What's New?

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 [email protected] 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.

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.

8/11/06 - Hello everyone, I just got back from a dealer meeting with Janome. At this meeting I got to see the 9 new sewing machines they have coming out this fall.

My personal favorite new sewing machine is Janome's new Decor Computer DC2007LE. This limited edition computerized sewing machine has many great features and accessories, 30 stitches, an automatic buttonholer, Janome's 7-piece feed dog, auto-lock, needle up/needle down, a built in needle threader, a convertible free arm, auto-declutch bobbin winder, and a digital display. MSRP for the machine is $649.

I am also very excited about Janome's new stand alone embroidery machine, the Memory Craft 350E. This new embroidery unit is much like the Memory Craft 300E, but is not replacing the 300E. Janome is just giving it's customers more choices! The biggest difference between the 300E and the 350E is that the 350E will be able to accept USB sticks. The 350E will still be able to use an ATA/Compact Flash card, but with the ability to use USB sticks, this new machine will be even more easy to use. Other features that are new for the 350E are design rotation by 1 degree, and design scaling in 1 degree increments. The machine also has a new ball bearing for the upper shaft, increasing the durability and longevity of the machine. Best of all, the machine has a MSRP of only $1549.00.

We will have two different Janome Hello Kitty sewing machines coming in soon. These machines are adorned with Hello Kitty designs, and are a perfect present for a young girl. One is a 3/4 size machine, and the other is a 1/2 size machine, identical to Janome's Sew Petite.

To give you all the details of the new machines would just take too long to type out. Please come by the shop and see the new exciting machines. We have a wide assortment of machines that will accomodate a user of any skill level, and we have a machine that is in just about anyone's price range.

3/13/06 - I know I am a little late writing this message, but I want to say thank you to everyone that participated in the Project Linus "Make a Blanket Day". I had around 100 blankets donated, which I thought was awesome! The winner of the Janome DC3050 sewing machine was Prayers and Squares, a local church sewing group. Here is a picture of them, with Claudia Rose of Fairy Godmother Guild. Claudia is on the left, and the Prayers and Squares sewing group is on the right.

The awesome turnout really made this event exciting for me, and I can't wait until next year to do it again. Don't forget that Temecula Valley Sewing Center is a year-round drop off point for Project Linus!

1/21/06 - I'm a little short on making this announcement, but for those of you who machine embroider, Temecula Valley Sewing Center will be starting a new embroidery club next week. The embroidery club will start next Saturday, January 28th, at 10AM. This embroidery club is free, and is not brand or model specific. Embroidery club will be hosted by Aileen Woerth, will last about an hour or so, and will take place on the last Saturday of every month. We have wonderful mini lessons to share with you that will teach you some of the special techniques of machine embroidery. We will be sharing the newest embroidery products and designs with you, as well as offering you a chance to ask questions about your embroidery. The best part of our embroidery club is that it is free to everyone! You don't have to have bought a machine from us. Embroidery club will be a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other embroiderers in our community, learn new techniques, see new products, and enhance your embroidery throughout the year! We look forward to seeing you here at Temecula Valley Sewing Center!

11/08/05 - It's been a while since I said anything about what's new here at my store. I've arranged for a new teacher to come in and start teaching heirloom sewing. The first classes are block of the month type classes, and will be starting up in January. Our new teacher is Georgianne Beebe, and I know you will be very excited when you see the amazing work that she does. See our classes and events page for more details and some sample pictures of her work!

Oklahoma Embroidery (OESD) has just sent us an update for our embroidery take-out system. The new update allows our customers to build their own packs of embroidery designs. No longer will a customer be forced to buy a complete pack of embroidery designs when they really only wanted 1 design in a pack. These new packs will be available in either 10 or 20 design selections. Suggested retail for the 10 pack is $49, and $69 for the 20 pack! We need to order in the special CDs that these packs will burn on, but it shouldn't be long before we can offer these packs to you!

Last but not least, we have another used machine in the store. It's actually my mom's old Bernina 131. It's in great shape (after all it was my mom's machine, and I have done all the service on it). It's a great full size machine, and fits in a price range that makes it an excellent choice for even a beginning sewing or quilting student.

8/07/05 - I just got back from Janome Institute in New Orleans, and all I can say is WOW! You are in for a BIG surprise when their new machines come out. The official webcast for the unveiling of their new top of the line machine is set for August 20th, and you don't want to miss it. Even if you are not in the market for a new machine, you just have to take a look at how awesome the new Janome MC11000 is. I don't want to ruin all the excitement by telling you about it's features now, but this machine is really going to change the whole sewing machine and embroidery world. It is very amazing. We should have our MC11000 in the store by August 25, so plan to come by and let us show you this fine machine!

7/23/05 - What's new is that the website is getting a total makeover! If you haven't been here in a while, you will notice new pages, new banners, menu, pictures, graphics, etc. The site is still under construction, but I continue to work on this website as much as possible, and hope that it provides you with the information you need as our customer. Most of the old site pages are working, there's just a few new ones that haven't been completed. Please come back soon and see the finished site!