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Our Haiti Connection

January 18, 2010

By now, most of the world has heard about the earthquake in Haiti, and the devestation it has caused there. What many of you may not know, is our connection to relief efforts there.



One of the charities we support both as a family and through the store is Coram Deo International Aid (CDIA). CDIA started its work in Haiti by building a school outside Porte au Prince. Education was given there, as well as medical care and 2 meals a day to the families of students. This school was destroyed in the earthquake.

Thankfully, all the staff and students were outside at the time, participating in a basketball tournament. 2 members of the board of directors were visiting, and they have since returned to Canada to help coordinate fundraising for the relief effort. John Kottelenberg (Nick's uncle) was sitting on a bench outside the school walls when things started to move. You can read an interview with him by the Hamilton Spec here.

CDIA is accepting donations towards the relief efforts. You can read more about this organization, view pictures and donate at their website. Your prayers and gifts will be received with thanks.

Happy New Year!

January 01, 2010

I hope you had a safe and enjoyable time celebrating the season the past few weeks. Nick and I have been blessed this past year with so many things, primarily the healthy arrival of our daughter and the successful purchase of Sewing Machines Etcetera from our parents, Bert and Elsa. We praise God and are grateful for your support especially in these things. We thank you for your patronage in 2009 and we look forward to helping you in your sewing success into 2010.

This past year, we have been raising money in various ways to contribute to the ALS Society of Ontario for research and support for those with the disease. We are thrilled that we exceeded expectations with over $2500 raised! We could not have done it without you. My Aunt Corinne, who has advanced ALS expressed her gratitude to Nick and I this past Christmas. We could not have done it without your help, so thank-you!

Moving into 2010, we strive to continue to bring you the best and most current classes and product. If there is anything you would like to see added to our lineup, be sure to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate!

Free New Year’s Embroidery

January 01, 2010

Visit our downloads page to get a free embroidery called Resolutions. It's the perfect New Year's Project!

I taught my student's how to make this embroidery in last year's 4D Software Club. Join us this year to learn all sorts of techniques in your 4D Embroidery Software!