Dear Friends, 

	Thank-you for taking a moment to visit Carellan’s website. 

	Please visit our location at 1685 Corydon Avenue. 

	It was so nice to see everyone that made it out to the MPQ Quilt Reflections show (April 12, 13, and 14). 

	
	The quilts at the show were amazing. Congratulations to everyone who entered their fantastic work. 

Another big congratulation goes out to Mieke Bartlette of Brandon, MB, who won the Husqvarna Viking 

Q100 at the Quilt Reflections Banquet. I know that Mieke will be taking this cute machine on the road. 

Happy quilting Mieke!

 

       I must give a big thank-you to Doreen, Sherry, Ana, Carlos, Ken, Lynette, and Brandy for packing up after 

the big show and returning everything back to the store. This allowed Michael (my fabulous husband and 

repair tech) to take off to Reno, Nevada for the Pfaff 2012 Convention early on Sunday afternoon. The 

Convention was a celebration of Pfaff’s 150 years of unlimited creativity. 

 

       The biggest highlights of Convention were, of course, the introductions of two new anniversary limited 

edition machines. The Pfaff Select 150 Anniversary edition is a reliably powerful and versatile sewing machine 

no matter what fabric you throw at it. The machine features 27 Pfaff-quality stitches and the original Pfaff IDT 

system. To make it even better, included with the purchase of the machine is a five piece pressure foot kit!

 

       The second limited edition machine we saw was the Pfaff Expression 150. This anniversary limited edition 

of the popular Pfaff Expression 2.0 provides a high level of sewing precision and modern technology. 

This machine boasts 200 utility and decorative stitches up to 9mm in width and the original Pfaff IDT system. 

Like the Pfaff Select 150, the Pfaff Expression 150 also includes the free five piece pressure foot kit. 

 

       There were also two new machines added to the extensive Pfaff line-up. The Pfaff Creative Performance 

sewing and embroidery machine is available for purchase with or without the embroidery unit. I enjoy both 

sewing and embroidering on this machine (and what’s more, it’s purple!).

Go to the PFAFF website link PFAFFCRPERF to see 

this new machine.


	The next addition to the Pfaff line-up is the Pfaff Ultimate Quilting System. Michael and I even left the 

MPQ Quilt show early to ensure a full day of training on this new system. The Pfaff Power Quilter P3 

– Power, Performance, and Precision – is so easy to free motion quilt with! After spending the day with it, 

it’s hard to say which new feature of this machine is my favourite. There’s its ability to sew 3000 stitches 

per minute- just try to outrun that stitch regulator! The 7 inch colour LCD touch control screen is so simple 

to use with all of the machine features right at your fingertips! Michael is crazy about the black light – great for 

when you are using glow in the dark threads (new sulky product coming soon)! To make your 

Pfaff Power Quilter P3 even more amazing you have the option to easily add the Pfaff Quilt Artist by 

just sliding in an SD card. The Pfaff Quilt Artist has 240 built blocks, corners, and continuous designs that 

you can easily manipulate for your own unique needs. Sip your tea while the Pfaff Quilt Artist stitches for you. 

There are just so many great features; I just can’t wait for the Pfaff Power Quilt P3 to come in later this May. 

Watch your email for information on a Power Quilt P3 launch party in early June.    

 

	With so many new and exciting machines, you’ll also want to watch for Pfaff’s Celebration of Style Event 

– April 23rd to June 12th, 2012. Pricing and information on special bonus packages are in Pfaff’s Celebration 

of Style Event National flyer – Sale ends at Store closing June 30, 2012**. PFAFFLYER

These four new machines will be making their appearance in the store in mid-May. 

 

There’s more to convention than just machines! So many other new products were introduced too. 

Some of my new favourites are:

 

1.    Three new feet for the Pfaff 3.0 and 4.0 sergers – The strap and belt loop foot, join and fold edging foot, 
	and the piping foot with cording guide. 

2.    The Grand Endless Hoop for the Creative 2.0, Creative 4.0, Creative Vision, Creative Performance, and Creative 
	Sensation – Now your endless embroideries are bigger and no longer limited to the edge of the fabric.   

3.    Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot for Machines that are code J, except Expression 150, 2.0 and 3.0. – This foot is 
	designed to give you more control when free-motion quilting. The transparent base allows for 360° visibility.

4.    Quilt Design Creator software with new 5D look and user interface – create your own quilt designs for use with 
	the Pfaff Quilt Artist or your embroidery machine. Come into the store to see my sample!

5.    Inspira scissors and shears – Coming in May, the Inspira brand of high quality stainless steel scissors, sheers, 
	tweezers, and seam rippers will be available at Carellan Sewing Centre.

6.    Pfaff luggage for the Expression and Creative line of Pfaff machines – This heavy-duty deluxe roller bag loads from 
	the top, has dual handles, a locking main compartment, and comes in one of my favourite colours, deep purple. 

 

All of the above items, plus more, will be arriving at Carellan Sewing Centre over the next few weeks so stop in 
	
to see all of my Pfaff Convention Class projects – no PHD’s (Projects Half Done) here!

 

Carellan Sewing Centre’s Birthday Celebration usually happens in April. However, the MPQ Quilt show and Pfaff Convention 

have kept us very busy this April. Plus, we have so much more to celebrate this year. We’re busy planning a big party to celebrate 

Carellan Sewing Centre’s 29th, Husqvarna Viking’s 140th, and Pfaff’s 150th anniversaries, plus the launching of the new machines 

from both brands.

 

Don’t worry, we’ll still be having our Show Us Your Creative ‘C’, so it’s time to finish up those PHD’s and show off those wonderful

masterpieces you’ve recently created. Watch your email for more information. 

 

Remember, the Husqvarna Viking Magic of Sewing Sale will be ending on April 30th, 2012 ** HUSQVKGFLYER


Carellan Sewing Centre’s top selling machines have been the Husqvarna Viking Q100 and the H Class 200S, so if 

you’ve had your eye on one of these machines, come and claim yours before the end of the month!

 

The spring class list is also below but is still growing. More classes are coming for May and June. If there is a class 

you are interested in, but don’t see it, let us know! Remember attendance of 4 makes most classes.

Please remember to register early as we have a waiting list for some classes. 

Please call the Store To Register.


SHOW AND TELL NIGHT - If you took a class(es) at Carellan this past season (Sept/11 to June/12 ) then finish up your project(s) for 

Show and Tell Night, Thursday June 21st. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Projects done in owners’ classes also qualify.





CLASSES FOR THE SPRING

SPRING 2012 CLASS UPDATE:

•	Workshops are limited to eight students. Register in person or by phone, 
	with VISA, M/C or mail us a cheque.
•	Cancellations in 7 days or less of class start will receive a store credit 
	or refund less 15% of enrollment fee.
•	No refunds or credits will be given after the class begins, and no refunds 
	will be given to no-shows.
•	Prepaid registration is required. We reserve the right to cancel any class 
	with insufficient enrollment.
•	All Students will receive 20% off on all notions and fabric purchases during class.


LEARN TO SEW I - PAJAMA PANTS 

(Instructor: Barbara Bilenki)

 

5 Mondays - May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 (7 – 9pm)   

$75 + GST (includes pattern)

 

This class is designed for the beginner sewer. Learn how to use a sewing machine, use a pattern, and sewing basics 

while making pajama pants and a small bag.

 

 

SWIMWEAR 

(Instructor: Margaret Munn)

 

3 Wednesdays - May 16, 23, 30 (7 - 9pm)

$50 + GST 

 

We have all the special fabrics, notions and elastics. With Margaret’s guidance, making your own swim suit results in a 

better fit and a reasonable cost.

 

LEARN TO QUILT 

(Instructor: Susan Castagna) 

 

Daytime: 

6 Wednesdays - April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (10 am - noon)

Or

Evening: 

6 Tuesdays - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun 5 (7 - 9 pm)

 

$95 + GST

 

Learn the basics of quilting. Learn 4 different blocks plus the basics of choosing fabrics, cutting, piecing, binding, sashing, 

and quilting, while you make a table topper or baby quilt. This is a try before you buy class. We supply rulers, rotary cutters, 

and mats for use during class.




MIGRATION WALL HANGING  

(Instructor: Geesje Baron)

 

2 Saturdays - May 5 and June 2 (10 am – 4 pm)

$175 + GST

***

 

Everyone has admired Geesje’s wall hanging. Now she is teaching a class. Learn all the quilting techniques and how Geesje puts all 

the parts together. Geesje has done up kits for the class ,samples are in store.




ONE BLOCK WONDER 

(Instructor: Yvonne Carlson)

2 Wednesdays - April 25 and May 9 (6:30 – 9 pm)

$55 + GST 

 

A single print, with no fussy cutting and no Y seams, is pieced together with gorgeous results. In this 2 day class, you will 

learn how to align and cut your fabric, create the hexagons and design with them. You will have a chance to lay your hexagons 

on the design wall to create a beautiful quilt top. We will also discuss finishing the quilt, including finished sizes, options 

and borders. This will give you a firm idea of how your quilt will be designed, what to look for, and what to avoid.

Limit of 6 class participants for this class.




CRUMB QUILT (Instructor: Yvonne Carlson)

3 Thursdays – May 3, 10, 17  (7 - 9pm)

$50 + GST

Quilting Skill Level: All Levels

 

What to do with all those scraps you’ve been saving knowing they will be useful one day.  Here is the project for you.  

A scrap quilt that is fun and relaxing to make.  In 3 classes you will get to finish your blocks and design and maybe 

finish your quilt top.




Happy Sewing and Quilting! – Barb –
Carellan Sewing Centre, 1685 Corydon Avenue, 
Winnipeg MB, R3N 0J8, 
204-488-2272  

Barb, Margaret, Brandy, Beverley, Eleanor, Yvonne, Susan