Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog

BERNINA quilt frame instruction part 2 of 2

2011-05-01T18:01:00.000-05:00

BERNINA quilt frame instruction part 1 of 2

2011-05-01T17:54:00.002-05:00

Here is a wonderful instructional video of how to put the BERNINA quilt frame together. I love quilting on this frame with the Bernina 830 Machine. The video is divided in to 2 segments. We are you Authorized Dealers in the Trussville area. If you have questions, just give us a call at Sew Bizz,
205-655-7060.

BERNINA Stitch Regulator

2011-05-01T17:53:00.001-05:00

Have you tried Free Motion Quilting and your stitches were just too short or either too long? The BERNINA Stitch Regulator will always let you make the perfect stitches. If you have not tried this wonderful new feature on one of the BERNINA machines please come in and I will show you how easy it is to use. Watch this short video on free motion quilting and then come see me at Sew Bizz.

BERNINA 3 Series Tutorial: Appliqué

2011-05-01T17:34:00.001-05:00

The BERNINA 3 Series is a fairly new addition to our BERNINA family. I really love using the B380 BERNINA sewing machine to do applique. The needle up/down feature is a must. Changing my stitch adjustments are so easy too. After you watch this short video on how to applique, why not come in to Sew Bizz in Trussville and get a hands-on lesson. We have plenty machines in stock.

BERNINA Embroidery Software Version 6 and the free-hand drawing tools

2011-05-01T17:27:00.001-05:00

This short video on using the free-hand drawing tool is so easy in the BERNINA Designer Plus Version 6.0 Software. If you have not seen this software demonstrated, please come to Sew Bizz in Trussville. This is only one of the many great features that you may use in this software.

BERNINA 830 sewing machine video instructions: ArtDesign embroider...

2011-05-01T17:26:00.001-05:00

I love to watch great sewing videos, don't you? The BERNINA 830 video shows how easy you can use ArtDesign to embroider all your favorite designs. After you watch, hurry on down to Sew Bizz in Trussville and we will show you how the Bernina 830 sewing/embroidery machine will meet all your sewing "wants and needs"!

Printing with Thread -- with PhotoStitch™/Flip-Pal™

2011-05-01T17:24:00.002-05:00

Watch this video and see the new Flip Pal. You'll want get two, one for yourself and another for the person that loves to borrow your new gadgets! It works great with PeDesign NEXT Photo Stitch. And not to mention any other document you need to scan. You can scan pictures as well as documents. How about a graduation gift? Come visit us at SewBizz in Trussville and let us show you
how easy it is to use.

PE-Design NEXT Advanced User Interface.wmv

2011-05-01T17:23:00.001-05:00

Be sure to watch this great insturctional video about Brother's PE-Design NEXT software. And by the way, if you purchase your software from Sew Bizz
in Trussville, you get free classes on how to use it. We offer a wide variety of classes on Brother's software, even project classes. Come in and let us show you how easy it is to use the PE-Design NEXT!

PR-1000 Introduction Video- Overview

2011-05-01T17:22:00.001-05:00

Are you ready to step up to the next level of embroidery? Watch this short video of this wonderful machine by Brother, the PR-1000 embroidery machine. And then, come in to see it in action at your local dealer, Sew Bizz in Trussville.

BES Software 8-minute Overview

2011-05-01T17:21:00.001-05:00

Have you heard of the BES Lettering Software by Brother? This is the best software for the money, on the market. Hands down, for the fraction of what regular digitizing software cost, you will have the option of any tru-type font out there. I love using this software. It's easy and let's me have total control!
So after you watch, get yourself down to Sew Bizz in Trussville and let us show you how easy it really can be. It will enhance your embroidery experience like nothing else on the market. Great Price!

Flip-PalTM Mobile Scanner

2011-05-01T17:19:00.001-05:00

Yes, it's "SO EASY" with Brother on your side. I love that song! Watch this video and see the new Flip Pal. You'll want get two, one for yourself and another for the person that loves to borrow your new gadgets! It works great with PeDesign NEXT Photo Stitch. And not to mention any other document you need to scan. You can scan pictures as well as documents. How about a graduation gift? Come visit us at SewBizz in Trussville and let us show you

how easy it is to use.

PE-Design NEXT Start Your Own Business.wmv

2011-05-01T17:17:00.001-05:00

One of the greatest new features with the PE-Design NEXT is linking your PR1000 or PR-650 together thus speeding up productivity! See this video and then come see us at Sew Bizz in Trussville.
Series together!

Brother, It's So Easy

2011-05-01T17:11:00.001-05:00

Brother's Project Runway 80 and 40 machines are very easy and very affordable. The Project Runway 40 is one of our top sellers. It is light weight, easy to use and has as many features as some of the midline priced machines. Watch how easy it is to use them in this short video. We always keep lots on hand and will be glad to give you a demonstration. And did I mention free classes with each purchase at Sew Bizz in Trussville.

Quattro™ Software Upgrade scanning

2010-12-16T21:19:00.000-06:00

This is a wonderful video of the new Upgrade for the NV6000D and some of the wonderful things you can do. The "Scanner" feature of the machine is unbelievable! Watch it and then when your finished, give us a call. Sew Bizz 655-7060

Christmas Sale At Sew Bizz

2010-12-11T14:42:00.000-06:00

We have two National Sales going on at present. BERNINA is having a sale that runs through Jan.3,2011. There is $100 off any new BERNINA product with the purchase price of $999 or more. There is also a 25% discount coupon off any new BERNINA accessory with the purchase price up to $200. All our floor models and classroom machines are special priced.

Brother's National Sale for Black Friday has been extended until Dec.15th, which is next Wed. Hurry so you will get a free Dell Mini Netbook computer with the purchase of a PR650 or a NV6000D. Be sure to check for details on http://www.sewbizz.net/ , as there are instant rebates and mail-in rebates.

Sew Bizz has the "Back Wall" fabrics usually 50% off, now 60% off with a minum one yard cut. Be sure to see the stocking stuffers and don't forget we have "Gift Certificates" too. Why not give the gift of sewing instructions? At any rate, you need to come in and purchase your machine because the closer we get to Christmas, the more risk there will be that we may be sold OUT!!

SEW BIZZ BERNINA SALE

2010-11-29T13:04:00.000-06:00

DON'T MISS THE SALE IN PROGRESS AT SEW BIZZ IN TRUSSVILLE, USE YOUR COUPON NOW AND GET $100 OFF YOUR MACHINE! HURRY, DON'T MISS OUT!

Sew Bizz Sales

2010-11-29T13:01:00.000-06:00

Only 5 days left for the Brother Nov.22-Dec.6th sale...Hurry come in and pick out yours! Free Computer!

Plenty in stock, don't wait!

Quattro 6000D Upgrade Kit

2010-08-17T21:01:00.000-05:00

The features are very exciting in that the InnovEye, which is a built in camera which can be used to scan anything hooped and display it on the LCD screen. See the design superimposed on the scanned image for perfect alignment and realistic viewing.
Auto resizing and stitch recalculator done almost instantly! Designs can be resized from 60% to 200% in 5% increments right in the machine. Manual control of density of designs can also be done to maximize stitch density for best fill.
Specialty bobbin work bobbin case made especially for embellishing projects that look like they were done by hand.
A new bobbin case cover for the bobbin work that has "ribs" that press down on the bobbin so that it is not lifted out when using thicker threads.
Bobbin work embroidery patterns are built into the machine, all fourteen from size 4x4 up to 8x12.
A new connected Cursive embroidery font that stitches out beautifully.
Center Scanning function takes the guess work out of deciding where to put the snowman. Now the InnnovEye will scan at the center intersection of all four quadrants.
A Grid is displayed when the InnovEye technology is enabled and can be used in either sewing or embroidery mode for more perfect alignment of the needle.
Needle magnification is now 200% .
Patterns can also be magnified to 200%.
Screen Shot Capturing function has the ability to save a camera image on the LCD so the Dealer/Technician will have the ability to view information and troubleshoot from their computer. A real bonus for customer service.
Fabric thickness sensor that is an image capturing function for detecting the highs and lows in textured fabrics, such as in quilt blocks.
Thumbnails are now 1.5 times larger for easy viewing of designs and patterns can also be magnified to 200% in the edit screen.
Continuous scrolling of designs can be done without having to go back page by page.
Improved preview and realistic views now have jump stitches removed between alphabet letters in sewing mode, satin elements and twin needle sewing appears as two lines of stitching just like it does in stitching.
And now there are more languages too.

Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog: iBroidery Designs

2010-08-17T20:03:00.000-05:00

Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog: iBroidery Designs

iBroidery Designs

2010-08-17T19:56:00.002-05:00

Well, need I say more! My grandson loves the little cartoon "Air Bender". He will be delighted that his "Kahcoo" found these for him.

That's his name for me instead of Granny, who knew! He has discovered that I can sew costumes. Here is his mean look as a

"Teenage Mutant Ninji Turtle", now mind you this was at 9pm and little fabric. Now, I have to make Ankz (please forgive my spelling, I'm old.)

They stitch out great.

One of the companies that contributes to iBroidery Designs is Anita

Goodesign. There are regular designs as well as licensed Disney and

Pixar. You can buy 24/7 with instant design delivery to your very own computer. You can even buy designs that have been retired from

the machines and no longer available for that model. I am told that includes the "Big Mickey" from the Duetta series. There is an instant preview of a design as you draw your mouse across the design. Information shown includes all machines that the design will work with. So are you ready for the meanest looking Ninji Turtle, ever!!! Here he is Steven the .......

Pricless !!

First Day at Brother B2B

2010-08-17T19:16:00.000-05:00

Brother Back to School Event in Nashville, Tennessee started on August 16th and will go through August 18th. We are here at the Renaissance HOtel connecting with the Nashville Convention Center, across the street from the famous Ryman Auditorium. Last night, my husband and myself went for a walk down 2nd Ave and Broadway to Church St. by Printers Alley which is the hub of nightlife and provided a "flair of Bourbon Street". There were horse and buggy rides, honky tonks ranging from rock to jazz to country. We ate at Big River Grille and found the food to be excellant.

This morning there was excitment and anticipation wondering how long it would be before the "new machine" would be revealed. As we waited, we were greated by songwriter and preformer, who had us clapping and singing Johnny Cash at 8:30 in the morning!

Then there was the Vice President of Laura Ashley and she was most informative of all the products they market. Laura Ashley is into paint, wall paper, carpet, clothing, fabric and home dec just to mention a few. So it is no suprise that given the expertise of knowing what women want, Laura Ashley is a perfect match for partnering with Brother Sewing Machine Company. Laura Ashley stands for quality, sense and sensibility; "a touch of English in every stitch".

The best was saved for the last! Finally we doned our 3-D glasses! We all watched with eagerness as the spectacular PR1000 came alive. It was beautiful to look at, a perfect ten! First, there was a visable 10 needles, a cap hoop with 360 degrees rotation, Innoveye using the Snowman Embroidery Positioning Marker,new PE Next software for linking numerous PR machines together recognizing each unique ID number, and if that's not enough, a new larger jumbo hoop 14" x 14". Now that 's something to get excited about. Just in time for our fall seminar on November 1st and 2nd.

There will also be an Upgrade Kit for the Quattro 6000D! Can it get any better than this. If you thought the InnovEye was something, how about a new Scanning feature that lets you scan in your fabric as it is hooped (front collar and facing) and simply put your design on the garment as you see it. Are you ready for this...a recalulating of stitches automatically from 60 percent to 200 percent. There is also bobbin work case and cover with lots of bobbin work patterns and lots lots more! And we haven't even said a word of all the new features in the PE NEXT Software. It upgrades from Version 5.0-8.0.

This is only the first day! There will be lots more to report tommorrow. Right now our Brother rep Kyle Baber is treating all his Alabama dealers to a private pizza.

Oh boy, do I have an appetite...

Sew Bizz in Nashville, the home of Country Music

Sew Bizz in Nashville at Brother's Back to School

2010-08-17T08:30:00.001-05:00

This is the new Brother PR1000 with all its bells and whistles! Great machine. Can't wait to get home with this and play. I have a lot more for you, but got to get to class. Check out iBroidery Brother's new design website. More to come later.

Brother Back to School Event

2010-08-14T15:18:00.000-05:00

Brother Sewing/Embroidery Machine Company will host their annual "Back to School Event" in Nashville, Tenn. this year. We will be present when the new Mystery Machine is revealed. Hope everyone has been following and by now has their 3-D glasses for viewing. It has been rummored that there is a new 12 Needle Commerical Embroidery System coming out. We can't wait to see it. There will lots of great classes to attend and new products to see.

While I am away from the store, the girls have said they were going to get rid of over stocked inventory! Yikes!! I better not stay too long in Nashville. Be sure to go by Sew Bizz this coming week to see what bargins you might be able to pick up while the boss is away!

Meanwhile, I will keep you posted on the fun stuff at Brother B2B events from Nashville. Wish us well on the road.
Keep on Sitching,
Carol

Bernina University Trip Recap

2010-07-26T14:32:00.024-05:00

Well, let's see if I can do this in 50 words or less! All I can say is WOW! First we, Pat and myself drove so we had lots of time to visit on the way. We spent the night at Pat's daughter's house in Troy, Alabama and we had a great time seeing all of Laura's new projects. She is teaching herself to quilt! Laura is going like a little
"Trojan" with her quilting, go Laura!

Next stop was in Ozark, Alabam at the Front Porch Quilt Shop. It was so much fun looking around at all the beautiful fabrics, in room after room. When we left, we both wished we had an old home for a store front. Go and visit, stay awhile, take a class or two, but I promise you will love it.

Next stop was in Montgomery, Alabama at Sew Bernina. Sorry the picture is sorta blurred. The store was very well organized and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Be sue to check them out if you are in Montgomery area.

Then we arrived about 9pm, I think, at the Grand Cypress Hotel in Orlando Florida! We were so tired that we passed out. The following pictures are a few classes at BU and some of the things from the fashion show. You will also get a sneak preview of new products from Bernina.

Modern Mix Quilt (this is the one we are starting end of this week)

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This is "Floral Visions"

LIKE THE USE OF WOOL ROVING AND BUTTONS

THE NEW ROLLIN BAG FOR 380 BERNINA

NEW BERNINA SKIN ON ACTIVA

New Bernina 635 Artista Sewing / Embroidery Machine

More Bernina Skins

Ont the Road To BU

2010-07-07T21:25:00.000-05:00

We are on our way to Orlando, Florida to the Bernina University. A big shout out to our good friends that we visited at the Sew Bernina in Montgomery, Roy and Susan Miers. We loved their shop, it was so friendly and very very organized. The girls were so helpful and knowledgeable. If you need anything sewing or quilt wise, Bernina products or even an Artista 830E, be sure to stop in.

We stopped off in Troy, Alabama the home of the MIGHTY TROJANS! A trip down memory lane for Ms.Pat. We are spending the night at Reeves Farm, with a new quilter!! We are having fun looking at all her new quilts. More to come as we hit the road early in the AM.

Happy Sewing,
Carol

Give-a-ways and Auctions

2010-06-27T12:58:00.002-05:00

Are you aware we have Friday give-a-ways? Just go to Sew Bizz Facebook and when you see the post, just put a comment under that post. It works the same for the Wed.auctions. We have already had several. We have given $90, $50, $30,and $25 values worth in merchandise. What can be better? Just think how much fabric or notions you can buy with that amount! Stay turned and get in on all the Free Stuff! We also keep you informed about other give-a-ways and auctions of other stores too.

Remember, we are your Authorized Brother and Bernina Dealers for sales and service and notions, fabric and classes on just about anything you want to do with your hands or a machine. We are open everyday but Sunday, Mon thru Friday 9-5pm and 9-3pm on Saturday. Come and visit us at 1110 N Chalkville Rd. Trussville, Al.
I-59 N ex.141

Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog: Sew Bizz Auction June 14 - 15th 2PM

2010-06-14T20:46:00.000-05:00

Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog: Sew Bizz Auction June 14 - 15th 2PM

2010-06-14T20:45:00.000-05:00

Carol Wright's SewBizz Blog: Sew Bizz Auction June 14 - 15th 2PM

Sew Bizz Auction June 14 - 15th 2PM

2010-06-14T20:41:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody, let's have an auction! Sew Bizz will auction away a $50 Gift Certificate starting now and will end 2pm tomorrow. The bidding starts at $1. Go to Face Book - Sew Bizz and sign in under the comment and do not post to the wall. Good Luck everyone.

Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates

2010-06-14T20:39:00.000-05:00

Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates

Free Kindle and $100 gift card - Brother Sale goes thru May 18th

2010-06-14T11:16:00.005-05:00

Don't miss the Brother sale on the NV6000D and PR650! The sale goes through the 18th of June which is fast approaching. Amazon is offering a free Kindle (valued at $750)plus a $100 Gift Certificate. We will also give a $400 instant rebate from the store. The NV6000D is a terrific sewing/embroidery/quilting machine and the PR650 is a 6 Needle commerical embroidery machine. The PR650 is only 90lbs. and easy to use. It does a fantastic job on hats. Come by and get a free test drive or call us for more information at SEW BIZZ, your only Birmingham authorized BROTHER DEALER for sales and service 205-655-7060

830E Bundling

2010-06-14T10:46:00.000-05:00

Hurry and come in before May 31st as this sale will end. Come in and test drive this state of the art machine. No other machine will be able to match the sewing area, the quilting features or the embroidery field. This machine will make you forget your frustrations with all other machines that have left you wanting more. Believe me, you have to sew on to believe it. An remember you may select one of the above to your purchse. As always you get free machine, embroidery, and software classes for the life of the machine when you purchase at SEW BIZZ in TRUSSVILLE, your only authorized DEALER of BERNINA PRODUCTS.

Reviews

2010-05-17T12:42:00.000-05:00

Reviews
We tried a new product recently and loved it. It was the new Bobbin Caddy. You can take it apart by tiers thus loading each tier with embroidery thread vs. sewing thread.

www.allpeoplequilt.com

2010-04-26T11:14:00.002-05:00

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ Here is a great link! Also check out the Million Pillow Case Challenge. We are proud to be able to participate. Hurry and call 205-655-7060 for details, ends May 31,2010.

Shop Closed for Snow Days

2010-01-08T14:25:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone, just thought I'd let you know we are closed for Thursday afternoon, Friday and we don't know about Sat. yet. If 79 Highway is okay to travel we will be there. Email us if you have any questions, otherwise we'll be here with the snow.

Thanksgiving Holiday Notices

2009-11-09T12:21:00.001-06:00

We hope everyone gets to spend time with family, friends and of coarse...eating! There are several things on our plate that are upcoming events. First and foremost will be our holiday hours. During the Thanksgiving Holidays we will be closed Nov. 26th thru 28th, and will reopen on Monday, Nov.30th. We have several sales on going during those dates. Brother has started their sales early, Nov 17th - 27th, so you do not miss the dates. As far as Bernina sales, with a small deposit, will be run through on Friday, the day of the sale.

November is our last month this year to hold classes. During the month of December we will only take one on one private classes. We will resume our full schedule of classes in Jan.2010. We are already planning exciting classes for the new year. There will be future information about all the classes.

There has been a lot of excitment about all the new products ready for the Christmas season. Here are a few:

The new Sewing Starter Kit and the Starter Kit for the new PR650 Embroidery Machine are now available.

The brand new Stand/Table for the new PR650 Embroidery Machine are also available for order.

You must see the new state of the art applique tool. The Bernina Cutwork Software that actually cuts out the applique for you. No more uneven edges around your appliques. It is a foot that fits on your Bernina sewing machine and with the software it cuts out the applique or cutwork. A great Christmas present for the creative sewer.

So you see these are just a few new and exciting products at Sew Bizz. For more information please call or come by today!

Happy Sewing,

Sew Bizz Gang

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone from Sew Bizz.

October's Activities

2009-10-25T18:58:00.000-05:00

We had a great month in October . The first 2-day seminar was by Dakota Collectibles, Educator Virginia Hankins. We used the software, AlphaSizer, to build our design on a gift bag which was completly stitched in the hoop. We had a great time and it everyone loved the project.

Last week we enjoyed Suzanne Shelton, "Olivia Anne Designs" 2-day seminar. The first day was an introduction to applique. The second day we did "Nelson", which was an appliqued pumpkin. We now have all Suzanne's books, appliques and kits. The great thing about Olivia Anne's Designs are that they are ready to stitch, no fusing of parts, no fuss or mess. Her appliques are great for quilts, wall hangings, purses, and sweatshirts. As a teacher, Suzanne was very thorough and patient. Everyone had fun and finished their project.

Sew Bizz will invite Suzanne back for another "Intro to Applique" in January 2010. Then in February, we will begin the "The Barnyard Quilt" as a hand's on class. We will take the first eight people. Each month we will have a new block to work on. So hurry and sign up. You will not want to miss her class.

New Fall Fabrics

2009-09-20T21:29:00.000-05:00

Fall is finally here! We want you to see some of the new exciting fabrics for fall that we got at market. Come so you can touch and feel the wonderful quality of Fabric Finders 60" goods.

Just look at all the new patterns. This is just a sampling of all the new fabric.

Heirloom Market

2009-09-14T16:39:00.003-05:00

We just got back from the Heirloom Market this past weekend. We have so many new products, don't wait to come and see them. New pattern lines, new fall fabrics and much more!

BERNINA DESIGNER PLUS V6.0/CORELDRAW ESSENTIALS

2009-08-20T19:09:00.002-05:00

We just got back from Berninia training on the new Designer Plus V6.0 Software. And it is truley a "WOW"! You have got to see it to believe how EASY it really is. The applique is so fast and quick, the new way you can move the fonts off the base line -COMPLETLY- is great, and the new fill stitches look great. Oh and the stippling with borders is a must for Quilters. And speaking of quilters, you will love making new patterns to embroider in your blocks!

Be sure to check the calendar for the date and time for the free seminar on next Wednesday. We are so excited and we know you will be too!

Loving all the NEW software,
Carol - SewBizz

Maja's Heirloom Trunk Show

2009-08-20T18:38:00.008-05:00

Come in and see Maja's Heirloom Trunk Show. Have you ever wanted to see a pattern made up in cute fabric before you purchased it? Well, now you can! You can also get fresh ideas on heirloom, as well as, cute and fun trims with our fabrics. All of Maja's sample garments of her patterns are made and on display at Sew Bizz. During this two week period why not let us help
you select your favorite pattern and match it up with the new fall fabrics that are coming in daily.

We have a full line of 21/feather-wale corduory fabics, new Auburn and Alabama football fabrics, so don't wait. We also have Brother and Bernina Sales in progress.

And don't forget about the New BES software by Brother and Bernina's new great Designer Plus
Version 6.0 with CorelDraw Essentials. We will have a free seminar next Wednesday Aug .26th. to show what a spectaculiar software program it is. Call and sign up now!

Keep on Stitching

Carol - Sew Bizz

New Links and New Wish List

2009-07-25T13:33:00.002-05:00

Today a new link page has been added. Several of these links are just fun, most have free designs and some will lift you to a higher place. So much of sewing is a learning experience, especially a trial and error method, so a day without a new wrinkle in our brain is a day wasted.

Thank goodness a place that wrinkles won't be used against us!

Also, if you have created an account, you more than likely saw the wish list. Guess what, I too, have found it! When I created the website, I put everything that was important to most of us and the wish list was part of that. Who knew I'd forget? So now that you know, use it as a way of keeping up with those notions you run out of, or a way to let your friends and spouse know it's getting close to your birthday. Hope this helps make life a little easier.

Happy Sewing

New Shipment of Machines

2009-07-22T21:25:00.004-05:00

For all the sewing enthusiast that read Consumer Digest, you know they love the Project Runway Machines by Brother. We have been low on the quantity of NS40 Project Runway machines, but now we have plenty! And better than that we have a sale on them. So be sure to come in soon before they are all sold out again. We still have good supply on the NS80 Project Runway which is the machine above the NS40. It does have a good bit more features and it is on sale too.

We have currently sold out of the PE700II, the Brother 5x7 embroidery stand alone, which we understand is going to be replaced in the fall with a machine that will have a few more features.
We have also sold out of the PE750D Disney stand alone 5x7 embroidery area. We do have more on order. We do have the SE350 in stock again, the combo sewing and embroidery 4x4. We also have the NV1200 5x7 combo sewing and embroidery machine on sale. We understand it too will undergo a new look in the fall. So we are offering 25% off the remaining machines in stock.

We have plenty of the Bernina Deco 340 stand alone 5x7 embroidery only machines and on sale. We have discounts on most of our Bernina machines. And remember you always get free classes one on one , for the life of the machine!

We are adding daily to the discount fabrics on the back wall, still 40% to 60% off. What a great way to save!

Come in and see us, we love to show you all of the new gadgets, machines and fabrics.

BERNINA AND BROTHER PROMOTIONS

2009-07-20T17:32:00.009-05:00

BERNINA ACTIVA LINE SEWING MACHINES 210, 220,230 NOW ON SALE

GET A FREE "MY LABEL" WITH THE PURCHCASE OF aURORA 450 FASHIONEASTIA

VERSION 5.0 /ON SALE - THRU AUGUST - BUT HURRY !!!!!! ONCE THEY ARE GONE, YOU'LL HAVE TO PURCHASE THE WHOLE v6.0 AT FULL PRICE, NO MORE AVAILABLE UPDATES FOR VERSIONS 4.0 AND BACKWARDS. PLUS YOU GET A COUPON FOR THE UPDATE V6.0 $299 TOWARD PURCHASE. AND YOU WILL WANT V6.0, IT HAS CORELDRAW ESSENTIALS 4 INCLUDED!

BROTHER HAS SEVERAL PROMOS TOO. BUY ONE GET ONE MACHINE, QC 1000 - FREE PROJECT RUNWAY MACHINE. ALSO, NEW BES SOFTWARE IS HERE AND IS FANTASTIC, AND USES TRUTYPE FONTS !!

OUR STORE SALE HAS BEEN GOING GREAT, UP TO 25% OFF ON MOST MACHINES.

CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO BERNINA AND BROTHER PROMOTIONS.

Updating Fabric on Sew Bizz Online Store

2009-05-26T21:23:00.004-05:00

If you haven't checked out the web site lately, you are in for a big treat. MORE FABRIC !!! We are working hard to get all of our products on the web site so that you can just look up the new fabrics and order the amount you want. We do ask for your patience as it is very time consuming, but we are determined to get everything that is in the store on the web site.

June's classes are up on the calendar. We have several new classes, such as, Foot Notes. This is a class for Brother and Bernina feet, but could apply for most sewing machine feet.

We have several promotions going on for June. OESD has a Spring Collection available for FREE, if you shop with us and spend at least $50, a value of $75. We have a large selection of OESD and Sulky stabilizers, by the yard and by the roll.

We have a special discount on all feet during our class on Foot Notes. You will be amazed at the different uses for some of your feet.

Sew Many Designs has a new Spring collection. It is called, Song of Spring 5x7 designs. It has a cute Lady Bug that goes great with some of the new lady bug fabric.

Lots and lots of new patterns, such as Pink Fig. We have just about all of their patterns. Wendy Schoen, Dasiey May, has new packaging and is back in stock.

Hurry and come see all the new "stuff". Hope to see you soon.

Oh by the way, we are up to date on all machine repairs. There is a quick turn around at present. If you need to know how fast you can get your machine back, just call the number for the tech on the web site and he will answer. How great is that!!
Keep Stitching,
Carol

New Fabrics

2009-05-08T22:02:00.013-05:00

We just want to take a moment to thank all of our customers that came out to see the trunk show by Joy Welsh, "Applique for Kids" with her great embroidery designs. It was neat to see all of you so excited over the garments. Most of the fabrics you saw used in these garments are now available at Sew Bizz. Hope you enjoy seeing them, but why not come in and see them up close..

These are two of the samples for the new classes which are both a knock off of the boutique fashions you see in the magazines. One has a round neck and the other is a square neck.

Go to the calendar at http://www.sewbizz.net/ to see the dates for the classes

Here is a garment made by a Michie' pattern using some of the new fabrics.

Hope to see you soon. Keep stitching,

Carol

Twitter

2009-05-03T12:50:00.003-05:00

Twitter is new to me, but all my friends say it is a must! So today I'm, updating my website, blogger, My Space, Twitter and did I leave any out? Oh yes, Face book, which will be done shortly or NOT. Computer's are suppose to make life faster, easier but to be honest, I could have made a jacket or stitched out a design by now. I do resent computers a little but we must stay up with the times. I'm not sure what I'm doing with all this technology, but I'm having fun learning it.

Sorta like learning the first computerized sewing machine or sewing software. Ahh, now there's a challenge. Who out there remembers the first Paduca software party? Any oldie but goodies reading? Well, let me tell you we stood Japan on it's ear. Why are they meeting to play with our software, they asked? They even sent Mr.M to see and did he ever. He went home with all the buzzz! We were designing with little or no tools. By gosh it was almost as comparable as "the time we went to the moon without a computer mapping the way", well not exactly but you get the idea. And now the progress that has been made is incredible. Truly this is the information age.
Keep Stitching

New Products

2009-04-27T12:42:00.016-05:00

First an apology!

I'm new at this blogging, so yes it's been awhile, but I promise to try my best to stay on top of blogging.

New topics today includes new Brother products and deals, new Bernina products and deals, Appliques for Kids Trunk Show and Classes. These are just a few:

All the garments are simply beautiful. I hope you don't miss this trunk show by Joy Welsh, Appliques for Kids. All of her embroidery designs stitch out perfect and they match the fabric so well. We do have design packets, but you can also go to her website.We have most of the fabrics so you can make your very own one of a kind garment or duplicate the same garment. Hurry as this trunk show will be leaving for another part of the country soon. And there is nothing like seeing them up close.

MARY LOU NALL'S CLASS

Recently Mary Lou Nall came to the store and we had excellent participation! Mary Lou has been doing her classes for some 40 years. And, boy she really knows her stuff! She held four classes and everyone was so excited to learn about the sewing machine feet and what to do with them. Since most of you have shown an interest in learning more, we will start a new class called "Foot Notes". It will be like the classes that Mary Lou gave in that they will be lecture demo. So no need to bring a machine. It will start in May. So check it out on the events calendar.

OESD

New from OESD is the "Spring Collection" and just like the collection at Christmas, if you purchse $50, you get the embroidery disk FREE! The disk is valued at $75, and it's a variety of spring designs. Be sure to come by the store and look at the samples.

BONNIE BLUE

Bonnie Blue has two new patterns and a remake of Lauren.

Bailey Boy's Magazine

We have two new classes in May for the "look" of the popular boutique garments, one with a square collar and one with a round collar.

Cargo Pants

This coming month in May, we will offer a class using Pintucks & Petticoats, "Luke" to make this adorable pair of pants. It can be for girls and boys.

Monthly Purse Class

Last month was huge success! Everyone loved the "Swing Purse" by Am Butler. Go to the photo gallery and check out all the different looks from just one pattern. This coming month we will make the 2Hr.Tulip Purse. Hopefully, I get a picture of it so you can see how cute it is. There are four sizes on one pattern.

EMBROIDERY CLUB

Everyone loved April's class where they made the Topsey Turvy Kitchen Towel. In May there will be hands on embroidery class to learn the steps of cutwork. You can go to the events calendar to see the seven times it will be offerred.

Black Friday

2008-11-30T15:26:00.002-06:00

Thanksgiving is over and so is Black Friday, and so it begins... Christmas of course. Now that it has officially begun, due to the shopping tradition, let the merry making and Christmas cheer begin. To start the month off right, on December 5th from 10:00am until 12 noon we will have our annual Christmas Party. Last year we didn't have an evening party and some felt left out. So this year we will have a special party just for the night group. It will be the following Thursday, December 11th, at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. You may bring something sweet/salty and we will furnish everything else.

Plan to bring a Christmas ornament (some of you ambitious people will no doubt bring those beautiful OESD designs) that you made or could have made and describe how it was done. Also share your favorite snack recipe with us if you like, and any show- n -tells. There will be sales, fun and lots of laughter. Hope to see you there.

Keep Stitchin,
Carol

Off to See The Wizard.....

2008-11-18T20:04:00.003-06:00

Yes, we are off to see the Wizard, the Bernina 830E in North Carolina. It will razzle dazzle you and cast all kind of spells on you saying, "You know you want me"! Truth is you WILL want this wonderful machine and it will be in the shop on Monday November 24th. It will be amazing to see this beautiful machine in action. Plan ahead to come and see this state of the art, sleek and oh so quiet Bernina 830 in all its glory.

Our tech, Michael, will be there to get his certified training and be ready to explain the new bobbin, the new dual feed and much much more. So if he is there, sadly this means he is not at the store. He will be back Monday.

And this brings us to the Thanksgiving Holidays. We will be closed Nov. 27th through Saturday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st. I just want to say Happy Thanksgiving and thank you to our customers for shopping at Sew Bizz this year. I am most grateful of all for your friendships and support.

See you soon and keep stitching.
Carol :)

Happy Halloween from Customers

2008-10-31T12:45:00.004-05:00

We are having a ball today, come by and show us your Halloween costumes! Here is Sharon and Michelle looking mightly fine.

2008-10-31T11:17:00.002-05:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Sew Bizz has 2 new employees - Raggedy Ann and Madame Butterfly

come by and see us today.

NEW Quattro 6000D is here !!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-30T16:09:00.003-05:00

The brand new Brother Quattro 6000D is HERE and the PE Design 8.0 as well as PE Upgrade. Paula says come and drool with us! No joke, it's beautiful and does embroidery so quiet, so magnificently, and so BIG. It has all the extra hoops, a really nice rolling bag with extra bags for thread and such. The extra products ($500 worth of Designs, etc.) will only come with a limited number of machines, so hurry in and put your name on this beautiful state of the art Brother Quattro 6000D Sewing and Embroidery Machine. Michelle and I have already layed hands on it. Joni and Millie have also stroked it! What more can I say but just come and see.

Also, tomorrow is Halloween, come dressed in your scariest costume, or bring your little one dressed and receive 20% off your total purchase of regular priced merchandise, and still get your punches on your punch card too! Spoooooky Loooooky

Products and website

2008-10-28T13:36:00.004-05:00

We are working very hard getting all our products listed, so please be patient. Our November calendar is up and classes will start to end about the middle of the month and pick back up January 2009. The new circular ruler, The Cut A Round, is a must for the new Taylor Made Retro Apron Book. We want to do a class in November so if there is an interest let us know. It would be a perfect gift for someone that is hard to buy a present for at Christmas. Check all the apron books out on the website.

2008-10-28T10:09:00.002-05:00

Another month of Embroidery club is over. We have had fun embroiderying our "fringe scarecrow" and making our button on patches. We had a total of 30 women enjoying this month's project. Those of you who couldn't make it this month, we have space for 42 embroidery enthusiasts - give us a call.

November Embroidery club is a freestanding lace angel. Carol and I will be sharing this month's sessions. She is teaching three or four classes and I am teaching three classes.

This will be the last club project for this year.

If you have any questions or comments - the blog is open.

Paula

New Website

2008-10-01T10:43:00.009-05:00

Thank you for visiting our Website. We will be adding new products that you may purchase as time goes by. Thank you for your patience. With this said, hold on to your hat because you are in for a treat.

Maybe this is the first time to check us out, but we have been in business for fourteen or more years. We've been here in Trussville, Alabama since 2000. We were previously located in Centerpoint by the post office since 1994. Before that, the business was from home in Locust Fork, since 1986.

We enjoy selling both Bernina and Brother sewing machines. So let's get this out of the way early on; NO, we can not sell any Bernina sewing machines from our website. You may however, call, email or fax us questions and we will be happy to get back in touch with you. We will provide you with links so that you can browse to see the latest machines and special national promos.
We can sell some Brother machines online, but not covered product under our dealer aggreement.

We are very interested in what type sewing you do or may want to do. We
truely love sewing and want everyone that sews to know we are here for you.
On our blog you may expect to see projects for Embroidery Club, which by the way meets 3 times during the weekday, 2 night groups and even on Saturday.

We will let you know immediately when a new shipment of fabric is here. And it is here, the fall and Christmas, so hurry and come in to see them. Along, with new garments made from the new fabrics so you can see how great the fabric looks.

We also have an on site technician that can service Bernina's, Brother's, and most of all the older machines too. His turn-a-round time is good and you can even schedule an appointment. So if you are from out of town, it means a great deal if you can go shopping and pick your machine up the same day. You may even ship your machine to us for service. Just call, yes, you can even talk to our repair tech.

We will have photos, free designs to download, and updates available for machines that can be done at your home. This way you don't have to go here and there to find them. We want to make your sewing experience as easy and quick as possible. We will gladly do the leg work for you so you have more time to spend sewing!