Just returned from the Creativfestival ...lots of exciting new products
Lots of sewing ideas and I am now ready for a lot of Machine Embroidery.

We have formed a group of people interested in sewing on their embroidery machines and sharing ideas. Let us know if you are interested also

I am thrilled with the latest Baby Lock Ellisimo so drop by the shop and check it out
Keep me posted on what you are sewing

This will be the last day of our sewing workshop on reversible jackets with Kathryn Brenne.
Fabulous tips and the projects by the students are wonderful.
We will continue to bring you several more sewing workshops at the shop or the college in 2012
So let us know what type of fashion sewing you are interested in .

* since the strike continues at the colleges , the Con Ed classes have been cancelled for this fall

I will be teaching all the classes at the shop beginning Sept 27 6-9
Contact me at 1888 273 4465 for more information
Happy Fall Sewing

ps by the way we have a great selection of all new fashion fabrics ....

This September, I am excited to start teaching at the Perth Campus of Algonquin College. "Master The Art of Dressmaking" will run every Tuesday and Thursday evening 6-9 for 10 weeks.
This Certificate Program is a terrific way to return to garment sewing and refresh your sewing skills as I introduce the latest sewing methods to those who wish to sew.
Contact Tracey Lancaster at Algonquin 613 2672859 for more information

or contact me at jc@creativestyling.com 613 273 4465 1888 27344465

Leather Purse Blue Jeans TZ Art Wearables

All of these items are part of the upcoming workshops at Creative Styling

call 1888 273 4465 today and register

Well today I am quilting and for those who know me it is not my favorite sport! I would rather be fashion sewing ! But I did complete 4 pair of jeans and 2 pants for Spring. I am finishing the American Beauty Quilt which is amazing in Pinks and Black. The latest shipment of what we are calling the Canadian Beauty is Yellow and Blues so you must come and see. Kits will be available on request. I am also completing the Silk Quilt made from my Daughter's Wedding Gown and Machine Embroidered to make a gorgeous Heirloom and memory. Excited about Spring. I vow to walk more, eat better and sew every day Want to join me ? Happy Easter !

April News

Spring into Sewing ! Serger School starts again April 6 until May 11 every Wednesday 1-4 Brush up on your serger skills ..... Smocked Gown with the fabulous Judith Marquis is coming June 9-11 Just beginning or needing a refresher this retreat will be a wonderful way to learn hand smocking.

Spring get Away

Well the trip to Toronto is well underway
Everyone has been asking for a return to the Fashion District and Queen St / Spadina area
Details this week
Over night April 18& 19 in the GTA downtown core
Always so much fun
and this time 2 days

In the meantime I am planning my Spring Wardrobe
Checking the Retail Stores it seems Soft Grays and Sheer Beiges work well as basics.
Our new fabric arrives soon so keep a look out in your e mail box.
You will be as excited as I am

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Jo-Anne

Just sewing up another pair of Jeans today! A 2 day 'Forever in Blue Jean " workshop will be held May 5 & 6 . sign up now jc@creativestyling.com

Ageless and never out of style.

Pattern Drafting still has room March 29- 31 with Isidora Speilmann

Kathryn Brenne is back this fall with 'The Reversible Jacket " and the class is already filling up
September 15 - 17

Retreat Fun

Just adding a few pictures today so you can see what kind of fun we have in our retreats
Lots coming like Isidora with Pattern Drafting, Jan Bones with Dress form and the smooth Panty , plus Judith Marquis with Smocking. Watch this space for more fun events.

Islander Sewing Methods

Today is the last day in February. Too icy to walk and too damp to enjoy the winter day.
Now in my sewing room I am planning a full day of sewing the UFO's
Also beginning the Islander men's shirt pattern. I am very excited with the methods of sewing learned so far. I started to practice the without pins method on some projects yesterday. The idea of sewing with less pins and aligning all the edges at top and bottom worked well for a simple quilt block I completed. No creeping of fabric as you finish a seam.

" Islander Methods Workshop" March 11 & 12 Sign up now
Jo-Anne

News

The April May and June classes ready and even though March will be busy
You need to see the coming events. I shall enter them this weekend.
I have 3 days to sew and have planned my wardrobe for New York Trip.
Watch for pictures coming soon .
Jo-Anne
Enjoy the weekend!

Class available March 23 1-4 $40

New Spring sessions

What a great day to be outside with the sun shining and the ice actually melting off the roof top.
come on Spring !
I have ventured in to stitch up a couple of Quilt Blocks for this Week's American Beauty Quilt.
So pretty and now we are on to the sashing and borders.

Completed the Spring Calendar for April May and June. Great line up and Fabulous teachers to learn from . The ideal sewing instructor guides you through the best way of sewing a project and offers helpful hints along the way. You should come away with a sense of accomplishment and new confidence! Drop by and pick up our new schedule.

We love Kathryn Brenne of the Academy of Fine Sewing and Design in North Bay Ontario.
Watch for her classes coming up in Abbotsford and Victoria BC.
Jo-Anne

As it is now Family Day and we celebrate family, I am glad to have an amazing one!
I love them and they love each other. Together we are one big mutual admiration society.
Now with extended family and future extended family it just gets better.
Enjoy your family today and friends as well who might as well be Family !

Sewng Tips

Hi Everyone
The snow is still here and if you are staying in sewing, try serging a Quilt
Setting your serger to a 1/4" width using a 3 thread set up and adjusting the width dial with practice will allow you to serge a 1/4" seam
Record your settings and off you go
I took some leftover flannel from the PJ bottoms I sewed for Christmas gifts and rotary cut
5" squares. Serged rows and Viola! A small lap quilt top in no time

Let me know how you are doing
Jo-Anne

Its Snowing wildly
Lets chat about sewing

February 2011

As I sit inside on the snow storm of the season I am secretly planning my Spring Wardrobe
My alter ego is in the picture, yes that is not really me but the look will be.
Minis, sheer blouses and the impact of a fun colour never worn before.
Step out with me and enjoy the sewing adventure we will take