Lines from Londa

11-19-2009

I'm THANKFUL to be home again - from a very full, wonderful fall season of shows, workshops, etc.  I pretty much feel like this little swan must feel at 'home' on her Mama's back...

Yet, I'm SEW GRATEFUL for all the opportunities I've had...and my helpers:  Cyndi, Glenda, Pat, Laurie, Gloria, and my hubby Charley.  Meeting so many new creative friends along the way has truly been a blessing.  Even our "Barney" van made it through  for which I'm VERY grateful!  My cats are pretty steady companions now that I'm home - and this week I had my 'Granny' fix as well!   

I got stopped in my tracks again today...when I attended what turned out to be a 'Seniors' type luncheon at the church we are attending. What a blessing it turned out to be! I had convinced myself to take a break from work to go - figuring it could only 'cost' me about 1.5 hours of valuable work time...figuring I HAD to get out a newsletter with ALL my clearance inventory up, etc. by a certain (TOO near) date....

Well...the meditation given by the pastor hit me between the eyes! Read the rest of this most recent post at my BLOG...including my thoughts about the 'lost' Thanksgiving holiday.   Read, and I welcome your COMMENTS! 

That all being said, I have created some great ways to THANK you - my customers with some awesome $-saving offers that I hope will be encouraging to you as you create (and purchase) gifts - and look toward your own future creative sewing for the winter months ahead.... 

•   Whip up a Quick and Simple Wrapped Creative Sweatshirt Jacket as a gift!  The jackets below are all just earlier variations of "Rachel" in my printed book.  And, since one of the video clips in my Ultimate Creative Sweatshirt Jacket DVD covers exactly how to do this all - I'm going to include one of the TEST RUN DVD's (which contain ONLY the video clips) FREE with your purchase of my book:  Creative Sweatshirt Jackets...Londa's Way.    

  

                

• I'm extending to all of YOU the same specials I gave expo customers...

                               THRU Sunday, November 22, 2009... 

                       1.  BOTH of my DVD's - the Ultimate Jacket DVD PLUS the Embellishment DVD - regular value:  $58.90 for just $49

                           2.  The great combo of my Ultimate Jacket DVD PLUS my printed book - regular value:  $57.90 for just $48

 (yes, with this offer, you'd also get that free TEST Run DVD disc!)

                       3.  Authentic Pigment Sweatshirts AND the USA Comfort Color Sweatshirts are reduced to just $24.95 for this short time period.  

                            Remember, the USA Comfort Color Sweatshirt line is being discontinued...there are NO Smalls or Mediums, and very few 2XL left, I'm told.  I do NOT know yet the specifics of the replacement (I'm praying!!!).  PLEASE make an alternate color choice for each USA Comfort Color Sweatshirt you select - and write it in the COMMENTS section of your order form.!!!!!!!  

 I will place these Sweatshirt Orders in bulk on Monday, Nov. 23 and I will hope to ship to you no later than Dec. 4.  Of course, I'll let you know of any changes, delays, unavailability, etc.      

• Gift Items - many with a wonderful sewing-related theme, perfect for giving to your Sewin' Sisters are up in a NEW department at my website.  Click HERE.  You'll find mouse pads, coaster sets, note cards, magnets, tape measures, cookie cutters, and much more.  What fun!
  

• End of Season Clearance - Items will ALL be posted by November 30 in the ON SALE Department.   This department contains LOTS of great merchandise...as with every store, inventory is an ever-changing 'animal'.  Accountant Hubby Charley says "Clear it OUT for year-end inventory!!"  It's a tax thing, I understand - but a pain nonetheless.  My pain is YOUR gain!  Patterns, fabric, roving, buttons, misc. Clover Notions, LOTS of notions...you'll save BIG!   
  

Additional Price Reductions will occur on December 7 and December 28. 
I always had fun with progressive sales like this at my retail storefront - YOU take the chance...wait and save more $ - but then the stock might be GONE if you do play the 'wait to save' game.  




Become a "Preferred Customer" with a
$59 total purchase by November 30, 2009.
Yep - I will assign your customer profile the "Preferred" status and you will reap the benefits thru March 31, 2010. 

Changing Benefits will include things like....

• Coupon Codes for discounts
• FREE Patterns
• Preferred Customer ONLY special SALE pricing
• Freight Savings....   

I'm still learning all the programming for these benefits to be automated...so watch for more details starting in January...
As you place your orders, be SURE to set up an Account Profile in the Order Form...thanks!

That's all gals - I'm off to work on putting up inventory, reducing pricing, learning, and ENJOYING a special THANKSGIVING SEASON.  My prayers go with you each for special times with family and safe, safe travels. 

Sewing hugs,

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