday, April 9Time: 10:00am-12:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm

Fee: $10.00 (can be applied towards event purchases)Presenter: Kay McCain, Wilmington Fabrics

BMQ - Beginning Machine Quilting9:30am-5:30pm

Come to our Second Quarter Stitchin’ in the Kitchen Embroidery Party• Experience our hands-on-team-sewing environment• Be the first to stitch these projects! None have ever been seen before!• Learn techniques like quilting, free-motion, folded fabric, and so much more• Create beautiful, eye-catching kitchen themed projects that are perfect for everyday use• Shop our products at special pricing• Over $2000 in prizes will be given away at each Embroidery Party!

Your Party Pack includes:• A beautiful full-color tutorial book with 80+ pages of step-by-step instructions for 14 projects• A design CD containing multiple designs for each project• A full-color catalog• An exclusive $500 value CD with 9 design collections

May 1 and 2, 20159:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Both Days

Hi Fashion Sewing Machines, hosting atThe Clarion Inn

755 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506

To Register:Call 970-242-1890, or stop by the store to sign up!

When you attend an Anita Goodesign Embroidery Party, you will be receiving the best value the industry has to offer.

Block of the Month Quilt Classes Are Fun!

Wool Gatherers Club WGCLots of wool projects, but no time to work on them? Come to Wool Gatherers! Bring any wool or hand project to work on during meeting times. Open sew with Lorraine to help you along the way. Space is limited.Dates: Thursdays, April 2, May 7 & June 4Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm or 5:00pm-8:00pmFee: 12 month membership $60.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

Monthly Minis #7 MM7For those in this Mini of the Month program, kits will be ready to pick up at the first of each month. Optional class work time is ongoing throughout the year. Call to save a seat for class sewing times. Dates: Friday, April 24, Thursday, May 14 & June 18Time: 9:30am-12:30pm or 2:00pm-5:00pmInstructor: Trista Pike

bloCk-of-the-Month anonyMous boMaDid you start a block of the month and not finish it? Maybe CottonClub, maybe Winter Blessings or Blessings of Autumn, or maybe even anold Thimbleberries block of the month??? Well, how ‘bout we gettogether and finish them! That’s what Block-of-the-Month Anonymous isall about, moral support and group therapy to finish up some of thoseold block-of-the-month projects. By finishing them, we are making roomfor new projects, right?!?!Dates: Wednesday, April 29, Thursday, May 28, Monday, June 22Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00 per sessionInstructor: Angela Jones

siMple Whatnots Club 1 sWCWe are pleased to be hosting the Kim Diehl Simple Whatnots Club at Hi Fashion Sewing Machines. Join Heather for 6 months as she walks you through each monthly project. Dates and work times for Simple Whatnots Club 1 are as follows. ***This Club is Sold Out!Dates & Times: Saturdays, April 18, 9:30am-5:30pmMay 16 & June 6, 12:30pm-5:30pmInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

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Back by Popular Demand!!We are pleased to be hosting the Kim Diehl Simple Whatnots Club 2 at Hi Fashion Sewing Machines. Join Heather & Angie for 6 months as they walk you through each monthly project. Dates and work times for Simple Whatnots Club 2 are as follows. Dates: Monday, April 20, May 18 & June 15Time: 9:30am-1:30pm or 5:00pm-9:00pmFee: $29.99 per month for 6 monthsInstructor: Heather Lofstrom & Angela Jones

poMeGranate lane bloCk of the Month proGraM plJoin Heather as she walks you through the Pomegranate Lane quilt by Quilted Crow Girl Designs. Date: Saturday, April 4 & June 6 Time: 9:30am-12:00pmInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

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Bunny Hill Designs and fabric by Moda, how can you go wrong? Join Heather and Angie as they team up to offer this adorable Block of the Month that is a winter scene. Shades of red, cream, tan, brown, green, and pink make this quilt one that you can hang in your house for several months. Each month we will host a FREE instructional class and work time, with day time or evening available. Learn piecing and machine appliqué techniques as we work through this 10-month project. You will have the quilt done just in time for the winter of 2015.Dates: April 6 & 7, May 4 & 5, June 8 & 9Work Time: Monday 5:00pm-9:00pm or Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $31.00 per monthInstructor: Heather Lofstrom & Angela Jones

Monthly Mini’s 8 series Starting this fall -- Monthly Mini’s Brand New Series! Each month members will pick up a kit including pattern, fabric and hanger. Brighten up a little corner of your home or make them a great gift for someone you love! Sign up soon, space fills quickly.

Serging Through the Snow… See how I managed to work the season into this? Only it seems we’re having summer already! Who can figure this weather out?

In my service column I didn’t want anyone who owns a serger to think I was neglecting them. A serger is a great tool to have in your sewing arsenal. Everyone should have one. It’s the sports car of sewing, small and fast. A serger can expand what you can do, and do it faster. It doesn’t limit your creativity, rather it expands it. There are even quilt patterns that can be made entirely with a serger.

90% of all problems with sergers come from threading mistakes. If your stitch isn’t right odds are you need to rethread it. I suggest if you are new to serging, or have a new serger you’re not 100% familiar with, thread it, unthread it, thread it (repeat, repeat). Practice, practice, practice. Do this before starting any projects. It will cut down your frustration level in the future.

The other 10% of serger problems come from trying to “help” the fabric. Be One With Your Machine. Let the feed dogs do their job. Don’t bend, jerk, pull, push, or do sudden turns with your fabric. Just guide it through. Bending the needles in a serger, at these high speeds, can cause havoc.

Maintenance is similar to a sewing machine with one notable difference. I tell you NOT to use canned air on a sewing machine. But on a serger it’s fine. After every project, open the front door and the left door (most machines have one) and blow all that lint out. Then oil the upper looper bar, put in new needles, and you’re good to go. If you’re not sure on cleaning and oiling please come see me.

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Some other serger tips:

Make sure your needles are inserted all the way up. We sell a needle holder that makes this much easier.

Change needles after every project. You’re going much faster, so there’s more friction to dull them.

Remove pins! The knife blades really don’t like them. You may think you can keep ahead pulling pins, but these machine move fast!

Practice threading with different colored threads. Learn which tension control affects what part of your stitch.

Use thread designed for a serger. You’ll get better results.

Good tweezers are a must! We sell, what I think are, the best ones. They are not expensive and a great tool when doing your threading.

Have fun with your serger!

suMMertiMe saMpler appliqué ssaJoin Julie for a whimsical project using cottons and batiks appliqué. She will walk you through several techniques to help you succeed in making this fun wall hanging. This project includes some embroidery, machine appliqué and minimal hand-stitching. This is a two part class.Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up (proficient with machine appliqué)Dates: Wednesday, May 27 & June 10Times: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $35.00Instructor: Julie Wright

beGinninG Wool appliqué bWaLove the wool projects, but not sure where to start? Let Lorraine show you the basics. Learn to transfer designs and several beginning stitches to get

you going. Wool projects are a great way to spend time indoors, warm and cozy.Skill Level: BeginnerDate: Saturday, April 11 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pmFee: $15.00Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

beGinninG paper pieCinG bppWe’ll cover multiple methods of paper piecing (also known as foundation piecing) in this class, including traditional paper foundations, muslin foundations, and the freezer paper method. This is a technique

class--so no actual project--but you’ll have samples to refer to when you tackle your next paper piecing project or block of the month.Skill Level: Easy/BeginnerDates: Wednesday, June 10, 17 & 24Times: 5:00pm-9:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Jones

stash buster & pre Cut Class sbpCDo you have a bunch of Pre Cuts? Or is your “Stash” Out of Control? Let Heather help you in 2015 with this fun class to use up some of those fabrics! We will be working from the book Perfect Quilts for Precut Fabrics. Each month Heather will walk you through completion of a quilt top all while using up your stash and Pre Cuts!Dates: Monday, April 6, Pattern: Barn RaisingMonday, May 4, Pattern: Little RedWednesday, June 3, Pattern: Spin City (small)Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00 each sessionInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

eMbroidery basiCs ebThis class is for people who own Janome, Bernina, Baby Lock or Brother sewing machines. No Pfaff, Viking or Singer machines. You will learn the basics of how to hoop your fabric, transfer a design, basic editing, and stitch the design out. Fee is $35.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Dates: Tuesday April 14, or Friday June 19Time: 10:00am-12:00pmFee: $35.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM)Instructor: Jeff Vogel

beGinninG MaChine quiltinG bMqHave a quilt top done and not sure what to do next? Join Heather as she walks you through the “In’s & Out’s” of Machine Quilting. In this free-motion machine quilting class you will learn everything about quilting your quilts from A to Z. Lots of hands on machine quilting in this class! Learn by doing basic shapes and master the skills to quilt your next quilting project on your machine. Straight line and free motion quilting will be covered. Skill Level: Beginner/ Intermediate BeginnerDates: Tuesday, April 21Thursday, June 25Time: 9:30am-5:30pmFee: $25.00 Instructor: Heather Lofstrom

basiC bindinGs bbNow that you’ve got a quilt top made; and tackled the quilting… How do you finish it off with a nice looking binding??? I’ll teach you how! You’ll learn how to measure and attach binding, miter corners, and how to calculate fabric for different widths of binding you might like to try. This is a technique class --so no actual project--but you’ll have binding samples to refer to when you are ready to bind your next quilt. Skill Level: Easy/BeginnerDate: Monday, May 11Times: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Joness

basiC kaleidosCope bloCks bkbLearn Simple row-by-row assembly of kaleidoscope blocks. A fun way to use large and novelty prints. NO “Y” seams in this class! Class requires a 60 degree ruler and book. Skill Level: Advanced beginner and up, accurate ¼ inch sewing requiredDate: Saturday, May 9Time: 9:30am-2:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Julie Wright

Classes: Perfecting Your Technique

CoMputers 101 With Jeff CoMpFor those of you who love to embroider but struggle with computers, this class will teach skills deeded to enhance your embroidery software experience such as drop and drag, transfer designs, finding saved projects, and whatever else comes up. Bring your laptop, or with advance notice we can provide one for you, if you use a desktop PC.Date: Monday, June 8Time: 2:00pm-4:00pmFee: $20.00Instructor: Jeff Vogel

basiCs With Jeff JeffDo you need help threading, winding a bobbin, simple maintenance and just knowing how to use your sewing machine? Jeff will help you with your “tension” issues and get you started. Even if your machine is 40 years old, bring it in and learn how to use it! This is not intended to replace the My Bernina or Baby Lock Basics classes, but rather a quick start or review until you can attend them. All machine brands welcome. Sorry no sergers.Dates: Tuesday, April 28, May 19, June 16Time: 3:00pm-5:00pmFee: $15.00Instructor: Jeff Vogel

thank Goodness it’s friday tGifCome in for a fun filled time with Heather and Lorraine on Friday nights! Work on your projects without any interruptions and dinner is included. Bring your group of girlfriends, or come in and make new friends! Space is limited, so sign up early!Dates: Friday, April 17, May 8, June 5Time: 5:30pm-MidnightFee: $20.00 each sessionInstructor: Heather Lofstrom or Lorraine Preuss

open seW friday osfJoin us for a fun filled day of Open Sewing! You bring whatever project you would like to work on. We provide assistance if needed, lunch, and a space to work without any distractions. Bring your friends for a “retreat style” day, or make new friends each month.Dates: Friday, April 17, May 8, June 5Time: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00 each sessionInstructor: Heather Lofstrom or Lorraine Preuss

open seW saturday ossCan’t get enough open sew time? Fridays don’t work for you? We’ve added some Saturdays! Your projects, our classroom; uninterrupted sew time with assistance provided, if needed. Lunch included. Limited space, so sign up early!Dates: Saturday; April 25, May 23Times: 10:00am-4:00pmFee: $20.00Instructor: Lorraine Pruess

seW savvy Club ssCAll brands of sewing machine owners are welcome! This is a special club for sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts. We offer special discounts and drawings on club days, special sewing retreats, and much more. Membership is $60.00 per year. We meet quarterly on the third Thursday and following Saturday. Sew Savvy Club Members get to see all the latest and greatest projects, techniques and gadgets. Come in and be inspired to try something new!Sew Savvy Meeting Dates: Thursday, June 11Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmSaturday, June 13Time: 9:30am-11:30amSew Savvy Open Sew Day: Free for Sew Savvy MembersDate: Friday, April 10Time: 8:00am-5:00pm

anGie’s april fools aafWhat better way to spend April Fools day than a day of sewing??? And,hope your projects don’t play jokes on you! Bring a project of yourchoice to work on. Lunch & snacks included.Date: April 1Time: 10:00am-5:00pmFee: $30.00Instructor: Angela Jones

aMeriCan seWinG Guild asGContact Bethylin Driscoll: 970-245-6646 or email [email protected] for more information.Dates: Saturday, April 11, May 16, June 20Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

anita GoodesiGn aGdBring your machine and come sew out a new exclusive embroidery design $30.00 for the quarter, that is $10.00 a month for new designs and

time to complete the project! So, you don’t have an embroidery machine? We can set you up! For three months you pay $60.00 total, and each month we will set up a

machine for you to sew out this exclusive embroidery design. We only have room for eight to attend in the morning or afternoon session. Or, if you wish to receive just the quarterly packet containing all the designs and instructions, you pay only $30.Fee for 3 months: $30.00 (Bring your machine)$60.00 (Use our machine) Dates: Thursday, April 16Thursday, May 21Tuesday, June 23Times: 10:00am-12:00pm OR 2:00pm-4:00pm

pinterest party ppAre you addicted to Pinterest? Do you search around on Pinterest for ideas on your next project? Heather does this plus cleans & organizes the house, cooks, gardens, shops for boots, goes on dream vacations, all from the living room and her iPad. Now Heather has decided to put these cool quilting projects in motion and complete some of them. Join her for “Pinterest Party.” Heather will take patterns and quilting ideas she has seen on Pinterest, and you will get to come to a fun class where you will complete a project “As Seen on Pinterest” as well as partake in some fun snacks and ideas on various subjects.Pattern: Sweet Retreat Weekender ToteDate: Wednesday, May 6Time: 10:00am-4:00pmInstructor: Heather LofstromFee: $40.00 includes pattern for project, light lunch, & snacks

serGer boot CaMp sbCDoes your serger keep breaking threads? Does it create tension for you or just need tension adjustments? Or, do you just have questions in general about how to use your serger more effectively? This is the class for you! ALL BRANDS of sergers WELCOME! This class is very limited in space, so please sign up early.Date: Tuesday, April 14Time: 2:00pm-4:30pmFee: $30.00Instructors: Jeff Vogel & Brian Davis

Learn Something New at Hi Fashion Sewing Machines!

Mastery Classes for All Skill Levels

Learn Basic Skills: Bernina, Baby Lock & Janome

My Bernina Classes MbMy BERNINA classes are included with your purchase of any BERNINA machine or software from Hi Fashion Sewing Machines. Classes help the owner get the most out of purchase. Registration is required and a kit fee may apply. BERNINA owners that did not purchase a machine from Hi Fashion Sewing Machines may also attend classes for a fee of $30.00 for each class. Class kit fee is $20.00. Hi Fashion Sewing Machines wants you to enjoy your new machine and we encourage you to take advantage of classes to learn all the neat functions that your BERNINA will offer you.Class 1The Basics! This class covers basic information on the machine, needles and thread. Learn the basic functions and features of your BERNINA. Everything from sewing a seam to installing a zipper will be covered in this class.Class 2Explore functions further. This class will explore different types of decorative stitches, embellishments, and other techniques with your BERNINA.Class Dates are as follows:Class 1 Wednesday, April 15, 9:30am-1:00pm Tuesday, May 19, 1:00pm-4:00pmClass 2 Wednesday, April 22, 9:30am-1:00pm Friday, May 22, 2:00pm-5:00pmClass 1&2 Saturday, June 27, 10:00am-4:00pm

My Bernina softWare version 7 v7All owners of the BERNINA Version 7 Software, we will progress through the software workbook and build basic skills for creating your own personal designs successfully. Dates: Thursday, April 2, 10:00am-12:00pmThursday, May 7, 10:00am-12:00pmThursday, June 4, 10:00am-12:00pmInstructor: Heather Lofstrom

JanoMe basiCs Class JbCNew to Janome? Or have you had your machine for a while without having lessons? We are happy to help! We feel you should be confident in what your machine can do. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Date: Wednesday, April 15Time: 2:00pm-4:00pmFee: $10.00 (kit)Instructor: Lorraine Preuss

bernina WebCast Webinars 2015 bWWBERNINA educators will be doing webinars for the following:

All About Embroidery- A quick lesson in Machine Embroidery. All skill levels and machine brands welcome.Dates: Thursday, April 23: Chocolate Is Good For You Kitchen towels with Chocolate Embroidery recipes.Wednesday, May 13: On the Curve Positioning and embroidering multiple designs on a curved edge.Friday, June 12: Take Me With You Working with knit fabric and cut=a=way stabilizers. Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Virtual Bernina Club- Lessons in other areas of sewing besides quilting and embroidery. All machine brands welcome.Dates: Thursday, April 23: Lifestyles, Today’s Table Set a lovely table with a custom reversible table topper.Wednesday, May 13: At Your Fingertips Combine Old and New to create a WOW!Friday, June 12: Easy Style Dress Embrace the Maxi Dress, embellish with decorative stitches. Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Software Inspirations- BERNINA software lessons and techniques will be shown.Dates: Thursday, April 23: Flower Show Learn how to create lightweight embroidery, appliqué and more.Wednesday, May 13: I Was Framed Learn to work with a photograph and art canvas.Friday, June 12: Make Mine Plaid Create plaid effects in many different ways, pattern run and fills. Times: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Design Works- Date: Friday, June 12: Set a Table Create a fun burlap placemat with Paint Works.Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

baby loCk basiCs blbThis is an entry level to your new machine; we highlight functions and features that may not be the first thing you see about these great machines. We want you to be comfortable with your new machine and use its full potential. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Dates: Wednesday, April 8, May 13, or Tuesday, June 16Time: 10:00am-12:00pmFee: $10.00 (kit)Instructor: Trista Pike

baby loCk serGer blsCongratulations on your new serger! This lesson is especially fun with the impressive air threading that we all love about Baby Lock. We will move right along with different stitches and threading techniques to familiarize you and get you on your way serging. Fee is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.Date: Tuesday, April 28Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmFee: $5.00 (kit)Instructor: Trista Pike

Class poliCies1. Pre-registration and payment required to hold space in class.2. No refunds if student cancels less than seven days prior to class start date. No refunds are given for classes missed.3. Full refund will be made if class is cancelled by Hi Fashion. A full week’s notice will be given.4. A student is expected to have all required supplies as per class supply list prior to first session of class. A 10% discount will be given for regular

price supplies purchased for class.5. Supplies purchased for a cancelled class may be returned as long as they were not cut items. Receipt required.6. Please make arrangements for your children.

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