Home of the Innocents blankets

We have had a lot of good response to our Home of the Inncoents classes. We have a couple  more classes schelduled. So if you haven't had a chance to attend one please call one of out two locations to see if there is a class you can attend.

Linda Lee Sewing Retreat

Linda Carswell and myself had a wonderful time in Kansas at The Project Sewing Workshop class. We fitted and sewed for 3 full days. The fabric and buttons were absolutely stunning (I probably spent to much).
Linda Carswell left with her T-shirt finished, her pants fitted in a muslin, and her jacket cut out. I left with two pants fitted in muslin and two tops fitted in muslin ( I didn't want to cut my beautiful silk till I made sure it fit!). We came back with wonderful ideas for upcoming classes, besure to check the January - February Needle Works Newsletter. Linda Lee and her assistants (Cathy ( Linda Lee's Sewing Workshop pattern Co.), Sandy ( Louise Cutting) and Katherine Gross (Bernina)) couldn't had been any more helpful. Bev who cut our fabrics was absolutely exhausted when we left but she never once complained, she was a trooper. We had dinner at Linda Lee's home on Saturday night, and she showed us some of the upcoming kits. Everything was GREAT!!!!

More Pictures coming later today or tomorrow.
Linda Lee showing her new Village Bag kit.

Ultimate Embroidery Event

We would like to say "THANK YOU!" to Everyone who attend our Ultimate Embroidery Event. We would especially like to thank the staff at both our locations for their hardwork in making this event such a success. We hope everyone had a wonderful time.

Ultimate Embroidery Event

Our Ultimate Embroidery Event was alot of fun!!! Bunny shared her wealth of knowledge and beautiful samples. She covered all the different types of stabilizers and how they are used. She introduced the embroidery wand! Be sure to scheck back later today for pictures.

Current Events at The Smocking Shoppe

For those you that didn't know. Susie had an accident a couple of weeks ago. She is back to work but still has a problem with her knee, so if she is moving a little slow have mercy on her.

Please try to come by either shop and help with our blankets for The Home of the Innocents. You can check the website or call the shop for dates.

Susie has been  in a cleaning mood again! She has cleared out about 400 smocking plates- select imperial broadcloths and other fabrics- and much more!!! Stop by The Smocking Shoppe in St. Matthews and check out all the specials.

Remember to stop by or call  either shop to fill out your wishlist for the holidays. We will be glad to put the items you would like in the computer and when that someone special comes by we'll know exactly where to direct them. Remember we do offer gift wrapping services.

Don't forget The Ultimate Embroidery Seminar on Nov 11 & 12. Should be lots of FUN!!!!

NEWSLETTER FINAL DONE!!!!

Sorry it took so long but, the Needle Works Newsletter is final finished and posted on the web! Between vacations - family - auto accidents and two stores we just ran out of time. Hope you have time to visit us at one of our locations during the holidays. Besure to check back often to see the date and time for our  FREE demos. WE have several sit & sews at both locations to help you finish your holiday sewing.

Pictures from the Getaway

Everyone had a wonderful time!!!! This is just a sampling of the many wonderful projects that was worked on at this years retreat.

Newsletter update

   We hope to have our newsletter up on Monday. Please check the website, there will be a button on the home page when it is up and ready. You can print it off the web as a pdf file. You may want to go to the classes section to see if we have the picture up and ready. You may also be able to click on the class name and get the supply list.
   If you want to see certain classes at The Smocking Shoppe please email or call the shop and let us know.  
  We are more than willing to help you put together a class for you and your friends.
   In Nov and Dec we are going to have a couple of days at each shop to make blankets for the Home of Innocense. The dates will be up on Monday, Oct 26.
  Hope you have a good day and happy sewing!!!
The Smocking Shoppe Gang

Great Weekend!!!!

This weekend was one of our most memorable getaways ever! We had several new people this year and they all seemed to have a great time. The food was plentiful and absolutely wonderful as usual!! (I know most of us probably gained a few extra pounds.) Our Friday nite project this year was a stack the deck quilt. Everyone's turned out stunning! The fabric choicest ranged from batiks-florals-homespuns to christmas - fall and a picnic scene. Saturday nite we laughed so hard we cryed. We have already booked our dates for next year and we'll decide on the project in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the pictures up so you can see the projects and mayhem. Please send us any pictures of your projects so we can put them on our gallery section on our website.

Web Site has New Updates

We have started updating our website for the new season. Be sure to stop by often as content will change frequently. Check out our New Products page for starters. Let us know how you like the new updates.

Facebook | The Smocking Shop

Facebook The Smocking Shop: "The Smocking Shop :
Our annual sewing retreat will be this weekend in Henryville, In.
at the Wooded Glen Retreat Center. This year we have filled every spot plus some. We will start Friday evening sewing
and go through Sunday evening. Check back for more updates and pictures. The Smocking Shoppe Sewing Retreat
Time:4:00PM Friday, October 16th
Location:Wooded Glen Retreat"

New Goings On At The Smocking Shoppe

Come by our Landis Lakes location to see our new Project Workshop notions, fabrics and patterns.
We will start our classes as soon as Linda and myself get back from our trip to Linda Lee's studio for our hands on tips and tricks seminar.

Also come by and see our Accuquilt to Go Cutter. Call for an appointment or just stop by for your free demo !

Be sure to watch for our Needle Works newsletter online around the 15th of October.

New Staff Members

If you have been in either of our locations lately you may have noticed some new faces!

In our St. Matthews location Scott Austin is our newest addition. Scott has been with us a couple of months now, she is more than willing to help with fabrics, laces or machine questions.

In our Landis Lakes location Jennifer McLeod is our other newest addition. Jennifer has only been with us for a couple of weeks. Jennifer will also be helping us with beginner classes.

Besure to say "Hi" to them the next time you are in!

On another note:
Mary Bauer taught her first class at the Landis Lakes location on September 29 - Razzle Dazzle quilt. Everyone had a wonderful time! Be sure to check out her other classes in the newsletter or on our website: http://www.smockingshop.com/

As always we look forward to seeing you at either of our Smocking Shop locations soon.

Ultimate Embroidery Seminar

Bernina educator Bunny Gates wants to indulge you with the ultimate therapy...Machine Embroidery!
In a three-hour seminar, let us pamper your senses with great giveaways and reveal exciting new products.
Register for this seminar at our Landis Lakes location!
Please call 502-409-9664.
Dates:
November 11 6:00-9:00
November 12 10:00-1:30
$20 per session (includes light refreshments)

Martha Pullen School

The Smocking Shoppe

and

Husqvarna Viking

would like to welcome the

Martha Pullen School

November 4th - 7th, 2009

Check website for additional information.

www.smockingshop.com

(Samples of projects below.)

New Teachers

The Smocking Shoppe would like to Welcome Mary Bauer and Wendy Walker to the teaching staff.

New Location

The Smocking Shoppe -
NEW location:
Landis Lakes Shopping Center
169 S English Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40245