Broken Promise
When I asked John if I could blog for the store, he had one request – please don’t start it and then not keep up with it as there is nothing more frustrating that a stale blog. Well, life kinda got in the way as my son got married July 9th and the blog got stale. My apologies to John – and I am here to announce that your KQSC blogger is back!! In the last few months I have made 175 invitations, a wedding dress, two vests and had 200+ people in my front yard witnessing my only boy marry his girl. It was magical, but I have to tell you, my fingers and my brain are hungry for some good old fashioned quilting and machine embroidery. That being said, have you been in the store lately?? Oh my gosh it really is Christmas in July. Darlene has found so many wonderful new items to stock – everywhere you look there are new products and new ideas, yarns, books, notions, embroidery thread, towels, cabinets, lions, tigers and bears, oh my! So stop in and see us. We are the FAIR with AIR – and just like the movie Poltergiest2 - “WE’RE BACK” …to blogging. Life is SEW FUN. –Donna K.
Everywhere a chick chick……….
The baby chicks have arrived at Fleet Farm. My husband watched as a boy, barely tall enough to peak over the cow tank exclaimed, “MOM – look at all of the pheasants!!”
The chicks have also arrived at Kelley’s Quality Sewing. They are guaranteed to not only put a smile on your face, but to also leave some green in your wallet. Come in between now and Saturday, mention the chick chicks and receive 20% off one item of your choosing (machines are excluded from this special). I wonder if Miriam can sew pheasants? Life is Sew Fun.
The more the merrier
Have you ever noticed how sewing is pretty much a hobby of “piecing and quiet”? I can get lost for hours in my craft room listening to the hum of my machine and a good NCIS marathon on the TV. Last weekend I attended a “girls with machines” day out and it was a hoot. I saw people embroidering and piecing, long arm quilting and even hemming blue jeans. I learned that long grain rice in a flannel bags soothes the aches and pains of chemotherapy. I saw that there really is more than one way to do something. It was such a fun day. I am always amazed at the exchange of information that takes place when two or more sewers belly up to their machines in the same room. I learned I am a fast ripper (don’t ask) – we talked stabilizers, piecing, purses, threads and shared recipes of the goodies we brought to share.
So what does this have to do with KQSC? Take a class. Come on out with your machine and network with other people who share your love of sewing. Chat, giggle, teach and learn. You we be energized and your passion for sewing will be renewed. Life is SEW FUN!
Some things never change
There is a TOP 10 list pinned to the bulletin board in the employee break room at Kelleys Quality Sewing. The copyright at the bottom indicates 1996 – however 15 years later it still rings true.
1. SELECTION – This dealership carries the full line of top quality sewing machines and sergers. We also carry a complete line of accessories so you can use your new sewing machine or serger to its fullest extent.
2. CLASSES – Our teachers are professionally trained with many years of experience. The cost of these classes is considerable, however they are offered at no charge to those who have purchased their new sewing machine or serger here.
3. SEWING AND SERGING CLUBS – Our clubs provide a great way to keep up with all of the newest ideas in sewing and to learn about new special features on today’s machines.
4. SERVICE AND REPAIRS – This dealership has factory trained technicians to provide high quality maintenance service and repair for your new sewing machine or serger.
5. CUSTOMER UPDATE NEWSLETTER – This dealership regularly sends out a customer update newsletter to all customers who have purchased their machine here. This update letter keeps you abreast of what’s new in sewing and includes many valuable coupons and offers, as well as our sewing school class schedule.
6. WARRANTIES – This dealership not only offers you the regular factory warranty, but also offers an extended term warranty.
7. FINANCING – This dealership offers an extended term payment option, a convenient lay away program, and accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover and Home Source credit cards.
8. STABILITY – This dealership is in business for the long term. We have consistently met factory requirements for substantial qualifications in new products, training, knowledgeable employees, service facilities and equipment.
9. PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE – This dealership’s sales and service personnel are equipped with specialized knowledge on our product lines, giving you valuable updated information on sewing performance, options and accessories.
10. COMMITMENT – This dealership is committed to this community, employing skilled professionals, generating tax revenues, participating in civic and cultural activities, and much more. We value our new sewing machine and serger customers in order to build trusting loyal and lasting relationship
So – what has changed in the last 15 years? We now have sewing machines and sergers that thread themselves, thread and stabilizers that dissolve in water and irons that don’t scorch. We make bag closures using metal measuring tapes, we make complete projects in the embroidery hoop and we cut our fabric using a straight edge and a pizza wheel. The art of sewing is ever evolving and always exciting but the 10 things listed above stay constant. Kelleys Quality Sewing Center is committed to improving your sewing experience through selection, classes, clubs, service, newsletters, warranties, financing, stability, product knowledge and commitment.
And now we are adding one more way to add to your sewing experience by introducing our own KQSC Life is Sew Fun Blog. There are many hidden treasures inside Kelley’s Quality Sewing Center – tools to make sewing easier, tricks of the trade from our staff and customers, and a certain camaraderie that comes from going to a place where “people know your name.” So check out our blog often and join us on an adventure that is sure to be SEW FUN.
