Sewing Machines News
- Pakistani Homes Reduced to Mud, Says Caritas Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:22PMISLAMABAD, Pakistan, SEPT. 1, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- Thousands of homes have been reduced to mud after weeks of heavy flooding in Pakistan, but the families are still sticking by the mounds they once lived in, reported Caritas.
- Shifting Sands Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:07AMWith updated PCI security mandates on the way, the PCI Council considers new data-protection methods.
- Sew Smart: PFAFF® Introduces SMARTER BY PFAFF™ C1100 Pro Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:29AMLAVERGNE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PFAFF®, the leading global brand of premier sewing and embroidery machines, introduces the SMARTER BY PFAFF™ C1100 Pro sewing and quilting machine, the first in the SMARTER BY PFAFF series of machines
- Sew Smart: PFAFF® Introduces SMARTER BY PFAFF C1100 Pro Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:17AMLAVERGNE, Tenn.----The experts at PFAFF®, the leading global brand of premier sewing and embroidery machines, announced the introduction of the SMARTER BY PFAFF™ C1100 Pro sewing and quilting machine, the first in the SMARTER BY PFAFF™ series of machines.
- Sewing Enthusiasts to Celebrate National Sewing Month: Indulging Your Inner Betsy Ross Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:30PMSewing enthusiasts across the country and, in some cases, across the world are gearing up to celebrate a special month dedicated to the art, utility and passion for sewing. The challenge to indulge an inner Betsy Ross is the focus of classes, special sales, featured books in libraries and all-night stitch-ins throughout the month.
- Bollywood by the lake Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:38AMThe diverse influences that infuse the south-west of India produce a heady combination of street cultures and art forms. Andrew Taylor plays his part.
- Making good time: Childhood passion for repair turns into career Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:04AMWhen time stands still, Alan Truong restarts it. He’s worked with watches and clocks for more than 35 years, the last 19 spent at Marks Jewelers, 817 Mass.
- Out & About Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMThings to do and place to go around the South Bay and Harbor Area.
- WandasQuiltingBee Launches New Series of Pages Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:00AMWandasQuiltingBee launches new content to include information about sewing and quilting.
- Loudoun County community calendar, Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMBRAMBLETON FARMERS MARKET, sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays and Sundays, Brambleton Town Center, 22875 Brambleton Plaza. 540-454-8089 or http://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org . Loudoun County Virginia - Virginia - United States - Counties - Loudoun
- Goodworks: Quilting a layer of comfort for injured soldiers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:49PMHarford County group sews their appreciation one square at a time Harford quilters create coverlets for the Quilts For Injured Soldiers Project
- Goodworks: Quilting a layer of comfort for injured soldiers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:31PMHarford County group sews their appreciation one square at a time Every other week, quilters gather in a sun-drenched community room that overlooks their Harford County homes. They will spend a few hours sewing and socializing, ever aware that they are stitching with a purpose.
- Emma Watson Visits Fair Trade Factory in Bangladesh Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMEmma Watson stunned onlookers in Bangladesh by trying her hand at sewing and weaving machines while visiting the factory where her eco-friendly clothing line is made.
- National car maker presents nippy MPV to foundation Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:42PMPERUSAHAAN Otomobil Nasional Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is giving a helping hand to the Malaysian Children Hope Foundation with the sponsorship of one Alza unit to the organisation.
- Lalu remains his sartorial highness Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:37PMPatna, Aug. 27: If the elections are fought on sartorial power, Lalu Prasad would win hands down. For all his rustic ways, the RJD chief is a style icon. His charisma is undisputed, unchallenged.
- Historical quilts displayed in Richland Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:13AMA collection of historical quilts will make a rare appearance starting today at the White Bluffs Cen
- Emma Watson - Emma Watson Reveals New Fashion Line Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:11AMEMMA WATSON - star of the 'Harry Potter' movies - has modelled the latest range of fair-trade pieces, from fashion brand People Tree. Watson has been working closely with...
- 100 Years Ago: Sleeping Sickness Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:03AMSEPTEMBER 1960 EVOLUTION OF MAN-- “Mutation, sexual recombination and natural selection led to the emergence of Homo sapiens. The creatures that preceded him had already developed the rudiments of tool-using, toolmaking and cultural transmission. But the next evolutionary step was so great as to constitute a difference in kind from those before it. There now appeared an organism whose mastery of ...
- Jo-Ann Stores stock climbs after 2Q results Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:15PM(AP:CHICAGO) Shares of arts-and-crafts emporium Jo-Ann Stores Inc. soared Thursday, a day after the store raised its outlook and reported a return to second-quarter profit.
- History of compassion: Greater Victoria charity always ready to help a world in need Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:12PMIt started in 1998 in the wake of Hurricane Mitch. At that time, they were a small team of volunteers from Greater Victoria but they still managed to fill a 12-metre shipping container of relief supplies to send to Honduras.
- Fall River business owner relocates sewing school to her home Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:11PMThere’s a hole on Second Street. The hole isn’t a pothole. It’s the empty building where Debbie’s School of Sewing was in business for 22 years, teaching the mysteries of basting, backstitiching, straight-stitching and overlocking to women (and some men) who decided that sewing was a good skill to have.
- Watson visits Fair Trade factory in Bangladesh Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:28AMEmma Watson stunned onlookers in Bangladesh by trying her hand at sewing and weaving machines while visiting the factory where her eco-friendly clothing line is made.
- Emma Watson - Watson Visits Fair Trade Factory In Bangladesh Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:10AMEMMA WATSON stunned onlookers in Bangladesh by trying her hand at sewing and weaving machines while visiting the factory where her eco-friendly clothing line is...
- Talking Business: Shop gives new life to old leather Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:47AMCindy Hardin's specialized sewing machines and extra zippers andclasps have been a staple for 10 years at her home-based leatherrepair business.
- Common Thread Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:03AMOrmond-by-the-Sea resident Sophie Bastan got an idea for how to put her quilting friends to work in a most unlikely place: a doctor's office.
- Loudoun County community calendar Aug. 22-29, 2010 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:00PMBRAMBLETON FARMERS MARKET, sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Brambleton Town Center, 22875 Brambleton Plaza. 540-454-8089 or http://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org . Virginia - United States - Counties - Loudoun - Loudoun County Virginia
- Librarian retires after 40 years Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:47PMIf you came to the Baldwinsville Public Library in 1964, you may have seen a young woman putting books back on the shelves and keeping the shelves looking pristine. Enter that
- Librarian retires from B'ville library after more than 40 years Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:47PMIf you came to the Baldwinsville Public Library in 1964, you may have seen a young woman putting books back on the shelves and keeping the shelves looking pristine. Enter that
- Women’s group making money from water hyacinths in the Liguasan Marsh Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:11PMDAVAO CITY – While water hyacinths are being blamed for clogging and flooding some areas near the Liguasan Marsh, a women’s group based in Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP) town of Maguindanao is making money out of this aquatic plant that can be found in the marshy villages.
- Community Calendar of Events Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:05AMHere is what is happening in the area this week.
- Heritage Fest to offer quilting bee, Delano history, music Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:19AMA quilting bee, ethnic traditions, live music, Delano Heritage exhibit and pitchfork fondue will be marquee attractions at the Delano Heritage Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.
- Blast of the past: Tools of yore take center stage at Old Time Power Show Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:55PMCEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The 46th annual Old Time Power Show lookslike a scene straight out of the 1920s.
- Quilt camp draws a new instructor Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:20AMAugust 19 , 2010. A five-day quilt camp last week had a milestone as the first male instructor showed off his work and shared techniques at the 10th annual camp.
- Rajiv Gandhi remembered on birth anniversary Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:56AMMumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Congress leaders in Maharashtra today remembered former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 66th birth anniversary.
- Sew away the stress Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:04PMA new exhibition at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder focussed on a tradition not associated with the dust and dirt of the goldfields - quilting.
- North Texas State Fair and Rodeo Schedule Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:51AMNorth Texas State Fair and Rodeo Schedule
- Veteran, 84, fights to restore Afghanistan's prosperity Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:09AMA Second World War veteran from Norfolk has dedicated the last 13 years to restoring health and prosperity to what was once the most dangerous region of Afghanistan.
- Could the quest for the perfect pair of blue jeans end in a former 12South gas station? Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:56AMNashville Blues by Tracy Moore Ian Leach's voice goes out, on average, about once a week. It starts out friendly and conversational, then takes on the lift and lilt of… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
- Will shopping trends bring a new dawn for Monroeville Mall? Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:22AMAttractions not traditionally found at malls could help the Monroeville Mall bring in a more diverse crowd in the future, according to retail and real estate experts. read more »
- Gearing up for an early start Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:32PMLYON COUNTY - Classes start Monday for most area schools, but teachers have been at school this week for workshops, new student orientation and, of course, preparing their rooms for class. "Desk tags, locker tags, labels on everything.
- Sewing machine manufacturers plan world domination Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:10PMTitle: The Fashion Machine News Date: March and May of 2010 Publisher: The Nippon Sewing Machine News, Osaka Discovered: Mailed, from Japan, to the former occupant of the building now housing The Pitch . Representative quote: “W...
- Hancock Fabrics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:52PMBALDWYN, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) announced today that it will host a conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 to discuss second quarter 2010 results. To participate in the conference call, please call 866-804-6921 or 857-350-1667 (Int’l) and provide the operator with passcode #78437535. If you are unable to ...
- Hancock Fabrics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:43PMBALDWYN, Miss.----Hancock Fabrics, Inc. announced today that it will host a conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 to discuss second quarter 2010 results.
- Crews Lay Down AstroTurf At Citrus Bowl Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:21AMORLANDO, Fla. -- The Citrus Bowl has a brand new look. Workers are laying down synthetic grass in the stadium with new turf that is costing the city over $1 million.
- The city market place is still important Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:20AMFRANCISTOWN: This market place is not an ordinary place. To the east of this landmark stands an old wall bearing huge cracks, a testimony that the elements have taken their toll.
- Column: All dolled up Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:14AMCOMMUNITY TREASURESBy LuAnn MasonColumnist
- Volunteer opportunities Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:10AMLI Evergreen Productions seeks volunteers to join the creative team by volunteering to assist with costume construction, sewing, and costume alterations for productions. Direction provided by costume designer. All supplies provided sewing machines available if needed. Times and dates may vary. All skill levels welcome. Contact Sharon Gast at volunteer@evergreenproductions.org ...
- Snapshots of People at Work | Teresa Packer: From music to rocking as sewing store owner Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:50PMA music major who had a career in rock 'n' roll, Teresa Packer, 50, settled into running a small alterations business out of her home when she became a stay-at-home mom.
- Fair Haven Factory Expands Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:28PMDespite the recession Alfredo Cervantes recently got a job building and finishing counter tops for bars and restaurants at a small factory in Fair Haven. As a result of a business expansion in an historic building on Haven Street near Market, more jobs are likely on the way.
- Auxiliary plans quilt workshops Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:23AMThe ladies of the Watertown American Legion Auxiliary Post 121 are asking for interested persons to join them in making quilts for wounded veterans. Four workshops will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following Thursdays: July 29 and Aug. 5, 12 and 19. Materials will be provided.