(CLEVELAND, OH) – For the past 10 years, sewing enthusiasts have relied on Zig Zag magazine for interesting projects, unique ideas and tips from sewing professionals. Now, it’s time to celebrate.
Produced by Husqvarna Viking to help sewers learn from one another and share the joy of sewing, Zig Zag has a loyal following that includes beginning and experienced sewers alike. “I love this magazine,” Norita Skiff, a six year Zig Zag subscriber from Warren, Pennsylvania said. “There is so much information that is so pertinent. I’m interested in the entire magazine especially because the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. And the pictures don’t hurt either!”
The Zig Zag anniversary issue, ten years in the making, promises to offer everything sewers expect from Zig Zag and Husqvarna Viking plus more. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to give sewers what they want year after year,” said Lill Nylén, publicity director for VSM Sewing Inc. “Zig Zag has grown and evolved just like Husqvarna Viking.”
The creative options in the 10th anniversary Zig Zag are both interesting and diverse. There is truly something for everyone. Need help creating embroideries with 3D Digitizing? Look no further than Zig Zag’s Software School for step-by-step instructions on how to work with shadow effects, add fill patterns and import ready made embroideries. Planning a child’s birthday party? Let Zig Zag offer unique ideas to make your child feel like royalty on their special day. Zig Zag will even help you decide what to wear this spring with tips on trends and fashion from Husqvarna Viking designer, Lena Mattsson.
Ideas like these help sewers like Skiff find inspiration for everyday sewing projects. “There are so many ideas sometimes I don’t even know where to start. I literally read the print off the pages.”
In addition to the features Zig Zag readers know and love, the 10th anniversary issue also spotlights designers Janet Brandt, whose International Doll Collection features detailed embroidery and traditional dress from seven countries, and Kaffe Fassett, a San Francisco born textile artist whose new line of embroidery designs and use of color has drawn world-wide attention. “To me, the job of embroidery is to add a magic highlighting to a textile,” Fassett said. “The trick is to create the jewel-like detail with just a few well-chosen colors.”
Zig Zag readers can experience these colors and detail with the pale pinwheels quilt pattern featured in the sewing instructions section of Zig Zag, along with a variety of other patterns such as a dress, handbag, necklace, duvet cover and bread basket liner.
“With so many opportunities to use your imagination and creative skills,” Nylén said. “The 10th anniversary edition of Zig Zag will please beginning and advanced sewers alike.”
May 2, 2005