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Algonquin Sewing Center Newsletter
March/April
2009
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Sewing Machines, Sergers, Fabrics,
Yarns, Notions, Quilting Supplies, Patterns...
We Have It
All For You!
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Good Day Everyone!
I'm so glad to finally have a chance to get down
to writing my first newsletter. I guess I'd better introduce
myself to those of you whom I haven't had the pleasure of meeting
yet. My name is Cyndi Teather, and I am the new owner of the
Algonquin Sewing Center. I have been living in the area since
1995 when I was posted here with the Army. Having
completed my service in the spring of 2007, I was really interested in
doing something different and hopefully finding more time for my
favorite hobby of sewing. I have been extremely fortunate to have
stumbled upon the perfect new career with the Algonquin Sewing
Center.
So
far I have been having a great time learning the ropes. With
Linda sharing the benefit of her knowledge and experience, and the
support of Brigitte and Helen, I think I might just know what I'm
doing before Christmas. I've also very much enjoyed meeting all
our customers, and I can't wait to see lots more new faces as the
winter fades away and everyone can get out and about again.
Cyndi
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What's
New?
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The staff and I have been very busy so far this year
getting new stock in and on the
shelves. We've been working at stocking up on the usual items,
while adding some exciting new bits and pieces. We've brought
in some new fabrics, with plenty more on the way.
Our yarn selection is back up to level for the moment, but it moves
fast, so we're always ordering more in. In response to many requests,
we now carry bamboo knitting needles.
In the cross stitch department, we have a new display rack that holds
all the hundreds of colors of DMC floss we carry. Dimension
patterns are still available to be ordered on request.
If you've had the opportunity to stop into the store recently, you
would know we have been quite busy moving furniture around and making
space for our sewing machines. We have restocked the entire
line of Husqvarna sewing machines
and Sergers and would love to
give you a full demonstration of their amazing features.
If you haven't seen our flyer yet, you can see
it online at our website. The deals are incredible! If
ever there was a time to buy that machine you've been dreaming of,
this is it.
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Quilt Marc Is
Coming!!
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Now for the BIG NEWS!
Quilt Marc is coming to the Algonquin Sewing Center April 2nd.
Don't miss this chance to enjoy the most entertaining quilting demo
ever! Marc is a representative of N Jefferson Notions and is
going to give us some great demos of the newest and neatest notions
available in the Quilting department. This is definitely a must
see event. There will be three chances to catch Marc in action;
10am, 1:30pm or 6:30 pm. Book your seat now; cost is $5.00 and
proceeds will be donated to the Children's Poverty Action Network of
Renfrew County.
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Knitting
Contest:
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Just a reminder about our knitting contest! Entries
for the three categories - socks, sweaters and afghans are due into
the store by March 31. Judging will be completed in April and while
every entry receives a gift, winners will also be awarded a $50 gift
certificate. Watch for our winners on the website and in an upcoming
newsletter!
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Ongoing and Upcoming Courses:
Knitting Club with Karen
Postponed! was March 23, 2009. Four week course. Cost is $60
+ tax. Rescheduled to the fall.
Thimbleberries Club with Karen
Continues on
the last Tuesday of each month until December
Geraniums Wall Hanging with Karen
April 8th and
22nd. Cost is $30 plus materials.
Flannel Quilt - Tapestry Bouquet with Karen
March 11th, 16th and
25th from 6:30 - 8:30
Shiva Paintsticks Hands-On Workshop with Helen
April
14th, 10:00- 12:00 One session: $15 includes
supplies
Owners Classes for Sergers with Linda
May
2 from 10:00 - 12:00, Serger I
1:30 - 3:30, Serger II
May 9 from 10:00 - 12:00, Serger III
1:30
- 3:30, Serger IV
Software Seminar with Linda
Late April (date to be confirmed) from 6:30-8:30pm, How to use 4D software.
4D Cross stitch Program with Linda
May
14th from 6:30-8:30
The following
courses are planned, but the dates have not been confirmed yet. More
information will follow and will be available on the website.
Sew Creative Embroidery Club with Linda
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Course with Brigitte
Kids Sewing Classes coming this summer
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