Atlanta Sewing Center

Saturday Software Sampler $15

Calling all Artista software owners! An exciting new program is here that will help you get the most from your embroidery software. Each month through November, ASC
will host a virtual software presentation by a Bernina Educator. Each month will include a software lesson with instructions for the various levels of Bernina embroidery
software. You will also receive instructions for using your new software knowledge to create a project. This class will be hosted via the internet and conference call using
the latest technology. You will be able to see the Bernina Educator's computer screen, and hear her presentation.

Duluth’s class is presented at 11:00am.
Marietta’s class is presented at 2:00pm.

No meeting in January
Saturday,February 20
Saturday, March 20
Saturday, April 17

Limited Seating—Register Today!
Duluth: 770-622-1880
Marietta: 770-428-5522
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Virtual Bernina Club $15

January’s VBC features Cool Cutwork. Antique Cutwork is lovely and treasured. Learn to create your own cutwork designs with the new and innovative Cutwork Accessory.
Create, repurpose or ‘add detail to retail’ for baby items, home décor and ladies apparel—impress the ‘tween’ in your life with some edgy Reverse Applique.
Thursday, January 28 7:00pm $15.00
Friday, January 29 11:00am

February Purseanalities
March Transformations
April There's No Place Like Home

Professional Home Decorating Seminars

     Are you ready to make professional Window Treatments for your home or start a new career? Now is the time to join Carol Hayford, a Pam Damour Certified Drapery Instructor, and learn the professional techniques of the drapery workroom. The techniques include measuring, calculating yardage, treatment design, pattern design, fabrication, and installation.
     All techniques are designed to use a regular home sewing machine with the appropriate feet and accessories. All kits are provided. Class size is limited to 6-8 students. Call the Duluth Store to sign up for one of the Drapery Seminars. 770-622-1880
     Find descriptions of each class on the Class page under Professional Home Dec.

Crazy for Quilting Weekend
Sat & Sun, Feb 27 & 28

     Do you need a weekend away from normal routine? If so, join Lisa Blejwas and Carol Hayford for a Crazy for Quilting Weekend. This quilting retreat is for new or seasoned quilt lovers. At this special two-day quilting retreat you will have opportunity to sew two wonderful projects; a parallelogram and triangle block hanging and a quilted cosmetic bag. Kits for both projects will be pre-cut so you concentrate on piecing and quilting techniques. Techniques covered will include piecing, adding borders, traditional quilting
with the walking foot, free motion quilting and the finishing touch of a perfect binding.
     Your retreat fee includes all kits for projects, water and snacks. (Don’t forget Lisa and Carol’s famous goodie bags and raffles!) Some supplies are needed. Early registration
is $189.00. Registration after January 31, 2010 is $199.00.
     A deposit of $100.00 is required at registration. Final payment will be due by February
5, 2010. If you are unable to attend the retreat, you must cancel by February 5, 2010 to receive your deposit back. We want you to have the best quilting retreat experience possible, so space is limited.
Reserve your place today by calling Atlanta Sewing Center. Duluth 770-622-1880

Embroidery digitizing Retreat
June 11-12, 2010

Mark your calendar now for the Adorable Ideas Embroidery Event at ASC. This is a must attend event for ALL embroiderers no matter what skill level you possess. It includes two full days of fun where everyone learns techniques such as lace, cutwork, fringe and foam; stabilizer basics; tips and notions to make your embroidery life easier; and how understanding the fundamentals of digitizing will simplify your projects and help you
enjoy embroidery more. Both days are packed with instruction and projects where you will actually learn how to do the advanced techniques used by pros the world over.
     As an added bonus if you sign up by March 15, 2010 you will receive a DVD valued at $59.95.
     This amazing John Deer Retreat is only $99.00, which includes retreat tuition, lunch and snacks both days.
     Sign up early to reserve your seat.
Duluth only: Friday/Saturday June 11- 12, 2010 9am-5pm
770-622-1880

Serger University
Saturday, May 1, 2010 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 2, 2010 pam-3pm

     Dust off those Sergers and get them out of the closet! It’s time for a Serger mini-vacation! Join us at the Atlanta Sewing Center in the Duluth store for a two-day Serger Retreat with Carol Hayford, Martha Pullen Licensed Instructor.
     The main event at Serger University will be a Martha Pullen Serger Blouse. From jeans to dinner suits, this is a top you can wear with anything. The blouse is composed of insertions, decorative serger pin tuck and embroidered edgings. The neck edge is finished with a mock-piping technique using the serger rolled edge and a fabric binding.
     We will also make a zippered bag completed on the Serger.
     Your class fee of $219.00 for this two-day Serger Retreat includes project kits, snacks and bottled water. You will need to provide your own lunches. A deposit of $100 is required. A supply list will be available when you register. Reserve your space today by
calling the Duluth store 770-622-1880.