Quilt Show Specials

In our excitement to talk about the upcoming Quilt Exhibition, we didn't have the chance to mention the great promotions we're offering with Brother on some of their great sewing machines. We're focusing on the machines that are great for quilting, of course!

Brother QC1000

The cadillac of Brother quilting machines is the QC1000. It's nice and large, with a huge sewing space for free motion and comes with an extra-large sewing table. The large screen lets you choose from the hundreds of specialty stitches, and you can even create your own stitch patterns and save them for future projects. It also has sideways and diagonal sewing, amazing for your lattice-pattern quilting -- no more turning a bulky quilt to sew at a 45° angle! It's a terrific value at 6,910Dhs, and while supplies last, you will also receive EQ6 Quilt Design software and a quilter's cutting mat, along with your choice of Introduction to Machine Sewing or Beginner's Quilting classes. It's a value of more than 1,000Dhs!

Brother Innov'is 400

Our biggest-selling sewing machine is probably the Brother Innov'is 400. It's a compact sewing machine, but with a larger sewing area than our starter machines. It also comes with an extended sewing table and specialty quilting feet, and has a fun range of decorative stitches including 3 different alphabets. It sells for 2,875Dhs, and for our promotion it comes with a fantastic 4-wheeled pull carrier specially designed for transporting your sewing machine and sells regularly for 936Dhs. You also get Introduction to Machine Sewing or 3 Tips & Tricks or 3 Skills Lab classes. The value is over 1,200Dhs.

Brother Innov'is 50

We're also spotlighting the Brother Innov'is 50, our best-selling starter machine. Retailing at 1,605Dhs, it's a step up from a regular beginner machine, with lots of fun decorative stitches and easy-to-use push-button controls and LCD screen. For the promotion, you will also get an adorable sewing carry-bag with 2 storage boxes (one for threads, one for tools), a 12-in-1 sewing tool, rotary cutter and small cutting mat. And of course, Introduction to Machine Sewing classes! These gifts are valued at over 600Dhs.




Visit us sometime soon to have a demonstration or try out any of the machines for yourself! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you.

DUBAI QUILTS -- win a trip to Tokyo!!

We are gearing up for our quilt show later this month, and there is still time to submit your masterpiece(s)! The show, put on by Craft Land and the Dubai Quilters' Guild, will run May 20th and 21st, here in the lovely atrium at Town Center. This is not a judged show, and we will exhibit at least one piece from everyone who applies. Don't be shy, even if it's your first quilt! To enter, simply email a photo and the quilt dimensions to jennifer@mycraftland.com by May 4th.

BIG PRIZES....

Brother QC1000

Even though it's not a judged event, we will be doing viewer's choice voting. The winner of the viewer's choice will get, wait for it....a Brother Quilt Club 1000 sewing machine valued at 6,910 Dhs and a Madeira thread chest! Second prize is a Brother NV50 sewing machine and Madeira thread chest, and third & fourth prizes are a Madeira thread chest.

Brother NV 50

...AND EVEN BIGGER PRIZES
Now for the really big news: for every 50 Dhs spent on Brother products and every 200 Dhs spent on anything else in Craft Land, your name will be entered into the grand prize draw for a trip for two to Tokyo to the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival. The trip is sponsored by Brother, so it's a great time to get that Brother sewing machine or embroidery machine you've been thinking about -- you'll have a fantastic chance of winning the big trip!

view of the Tokyo show from an NZ blogger/quilter

Pfaff Easter offers

Now's a perfect time to get the Pfaff sewing or embroidery machine you've been dreaming of! Craft Land has the premium ranges of Pfaff sewing/embroidery combination machines, sewing machines, and coverlocks, the and for the rest of the month of April you will receive a terrific bundle of goodies with each machine purchase!

The CREATIVE series of sewing/embroidery machines gives you excellent embroidery features with a high-end sewing machine. From the Creative 2 to the Creative Vision, choose the machine that's right for you and start creating beautiful clothing and home decor. Each comes with a unique gift; the Creative 4 and Creative Vision come with Professional 4D software to help you create your own designs to stitch, and all machine come with threads and other helpful accessories and tools to get you started. And as always, they all come with classes in our shop to help you learn how to make the most of your new sewing machine.

The EXPRESSION series of sewing machines offer a nice large sewing area, many beautiful decorative stitches and excellent sewing features, and all are equipped with the Pfaff exclusive IDT system -- a special feeder foot that helps you sew evenly no matter what fabric you are using. Stretch and fine silky fabrics, as well as thick fabrics will sew evenly and easily.

The Expression 2.0 and 3.0 machines come with a bundle including many specialty presser feet and sewing tools in a wonderful wooden sewing box, and the Quilt Expression 4 comes with a bundle of goodies to make any quilter swoon!

Pfaff overlock machines come in two sizes -- the Hobby Lock 2 gives perfect finishing for regular home users, and the Coverlock 4 5-thread machine offers many more stitch options, sophisticated operation, and an extended acrylic work table for higher-end users. Each comes bundled with many useful tools to get you serging right away, and each comes with our new Machine Overlocking class.

...and don't forget, Pfaff also has an excellent starter machine for younger users, beginners, or just those who want a reliable sewing machine for projects and repairs. The Hobby 1142 is a little workhorse, ready to take on various fabrics, quilts, and any other projects you might have in mind. For our Easter offer, it comes bundles with a fab starter kit of tools to get your sewing going!

We also have many accessories and hoops for the Creative 2170 series of embroidery combination machines. See our staff to get some ideas about how to add function to your machine!

Fabulous Felting Classes

Introducing specialty classes in felting with guest teacher Caroline Lindsay of the UK. Using roving wool and scrap fabric, threads and ribbons, create beautiful felted artworks of your own!

Classes are on offer this coming Monday, April 11th at 12:30-3pm, and again Monday May 9th at 12:30-3pm. Take one or both classes! You can sign up in the shop.

See our website for more information: http://www.mycraftland.com/classes.html

New fabric is here

We have some great new fabric in the shop now! There are lots of prints to suit boys, some pretty grown-up florals, peppy Riley Blakes, lots to choose from. And lots more on the way!

Space prints & Stars

Fabric wall looks full again

Pretty seaside prints

Congratulations to the lucky winner!

Helen Howard accepted her brand new Husqvarna Designer Diamond sewing and embroidery machine, along with embroidery design software. Riana Auret-Dubois, manager of Craft Land, presented Helen with her fantastic prize, valued at over 30,000Dhs, after the draw at the end of Dubai Shopping Festival. Helen, we all hope you love your new machine! Have fun designing, embroidering and sewing!

For the rest of us folks not fortunate enough to win a top of the line machine, Craft Land has a comprehensive range of sewing and embroidery machines. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to show, explain, demonstrate, and test drive with you, and can help you choose the best machine for what you want to create. Drop in anytime for a try! Remember, we also service and repair sewing machines.

WIN a Designer Diamond!

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, right?

Shop at Craft Land during DSF and you could win a Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond sewing and embroidery machine valued at 26,498dhs. You get one ticket for every 250dhs spent, even if it's on sale items. The draw will happen at the end of DSF, good luck to you!

There are lots of other exciting offers during DSF too. All Husqvarna Viking machines and accessories are 25% off; that includes all sewing and sewing/embroidery machines, all machine feet, and also the accessory kits and hoops. And remember, with any sewing machine purchase you get free sewing lessons!

Also on sale for DSF:
Madeira threads are 35% off
Gutermann threads are 25% off
All books and pattern leaflets are 25% off
Many yarns and fabrics are now reduced by 50%

The earlier you come in, the better the selection will be! There are currently lots of the A-Z series of technique books, lots of knitting and quilting books, and all our new knitting and crochet pattern leaflets, and with the savings on the patterns, yarns and fabrics, you can save big on your next project!