It seems I've been trying to write this newsletter for a week -- but having just returned from Brother Convention & a few days of vacation -- things have just been piled up!   And everyday, there are new things to tell you about -  But, I have so much to share with all of our friends at Sew Special Studio, that I wanted to get this out to you today!!

First, I wanted to remind everyone that this Saturday, August 28, is our Fall Open House for the upcoming "semester" of Classes!    This is a drop in event during our regular store hours on Saturday (9am-4pm).   Stop by anytime during the day to take a look at many of the samples of our upcoming Fall Classes.    We will have a calendar printed for all of our upcoming classes and events through December.   We will also have many (not all -- but most) of our class samples for these classes.  This gives you an oppotunity to plan your schedule, see the samples of the classes AND sign up at a discount!  

On Saturday only --  

**Sign up for two or more classes & receive a $10 discount (total) on those class signups.
**Receive a 15% discount coupon on class supplies for each class sign up.
**For every class you register for, you will receive a door prize ticket to be drawn at the end of the day!!

OCTOBER 23 - ONE DAY EVENT WITH MARY MULARI!          I  am so excited to have Mary Mulari back with us at Sew Special Studio.  She was here in 2006 -- and the house was packed - and we were so inspired by all of her creativity!  We are fortunate that an opportunity came up for us to have her back in October!   Click here to learn more about Mary Mulari!

Spark your Stitching with Inspiration from Mary Mulari - Mary returns with a NEW trunk full of projects and ideas for sewing excitement.  She's been busy since her last appearance at Sew Special and is eager to share her newest creations in applique, sweatshirts, accessories, aprons, "sew-green" makeovers, embroidery & non-traditional zipper uses!  See the projects from her televesion guest appearances on "Sewing with Nancy" and hear her latest stories from the world of creative sewing.  Its a variety with lots of ideas for gifts fo the upcoming holiday season, and new ways to use your sewing & embroidery machines!  Don't miss the fun & sample filled seminar with Mary Mulari -- author and national sewing personality -- AND also a new bride!! 

Mary will present her seminar on Saturday, October 23 - 9:30-12:30 -- Only $25

Sit & Sew- Sweatshirt for All Seasons Cardigan, Saturday, October 23 -  2-pm - Only $39 Lose your fear of cutting open a sweatshirt as Mary Mulari guides you through the process of turning an ordinary pullover sweatshirt into a stylish cardigan with a unique center placket.  You may have seen this technique on "Sewing with Nancy" - and now you can learn it yourself with hands on guidance from the Sweatshirt Queen!   Appliques will complete the classy look of your new sweatshirt cardigan!

Amazing new Products & Financing Opportunities!!

Once again, Brother has outdone themselves with the new products that were introducted at Brother Convention in Nashville!!   We have already received our Floor Model Quattro 6000D with the upgrade installed -- so stop by & view the amazing new features on this machine!!   In the mean time, be sure you visit www.youtube.com/brothersews for videos of the new upgrade features -- and all of the new products.  In the Search bar (on the right side) - type "upgrade" or "Pr1000" or "Laura Ashley" - and you will be able to view the videos from Brother! 

We've received shipment notification of the new PR1000 -- so we expect those any day now!  And there is a tremendous 48 Month No Interest Financing Promotion NOW!!   Place your pre-order of this machine & take delivery by October - -and you can receive 48 months with NO Interest!  (must qualify with GE Financing).  Stop by or call for more information on this amazing machine & promotion!

18 Months No Interest Financing on ANY Machine over $699 - now thru September 13th!!

Sew Special & GE Money are offering No Interest for 18months on any machine or Horn Cabinet over $699!    Brother has introduced so many fabulous new products - -now is the time to take advantage of this No Interest promotion!!   Now through September 13, purchase any machine, software or cabinet over $699 and receive 18 months no interest.   If you already have a GE/Home Source card, you can use it on any purchase over $699 -- and even combine productst  (machine & software or cabinet) -- to qualify for this promotion!    If you don't already have a GE Account, there is a brief credit application to fill out.   We have new shipments from Brother arriving daily -- our Laura Ashley machine is on its way -- so stop by to learn more about this fabulous promotion!!    Purchase prior to September 13 to qualify!

And the winner is................... (or should I say ARE) -- The winners of our Fall Class Promotion are Pat Fauquet and Barb Scharf!!  Congratulations, ladies -- you are entitled to sign up for any of our classes now through December FREE!  No class fee!    And we had such a tremendous response to our sale & promotion that we pulled a 3rd name for an additional prize of $25 Gift Certificate to Sew Special and 2 free tickets to the Expo - -and that winner is Pam Meeuwisson!  Congratulations to all of our winners -- be sure to sign up for classes on Saturday to be entered into our next promotion!! 

Reminder - Sew Special Studio will be Closed next week - August 30 thru September 6   The last week of summer is traditionally a very slow week for Sew Special Studio, as many of you fit in a last minute trip or vacation; families are getting ready for "Back to School" -- and summer winds to a close.  So, in order to give us time to prepare for our Fall Classes, Expo & take a few vacation days ourselves -- we will be closed next week!    (I will still respond to emails, as quickly as possible.)

Be sure to visit us this week for any sewing supplies that you might need & to sign up for classes on Satuarday!  Its going to be a tremendous Fall Season -- with Sew Special Studio & Brother!    Hope to see you Saturday -- Hugs & Stitches - -Terri