Country Traditions Where Friendships & Quilting Traditions Begin PFAFF 3rd/4th Quarters 2015 Edition AUTHORIZED PFAFF DEALER PFAFF Newsletter Summer got off to a slow start with a lot of rainy days to give us good reasons to stay inside and create! As the days continue to get longer and hotter, we know that the crisp cool days of fall are just around the corner with a Passport 2.0 new palette of rich colors to inspire us. Just like mother nature, the Creative Center has been busy creating a new grouping of classes Creative Center Coordinator Scott to inspire you as well! Ambition 1.0 Quilt Ambition 2.0 Expression 3.5 Quilt Expression 4.2 Performance 5.0 Creative 3.0 Creative 4.5 Creative Sensation Pro Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont, NE 68025 (402)721-7752 Are you a new PFAFF owner or had yours a while and need a refresher? We have a full line of Thursday night owners classes as well as the all day Friday and Saturday classes planned. As part of our Christmas in July celebration join Scott in the popular Deck the Halls embroidery class. This fun class will help you master the art of rehooping and precise positioning. In August we are thrilled to be having Diane Gloystein from Sulky coming to teach a fun and information packed two day Sit & Sew Workshop! Learn how to free-motion quilt with decorative threads, make pintucks, 3-D applique and much, much more! The class registration fee includes all four project kits, lunches, snacks and lots of fun! Be sure to call and sign up Today as space is limited!! The month of September is packed full of exciting classes!! Take your machine to the next level in Above and Beyond or learn the tips and tricks to creating your own stitches in Stitch Creator Applique. New to embroidery and need to learn the basics? ABC Embroider is a great beginner redwork project that will have you wanting to embroider all the time! Sensational Trapunto is back again by popular demand. This great class will having you playing with a lot of different features of your Pfaff Embroidery machine, to create a trapuntoed quilt block that is completelly stitched and pieced in the hoop! Starting in October is a fun new class, Roses For Freedom! This great 6 - month class will have you playing with optional machine feet and stitches on your machine, while making this stunning quilt! Learn how easy it is to applique using your embroidery machine with our Merry Christmas project by Lunchbox quilts. Rounding out the year in November is LuAnn s popular Sew Trendy Bag. This fun bag is made completely in the embroidery hoop! We look forward to seeing you in our Classroom Studio! Email Us info@countrytraditionsonline.com Shop Online Anytime! www.countrytraditionsonline.com Creative se w ng i qui Happy Quilting lti ng se Center rgi ng m a c hines Scott Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 Thurs. 10-8:00 Sat. 10-5
PFAFF Machine ClasSes PFAFF R e f e r a F r i e n d...if you are a Country Traditions PFAFF owner & you Refer a Friend who purchases their New PFAFF from Country Traditions & they mention your name, you could receive a Gift Certificate from Country Traditions* Non-CT PFAFF Owners SAVE SOME MONEY with the Classroom Access Pass Not a CT PFAFF Owner (Purchased your Pfaff Sewing Machine, Embroidery Machine, or Serger from Country Traditions) Yet? Purchase our Classroom access pass and receive the benefits of a CT Owner. The Classroom pass is your ticket into all the Technique and Owners Classes. Purchase a Pfaff Machine from us within 90 days of Purchasing your pass and get the Classroom Pass fee back in a Country Traditions Gift Certificate! Classroom Access Pass Fee: $500.00 *Effective 4-1-2013 PFAFF Owner Classes Pfaff Owners Class Registrations are complimentary with purchase of your machine from Country Traditions. Some additional supplies may be required. Country Traditions Class Policies still apply. Machine Owners 1: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, July 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, September 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, November 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn the basics of your machine, ranging from cleaning & maintenance, to moving around your machine, to practical stitches & techniques. Machine Owners 2: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, July 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, October 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, December 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Explore the world of decorative sewing. Find out how easy it is to do machine applique, create unique effects using a twin needle & even do cross stitches with your machine. Also learn stabilizer basics & see how they will add to your creativity. Machine Owners 3: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, August 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, October 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, December 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Quilting with your PFAFF is a breeze! See how easy it is to set your machine for free-motion quilting, or thread your machine with invisible thread and create the look of hand quilting with your machine. Also learn to create your own labels using the built-in alphabets on your machine. Machine Owners 4: (Covers all Embroidery Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, August 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Thursday, October 29 10:00 am - 1:30 pm or Thursday, December 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn the basics of your embroidery machine while we create a simple project that will have you work through sizing, rotating, moving, precise positioning, & stitching out your design. All Day Machine Owners: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Friday, July 17 9:30 am - 4:30 pm or Saturday, September 12 9:30 am - 4:30 pm or Friday, November 6 9:30 am - 4:30 pm This All-Day class covers all the information given in Machine Owners 1-3. Non CT Owners $250.00 + Supplies or Classroom Pass Serger Owners: (Covers all Sergers in the PFAFF line up) Saturday, TBA 10:00 am - 1:30pm Come and learn the ins and outs of your new Serger, from cleaning and maintenance to changing from one stitch to another stitch. Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, register at least a week before the class date for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class is a go. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited.
PFAFF Embriodery Machine Technique Classes Deck the Halls Friday, July 24 10 am - 4:30 pm Create this stunning Redwork Embroidery while mastering the Precise positioning on our machine! 360mm x 200 Embroidery design Registration: CT Owner $39.99 + Supplies NON CT Owner $59.99 + Supplies Sensational Trapunto Thursday, September 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Design this beautiful Trapuntoed quilt block completely on your machine. Learn Stitch Creator, Tapering, Shape Creator and more! *Must have a Creative Vision, Creative 4.5, Creative Sensation or Creative Sensation Pro* Sew Trendy Bag Thursday November 5, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Create this fun and trendy cross body bag almost completely in the embroidery hoop, including sewing in the zipper!! 240mm x 150 Embroidery design Instructor: LuAnn ABC Embroider Friday, September 11, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Learn the basics of machine embroidery while making this simple redwork embroidery. Make the full quilt or break it apart and make a wallhanging or table runner. 200mm x 200 Embroidery design Mylar Cardinals Friday, November 13, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Learn how easy it is to make your embroidery shimmer without the use of metallic thread! This fun design collection features (10) mylar cardinal designs as well as (10) redwork cardinals. 240mm x 150mm Embroidery design Merry Christmas Friday, October 23, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Find out how easy it is to do applique using your embroidery machine to make this cute quilt for Christmas. Make the full quilt or make the wall hanging. The option is yours! 240mm x 150 Embroidery design Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, register at least a week before the class date for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class is a go. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited.
Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402) 721-7752 Sulky of America Presented by: Diane Gloystein National Educator for Sulky of America Country Traditions and Sulky of America Presents: Sit and Sew Retreat We are super excited to be having Sulky National Educator Diane Gloystein coming to teach an information packed and fun filled 2 day Retreat August 7th & 8th, 2015. Based off the new book Embellish your Life that Diane coauthored with Joyce Drexler. In this hands on retreat you will learn: - Free-motion Quilting Basics - Free-motion Quilting with Decorative Threads - Raw Edge Applique - Machine fed/free-motion Couching - Pin-Tucking - Twin Needle - Curved Piecing - 3-D Applique - Puffy Foam Embellishing - How to use different stabilizers to transfer designs - Plus Much More! The Retreat Registration Fee of $199 (CT Pfaff Owner), $249 (Non CT Pfaff Owner) includes the following: (2) Days of Education, (4) Project Kits, (2) Days of Lunches, Snacks, and lots of fun that is sure to take your sewing to new levels!. We look forward to seeing you there! Call or stop into Country Traditions TODAY to get registered! Space is limited! Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont, NE 68025 (402)721-7752 Email Us info@countrytraditionsonline.com Shop Online Anytime! www.countrytraditionsonline.com Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 Thurs. 10-8:00 Sat. 10-5
Above and Beyond Technique Thursday, September 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PFAFF Machine Technique Classes Above and Beyond Machine Techniques. Take your skills and techniques to the next level with this class. Learn to create labels on your binding, see how much fun it is to create your own stitches in "Stitch Creator", plus much more!. PFAFF owners of Expression 3.5, Expression 4.0/4.2, Performance 5.0 and all Creative Machines can complete all the techniques shown in class with their machines. Stitch Creator Applique Circle Sorbet Friday, October 16, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursday, September 10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm TNT Thursday, August 27, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Scared of changing your tension? Not sure what needle to use with which thread? This is the class for you! Come and play with different threads, needles and the dreaded tension and learn how these three things work together to create stunning works of art. You will need the book "Thread Work Unraveled" for this class All Brands of Machines Welcome Using the Stitch Creator feature on your machine, you will edit and create (3) signature stitches to applique and quilt your wall hanging. Must have: Performance 2058, Performance 5.0, Creative 3.0, Creative 4.0, Creative Performance, Creative 4.5, Creative Vision, Creative Sensation, Creative Sensation Pro. Create this fun modern Quilt-as-yougo quilt while learning how to use the Circle Maker Attachment for your PFAFF Machine. Must have an Expression 3.0/3.2/3.5, Quilt Expression 4.0/4.2, Performance 5.0 or a Creative Line Machine. Roses for Freedom Block of the Month 75 x 75 Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a 1 hr lecture demo on how to use different feet for your sewing machine, along with stitches and specialty threads to make this wonderful Quilt. Using the Laser cut applique block kits, from Island Batik, makes putting this quilt together a breeze! Meets from 11:00am - 12:00am for 6 months Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, & March 19 Registration: CT Owner $74.99 + Book, Monthly kits & Supplies Non CT Owner $99.99 + Book, Monthly kits & Supplies Machine Quilting Basics Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructor: Leslie Would you like to learn the ins and outs to machine quilting? Let Leslie guide you through picking out a design, showing you how to transfer it on, and achieving that perfect quilted stitch, whether you are using a straight stitch or free-motioning. Registration: $19.99 + Fabric & Supplies Koala Dream Studio Have you been dreaming of having your own Koala studio? Stop by the Creative Center to look at the range of options and get your new studio ordered Today!! Sewing & Craft Club Pricing Most HQ class fees include a quilt top already loaded on the machine. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their class supplies. Visit www.countrytraditionsonline.com to see class projects and to Register for classes on line.
Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont, NE 68025 Come & Visit Our Wide Selection Of: 7,000 Bolts of Quality Quilting Fabrics Quilting Supplies & Classes Pfaff & HQ Creative Center Home Decor, Gifts & Collectibles To Our Friend: Visit Us Online! countrytraditionsonline.com Store Hours M-F 10-5:30, Thur 10-8, Sat 10-5 Email: info@countrytraditionsonline.com Phone (402)721-7752 Creative Sensation Pro Pure Perfection Let your imagination soar with exclusive stitch categories, such as Ribbon Stitches, Stacking Stitches and much more. Create, customize, and personalize them to make something truly distinctive. Every stitch: absolutely precise. Every seam: flawless. Every embroidery: simply extraordinary. Experience the art of sewing perfection with the ultimate sewing and embroidery machine: Creative Sensation Pro. ActivStitch Technology Original IDT System Increased Embroidery Speed Ribbon and Stacking Stitches Large Embroidery Area 360mm x 350mm Creative Color Touch Screen 360 Built-in Embroidery Designs 690 Built-in Stitches 8 Sewing Fonts & 6 Embroidery Fonts Stitch Creator Shape Creator Straight Stitch Plate Safety Sensor Cutwork Embroidery Needles Customizable LED Lighting 3 Embroidery Hoops 360mm x 200mm, 240mm x 150mm, and 120mm x 120mm. Plus Much MORE!! Stop in today and take the Creative Sensation Pro for a Test Drive. Why buy from Country Traditions Complimentary Lifetime Owners Classes 1 year Birthday Machine Check Up Thank You 20% off Shopping Spree Knowledgeable Pfaff Certified Support Team (Over 60 years of combined experience) On-Site Certified Pfaff Technician