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December 2024


December Newsletter

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MSC Advent Calendar

ADVENT CALENDAR OF FAT QUARTERS & COUPONS - 12 DAYS OF FUN! A PACKAGE TO OPEN EACH DAY THAT CONTAINS A SURPRISE FAT QUARTER & A COUPON TO USE IN 2025. THERE IS A DIFFERENT COUPON FOR EACH MONTH NEXT YEAR. COUPONS CAN BE USED IN OUR STORES OR ON OUR WEBSITE. GREAT AS A GIFT OR JUST A TREAT FOR YOURSELF.

 

PURCHASE HERE

FINISH FOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS - LOCKPORT

12/10/24

 

MAKE FOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS, PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING. WE WILL PROVIDE THE MACHINES, JUST BRING YOURSELF AND A FRIEND! THESE PROJECTS ARE ALL EASY AND FUN TO DO FOR BEGINNING SEWISTS TO ADVANCED. ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED IN CLASS PRICE.

 

PROJECTS WILL BE:

 

  • "WHITE CHRISTMAS" POT HOLDER
  • "CHRISTMAS MUSICAL" TRINKET TRAY
  • GOLD EMBROIDERED STAR ORNAMENT
  • EMBELLISHED COSMETIC BAG

 

ADDITIONALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT A BROTHER EMBROIDERY MACHINE, A SCAN N CUT MACHINE AS WELL AS VARIOUS SEWING MACHINES.

SIGN UP HERE

FINISH FOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS - ELMA

12/18/24

 

MAKE FOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS, PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING. WE WILL PROVIDE THE MACHINES, JUST BRING YOURSELF AND A FRIEND! THESE PROJECTS ARE ALL EASY AND FUN TO DO FOR BEGINNING SEWISTS TO ADVANCED. ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED IN CLASS PRICE.

 

PROJECTS WILL BE:

 

  • "WHITE CHRISTMAS" POT HOLDER
  • "CHRISTMAS MUSICAL" TRINKET TRAY
  • GOLD EMBROIDERED STAR ORNAMENT
  • EMBELLISHED COSMETIC BAG

 

ADDITIONALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT A BROTHER EMBROIDERY MACHINE, A SCAN N CUT MACHINE AS WELL AS VARIOUS SEWING MACHINES.

SIGN UP HERE

Sew & Socialize - Lockport

 

12/20/24

 

 

Bring your machine & projects, sew, socialize and have dinner! Pizza will be provided, bring your own drink and a snack to share.

 

This is for age 18 and up.

 

Sign up here

BUY THIS... GET THAT SALE

12/5-12/31

 

Online and in stores buy certain items and get something free:

 

Buy a yard of bolted fabric, get a free fat quarter.

 

Buy a Creative Grids Ruler, get our shop ruler free.

 

Buy any book, get a free pack of carded needles.

Season's Study Quilt

We've got options for you! You can sign up to do this as a Block of the Month.... or purchase the kit all at once....you can also sign up for the monthly class in our Elma store.... or participate by zoom. Whatever you choose you will have a beautiful project!

 

CLICK HERE FOR BLOCK OR THE MONTH

 

CLICK HERE FOR ALL AT ONCE

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASS

WANTED: Roommate for Cruise 2. We have a customer looking for a roommate for Cruise 2 (3/22-3/29). If you are interested please call the Lockport store.

Cruise 2 Info Here

Holiday hours

 

For the holidays we will be closed the following days:

12/24, 12/25, 12/26

12/31 & 1/1

 

There will also be no comment sold shows on the following days:

12/23, 12/25

12/30, 1/1

 

Enjoy your friends & family for the holidays!

Buying a new Machine

By Marie Walters

 

Advice for Buying a New Sewing Machine Stitched Together with 26 years Experience

 

It's the holiday season and this is when many stitchers, tailors, quilters and crafters want to purchase their first high-quality sewing machine, invest in an upgrade or add some accessories to their powerful appliance.

 

At Marie's Sewing Center, we use our 26 years of experience to educate and delight our customers so that they have the best buying experience so they can enjoy their machine for a very long time. Buying a new sewing machine is a major investment.

 

Now, when you are in the market for a new sewing machine, you should make a list of the features you would like to have. Do your research. Start by reading sewing magazines, Consumer Reports and websites to get customer reviews. Also, ask your friends, family, or guild members. Don’t buy a sewing machine sight unseen no matter

how great the price seems to be.

 

Come to one of our stores -- we have shops in Elma and Lockport -- and talk to us about what you are looking for. We - and our customers - have extensive experience with all sewing machines and are an excellent resource for you. At our stores, you also can take various machines for a spin. You should not only feel comfortable with the machine but also with the dealership.

 

When shopping, some questions to ask are:

What is the machine’s warranty? This depends on the machine and we explain the difference between the warranty on the machine and its accessories. It's important to know that we can only honor a warranty for a machine that has been purchased from our shop.

Do you take trade ins? We do!

What is your trade-up policy? We offer a 100% trade up to the next level machine within the first year of purchase. If the machine needs repairs, are they done in-house? We are certified for repairs and we guarantee our work.

Do you offer free lessons? We offer free unlimited one-on-one lessons for life when you purchase from us.

Do you provide a free tune-up? We provide a free tune-up in the first year.

Do you offer owners any special discounts? We give our machine owners 20% off thread and stabilizer for life.

 

Always ask what attachments come with the machine and what else you may want to purchase to give you the most flexibility for how you intend to use it. Always buy your machine from a shop like ours -- one that makes you feel welcomed, unhurried, and not

pressured. We are here to build a relationship with each customer, help you select the

right machine, and take advantage of the classes and trips that we offer so you can fully

enjoy your new partner in art and design.

 

Beware - sewing machines at the big box stores are not the same as the machines in our shops. They may carry the same brand name, but they are very different machines and, frankly, are of much lesser quality. You will be very disappointed and we don't want

that!

 

Check my website for in-store holiday specials. Additionally, I provide links to many manufacturers gift guides and they offer some great promotions. For instance, the Brother 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features many deals including a free bundle worth $5,799.99 with the purchase of the Aveneer EV1, the state-of-the-art sewing, embroidery, and quilting machine with advanced technology and luxurious features.

Quilters can also enjoy promotions like a $200 Brother Visa Prepaid Card with purchase of the Innov-ís BQ3100 quilting machine, enjoy 20% of select accessories with purchase, and there are many free items with purchase offers, as well. Now is the time

to take advantage of these savings!

 

At our sewing centers, we also offer scissor sharpening, machine repair, and many classes. Some classes we are offering in December include:

Braided Twist Runner Class - Lockport

Ruler Work 2 - Elma

Ruler Work 2 - Lockport

WIP Workshop (formerly Open Sew): Elma & Lockport

Sew & Socialize in Elma & Lockport

LOCKPORT STORE:

 

6599 South Transit Road

Lockport, NY 14094

Phone: 716-434-2583

Fax: 716-210-3341

 

Lockport Hours: 

Mon.-Fri. (10am-5pm) 

Sat (10 to 3)

Closed Sunday

ELMA STORE:

 

5761 Seneca Street

Elma, NY 14059

Phone: 716-992-4364

 

 

Elma Hours: 

Mon. Closed

Tue-Fri. (10am-5pm)

Sat (10 to 3)

Closed Sunday