November 28, 2009 – 7:40 pm
Come by and see a demo of the new accuquilt GO! Fabric Cutter. This is a wonderfully quick way to cut out quilts. We have a large selection of dies and patterns for use with the cutter.
Cutter dimensions: 17″W x 5″D x 15 1/2″H (43 cm x 13 cm x 38 cm). Weighs 15 lbs.
- Consistent, accurate cuts
- Lightweight (only 15 lbs.) and portable
- Easy-lift carrying handle
- Comfortable roller handle grip–easy on the hands
- Double roller design for clean cuts
- Magnetic latch
- Rubber feet to grip and hold cutter in place while cutting
- Neutral, light-colored work surface–easy to see what you are doing
- Easy-clean, high gloss surface
Included with GO! Fabric Cutter
- GO! Fabric Cutting Die featuring three shapes: Square-4 1/2″; Square-2 1/2″; Half Square-2″ Finished Triangle (cuts four shapes)
- GO! Cutting Mat-10″W x 10″H (55111)
- Project ideas
October 24, 2009 – 3:29 pm
BERNINA CutWork
BERNINA CutWork Accessory and BERNINA CutWork
Software take embroidery to a new level.
Let your imagination fly!
There’s a new edge to creative sewing … cutting!
The BERNINA CutWork Accessory together with the BERNINA CutWork Software gives your BERNINA embroidery system the power to cut shapes, patterns and designs from single or multiple fabric layers. Cut sharp, crisp edges quickly and easily.
Staying on the cutting edge can be sew much fun!
October 20, 2009 – 7:45 am
The Holiday time is traditionally a busy time for our machine repair department. Beat the rush and bring your machine in now. We recommend a yearly service for all machines. Not sure what to bring in with you click here to be taken to our repair page. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 260-4100.
September 27, 2009 – 1:59 pm
Mary Jo and Susie are back again with another wonderful challenge! I know that you all will really enjoy this one.
DATES and PROJECT GUIDELINES:
1. Register: Come into store anytime between Sept. 28th and November 13th to sign up, the $25 includes:
2. 1.5 yd fabric: one half-yard cut of 3 different current (regular price) holiday fabrics, your choice. Any holiday will do. Fabric must be available at RTS between Sept. 25th and Nov. 13th.
3. An exclusive Sewing with the Stars Night Out, 6-9 pm Friday, Oct. 30th with pizza dinner. Registration required prior to date.
4. Must use a minimum of quarter yard of each of the three fabrics chosen.
5. Other Fabric may be added but must be 100% cotton quilt store quality to make item of preference (see below). Silk, brocade, velvet may be used. Embellishment is optional, but encouraged – ribbon, embroidery, glitz, beaded, etc.
6. Submit completed item for voting no later than November 14th.
7. Categories:
A. Wall hanging or quilt – minimum size 36″ x 36″
B. Table decoration: runner, place mat set, topper, mantel decoration.
C. Stocking(s), tree skirt
D. Wearable(s)
8. Label item (paper) with your name and phone number. A number will be assigned to each item when the entry is received and checked in by RTS personnel.
VOTING/PRIZE CATEGORIES:
Voting begins Nov. 16th, continues through Dec. 4th
As with all Ready to Sew Challenges, for every $10 purchased at the store, one ballot will be given to any customer to vote for their preference. Each ballot may be used to vote for one item/one category only. Ballots provided at checkout.
The most votes at the completion of the voting period in the following categories will be announced at the Sewing with the Stars Holiday Challenge party on December 5th at 3 pm at RTS Bernina, holiday treats and drinks provided.
Award Categories: 1st place [possible 2nd or 3rd places]
1. Favorite Stocking, tree skirt
2. Favorite quilt or wall hanging.
3. Favorite Table Décor: Runner, placemat set, mantel decoration, topper.
4. Wearable(s)
Happy Holidays and Happy Sewing!
From your Ready to Sew Challenge Fascinators,
Mary Jo Burns and Susie Moore
September 16, 2009 – 1:33 pm
Happy Fall Friends,
Is doesn’t seem possible that we are already looking forward to fall, the Houston Quilt Festival, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the December Holidays. What a relief this change in weather is for us after the dramatic heat of summer. Now we can only hope for continued rain to fill our lakes, wells and streams
Many of you have already registered for the buses we have going to Houston on Thursday, October 15th (FULL!) and Saturday, October 17th. We still have a few spots left on the Saturday bus and would love to have you join us for a full day of viewing the quilts, shopping and spending time with friends. Please give the store a call to register soon so you don’t miss out!
Our fall quarter of classes is sure to have something for everyone. Our Teacher Round-Up is Saturday, September 19th from 1 to 4 pm. We would love to have you drop by to visit, see the samples and sign up for classes. Remember class registration entitles you to a special 20% off discount on class supplies that day only!
Our Thimbleberries registration for 2010 is starting and we have the fabric samples and quilt options for you to choose from. Next year’s quilt program is “Village Green” with houses, elongated stars, trees and fences. Quite cute!
We would like to congratulate Linda Wojick on her winning the EMBY award from OESD with her fabulous “Variegated Garden” quilt. Her quilt was pieced on her 440QE and her 1630, embroidered with her 730, quilted on the HQ16 and binding completed with her NEW 830 machine! This quilt is a great example of the generations of Bernina machines working together to complete a winner! Stop by to see the quilt hanging in the store. We are so proud to have it!
Remember, if you are in the market for a new machine, October 17th is Bernina’s Super Saturday Sale, ONE DAY ONLY sale with special financing of 48-months for machine purchases over $4000. We will have the SAME pricing as the Bernina Booth at Festival, but you can take your machine home from the store rather than waiting for it to ship from Bernina after Festival. Come by the store to check out what pricing will be in Houston. We would love to see you with a new Bernina!
As always, watch your emails for upcoming sales and events. We hope you have a terrific fall and enjoy the cooler weather, some wonderful new patterns and beautiful fabrics! We are so lucky to have new fabric arriving weekly, a constant turnover of color. Come by to visit and take a look!
The Ready To Sew Staff
September 14, 2009 – 9:20 am
Shop Hop was a great success. Thank you to all who braved the weather and made it out. We will be announcing the winners in the next few days. Have a great week of sewing.
August 18, 2009 – 2:53 pm
OESD, Brewer, and Bernina present and exciting new event!
Ultimate embroidery seminar indulge your creativity.
Embroidery is the ultimate therapy!
In this three hour seminar, let us pamper your senses with all things embroidery.
We’ll reveal how to indulge your creativity with embroidery projects for yourself, your home and your loved ones. There will be something for everyone from home decor to clothing.
Whether you have a half hour or an afternoon to stitch your projects, you’ll find the perfect ideas to relax, unwind, and create. $30.00 (includes lunch, goodie bag, and door prizes). We have 2 sessions; Friday, August 28 @ 10:00 AM or Saturday, August 29 @ 10:00 AM. Please call the store @ 512-260-4100 to register.
Debra Rutledge began her journey in the sewing industry in 2000 working for a
dealership in Central texas. She was the primary instructor for the store,
teaching machine embroidery, software, and machine mastery. She was first
published in through the Needle magazine in November 2005. Debra has
been with oESD since 2006.
August 15, 2009 – 4:30 pm
August 2, 2009 – 10:10 pm
We have been working on a new website. I do hope that you enjoy it and please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
If you think the quilts are amazing you should see the shopping area. Every vendor you can imagine (and some you can’t) are at Houston. We would love for you to join us on this adventure. Remember that we will match all festival pricing on Bernina machines. Please call the store at 512-260-4100 to register.