The Email Newsletter For Creative Machine Art Enthusiasts
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Dear Sulky Friends,
Wow! It's the middle of December already, and I surely hope all of you are more prepared for the holiday than I am. We have been remodeling and adding an addition onto our house (all year it seems but it really has ONLY been 9 months), and though it should have been done in September, here we are in December still trying to get all the contractors out of the house before Christmas. (I know many of you have been through the remodeling nightmare and can relate!) Fred and I are about to complete the sale of our Florida home to our son, Eric, and have now moved up to North Carolina permanently. So, of course, all my Florida "stuff" had to have a place, thus the addition. I know, we all have too much stuff. I can justify a great deal of mine because it is work-related, but certainly not all of it! But still...it's my stuff! Fred and I got an early Christmas present this year (and really the only one I wanted). As many of you know, Bright, our beloved toy poodle of 16 years, passed away in July. About three weeks ago, we found a beautiful little poodle puppy in a nearby town. She is another black toy poodle, now also named Bright, who has already brought so much joy into our lives. One does forget, however, how much energy puppies have after being with an older dog for so many years. But, she is a constant delight. Christmas is nearly upon us and as busy as we all are, it's good to remember how many blessings we all have in our lives. Fred and I wish you all a wonderful Christmas holiday and we hope you are surrounded by your loved ones. For those of you who have family or loved ones in the war, our prayers are with you and them. Merry Christmas from Joyce and Fred, and everyone at Sulky.
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Until next month - Express Yourself!Joyce Drexler Creative Director and Co-Founder of Sulky of America
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AND WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?????
How about a gift certificate to attend one of our upcoming 2008 Sulky Teacher Certification Programs? If that special person in your life has not been able to figure out what to give you this year - this is the answer!
Have them call 1-800-874-4115. East of the Mississippi River, contact Cathy Pope at Ext. 161, and west of the Mississippi contact Michelle Perez at Ext. 176.
LOOK AT THESE ALL NEW, EXCITING PROJECTS FOR 2008:
Sulky Fiber Bubbles Scarf
Using elegant silk dupioni and shimmer organza, create a magnificent scarf for dressing up a casual outfit or turning anything into nighttime chic! This fun and easy technique is adaptable to clothing, ready-to-wear, home-dec and more. It is a terrific way to fall in love with elegant fabrics. Diane Gloystein, Free-lance Sulky National Educator, and an invited Bernina Fashion Show Designer, developed the technique for 2008.
Sulky Salmon Water Bottle Holder
It seems like everyone is carrying around a bottle of water these days, but how many are doing it with "style"?! This thirsty fish will make it fun and fashionable to have a bottle of water with you at all times. Think how much the young people in your family would love to have one of these! Not only is it practical because of the convenient strap and insulated body, it is really cute! This project is based on a pattern designed by Lee Fletcher, Sulky Freelance National Educator.
Sulky Mystery Puzzle Tote
There is nothing more fun than creating something that puzzles everyone. How did she do that? This fun technique can be used on any garment, home-dec item, and more.
Designed by Ellen Osten, National Education Coordinator for Sulky, Ellen incorporates all kinds of hints and tips to make this special. Filled with pockets and a unique way to turn this tote, you'll be making dozens of these for friends who will beg you to teach them how to do it.
Pizzazz Pedestal Pot
Corded bowls are not new, but Pat Rodgers, Freelance National Educator for Sulky, sure has made this one unique. With Pat's trademark flair for pizzazz - she decorates this bowl with threads and her famous "hangie-downy's"! This pedestal based bowl can be both elegant and casual. But either way it is so much fun to make. People will not believe this piece of art was created on your sewing machine.
Chenille America Flag Pillow
This patriotic pillow incorporates many techniques that make it fun and dimensional. The white stripes and blue stars areas are chenille, which add dimension and softness, and the writing is done with a machine-fed stitch (not free-motion) - the perfect message in support of our country. (Traditional chenille making will also be taught.)
Sulky Sewing Companion Caddy
Our last project is still in prototype format, awaiting the arrival of the new Michael Miller fabric chosen for Certification Training, but we knew you'd want to see it now!
The caddy is designed to hold all of your sewing essentials to take to class or to keep by your machine. The cover design is embellished with a Sulky "Puffy Foam Picket Fence" along with bar-tack flowers and decorative stitching. This project is based on a pattern designed by Lee Fletcher, Sulky Freelance National Educator.
ANNOUNCING...
Sulky of America's
Certified Teacher Training Program
ALL NEW CLASSES FOR 2008
Increase your earning potential
while doing what you love to do!
Become A Sulky Certified Teacher
FOR FUN or FOR PROFIT!
NEW Class Schedule...
These locations will be your only chances to learn how to teach these dynamic, NEW classes. Don't wait. Sign up today.
| MARCH, 2008 | ||
| 03/12 - 03/14 | Tampa, FL Comfort Inn Conference Center | Educator - Ellen Osten |
| 03/26 - 03/28 | Marina Del Ray, CA Marina Del Rey Hotel | Educator - Lee Fletcher |
| 03/28 - 03/30 | Houston,TX Hilton Garden Inn | Educator - Suzy Seed |
| MAY, 2008 | ||
| 05/07 - 05/09 | Louisville, KY Holiday Inn Hurstbourne | Educator - Pat Rodgers |
| 05/30 - 06/01 | Buffalo, NY Buffalo Conference Center/Hyatt Regency Buffalo | Educator - Pat Rodgers |
| JUNE, 2008 | ||
| 06/06 - 06/08 | Seattle, WA Courtyard By Marriott | Educator - Linda Simmons |
| SEPTEMBER, 2008 | ||
| 09/12 - 09/14 | Denver, CO Red Lion Hotel | Educator - Pat Welch |
| 09/26 - 09/28 | Omaha, NE Regency Lodge | Educator - Pat Welch |
| 09/26 - 09/28 | Marlborough, MA Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel | Educator - Pat Rodgers |
| NOVEMBER, 2008 | ||
| 11/13 - 11/15 | Kennesaw, GA Hilton Garden Inn Kennesaw | Educators - Ellen Osten & Nancy Sapin |
| The Kennesaw, GA, event includes a tour of the Sulky warehouse! This year's class was doubled with two educators and it still had a waiting list. Don't wait too long if this is the class you want to attend. | ||
The Ultimate SulkyŽ Learning Experience
Sulky of America, the premier decorative thread and stabilizer company, is offering a dynamic three-day Teacher Training opportunity in select locations across the country to help you develop the knowledge, skills and curriculum to teach some of the most sought after Sit-and-Sew, Creative Machine Art Classes. These new classes will only be offered once at these 10 locations. Don't miss your chance to obtain these exclusive teaching tools!Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni: Receive a $100 Sulky Merchandise Voucher when you sign up for this new, motivating course curriculum. Be sure to mention you are a Sulky Certified Teacher Alumni during sign-up!
Sign up with a Friend or acquaintance at the same time for one of the 2008 Series locations and you'll each receive a $50 Sulky merchandise voucher that you can use to purchase your favorite Sulky Products at training!
The 3-Day SulkyŽ Teacher Certification Training is only $499 and it includes:
- Instruction by highly skilled, enthusiastic, National Educators
- 3 Days of Sewing and Business Education
- Hundreds of dollars in Sulky Merchandise
- Certification Manual with Comprehensive Lesson Plans
- Reproducible Class Handouts
- Fabric and Supplies to complete 6 Classroom Samples
- Free Lunch for 3 days
- An official Sulky Certified Teacher Certificate of Completion
Whether you want to begin a career as a sewing teacher or advance your sewing career, the Sulky Teacher Certification Training program is designed to enhance your success. New classes are offered each year, so you'll have the most up-to-date teaching skills. You'll learn how to use the newest products, how to teach the most popular creative machine art techniques and develop beautiful, inspiring samples, not to mention have lots of fun! And maybe it's just time to do something creative and educational for YOU because you deserve it! Join us!
Maybe this Certification Training is what YOU want for Christmas? TELL THEM NOW!
Thought for the Month
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.FREE Project of the Month
Speedy Spiral Christmas Tree Skirt
Designed by Cheryl Phillips
I know it's really close to Christmas, but this is a "Speedy" project. I have been known to give half-finished projects for Christmas from time-to-time, wrapped in a pretty box, and then spirited away after the opening to be finished in January. I bet I'm not the only one out there that has done that?!
This is a fun and dazzling Christmas Tree Skirt. Finished size is 42" without the ruffle.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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