Pattern Copyright Laws “Let me make you a copy of this pattern”

Oops!!!! You may have violated copyright laws. It’s an easy thing to do; you bought the pattern, book or magazine. Your BFF wants to make the same lovely project you just finished. So you run over to a printer and zip off a copy. In your excitement to share some fun you have stolen income from the author of that cute pattern and violated copyright laws. Think about this: that pattern was painstakingly cre-ated by an artist, who much like you enjoys their craft. They went through the process of measuring, counting and writing out the details of how to recre-ate their work of art. Additionally they may hire a publisher willing to produce and distribute their pat-tern. In exchange for all this work they collect a small income each time someone chooses to recre-ate that project. It may seem harmless and inconsequential, but each time a pattern is copied without permission the in-come that supports the author, the local shop and it’s workers is bypassed. If something is no longer avail-able in print then copy away, but if that pattern can be purchased online or in a brick and mortar shop as a stand alone pattern, in a book or magazine then it’s never right to “just make a copy”.

This may be a great time to drop off your sewing machine for a spa day in our shop. The longevity of your machine depends on routine maintenance and it will run better when it’s clean, oiled and properly timed. We employ a certified JANOME technician who has additional general

training for all makes and models. We recommend any issue covered by a manufacturer warranty be resolved with a certified repair technician for that specific brand. The basic service covers cleaning and overall check up. Additional charges may apply for parts and extra bench time. All repairs have a 30 day warranty from date of original service. We make every effort to repair all machines, unless the repair costs exceed the value of the machine. Mention this article for a $10 discount of the basic service cost through Jan 1, 2018

A Clean Machine is a

Happy Machine!

Stitchin’ News What’s in Store at Always In Stitches

1808 East Conner S., Noblesville, IN

www.alwaysinstitches1.com (317)-776-4227 December 2017

Stitchin’ News What’s in Store at Always In Stitches

1808 East Conner S., Noblesville, IN

www.alwaysinstitches1.com (317)-776-4227

New BOM’s Coming to our shop! We enjoy offering Block of the Month programs and these are some of the best we’ve seen. BOM’s make great Christmas Gifts that keep on giving the rest of the year. All these quilts may be seen in our shop to help you decide which one you will add to your col-lection. We have a limited quantity of each one, so shop early before your favorite sells out. Purchase the entire series instead of making monthly pay-ments and we waive the sign up fee. Happy Stitching!

Stitchin’ News

December 2017

Always In Stitches

1808 East Conner Street, Noblesville IN 46060,

Www.alwaysinstitches1.com 317-776-4227

BEL CANTO

Sign up fee for

this easy strip

quilt is $10. The

seven month pro-

gram starts in

January 2018 for

$49.99 each

month. Bonus

quilt patterns are

included with

each months block. The final pattern is the fin-

ished 110”x 110” King Size Quilt. Buy the

complete top for $349.99. SISTERHOOD

6 month in the hoop

program begining Janu-

ary 2018 . Choose your

size from Crib to King.

Use your embroidery

machine to make this

incredible quilt. $15

sign up and $15 per

month for embroidery

design files. Choose

your own fabrics and

threads.

12 month program

beginning January

2018 Quilt size 95"

x 95" Sign up fee

$20 with a monthly

fee of $29.99 Tradi-

tional and triangle

paper methods are

used to create this

quilt and to simplify

the construction

process.

BRISTLE CREEK FARMHOUSE

9 month program

beginning Febru-

ary 2018. Quilt

Size 96½" x

102½". Sign up

fee is $20 with

monthly fee of

$29.99 Scrappy

borders surround

appliquéd blocks

sewn to mimic

the look of Eng-

lish paper piec-

ing, without the

extra work.

AUNT GRACE

BASKETS OF SCRAPS

12 month program begin-

ning January 2018. 72

1/2" x 96 1/2" quilt with

fun appliquéd animals.

Sign up fee is $20 with a

monthly fee of $24.99.

Buy complete top kit for

$299.99

FLORAL

MENAGERIE

KNITTING AND CROCHET

Open Knit and Open Stitch With AIS STAFF - Free Every Monday, 10:00-noon · Every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-7:30 Drop in any session to get uninterrupted stitching time. Instructor on hand to help as needed. Learn to Knit with Janet - $30 plus supplies Staring January First & Second Saturday, 10:30-12:30 · Third & Fourth Friday, 1:30-3:30 Learn basic knitting techniques. Start making a scarf you can finish at home. Build an Afghan With Janet - $15 per session plus supplies Starting January Fourth Friday of each month · 10:30-12:30 Learn fine knitting techniques while making a cozy afghan. A 12-session class for those who know how to knit and purl on circular needles. Anita Crochets - $10 for each session Every Tuesday, 2-4:00 and Every Thursday, 5:30-7:30 Bring a project to start, trouble shoot or finish at this hands-on class for all skill levels.

QUILTING AND SEWING

Ryan’s Case for Cancer Pillow party- Free - Volunteer Opportunity December 2 - 10am-3:30p -Join with volunteers to make pillow cases for cancer patients. Bring your sewing

machine if you have one or just bring yourself, NO SKILLS NEEDED. Clever Together - Free

December 18 from 2-4pm - Come for the fellowship and stay for the fun. This group meets monthly to share a snack, work on a project and share some show and tell. No skills needed, just smiles.

Mudsock Handwork Group - Free December 19 from 1-4:00 Bring your wool or any handwork. All skill levels welcome. Great resource to get started, ask questions, get handwork project problems solved. Debra’s Patchwork Table Runner $10 Plus Supplies December 19 - 5-7pm Make a table runner each month that celebrates a holiday or event. Kathy's Simple and Sweet Class - $25 Plus Supplies December 5, January 2, February 6 1:-3:30pm Join in for a couple hours of sewing and enjoy sweet desserts. Kathy’s Quilt Project Class - Disappearing Hour Glass Table Topper - $30 Plus Supplies December 13 11am-4pm .Make a lovely table topper with a basic block, Sew, cut, turn, sew = FUN! Kathy’s Quilt Project Class - Water Color Sketches Quilt - $60 for all three sessions - Plus Supplies January 10, 24,Feb 7 11am-4pm Make a beautiful quilt from one easy to learn block Kathy’s New Quilters School $20 per session Plus Supplies December 12– 4:30-7:30pm - 2nd session to do the binding from the previous session project Kathy’s Advanced Quilters Class - Good Adventure Quilt - $20 per session January 2, 30 & Feb 6 - 4:30-7:30pm Join the adventure of making this lovely quilt Kathy’s Beginning Quilting - Sampler Quilt - $20 per session Plus Supplies Jan 9, 16, 23 & Feb 13 - 4:30-7pm Learn lots of techniques with this fun sampler project Long Arm 101 - $30 per session January 15 - 11am or January 16 - 5pm - Learn how to use our Handi Quilter Long Arm machine so you can rent it

to finish your own projects JANOME New Owners Machine Class - $60 (FREE if you buy a JANOME sewing machine) Call to schedule - Learn to use your JANOME brand sewing machine. Basic operation on specific machines. Kaleidoscope Quilt - $55 plus supplies January 20 10a-3p - Make a beautiful one of a kind kaleidoscope block. You may choose a simple 4 patch or more

advanced 8 point star. Must pre register by January 13th. Serger Workshop—Cheryl Thornton Instructor $60 (bring your Serger) January 20 9:45-3:30 Get to know your serger (any brand), learn its parts, how to thread it, adjust the tensions un-

derstand how it works. Learn to turn corners, serge on a curve or a circle, gather, and adjust your serger for decora-tive stitches such as flatlocking and rolled hem in this day long workshop. Bring a lunch, or enjoy lunch next door in Ginger's Cafe.

CROSS-STITCH AND HAND EMBROIDERY Needle Nuts - Free - Drop in any week

Every Thursday and 4-7:30 Be ready to laugh and learn with this group of cross-stitch lovers.

Always In Stitches Classes and Coming Events Check our website for easy registration and more details about these events