Thursday, August 23, 2012

Class Schedule for August & September 2012



2012 Classes &Events

August & September
 
Monday—Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Closed Sunday
Upstairs in the Oaks Mall Plaza
6785 W Newberry Rd
Gainesville FL 32605
Phone:  352.283.2210
August & September Specials

830LE-A LE-gendary Deal:
Purchase an 830LE through August 31st and receive:
$500 Gift Certificate,
Free Jumbo Hoop, 
Free USB Stick,
Free Thread Pack,
 Free Collector Tin,
VIP Trip to BERNINA
BERNINA Artista Clearance: 
Close out on Artista 730 E Machines–while supplies last!
Spellbinding Savings
 September 13th-24th
Purchase & Save Instantly!                    
$399-$999—Save $50
 $1000-$2299– Save $100
 $2300-$4499—Save $150
$4500-$6499—Save $250
$6500+ Save $500
B215 Machine $699
700D Serger $699 
 Buy 1 Presser Foot Get 2nd at 1/2 price
    Don’t Forget to Schedule Your Machine Cleaning!
 
 
 
Classes and Events for August & September 2012
 
 
Holiday Gifts                          $45
Taught by:  Natalie            Class size limited to 6
Tuesdays  9/25,  10/2, 10/9          6:30pm-8pm
Get a jumpstart on Holiday Gifts!  Join us for this 3 week class where we will make a different gift each week that can be completed in class.  Kits  for each project are included in cost of class.
 
Apron                                          $20
Taught by:  Natalie    Class size limited to 6
Thursday 9/13                    6:30pm-8:30pm
On Display in our Front Window!  A quick and easy  apron is great for gifts or to keep  for yourself!  Make in Holiday Fabrics to celebrate the season or choose Fabrics to use year round.  Kits Available $20.
 
Sit & Stitch                               FREE
Friday  8/24,  9/14, 10/5       6:30pm-8:30pm
Come and join us for an evening to work on projects, socialize, ask questions, and just have some fun!
 
Beginning Quilting             $15/session
Taught by: Natalie     Class size limited to 6           
Thursday 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18  6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn the basics of quilting!  Take just 1 session or take them all. 
Session 1:  Intro to quilting tools, reviewing the pattern, using a rotary cutter and rulers.                                                          
Session 2:  Review Seam Allowances, begin piecing your quilt top                                        
Session 3:  Complete quilt top                   
Session 4:  Sandwich, quilt, & bind.
 
Block of the Month              $25
Taught by:  Rosemary  Class size limited to 6
Thursday 8/30, Ends May 2013   6:30pm-8:30pm            Meets last Thursday of each month   
Women of Courage BOM will bring us incredible stories of women from our past who have made a difference in our world. Our BOM includes the pattern and fabric to complete the 98” x 98” Quilt Top.  Fabric is from Nancy Gere’s Women of Courage collection for Windham Fabrics.    Designed by Denise Lipscomb of Common Threads. 
 
Pillowcase Party                    FREE
Saturday 8/18, 9/15                           1pm-3pm
The 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge is a great way to make a difference in our LOCAL community         donating pillowcases to a charity.  Make one with us today or drop one off.   Kits Available $10.
 
Learn Your Machine              $40
Taught by:  Natalie            Class size limited to 6
Saturday 8/18, 9/15                 10am-1pm
Come and learn the basic features of your sewing machine.  We will make  a  Table Runner and Place mat. 
 
Hand Dyed Bowls                      $25
Taught by: Jean Paty   Class size limited to 6          
Thursday 8/23                             6pm-8pm
If you can make a zig-zag stich on your  sewing machine, then you can learn to  create bowls, placemats, and coasters.  We are going to coil and sew ordinary utility cording into a neat bowl. Class fee includes a choice of hand-dyed cord.  Bring a spool of your favorite variegated thread.
 
Bailey Bag                                 $45
Taught by:  Natalie      Class size limited to 6
Saturday 8/25                                  10am-2pm
Sample in store.  Our most popular and requested class!  A bag with innovative pockets & unique strapping system to easily convert from diaper bag to a stroller bag.  Large enough for a diaper bag or laptop—great for multi-tasking moms! 
 
Hot Pads                                    $20
Taught by:  Natalie      Class size limited to 6
Saturday 9/8                               10am-12pm
Kit Included in cost of Class.  Learn how to make Hot Pads!  This is a great opportunity to get   Holiday Decorations and Gifts started!  I’ll show you how to add a matching 10 minute Table Runner and  Kitchen Towel.
 
 
 

Monday, July 9, 2012

FREE CLASS: Serendipity Bag

Summer Serendipty Bag


Tuesday July 17th 6pm-8pm

Create your own signature bag for summer! The Summer Serendipity Bag is the perfect palette for artistic embellishment. Make it in a favorite fabric and add embroidery, monograms, ribbon trims, and other embellishments of choice!


 

Sunday, July 8, 2012

July 2012 Newsletter


Local Email List

As many of you know, Chickadee Shops was online for 5 years before coming to the Oaks Mall Plaza. Our Email list is compiled of our wonderful customers all over the world.

We need to separate our local email subscribers: To subscribe to our LOCAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER for sales & promotions, please hit REPLY to this newsletter email and let us know!

New Store Hours

We are so excited to share we are now going to open earlier and stay open later!

Beginning Monday, July 16th— Chickadee Shops New Store Hours will be:

Monday—Friday 11am—6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Closed Sunday

Welcome Sew Make Do!

Last month Kim closed her studio doors at Sew Make Do, making way to focus on the exciting life changes of the birth of their first child.

We are lucky to share our classroom space with Kim and her amazing classes.

Register for any of Kim’s classes through Chickadee Shops or through www.sewmakedo.com

Get Started with Sewing $35
Saturday 7/14, 8/11 1pm-3pm
This crash course will get you comfortable with using a sewing machine, whether you're brand new to sewing or just need a refresher course. You'll learn the basics of threading a machine, winding a bobbin, straight stitching, back stitching, zig-zag stitching and other key topics. All materials will be provided, including fabric, thread, scissors, and pins. You'll even leave with a finished project!

You must bring your own sewing machine, pedal, and power cord, along with a few extra bobbins and the manual, if you have it. All other supplies will be provided.

July 2012 BERNINA Specials

830LE—A LE-gendary Deal:

Purchase an B830LE through August 31st and receive a $500 BERNINA Gift Certificate

BERNINA Artista Clearance:

Close Out on Artista 635 LE & 630 Machines and 730 E Machines—while supplies last!

635LE & 630’s include a FREE Tote Set


Competitor Coupon Day

We know how amazing those Competitor Coupons are and now, on the last Tuesday of each month, Chickadee Shops will honor Competitor Coupons.

Only 1 Coupon Per Customer on Coupon Day
Not Valid on Sale Price Items
Not Valid on BERNINA Machines or Accessories
Not Valid on Software

It’s not too late to sign up for the BOM with Rosemary!

Block of the Month $25
Taught by: Rosemary Class size limited to 6
Thursday 7/26— Ends May 2013 6pm-8pm
Meets last Thursday of each month

Women of Courage BOM will bring us incredible stories of women from our past who have made a difference in our world. Our BOM includes the pattern and fabric to complete the 98” x 98” Quilt Top. Fabric is from Nancy Gere’s Women of Courage collection for Windham Fabrics. Designed by Denise Lipscomb of Common Threads.

Fun Stuff

Bowl Class with Jean Paty: Amazing class and the ideas are endless! Quick and easy projects that make great gifts.

Michelle’s bowl turned out great & Rosemary 4 coasters!




We now have a selection of hand dyed ropes in store!   
  • Our Naked store front will have a sign in the next week!
  • BERNINA is unveiling a new 7 series machine in July!
  • We’ll be visiting the Tree City Quilt Guild in August
  • Minkee Monster Embroidery Class in August
  • Follow us on Facebook!
  • Class Ideas? Techniques you want to learn? Notion suggestion? We want to know! 
  • Email us: info@chickadeeshops.com

July & August Classes

New Class Schedule is out!

BERNINA is teaching August 1st & 2nd Classes Only 6 spots so Reserve your spot now!
8/1:    Ruffle Pillow
8/2:    Applique

FREE CLASS BY BERNINA:   Summer Serendipity Bag


Create your own signature bag for summer! The Summer Serendipity Bag is the perfect palette for artistic embellishment. Make it in a favorite fabric and add embroidery, monograms, ribbon trims, and other embellishments of choice!




 


Monday, May 14, 2012

BERNINA's The May You Save Event


The May You Save Event
May 10th - May 21st

Come in NOW for savings on NEW machines, accessories and software!







Wednesday, March 21, 2012

New Quilt Kits!

New Cuddle / Minkee Quilt Kits!


Pre Order Now - Ships 03/28/12

$65.00

Don't forget to order the backing & binding!

Animal Print Cuddle Quilt Kit, the popular and easy to sew row by row quilt. Inside the box you will find (17) approximately 5 X 58 inch strips of cuddle fabric along with a free quilt pattern. More fabric will be required for the backing and the binding. The finished size is approximately 60 X 72 inches.

Sample available of Animal Print in Store

Cuddle Quilt Kit Animal BrownCuddle Quilt KIt Black/White Zebra