Discount Sewing & Jackie Lynn's Fabric Center
475 E. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621 (585) 544-4110
Store Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat 10am - 5pm; Tues and Thurs 10am - 8pm
January Fabric Sales
January 1 - 15 The holiday cookies have landed - on your hips!! Save 25% on all stretch-knit fabrics!
Happy 100th Birthday to Brother
To celebrate, Brother International Corporation unveiled their new Top-of-the-line Sewing and Embroidery machine in Las Vegas and online to consumers on August 9th.
*10/06/08 Update - Machines are now in stock and available for demonstrations!!
*11/13/08 Update - Financing offer extended through 12/31/08!!
The Quattro™6000D boasts 100 new and improved features including industry firsts such as InnovEye™ Technology, an Up Close™ Viewer function and Runway™ Lighting. Sew effortlessly while the embroidery arm is still attached using 30 inches of work space. Choose from over 600 built-in embroidery designs and the new Jumbo 12-inch x 8-inch hoop.
Other features include:
Almost 50 square inches of work space - 10 inches to the right of the needle and 5 inches of height accommodate your largest quilts.
Extra-Long Standard Workspace of more than 15 inches.
State-of-the-art wide-angle HD LCD display by Sharp Corporation.
Exclusive Innoveye™ Technology and Up-Close™ Viewer – The LCD display shows a real time magnified view of the needle area for ultimate precision as well as Innoveye™ Technology for sensing edge sewing and other advanced features.
Crafting Intricacy – Exclusive Print and Stitch Technology – Add spark to crafting projects such as paper punching, scrapbooking embellishments or printed images with 3D embroidery designs.
Exclusive Appliqué Creator Feature – Greater dimension to embroidery designs imparts a professional look to your creations.
Brand New Embroidery Designs Exclusive to Brother – More than 600 designs including vintage motifs, Kanji lettering, intricate initials and 160 designs featuring Disney/Pixar characters.
The new machine will be shipping in late September. To watch the online video demonstration, click the machine picture!
Purchase the new machine by
December 31st and receive 36-month, no interest financing with fixed monthly payments through GE Money Bank. In addition you'll receive over $900 worth of FREE* accessories including a $250 shopping spree at our store! Stop by the store for details. *While supplies last
Brother’s Embroidery Software PE-Design 8.0 is here
Upgrade kits are available for PE-Design owners with version 5.0 or higher. Regular price for the upgrade is $499.95 - Sale price is $399.95 through December 31st, 2008. Demonstrations on the new features of the software will be done by appointment, just contact Jackie at the store to schedule a demonstration.
Some of the new general features to the software are:
New Sample embroidery files have been added. 500 designs now included.
•More designs to choose from, the Categories include:
Animals, Aquatic, Birds, Borders & Banners, Button Hole L, M & S, Children, Floral categories 1-4, Fruits, Holidays, Lace & Ribbon, Misc, Outline Shapes 1 & 2, Quilt, Sports, & Transportation.
Estimate of Sewing Time has been added to the Design Properties.
•Shows the time in the software instead of having to take it to the embroidery machine to find out the information. Sewing Time is based on NV1000/1200 actual sewing time will depend on machine used.
Embroidery hoop sizes:
•200 x 200 (7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches) and 200 x 300mm (7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches) have been added to the Design Page Property dialog box.
•Hoops added for new Quattro machine capabilities.
A print dialog for printing background images and templates of images has been added.
•Makes it easier to align embroidery to background images.
Gif and Tif image file formats are now supported.
•More options for bringing in artwork.
Tutorials with sample files have been added to the user manual.
•Helps the user to get started quicker.
Motif stitches may be applied to a stippling stitch.
•Increase the number of options available for stitches. Make unique quilted items with your embroidery software and machine.
Control + A is the Select All combination instead of Control + E.
•Makes the feature more standard to other software programs.
Right Mouse clicking on an unselected object will bring up a pop up menu.
•Easier to select the function you desire.
Realistic Preview Thread thickness can be changed to better reflect the embroidery.
•Better quality preview, especially with Photo Stitch.
Upgrade features to Layout & Editing include:
Print and Stitch
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Works with the Brother 6000D sewing/embroidery machine. Provides the ability to position embroidery designs on a printed background. The printed background is then hooped in the machine and the embroidery design positioned and sewn.Saves background image with embroidery file in Layout and Editing.
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Saves time and hassles of alignment when you need to view the image file again. Note: This does not happen in Design Center and will not be part of the design if shared with others.Freehand line and closed line drawing tools have been added.
•More drawing tools to choose from. Can draw directly on an image in short strokes. Allows for free motion designs as with the Crowned Crane. You can also sign your name to your original embroidery.
Sewing Attributes are combined in Layout and Editing
•Sewing Attributes, Text Attributes, Text Transformations, and Color Tabs.
•Time saver – keeps the attributes window open and shows the applications for each type stitch.
Ruler and Center Marker
•Allows you to know the size of the items and where they are on your design page.
Improved Under Sewing
•Allows you to have more options for Under sewing in the manual/block punch mode and with lettering. Provides a better foundation for your embroidery designs.
Density may be set for Under Sewing
•Allows you to have more control over the density of your under sewing. Density may be set to Dense, Medium or Light. Provides a better foundation for your embroidery designs.
Remove Overlaps function
•Allows you to remove parts of shapes that overlap others.
Merge function
•Combines overlapping regions to make them one region. Note: this makes the sections all the same color.
Ability to have multiple windows of Layout and Editing open at any time.
•Allows you to copy and paste data between windows and work on more than one design at a time.
The Import window has been modified to allow you to import patterns from the program in a manner similar to the Design Data Base.
•Makes importing designs easier. The Import window stays open until you close it allowing you to import as many patterns onto a design page as you desire.
Instead of Sewing Order/Color, there is now a Sewing Order/Lock button.
•Allows you to select items, move items around and lock items. Once an item is locked, you cannot select it. You no longer have to select an item and then click Cancel to make changes to it. You may now select it in the Sewing Order/Lock window and make changes in the Sewing Attributes window.
Fifteen Pre digitized Button holes in 3 different sizes.
•Easy to create designs with button holes.
Changed position of the Appliqué Material and Appliqué Position in the Appliqué Wizard.
•Outlines will meet the appliqué materials more uniformly.
Sepia and Gray scale modes have been added to Photo Stitch and Cross Stitch.
•More options for Photo Stitch and Cross Stitch.
Cropped areas of Photos may be enlarged to fit the design page.
•More control over photos.
An Image may be rotated in 90 degree increments.
•Easier to manage images. You don’t have to go to another program to rotate the image.
Text on an Arc may be selected from the Transform Text window in the Sewing Attributes
•Easier to manage images. You don’t have to go to another program to rotate the image.
Divide Stitches by color function has been added.
•Makes editing pre-existing patterns and Photo Stitch items easier.
Auto Punch feature has the ability to produce a running stitch outline.
•Creates better looking auto digitized designs.
After you using the Image to Stitch Wizard to create a design (with any of the methods), the background image is automatically hidden.
•You may bring it back with the F6 key.•Allows you to view your embroidery without the image behind it to confuse you.
There's a new Long Arm machine in town...And it's bigger!
One thing that quilter's can all agree on is that an extra 2 inches is a very big deal (we're referring to the throat area on a quilting machine, of course). So we're very happy to announce the arrival of the TinLizzie 18LS machine, with an 18" throat space, an included frame/table combination and built-in stitch regulator. The price on this package is fantastic and with the addition of our in-store financing options, purchasing your own long arm machine is more affordable than ever! For more information on the TinLizzie machine, stop by the store or click HERE.
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HandiQuilter announces new Micro Handles - now in stock!
Fully integrated, with familiar built-in touch buttons, these new comfort-grip handles allow you to work with precision. This is what you need to do micro-stippling and close-up work. Fully adjustable front to back, as well as up and down, you can place the handles as close to the needle as you wish. An LED lights the needle perfectly, allowing you to do your best work ever. The handles sell for $299.00 and are easily installed in just a few minutes.
2008 Make a Blanket Day Sewing Machine Winner!
Congratulations to Bev Pirnie who won the Brother NS40 sewing machine this year after generously donating 22 quilts for Project Linus, helping us bring this year's total to 166! Bev has been very active in donating her time, talent and materials to Project Linus since we began hosting sewing events in 2005.
A BIG thank you goes to all of the caring individuals who donated blankets this year and for helping our Make a Blanket Day become a BIG success.
Remember, we gladly take the blanket donations for Project Linus throughout the year - so keep making those quilts and afghans!
Welcome Back, ELNA USA
After ending its management contract with Tacony Corp., ELNA is once again an independent sewing machine company. Under new leadership and a re-energized market outlook, ELNA is looking to expand and we are happy to be a part of this new direction. As of April 2008 we officially signed on as an ELNA dealer and have already started getting machines in stock, starting with the serger line, and hope to have stock of their sewing machines in the next few months.
Anita Goodesign is here!
Stop by the store to take a look at their beautiful line of embroidery designs.
Consumer Digest ranks Brother NX-650Q Quilter’s Edition as Best Buy
And what’s not to love! Customers who make garments and home decor told Brother they wanted a quiet but strong machine to create their special projects with. The NX650Q is great for home or travel. Select from hundreds of stitches and then enjoy the great sewing technology found in this machine. Easy threading, drop-in bobbins, knee lifter, extension table, easy fabric feeding and control, perfect buttonholes, great lighting, it's there waiting for you to enjoy. Stop by the store to test drive one today!
Become Fashionable and Aware of Ovarian Cancer
Our dear friend and fellow sewing and embroidery enthusiast, Zella Scheg, was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer a few months ago. After surgery, chemotherapy and with the strength and support given by her husband Mike (plus family and friends), she is a remarkable survivor. While enduring her medical nightmare, she was overwhelmed to receive a Comfort Bag through the efforts of Erna's Hope, a local movement to educate women about Ovarian Cancer and raise awareness to the illness.
As we expected, cancer didn't slow down Zella. She started volunteering her time with Erna's Hope assembling Comfort bags before she was even done with her chemotherapy treatments. Then, she used her contacts (Jackie) to set up a place at the store counter to sell the beaded Ovarian Cancer Awareness bracelets, helping to raise the money needed to make the comfort bags given to newly diagnosed patients.
Be sure to check out the bracelets the next time you are in the store. They cost $8.00 each, payable by cash or check only (checks to be made payable to Erna's Hope, Inc.). For more information about Erna's Hope or to see how you can help, call Kathleen Stellrecht at (585) 865-6941.
Long Arm Quilting Machine Rental
Rentals started on time as anticipated and are going very well. Reservations can be made by calling the main phone line (544-4110) during normal business hours. The rental rate is $15 per hour for machine use which includes instruction and assistance during your rental time. The rental rate can be split into 1/2 hour increments. Renters must supply their own fabric, batting and thread. First time renters should bring 2 yards of scrap fabric (or muslin) to practice (1 yd for top and 1 yd for the backing) with ample batting. The machines being used for rental are the HandiQuilter HQSixteen machines. They are lighter in weight to move around, equipped with stitch regulators for consistent, even stitching and set on 10' frames. The 16" throat of the machine allows you to comfortably quilt a 12" block or pantograph. Anti-fatigue floor mats are on both sides of the machine, which is located in a separate room in the back of the store with a private bathroom. Feel free to contact the store for further information.