We were delighted when one of our long time customers came in and wanted to give a raving review about one of our products. She had tried to contact the manufacturer to give a review, but since she didn’t buy it from them directly, they would not publish her review on their webpage. With permission from May T. we are glad to publish it for her on our website.
We welcome all reviews of items that we sell.
Until next time,
Susan
On another social media site there were thoughts on how we could get th
e newer generations interested in hobbies. Over the years, life has become way too busy and very expensive and for the most part the younger generations do not see the need to spend money on or participate in any kind of artistic pastime. This greatly is affected small businesses all over North America and beyond and we also see it locally as more and more craft, sewing, and fabric shops are closing. The once very popular craft is becoming a dinosaur. More and more people of all ages are not only online shopping, but they are not participating in classes and clubs that encourage their artistic side. Not too many decades ago there were sewing, cooking, art, music, woodworking and more offered in public schools, but now it seems there is not as big a need for these classes.
Let’s try and change this. Let’s make the new roaring 20’s into the sewing 20’s. Let’s encourage everyone to get out and try something new. Even if you are a lifelong garment sewer or a quilter, why not try to do something else. Encourage the young to use a sewing machine, to take that serger out of the closet and use it or make a small quilt for their bed. Let’s get the word out that participating in a hobby is a great way to relax, make new friends and show off your artistic side.
Until next time,
Susan
Hope you enjoyed our little Christmas/Sewing jingle!!
Until next time,
Susan
Here is our April 2018 Class Schedule. Please make sure you check with each store for class availability.
Until Next time,
Susan
It is only days away from Christmas 2017 and for anyone that is still looking for a very quick and super easy “HOMEMADE” project, this is the project for you. These would make the perfect gift for the coffee, tea, juice, cocktail, beer and wine lover on your list!! This is a charm pack friendly project, but if you don’t have a charm pack lying around, just cut your fabric into 5″ squares and you will be ready to go. 
We hope you enjoy this project and have a fun time making these for your family and friends.
Until next time,
Susan
Just a reminder of our hours for the summer!! We will go back to our regular hours starting September 5, 2017
We hope to see you over the summer!!
Our class schedule for the fall will be ready by mid August!!
We are participating in Row by Row, On the Go, we also have kits for the Row by Row Junior available at each store as well as kits for the 9th Row.
Have a wonderful Summer!!
Until next time,
Susan
Feel free to copy and print out these “handmade by” gift tags.
If you decide to share on social media, please give credit back to our website.
Thank you
Until next time,
Susan
We are in the final week before Christmas and like most of you, are trying to get everything done. For those of us that live in the Lower Mainland, we have seen snow covered streets in some areas and green grass in others. Today the sun is out and the snow is slowly melting, traffic to and from work is lighter, but the streets and parking lots at all the major Malls is crazy with traffic. My final installment in ideas for Christmas come in the more than $50 category and finally the big ticket items “Sewing Machines”!!! We have so many great notions and storage items for anyone that sews or quilts or embroiders on your list, but they will probably have all those great gadgets to help with everyday projects. Why not get them that fabulous iron to take to class, or the Oliso Smart iron which makes ironing a pleasure or a larger cutting or rotating mat. We tend to not want to spend the bigger dollars on ourselves, but deep down would love to receive them as a gift. I think the item I would LOVE to receive this year as a gift are the 9″ KAI cutting shears!! I do a lot of garment sewing, especially with finer fabrics and these scissors would be an excellent addition to my sewing basket. Might have to put those in my letter to Santa!!
I have saved the biggest and best items for last. Do you have or do you know anyone that is in the market for a new sewing machine this Christmas? We have so many machines to choose from and in every price range as well. We not only would like to sell you a machine, but we care about your success with that machine. With every machine sale we offer one on one instruction in order for you to get to know and master the machine. These lessons are usually about one hour in length and are available during the first year of you owning a machine purchased from A Great Notion!! All you have to do is give us a call, set up an appointment, and you will be on the road to mastering your machine.
We also offer other classes, depending on which make and model of machine you purchase from us. We offer “Master” classes, which we go over everything from threading, to maintenance to what all those feet are used for. We offer sewing and embroidery clubs; a monthly 2-hour class getting to know even more about your machine, even doing a little project in class, but most of all we offer our in house expertise from our staff. We have staff that are experts in the machines that we sell, and above all else, we want you to succeed with your machine and use it to its full capabilities.
We sell Baby Lock, Bernina, Husqvarna and Elna machines at our Surrey/Langley location and at our Abbotsford location we sell Baby Lock, Bernina, Husqvarna and Pfaff.
Here is just a small picture of some of the amazing machines we have to offer.
So whether you are just starting off, or upgrading to a bigger machine, or you need to add a Serger to your ever growing list of machines that you own we have something that would suit your needs. We even have a Long Arm quilting machine with frame and software just waiting for a new home!! Why not surprise that special someone with a new machine!!
Wishing you all the PEACE, LOVE and JOY this season has to offer!!
Until next time,
Susan
Here is my list of some wonderful items that are priced between $20 and $50!! The Jumbo Click Box will hold almost everything that is needed for class, and the Folding Desk Lamp gives you the light you need and then is compact enough to store away! the Thread Cutter pendant is not only a lovely piece of jewelry, but also has the notch edges that can cut thread and is safe for Airline travel. I have the Hoopscissors and I love them; they are curved just enough and have a very sharp point to get up close to your fabric and thread to cut. The Go Travel Iron is great not only for travel, but also to take to class!!
Until next time,
Susan
