WIN A GREAT SEWING MACHINE

Sew On - Sew Forth is having a terrific challenge! In honor of Terry Atkinson coming to Rochester and Buffalo (November 20th and 21st - respectively), they are giving away one sewing machine between there two locations. Sew (lol) I'm sure you want to know the details on this challenge.
Here are the basics:

• Using Terry Atkinson designed fabric, either Paisley Party or Neutral Territory lines, and using one of her designs from one of her books or patterns

• You may embellish or customize any of Terry's patterns or designs any way you like. Creativity is AWESOME, however you must use one of her designs as a base for your creation.

• You must use at least 75% of one of Terry's two fabric lines (Paisley Party; Neutral Territory)

• Submissions are due in either the Rochester store or Buffalo store by November 16th.

For more detailed info on this challenge and the opportunity to win that great Project Runway sewing machine by Brother, click here.

To help more of you meet this challenge, why not join me on November 7th at the Rochester Sew On - Sew Forth store for my Happy Holidays class that was in my last post? Call Kathy at (585) 427-0080 or email her at sewonsewforth@aol.com to register for this class.

Happy Holidays Table Topper

As promised in the last post here is one of my fall Happy Holidays table toppers.

Isn't Terry's pattern striking?

Why not join me Saturday morning, November 7th and make your very own Happy Holidays table topper? Or maybe you need a new tree skirt for yourself or as a gift for a newly married couple. How about a little tree skirt for that someone special in an apartment or nursing home? Terry Atkinson's pattern Happy Holidays, goes together effortlessly. Using Terry's easy method of turning simple rectangles into triangles - you'll have your top done in no time flat.You won't be able to make just one! I couldn't!

Here are the details for Happy Holidays Class.

Saturday, November 7th
10am - 3pm
Sew On - Sew Forth (Henrietta, NY)
Call Kathy (585) 427-0080 to sign up.
Cost $35 plus supplies.
A pdf supply list is available when you register.

When you call Kathy at Sew On-Sew Forth be sure to mention to her that you read about this class on my blog.

In my next post I will fill you in on the Challenge that Sew On-Sew Forth is having. They will be giving away a new sewing machine!

Sunday Sew Day

It was the first Sunday Sew Day at Sew On-Sew Forth in Henrietta this weekend. There was a small crowd that gathered from 11am to 4pm. When we arrived something good was brewing in the kitchen for our taste buds later in the day.
Everyone found a spot to set up and started to sew. Here's a look at what some were up to...

Cheryl was busy learning how to make lace embroidered Christmas ornaments on her sewing machine. I hope that I'll be a happy recipient of one of her handmade ornaments this year! (Hint, hint.)

Dot was learning about all the new stitches on her new sewing machine. She made a great festive pumpkin for the season and was trying out some really neat decorative stitches. I can't wait to see the final pumpkin!

Next thing I know, Kathy the manager of Sew On-Sew Forth was ringing the snack bell. It was time for a little refreshment break. Apple cider, some homemade chicken stew, Italian bread and 'Danny' baked some decorative cookies for dessert.


One more peek at what was happening at Sunday Sew Day...

I guess all this cold weather we have been having has lent itself to all of us thinking about the upcoming holidays. Deb was pin basting her turkey (LOL)!

Sew On-Sew Forth just got in the current Terry Atkinson's line of fabric from Red Rooster. Here is just a glimpse of some of it....

Is it not luscious? I have already started working on a project or two using the Neutral Territory fabric line. I will be teaching one of Terry Atkinson's new patterns (Happy Holidays) at Sew On-Sew Forth in Henrietta on Saturday, November 7th. I hope some of you will join me then.

When I finish up my Happy Holidays table topper, I will post some photos and fill you in on how and where to sign up for my class. As a side note Terry herself will be coming to Rochester just before Thanksgiving bringing a trunk show and giving a lecture/demo. Stay tuned for more details on that as well.

Until next time, keep on piecin' - Kathy