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The Time Is Right For A New Machine!

Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012, by Lisa, the Web Gal

Need a New Machine? Special Financing Deals Are Coming Soon!

It’s the perfect time to shop for a new machine with special financing offers from Elna and Baby Lock.

Elna Presidents’ Day Special Financing Offer!

Ad for Elna special financing

February 16 – Feb 22, 2012

No interest for 3 years on any purchase over $2,500!

Baby Lock Interest-Free Financing Days!

Ad for Baby Lock special financing

February 23rd – Feb 27th are the next interest-free financing days.

The Details

  • No interest, with payment
  • 24 months: 7%, $1000 minimum
  • 48 months: 10%, $5000 minimum

We can order a machine and hold it for you. It’s a great deal! Come in and check out these sweet machines, like the Ellageo featured below.

Ellageo Plus Sewing Machine from Baby Lock

Image of Babylock Ellageo sewing machine

No matter where your imagination takes you, the Ellageo Plus is right there with you. The Automatic Fabric Sensor System adjusts the presser foot pressure for fabric thickness as you use any of the 358 stitches. And when embroidering, just insert a flash drive and your designs are there, on the full color screen, ready for adjusting and stitching.

The Ellageo Plus is an innovative machine that will add luxury to all of your sewing, embroidery and quilting projects. Edit designs on your machine and transfer them back into your computer, download upgrades, and more. With the conveniences of a Baby Lock, the Ellageo Plus will change the way you feel about sewing and embroidery.

Image of embroidered pillows and throw made with the Babylock Ellageo sewing machine

Stop by the Syracuse store and stitch for yourself. With the Baby Lock interest-free financing event, it’s a great time to treat yourself to a new machine.

See more machines on our Sales & Specials page.

January 29 News

Posted on Sunday, January 29th, 2012, by Lisa, the Web Gal

Look What Janet Made!

Janet knows just what to do when the weather is cold and gloomy. She made this colorful little table topper/wall hanging! It certainly will brighten up a grey Syracuse day. The embroidery was done on a machine, but you can also do it by hand. The Gals have the pattern, named “Loverly,” and it’s right in time for Valentine’s day. Call the Syracuse store if you are interested in either version.

Wear Red, Sew Red, February 3 – 5

Photo of a quilt with a heart design made with pink and red fabrics

Join Calico Gals on National Wear Red Day to support efforts to educate women and to fund breakthrough research by the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and we want to do our part to make a difference.

The National Wear Red Day is February 3, but we are celebrating Sew Red Weekend February 3-5. Stop in to the Syacuse or Oswego store for fun demos, this free quilt pattern and more. Make a donation to the American Heart Association and receive a red dress pin. Wear red just for the fun of it – you know we will!

American Heart Association Wear Red banner

A Night at the Theater

Photo of actresses on stage during a production of Quilters

The Gals are going to see the musical, “Quilters” presented by the Syracuse University Drama Department. You are invited to join us at the Syracuse Drama Theater on Wednesday, April 4th, at 8 pm. We have reserved a block of 40 seats at the special price of $14 each.

Read more about SU’s production or watch a video segment from a former production. You will love it!

To reserve tickets for the April 4th performance, stop by Calico Gals in Syracuse with cash or a check for $14. It will be a fun night for all! Call for more info: 315-445-0617.

Starting this week in Syracuse

Blessings, Too, with Gay Silkey

Photo of white fabric in embroidery hoop with needle and pink thread

Syracuse, first Thursday of every month beginning February 2nd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

One of Calico Gals longest running and most popular clubs is expanding! Gay has decided to add Blessings Too to her schedule because Blessings Club has been full for years! If you love hand embroidery – no matter what your skill level – come in, sit a bit, chat a bit and stitch a bit! Fee: $36 for a whole year of club meetings. Call 315-445-0617 to sign up.

Debra Gabel’s Butterflies Block of the Month

Photo of Debra Gabel butterflies quilt

How about a few butterflies to shake us out of the winter doldrums? Begin with the Monarch block in February and collect a new butterfly block each month for a year to create a quilt or individual small hangings, pillows or little quilts.

Just $12 per month includes the fabric and pattern for a 14″ block. Registration fee of $24 includes first and last month’s blocks. Butterflies are available in Syracuse and Oswego or by mail order. Call the Syracuse store to register: 315-445-0617.

  • Calico Gals
  • Janet Lutz, Owner
  • 3906 New Court Ave.
  • Syracuse, NY 13206
  • 315-445-0617
  • Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sun: 12 pm - 4 pm
  • Calico Gals Harborview
  • Janet Lutz, Owner
  • 199 West 1st St.
  • Oswego, NY 13126
  • 315-343-0272
  • Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sun: 12 pm - 4 pm