Effectively immediately, Natalie’s will begin honoring competitors’ coupons. If you have a 50% off coupon for one cut of fabric, we’ll honor it. If you have a coupon for 40% off any one item in the store, we’ll honor it. Good only for the dates and conditions specified on the coupon. You must present the coupon at the time of purchase. See store for details.

March and April Class Schedule

In addition to the usual Bernina and Brother mastery classes which will be taking place on Tuesdays and Saturdays, we are offering the following classes for our customers:

Serger 101- Get acquainted with your serger and practice threading to create different stitches. Take the guesswork out of this misunderstood machine! 1 session $15, Monday, 3/23/09 1:30-4:30 Instructor- Natalie

Quilting 101- Do you want to make a quilt but have no idea where to begin? Alex Anderson’s book Start Quilting with Alex is the text book for these 2 classes that will guide you through the completion of your first quilt. You’ll learn about basic quilting tools, how to sew an accurate seam and finishing techniques. Instructor, Natalie

1.Triple Rail Quilt 4 Sessions, $60 Fridays, March 13-April 10, 6:00-9:00 PM and/or Tuesdays, April 7-28

2. Basic Nine Patch Quilt 4 Sessions, $60 Fridays, April 17- May 8, 6:00-9:00 (depends on demand for the Triple Rail Quilt above)

Kids’ Night Out Open to kids 8 and up who are able to listen, follow directions and be creative! Every Friday night, kids can come and sew or quilt. We’ll provide guidance and suggestions which will help kids create projects they can be proud of! Instructors vary.

3. Beginning Skills 2 Sessions $30 Fridays March 13 & 20 This is for the younger child (or any age) who has never sewn before, to start developing the skills necessary to become involved with more advanced projects.

Mim’s Quilt 3 sessions, $45, Fridays April 10- April 24 We are pleased to have Natasha Durham back to teach another class on her easy, breezy Mim’s Quilt. Kids can create a quilt that’s uniquely their own by choosing from our great fabric selection. This quilt is perfect for cuddling up on a rainy day to watch a movie or read a favorite book. Large blocks and simple piecing techniques make this quilt come together very quickly. If the materials for this project are purchased at Natalie’s, the class is FREE!

13- Photos on Fabric 1 Session, $15 Monday March 16 9:30-12:30 OR Tuesday March 31 1:30-4:00. Start with a photograph and end up with an heirloom. We’ll teach you how to get that picture on fabric so you can put it on a quilt or a pillow. Great for wedding and anniversary gifts! Instructor, Jackie

Foundation Pieced Cardinal 1 Session, $20 (includes preprinted foundation) Wednesday March 18 Get perfect points EVERY time with this technique, No fussing with paper! You’ll have time in class to complete one small block. See the sample at the store. Instructor, Mel

Stop by and pick up a brochure to see the rest of our great class offerings; we have many more to choose from. If you have an idea for a class, please don’t hesitate to share it, many of the classes in our schedule were developed at customers’ requests. Please plan on signing up for classes in advance; if we have not filled a class within one week of the start date, we must cancel it.

Thanks to all of you who stopped in to welcome us during our first week in operation! We are busy collecting suggestions for product offerings and lessons and hope to have our March schedule out as soon as Natalie returns from Bernina training in Chicago. We received our OESD thread order this past Friday, so if you’ve been waiting to complete embroidery projects, now’s the time to stop in. We also have great new patterns for all skill levels, some fun new notions, and our usual selection of high quality machines and accessories.

We now have the Bernina 10′ quilting frame in stock. This is the best frame available at a resonable price. It will work with any machine but put a Bernina with the BSR on it and you have the best of the best. Come in to see for yourself.

Natalie’s

More News from Natalie’s

Well, we’ve opened! Thanks to all of you who came out to support us on our opening day. We are looking forward to becoming your destination for all things sewing related, from machines to fabric to notions and accessories.
If you have not yet picked up February’s class schedule, they’re now available in the store. Some highlights include:

Hunter’s Star Quilt; Wednesdays from 10:00-1:00
Jelly Roll Quilt; Fridays from 2:00-5:00 (no class on Friday the 13th as Natalie will be in Chicago for Bernina product training)
Wool Penny Rug; Thursday, February 26th, from 6:00-9:00 PM
Kids’ Night Out; The last Friday of every month, from 5:30-8:00. Kids can come together for advice and assistance on sewing projects. No machine needed, they can use ours!

Of course, we are continuing free guide classes for machine owners who purchased a machine from either Cote’s or us; please check the schedule for specific dates and times.

Store hours: Tuesday- Saturday, 10:00 AM -5:00 PM; Thursdays ‘til 9:00 PM and the last Friday of every month until 8:30

We now a new supply of Bernina feet, accesories and bobbins that we just put out.

Natalie’s-

Well, the day has finally come- Natalie’s Sewing Machine Sales and Service will open on Tuesday, February 3rd in the same location as Cote’s Sewing and Fabric Center.

Natalie’s will provide the same great service and the same great products that Ron and Lisa have offered for the last 20 years. We have received our first shipment of Bernina machines and will be adding to our fabric and notions lines on a regular basis.

We will also continue to provide free guide classes on our machines, and lessons for all levels of sewing enthusiasts in quilting, home décor, apparel and accessories.
Best of all, Ron is continuing onsite to perform all our service work so you know your machines will receive the best possible care.

We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Ron and Lisa for all their guidance, patience and support over the last eight weeks; this transition would truly not have been possible without them. Their commitment to our success has been the single most important factor in our ability to carry on the tradition of outstanding customer service and support to sewing enthusiasts in central Maine.

Please stop by and give us your feedback as to what you would like to see added in the way of product lines and classes. We are committed to becoming the destination sewing inspiration in Maine and we need your input to do this!

Sincerely,

Natalie Simard
&
Leigh St Pierre-Tribuno