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


Monday, March 12, 2012

Bernina Dealership

SOOO....

I have spent the last month researching Bernina and I am thinking that we may bring a dealership to our shop with an onsite Tech Repair guy...or as I like to say...Berninaman...

I have gotten so much great feedback from our instore customers and through Facebook, it seems like Gainesville is ready for a Bernina dealership. 

If we choose to go with the dealership, we will have a week in Chicago for training and the machines will be in store in May.

Wow!!  Let me know your thoughts!

April 2012 Classes are Posted!

We have 2 great classes in April! 

We have our apron class - which is a carry over from our December class schedule and then a 4 patch beginner quilt class.  This class is going to be offered in the daytime and at night!



We look forward to seeing you...