History Can Be Fun!

The history of things and events can be fun. It takes a little time for this to mellow, but it can happen. Bobby and I have been involved with Husqvarna Viking sewing machines since about mid 1987. We have seen many changes take place within the company with personnel changes and advancements in the features and capabilities of the machines. We were a part of the celebration of 300 years of manufacturing at Huskvarna Falls and the subsequent 130 years of manufacturing of Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines in Sweden. We were fortunate enough to have two trips to the facility in Sweden to see the changes that had taken place in the process of manufacturing the machines. Now we as a part of the Husqvarna Viking sewing community are in the 140th Anniversary celebrations of the manufacturing of these great sewing machines. We invite you to go to the Husqvarna Viking website to enjoy the video presentations about the time line of the innovations that HV has led in the history of the company. You will hear from former Presidents and CEO's and managers of the company. Bobby and I have known these people and enjoyed conversations with them across the years about the features of the machines and the business of selling these wonderful machines. When you listen to Lil Nylen, the former director of the Sewing Academy in Huskvarna, notice how confident and up-to-the-minute she is. What a lady! She is so smart about all kinds of sewing and embroidery operations.

We consider the years of learning and fun as enhancements to our lives and experiences. Explore the current links on www.husqvarnaviking.com to see how avant-garde they have been for years. That's why we place our loyalty with Husqvarna Viking.

Sara

H&C Feature of the Week: Threads
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week we will feature threads of all kinds. Buy four spools of thread (any kind) and get the fifth one (of equal or lesser value) free. Mix and match. Get all kinds that you use. Never be without basics for piecing and sewing and appliqué by hand or by machine. You choose.

Software Rebates Up to $400
Starting now and until March 31, 2012, you can get a rebate on a trade-in to 5-D Embroidery Software. Bring in an old system of any brand to trade in for 5-D and get this rebate. You don't have old software? Let us know and we will help you qualify to trade in and get this rebate. If you want Pro, you can get $400 in rebate. On 5-D Embroidery Extra you can qualify for $150 and on 5-D Embroidery there is a $50 rebate. Just look at this link to get other information: www.husqvarnaviking.com. Come in to Heirlooms & Comforts to get more details.

Hot As Can Be

Have you thought that it is as hot as can be lately? Well, I think that we have been lucky that it is not as hot as it has been in some parts of the country, some of them at more than 100 degrees for 30+ days in a row. I am not asking for that, believe me! I am grateful for not having to live in that. We in the south have been made accustomed to living in air conditioning, thank goodness. People who are not equipped for the blazing hot summers are really suffering. I heard of one family who moved all the mattresses to the largest open room in the house and everyone is sleeping on the floor to catch a cross ventilation. I am thankful that I can pay a power bill and be cooled to less stressful temperatures. I can even do my sewing while I am being cooled. Are you taking advantage of being inside to do some of your sewing? We have gotten a number of holiday fabrics in so that you can begin your gift making and holiday decorating while you are closed in. Come by to check out what is here. We are coolly waiting for you.

Sara

H&C Feature of the Week: Thread
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week we are featuring thread for sewing and quilting. Buy four spools of thread (any brand) and get the fifth spool of equal or lesser value free. That means you can have all one color or five colors. Some cotton and some polyester, or not. Your choice counts. Mettler or YLI. Gutterman or Robison Anton. Konfetti or WonderFil. Remember that good thread helps to create a good quilt or sewing project.

In the Name of Progress
In the name of Progress, and it is progress, we will be affected by the upgrade of the sidewalks in the Town of Central very soon. We are going to be the happy recipients of new curbing and sidewalks and streetscape on our side of the railroad tracks very soon. You will have to watch for how to approach the shop and how to carefully enter the shop as the crews are taking up sidewalk materials and putting down new sidewalk construction. We will get curbs and crosswalks and more marked parking all down Madden Bridge Road to the Central Roller Mill. Hopefully this will move along very smoothly and we won't be disrupted for a long time. Watch Out!! A New Stop Sign is going in at Madden Bridge Rd. and Bank St. This will make driving safer and easier at our corner. Don't stay away during this time; just come with a cautious eye for entering the shop.