ABS Sewing and Vacuum
Spring is finally here! There are lots of new things to see at ABS Sewing Center. We have more and more examples of what those amazing embroidery machines can do on display. The folks at Smith Street Designs have generously sent us an example of their artistic creations. Smith Street creates reasonably priced embroidery designs that feature an easy and accurate appliqué technique, all done in the embroidery hoop.
 

April Classes

Antique Tea Towel Taught by Bonnie Wilson

We are currently adding new classes to the calendar. Bonnie Wilson has a few spaces left in her Antique Tea Towel Embroidery Class. This towel looks just like it was made by hand.   Ginger is featuring a class in stand alone lace that is used to make three dimensional bowls. Check the class calendar for details and call us to book your spot!

Anita Goodesign Diamond Club

Seeing Double design by Anita Goodesign

Wouldn't it be fun to get a valuable surprise present every month? Now you can by enrolling in the Anita Goodesign Diamond Club! The folks at Anita Goodesign are coming out with fabulous new design ideas each month that will wow you, like the Seeing Double reversible table topper.    Now you can join the Anita Goodesign Diamond Club for $700 (or if you're renewing your membership only $500) and here is what you get. An introductory pack that includes a CD with over 700 quality designs and your exclusive Diamond Pin as a keepsake. You will also be able to chose 10 design collections and be the first to own their new exclusive Parasols and Pansies CD. If you thought that Antique Victorian Roses was a spectacular concept, wait until you see the newest in the hoop quilt project. This one features scalloped piecing and beautiful embroideries. I am going to make mine in white, cream, purple and lilac. These designs are so versatile. You can use them to make pillows and table runners too.

Sewing Machine Deals

Brother Anniversary Celebration & Used Machines

If you have been on the fence about buying an embroidery machine, maybe the terrific deals in April will be enough to get you started. Brother is celebrating their anniversary with a FREE Dell Mini Notebook and FREE Embroidery Lettering Software with the purchase of a Quattro 600D or Entrepreneur PR-650. They are also offering $400 in savings on the new Innov-is 2800D.    Babylock has also got a great deal with 3 year interest-free financing on any purchase of $4000 or more the weekends of April 22-25th and May 6-9th.   Maybe you don't want a new machine but a great used machine. If thats the case we have a Pfaff Creative 7570 Sewing & Embroidery Machine hardly used in the box for $1200. This is possibly one of the best sewing machines ever made. With amazing stitching AND embroidery you can't go wrong with the Creative 7570. It comes with many extra accesories and as usual you get free lifetime instruction on using this wonderful machine.   And for you quilters that aren't interested in doing any embroidery then we also have a Viking Quilt Designer 1 sewing machine for $999. With this machine we are including a FREE accesory kit (normally $300) containing an extension table, quilting feet, and a few other goodies. Don't sleep on these deals, we expect these used machines to go fast.