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Hi Everyone,
What a great time we had in Cleveland, OH, taping the latest "America Sews with Sue Hausmann" shows. Our son, Eric, joined Sue and I on my segment and I presented him with a Fabric Rag Bowl (from the book Quick and Easy Weekend Quilting with Sulky) Eric has long been interested in sewing arts, ever since I taught him free-motion embroidery when he was 10. Eric is one of Sulky's National Educators who travel and teach Sulky "Sew Exciting Seminars" and Sulky Guild Programs all across the country. At many consumer shows where Sulky exhibits, he works in the Sulky booth and teaches in various show venues. Be sure to stop and say hello to him when you have the chance. We had so much fun on the set and, as usual, I brought enough for 2 shows. So Sue asked if we would talk more about the embellishments for the bowls as well as how to make lids on the next America Sews taping. When I'm on overload or just in a state where I don't concentrate well, making these bowls is wonderful therapy for me. It's so simple and relaxing. With just a little fabric, a package of cotton clothesline, and a beautiful Sulky Cotton Blendable or other Sulky Decorative Thread, I've got a gift made in no time - maybe 3 hours. I often keep the scraps from quilts that I make for gifts, label them and, in the future when I want to make another gift for that person, I can quickly (and therapeutically) make up a matching Fabric Rag Bowl. We did this technique in our very first book more than 20 years ago, using ordinary calico fabrics and Sulky 30 wt. or 40 wt. Rayon Threads. Since then we have introduced Sulky Rayon Multi-colors and Variegateds, Sulky 12 wt. and 30 wt. Cotton in Solid Colors and Blendables, and Sulky Sliver and Holoshimmer Metallic Threads. So, the bowls are not the plain calico bowls of old. With all of the beautiful fabrics we have today (including my personal favorite - beautiful batiks) and gorgeous Sulky threads, these bowls are anything but plain. They have become works of art and people are continually amazed that they were made on just a zig-zag sewing machine. You can make them country or contemporary just by your choice of fabrics, threads and embellishments. (More about the bowls below.) Watch for this upcoming show on your local PBS-TV station and join us next time when we show you how to make your bowls bloom!
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Until next month - Express Yourself!Joyce Drexler Creative Director and Co-Founder of Sulky of America
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that I made for his birthday to match the quilt that our granddaughter, Amber (Eric's 17 year-old daughter), made for him. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my family enjoy and share the art that I have spent most of my life creating.
P.S. FROM JOYCE...
VIKING, MARTHA STEWART, AND SULKY!
My husband, Fred, just returned from San Antonio, Texas, and the 22nd Annual Husqvarna Viking International Dealer Convention, sponsored by SVP Worldwide, owner of Singer, Husqvarna Viking, and Pfaff sewing machines which introduced the spectacular Viking Designer Diamond sewing and embroidery machine. Martha Stewart was there to host the event. Visit Martha's blog to read what she had to say about it, and thank you, Martha, for featuring Sulky Threads.
POSSIBLY A NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT SHORTLY
We hope to be able to send you a formal announcement in a separate email in the next few days. Watch your inbox.VISIT KAYE WOOD TV TO WATCH SULKY SHOWS FREE-ON-DEMAND!
As we mentioned last month, we just taped 10 new TV shows for kayewoodtv.com but, IN ADDITION to those shows, 10 of the original PBS-TV shows that we did with Kaye over the years are now available for you to watch, at your convenience, on this website.
Kaye is adding a new episode from these 10 new shows each week.
"I find it inspiring and soothing to 'listen' to the programs while I work on the computer. I open the program in one browser and work in another so there is no disruption to my work at any time. The thing I like best about this website is the ease of watching the shows. You don't have to sign up, you don't have to log in, you just go to the website, choose 'Category', choose 'Sulky', and let the good times roll! You can pause a program and do whatever needs to be done, then come back and continue watching or listening to it. It's 'sew' easy. Thank you Kaye for keeping it simple!" Patti Lee
AMERICA SEWS WITH SUE HAUSMANN ON PBS-TV
In her column above, Joyce told you a lot about her recently taped Fabric Rag Bowl show. Here is another picture from the set in which Joyce is holding a copy of her latest book Quick and Easy Weekend Quilting with Sulky.
Sue is holding a Fabric Rag Bowl and matching trivet made by Nancy Sapin, one of our talented Freelance National Educators. You'll see more of Nancy's incredible creations on our next taping with Sue.
NEXT MONTH:
Carol Ingram will show us some super Serger techniques for home dec on "America Sews with Sue Hausmann".
UPCOMING CONSUMER SHOWS
Please be sure and visit our booth at these upcoming shows:07/10/08 - 07/14/08 ASG Conference Chicago, IL
08/20/08 - 08/23/08 AQS Quilt Expo Nashville, TN
09/11/08 - 09/13/08 Quilt Expo w/Nancy Zieman Madison, WI
09/26/08 - 09/28/08 American Sewing Expo Novi, MI
UPCOMING SULKY TEACHER CERTIFICATION CLASSES
 
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"I had a great time at the Sulky Certified Teacher training, as always. This was my third Sulky Certified Teacher Training! I would like to tell you what this training has done for me:
Three years ago I took my first Sulky Certified Teacher Training. Linda Simmons really inspired me. During the 'Business of Sewing' session I learned great tips. I took the fabric manipulation bag we did and presented it to my local 'Top 20 in the U.S. Quilt Shop' and they loved it. I taught it three times. From there I developed and taught technique classes on fabric manipulation. This past class was an appliqué class but I resized the patterns to make children's clothes for dimensional appliqué. I then produced two patterns, one for a pillowcase with slashed cuff and a full size quilt with my appliqué. They have been selling out at the shop. A distributor has expressed interest in my pillowcase pattern.
I then built a website. I also started to crochet again and have taught crocheting. This past month, one of my original designs was in Crochet Magazine! That led to a small family yarn company back east asking me to design for them, and they want to purchase original patterns from me. I am also working with a company on their knitting and crochet software and may even have the opportunity to demo at trade shows.
Personally, I do not think any of this would have happened if it had not been for that first Sulky Certified Teacher Training that I attended. While I do not plan to retire from my day job until the end of 2010 (maybe a little earlier depending on what happens going forward), I can hardly wait due to my current success, and Sulky is a great part of it.
I would like to thank Sulky and your great instructor Linda Simmons for this opportunity. I plan to attend again next year" - Pam Greer
We hope you will join us at one of these upcoming Sulky Certified Teacher Training events and begin to achieve your dreams:
SEPTEMBER, 2008:
09/12 - 09/14 Denver, CO Educator - Pat Welch - Red Lion Hotel
09/26 - 09/28 Omaha, NE Educator - Pat Welch - Regency Lodge
09/26 - 09/28 Marlborough, MA - Educator - Ellen Osten - Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
For pictures and descriptions of the 2008 Sulky Teacher Certification classes, visit: sulky.com or
Call Michelle at 1-800-874-4115, Ext. 176 (East of the Mississippi)
OR
Call Cathy at 1-800-874-4115, Ext. 161 (West of the Mississippi).
Don't miss your chance to take these fun and dynamic classes!
SULKY ANNOUNCES THE INTRODUCTION OF 2 NEW STABILIZERS
 Heat-Away Clear Film™ |
 Tender Touch™ |
AND 6 NEW 20" WIDE STABILIZER ROLLS
NEW WIDER ROLLS IN 6 MOST POPULAR STYLES
FOR THE LARGEST HOOP SIZES ON THE MARKET TODAY!
These 6 new Sulky 20" wide rolls are available exclusively in reusable,
clamshell storage containers:
Article # 235-20 - Sulky Cut-Away Soft 'n Sheer 20" x 5yd Roll
Article # 407-20 - Sulky Fabri-Solvy 19.5" x 5yd Roll
Article # 551-20 - Sulky Sticky+ 21" x 5 yd Roll
Article # 661-20 - Sulky Totally Stable 20" x 5yd Roll
Article # 663-20 - Sulky Fuse 'n Stitch 20" x 5yd Roll
Article # 751-20 - Sulky Tear-Easy 20" x 5yd Roll
All four 16" wide Stabilizer Rolls have been discontinued. However, some Distributors may still have some 16" rolls in inventory along with the 6 new 20" wide rolls.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
FREE Project of the Month
Child's Strip-Pieced Patchwork Vest
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This cute little vest can be made using computerized embroidery designs (which are easily downloaded on the web today) or, if your machine doesn't have embroidery capability, you can use a children's print fabric that you love.
It would be a fun summer project to do with your children or grandchildren.
Enjoy!
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