Old News From 2007

Archived News From Temecula Valley Sewing Center - 2007

This page is an archive of old posts from 2007 on the What's New page.

12/5/07 - 20 days till Christmas!

Hello Everyone,

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1) Embroidery Club will be held this Saturday, December 8, 2007, at 10:00AM. This is the last Embroidery Club meeting of the year! Embroidery Club is a great monthly event that we host, and is not make or model specific. It is actually a great event to attend if you are curious about embroidery. We teach attendees about new techniques and new products, you will have a chance to share your latest projects, and we have a great discount for attendees on all of our embroidery products on Embroidery Club day. This Embroidery Club will cover a lot of content because it is 2 months worth of Embroidery Club jammed into one! What is the price of Embroidery Club? Not only is Embroidery Club free, if you attend our Embroidery Club session, you have an opportunity to purchase any/all items we present at a discount after the meeting. Did I mention that Embroidery Club is FREE?!?! Another bonus for embroidery club attendees; the new "Gift of the Month" will be unveiled. Oh yeah, and we have snacks too!

2) A Sit & Sew session will take place after Embroidery Club on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 11am - 3pm. For a session fee of $10 you can join Georgianne Beebe as she gives you guidance with embroidery techniques, help with stabilizers, or general sewing questions. You can bring in a new project or a work-in-progress to work on. Spend the afternoon sewing and chatting with Georgianne!

3) TVSC has ordered 17 Christmas Design Packs from Dakota Collectibles. Only one of each pack will be available. Each of these packs will be offered at a GREAT discounted rate of 50% off! There will be only 17 completely different packs that include "Christmas Favorites" from past Christmas designs. Any of these packs would make great Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and are great for buying for your own Christmas projects and homemade gifts as well. The designs will be available next week and are on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to stop by and get yours!

4) TVSC is now a drop-off location for Toys for Tots during the 2007 holiday season. Toys for Tots is an organization sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to help collect toys for needy children who might not receive something for Christmas otherwise. Bring in an unwrapped toy to TVSC for donation to Toys for Tots to help make a child's Christmas special.

5) As usual, Temecula Valley Sewing Center will be closed on December 24 and 25 for Christmas, and also on December 31 and January 1st to celebrate the new year.

11/1/07 - Hello everyone,

Yes we are getting started a little early this year, but it's just because everyone waits for this sale to buy their machines, so we decided to make it easy for everyone and start it today!

My third annual Spirit of Christmas Sale starts today! Discounts on merchandise will be the same as last year. Here are the discounts:

  • Sewing machines.................. 20% off MSRP
  • Embroidery machines........... 20% off MSRP
  • Sergers............................... 20% off MSRP
  • Sewing cabinets................... 10% off
  • Books................................. 15% off
  • Patterns.............................. 15% off
  • Embroidery software............ 10% off MSRP
  • Embroidery designs.............. 10% off
  • Notions................................ 15% off

*Discounted from Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price

The Spirit of Christmas Sale is my special way to honor my Lord Jesus Christ's name and birth. I specifically do not appreciate retailers who try to take Christ out of Christmas, in an attempt to boost their Christmas sales. (Wouldn't want to offend anyone, right?) The Spirit of Christmas sale is my attempt to keep people thinking about the true meaning of Christmas. I hope you will enjoy my attitude regarding keeping my heritage and tradition alive. If you were trying to protect a holiday that was important to you, I would certainly give you the same respect.

Anyways, this year's Spirit of Christmas Sale ends January 1st, 2008. Discounts do not apply to merchandise previously sold by Temecula Valley Sewing Center. See store for other restrictions and details.

Since I figured that my customers wouldn't want to show up for Embroidery Club on the last Saturday of November and December due to the holidays, I rescheduled Embroidery Club's last meeting of the year for Saturday December 8th. Embroidery Club will meet at the usual time, 10:00AM. Embroidery Club WILL NOT meet on the last Saturday of November, nor the last Saturday of December. This December 8th meeting is the final meeting in 2007! Call the shop if you need to ask any questions. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 8th!

9/6/07 - Hello Everyone!

We just got back from Janome Institute in Reno, NV. We got to see the new machines that are coming out from Janome, and I know you are going to be very excited about these machines. Most of the machines that are coming out are part of a product line called "Magnolia". Choose from a basic 6 stitch to a 30 stitch machine. You can even pick up a serger for a song. Great value isn't all you will get with the Magnolia line. You'll also enjoy much of the same state-of-the-art technology that goes into the more sophisticated machines.

There are 5 machines in the Magnolia line:

Magnolia 7034D Serger

  • Electronic Speed Control
  • Rolled Hem Capability
  • Differential Feed to Prevent Fabic from Puckering or Stretching
  • Color Coded Thread Guide
  • 3 or 4 Thread Utility Serger

Magnolia 7306 Sewing Machine

  • 6 Built-in Stretch & Utility Stitches
  • 4 Step Buttonholes
  • Push-in Bobbin Case

Magnolia 7312 Sewing Machine

  • Push-in Bobbin Case
  • 4 Step Buttonholes
  • 12 Built-in Stretch & Utility Stitches

Magnolia 7318 Sewing Machine

  • Convertible Free Arm for Circular Sewing
  • 18 Built-in Stitches
  • Top Drop-in Bobbin
  • 4 Step Buttonhole

Magnolia 7330 Sewing Machine

  • Computerized
  • 30 Built-in Stitches
  • 6 Sensor Type Buttonholes
  • Memorized Needle Up / Down
  • Built-in Needle Threader
  • Start / Stop Button

The new Janome machine we are most excited about is the Memory Craft 200E. This machine is a stand-alone embroidery machine, and is the ultimate combination of affordability and superior performance. The 200E is reliable, durable, and user friendly.

Memory Craft 200E Embroidery Machine

  • Ball bearings on upper and lower shafts for ultimate durability and reliability.
  • Backlit LCD touch screen provides clear and easy stitch and feature selection.
  • Auto-declutch bobbin winder makes bobbin winding a breeze.
  • USB memory key compatible.
  • Multiple resizing capability- 90, 100, 110 and 120%.
  • 45 degree design rotations.
  • Compatible with Janome software.
  • Screen messages in 11 languages.
  • Extra-high industrial type presser foot lift; useful for bulky projects.
  • Built-in needle threader makes threading quicker, easier and efficient.
  • Thread cutter for thread tails.
  • Multi-folder memory system; more storage, more options.
  • Maximum embroidery size: 140 x 140mm; optional 50 x 50mm hoop also available.
  • 73 built-in embroidery designs.
  • 3 monogramming fonts.
  • Embroidery speed up to 650 spm.
  • Built-in carry handle.

Janome also announced a special "Heart Truth" HT2008 Sewing Machine. Janome America is a proud partner with The Heart Truth Campaign to help build awareness of the dangers of heart disease. Heart disease kills more American women than all cancers combined. As a first year partner, Janome has designed a machine accented in red in support of The Heart Truth Campaign.

Heart Truth HT2008 Sewing Machine

  • Computerized
  • 50 Actual Stitches
  • 3 One-Step Buttonholes
  • Memorized Needle Up / Down
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Built-in Needle Threader
  • Superior Feed System (SFS)
  • Horizontal Jam-proof Bobbin System
  • Auto-Lock Stitch

There are many more new products coming out from Janome in the near future. Come in to Temecula Valley Sewing Center any time to see the latest and greatest new products from Janome!

7/26/07 - Great News!

1) New for TVSC - Gift of the Month by Martha Pullen.
Each month Martha Pullen creates a new embroidery project called "Gift of the Month"; this project is available on CD and includes a single embroidery design, project instructions, a tips & tricks sheet, and some original handwork designs. Temecula Valley Sewing Center is now a Gift of the Month dealer, and has the Gift of the Month projects available during the month for only $7.00. Sign up for next month's project during Embroidery Club and recieve a $2.00 discount. June 2007 project CDs are still available for $10.00. If you would like to have some fun with other people doing the Gift of the Month Club project, come in and take Georgianne Beebe's Gift of the Month Class featuring the different techniques introduced in the Gift of the Month project instructions. Only basic sewing experience is needed to take the class, and project kits are available. Kit price varies based on project requirements.

2) TVSC is now an authorized Juki dealer.
Last month I told you that I had submitted a dealer application to Juki and the good news is that I was approved! I have already received a batch of their sewing machines and we have some sergers on the way. The machines are excellent quality for their price range, and the sergers are premium quality. Juki is well-known for being a leading manufacturer of industrial machines and sergers, and we are proud to have become a dealer of their machines. Come in some time soon and see these great new machines.

3) Boxed variegated embroidery thread sets 50% off (limited to stock on hand).
We have boxes of Poly-X40 brand, 100% polyester variegated thread, in boxes of quantity 25 spools, for 50% off. This is the same great thread we have been selling for a year or so. Get yours while supplies last, for only $99.95!

4) New Bernina Activa 210 sewing machine set up for demonstration.
Bernina has come out with a new lightweight sewing machine that is now their least expensive real Bernina machine. Bernina has always had their Bernette line of sewing machines but the quality doesn't compare to the real thing. If you've always wanted a Bernina, but have found that they are just outside your price range, come in and see this great machine! See the machine in our shop, or view the details now on Bernina's website.

5) All floor model machines discounted up to 20% (7-28-2007 thru 8-4-2007).
Starting this Saturday, after Embroidery Club, all of our floor model machines will be discounted. Normally we wouldn't sell certain floor models for a discount if they are new, but during this week-long sale we will have a minimum discount of 10% off of our already low prices on any floor model sewing machine, serger, cover stitch, or embroidery machine. Most of these machines have literally stitched for less than a minute. Take advantage of this opportunity knowing that your purchase is still covered under the complete manufacturer's warranty.

6) Save up to $2100 when you buy a NEW Janome sewing machine. (This weekend only, Friday 7-27-2007 thru Sunday 7-29-2007) Limited to stock on hand, DC2007LE not included.
This weekend only come in and save on any new Janome sewing machine in stock. Pricing for this weekend can save you up to $2100 off of the MSRP. We have 34 machines in stock that will be included in this special. Between this and our floor model discounts, this weekend is the best time to buy a sewing machine this summer! Remember, we offer financing on ANY sewing machine purchase. Come fill out a finance application and we can tell you, within minutes, if you are approved. Finance terms available to review at TVSC, not all applicants will be approved, DC2007LE not included in this special offer. Limited to Janome stock on hand.

7) Project Linus Tea Party Saturday, August 4.
On Saturday, August 4 from 11:00am to 3:00pm, TVSC will be hosting an appreciation day for those involved with Project Linus or for those who desire to learn more about Project Linus. This will be a chance to meet the local coordinators for Project Linus. There will be refreshments, label sewing, door prizes, and lots of fun! Come join this team of loving individuals who dedicate their time to making kids feel special through their blanket donations. To RSVP (not necessary, but appreciated), or for further information regarding your Project Linus Chapter, please call (858)350-0328, or send an email to pl.sd.ncc-swriverside@mindspring.com You can also find out more about Project Linus by going to their national website ProjectLinus.org.

8) Our new online Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery bookstore has been a real hit!
Thank you to everyone who has purchased books through the TVSC website. The launch of the online bookstore has been a real hit, and we are excited that we are able to have this service on our website. If you haven't been there yet, be sure to visit the "Books" page of the website by clicking here: Sewing, Quilting, & Embroidery Books.

6/22/07 - An Exciting Week!

1) Bernina is having a 75 hour sale that starts today. View the details of the sale on Bernina's website, Bernina of America

2) This week I met with Juki, and turned in my dealer application to become a Juki dealer. Juki has not processed my application yet, but I am looking forward to hearing positive news from them in the next week or so. Juki has some awesome machines that will help satisfy some people's needs. We are waiting anxiously for Juki's response!

3) Janome FINALLY shipped us their new compact sewing table, made especially for their 6500, 6600, and 1600 series machines. This table is made to perfectly fit these machines into a flush sewing surface. If you have a Memory Craft 6500, 6600, or one of the 1600 series machines, you will definately want to see this table.

4) Embroidery Club is next Saturday, the 30th of June. Be here at 10AM for an hour or so of learning and fun with the rest of the Club. For details regarding Embroidery Club, see our Classes & Events Page. If you love embroidery like we do, you should consider attending!

6/13/07 - Hello Everyone!

Father's Day is this weekend, Sunday June 17th, and Temecula Valley Sewing Center will be closed. I am a father of a wonderful little boy, and we are going to spend time fishing together. If the weather is like it is today, it should be a great day down in San Diego where we are going. Happy Father's Day!

The class schedule has been updated this week with 2 new classes. I've also updated some class times, as Georgianne was gone for a week due to a family emergency. Have a look at the Classes & Events page for details.

I received two new Horn cabinet models last week. Both are very functional pieces that are sure to wow you. One is Horn's new 5172 Deluxe Craft / Sewing Table. This model is a wonderful combination of a sewing cabinet, cutting table, and drawer chest all in one. The other model is Horn's new Multilift 2000 Table. This table is has electronic height control, and raises high enough to use as a cutting table. You will love these new pieces. Come by sometime and take a look!

Model 5172 Deluxe Craft / Sewing Table Details

Finishes Available:

  • White with Oak Trim (.81)
  • Sunset oak (.85)

Dimensions:

  • Width: 29 1/4" (72" Open)
  • Depth: 40"
  • Height: 35"
  • Weight: 242 lbs.

Features:

  • Melamine mar resistant surface
  • Sturdy steel to steel connectors
  • Large work surface
  • Drop leafs and support panels installed
  • Rounded corners for safety
  • 2 deep drawers and 2 shallow drawers on nylon rollers with stops
  • Touch-Release 3 position airlift with lock
  • Large cutout for easy use of most embroidery machines
  • Easy roll lockable casters
  • Manufacturers Lifetime warranty

Multilift 2000 Table Details:

Finish:

  • White with Oak Trim (.81)

Dimensions:

  • Width: 60"
  • Depth: 29"
  • Height: 29 3/4" to 42"
  • Weight: 194 lbs.

Features:

  • Dual electric lift legs allow for smooth height adjustment
  • 2 button controller raises or lowers the table to the right height for you
  • Three position touch release airlift to raise and lower your sewing machine
  • Power strip included for easy connection of your machine and other electric accessories
  • Large 60" X 29" work surface doubles as a cutting table
  • One drawer on nylon rollers with stop and storage slot for filler board and insert
  • Completely assembled just install casters
  • Optional 3 drawer caddie (05.81) available for more storage (fits under 2000 drawer)

Thank you for coming to the website, and I hope to see you soon,

Brian

5/27/07 - Hello Everyone!

I'm really excited about our website. I purchased another domain, www.sewingcenter.tv, and a new website hosting plan with special features that I have already started working with. We now have an awesome bookstore type program on our site, and I have some other neat interactive ideas for the website. I hope you enjoy the site as it grows. For now, please check out the Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Books, and let me know what you think!

Thank you for coming to our website,

Brian

3/8/07 - Hello Everyone!

Temecula Valley Sewing Center's Embroidery Club is having a contest. Contest participants should make a square shaped sign-like wall hanging, finished with backing and binding, with at least one embroidery design, and either the words "Temecula Valley Sewing Center" AND/OR "Embroidery Club" embroidered on it. The measurements of the sign-like wall hanging are such that it will be displayed within one of the squares of our store's front windows, which maximum dimensions are 20 wide by 22 tall. Any further embellishment to the sign-like wall hanging is encouraged. We want to show other customers that we are having fun in embroidery club, and I think this is a great way to do it.

When your contest entry is finished, bring it to Temecula Valley Sewing Center and we will hang it in the window. Entries should be made so that they will hang in the center of the 20 by 22 inch window pane, by a rod that is 3/8 to half of an inch thick, located directly behind the top pane. Entries will not be accepted that hang outside of the 20 by 22 inch window pane. For specific details, see Brian, Gwen, or Aileen.

All entries must be submitted by March 31. (The deadline has been extended). Entries will hang in the front windows of TVSC, and ALL customers will have an opportunity to judge these entries until Embroidery Club in March 2007. During March's Embroidery Club, all Embroidery Club attendees will have a last chance to vote for their favorite hanger. Votes WILL NOT be anonymous to TVSC to ensure that only one vote per customer is entered. Votes will be counted by TVSC and the winners announced at April's Embroidery Club. Winner need not be present to win.

1st prize is a box of embroidery thread
2nd prize is a free ETO collection, and roll of stabilizer
3rd prize is a package of embroidery needles and a can of 505 (small size)

Dakota Collectibles Design Solutions AlphaSizer class is coming again. This software class teaches hands-on techniques to size, rotate, mirror, and combine embroidery designs. You will also learn to add lettering to create personalized take-home embroidery projects. With a minimal $50.00 classroom fee, you will receive a FREE Dakota Collectibles design collection, exclusive to the class - a $49.95 value! You will also receive a Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon for any Dakota Collectibles design collection - ANOTHER $49.95 value, and Five FREE alphabets - ANOTHER $49.95 value. Customers who already own Dakota Sizer or AlphaSizer can bring their first edition software and receive special pricing to update to the 2nd Edition. Dakota will have awesome specials on new purchases of Dakota Sizer and AlphaSizer.

This Dakota Collectibles Design Solutions class is scheduled for Tuesday April 17th, from 12PM-4PM & 5PM-9PM. Space is limited, so call to reserve your spot today!

Bernina is celebrating their 75th anniversary, March 15th through 19th. If you have been looking for a great deal on a Bernina sewing machine, go to http://www.berninausa.com for the details.

We want to say thank you to all the blanketeers that participated in the Project Linus "Make a Blanket Day 2007". We received about 50% more blankets than last year, and that means that 50% more kids in need will have new blankets and feel like somebody cares about them! As you know, for every blanket you donated, you received a drawing entry to possibly win a Janome DC3050. We drew the winning ticket, and the winner is... DeNiese Vanlerberghe of Murrieta! Congradulations DeNiese, and thanks to all of you who participated.

1/23/07 - Happy New Year to you all!

I have a feeling that 2007 is going to be really special year for all of us. I went to a Bernina dealer meeting yesterday in Ontario, and listened to what they have planned for the first half of the year, and there are some exciting things happening.

If you have been on the fence about purchasing a new machine or software, please note that as of January 31, 2007, Bernina will no longer offer software upgrades from within V4. This means that you would not be able to upgrade or update to V5 after the 31st if you own V4 editor lite software. Bernina has a special "trade in your dongle" program going though. If you trade in your old Bernina software dongle, Bernina will give you $200 off the purchase of their designer plus software, or $100 off the purchase of Editor Plus. This trade in program is not nearly as good as the one that they had going a few months back, but still gives you a nice break on the price. This dongle trade in program ends 6/30/07.

Bernina announced yesterday that many machines and accessory prices will increase on February 15, 2007. Unfortunately, due to the softening of the US dollar, and the exchange rate to Swiss francs, they had to increase prices. Keep in mind that you have about 3 weeks to make a decision to buy your new Bernina products at the current pricing. On a positive note, right now Bernina is offering special financing options (OAC). Check with us for details.

Bernina has an exciting new Activa 210 sewing machine coming out soon. Up to this point Bernina hasn't had any machines in this price range, and this means more people will be able to afford a Bernina machine. They have always had their Bernette line of machines, but the quality isn't nearly as good as the real Bernina machines. They didn't give us an ETA on the machines being available for purchase, but we are hoping soon! MSRP for the machine is $599.

Embroidery Club is this Saturday, January 27, 2007, and we have some great new techniques, items, designs, etc., to share with you. Gwen and Aileen have been working hard to put this together, and you shouldn't miss this first meeting of the year. We are going to be having a special contest which will be announced in the club, and you will have a chance to win some great prizes. Make sure you are here by 10AM this Saturday, and remember that you don't need to bring your machine, and Embroidery Club is FREE!

After embroidery club, Georgianne Beebe will have a special embroidery class, "Embroidery on Sweaters and Knits". Class will start at 11:30AM and ends at 2PM. Join Georgianne and learn the basic techniques of embroidery on sweaters and knits. She will address stabilizers and hooping so as not to distort your garment, and other small tips for a successful design! Class fee is $10.

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