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Mail this form to: Sewing & Stitchery Expo EXPO PO Box 11243 Tacoma, WA 98411-0243 WSU Conference Management 2606 West Pioneer All orders add $4.00 handling. Orders postmarked Puyallup, WA 98371-4998 Registration after February 12, 2017 will be returned. Learn

Sewing Ticket Orders Personal Information  Use this registration form, download addi- Orders mailed separately cannot be coordinated. tional forms from www.sewexpo.com, or Quilting register online. Photocopied forms are also Please print clearly.

acceptable. Name: Name: Shop  A general admission ticket is required to LAST FIRST MI Knitting attend the Expo each day ($12 in advance or $14 at the gate). Children 10 and under Address: + Crochet are free. Tickets may be purchased at select fabric stores (see list at www.sewexpo.com). City: Learn  Please include two alternate seminar choices Quilters’ Night Out Experts from around the country present more than 100 fun, Beading for each day. Every attempt will be made to State/Province: ZIP: accommodate your ﬁ rst choice(s). informative seminars and hands-on projects daily for sewers of Kym Goldup-Graham & all levels. Plus, try out the latest machines from Baby Lock,  No refunds will be made for lost, forgotten, New Address? Yes No New E-mail? Yes No Ann Duncan unused or stolen tickets. A $2 fee will be Bernina, Brother, Janome, Pfaff, Viking, and more! and More… charged per seminar for ticket replacement. Day time/Cell Phone:  It may take up to three weeks to process the your tickets. E-mail: See Stars! Ticketing Outlets ADA accommodations required? Shop Admission tickets may be purchased at selected Two massive sales ﬂ oors and more than 200 carefully selected If yes, please explain: fabric stores. For the most up-to-late list of merchants bring together over 90,000 square feet of fabrics, Friday Night Live! stores, visit www.sewexpo.com notions, patterns and equipment in one place. Martha Pullen ADA Information Join Us! Payment Information Washington State Fair Persons with disabilities who need assistance should call WSU Conference Management at Events Center 253-445-4629 as soon as possible. Requests Please DO NOT Send Cash 110 Ninth Avenue Southwest must be made at least two weeks prior to show. Puyallup, Washington 98371 Check No. Amount $ Enjoy Free style shows, fun project ideas, and special evening Make checks payable to: Hotel Information Washington State University entertainment with the Tickets & Information For information on area hotels, call the Puyallup stars of sewing. Credit/Debit Card (preferred) 866-554-8559 Chamber of Commerce: 253-845-6755, or www.sewexpo.com the Tacoma Visitor and Convention Bureau: Visa Mastercard Debit Enjoy 253-627-2836. For a listing of local hotels visit www.sewexpo.com, or traveltacoma.com. Card Number:

RV Parking Exp. Date: / Security Code: RV parking is available at the Washington State Fair- Join Us! grounds. Call 253-845-1771 for more information. Name on card: With free parking and door prize Pre-Expo drawings for ﬂ agship machines every March 1* March 2 to 5, 2017 day, it’s “Sewing’s Biggest Party!” Wednesday* Thursday – Saturday Sunday Classes Only 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:00 pm March 2 - 5, 2017 For more information or to register: 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com Inside-Front Inside-Back Fold Out

presented by Expo Vendors Friday EXPO Seminar Pricing 1 Source Publications, Inc. IslandQuilter.com Shibori Dragon The Sewing Workshop Adorable Ideas by John Deer J.J. Handworks Sisterhood of Quilters The Smuggler’s Daughter One Needle (45 min) $6 Three Needle (2.5 hrs) $30 AllAboutBlanks.com Janome Sisters In Stitches The Stitchin Post Night E! American Sewing Guild Inc. Jodees Inc Starr Designs The Wool House Two Needle (1.5 hrs) $20 Four Needle (4 hrs) $50 V Andrew’s Gammill Jordan Fabrics Style Maker Fabrics TreadleArt, Inc Registration L Apliquick KAI Scissors Sue’s Sparklers Treasures of the Gypsy i Aria Design Studio / Kali Basi Sulky of America Trims On Wheels Lisa Kan Designs Kathy Quilts Superior Threads TSC Designs Turning Your Hobby Into a Career Baby Lock kathyruddy.com Sylvia Fine Furniture / Vaune Back Porch Quilts & Design Koala Viking Sewing & Vacuum Vogue Fabrics ‡ ‡ Martha Pullen Bear Paw Quilts Leilani Arts Taproot Folk Arts LLC Whims Watercolor Quilt Kits One Needle Seminars Three Needle Seminars Bee Unique Designs Linda Kubik Terial Arts by Imagination Winline Textile Products TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Bernina of America Loralie Designs International Wonderfi l Specialty Threads DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED BOXES. Please indicate your seminar choices Who hasn’t dreamed of turning their passion into a money-making Billie’s Designer Fabrics LoriAnne Pattern Collection The Decorating7TH AVENUE Diva SW Wynwoods Gallery & Studio below using the ID NUMBERS provided in the seminar descriptions, 8:00 am machine? But how do you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Bo-Nash North America Inc. Lorraine Henry/Two Easy Tape The Pine Needle Yarnfl owers by Sweaterkits indicating your preferred time. Please list one alternate choice. 11:00 am Bonnie Sewell Designs Marbled Arts The Quilt Barn, Inc. / Handi Quilter Yazzi International Tonight, get a road map from someone who has made this journey. Martha TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Bravo Bella Martelli Enterprises The Quilt House, Inc. Yesterday’s Charm SE 2:00 pm will share practical insights on how to turn your sewing or embroidery ET Brie Kriebel Clothing Mary Jo Hiney Designs The Quilted Trillium Your Perfect Quilting Space RE 8:30 am ALT. #1 hobby into a business—or how to grow your current home based business. Bullard Designs McKay Manor Musers ST D 9:30 am Buttons! MeasureMatic R FRIDAY After more than 35 years in the world of business, Martha will share tips 3 # SEMINARS × $30 = $ ByAnnie.com, LLC Mica’s Room 10:30 am 6:30 pm and pitfalls with you as you plan to become your own boss! Hear Martha’s Calico Country RED Michell Marketing, Inc LOT 11:30 am secrets and personal journey with God as her pilot, funny stories that have Carol’s Zoo MomoDini Embroidery Art Washington State Fair Event Center happened to her along the way, and why she believes that entrepreneur- Carriage Country Quilts More the Merrier Designs 12:30 pm Four Needle Seminars 110 9th Avenue SW GOLD Circa 15 Fabric Studio My Fair Lady LOT TIME w SUNDAY ship is still the American dream. Puyallup, WA 98371-0162 1:30 pm WEDNESDAY w Clover Needlecraft, Inc. Nancy Nix-Rice NO ADMISSION 8:00 am $25 This evening is sure to entertain and inform. Come prepared to laugh as well CraftOptics Wardrobe Consulting Full interactive map at www.thefair.com/map/ 2:30 pm TICKET REQUIRED WEDNESDAY ONLY as learn because Martha has had some incredible experiences along the way. Crawford Designs Patterns Nancy’s Sewing Basket 3:30 pm 1:00 pm Creative Fee Nature’s Footprint RED GATE Crooked Nickel Quilt Designs Noble Industries 4:30 pm 9TH AVENUE SW GOLD GATE # SEMINARS × $50 = $ Custom Creations O The Wall Quilt ALT. #1 Custom Keepsakes Pacifi c Fabrics Viking Brother Machine Embroidery Pacifi c Rim Quilt Co. Bernina Pfa # SEMINARS × $6 = $ General Daily Admission Cutting Corners Paganoonoo EXPO Dana Marie Design Co. Pamela’s Patterns HALL Quilting Criminals Quilters’ Dolls R Sew Fun Pendleton Woolen Mill Store ‡ # DAILY ADMISSION TICKETS × $12 $ Dutch Quilter PerfectBorders.com L Carousel Two Needle Seminars Good for single day admission to exhibits, style shows, Kym Goldup-Graham & Ann Duncan (VIP) EdMar Pieceful Designs TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY and demo areas (Thursday through Sunday). presented by Elegant Expressions PM Quilting Night Out 8:30 am Kym Goldup-Graham and Ann Duncan, inventors of The Sewing Revolution Quilting & Fiber Arts PNW International Inc. # FOUR DAY PASSES × $42 $ Rulers and authors of the Infi nity Quilt Book will have you rolling in the aisles Elna Professional Sewing Supplies 10:30 am Fabric D’eva Quality Sewing & Vacuum and crying with emotion as they tell the real story behind the fi rst ruler TO 2ND FLOOR 12:30 pm One Needle Seminars × $ 6 Fabric Studio Quick Points Ruler Expo Runway PAVILION they invented, and how each ruler is used to make the life of the sewer, Fashion Patterns By Coni Quilt Gallery Theater Classroom 2:30 pm Two Needle Seminars × $20 machine embroiderer, quilter or patch worker easier. Fashion Supplies, Inc. Quilting on the Grid Three Needle Seminars × ALT. #1 $30 Fashion Unlimited QuiltMania FAIR VIEW Baby Lock (2nd Floor) Four Needle Seminars × $50 Learn how you can break the rules—and the genre—for incredible results. Kym Faux Chenille Quilts In The Attic and Ann will share their amazing quilts and great samples to show you how to Fibers Etc. QuiltWorks Northwest B MERIDIAN # SEMINARS × $20 = $ Free 10TH AVENUE SE Friday Night Live × $25 $ do it yourself! See the techniques they have learned along the way, and hear ORANGE Fiberworks Reets Rags To Stitches C Stage LOT fi nallyicansee.com Renaissance Flowers Food more hysterical stories from their extensive travel around the world teaching. 7TH STREET SW D Seminar SHOWPLEX My class may be changed or rearranged to accommodate my fi rst choices: Quilter’s Night Out! × $25 $ Fine French Laces Robin Ruth Designs Tickets E Vendors Flair Designs Rochelles Fine Fabric No Yes, with the following restrictions: ______

F Food Processing & Handling Fee $ + 4.00 “What is the point of having knowledge if you don’t share it?” Flower Box Quilts & Quilting Project ______G & P Trading Rusty Crow G Area Janome Glitz & Glamour Saf-T-Pockets ______Amount Due (Grand total of lines above) $ 5TH STREET SW ORANGE GATE Great Yarns Seattle Yarn ‡ One, Two, and Three Needle Seminars require the purchase of Hancy Creations, Inc. Sew Chic Pattern Co. a BLUEdaily admission ticket for access to the show grounds in addition to Payment by: Credit Card Heartway International Sew Timeless theLOT seminar fee. Certain seminars will also have a separate kit fee listed Check i-bead.com Sew Wonderful Dreams with the seminar description, which is payable to the instructor at the SATURDAY Indonesian Batiks Sewing Machine Service beginning of the seminar. WA512 Learn a lot, Bring your Get excited PURPLE GATE BLUE 6:30 pm Insomnia Pottery Shannon Fabrics and laugh camera. to create! LOT even more… OFFICE USE ONLY I W T F SA SU CK Mailed You’ll want to take Prepare to be All you have to do is pictures of the inspired beyond $25 sit and be inspired great samples, and your wildest and entertained. aha moments. imagination. facebook.com/sewexpoPURPLE GATE pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 41

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1 presented by Expo Vendors Friday Welcome EXPO Seminar Pricing 1 Source Publications, Inc. IslandQuilter.com Shibori Dragon The Sewing Workshop Adorable Ideas by John Deer J.J. Handworks Sisterhood of Quilters The Smuggler’s Daughter One Needle (45 min) $6 Three Needle (2.5 hrs) $30 AllAboutBlanks.com Janome Sisters In Stitches Welcome toThe our Stitchin Sewing Post Party! Night DoorAmerican Sewing Prizes Guild Inc. Jodees Inc DONATED BY Starr$2,999* Designs Once again,The we Wool have House assembled a Two Needle (1.5 hrs) $20 Four Needle (4 hrs) $50 E! Quality Sewing & Brother V Andrew’s Gammill Jordan Fabrics Style Maker Fabrics TreadleArt, Inc Registration L Apliquick KAI Scissors Sue’s Sparklers fantastic selectionTreasures of of vendors, the Gypsy speakers, i Aria Design Studio / Kali Basi 2 Sulky of America Trims On Wheels seminars and events for you. Take a Lisa Kan Designs Kathy Quilts Superior Threads TSC Designs Baby Lock kathyruddy.com Sylvia Fine Furniture / look throughVaune this brochure to see all Turning Your Hobby Into a Career ThursdayBack Porch Quilts & Design Koala Viking Sewing & Vacuum Vogue Fabrics of the great learning opportunities we ‡ ‡ Martha Pullen Bear Paw Quilts Leilani Arts Taproot Folk Arts LLC Whims Watercolor Quilt Kits One Needle Seminars Three Needle Seminars 1 BrotherBee Unique Designs Innov-ís NS2750DLinda Kubik Terial Arts by Imagination Winline Textile Products have this year. Remember, classes fill TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Bernina of America Loralie Designs International Wonderfi l Specialty Threads DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED BOXES. Please indicate your seminar choices Who hasn’t dreamed of turning their passion into a money-making 2 JanomeBillie’s Designer Skyline Fabrics S5 LoriAnne Pattern Collection The Decorating7TH AVENUE Diva quickly,SW so beWynwoods sure to Galleryregister & Studioearly. below using the ID NUMBERS provided in the seminar descriptions, 8:00 am machine? But how do you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Bo-Nash North America Inc. Lorraine Henry/Two Easy Tape The Pine Needle We look forwardYarnfl owers to more by Sweaterkits fun as we indicating your preferred time. Please list one alternate choice. 11:00 am Tonight, get a road map from someone who has made this journey. Martha Bonnie Sewell Designs Marbled Arts The Quilt Barn, Inc. / Handi Quilter Yazzi International TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2:00 pm Bravo Bella Martelli Enterprises DONATED BY The$1,499* Quilt House, Inc. Learn, Shop,Yesterday’s and Enjoy Charm at the Expo. SE will share practical insights on how to turn your sewing or embroidery Janome America & South Sound Sewing ET Brie Kriebel Clothing Mary Jo Hiney Designs The Quilted Trillium Your Perfect Quilting Space RE 8:30 am ALT. #1 hobby into a business—or how to grow your current home based business. Bullard Designs McKay Manor Musers ST D 9:30 am Buttons! MeasureMatic Joanne Ross R FRIDAY After more than 35 years in the world of business, Martha will share tips 3 3 # SEMINARS × $30 = $ ByAnnie.com, LLC Mica’s Room Executive Director 10:30 am 6:30 pm and pitfalls with you as you plan to become your own boss! Hear Martha’s Calico Country RED Michell Marketing, Inc LOT 11:30 am secrets and personal journey with God as her pilot, funny stories that have Carol’s Zoo FridayMomoDini Embroidery Art Washington State Fair Event Center happened to her along the way, and why she believes that entrepreneur- Carriage Country Quilts More the Merrier Designs 12:30 pm Four Needle Seminars 3 Elna eXcellence 730PRO 110 9th Avenue SW GOLD Circa 15 Fabric Studio My Fair Lady LOT TIME w SUNDAY ship is still the American dream. Puyallup, WA 98371-0162 1:30 pm WEDNESDAY w Clover Needlecraft, Inc. Nancy Nix-Rice NO ADMISSION 8:00 am $25 This evening is sure to entertain and inform. Come prepared to laugh as well CraftOptics 4 BERNINAWardrobe ConsultingB530 Full interactive map at www.thefair.com/map/ 2:30 pm TICKET REQUIRED WEDNESDAY ONLY as learn because Martha has had some incredible experiences along the way. Crawford Designs Patterns PfaffNancy’s creative Sewing Basket 1.5 3:30 pm 1:00 pm Creative Fee 5 Nature’s Footprint RED GATE DONATED BY Crooked Nickel Quilt Designs Noble Industries 4:30 pm $3,499* 9TH AVENUE SW GOLD GATE # SEMINARS × $50 = $ South Sound CustomSewing & Elna Creations USA O The Wall Quilt ALT. #1 Custom Keepsakes Pacifi c Fabrics Viking Brother Machine Embroidery Pacifi c Rim Quilt Co. 4 5 Bernina Pfa 6 # SEMINARS × $6 = $ General Daily Admission Cutting Corners Paganoonoo EXPO Dana Marie Design Co. Pamela’s Patterns HALL Quilting Criminals Quilters’ Dolls R Sew Fun Pendleton Woolen Mill StoreSaturday ‡ # DAILY ADMISSION TICKETS × $12 $ Dutch Quilter PerfectBorders.com L Carousel Two Needle Seminars Good for single day admission to exhibits, style shows, Kym Goldup-Graham & Ann Duncan (VIP) EdMar Pieceful Designs 6 Baby Lock Crescendo TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY and demo areas (Thursday through Sunday). presented by Elegant Expressions PM Quilting Night Out 7 Viking SAPPHIRE 965Q 8:30 am Kym Goldup-Graham and Ann Duncan, inventors of The Sewing Revolution Quilting & Fiber Arts PNW International Inc. # FOUR DAY PASSES × $42 $ Rulers and authors of the Infi nity Quilt Book will have you rolling in the aisles Elna Professional Sewing Supplies 10:30 am Fabric D’eva Quality Sewing & Vacuum 8 Janome 7200 and crying with emotion as they tell the real story behind the fi rst ruler TO 2ND FLOOR DONATED BY $5,999* 12:30 pm One Needle Seminars × $ 6 Fabric Studio Quick Points Ruler PAVILION DONATED BY $2,499* DONATED BY $1,999* Expo Runway Quality Sewing, Issaquah Sewing they invented, and how each ruler is used to make the life of the sewer, BERNINA of AmericaFashion Patterns By Coni Quality Sewing & QuiltPfaff Gallery Theater Classroom & Baby Lock 2:30 pm Two Needle Seminars × $20 machine embroiderer, quilter or patch worker easier. Fashion Supplies, Inc. Quilting on the Grid Three Needle Seminars × ALT. #1 $30 Fashion Unlimited QuiltMania FAIR VIEW 9 7 Baby Lock (2nd Floor)8 Four Needle Seminars × $50 Learn how you can break the rules—and the genre—for incredible results. Kym Faux Chenille Quilts In The Attic and Ann will share their amazing quilts and great samples to show you how to Fibers Etc. QuiltWorks Northwest B MERIDIAN # SEMINARS × $20 = $ Free 10TH AVENUE SE Friday Night Live × $25 $ do it yourself! See the techniques they have learned along the way, and hear ORANGE Fiberworks SundayReets Rags To Stitches C Stage LOT fi nallyicansee.com Renaissance Flowers Food more hysterical stories from their extensive travel around the world teaching. 7TH STREET SW D Seminar SHOWPLEX My class may be changed or rearranged to accommodate my fi rst choices: Quilter’s Night Out! × $25 $ Fine French Laces 9 BrotherRobin Ruth Innov-ís Designs NS2750D Tickets E Vendors Flair Designs Rochelles Fine Fabric No Yes, with the following restrictions: ______

Food Flower Box Quilts 10 Pfaff& creative Quilting 1.5 F Processing & Handling Fee $ + 4.00 “What is the point of having knowledge if you don’t share it?” Project ______G & P Trading Rusty Crow G Area Janome Glitz & Glamour ElnaSaf-T-Pockets eXperience 580 ______Amount Due (Grand total of lines above) $ 5TH STREET SW 11 ORANGE GATE Great Yarns Seattle Yarn DONATED BY $2,999* DONATED BY $2,999* DONATED BY $1,199* ‡ One, Two, and Three Needle Seminars require the purchase of Quality SewingHancy & Brother Creations, Inc. Sew Chic Pattern Co. Quality Sewing & Husqvarna Viking Janome America & South Sound Sewing a BLUEdaily admission ticket for access to the show grounds in addition to Payment by: Credit Card Heartway International Sew Timeless theLOT seminar fee. Certain seminars will also have a separate kit fee listed Check i-bead.com Sew Wonderful Dreams 10 11 with the seminar description, which is payable to the instructor at the SATURDAY Indonesian Batiks Sewing Machine Service beginning of the seminar. WA512 Learn a lot, Bring your Get excited PURPLE GATE BLUE 6:30 pm InsomniaLOT Pottery Shannon Fabrics YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN. To enter the daily drawing, submit your hand- and laugh camera. to create! filled entry at the door prize booth (located at the south end of the Pavilion) during regular even more… show hours. Winners will be notified by phone following each days’ drawing. *Manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Any additional costs including, OFFICE USE ONLY I W T F SA SU CK Mailed You’ll want to take Prepare to be but not limited to, shipping/transportation of prize to winner’s home and any taxes resulting All you have to do is pictures of the inspired beyond $25 from claiming this prize are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. sit and be inspired great samples, and your wildest and entertained. aha moments. imagination. DONATED BY $1,999* DONATED BY $1,199* Quality Sewing & Pfaff facebook.com/sewexpoSouth Sound SewingPURPLE & Elna GATE USA pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 41

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8:30 1707 Take the Fear out 1721 Notions are a 1739 Mariner’s Compasses 8:30 1701 Yearning to Long Arm Quilt 1702 The Go-To Hoodie 1723 Hand Embroidery Basics Sew You’re Traveling to NO STYLE SHOW of Choosing Color Girl’s Best Friend 16 to 32 Points & Beyond! to Denise Applegate-Schober Dana Bontrager Chris Groce Marsha McClintock 9:15 Nick Coman Geri Grasvik Robin Long 9:15

9:30 McCalls, Vogue, Butterick SCHMETZ Playing Around Pattern Shake Up: A Free Motion Quilting 9:30 Sew Much Better 1754 1755 1735 Travel Handmade 1742 Lush Plush Fabrics Trunk Show to and Kwik Sew Fashion Show 1711 Needle Education with Piping Take on Generation Style 1772 with Templates to Louise Cutting Annie Unrein Shannon Fabrics Educator 10:15 Melissa Watson Rhonda Pierce Vaune Pierce Linda Lee & Alex Woodbury Donelle McAdams 10:15

Insider Tips on Cuddle Plush Fabric Pam Hewitt 10:30 Modern Patterns and Fabrics Express Your How to Fit a Dress THURSDAY ONLY 10:30 YES! You Can Paper Piece 1764 1774 Accessory Magic Get Coordinated for Travel Sewing Excitement to to Style Me Vintage! 1767 Creative Ideas in Stitches Form to Your Body Shape 1743 1747 1708 to Connie Spurlock Marsha McClintock Sandra Miller Barbara Crawford Laura Nash Lisa Shaw Joe Vecchiarelli 11:15 American Sewing Guild Style Show 11:15 SATURDAY ONLY

Fuse It! Embellish It! Jackets 101 1716 1762 No Sewing Required Peggy Sagers Beryl Emberson Nash 11:30 THURSDAY ONLY Ergonomics of The Many Uses of Terial Have Your (Layer) Top Ten Skills for Creative 11:30 1724 THURSDAY ONLY 1744 The Power of Social Media 1745 1757 Transforming Fabric to Art to Quilting & Crafting Magic Fabric Stabilizer 1779 Cake and Cut It, Too! Businesses to Be Successful to Bruce Whalley Joyce Teng Simplicty’s Simply the Lois Hallock Terry Mcfeely Marti Michell LoriAnne Reeves 12:15 Vintage Hat Presentation 12:15 Best of Spring 2017 1766 Kate Slaminko Deborah Kreiling SATURDAY ONLY SATURDAY ONLY Dazzling Array of Crochet & Knitwear Shibaguyz 1734 Tips on Buying a 12:30 1717 Creating a Stable 1771 Transfer It with 1750 Pro Pointers 1777 Let’s Compare Tools 12:30 THURSDAY ONLY Inside Tailored Jackets New Sewing, Quilting or to 1709 Environment for Your Embroidery Iron-On Transfer Pens for Fabric Flattery and Techniques for Quilting Expo Hat Contest to Connie Crawford Embroidery Machine Shinae Farrar Michelle Umlauf Nancy Nix-Rice Mech Watne 1:15 4-H Fashion Review: Carmen LaPonte 1:15 Sewing’s Next Generation SATURDAY ONLY

1:30 Look Great, Feel Great, Perfect Quilting Bordering on Insanity: What You Really Need to Pattern Alterations Simple Steps to 1:30 1718 1740 1705 No Serger, No Problem 1726 1778 The Reverse Dimension II to It’s All Here Results are No Accident It’s Closer Than You Think Know About Needles & Threads 1775 Facts & Fallacies Sewing Great Clothes to Katrina Walker Mary Grover 2:15 Louise Cutting Mark Garetz Julie Luoma Steve Butler Lorraine Henry Anne Whalley 2:15

2:30 The Wonderful World How to Use Specialty Make Your UnNecessary Mix & Match with 2:30 Dress for You & Your Lifestyle 1728 1703 Both Sides Beautiful 1737 1729 1749 Up Your Batting Average! to of Online Fabric Shopping Machine Embroidery Designs 1741 Own Shapewear Necessary Notions the Pattern Graft to LoriAnne Reeves Lisa Maki Nancy Goldsworthy 3:15 Susan Kennedy Bobbi Bullard Pamela Leggett Judy Kessinger Laura Nash 3:15

1752 Camisoles & Panties: 3:30 1713 Hold Everything 1733 Designing the 1746 Double Gauze Fashions: 1719 Historically 3:30 1714 Embroidery Basic Essentials From Everyday Basics to A New Look at Watercolor Quilts to NO STYLE SHOW Purses, Totes and More! Perfect Handbag Beyond the Swaddle Accurate Costuming to John Deer a Lingerie Wardrobe Sue Purdy Pam Damour Cheryl Kuczek Annette Millard Rose Goff Maidoff 4:15 Monica O’Rourke Bravo 4:15

4:30 1732 The Art of Inkjet 1758 Unique Gift Ideas 4:30 1760 Serger 9-1-1 1769 Creating Your Own Style 1720 Finish It or Forget It 1731 Working with Panels Watch Your Thread Weight to NO STYLE SHOW Printing on Fabric for Any Occasion to Kathy Ruddy Michelle Stoffel Nancy Goldsworthy Shyla King Michelle Umlauf 5:15 Stephanie Kleinman Cindy Rowell 5:15

2 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com Pavilion Runway Showplex Room B Showplex Room C Showplex Room D Showplex Room E Showplex Room G VIP Building Room L Showplex Free Stage

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 3 One Needle Sessions FRIDAY & SUNDAY Pavilion Runway Showplex Room B Showplex Room C Showplex Room D Showplex Room E Showplex Room G VIP Building Room L Showplex Free Stage

1749 Mix & Match 8:30 1740 Bordering on Insanity: 1722 10 Things You Should 1733 Designing the Sew You’re Traveling 8:30 1701 Yearning to Long Arm Quilt 1730 Finishing Touches with Pattern Graft to NO STYLE SHOW It’s Closer Than You Think! Know About Aboriginal Fabrics Perfect Handbag Marsha McClintock to Denise Applegate-Schober Judy Kessinger Laura Nash Julie Luoma Geri Grasvik Cheryl Kuczek FRIDAY ONLY 9:15 FRIDAY ONLY 9:15

McCalls, Vogue, Butterick and Top Ten Skills for Creative 9:30 The Joys of SCHMETZ Elements of Making Money 1757 9:30 Kwik Sew Fashion Show 1768 1754 1756 1715 Pants: Fit Before Cutting Businesses to Be Successful Transforming Fabric into Art to Sweatshirt Jackets Needle Education Hand Embroidery with Embroidery 1727 to Melissa Watson Lorraine Henry LoriAnne Reeves Joyce Teng Connie Spurlock Rhonda Pierce Vaune Pierce John Deer 10:15 FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 10:15

Historically 10:30 Sew a Knit Wardrobe Searching for a Pant that Exploring the World of The Art of Inkjet Double Gauze Fashions: 1719 Look at What You Can Do with 10:30 1712 1770 Cool Tools! 1732 1746 Accurate Costuming to Linda Lee & Alex Woodbury Is Always on the Cutting Edge Independent Sewing Patterns 1706 Printing on Fabric Beyond the Swaddle a New York Beauty Block to Steve Butler Rose Goff Maidoff FRIDAY ONLY Louise Cutting Michelle Stoffel Stephanie Kleinman Annette Millard Gayle Wallace 11:15 FRIDAY ONLY 11:15

1766 Vintage Hat Presentation Kate Slaminko Simplicity’s Simply the FRIDAY ONLY Working with Panels 11:30 Hold Everything Fabulous Fashion 1731 11:30 Best of Spring 2017 1713 Both Sides Beautiful 1776 Threaducation 101 Shyla King Up Your Batting Average! to Purses, Totes and More! 1741 Embroidery 1759 to Deborah Kreiling Lisa Maki Cindy Rowell FRIDAY ONLY Nancy Goldsworthy Pam Damour Katrina Walker 12:15 FRIDAY ONLY 1751 Planning a Perfect 12:15 Wardrobe to Sew In a Weekend Nancy Nix-Rice SUNDAY ONLY

Dazzling Array of Simple Steps to 12:30 Embroider Have Your (Layer) 1778 12:30 Crochet & Knitwear Zip It Up & All About Elastic 1704 Design Changes for Bras Accessory Magic 1745 Sewing Great Clothes to 1761 Any Fabric, Beautifully 1753 1743 Cake and Cut It, Too! Expo Hat Contest to Shibaguyz Kathy Ruddy Monica O’Rourke Bravo Marsha McClintock Anne Whalley Bobbi Bullard Marti Michell 1:15 FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 1:15

Look Great, Feel Great, 1:30 The Wonderful World Pretty Little The Many Uses of Terial Hand Embroidery Basics 1:30 It’s All Here 1728 1765 1744 Sew a Knit Wardrobe The Go-To Hoodie 1723 Watch Your Thread Weight to of Online Fabric Shopping Embroidered Accessories Magic Fabric Stabilizer 1736 1702 Chris Groce to Louise Cutting Linda Lee & Alex Woodbury Dana Bontrager Michelle Umlauf Susan Kennedy Lisa Shaw Terry Mcfeely FRIDAY ONLY 2:15 FRIDAY ONLY 2:15

2:30 Dress for You and Your Lifestyle Creating a Stable How to Fit a Dress Upcycle & Alter Sewing Excitement 2:30 Grab ‘n’ Go! 1717 1774 1738 “Meshing” Around 1708 Doll Clothes Construction 101 to LoriAnne Reeves 1725 Environment for Your Embroidery Form to Your Body Shape Your Jeans & Pants 1773 Barbara Crawford to Lois Hallock Annie Unrein Nadeen Ward 3:15 FRIDAY ONLY Shinae Farrar Joe Vecchiarelli Pamela Leggett FRIDAY ONLY 3:15

Take the Fear out Planning a Perfect Interior Design Free Motion 3:30 Sew Like a Pro 1707 Finish It or Forget It 1751 1748 1742 A New Look at Watercolor Quilts 3:30 1710 of Choosing Color 1720 Wardrobe to Sew In a Weekend (for Jackets) Quilting with Templates to NO STYLE SHOW Connie Crawford Nancy Goldsworthy Sue Purdy to Nick Coman Nancy-Nix Rice Sandra Miller Donelle McAdams FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 4:15 FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 4:15

Fuse It! Embellish It! Transfer It with Mariner’s Compasses Let’s Compare Tools Insider Tips on Cuddle 4:30 The Power of Social Media 1716 1771 1739 1777 The Yoga Pant 4:30 1779 No Sewing Required Iron-on Transfer Pen 16 to 32 Points & Beyond! and Techniques for Quilting 1763 Plush Fabric to NO STYLE SHOW Bruce Whalley Peggy Sagers to Beryl Emerson-Nash Michelle Umlauf Robin Long Mech Watne Pam Hewitt FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 5:15 FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY FRIDAY ONLY 5:15

4 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com Pavilion Runway Showplex Room B Showplex Room C Showplex Room D Showplex Room E Showplex Room G VIP Building Room L Showplex Free Stage

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Needle Sessions

1701 Yearning to Long Arm Quilt… 1703 How to Use Specialty Machine It’s Not Just for Quilting Any More! Embroidery Designs Denise Applegate-Schober, Bobbi Bullard, Bullard Designs Applegate Materials & Systems, Inc. THU (#1703A) 2:30 PM THU (#1701A) 8:30 AM SAT (#1703C) 2:30 PM FRI (#1701B) 8:30 AM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1701C) 8:30 AM SUN (#1701D) 8:30 AM Explore the wide variety of extraordinary em- ROOM B, SHOWPLEX broidery designs available today! In this class Bobbi will teach you about cut edge designs, Attending this class with Denise will show continuous designs, Richelieu and many more you that a long arm isn’t just for quilting—it’s sew much more! Clothing, specialty embroidery designs. Bobbi will demonstrate step-by-step how to stitch, curtains, home decor, totes, you won’t believe the endless possibilities. the type of stabilizers, needles, and threads you need to use. Enjoy examples Denise has opened Pandora’s box in quilting and you don’t want to miss it! of these designs and how to show them off to their best effect. Be inspired as you see these designs in use and learn the ins and outs of stitching them. 1702 The Go-To Hoodie Dana Bontrager, Dana Marie Design Co. 1704 Embroider Any Fabric, Beautifully! Bobbi Bullard, Bullard Designs THU (#1702A) 8:30 AM FRI (#1702B) 1:30 PM FRI (#1704B) 12:30 PM SAT (#1702C) 8:30 AM SUN (#1704D) 12:30 PM SUN (#1702D) 1:30 PM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX ROOM G, SHOWPLEX Bobbi Bullard, embroiderer extraordinaire, No matter the weather, the hoodie is the will show you how to master your embroidery perfect go-to garment. It has been embraced challenges by learning the easiest methods for and glamorized by high-profile designers. Go from frumpy to fantastic with working with the most challenging fabrics. fabric choices and correct fit. Whether you’re a B-cup or busty, you can look Learn how to make your knits stable and how to keep your slinkiest sheers awesome. Turn your hoodie into a fun vest or a fabulous coat, and learn tricks from distorting or slipping in the hoop, no wrestling required! Learn simple for zipper challenges. Dana’s energizing showcase of samples from knits, ways to embroider on textured fabrics. Bobbi will discuss her favorite tools cottons, wool, lace, and more, will make you want to wear a hoodie every day! and stabilizers, and wrap up by giving you hints on how to make your work spectacular as she explains some of the secrets of the best designers.

6 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1705 What You Really Need to Know 1709 Inside Tailored Jackets About Needles and Threads for Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni Your Machine THU (#1709A) 12:30 PM Steve Butler, Clover USA SAT (#1709C) 12:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX THU (#1705A) 1:30 PM SAT (#1705C) 1:30 PM Lined jackets are more comfortable, easy to ROOM D, SHOWPLEX wear and will last much longer. Learn how to build shape and support into a jacket with When thread and needles work together, your tailoring methods from the garment industry sewing machine will function at peak perfor- to achieve professional results. Discover how to adjust the lining pieces to mance. Steve will cover how threads are made fit correctly and the easiest method to insert a lining by machine with no and how each thread characteristic affects your hand sewing; insert a sleeve with no puckers; or add a welt pocket quick every stitch. He will demystify selecting the correct needle type and size for and easy. With these industry shortcuts you will be able to construct a the thread you have selected to use for your project. Bring your questions. lined jacket in one day. Reference Butterick Patterns B6430, B5720 or B5574.

1706 Cool Tools! If You Can Imagine It, 1710 Sew Like A Pro You Can Make It Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni Steve Butler, Clover USA FRI (#1710B) 3:30 PM FRI (#1706B) 10:30 AM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX SUN (#1706D) 10:30 AM ROOM D, SHOWPLEX Hear the inside scoop for tips and techniques used in the garment industry to sew fast and Whether you’re into quilting, heirloom, fash- achieve professional results. Discover efficient ion, home decor, knitting, crochet, beading, cutting techniques, notching, crimping vs. weaving or any combination of the above, ease stitching, and fast easy placket tech- there are tools available that allow you to niques. Learn how to produce smooth sleeve caps, which is the best foot create anything you can dream of. Steve will give you the 4-1-1 on the for zippers and gathering, perfect topstitching, setting invisible and mock latest sewing, knitting, crochet, and craft notions. Learn how to use them fly zippers, inserting pockets, as well as fail proof methods for working to achieve your loftiest creative designs. You may just find the one thing with slippery fabrics or fabrics with pile. you’ve been waiting for to bring your creative vision to life. With all of the exciting new sewing and craft notions available, it’s no longer a question 1711 Sew Much Better of what can you create, rather a question of what can’t you create. Louise Cutting, Cutting Corners 1707 Take the Fear Out of Choosing Color THU (#1711A) 9:30 AM Nick Coman, Dragonfly Dyeworks SAT (#1711C) 9:30 AM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX THU (#1707A) 8:30 AM FRI (#1707B) 3:30 PM By using the same sewing skills throughout the SAT (#1707C) 8:30 AM years, you have received the same result—a ROOM C, SHOWPLEX homemade looking garment. Louise will demonstrate better ways to do just about Take the fear out of choosing colors. The way we every aspect of garment sewing. Achieve a flatter, smoother finished were taught to choose color in art class does not garment by using better interfacings, sewing & pressing of seams, grading work with fabric. Fibers are colored differently than & clipping, plus rolling seams. Apply your newly learned techniques and a painters’ canvas. Nick will explore those differences and how to use them leave that look in the past. to your advantage. Whether it is for your home, a garment or a quilt, choose colors based on what you want the end result to be. Make colors work for you! 1712 Searching for a Pant That Is Always on the Cutting Edge Sewing Excitement 1708 Louise Cutting, Cutting Corners Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs “Sewing Made Simple” Patterns FRI (#1712B) 10:30 AM SUN (#1712D) 10:30 AM THU (#1708A) 10:30 AM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX FRI (#1708B) 2:30 PM SAT (#1708C) 10:30 AM With five pant styles in Louise’s pattern line, ROOM L, VIP there are many options to choose from. Find out how to make the various designs fit just Barbara will show you new designs, ideas, and your shape and size. See how to balance techniques using conventional and non-tra- the leg for the latest slim leg style. With easy charts to follow for hip ditional sewing methods. See how using faux flat felled seams, zippers, circumference, depth of crotch and length, your fit can be completed in texture, bias embroidery, and sew much more will bring your design to a 20 minutes. Add pockets, even with no side seams, and optional waistline new level. Be inspired to tap into the creative side of your brain! Appropriate darts for a trimmer fit. Louise will guide you through the process to success. for beginners to seasoned sewers.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 7 1713 Hold Everything Purses, Totes & More! 1717 Creating a Stable Environment Pamela Damour, The Decorating Diva for Your Embroidery THU (#1713A) 3:30 PM Shinae Farrar, Floriani/RNK Distributing FRI (#1713B) 11:30 AM THU (#1717A) 12:30 PM SAT (#1713C) 3:30 PM FRI (#1717B) 2:30 PM SUN (#1713D) 11:30 AM SAT (#1717C) 12:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX SUN (#1717D) 2:30 PM Showing samples from her new book, Pam will ROOM C, SHOWPLEX demonstrate bags to hold everything. Be inspired Your embroidery machine and embroidery with something as small as an eyeglass holder, a wallet, a handbag, or a bag on designs do not guarantee beautiful embroidery. wheels large enough to carry your sewing machine. Pam has great variations You must begin with proper stabilization. This class will offer information in bag pockets, zipper insertions, assorted bag bottoms, and corners. on what type and how much stabilizer should be used for each type of fabric or project. Learn the tips and tricks used by the professionals and 1714 Embroidery Basic Essentials change the way you embroider forever! John Deer, John Deer’s Adorable Ideas 1718 Perfect Quilting Results THU (#1714A) 3:30 PM SAT (#1714C) 3:30 PM Are NO Accident ROOM C, SHOWPLEX Mark Garetz, Floriani/RNK Distributing

Regardless of the machine brand you own, THU (#1718A) 1:30 PM the end results should always be the same… SAT (#1718C) 1:30 PM beautiful stitches creating soft embroidery! ROOM B, SHOWPLEX Getting consistent results begins with a firm grasp of the basics. Explore hooping basics, choosing the right stabilizer, We have all dedicated hours of our time and invested our hard earned selecting appropriate needles and thread, along with repairing and money expecting great results only to be disappointed with our quilting finishing your embroidery. Bonus: discuss choosing the right design and projects. This class is designed to help make us all better quilters. Just a few customizing it as needed for the fabric you’re working with. secret ingredients can totally make anyone’s quilting hobby more enjoyable.

1715 Making Money with Embroidery 1719 Historically Accurate Costuming: Let John Deer, John Deer’s Adorable Ideas Me Ruin That Movie for You! Rose Goff Maidoff, Made Sewing Studio/ FRI (#1715B) 9:30 AM Pacific Fabrics SUN (#1715D) 9:30 AM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX THU (#1719A) 3:30 PM FRI (#1719B) 10:30 AM We all know it’s important to love what you ROOM L, VIP do… so why not make money doing it? It’s simple… the more money you make… the SAT (#1719C) 3:30 PM more toys you can buy! This class will cover ROOM L, SHOWPLEX all the basics: choosing the right machine, setting up shop, where to buy and what to sell, how much to charge, creating a workflow to optimizing Historically accurate costuming is overwhelming profitability, promoting your business and most importantly, help you for sewists. It can mean so much, from types of fabric, dye color and sewing define your target audience. techniques, to construction and style. In this class we will walk you through what you should look for in all these aspects of medieval and Renaissance costumes. Rose has enormous knowledge of this era and is ready to give 1716 Fuse It! Embellish It! you all the info you need to make your costume the most authentic in No Sewing Required appearance and construction. Beryl Emberson-Nash, Bo-Nash (North America), Inc THU (#1716A) 11:30 AM FRI (#1716B) 4:30 PM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX

Beryl will show fun and easy techniques using Fuse It Powder and other adhesives. Apply lace, foil, and glitter to add a bit of bling and sparkle. Ideas will be shown for appliqué, quilting, paper crafts and more! Beryl will also show how to restore an heirloom quilt with missing fabric and fix a hole in your favorite jeans.

8 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1720 Finish It or Forget It 1723 Learn Embroidery Basics with Nancy Goldsworthy, Perfect Borders Crafty Chris One Stitch at a Time THU (#1720A) 4:30 PM Chris Groce, Pacific Fabrics FRI (#1720B) 3:30 PM THU (#1723A) 8:30 AM SAT (#1720C) 4:30 PM FRI (#1723B) 1:30 PM ROOM D, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1723C) 8:30 AM Most of us have more than one thing that we ROOM L, VIP have started and never finished. Don’t feel Crafty Chris of Pacific Fabrics will introduce alone, we all do and it doesn’t matter if you you to the basics of embroidery and get you knit, embroider, quilt or sew clothing! The “unfinished” hide in drawers, ready to create beautiful embellished fabric bags, and under beds… or they are in piles on the end of your sewing with thread. Learn easy, embroidery techniques including the most machine and multiply in the dark! So what do we do now? Is it worth common stitches and what tools fabrics and threads give you the best finishing, or do you forget it? Join Nancy for fun tips on eliminating those and most beautiful results to embroider for embellishment or just for projects that have lingered too long. Learn simple questions to ask before relaxation and fun. you take the plunge to spend time to finish it. Free up your space and unleash your creativity again! 1724 Ergonomics of Quilting & Crafting 1721 Notions Are a Girl’s Best Friend Lois Hallock, Clearview Designs Geri Grasvik, The Pine Needle THU (#1724A) 11:30 AM SAT (#1724C) 11:30 AM THU (#1721A) 8:30 AM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1721C) 8:30 AM ROOM D, SHOWPLEX Poor ergonomics leads to fatigue, pain, and injury. If after just a short time sewing, you find Every year our industry creates new and exciting notions to make your yourself hunched over your machine with your sewing and creativity much easier. In this seminar, Geri will share a trunk back, neck, and shoulders aching, you may show of the newest and best offerings for notions. She will guide you by have poor ergonomics at your sewing table. Long-arm quilters who work showing what to buy and what not to buy. There are so many options at their machines for personal use or business are at great risk of permanent on the market it can get confusing, but Geri will take away the mystery damage due to poor ergonomics. You will walk away with ideas to use today. and provide you with the confidence needed for achieving professional results using the only notions needed. 1725 Grab and Go! 1722 10 Things You Should Know About Lois Hallock, Clearview Designs Aboriginal Fabrics FRI (#1725B) 2:30 PM Geri Grasvik, The Pine Needle SUN (#1725D) 2:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX FRI (#1722B) 8:30 AM SUN (#1722D) 8:30 AM Portable organizing and ergonomic solutions ROOM D, SHOWPLEX are essential for the quilter or crafter without a dedicated space, and work great for everyone Let Geri provide guidance as you explore the to use at classes and retreats. Be ready for a mini meanings of Aboriginal designs and discover retreat at home or at a friend’s house by organizing your projects, fabric, how to use them in your daily sewing life. You and supplies in portable, easy to transport solutions. Prepare for success will be treated to a trunk show of projects by using household items in new ways. and an array of options on how to maximize the beauty of these fabulous fabrics. This seminar will be an in depth look into what do those dots 1726 Pattern Alteration Facts and Fallacies mean, why they are used, and how each pattern and artist has their own story to tell. Geri will also go over how to mix them with fabrics you Lorraine Henry, Two Easy Tape Measure / already own. So whether you are a garment sewer, project maker, or Lorraine Henry for Conselle quilter, this class will equip you with the knowledge and the confidence THU (#1726A) 1:30 PM to use these outstanding fabrics. SAT (#1726C) 1:30 PM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX

If you are tired of following alteration instructions that come with your pattern, but the garment still didn’t fit, this class is for you. Lorraine will show you how to take a comparative look at older methods of alteration, unintended consequences and learn what you need to know and how to correct them. Just like in many other industries, sewing and fitting technology have made major advances, and as a savvy sewer you need to know what will work and what will not. Now is the time to become a savvy sewer.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 9 1727 Pants: Fit Before Cutting 1731 Working With Panels Lorraine Henry, Two Easy Tape Measure / Shyla King, Bear Paw Quilts Lorraine Henry for Conselle THU (#1731A) 4:30 PM FRI (#1727B) 9:30 AM FRI (#1731B) 11:30 AM SUN (#1727D) 9:30 AM SAT (#1731C) 4:30 PM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX ROOM L, VIP

Measurements alone do not “tell the tale” in fitting Panel quilting is a simpler quilting method pants. The shape and angles of the crotch curve that is becoming increasingly more popular makes a huge difference in the fit. Some butts and can be used to create beautiful quilts for are flat, some are curvy and both require a different cut. Learn how to make a all seasons and occasions. Shyla has years of experience creating panel template of your shape and use this to help determine what changes need to quilts. Although panel quilting is an easier method, it can be a challenge be made in the pattern to correct it for your figure. New changes in shaping the to work with if you don’t have a few tricks up your sleeve. Shyla will walk pant leg has made major improvements in how they hang, eliminating those both the beginner and expert quilter through easy steps to square up often seen diagonal wrinkles. An essential pant class for better fit! a panel and examine the integrity of the layout. She will also show you her technique for selecting the best fabric so you can create a wonderful 1728 The Wonderful World decorative panel quilt for yourself, your friends or family. of Online Fabric Shopping 1732 The Art of Inkjet Printing on Fabric Susan Kennedy, The Smuggler’s Daughter Stephanie Kleinman, Fabric Studio THU (#1728A) 2:30 PM FRI (#1728B) 1:30 PM THU (#1732A) 4:30 PM SAT (#1728C) 2:30 PM FRI (#1732B) 10:30 AM SUN (#1728D) 1:30 PM SAT (#1732C) 4:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX SUN (#1732D) 10:30 AM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX With so few brick and mortar fabric stores left in the world, and so many fantastic fabrics Gather up your favorite photos and learn how available on the internet, online fabric shopping is becoming more popular to print them on different types of pretreated than ever. Have you ever wanted to buy fabric online but fear it won’t be fabrics. Learn about your options with inkjet printers, photo editing, what you really wanted once it arrives in the mail? Does it worry you that scanning, and adjusting your photos for best results. Explore ways to use you haven’t felt it with your own hands first? Susan will show you how your photos in memory quilts, personalized pillows, silk scarves and more! you can make sure you get the quality fabric you want and need. This Stephanie will also discuss how to care for your fabric after you’ve printed program will cover the do’s and don’t’s of online fabric shopping and let on it including wash methods, shrinkage and color fastness. you know how to best order fabrics to meet your needs. 1733 Designing the Perfect Handbag 1729 UnnecessaryN Notions Cheryl Kuczek, Paradiso Designs/ Judy Kessinger, FitNice, LLC Quiltworks Northwest THU (#1729A) 2:30 PM THU (#1733A) 3:30 PM SAT (#1729C) 2:30 PM FRI (#1733B) 8:30 AM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1733C) 3:30 PM SUN (#1733D) 8:30 AM We all love to collect nifty little tools. Watch ROOM E, SHOWPLEX as Judy demonstrates how to use those tools to make your sewing easier. They will no lon- Designing the perfect handbag can be heady ger be unnecessary. Start with all the gluing stuff. Proportions are based on the cut and the fit of the handbag. Learn tricks—Judy will even show you how to “glue” in zippers for perfect to see this important checklist of proportional elements to consider in stitching. End with the greatest tool for trim placement every time. your own handbag design. This checklist is great when changing up existing bag designs also!! 1730 Finishing Touches Judy Kessinger, FitNice, LLC FRI (#1730B) 8:30 AM SUN (#1730D) 8:30 AM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX

If you ever finished your project, stepped back and said to yourself, “It’s missing something” this class is for you. Let Judy show you how to add that “something.” She will take you from SIMPLE to SIMPLY AMAZING in one class. Learn how to add quick and easy touches to garments you are creating now or even garments you have already finished.

10 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1734 Tips on Buying a New Sewing, 1737 Make Your Own Shapewear Quilting Or Embroidery Machine Pamela Leggett, Pamela’s Patterns Carmen LaPonte, Quality Sewing THU (#1737A) 2:30 PM THU (#1734A) 12:30 PM SAT (#1737C) 2:30 PM SAT (#1734C) 12:30 PM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX ROOM L, VIP Modern shapewear doesn’t have to be con- There are so many new sewing, quilting and stricting or torturous—that is, if you make embroidery machines on the market today. your own! Clothing will fit, hang, and look Where do you start when you know you want better—plus you’ll still be able to breathe a new machine but you are not sure what you and be comfortable. Ready-to-wear shapewear tends to squish your fluff want the machine to do? The options in new sewing machines can be elsewhere on the body, creating bulging in a different location. Most women overwhelming. Join Carmen LaPonte from Quality Sewing as she shares tips want to achieve more of a smoothing silhouette under their clothing. This on what to look for in a new machine and how to decide if the machine is class will feature three shapewear garments—an open busted cami (you right for you. Plus learn about the many new features on sewing machines can wear your own bra!), high waisted undies and a control-top slimming today and how they can make your sewing easier and more fun. slip. They are simple and inexpensive to make, and you will see all the materials, stitches and techniques to make your own! 1735 Pattern Shake Up: Upcycle & Alter Your Jeans & Pants A Take on Generation Style 1738 Pamela Leggett, Pamela’s Patterns Linda Lee & Alex Woodbury, The Sewing Workshop FRI (#1738B) 2:30 PM SUN (#1738D) 2:30 PM THU (#1735A) 9:30 AM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1735C) 9:30 AM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX Small and simple changes to your ready-to- wear jeans and pants can make a big difference Mother-daughter duo Linda Lee and Alex in how they fit. A hour or two of your time can Woodbury, team up to present a multi-gener- result in pants and jeans you will love to wear! ational approach to sewing a stylish wardrobe. Gapping at the back waist? See how to use a simple elastic method that Using the same patterns, each will interpret them in ways that fit different eliminates taking off the waistband and still looks smooth and tailored. lifestyles, figures and color preferences. They will emphasize how to invest Waist too tight? Learn how to add a simple side seam gusset. Hate the in a few simple patterns and with modest changes and fabric variations, bulk of zippers and buttons? See how to add a smoothing knit waistband. make them look completely different and appropriate for any age. Baggy back legs? Magically take out fabric from only the back. Crotch too long? Yep, we can fix that too! In addition, you will also learn how to 1736 Sew a Knit Wardrobe narrow and re-shape leg widths and professionally hem pants and jeans. Linda Lee, The Sewing Workshop 1739 Mariner’s Compasses: FRI (#1736B) 1:30 PM 16 to 32 Points and Beyond! SUN (#1736D) 1:30 PM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX Robin Long, Robin Ruth Design

From tissue thin to open and lacey, ponte to THU (#1739A) 8:30 AM sweater, the range of knit fabrics available is FRI (#1739B) 4:30 PM huge and all too confusing. Linda will help SAT (#1739C) 8:30 AM you sort out what characteristics to look for ROOM E, SHOWPLEX when buying quality knits, which ones to use for various styles of tops Take your strip-pieced Mariner’s Compass to and bottoms, and the best techniques for sewing them confidently. It’s time to make a plan—sew what you want to wear. the next level with Robin Ruth Design’s new 32-Point Ruler! “Skinny” and “Fat” Mariner’s Compass blocks and variations in 16 sizes from 6" to 36" are possible. Learn the method for making these beautiful blocks and how to finish them into both traditional and not-so-traditional Mariner’s Compass projects. See lots of project ideas and be inspired to tackle this once intimidating block.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 11 1740 Bordering on Insanity: 1744 The Many Uses of Terial Magic It’s Closer Than You Think! Fabric Stabilizer Julie Luoma, Off the Wall Quilt Terry Mcfeely, Terial Arts THU (#1740A) 1:30 PM THU (#1744A) 11:30 AM FRI (#1740B) 8:30 AM FRI (#1744B) 1:30 PM SAT (#1740C) 1:30 PM SAT (#1744C) 11:30 AM SUN (#1740D) 8:30 AM SUN (#1744D) 1:30 PM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX ROOM D, SHOWPLEX

There are lots of awesome patterns out there Terry created Terial Magic out of the need to for borders, but truth be told, we often don’t have fabric not be limp or frayed. She will show plan for our borders, they just become a last minute need to make that that Terial Magic works as an amazing fabric stabilizer. After demonstrating quilt the right size or give it the finishing touch. What’s a quilter to do? how to treat fabric, Terry will show many different techniques, including We’ll show you some insanely easy ways to spice up your edges and make several types of appliqué, quilting and surface design. Plus she will show you look like a design pro. And we’ll have some fun doing it! Bring your some of the projects available on their website for free download. camera to this session as pictures are encouraged. 1745 Have Your (Layer) Cake & Cut It, Too! 1741 Both Sides Beautiful Marti Michell, Michell Marketing Lisa Maki, Crooked Nickel Quilt Designs THU (#1745A) 11:30 AM THU (#1741A) 2:30 PM FRI (#1745B) 12:30 PM FRI (#1741B) 11:30 AM SAT (#1745C) 11:30 AM SAT (#1741C) 2:30 PM SUN (#1745D) 12:30 PM SUN (#1741D) 11:30 PM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX ROOM D, SHOWPLEX Every season there are new pre-cut fabric Enjoy entertaining your guests with this temptations such as jelly rolls, fat quarters, beautiful reversible apron using Crooked Layer Cakes and more. While quilters seem to love the coordinated variety Nickel Quilt Designs fusible On Point technique. The ease of the pattern of fabrics in pre-cuts, they aren’t always sure what kind of “frosting” will “Pantry Points” reversible apron will inspire your creative side using fun turn them into quilts! Let Marti’s trunk show inspire you. Take home and lively fabrics to show off this darling apron and boost your confidence cutting layouts that are ideal for pre-cut sizes. See quilt designs that take in stepping into other Crooked Nickel Quilt Design patterns. advantage of a wide variety of fabrics. Consider ways to “shop at home” and make your own pre-cuts. 1742 Free Motion Quilting with Templates Donelle McAdams, Sew Steady and 1746 Double Gauze Fashions: Westalee Design by Sew steady Beyond the Swaddle THU (#1742A) 9:30 AM Annette Millard, Shannon Fabrics FRI (#1742B) 3:30 PM THU (#1746A) 3:30 PM SAT (#1742C) 9:30 AM FRI (#1746B) 10:30 AM ROOM L, VIP SAT (#1746C) 3:30 PM Quilt like a professional on your home ma- SUN (#1746D) 10:30 AM chine! Learn the basics of free motion quilting ROOM G, SHOWPLEX with the aid of templates designed for the home sewing machine to achieve Double gauze is a beautifully soft, uniquely constructed fabric with loads beautiful quilted effects without the investment of a long arm machine. of possibility for the garments in your handmade wardrobe, and not just Watch as Donelle demonstrates how easy and stress free quilting can be for baby! You’ll love the samples Annette will show from her own fashion with these templates and it’s as easy as changing the presser foot. End sewing and the tips and tricks she has learned while working with double your love/hate relationship with free motion quilting! gauze. She’ll include style suggestions, fabric care and characteristics, suggestions for notions, and the sewing techniques that will make your 1743 Accessory Magic garments successful. You’ll leave class with the ideas that can take you Marsha McClintock, SAF-T-POCKETS beyond baby swaddles into the realm of fabulous fashion! THU (#1743A) 10:30 AM FRI (#1743B) 12:30 PM SAT (#1743C) 10:30 AM SUN (#1743D) 12:30 PM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX

See a multitude of accessories that make great gifts wardrobe accents, including a variety of stylish tote bags, easy to make travel accessories, a fabulous versatile wrap, and several fantastic, easy scarves. She will demonstrate how to upcycle garments into accessories perfect for gifting. Lots of samples will get your creative juices flowing; it really isthat easy.

12 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1747 Get Coordinated for Travel 1751 Planning a Perfect Wardrobe to Sandra Miller, Cutting Corners Inc. Sew in a Weekend THU (#1747A) 10:30 AM Nancy Nix-Rice, Nancy Nix-Rice Wardrobe SAT (#1747C) 10:30 AM Consulting ROOM G, SHOWPLEX FRI (#1751B) 3:30 PM Through years of travel, Sandy has accumu- ROOM E, SHOWPLEX lated experience in putting together small SUN (#1751D) 11:30 AM groupings of garments that can interchange ROOM C, SHOWPLEX with each other to achieve the goal of “fewer garments, more outfits”. She will discuss colors and styles that will assist Closet full of nothing to wear? This class will you in making the most of your sewing time and budget, how to maximize teach you how you can create a 12-piece combinations of garments, accessorizing for a finished look, and where to wardrobe that can mix and match into nearly 100 different outfits—in start your own travel wardrobe. The principles apply to other wardrobe as little as a single weekend. Nancy will share her favorite quick-to-sew needs for business, evening, or weekend wardrobes as well. patterns and fabric types. You’ll learn a fool-proof way to identify a flattering and versatile color scheme, how to maximize your “coordination Interior Design (for Jackets) quotient”, accessory tips and advice on expanding your capsule wardrobe 1748 beyond the initial 12 pieces. And just for good measure, you’ll learn some Sandra Miller, Cutting Corners Inc. speed-sewing techniques in the process. FRI (#1748B) 3:30 PM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX 1752 Camisoles & Panties: From Everyday Basics to a Lingerie Wardrobe Our first thought always seems to be about the outside appearance of our garments. We Monica O’Rourke Bravo, BravoBella may not consider the interior until we’ve sewn THU (#1752A) 3:30 PM the first seam and we automatically turn to SAT (#1752C) 3:30 PM the serger for finishes. However, it can be ROOM D, SHOWPLEX well worth our time to use appropriate details and methods to make our garments beautiful and pleasurable to wear on the inside as well. If Panties and camisoles are an essential and you’ve hesitated because you didn’t know what to do, let Sandy explain versatile element of every wardrobe. You can interfacing, seam finishes, fabric choices, full and partial linings, facings have as many styles as you can dream up using and other possibilities so you can choose what is right for your jackets. variations on a basic pattern. Let Monica show you how to choose a pattern based on measurements. Learn how to choose 1749 Mix and Match with the Pattern Graft fabrics based on your desired look. Then change it up with a variety of Laura Nash, Sew Chic Patterns different neckline, strap, hem, waist and leg finishes. Elastic techniques and types of lace applications will take your wardrobe from basic to WOW! THU (#1749A) 2:30 PM FRI (#1749B) 8:30 AM 1753 Design Changes for Bras SAT (#1749C) 2:30 PM Monica O’Rourke Bravo, BravoBella ROOM L, VIP FRI (#1753B) 12:30 PM Learn how to “graft” your patterns together SUN (#1753D) 12:30 PM to give your fashions the look you want. Laura ROOM D, SHOWPLEX will demonstrate how easy it is to swap pieces between patterns using them to change sleeves, collars, skirts, and more. Learn how to take your well-fitting bra pattern and spice it up! Explore the endless possibilities 1750 Pro Pointers for Fabric Flattery of different fabrics and laces and how you can Nancy Nix-Rice, Nancy Nix-Rice Wardrobe totally change the look without changing the Consulting pattern. Still want a different style? No problem! Monica will show you a quick and simple way to make a multitude of design changes to create THU (#1750A) 12:30 PM new styles. She will also show you an easy method to make a pattern for SAT (#1750C) 12:30 PM a nursing bra halo and prosthetic pocket from your existing pattern. Take ROOM E, SHOWPLEX your basic bra-making to the next level!

There’s no reason to waste time on projects that are ultimately “fabric flops”. Learn quick tips to ensure that you never again select colors that will make look like you died yesterday, prints that overpower your whole look, fabric types that add pounds to your figure or “orphan” projects that don’t go with a single thing in your closet. Points of connection—repeating elements of your own inherent appearance—is the secret to finding the fabrics that turn your sewing time into fruitful fashions, not frustration.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 13 1754 SCHMETZ Needle Education 1757 Top Ten Skills for Creative Rhonda Pierce, SCHMETZneedles.com Businesses to Be Successful THU (#1754A) 9:30 AM LoriAnne Reeves, LoriAnne Pattern Collection FRI (#1754B) 9:30 AM THU (#1757A) 11:30 AM SAT (#1754C) 9:30 AM FRI (#1757B) 9:30 AM SUN (#1754D) 9:30 AM SAT (#1757C) 11:30 AM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX ROOM L, VIP

Needles don’t last forever! Confused about Find out what the top ten skills are for creative what needle to use? Wondering how frequently businesses to be successful in this noisy world we to change the needle? What do all those numbers mean on the needle live and work in. Whether you’re a new business, package? Do shredded threads, skipped stitches and puckered fabrics sound thinking about starting a new business, or have been in the trenches for a familiar? Get the answers and learn that successful sewing includes paying while, these skills will help you to be the business owner you envision. Use your attention to the sewing machine needle. Increase your confidence in needle passions, skills and know-how to serve your customers who return over and over. selection plus elevate your respect for that little needle. Students receive a complimentary copy of the ever popular SCHMETZ ABC Pocket Guide. 1758 Unique Gift Ideas For Any Occasion 1755 Playing Around with Piping Cindy Rowell, Wonderfil Speciality Threads Vaune Pierce, Vaune THU (#1758A) 4:30 PM SAT (#1758C) 4:30 PM THU (#1755A) 9:30 AM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX SAT (#1755C) 9:30 AM ROOM D, SHOWPLEX This seminar is full of great gift projects that are fast, easy and simple to make. Grab your Piping is a wonderful designer detail to add to button box, your pile of fabric and lace scraps, your garment! It can be a subtle, delicate design and any other odds and ends you have in your element or a bold, beautiful addition to your sewing room and be amazed at the variety of unique gift items you can creation! Typically, it is added along a functional create. Some items require no sewing at all. These projects cost next to seam line, but it can also be added in a non-functional seam line (think a nothing to make… but no one needs to know. wave of piping down the vertical line of a blouse) to give your garment a pop of color and dimension. Many feel piping is too challenging. After this seminar, your fears will disappear and you will love the easy techniques to 1759 Threaducation 101 sew with piping. In this class, learn about the tools needed to create your Cindy Rowell, Wonderfil Specialty Threads Perfect Petite Piping, and see it demonstrated! After this class, you will have the knowledge and skills to create your own piping masterpieces! FRI (#1759B) 11:30 AM SUN (#1759D) 11:30 AM 1756 Elements of Hand Embroidery ROOM G, SHOWPLEX Vaune Pierce, Vaune In this class Cindy will “Threaducate” you by introducing you to a variety of “Specialty” FRI (#1756B) 9:30 AM threads. You will learn about the process of SUN (#1756D) 9:30 AM making thread and why there are so many ROOM D, SHOWPLEX different types of threads to choose from. At the end of the class you will be able to identify different types of threads, where to use them, as well Embroidery can add a dimensional element to as tips and techniques for successful sewing with any type or weight of your work, from tiny, delicate, airy stitches to thread. A variety of samples will be shown so that you can see first hand how bold graphic statements. Explore the elements important it is to “threaducate” yourself before starting any sewing project! of embroidery and learn the what, why and how of your design choices! With so many choices, this class will give you a chance to see the possibilities. Vaune will start by discussing different threads 1760 Serger 9-1-1 (floche, coton a broder 25, stranded floss, perle cotton, rayon ribbon floss, Kathy Ruddy, kathyruddy.com etc.) and examples will be shown on how your thread choice can make a difference, even when using the same design and stitches. Needle type THU (#1760A) 4:30 PM and size will be discussed. We’ll finish with the design element: what to put SAT (#1760C) 4:30 PM where. Vaune will also demonstrate embroidery stitching techniques that ROOM B, SHOWPLEX will make your embroidery look more consistent and professional. You will leave full of ideas and the knowledge to make your design vision a reality! If you have a serger and barely use it or want to use it with greater proficiency, then it’s time to get to know how it operates from the inside out. Learn all about burrs, how width is used to improve stitches, and how to create a perfect balanced-tension control strip to use for each new fabric and thread. Discover a sequential tension formula that works on any model and all thread types. And, a five-minute serger pocket that can be added to any pattern. Valuable must-have information for every serger owner or prospective owner!

14 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1761 Zip It Up and All About Elastic 1765 Pretty Little Embroidered Accessories Kathy Ruddy, kathyruddy.com Lisa Shaw, Bubbles Menagerie FRI (#1761B) 12:30 PM FRI (#1765B) 1:30 PM SUN (#1761D) 12:30 PM SUN (#1765D) 1:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX ROOM C, SHOWPLEX

Leave your fear of zippers behind forever! Learn Learn how to create felties (embroidered felt to install smooth zippers in all types of fabrics on designs), headband sliders, and key fobs—all curved or straight seams. Learn how to select in the hoop! These simple designs are fun little good elastic and successfully measure and sew extras to coordinate with children’s outfits through it. Learn how to use elastic to make your clothes fit and be comfortable. or can add dimension to hair bows, and they’re great craft show sellers! After this class you will even be using zippers and elastic for accents. Sometimes it’s the little things that set your projects apart and give your items that extra touch! 1762 Jackets 101 Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns, Inc 1766 Vintage Hat Presentation Kate Slaminko, Seattle Children’s Bargain THU (#1762A) 11:30 AM Boutiques Vintage Fashion Group EXPO RUNWAY, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) FRI (#1766B) 11:30 AM The jacket is the most expensive garment in SAT (#1766C) 11:30 AM our wardrobe. It makes sense to learn to make ROOM C, SHOWPLEX them and become a master at the details. Peggy will show you how to fit the basic shawl More than 100 years of historic hats, bonnets, collar, princess seam jacket that looks great toques, and turbans. This lively event lets you on everyone, then how to master those details that will make absolutely be up close and personal with chapeaus of no one believe you made that jacket!! other eras. The narration will bring you information on historic materials, how changing times affected the fashions, how women coped with 1763 The Yoga Pant scarce resources, and names the culprit that made hats fade from our wardrobes. From an 1830s Calash Bonnet to a 1970s Newsboy, come Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns, Inc and see some wonderful examples of the beautiful and exotic creations FRI (#1763B) 4:30 PM we used to wear on our heads. ROOM L, VIP 1767 YES! You Can Paper Piece! The Yoga pant is singularly the most popular Connie Spurlock, Sew Wonderful Dreams pant ever! Come learn how to get great fit, then how to change the basic Yoga pant THU (#1767A) 10:30 AM to give you leggings, jeggings, and more. SAT (#1767C) 10:30 AM We’ll talk about great fabrics and easy sewing ROOM B, SHOWPLEX methods to make this pant your favorite everywhere and anywhere you go!! If you are a rookie—don’t worry. Paper piecing 1764 Express Your Creative Ideas in Stitches is having a quilt block printed on paper and the sewer reproducing the design by sewing the Lisa Shaw, Bubbles Menagerie fabric to the paper. The block will be squared THU (#1764A) 10:30 AM up, used in the overall design and eventually the paper will be removed SAT (#1764C) 10:30 AM to leave the perfect block. ROOM C, SHOWPLEX 1768 The Joys of Sweatshirt Jackets Your embroidery project starts with the great Connie Spurlock, Sew Wonderful Dreams idea in your head—so how do you get from the creative idea to the embroidery machine? FRI (#1768B) 9:30 AM Lisa will share some quick and easy techniques SUN (#1768D) 9:30 AM using lettering, monograms, appliqués and more, to create personalized ROOM B, SHOWPLEX embroidery designs in a short amount of time. We will play with lettering to create subway art style embroidery—like birth statistics. We will combine You will be delighted with the ease of making designs and you will see how you can create one of a kind personalized a great sweatshirt jacket. Make it cute, classy, embroidery projects—and have some fun in the process. even elegant! Take advantage of recycling a sweatshirt and making something new and special. So many possibilities with hidden pockets, lined cuffs and variable collar options. From little kids to granny in the nursing home who is always cold—everyone can have a special one of a kind jacket designed especially for them. Enhance, embellish and enjoy your project!

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 15 1769 Creating Your Own Style 1772 Travel Handmade Michelle Stoffel, Style Maker Fabrics Annie Unrein, ByAnnie.com LLC THU (#1769A) 4:30 PM THU (#1772A) 9:30 AM SAT (#1769C) 4:30 PM SAT (#1772C) 9:30 AM ROOM C, SHOWPLEX ROOM G, SHOWPLEX

Not all of us can live on the fashion runways Learn the secrets for organizing your travel or afford designer garments, but we can needs as you make beautiful travel bags with create our own haute couture! Using current durable structure, designer touches and and past fashion trends as a guide, Michelle professional construction details. Learn how will show how you can re-imagine the styles to fit your own unique to choose the best type of zipper for ease of construction and long-lasting look and make something you would really want to wear. Michelle will wear. Discover foolproof methods for quick and easy zipper installation, share some of the latest fashion trends and how they can inspire fabric too, whether you’re working with quilted fabric, mesh or vinyl. Annie will choices, color, silhouettes, and lots more. bring a trunkload of samples to excite and inspire you.

1770 Exploring the World of Independent 1773 “Meshing” Around with ByAnnie.com Sewing Patterns Annie Unrein, ByAnnie.com LLC Michelle Stoffel, Style Maker Fabrics FRI (#1773B) 2:30 PM FRI (#1770B) 10:30 AM SUN (#1773D) 2:30 PM SUN (#1770D) 10:30 AM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX ROOM C, SHOWPLEX See-through and lightweight, mesh is perfect We are all familiar with the big commercial for pockets on bags or anywhere you want to pattern companies, but what about the small be able to see what you are storing. Because independent designers that can only be found mesh pockets add no bulk in seams, sewing is online or at your local fabric shops? We will easier and the finished bag weighs less, too. Mesh fabric is ideal for bags take a look at who these independent designers are, where you find their that need ventilation and washability, such as produce bags, laundry patterns and the advantages they offer today’s seamstress. We’ll also offer bags, lingerie bags and packing cases. Annie’s trunk show of samples is some tips and tricks that we have learned along with way for turning these sure to inspire and excite you! patterns into your go-to favorites and how you can re-imagine them into your own creations. Join us for a fun, visual trip into the world of indie sewing! 1774 How to Fit A Dress Form to Your Body Shape 1771 Transfer It with Iron-On Transfer Pens Joseph Vecchiarelli, Fashion Supplies, Inc. Michelle Umlauf, Sulky THU (#1774A) 10:30 AM THU (#1771A) 12:30 PM FRI (#1774B) 2:30 PM FRI (#1771B) 4:30 PM SAT (#1774C) 10:30 AM SAT (#1771C) 12:30 PM SUN (#1774D) 2:30 PM ROOM D, SHOWPLEX ROOM D, SHOWPLEX

Add a new skill to your list of talents, and Learn to make simple adjustments on the form learn how to successfully use Sulky Iron-On to fit your shape instantaneously and eliminate Transfer Pens to create beautiful transfers on the frustration of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form can become just about any surface. This class was inspired by the cool designs in many your body shape in seconds and make fitting faster and more accurate. of today’s adult coloring books. Michelle will demonstrate how you can add finishing details to your projects with Sulky’s decorative threads and 1775 No Serger, No Problem other embellishments. You will also hear some stabilizer tips along the way! After this class, you will have a new perspective on the designs you see in Katrina Walker, Katrina Walker/SVP Worldwide everyday life and will be inspired to design your own one-of-a-kind creations. THU (#1775A) 1:30 PM SAT (#1775C) 1:30 PM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX

Yes! You can sew knits without a serger! Sergers are great, but they aren’t necessary for sewing knit fabrics. Sewing knits by machine is simple using the right tools and techniques. See how easy it is to create your own fabulous knit fashions using your basic zig-zag sewing machine.

16 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 1776 Fabulous Fashion Embroidery Katrina Walker, Katrina Walker/Siren Stitchery FRI (#1776B) 11:30 AM SUN (#1776D) 11:30 AM Donation ROOM E, SHOWPLEX For the

Learn how to create fabulous pieces of fashion embroidery from a master. Elevate your $5* embroidery machine into an artist’s palette *Not required as you explore the world of thinking beyond to participate. the design. You will be taken through the creative and digitizing process to combine design elements into an all-over design that enhances the garment—rather than simply embellishes it. Whether you are an experienced embroiderer or simply curious about the possibilities, this seminar is going to inspire! Love of Pets 1777 Tools & Techniques for Quilting Mech Watne, PerfectBorders.com THU (#1777A) 12:30 PM FRI (#1777B) 4:30 PM The Sewing & Stitchery Expo is proud to bring you SAT (#1777C) 12:30 PM ROOM G, SHOWPLEX Baby Lock’s For the Love of Pets sewing area! No sewing experience needed! Stop by the Showplex and sew a Mech will show you multiple techniques to do bandana for your fur baby(ies)! Don’t have a pet? Sew the same things (half-square triangles, flying one up for a friend. You will also have the opportunity geese, block assembly and more) and then let you know the benefits and drawbacks to each one. Whether your goal to customize your bandana with your fur baby’s name. is accuracy, speed or using less fabric; whether you are a beginner or a All materials—including the use of sewing machines seasoned pro; you will find techniques to make your quilting more satisfying. and expert assistance—will be provided. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected to benefit the Pierce 1778 Simple Steps to Sewing Great Clothes County Humane Society. Participants will also receive a Anne Whalley, Anne Whalley door prize ticket to enter in the pet giveaway prize—a show photo generously supplied by Baby Lock. THU (#1778A) 1:30 PM FRI (#1778B) 12:30 PM All donations received will go to the Pierce County SAT (#1778C) 1:30 PM Humane Society. Your generous donations will help ROOM L, VIP to provide food, shelter and medical services, such as Anne will empower sewers with tips for spaying and neutering, to more than 12,000 animals choosing fabric and patterns that will have a every year. Representatives of the Humane Society positive effect on the finished products. Body will be present to answer questions shape, lifestyle, season, occasion, color pallette and personality are among the factors that will be discussed. about the services provided by the Humane Society. 1779 The Power of Social Media Bruce Whalley, Anne Whalley THU (#1779A) 11:30 AM SAT (#1779C) 11:30 AM ROOM E, SHOWPLEX FRI (#1779B) 4:30 PM ROOM B, SHOWPLEX

Never before has social media marketing been so cheap and accessible as it is today. Social media marketing calls for a clear message, entertainment and the ability to stand head and shoulders above the crowd to convert browsers into buyers. Learn how to harness the power of visual images that can be both simple and complex. Bruce will demystify the visual media market and provide you with new skills.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 17 Needle 90 minutes $20* *Pre-registration is required.

Two Sessions

2701 Sewing Machine 101: 2704 Fabric Manipulation, The Easy Way Hints and Tricks Every Sewing Mary Grover, Quilting On The Grid, LLC Machine Owner Should Know SUN (#2704D) 12:30 - 2:00 PM Darrelle Anderson, SVP Worldwide ROOM F, SHOWPLEX

FRI (#2701B) 8:30 - 10:00 AM Make something new, or freshen up something ROOM F, SHOWPLEX old, with a new fabric manipulation design using pleats! Learn how to make uniform twisted, box, If you’ve ever had a sewing machine question knife, and variations of pleats quickly using Mary’s regarding service, maintenance, tension, which patented grid foundation system. Easily manipulate needle to use… this class is for you. Finally a the fabric right on the grid foundation system. save time and increase accuracy technical class to understand how our sewing and make it reversible too! See Mary demonstrate how to easily create pleats machines work, why something keeps happen- and be inspired by her samples of pleated projects that will inspire you to create! ing, when to change the needle, and what all those settings mean. Do you ever have skipped stitches? Tension problems? Learn to solve these and many Building A Better Bodice other common complaints, go home feeling empowered. Is it time for a sewing 2705 machine “spa day” or can I troubleshoot the problem and correct it myself? Lorraine Henry, Two Easy Tape Measure / Lorraine Henry for Conselle 2702 Sewing Rules! THU (#2705A) 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva ROOM F, SHOWPLEX

THU (#2702A) 12:30 - 2:00 PM As sewers, we are clothing architects and we ROOM F, SHOWPLEX use many of the same tools! We have blueprints (patterns) and guidelines. There is a relationship Join Pam as she explores the variety of rulers of fit principles and order in building that, if on the market and how to use them in your followed, will give us better results. Learn the order and relationships of using sewing projects. Pam will show rulers for quilting, measurements that will give the best in fit for the figure variations (larger mitering, hemming, squaring, marking curves, bust, rounded backs, dowager curves, multiple shoulder variations, etc.) corners and scallops. that cause the need to change the plan in the alteration process. A step by step demonstraion of multiple figure alterations will be shown, with detailed 2703 Mitre Magic explanations of the how to implement the changes together for a good fit. Ann Duncan & Kym Goldup-Graham, The Sewing Revolution SUN (#2703D) 8:30 - 10:30 AM EXPO RUNWAY, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR)

See how easy double mitred squares, rectan- gles, hexagons, octagons—even pentagons— are with an ingenious little ruler invented by Kym and Ann. Be the first to see the launch of the Double Mitre Pentagon ruler at the Expo. Kym and Ann will also share the tips and tricks for using another of their inventions, the Design by Dots ruler. You’ll be amazed how easy it will be to create unique designs!

18 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 2706 Easy Pattern Changes with Gertie 2708 Ways to Reduce Your Sewing Stash Gretchen Hirsch, Gretchen Hirsch Marsha McClintock, SAF-T-POCKETS FRI (#2706B) 12:30 - 2:00 PM THU (#2708A) 2:30 - 4:00 PM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX ROOM F, SHOWPLEX

In this introductory class, “Gertie” will show We all have a stash of fabric, buttons and trims. you how fun and easy it is to make design Marsha will show you ways to organize your stash changes to a basic dress pattern. You’ll learn so you can find things when you need them. She what exactly a sloper is, and how having a basic will also give you ideas for projects for the home, dress pattern can free you creatively. Using the accessories and gifts you can make in minutes. basic jewel-neck dress bodice and pencil skirt from her book Gertie’s Ultimate There will be projects for using up small pieces left from other projects and Dress Book, Gretchen will start by showing you how to make neckline changes lots more. Start using up all the beautiful things you have collected. (like a v-neck, scoop neck, or sweetheart), and then how to change up the shoulder design. We’ll then get into more involved pattern changes like 2709 Machine Quilting in Sections adding style lines (like yokes) and how to turn darts into fullness or gathers. Using some of her favorite vintage patternmaking books, Gretchen will show Marti Michell, Michell Marketing you just how satisfying it can be to design your own dress styles! FRI (#2709B) 2:30 - 4:00 PM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX 2707 Ultimate Handbag Construction Cheryl Kuczek, Paradiso Designs/ Marti will share tips, techniques and secrets Quiltworks Northwest for quilting big quilts in manageable sections and how she joins the sections, eliminating SAT (#2707C) 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM the frustration of trying to squeeze a queen- ROOM F, SHOWPLEX size quilt through the small opening of your sewing machine! Marti will reveal her new methods that aren’t even in her Learning handbag construction can be best-selling book Machine Quilting in Sections. You will also get a glimpse frustrating at times to achieve the spot-on of tricks from her “Quilt-As-You-Go” Craftsy class, including how to add results we all crave. Cheryl will demonstrate a new border to enlarge your favorite quilt and time-saving binding tips. her techniques while constructing a classic You will save $$$ by being able to do the quilting yourself! handbag. See how she layers the bag pieces that create a strong handbag and lining. She will share her pinning tips, how to make a sturdy pocket, the sewing sequence needed to form a bag, how to create a strong bag bottom with her ‘muslin sandwich’ and grading tricks before turning the bag right side out.

Two Needle Sessions THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY Showplex Room F Showplex Room F Showplex Room F Showplex Room F Expo Runway Dreaming Is Mitre Magic 8:30 Old Techniques Sewing 2712 Shirts, Sheers 2703 2713 2701 Not Enough to be 2714 Ann Duncan & to with a Modern Twist Machine 101 and Skinny Pants an Entrepreneur Kym Goldup-Graham Cindy Rowell Darrelle Anderson Kathy Ruddy 10:00 Martha Pullen

Transform 10:30 Building Delicate Details Ultimate 2710 2705 2711 2707 Your T-Shirt with to a Better Bodice for Everyday Sewing Handbag Construction NO CLASS Upcycle Sewing Lorraine Henry Vaune Pierce Cheryl Kuczek 12:00 Michele Paganini

2704 Fabric 12:30 2706 Easy Pattern 2716 Dress 2702 Sewing Rules! Manipulation to Changes with Gertie Form Draping NO CLASS Pam Damour the Easy Way Gretchen Hirsch Joe Vecchiarelli 2:00 Mary Grover

2:30 2708 Ways to Reduce 2709 Machine 2715 10 Degree to Your Sewing Stash Quilting in Sections Ruler (On Steroids!) NO CLASS NO CLASS 4:00 Marsha McClintock Marti Michell Connie Spurlock

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 19 2710 Transform Your T-shirt 2713 Old Techniques With A Modern Twist with Upcycle Sewing Cindy Rowell, Wonderfil Speciality Threads Michelle Paganini, Paganoonoo THU (#2713A) 8:30 - 10:00 AM SUN (#2710D) 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX ROOM F, SHOWPLEX Learn to create the look of traditional hand Michelle is back with her upcycling tech- sewn techniques that can be done using your niques. Watch her demonstrate the steps for sewing machine. These machine techniques transforming regular t-shirts into one-of-a-kind look as if they are done by hand, but are arty tops (with hip room!). Learn her process actually completed in half the time it would of transforming old clothing into new fashion take to do them traditionally. You will be amazed as Cindy demonstrates garments and see her beautiful, creative examples of upcycled finished how to use your sewing machine and a variety of different threads to do garments. You will leave energized, full of ideas, a tip sheet in hand and machine smocking, battenburg lace, silk ribbon embroidery and machine ready to create your own upcycled masterpiece! beading. No need to spend hours doing these techniques by hand any more! A detailed handout will be provided for each technique. Delicate Details for Everyday Sewing 2711 2714 Shirts, Sheers and Skinny Pants Vaune Pierce, Vaune Kathy Ruddy, kathyruddy.com FRI (#2711B) 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX SUN (#2714D) 8:30 - 10:00 AM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX Delicate details, such as baby rick rack seams and hems, perfect petite piping at a garment’s During a trip to NYC, Kathy observed how edge, tiny bias bands on collars and French great women of all sizes and shapes looked in seams are traditionally considered Fine Sewing this type of outfit: a long shirt with a yoke for techniques but translate beautifully to totes, better fit, chiffon for the ultra-feminine look home décor, quilts and anything else you can imagine. Observe as Vaune and skinny pants to complete the so-slimming demonstrates applying these techniques to create a sophisticated tote ensemble. Join Kathy as she shares her know-how and great tips for making For shirts: with rick rack finished seams, a petite piped pocket lined with RFID fabric these three pieces. Learn fast ways to sew collars, add yokes For sheers: to keep your credit cards safe, and completed with a delicate bias finish. and length to make fitting easier. Learn how to stabilize and For skinny pants: Complete notes will be included so you can create your own tote at home! cut, the proper needles and threads, seams and hems. Learn how to redraw your pant leg from straight to skinny. 2712 Dreaming Is Not Enough 10 Degree Ruler (On Steroids!!!) to Be an Entrepreneur 2715 Connie Spurlock, Sew Wonderful Dreams Martha Pullen, Martha Pullen Company SAT (#2715C) 2:30 - 4:00 PM SAT (#2712C) 8:30 - 10:00 AM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX ROOM F, SHOWPLEX Wow! We don’t quite call it “quilting for Without written plans, Martha believes your dreams of earning money with dummies” but you will be surprised at the your hobby will be just that—dreams. For over 35 years Martha has been potential projects that can be made from conducting workshops on how to plan a business doing what you love to one ruler—without the math! Not only the do. She has worked with lots of women (and a few men) who indeed turned table runners and placemats, but quick and their dreams into successful businesses—both small and large. Acting on easy quilt borders and tree skirts. Demonstrations and samples will show an entrepreneurial dream requires massive plans, skills and years of hard you how easy and fool proof this ruler is. You will by “pumped up” with work to see the dream come to fruition. Listen to Martha’s now famous 3/30 five great projects that you can accomplish using the 10 degree ruler! business plan as well as learn the basics of mind mapping which graphs out a business on one page of paper. Let’s get down to paper and pencil Dress Form Draping planning, which is totally necessary if this dream is to come true. 2716 Joe Vecchiarelli, Fashion Supplies Inc SAT (#2716C) 12:30 - 2:00 PM ROOM F, SHOWPLEX

Joe Vecchiarelli has been working on dress forms with designers, fitters and fashion draping experts for years, leading to the de- velopment of this one-of-a-kind class. Discover how to start with a dress form and drape it to fit the figure. From there, see how to create your own, personally fitted princess line garment for comfort and style. We will take the fitted drape and converted to a sloper; so you will learn not only how to work with a form to design a garment, but gain insight into going from form to fashion, with confidence in the fit and comfort of the garment.

20 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com Needle 2.5 hours $30* *Pre-registration is required.

Kit fees are payable to the instructor at the beginning of your class. Additional supplies may be required (see the Student Supplies list following the course description). Three Sessions

3701 Monogrammed e-Reader Cover 3703 Exploration of Nuno Felting Darrelle Anderson, SVP Worldwide Kali Basi, Kali Basi Designs THU (#3701A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM THU (#3703A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM SAT (#3701C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SUN (#3703D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW

Have some fun making your own padded Nuno felting is one of the few methods allowing e-Reader cover! Learn to choose and place artists to create their own fabric. This workshop your monogram and then embroider on thick will provide participants with an introduction padding to create your cover. Darrelle will to advanced Nuno felting techniques. By using teach you how to sew the pocketed inside lining with the sewing machine fine weave fabrics and manipulating fibers such as silk, soya and flax with fine having no seam openings to close! It’s all in the layering and stitching wool, participants will create samples of lightweight textiles with dramatic order. Sound intriguing? Join us and learn a new trick or two. Don’t have and diverse characteristics. Participants will learn multiple texture techniques an e-Reader yet? Use it for your stationary supplies. such as layering, resist and pleating and will also learn the different effects $15.00 kit fee. Includes fabric, stabilizers, padding, ribbon, and threads of using a variety of fibers and fabrics. Previous nuno felting experience is for use in class. beneficial, but not necessary. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies $5.00 kit fee. Includes decorative fiber and fancy yarn. $10.00 kit fee. Includes decorative fiber, fancy yarn, wool roving and 3702 German Short Row Knitting Technique ½ yard of silk chiffon. Winn Archambeau-Munoz, Fibers Etc Student supplies. Towel, ½ yard of any sheer chiffon-like material and any decorative yarn wanted. THU (#3702A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SUN (#3702D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM 3704 Patchwork Soup THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) Susan Beck, Freelance for BERNINA This easy to learn method is nearly invisible from both sides of your work and incorporates THU (#3704A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM smoothly into many different projects. In this BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL technique class, Winn will demonstrate the Throw together a few leftovers and make…fabric! wrap and turn method and teach you the fabulous German short row Have fun with this no-stress method of creating technique. You will make two or three samples that showcase the application custom yardage that can be used for all types of of the German Short Row method: a basic example of short rows in knitting sewing projects. You’ll make your own fabric and and purling, a wedge that can turn into a pincushion, and a swing pattern. turn it into a fun journal cover while incorporating You will receive a tutorial on how to translate a wrap and turn pattern to embellishments using specialty presser feet for additional techniques such as a German Short Row one. Leave ready to incorporate German short rows couching, sewing on decorative buttons and raw-edge appliqué. in your future knitting projects. $15.00 kit fee. Includes fabric pieces, specialty threads, batting, stabilizer, Student supplies. Two colors of worsted weight yarn with appropriate assorted charms, decorative papers and coordinating buttons. needles (U.S. 7 or 8), scissors, three stitch markers in different colors, three stitch holders for swatches we will Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. Optional: rotary cutter, clear ruler, make, tapestry needle, pen, pencil, eraser, Post-it Notes cutting mat (up to 12" × 18"). and basic sewing supplies.

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3708 Trapunto: 3760 1860's 8:00 3704 Patchwork 3720 Color My 3713 Embroidered 3762 The Big Tote Make Your Quilting Summertime to Soup World Scrap Quilt Hexagon Piecing Susan Zellers Stand Out 18" Doll Dress Susan Beck Michele Crawford Bobbi Bullard 10:30 Pam Bocko Nadeen Ward

11:00 Anytime/ Professional Memories Applique 3701 Zippered 3737 3742 3730 3733 Monogrammed 3727 to Anywhere Bag Touches of My Mother Journal Cover Clutch E-Reader Cover Candice Jewett Debbi Lashbrook Nancy Goldsworthy Darlene Guillory Nancy Fiedler 1:30 Darrelle Anderson

3750 Textured, 3755 Fabulous 2:00 3735 Freeform 3715 Cutwork 3709 Pendleton Tucked and Quilted 3706 Tag! You’re It! Free-Motion to Landscape Quilt Clutch Table Runner Tablet Cover Sylvain Bergeron Fashion Flower Lisa Halter Karen Charles Stacy Brisbee 4:30 Julie Muschamp Nancy Sapin FRIDAY Fair View Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Showplex Baby Lock Bernina Brother Pfaff Viking Janome

Baby Lock Free Motion 1860s 8:00 3744 3729 Three The Embroidered 3760 Serger Accessory Heart Art with 3731 3739 3713 Summertime to Star Runner “Magic” Bag Hexagon Piecing Feet Workshop Inktense Pencils 18" Doll Dress Nancy Goldsworthy Marsha Kirsch Bobbi Bullard 10:30 Pamela Leggett Diane Gloystein Nadeen Ward

Fun with Martha 3716 11:00 3738 Ruffled Retro Chic Applique Decorative Stitches: Textured Pullen’s Open Weave 3705 3756 3733 3748 to Rags Tote Pants for the 18" Doll Journal Cover Let’s Start Using Edge Blanket Belt Loop Bag Susan Beck Edna Strom Darlene Guillory Them Again! Sheila McKay 1:30 Candice Jewett Kandi Christian

3714 2:00 3763 Upscale 3747 Pick 3759 Sewing Knits 3723 Make a 3743 Over the Edge Monogrammed to Project Bags Your Pockets Without a Serger Carol’s Zoo Animal Debbi Lashbrook Heirloom Tablerunner Susan Zellers Marsha McClintock Katrina Walker Carol Cruise 4:30 Karen Charles

3705 Ruffled Rags Tote Susan Beck, Freelance for BERNINA Create this colorful and fun bag that’s easy to sew using the sewing machine and serger. With layers of ruffles and two inside pockets, you’ll FRI (#3705B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM find this tote useful to carry almost anywhere. As you create the bag, SAT (#3705C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM you’ll make ruffles using the easiest gathering method and the fastest BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL hemming technique ever! $15.00 kit fee. Includes tote bag fabric, lining, assorted prints for ruffles and thread. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. Optional: rotary cutter, clear ruler, cutting mat (up to 12" × 18")

22 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com SATURDAY Fair View Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Showplex Baby Lock Bernina Brother Pfaff Viking Janome

8:00 3745 Serger 3705 Ruffled 3735 Freeform 3734 Scrap 3721 Crumb 3749 Suede to Market Tote Rags Tote Landscape Quilt Storage Container Quilted Sticks Quilt Bottom Slippers 10:30 Pamela Leggett Susan Beck Lisa Halter Lois Hallock Michele Crawford Sheila McKay

11:00 3737 Anytime/ 3732 Tall Tree 3757 Stitch and Flip 3727 Zippered 3706 Tag! You’re It! 3717 Fantastic Tees! to Anywhere Bag Wall Hanging Cuddle Plush Throw Clutch Sylvain Bergeron Kandi Christian 1:30 Candice Jewett Nancy Goldsworthy Cindy Surina Nancy Fiedler

Free Motion Make a 2:00 A Ruffled 3729 The Sweet 3751 3701 Make a 3764 Heart Art with 3718 Modern Dresden Monogrammed 3723 to Clutch Cupcake Pincushion Carol’s Zoo Animal Inktense Pencils Plate Block E-Reader Cover Susan Zellers Barbara Crawford Carol Cruise 4:30 Diane Gloystein Michelle Muska Darrelle Anderson SUNDAY Fair View Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Showplex Baby Lock Bernina Brother Pfaff Viking Janome

8:00 3724 Sweet 3747 Pick 3759 Sewing Knits 3722 Spontaneous 3712 Kid Made: 3743 Over the Edge to Serger Wallet Your Pockets Without a Serger Scrappy Log Cabin Pillow Time Debbi Lashbrook 10:30 Pamela Damour Marsha McClintock Katrina Walker Michele Crawford Carisa Brunner

Martha Pleather 11:00 3738 3741 Retro Chic Suede The Make a Pullen’s Open Weave Handbag Sewing 3756 3749 3740 3723 to Pants 18” Doll Bottom Slippers “Eyes” Have It Carol’s Zoo Animal Belt Loop Bag Techniques Edna Strom Sheila McKay Marsha Kirsch Carol Cruise 1:30 Candice Jewett Cheryl Kuczek

3706 Tag! You’re It! Overlocker Luggage Tag 3707 Introduction to Needle Felting Sylvain Bergeron, BERNINA of America Sarah Berry, Pendleton Woolen Mills Store THU (#3706A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SUN (#3707D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM SAT (#3706C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Needle felting with wool is a fun way to add An overlocker is more than just a machine that keeps your edges from flat decorative detail to garments and acces- unraveling! Your fabric edges, that is! Join Sylvain as you create quick fabric sories. Using barbed needles to interlock the strips using a decorative overlocker edge on a durable, travel ready fabric; natural scales on wool fiber, you can create then weave the strips together and hold in place with the help of your 3D decorative elements, small accessories, sewing machine. Build a stable base of Kraft-Tex™ and layer your designer and sculpture both elegant and whimsical. Felt a tracery border on a weave with clear vinyl. Wrap up the edges with another decorative finish lapel, flowers for a hat or a toy for a friend using just needles and wool and BAZINGA! You have a unique and sturdy luggage tag you’ll be proud roving! Also an excellent medium for seasonal and holiday crafts. Basic to take with you on the road! techniques will be covered for both appliqué and sculptural needle felting. $10.00 kit fee. Includes all materials to create the luggage tag. No experience necessary. Ages 8+ and up. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. $25.00 kit fee. Includes needle felting tool with needles, foam block work surface, small piece of fabric and wool roving.

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8:00 3752 Crochet Mat 3725 Hands-On 3736 MJ’s Imagine 3726 Wool Felt Embroidery to from Fabric Strips Digitizing Workshop Garden Zinnias Mary Fatula 10:30 Sheila Rolfer John Deer Mary Jo Hiney

11:00 3703 Exploration 3761 Alabama Chanin 3711 Never Trace Again 3719 Drafting and to of Nuno Felting Stitch Workshop (Raw Edge Appliqué) Styling Pants and Skirts 1:30 Kali Basi Alex Woodbury & Linda Lee Dee Brown Connie Crawford

2:00 3711 Never Trace Again 3702 German Short 3754 Designer 3710 Pendleton to Raw Edge Appliqué Row Knitting Technique Beaded Buttons Selvage Crochet Rug 4:30 Dee Brown Winn Archambeau-Munoz Cindy Rowell Stacy Brisbee SATURDAY SUNDAY Fair View 1 Pavilion, Theater Fair View 1 Pavilion, Theater 8:00 Alabama Chanin Exploration Pendleton Empress Bracelet 3761 3703 3710 to 3746 Stitch Workshop of Nuno Felting Selvage Crochet Rug Amy Loh Kupser 10:30 Alex Woodbury & Linda Lee Kali Basi Stacy Brisbee

11:00 3725 Hands-On 3753 Chinese Dragon 3707 Introduction 3702 German Short Row to Digitizing Workshop Boat Sachet to Needle Felting Knitting Technique 1:30 John Deer Marilyn Romatka Sarah Berry Winn Archambeau-Munoz

2:00 3758 Fabric Inking 101: 3726 Wool Felt Embroidery to Visual Candy for the Seasons NO CLASS NO CLASS Mary Fatula 4:00 Joyce Teng

3708 Trapunto: Make Your Quilting Stand 3709 Pendleton Table Runner Out (Machine Quilted Method) Stacy Brisbee, Pendleton Woolen Mills Pam Bocko, Pieceful Designs THU (#3709A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM THU (#3708A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Bring a touch of Pendleton to your table, with Trapunto (stuffed quilting) is the art of adding this jacquard fabric table runner and create a dimension to your quilting. In this hands-on project that will last a life time. You will learn class, you will learn an easy and effective meth- the secret of how our felt binding is applied to od of trapunto using lofty polyester batting the fabric just as it is applied to the Pendleton sewing with water soluble thread. Learn about blankets! This class is perfect for the beginner or advanced sewist. trapunto design, how to mark the design on fabric, sewing and trimming the $30.00 kit fee. Includes ½ yard of jacquard fabric, 5 yards of matching felt design and finish work. Where to use trapunto and examples will be shared. binding, one spool of thread. This is a beginner trapunto class, however, free-motion machine quilting Student supplies. Pins, scissors. will be incorporated so the student should be competent in that technique. $25.00 kit fee. Includes Trapunto tutorial, three trapunto designs, fabric marker, bobbin thread, water solule thread, top fabric, backing and batting to complete three 9" trapunto samples Student supplies. Blunt tip scissors, small sharp pointed scissors, pins.

24 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 3710 Pendleton Selvage Crochet Rug 3713 Embroidered Hexagon Piecing Stacy Brisbee, Pendleton Woolen Mills Bobbi Bullard, Bullard Designs FRI (#3710B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM THU (#3713A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM SUN (#3710D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM FRI (#3713B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

Our most popular class! Reduce-reuse-recycle Expand your embroidery repertoire with a with this fun and easy crochet rug brought to piecing in the hoop design, and create a work you by Pendleton Woolen Mills. Turn wool of art. After embroidering, add your stitched selvage into a cozy rug with a big crochet hexagon to a variety of fabric hexes to create hook and a supply of our Pendleton fuzzy wool selvage. Make a rug in a panel to use in your next quilt, bag, placemat, table runner or project of the time it takes to watch a movie. No experience necessary. your choice. You’ll leave with the embroidery designs so you can expand $25.00 kit fee. Includes 5 lbs of wool selvage, crochet hook size P and your piece to your required size. Kits will be available in a variety of colors. instruction sheet. $30.00 kit fee. Includes embroidery designs, fabric for the pieced section, Student supplies. Scissors. and stabilizer. Student supplies. Embroidery thread in a variety of colors (yellow for flower 3711 Never Trace Again (Raw Edge Appliqué) centers, greens for stems and multiple colors for petals), scissors, straight pins. Optional: Small craft iron. Dee Brown, The Quilted Trillium THU (#3711A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM 3714 Monogrammed Heirloom Tablerunner FRI (#3711B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Karen Charles, SVP Worldwide ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW FRI (#3714B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM Tracing, while not difficult, is not very much VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL fun. Let Dee show you how to completely skip that step and get right into the heart of Inspired by traditional techniques, this raw-edge appliqué. She will teach you how to heirloom table runner is made using wing correctly use Steam-a-seam and why it’s the best fusible for this technique. needles and twin needle stitching with an You will learn how to apply this time saving method to any pattern, while embroidery machine. If you are looking for creating in class “Wake Up!”, an annoyingly cute rooster crowing at dawn. an easier way to get that heirloom look, then $26.00 kit fee. Includes pattern, fabric & fusible. this is the class for you. Student supplies. Small sharp scissors. Optional: Paper scissors, transparent $10.00 kit fee. Includes linen, wash away stabilizer, threads and everything Teflon pressing sheet, personal ironing station (200 watts needed to complete the project. or less), tweezers Student supplies. Scissors, pins and reading glasses (if needed)

3712 Kid Made: Pillow Time 3715 Cutwork Clutch Carisa Brunner, Made Sewing Studio/ Karen Charles, SVP Worldwide Pacific Fabrics THU (#3715A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SUN (#3712D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX Cutwork embroidery is an exciting new way to Hey kids, this super fun pillow class is just for do reverse appliqué or open cutwork. Create you! We will go over the basics of sewing, a stunning clutch and learn how easy it is to sewing safety, the ins and outs of using the work with marine vinyl and leather. Once you sewing machine and how to construct a simple see how simple these techniques are to do, envelope style pillow case. Whether it goes on your bed, couch or floor, the possibilities are endless. this sweet little pillow will be a wonderful addition to your home. Ages 8 $10.00 kit fee. Includes two pieces of marine vinyl, a fabric for appliqué, and up, no parental guidance needed. stabilizer, threads to complete the project. $15.00 kit fee. Includes fabrics, notions and use of sewing supplies. Student supplies. Scissors, reading glasses (if needed)

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 25 3716 Fun with Decorative Stitches: 3719 Drafting and Styling Pants and Skirts Let’s Start Using Them Again! Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni Kandi Christian, Sew Timeless FRI (#3719B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM FRI (#3716B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Learn to draft a basic pant and skirt, and how Explore using decorative stitches elongated, to use the pant and skirt slopers to give you reduced in size, repeated, with color chang- the starting points to develop quick, easy skirt es and using different needles. See what a designs or to copy your favorite designer. Learn difference color makes with the exact same which sloper to use to create many pants and stitch. Learn how to match up rows the easy skirts, including fitted skirts, skirts with fullness and skirts with style lines. way and make sure the stitches perfectly aligned every time. Once the You will also learn how to fit different waistline shapes and keep the hem samples are done, use what you learned to make a gorgeous linen sachet parallel to the floor, how to design yokes, fitted and flared gores, kick using any decorative stitches and thread colors you like. pleats, style lines, sarongs, flounces and more. $15.00 kit fee. Includes 100% linen fabric, practice fabrics in different types $5.00 kit fee. Includes copy of slide presentation and ⅓ scale patterns to and weights, stabilizers, instruction sheet and a variety of make various designs. threads to use in class. Student supplies. Paper scissors, pencil, scotch tape. Student supplies. White bobbin thread, size 80 top stitching needle and basic sewing supplies. 3720 Color My World Scrap Quilt Michele Crawford, Flower Box Quilts 3717 Fantastic Tees! THURSDAY (#3720A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Kandi Christian, Sew Timeless BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

SAT (#3717C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM You have a bag of scraps the color of the rainbow calling to be made into VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL a beautiful quilt, but putting colors together stops you cold. Michele will Everyone loves tee-shirts… and although they cover the theory of color, what colors mean, the colors that work together are comfortable, they aren’t always appropriate and why they are so important when creating a scrap quilt. Michele will for every occasion. Learn how to embellish demonstrate several methods for accurate cutting, piecing, and pressing tee-shirts with linen, gimp, lace appliqués, half square triangles and squares to create a scrappy 12 ½" square block. metallic threads and more. You’ll also learn Other unique ways to create this block will be explored; and directions a really cool way to add shaped linen to the tee shirt. Tees will now take for various quilt sizes with this quilt block will be included. you from morning to evening in style. $15.00 kit fee. Includes quilt pattern, fabric to make a 12 ½" square block $15.00 kit fee. Includes 100% linen fabric, a variety of threads, gimp, lace Student supplies. A spool of light grey cotton thread, rotary cutter, ruler, appliqués, wash-away basting thread, templates, stabilizer cutting mat, basic sewing supplies and instructions. Student supplies. Colored tee-shirt, bobbin thread to match shirt and basic 3721 Crumb Quilted Sticks Quilt sewing supplies. Michele Crawford, Flower Box Quilts 3718 The Sweet Cupcake Pincushion SAT (#3721C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs “Sewing Made Simple” Patterns Learn the stress free technique of crumb quilting, using all your small left over scraps. SAT (#3718C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM Then see how to “slice and dice” the pieced BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL fabric to makes “sticks”. Create quilt blocks Create a deliciously sweet, decadent cupcake for using the sticks and sewing them in between your sewing table! Learn to assemble this fun 3-D a background fabric. project using wool felt and the built-in stitches $20.00 kit fee. Includes pattern, one gallon bag filled with scraps no on the machine. Adorn your cupcake using hand smaller than ¾". appliqué stitches and embroidered ‘sprinkles’. From your sewing stash, add Student supplies. Twenty 12" squares of fabric (contrasting solid or tonals will your own fun ingredients like beads, decorative pins, buttons and more. See work best. Please feel free to choose whatever background how to stuff with crushed walnut shells that will add a nice weight to your fabric colors (the same or multiple colors) you want for pincushion and will keep your pins sharp! Personalize and make this calorie the background of your sticks.), 100% cotton thread in a free, decadent cupcake pincushion for your sewing and quilting friends as gifts. neutral color such as ecru or medium grey, rotary cutter $17.50 kit fee. Includes pattern, fabrics , crushed walnut shells , embroidery (with a new blade), several sizes of rulers, and cutting mat. threads. To complete the quilt at home, you will need ⅓ yard of fabric Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, scissors, hemostats, small bag of (binding, based on needing five 2" × 42" strips), 42" × 51" stuffing, embroidery needles (size -11 16), small funnel, piece of backing, and a 42" × 51" piece of batting. small cup to pour shells, coordinating machine threads (light colors: blues , pinks, greens, and white), assorted decorative pins (hearts, metallics, pearls, glow-in-the-dark)

26 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 3722 Spontaneous Scrappy Log Cabin 3725 Hands-On Digitizing Workshop Michele Crawford, Flower Box Quilts John Deer, John Deer’s Adorable Ideas SUN (#3722D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM FRI (#3725B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL SAT (#3725C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW Let’s have FUN with scraps! Use all those scraps you’ve got hidden away and you don’t know what to do with them! This is a stress free way of This is a hands-on digitizing workshop geared creating a FABULOUS scrappy log cabin block either in the same color not only to those who are considering digitiz- (i.e. all fabrics are different shades of blue) or just make it SUPER scrappy ing, but also to those who have been digitizing by using light, medium and dark fabrics. Michele will help you unleash for years. You might be skeptical if you’ve ever your creativity to piece your own block—no two blocks will be the same. been to a hands-on software class where the person who knows the least A great technique for the beginner as well as the experienced quilter. gets the most attention during class while others are left waiting. Not this $10.00 kit fee. Includes quilt pattern. time! Two weeks prior to class attendees will download a demo version of the software and some basic tutorials about the tools needed for class. Student supplies. 60 assorted scraps (2" to 4" squares and 1½" to 3" × 14" Because everyone will come prepared with their laptop pre-loaded with strips in a variety of colors, textures, prints, etc.), spool the demo software and a basic idea where the tools are, we’ll be ready of light grey cotton thread, rotary cutter, ruler, cutting for accelerated learning! mat and basic sewing supplies. Student supplies. Laptop1 with demo software2 installed, power cord. 3723 Make a Carol’s Zoo Animal 1PC or Apple laptops only. Android tablets and Apple iPads will not work. 2Registered students will be emailed in early February with a download link for Carol Cruise, Carol’s Zoo demo software and video links to watch before class. FRI (#3723B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SAT (#3723C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM 3726 Wool Felt Embroidery: Home Sweet SUN (#3723D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Home Pin Collectors Block JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX Mary Fatula, Lumenaris Make your own Carol’s Zoo Animal! Choose from an assortment of kits and learn Carol’s THU (#3726A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM techniques for cutting, assembling and sewing SAT (#3726C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM faux fur and cuddle. Learn how to insert safety animal eyes and noses; ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW and how to stuff your animal so it will hug you back! Youth 10 and older Learn wool felt appliqué embellished with are welcome to take this class. blanket stitch for surface appliqué and edging, back stitch, chain stitch and French knots. Note to parents: Once your child has been confirmed to attend the class, a Learn how to stitch a stone pathway, a willow consent form must be completed and returned before attendance so you will tree and 3-D wool felt flowers. Ever wonder how to make perfect stitches be able to leave your child for class. on corners, or how to correct mistakes? This class will teach you some fun $30.00 kit fee. Includes pattern, faux fur or cuddle, safety eyes/nose, neck little tips and techniques to make your work look professional. ribbon and fiberfill. $22.00 kit fee. Includes pre-cut wool felt parts, all pearl cotton floss colors Student supplies. Short, sharp embroidery scissors (such as Gingher 4014 needed, embroidery needle and instructional DVD. Students or Kai 5135), 1½" all-purpose pins with ball head (not will have a choice of design. the flat fan type), 12/80 sewing machine needles, couple spools neutral color thread. Student supplies. Thread snips or scissors, straight pins.

3724 Sweet Serger Wallet 3727 Zippered Clutch Pamela Damour, The Decorating Diva Nancy Fiedler, Janome SUN (#3724D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM THU (#3727A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW SAT (#3727C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX This sweet wallet has everything you need. With it’s four inside pockets, it can carry cards, Create a boutique style clutch from zippers and money, and ID. It’s small enough to slip into side decorative stitches! Receive additional directions pocket of your purse or pants pocket. The best to make a coordinating messenger bag. part is we’re going to do it all on the serger! $20.00 kit fee. Includes eight assorted colors $22.00 kit fee. Includes pre-cut fabrics & stabilizers, wallet frame, and of 22" polyester zippers, a 12" polyester zipper to match instructions. lining, 2½" × 24" cotton lining, 8" × 12½" cotton pocket, 9" × 24" heavyweight cutaway stabilizer, all-purpose thread Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies in color contrasting with zippers, empty bobbin, 12" extra wide double fold bias tape. Student supplies. Heavy scissors (you will be cutting a zipper), black Sharpie marker, rotary cutter, ruler, mat, pins, seam ripper, neutral thread.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 27 3729 Free Motion Heart Art 3732 Tall Tree Wall Hanging with Inktense Pencils Nancy Goldsworthy, Perfect Borders Diane Gloystein, Sulky of America SAT (#3732C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, FRI (#3729B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL SAT (#3729C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM This fun tree is a great way to learn paper BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL piecing. You will be working with a precut kit, Experiment with Derwent Inktense water color so that you can concentrate on learning the pencils on fabric. When spritzed with water, tricks of quick, accurate piecing. Stitching on the colors bleed together to create dramatic paper not only stabilizes your pieces, it also hues. Add a resist, and the color is contained. gives you the line to sew on! The tree stands 40" tall and can be made Enhance with free motion stitches using Blendables, metallic threads, and for any season, just by changing your border fabrics. Prior paper piecing trapunto to create dimension. Each attendee will go home with their very experience is helpful, but not required. own set of Derwent Inktense pencils! $25.00 kit fee. Includes patterns for two full trees, all fabrics needed for the quilt top and binding, piecing thread, an additional $30.00 kit fee. Includes KK2000 5" × 7" muslin, 5" × 7" Sulky Totally Stable, instruction sheet about paper piecing, and an Add A Quarter 5" × 7" medium loft batting, 7" × 9" light blue cotton back- Ruler. ground fabric, 7" × 9" Sulky Tear Easy, ½" × 16" torn strips in the background fabric, bright pink and orange (three Student supplies. Rotary cutter, small mat, thread snips, flat flower head strips total), 30 wt. Sulky Blendables, Sulky Holoshimmer pins, paper scissors. thread, stabilized backing fabric, set of six Derwent Inktense pencils, sponge dabbers, 90/14 topstitch needle. 3733 Appliqué Journal Cover Student supplies. Thread snips, appliqué scissors, Sharpie marker. Darlene Guillory, Pfaff 3730 Memories Of My Mother THU (#3733A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM FRI (#3733B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Nancy Goldsworthy, Perfect Borders PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

THU (#3730A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Get creative while sewing your personal jour- BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL nal. Creating an appliqué, and stitch “quilted” Get your mementoes out of the drawers and lines, to embellish and support the appliqué. put them on display to revisit the lovely mem- Assemble, and you’ll be on your way with a ories of people and places that are important finished project, perfect for taking class notes of your favorite techniques, to you. Create a mini keepsake quilt to display or favorite vendors in the shopping mall! your antique jewelry, lapel pins and collected $10.00 kit fee. Includes composition book, silk dupioni fabric for journal memories. Let Nancy walk you through the basics of couching and move cover, appliqué fabric, paper-back fusible web, appliqué onto using specialty threads and much ignored ‘fancy stitches’ that you pattern and tear away stabilizer. Threads will be provided bought your machine for. This is a great technique to apply to boring for classroom use. fabric that will give it personality and new life. Great project for beginners Student supplies. Pencil, paper cutting scissors, thread snips, fabric marker and the experienced sewist as well! or chalk marker, 16" ruler, straight pins. $20.00 kit fee. Includes all fabrics required to finish the project, batting, ribbon, threads, quilt hanger, pattern and an additional 3734 Fast Fabric Fat Quarter or Scrap couching sheet. Storage Container Student supplies. Scissors, seam ripper, pins. Lois Hallock, Clearview Designs 3731 Three Star Runner SAT (#3734C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Nancy Goldsworthy, Perfect Borders PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL FRI (#3731B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Let your fabric stash help you get organized! BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Use fabric from your stash to make pretty fat quarter storage containers that fit nicely on This fun little runner is a great skill builder for bookshelves. Learn how to fold your fabric to all levels of quilters. You will start with a precut maximize fabric storage efficiency and make kit and build three very different stars, each more room to store more fabric. Lois will share her techniques to create with it’s own personality. Once you get those fabric containers of all sizes to fit your needs and you will be making them together you will work on setting pointed for everything you want organized. Reduce clutter by ‘fabric’ coding your borders and learn how to get great corners on quilts with odd angles. containers to designate sewing notions, threads, coupons, socks, keys, Nancy will give you some great tips on pressing and pinning for better toilet paper—you get the idea. These make great gifts too! accuracy. Lots to learn and you can get it done in a day! $20.00 kit fee. Includes ½ yard of double sided fusible foam stabilizer, $20.00 kit fee. Includes fabrics for the quilt top and binding, pattern, pattern for creating Fat Quarter boxes. thread and binding sheet. Student supplies. ½ yard of striped fabric for exterior (must be a stripe), Student supplies. Thread snips, seam ripper, pins. ½ yard of semi solid fabric for lining, ¼ yard of coordinating binding fabric, rotary cutter mat, 24" long ruler, binding clips, pins, thread to match fabric.

28 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 3735 Freeform Landscape Quilt 3738 Martha Pullen’s Open Weave Lisa Halter, Pacific Fabrics/Quality Sewing Belt Loop Bag THU (#3735A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM Candice Jewett, Serger Cafe SAT (#3735C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM FRI (#3738B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL SUN (#3738D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Create your own fabulous landscape quilt! BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW With Lisa’s expert help, you’ll design and Create this unique bag, made by using fusible create a basic landscape while learning how to thread in the looper. You will construct the add perspective and focal interest along with strips with the belt loop binder and then embellishing and finishing techniques. As a bonus, Lisa will also focus on weave the strips in an open basket weave. helping you learn how to use the Sun for highlighting your landscape! These are then fused to a base to create your own unique fabric. You will $25.00 kit fee. Includes freezer paper, fusible web, cardboard circle template, also learn the absolute easiest way to add a zipper which has clean finish spectrum of fabrics, batting and some embellishments. seams! Use this as a wristlet, makeup bag or even as the place to keep all Student supplies. Spool of neutral colored thread, spool of dark thread, those coupons when shopping. sharp paper scissors, thread snips, glass head pins, seam $20.00 kit fee. Includes fusible thread, fabric, zipper, fusible interfacing, ripper, rotary cutter, small rotary cutting mat (18" × 24" ribbon trim, detailed handouts. or smaller) and ruler (6½" × 12½" or 3½" × 18½"). Student supplies. Scissors, tweezers, pen/tablet.

3736 MJ’s Imagine Garden Zinnias 3739 The “Magic” Bag Mary Jo Hiney, Mary Jo Hiney Designs Marsha Kirsch, SVPWorldwide.com FRI (#3736B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM FRI (#3739B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

Mary Jo’s artisan-crafted hand-dyed silk ribbons Come and create this fun and multi-functional are used to create the beautiful Small Zinnia “magic” bag. See how easy it is to design new from MJ’s Imagine Garden. Both ribbonwork stitches on the machine, make a dimensional and ribbon embroidery techniques are utilized. flap, and use some embellished stitches to Assorted color combinations will be offered. enhance our bag. The “magic” is in a special $22.00 kit fee. Includes 13mm ribbon, one yard 7mm ribbon, two yards turn—see how easy it is. You will be amazed. 3.5mm ribbon, three yards 3.5mm ribbon, three yards $15.00 kit fee. Includes pre-cut fabric pieces, piece of in R form, ribbon, interfacing, 2" × 2" needles, milliner’s size 10, chenille 22, magnetic snaps, purse hardware, thread. 20, complete instructions for Imagine Garden. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, seam ripper, point turner, marking Student supplies. Fabric and embroidery scissors, small ruler or tape pen. measure, straight pins, needlenose pliers or needle grabber, note-taking materials. 3740 The “Eyes” Have It 3737 Anytime/Anywhere Bag Marsha Kirsch, SVPWorldwide.com Candice Jewett, Serger Cafe SUN (#3740D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL THU (#3737A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM SAT (#3737C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Have fun creating and embellishing a dimen- BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW sional sunglasses case (this is not your normal flat design). Learn how easy it is to use cutwork This cute shoulder bag features a large secure zippered pocket with ID needles with the embroidery machine on pockets inside. In addition, there is another pocket ideal for your tablet. The marine vinyl. A few seams, a closure and ‘voila’, serger techniques you will use are the belt loop binder with coverstitch, you’ve completed a great summer accessory. easy zipper installation, deco coverstitch while finishing the tablet pocket with a striking deco rolled edge wave and an attractive serged poppy. This $10.00 kit fee. Includes marine vinyl, cutwork needles for use in class, is so convenient that, among other things, I always use mine for traveling. thread, embroidery design. It is perfect for my tablet or e-reader, travel documents, ID, credit cards Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, small snips, scissors. and so much more. You will be amazed at what they hold. $25.00 kit fee. Includes all fabric, zippers, heavy decorative thread and the exclusive Serger Cafe pattern. Student supplies. Scissors, tweezers, pen/tablet.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 29 3741 Pleather Handbag Sewing Techniques 3744 Baby Lock Serger Accessory Feet Cheryl Kuczek, Paradiso Designs/ Workshop Quiltworks Northwest Pamela Leggett, Pamela’s Patterns SUN (#3741D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM FRI (#3744B) 8:00 - 10:30 AM BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW

Learn to sew pleather with confidence to There are many additional feet available for enhance your handbag creations! There are your serger to help you achieve fast and many different types and grades of pleather and professional results. Come to this class to get Cheryl will teach you how to identify the correct your “foot” knowledge in gear and learn how pleather for your bag. Learn the basics of cutting pleather, selecting the correct to actually use them. You will make samples tension and stitch length for different types of pleather and the type of sewing of piping, ruffling, wire edge ribbon, zipper insertion, applying lace and needles needed. In this hands-on class, Cheryl will share her pleather sewing elastic and multiple uses for each foot. You will apply these techniques while techniques as you practice sewing on several different and unique pleathers. making a cute zippered serger bag during class! Your samples will serve You will leave class with a finished strap that includes hardware! a reference manual for future projects. Even if you own another brand of $18.00 kit fee. Includes five different pleather samples to test sew on, a serger, you will gain knowledge as most brands of serger feet are similar. strap kit (pleather to make a strap and hardware), pleather $20.00 kit fee. Includes pre-cut samples, 12" zipper, thread. sewing pattern booklet. Student supplies. Scissors, pins, basic sewing supplies. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, rotary cutter and mat, 3" × 18" clear ruler, Clover Pen Style Chaco Liner White, ink pen (blue or black), clips or wooden clothesline clips. 3745 Serger Market Tote Pamela Leggett, Pamela’s Patterns Professional Touches 3742 SAT (#3745C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Debbi Lashbrook, BERNINA of America BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW

THU (#3742A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Shop “green and stylish” with this sturdy and BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL attractive market tote, made quickly and easily on the serger! You will learn some great time If you love to sew but are not always satisfied with your results, this class is for saving techniques for making this bag including you. You will create samples of techniques that will help your projects look more mitered corners, easy straps, lining and a hidden professional. Learn tricks and tips for creating miter corners, turned corners, pocket. When you get home, you will finish up with a couple minutes of top crossed seams, French seams, piped seams, topstitched seams and inset points. stitching on your machine. This bag makes a great gift for friends and family! $15.00 kit fee. Includes all fabrics and notions needed to create the sample. $30.00 kit fee. Includes your choice of pre-cut fabrics for bag, interfacing Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. for all pieces (except lining and pocket), thread. Student supplies. Scissors, pins, 18" ruler, fabric marker, basic sewing 3743 Over the Edge supplies. Debbi Lashbrook, BERNINA of America 3746 Empress Bracelet FRI (#3743B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM SUN (#3743D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Amy Loh Kupser, i-bead.com BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL SAT (#3746C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Create a booklet of techniques for finishing edges of garments, quilts, pillows, ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW organizers… any of your sewing projects. This will be a sampler class where This regal design uses two of the newer Czech several techniques will be explored using different presser feet for creating. Pressed Glass shapes, the Two Hole Chili and $15.00 kit fee. Includes all fabrics and notions needed to create the sample. the Thorn bead to make this amazing bracelet. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. It may look complex but you just have to pay attention to which way the Chili is curved when you first start out. Choose from four amazing color combinations. There are enough beads to make up to a 10" bracelet. This is an intermediate class, so if you have done some beading following a pattern, you will be fine. Choose your kit and colors at the beginning of the class. $28.00 kit fee. Includes detailed instructions, Czech Chili Beads, Thorn Beads, size 8/0 Seed Beads, size 11/0 Charlottes, 4mm Fire Polish Crystals, Two Link Slide Clasp. Student supplies. Magnifier or reading glasses (if needed), portable task lighting and extension cord, beading mat, 6lb. Smoke Fireline, Size 10 beading needle, thread snips or scissors, bead scoop. NOTE: Beaders Basics Kit will abe available for $5 at beginning of class (includes Beading Mat, 6lb. Smoke Fireline, Size 10 Beading Needle, Thread Snips and a Bead Scoop.)

30 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 3747 Pick Your Pockets 3750 Serger Textured, Tucked Marsha McClintock, SAF-T-POCKETS and Quilted Tablet Cover FRI (#3747B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM Julie Muschamp, Quality Sewing and SUN (#3747D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM Vacuum BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL THU (#3750A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM Pockets are a great addition to any garment. BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW Bring a ready to wear garment and Marsha will Most people think of sergers being used for help you add a pocket to a lining or in a seam. garment construction. This class offers you a We will complete an easy patch pocket sample completely unique sewing experience. Using that is actually two pockets. You can use it on jackets or on the leg of your a serger, make this contemporary electronic favorite pants. The pattern will be emailed to you. Marsha will help you tablet case, featuring decorative wave stitch, asymmetrical twisted construct a portable zipper pocket you can stitch in or move from garment pintucks, crisscrossed belt loop strips and chainstitched quilting. Come to garment plus give you lots of fun ideas for other easy to make pockets. away thinking of sergers in a new light. $14.00 kit fee. Includes Pick a Pocket download pattern, all pocket materials, $20.00 kit fee. Includes two layers of fabric (for outside and lining), one zipper, interfacing, Snip Its flyer on adding pockets to ready piece of batting, a strip of fabric to create fabric trim, a to wear and printed handouts. piece of elastic for the closure and two decorative threads. Student supplies. Ready to wear garment, scissors, black & white thread, Student supplies. Pins, marking tool, scissors. ruler and basic sewing supplies. Make a Modern Dresden Plate Block 3748 Textured Edge Blanket 3751 Michele Muska, Simplicity Patterns Sheila McKay, McKay Manor Musers SAT (#3751C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM FRI (#3748B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, JANOME PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX Learn how to cut and piece a Modern Dresden Create a fun and easy baby blanket, and learn Block for a mini quilt wall hanging or a pillow. a technique you can use over and over. Two Techniques covered will include choosing 30" × 30" pieces of soft and snuggly cuddle appropriate fabrics, cutting, using a Mini Fat fabric are connected with a three inch strip of Cat quilting tool and the correct method for textured cuddle fabric—either shaggy cuddle Big Stitch (Sashiko) quilting. or chinchilla cuddle. You will also learn lots of tips and tricks to make sewing with cuddle/minky fabrics much easier. $25.00 kit fee. Includes all fabrics, batting and tools to make the project. $25.00 kit fee. Includes full color pattern for six different baby blankets, Student supplies. Scissors, pins. cuddle fabrics and textured edge. Student supplies. Scissors, long pins with large heads or Clover clips, needles, 3752 Crochet Mat from Fabric Strips basic color thread, seam ripper (if desired). Sheila Rolfer, Clover USA Suede Bottom Slippers THU (#3752A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM 3749 THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) Sheila McKay, McKay Manor Musers Want to get it on with your creative self and SAT (#3749C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM bust your fabric stash at the same time? You’re JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX in luck. Learn to transform your “old” fabric SUN (#3749D) 11:00 - 1:30 PM pieces into continuous strip segments and PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL crochet them into a beautiful and charming rug. You can rely on either a random creative result or set out for a pre- Come learn to sew with soft cuddle fabrics as planned design. Using your favorite fabrics and a Clover jumbo crochet you create a pair of snuggly slippers for you or a hook, you can set your imagination free and create a masterpiece. It’s fun little one in your life. Made with only two pattern and fast with great results. Make place mats, trivets, centerpieces, even rugs. pieces, so it is super simple. Lots of colors, fabrics and styles to choose from. Free kit. Includes jJumbo crochet hook, Clover jumbo crochet hook, $15.00 kit fee. Includes suede, cuddle, and decorative fabrics, full color project sheet. patterns with sizes for kids or adults. Student supplies. Total of 1 yard fabric (assorted or not), scissors, cutting Student supplies. Scissors, basic colored thread, long pins with large heads mat, ruler and rotary cutter. or Clover clips, needles, seam ripper (if desired)

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 31 3753 Chinese Dragon Boat Sachets 3756 Retro Chic Pants for the 18" Doll Marilyn Romatka, Taproot Folk Arts Edna Strom, Sisters In Stitches SAT (#3753C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM FRI (#3756B) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) SUN (#3756D) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL These geometric gems are hand-crafted in China, filled with insect-repelling herbs and hung up during the Dragonboat Festival. You will be filling your Create retro chic pants for the 18" doll with the sachets with dried lavender, or what ever other herb you wish to bring. A embroidery/sewing machine. The embroidery simple technique that gives exquisite results! You will finish two sachets in class. designs are the complete doll pattern pieces, $20.00 kit fee. Includes ‘blanks’, hangers and tassels, winding ribbon, including seam allowance and embellishments. optional ‘bling’, decorative corner pins and lavender. Cut them out and sew! Experience basic pant construction, elastic application and ruffling. Matching shirt embroidery design pattern available Student supplies. Good sewing scissors. Optional: Battery powered lamp. for students as free download to complete the outfit at home. $20.00 kit fee. Includes fabric for shirt and pants, stabilizer, elastic, safety 3754 Designer Beaded Buttons pin, three small spools of embroidery thread. Cindy Rowell, Wonderfil Speciality Threads Student supplies. Thread scissors, fabric scissors, straight pins, tape measure. FRI (#3754B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW 3757 Stitch and Flip Cuddle Plush Throw Cindy Surina, Shannon Fabrics This class will introduce you to a variety of couture hand beading techniques that will SAT (#3757C) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM be incorporated into unique one-of-a-kind PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL beaded buttons. Each participant will make three different types and sizes of buttons Make a Cuddle plush blanket or throw. embellished with a variety of beads that can be used to accent jackets, See how easy it is to handle this luxurious purses, jewelry, pillows, hats, quilted projects and more. fabric. Learn the stitch and flip method for $15.00 kit fee. Includes fabric, beading needle, thread, a variety of beads assembling. Techniques and tips that will and crystals, three different types and sizes of covered be covered include how best to cut and sew buttons and four page detailed handout. Cuddle fabrics. You will also learn binding tips. Leave with a beautiful finished blanket, for gift giving or use the technique to make a larger Student supplies. Small sharp scissors, reading glasses (if needed). one for your sofa or bed. $30.00 kit fee. Includes fabrics and directions. 3755 Fabulous Free-Motion Fashion Flower Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, rotary cutter, ruler, cutting mat. Nancy Sapin, Sulky of America THU (#3755A) 2:00 - 4:30 PM 3758 Fabric Inking 101: PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Visual Candy for the Seasons Free-motion freedom feels fabulous when you Joyce Teng, TSC Designs show off your designer thread flower as an embellishment on your favorite outfit, scarf, hat SAT (#3758C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM, THEATER, or coat. Learn and practice your free-motion PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) skills (beginners welcome) and see the magic Joyce’s enthusiasm for color exploration is of water soluble stabilizers. Discover clever ways to attach your flower to infectious. Through her techniques-oriented garments. Watch Nancy’s demo on how to tame difficult threads, plus a lecture and multiple samples, you will learn demo on creating ruched fabric flowers. methods to transform plain yardage into one- $25.00 kit fee. Includes Sulky Fabri Solvy 12" × 20", one spool of Sulky of-a-kind fabric that can be used in any project Blendable Thread, Tulle, clip, pin, yarn, two squares of Sulky from traditional quilts to art quilts or innovative wearables. Students will Cut Away Plus, a thin wooden German 6" or 8" embroidery then experiment with all the techniques required to start making a 12 hoop that will fit under the presser foot for free-motion work, inch “Tree of Life” quilt block, which they can then complete at home. a 90/14 Topstitch machine needle, pattern and directions. Using Joyce’s choice of applicator tools, various media , Tsukineko inks Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, good sharp cutting scissors, Sharpie and TSC stencils, you will be inspired to create unique fabrics that reflect Ultra Fine Tip black magic marker. your own color and design choices. Beginner/intermediate level project. $30.00 kit fee. Includes an assortment of fabric blocks and lace, two sizes of Fantastix tips, a water brush pen, squeegee, assorted dabber sizes, ink droppers, spray bottle, one Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink, Fabrico marker, TSC Design stencil and Tidy Tray. Student supplies. Masking tape or painter’s tape, paper towels, four pieces of 6" × 6" white cotton fabric, two pieces of 3" × 22" white-on-white print fabric, two pieces of 13" × 13" white cotton fabric, can of shaving cream (Barbasol foam works best), brown paper lunch bag, small spray bottle ¼ filled with 70% or 90% alcohol, notepad and pencil.

32 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 3759 Sewing Knits Without a Serger 3762 The Big Tote Katrina Walker, Katrina Walker/SVP Worldwide Susan Zellers, Baby Lock FRI (#3759B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM THU (#3762A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM SUN (#3759D) 8:00 - 10:30 AM BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Everyone loves a big tote that carries almost Sergers are great, but you don’t need one to anything. This tote fits that bill. Using simple sew fabulous knit fashions! Learn how easy it is piecing techniques on the serger, the body of to sew attractive knit seams and hems using a the tote is created. Next add side pockets in sewing machine. This class will give you hands- addition to one inside pocket. When piecing the on practice handling and sewing various types of knits as you build a reference parts is complete, the next step is to create the decorative detail by either notebook to take home with you. You’ll never be afraid to sew knits again! quilting the tote using channel quilting or create decorative quilting using $20.00 kit fee. Includes reference notebook with detailed step-by-step curved lines. The Big Tote has it all, simple piecing and elegant decoration. instructions, all supplies (including fabric and notions) $25.00 kit fee. Includes fabric for front, lining, handles and foam. needed to complete notebook samples, thread, machine Student supplies. Pins, scissors (4") needle and glue stick for fixing samples in notebook. Student supplies. Sewing shears, thread snips, seam ripper, pins. 3763 Upscale Project Bags Susan Zellers, Baby Lock 3760 1860s Summertime 18" Doll Dress Nadeen Ward, Dolls R SEW Fun FRI (#3763B) 2:00 - 4:30 PM BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW THU (#3760A) 8:00 - 10:30 AM FRI (#3760B) 8:00 - 10:30 Creating a unique project bag for all your JANOME CLASSROOM, SHOWPLEX goodies is a breeze when using the serger. Using a plastic project bag with zipper, see Make a reproduction style dress for your how it can be turned into two project bags. 18" doll. Using a custom design that looks The first step is to divide the bag into two like Scarlet O’Hara’s dress from the Summer parts. On the first bag, an upscale look will be created using decorative Party in “Gone with the Wind”. You will learn pintucks and a decorative chain stitch. The second bag is highlighted by to work with two different types of laces, gathers and how easy it is to line a pieced and quilted section with a zipper insertion using the serger. The a doll dress as well as how to use flat pattern construction for this dress. result, two totally different project bags to fit your sewing mood.

Believe it or not you will finish this dress in 2½ hours and go home with $15.00 kit fee. Includes plastic project bag, fabric for both bags and zipper. a dress that people will not believe that you made it. Student supplies. Pins, scissors (4") $30.00 kit fee. Includes pattern, all pieces cut out and some pre-assembled, thread, two styles of lace, velvet ribbon, buttons, Velcro 3764 A Ruffled Clutch and a special surprise. Susan Zellers, Baby Lock Student supplies. Pins, hand needle, point turner. Optional: hemostats, pinking shears, small trim scissors. SAT (#3764C) 2:00 - 4:30 PM BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, FAIR VIEW

3761 Alabama Chanin Stitch Workshop Ruffles are a girl’s best friend. In this hands-on Alex Woodbury, The Sewing Workshop project you will create small clutch on the serger using simple piecing techniques with THU (#3761A) 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM the added detail of ruffles. See how easy it is SAT (#3761C) 8:00 - 10:30 AM to create ruffles and add a professional and THEATER, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) fun decorative edge to each ruffle.

Join the slow sewing movement and learn $15.00 kit fee. Includes fabric for clutch base, fabric for ruffles, pattern, the famous Alabama Chanin method of hand lining fabric, frame for clutch. sewing embellishments on organic cotton Student supplies. Pins, scissors (4") jersey. Using an exclusive kit stenciled and prepared by Alabama Chanin, you will create a hand-sewn, running stitch/ reverse appliqué tea towel. The kit includes yardage and a stenciled panel for one tea towel, a two-layer stenciled practice sampler, thread and needle. Additional kits for tea towelscarves, aprons and ponchos will be available for purchase at a special show price. $30.00 kit fee. Includes yardage and a stenciled panel for one tea towel, a two-layer stenciled practice sampler, thread and needle Student supplies. Embroidery trimming scissors, pins

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 33 4 hours Four $50* *Pre-registration is required.

Needle Sessions

4701 The Tuff Tool Holder/Organizer 4703 Easy Landscape Quilting Darrelle Anderson, SVP Worldwide Karen Charles, SVP Worldwide.com

WED (#4701) 1:00 - 5:00 PM WED (#4703) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL VIKING CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

Experience first-hand the best techniques Landscape quilting is exciting and dramatic. to sew and embroider on heavy canvas to Experiment with decorative stitches and free create the Tuff Tool Holder/Organizer. Learn motion thread painting to create depth and how to set grommets, adjust your sewing texture to compose a beautiful landscape wall machine and choose which thread, needle hanging. Embrace the freedom of breaking and stabilizer to use when working with heavy canvas. You will also learn traditional quilting rules! Leave the class knowing the process so you how to apply an easy binding technique to finish the edges. Darrelle will can create your own original landscape piece. No experience necessary! share her favorite marking tools and techniques for perfect placement. $12.00 kit fee. Includes fabrics, batting and backing. Threads will be supplied This is a great organizing project that can easily be adapted to organize your knitting needles or crochet hooks. Student supplies. Scissors, pins, reading glasses (if needed) $20.00 kit fee. Includes canvas, stabilizer, binding, grommets. Use of thread, specialty needles and grommet setter in classroom. 4704 Fitting & Designing for All Cup Sizes Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, fabric marker. Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni WED (#4704) 1:00 - 5:00 PM 4702 Flanged Pillow with a Distinct Edge ROOM 1, PAULHAMUS Sylvain Bergeron, BERNINA of America It’s about draping your personal fit, using your WED (#4702) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM measurements and cup sizes and learning BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL the art of fitting a pattern for various cup sizes—both woven and knits. Connie will A sophisticated decorator pillow can add a classy touch to any room. See demonstrate the different drapes to make what happens when you combine techniques from an overlocker, with a perfect custom blouse. Learn to fit the gaposis of a neckline, make a the decorative stitches from a sewing machine, to lay the foundation for shoulder and armhole fit properly and match the collar to your necklines. a classy envelope pillow of your own. With the overlocker, you will add Drawing from her 35 years in the fashion industry, Connie will demonstrate decorative thread detailing to the edge of the fabric strips. Sylvain will how to use these custom patterns to style any blouse, vest, dress or jacket walk you through weaving and fusing the strips onto a fleece foundation design of your own and how to “mix and match” various pattern pieces and add further decorative stitches to make a custom décor design of from other existing patterns. In addition, she will demonstrate various your own. The pillow will be assembled in class and you will complete design projects in order to draft patterns from these blocks. stuffing the pillow at home for ease of transport. Fittings at the Booth: Using finished sewn shells, you may get a personal $20.00 kit fee. Includes canvas, lining fabric, Shape-Flex interfacing for fitting at the booth of CS1201 (side bust dart blouse block/sloper) and/or fusing, thread. CS1301 (shoulder princess block/sloper) and/or CS1207 (knit block/sloper). Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. $5.00 kit fee. Includes Written guidelines for selecting the blouse blocks and 1 scale patterns to make a couple of darted designs. Student supplies. Scissors for cutting paper, 6" ruler, Scotch tape, pencils.

34 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com 4705 Quick Clutch Wallet 4708 Machine Cover and Mat Organizer Pamela Damour, The Decorating Diva Candice Jewett, Serger Café WED (#4705) 1:00 - 5:00 PM WED (#4708) 1:00 - 5:00 PM BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL

Join Pam was she walks you through all the steps This is a combination of a fashionable dust in making her high end “Vera Bradley” looking cover for your machine as well as a mat for wallet. Pam will teach you the best stabilizers your serger or sewing machine to sit on. It also and foam inserts to use to create a professional features a strip of storage pockets in the front finished product. Your precut kit will have for all of your serging and sewing needs. No everything you need to complete this project. See why this workshop sold more losing your scissors, marking pen, or needles somewhere under your out so fast last year, and how everyone came away with a finished project! fabric. Quilted and bound in contrasting fabric, the pockets each feature $28.00 kit fee. Includes all wallet pieces pre-cut, shaping foam, and stabi- another technique. Spring is the time for cleaning or decorating, and this lizers all cut to size, zipper, wallet frame, thread and glue. will definitely be a beautiful addition to your sewing room. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies (sharp scissors), pins, FriXion Pen, $30.00 kit fee. Includes feature fabric, batting, contrast trim and back fabric, rotary cutter. decorative threads, pattern exclusively designed for Expo. Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies. 4706 Hawaiian Appliqué Quilt Lisa Halter, Pacific Fabrics & Quality Sewing 4709 Explore Bead Embroidery & Appliqué! Amy Loh Kupser, i-bead.com WED (#4706) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW WED (#4709) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 4, PAULHAMUS Learn the basics of Hawaiian Appliqué. We will be covering the “ins” and “outs” of traditional Discover the ease of how just a little fabric hand appliqué. She will discuss how Hawaiian appliqué combined with bead embroidery Appliqué is different from other methods can turn the most mundane of projects into of appliqué. You can try out the technique art! Learn a great way to add a little bling to without investing in a large project. Hand appliqué projects are great to a quilt, or add that little extra to any sewing take with you without a lot of extra equipment. project, large or small. Explore multiple bead embroidery stitches and $25.00 kit fee. Includes pre-basted Hawaiian Applique Motif, thread, needles, learn great short cuts, tips and tricks! The kits allow you to choose what needle threader, toothpicks and a few glasshead pins. you’d like to create. Make a fun mini purse (two different designs possible), cell phone case or a tissue holder! Great fabrics with coordinating beads Student supplies. Sharp-point embroidery scissors, thimble to fit needle to choose from to inspire your imagination and creativity! Learn how to pushing finger, thread conditioner (Bees wax, Thread use the fabric to create your design. Heaven, or Thread Magic). $30.00 kit fee. Includes detailed instructions with illustrations, three Batik Fabrics, stabilizer, fusible web, 36g bead mix (size 15/0, 4707 Pattern Alteration Boot Camp 11/0, 8/0, 6/0). Lorraine Henry, Two Easy Tape Measure/Lorraine Henry for Conselle Student supplies. Magnifier or reading glasses (if needed), portable task WED (#4707) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM lighting and extension cord, insulated pressing pad or ROOM 1, PAULHAMUS cotton bath towel (to protect table), applique pressing sheet/paper, scissors for paper and fabric, applique iron Learn the essential elements about fit and how it applies to pattern or regular iron (a few irons will be available in class), alteration. The basics of measuring, amounts of necessary ease and the pencil, 12" ruler, size 10 beading needles, Silamide principles and guidelines of pattern alteration will be explained in detail. Beading Thread, beading mat, bead scoop. See examples of three different types of alteration- slash, pivot and slide, and Note: Beaders Basics Kit available for $5 at beginning of class seam method and how best to use them to apply to your alteration. Have which includes beading mat, thread snips and bead scoop. a hands-on experience using ½-scale practice patterns. You will complete alterations for six to seven figure variations for some commonly needed changes in the bust, back, abdomen, buttocks and arms. All of the above are what you need to know to become a “Sew Successful Seamstress!” $12.00 kit fee. Includes practice patterns and several instruction sheets in a binder. Student supplies. 10 " × 12" foam board or 1" thick cardboard, small paper scissors, invisible or removable Scotch tape, straight pins, small ruler, pencils (one black, one colored).

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 35 Four Needle Sessions (Machine Classes) WEDNESDAY Fair View Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Expo Hall Baby Lock Bernina Brother Pfaff Viking 8:00 to 4720 Floating Block 4702 Flanged Pillow 4710 Starry Path 4718 More Borders to 4703 Easy 12:00 Wall Hanging/Runner with a Distinct Edge Table Runner Create Great Finishes Landscape Quilting Susan Zellers Sylvain Bergeron Marti Michell Gayle Wallace Karen Charles

1:00 to 4708 Machine Cover 4713 Lingerie the 4705 Quick 4717 Diamonds are 4701 The Tuff Tool 5:00 and Mat Organizer Vintage Way Clutch Wallet a Girl's Best Friend Holder/Organizer Candice Jewett Laura Nash Pamela Damour Katrina Walker Darrelle Anderson

4710 Starry Path Table Runner 4711 Custom Alterations for Knit & Crochet Marti Michell, Michell Marketing Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby & Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, Shibaguyz Designz/Shibaguyz Photography WED (#4710) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM BROTHER CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL WED (#4711) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 2, PAULHAMUS The Starry Path is a sleek, dramatic classic quilt block. With only 16 pieces and no set-in seams, SUN (#4711D) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM it is not hard to make. However, the unusual ROOM L, VIP triangles make it a challenge to cut without There are a million patterns in the naked city… a million! Wouldn’t it be nice if acrylic tools. Presented for the first time during just one of them fit?!? Well, the search is over! We will teach you the basics of Marti’s class at the 2016 Expo, the templates elicited comments of “This is fashion—fit, form and function—that we use daily as designers so you can see the class we want next year!” Well, get ready! Plan to cut and make three a pattern and make sure it fitsyour body before you ever pick up your hooks, matching 12" stars (similar to the 5-block table runner pictured). Marti will needles and yarn. Learn how to do a “virtual try on” to know if it’s going to also demonstrate how to use the multi-size tools to cut 6 and 9 blocks. " " work for you based on how the finished garment will sit on your body and The class will also include cutting and construction techniques for the how your body moves around inside the finished garment. We will start with Zig-Zag Starry Path quilt pictured (pattern included with the template set.) what measurements to take and where to apply them to your pattern and $5.00 kit fee. Includes in-class use of Starry Path templates. If you already have finish with our magic shaping formula for making any alteration easy. You will the templates (Marti Michell Product #8586), bring them. Your learn how to make basic alterations to a pattern that you will be able to use for kit fee may be applied to template purchase price at the class. every garment you ever want to make… ever… did we mention the ever part? Student supplies. Fabric: ½ yard for block backgrounds (enough for five $5.00 kit fee. Includes 15 page resource booklet. stars), fat quarter (18 × 21 ) for long star points (enough " " Student supplies. Soft measuring tape, notebook, pencil, calculator. for four stars), fat quarter for short points (enough for five or more stars; does not need to be a stripe). Bor- der fabric, binding, etc. will not be needed in class. Tools: Thread to match project, rotary cutter with a good blade, cutting mat (12" × 18" or larger), acrylic ruler (at least 3" × 18" or larger), small scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.

36 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com Four Needle Sessions (Handsewn Classes) WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Paulhamus Paulhamus Paulhamus Paulhamus Fair View VIP Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 1 Room L

8:00 Custom Custom 4711 Temari Explore 4711 to Pattern Alterations for 4714 4709 Hawaiian Alterations for 4707 (Japanese Bead Embroidery 4706 Alteration Boot Camp Crochet & Knitting Appliqué Quilt Crochet & Knitting 12:00 Thread Balls) & Applique! Lorraine Henry Shannon & Jason Lisa Halter Shannon & Jason Marilyn Romatka Amy Loh-Kupser Mullett-Bowlsby Mullett-Bowlsby

1:00 4712 Stitch & 4712 Stitch & Fitting Click: Taking Fab Pants For Couture Hand Click: Taking Fab to 4704 4716 4715 Knit Socks and Designing for Photos of Your You! Personal FIT! Beaded Embellishing/ 4719 Photos of Your for Beginners 5:00 All Cup Sizes Handmade Projects and STYLING! Edging & Fringe Handmade Projects Gayle Wallace Connie Crawford Shannon & Jason Kathy Ruddy Cindy Rowell Shannon & Jason Mullett-Bowlsby Mullett-Bowlsby

4712 Stitch & Click: Taking Fab Photos 4713 Lingerie the Vintage Way of Your Handmade Projects Laura Nash, Sew Chic Patterns Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby & WED (#4713) 1:00 - 5:00 PM Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, Shibaguyz BERNINA CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Designz/Shibaguyz Photography Vintage lingerie is loaded with lacy feminine WED (#4712) 1:00 - 5:00 PM details! You will be working with standard lingerie ROOM 2, PAULHAMUS fabrics and notions; white tricot, extra wide lace SUN (#4712D) 12:30 - 4:00 PM (shown), ribbon and slides. Handouts share ROOM L, VIP more ideas, and creativity is encouraged! Learn step-by-step how to fashion a camisole with a personalized cup size for an end Nothing is more disappointing than finishing a result that fits like a dream. Pattern sizes from 30" - 46" chest (not full bust). fab fiber project and not being able to take an equally fab photo of it to share. $29.00 kit fee. Includes 1 yard of tricot, 3 1 yards of 6 3 wide lace, 5 yards You’ve put in the time and effort to crochet, knit, weave, spin, embroider, " of 3/8 ribbon, two rings and slides, pattern. and sew… now you should show it off with pride! This class will give you all " the tools you need to take that one (or two… or three!!) fab photo that really Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, white thread, 1 yard of transparent show off your stitch and fiber work. We’ll teach you the basics of how all pattern paper, see-through grid ruler, Scotch tape, cameras work whether you have a DSLR, point-n-shoot or just a smartphone mechanical pencil, dressmakers carbon, tracing wheel or tablet! Learn where to find the right light, how to create a professional or fabric marker, hotfix rhinestones with hotfix tool, one environment and explore a few downloadable apps to assist you in your 5/8" - 3" rhinestone button. quest for the perfect photo. Shannon & Jason will share one sure-fire tip that is certain to take your photos from drab to fab, as well as their favorite DIY 4714 Temari (Japanese Thread Balls) solutions so you can set up great photos at home. You’ll work on a few photo assignments and receive invaluable immediate feedback from the experts. Marilyn Romatka, Taproot Folk Arts Student supplies. Bring your camera, smartphone or tablet. WED (#4714) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 3, PAULHAMUS

Temari balls are exquisitely wound and embroidered gems that are given in Japan as a very special gift to a loved one on an auspicious occasion. Easy to learn at a beginner’s level, the intrigued student can follow the craft up many layers of complexity and never become bored. This class is for the beginner. Each student will have a choice of many colors of Temari ‘blanks’ so the stitching can begin right away, and we will also cover the making of the Temari ‘blanks’ in class. The product of this class may be viewed at www.taprootfolkarts.com. $30.00 kit fee. Includes hand-wound Temari ‘blank’, division pins and threads, all colors of pearl cotton 5/2 for decorative stitching, all metallics and ‘bling’ threads, Temari needle, materials to wind ‘blank’. Student supplies. Quality sewing scissors. Optional: Battery operated light.

facebook.com/sewexpo pinterest.com/sewexpo twitter.com/sewstitchexpo 37 4715 Couture Hand Beaded 4718 More Borders to Create Great Finishes Embellishing, Edging & Fringe Gayle Wallace, Custom Machine Quilting Cindy Rowell, Wonderfil Speciality Threads WED (#4718) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WED (#4715) 1:00 - 5:00 PM PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL ROOM 4, PAULHAMUS Even more ideas for piecing borders for quilts Beaded edgings and beaded fringe are the or garments. The pieced borders can be used perfect embellishing for necklines, collars, for fancy quilts or scrap quilts. Samples will be cuffs and even hems. Learn a variety of simple stitched onto index cards to refresh your memory techniques that can be used in a number later. Each card is marked with the size of the of ways to accent any project. Students will fabrics etc., for quick reference. Extend your library of finishes with this class. embellish a premade needle case utilizing techniques learned in class. $30.00 kit fee. Includes pre-cut fabrics to create a personal library of finishes, $20.00 kit fee. Includes pre-made needle case to embellish, different types index cards to sew them to and instructions. and sizes of beads, thread, and beading needle, detailed Student supplies. Scissors, seam ripper, pins, spool of neutral thread. instructions for each edging and hanging bead technique. Student supplies. Sharp embroidery scissors, reading glasses (if needed). 4719 Knit Socks for Beginners Gayle Wallace, Custom Machine Quilting 4716 Pants For You! Personal Fit and Styling! WED (#4719) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kathy Ruddy, kathyruddy.com ROOM 1, FAIR VIEW

WED (#4716) 1:00 - 5:00 PM If you can knit and purl, you can knit socks. ROOM 3, PAULHAMUS Learn the basics of knitting socks, creating Create the only pants pattern you will need heels, decreases and the Kitchener stitch. for years to come. Measurements and visual Using larger than normal, short, circular keys are the foundation for creating your own knitting needles and yarn, create a sock using custom pants pattern. Kathy will demonstrate the techniques utilized to create the mock up. Gayle will offer additional how to correctly take measurements as you options to those looking for a challenge. A warning, they are very habit work in pairs to complete your individual measurement chart. Each forming. You must be able to knit and purl to be successful in this class. member of the class will receive a visual fit chart on which Kathy will $30.00 kit fee. Includes one size 3 9" circular knitting needle, four size 3 analyze and record the changes you’ll be making to your pattern. Using double point needles, yarn, darning needle, markers, one 1 scale pattern blocks for fit, you will practice all of the fitting changes on size 4 knitting needle, instructions. the visual fit chart and practice how to use your pattern block to restyle Student supplies. Thread snips or small scissors. the leg to follow current and future trends. $25.00 kit fee. Includes Seam Allowance Curve Ruler, drafting pen, practice 4720 Floating Block Wall Hanging/Runner patterns and technique tutorial. Susan Zellers, Baby Lock Student supplies. Basic sewing supplies, good paper scissors, Scotch tape and four sheets of printer paper. WED (#4720) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM BABY LOCK CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend 4717 By using simple piecing techniques on the serg- Katrina Walker, Katrina Walker/SVP Worldwide er and contemporary block shapes, highlighted by accent shapes, the illusion of floating blocks WED (#4717) 1:00 - 5:00 PM is easily created. In this class you will experience PFAFF CLASSROOM, EXPO HALL how easy it is to piece using a serger. The final Experience paper piecing as you’ve never seen step is accenting the floating shapes with quilting using the serger. it before! Explore the world of single-layer $20.00 kit fee. Includes fabric for front, batting, backing and decorative thread. piecework as you create a beautiful, translucent Student supplies. Pins, rotary cutter, mat (18" × 24") ruler, scissors. gem made from sheer silk organza. Wow! Perfect for anyone who loves paper piecing or just loves making beautiful things. Note: Block design for class created by Sarah Rose Quilts www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRoseQuilts. $25.00 kit fee. Includes all materials needed for project, license for quilt block design, silk fabrics for constructing block, spool of silk thread to keep, machine needle. Student supplies. Appliqué scissors or similar for trimming closely to stitching, thread snips, seam ripper, pins.

38 For more information or to register 866-554-8559 or www.sewexpo.com American Sewing Guild Style Show $0 Free Eileen Moebius, ASG Group with your Daily SAT 10:30 AM Expo Admission Stage Celebrate the amazing diversity of our sewing community with the American Sewing Guild. This event features fabulous fashion, home decor and more sewn by Guild members from around the Northwest—and the U.S.! A New Look at Watercolor Quilts! ALL EVENTS ON THE EXPO FREE STAGE, SHOWPLEX Sue Purdy, Sue’s Sparklers, Stencils & Laser-cuts THU/FRI/SAT 3:30 PM Up Your Batting Average! Instead of stitching all those little squares, how about we just iron them on Nancy Goldsworthy, Nine Patch Quilt/perfectborders.com and then applique over the top? And guess what, the squares are pre-cut THU/SAT 2:30 PM, FRI/SUN 11:30 AM also. Make any color combination you’d like. Maybe Sue will even throw in some spray painted designs to add extra interest to the wall hanging. If you have ever wondered what scrim is, have trouble deciphering the Then, I’ll show you an easy way to hang your beautiful quilt. batting contents or how much loft there is, this class is for you. Sit back and relax while Nancy walks you through the stats on today’s battings. Transforming Fabric Into Art Whether you are making garments, quilts or home decor, you will know Joyce Teng, TSC Designs which one was made for the job. Knock your next project out of the park when you use the perfect batt! THU/SAT 11:30 AM, FRI/SUN 9:30 AM Sew It Reversible So It Is Reversible! Joyce will demonstrate methods to transform plain yardage into one-of- a-kind fabric that can be used in any project from traditional quilts to art Mary Grover, Quilting on the Grid LLC quilts or innovative wearables. Using Tsukeniko® ink and various tools and THU/SAT 1:30 PM materials combined with TSC Designs stencils, you will be inspired to create unique fabric art that reflect your own color and design choices. Sew fabric or quilt design strips, fabric, manipulate fabric directly to Mary’s Sew Genius™ Batting and Sewing Foundation to make reversible clothing, Watch Your Thread Weight and household items. Mary will share her tips and techniques to adapt your Michelle Umlauf, Sulky patterns so you can make reversible jumpers, vests, jackets, wraps or ponchos. THU/SAT 4:30 PM, FRI/SUN 1:30 PM Insider Tips on Cuddle Plush Fabric Learn why not all threads are equal as Michelle Umlauf from Sulky of America, Pam Hewitt, The Quilt Barn, Inc. clarifies the difference between the broad range of Sulky thread; from THU 10:30 AM, FRI 4:30 PM invisible thread to metallic thread and every polyester, cotton and rayon in between. You will learn about each type of thread, what you can or cannot Become an expert on Cuddle® plush fabric – the softest, coziest plush fabric! do with it, what size needle to use, tips for adjusting your machine and more! Use Cuddle for quilt tops, binding, and also backings (both 60 and 90 inch wide!). This fabric can be tricky at first, but Pam will share her tips and Look What You Can Do with techniques for successful sewing. See how she mixes Cuddle with quilting a New York Beauty Block cotton, double gauze and other fabrics to create beautiful baby projects. Gayle Wallace, Custom Machine Quilting Sew You’re Traveling FRI/SUN 10:30 AM Marsha McClintock, SAF-T-POCKETS Come see Gayle’s original quilt block design, the New York Beauty—a very THU/FRI/SAT 8:30 AM traditional quilt block that can be turned into something that’s not ordinary. The spikes in the block represents the crown on the Statue of Liberty and Is your first thought when planning a trip “What am I going to wear?” with the use of wild or subdued colors and a spark of beading glitz, they can See a wardrobe of interchangeable pieces you can wear for a week or be a whole new “Big Apple”. a month. Discover styles, fabrics and colors that are the best travelers. Learn how pockets add security, reversible clothes maximize versatility Doll Clothes Construction 101 and accessories pull it all together. We’ll finish with a demonstration of packing the wardrobe in a carry-on suitcase. Nadeen Ward, Dolls R SEW Fun Lush Plush Fabrics Trunk Show FRI/SUN 2:30 PM Shannon Fabrics Educators, Shannon Fabrics Let Nadeen show you how easy it really is to make doll clothes! The techniques used to make clothes are the same or similar as ‘REAL’ peoples clothes but with THU/SAT 9:30 AM a few difference. See how flat construction techniques make doll construction easy getting into armholes and other small areas. Nadeen will share her tips See what you can make with Shannon Fabrics specialty fabrics! Enjoy a trunk and techniques on necklines, how to put in a sleeve, easy elastic insertion, show of garments, accessories, crafts, bags, blankets and more! Be inspired gathering and so much more. Samples of doll clothes construction will be to create your own projects using Shannon Fabrics. shared for a close up look at how easy the techniques are.

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A Dazzling Array of Crochet and presented by Style Knitwear on the Runway Expo Vendors $0 Shannon and Jason Mullet-Bowlsby, Shibaguyz with your Daily Friday EXPO Seminar Pricing 1 Source Publications, Inc. IslandQuilter.com Shibori Dragon The Sewing Workshop Expo Admission THU/FRI 12:30 PM Shows Adorable Ideas by John Deer J.J. Handworks Sisterhood of Quilters The Smuggler’s Daughter One Needle (45 min) $6 Three Needle (2.5 hrs) $30 Shannon and Jason (aka The Shibaguyz), specialize in crochet and knitwear AllAboutBlanks.com Janome Sisters In Stitches The Stitchin Post Nightgarments that are constructed Eusing! lightweight yarns and stitched in a American Sewing Guild Inc. Jodees Inc Starr Designs The Wool House Two Needle (1.5 hrs) $20 Four Needle (4 hrs) $50 Andrew’s Gammill Jordan Fabrics Style Maker Fabrics TreadleArt, Inc Registration beautiful variety of patternsV and motifs. The style show features stunning L Apliquick KAI Scissors Sue’s Sparklers Treasures of the Gypsy contemporary designs, (many from their recent books; Designer Crochet and i Aria Design Studio / Kali Basi Sulky of America Trims On Wheels ALL STYLE SHOWS ON THE EXPO STAGE, PAVILION (2ND FLOOR) Crochet Geometry), including wraps, tops, and cardigans. If you’ve not heard of The Shibaguyz, this is your chance to see what all of the excitement is about. Lisa Kan Designs Kathy Quilts Superior Threads TSC Designs Turning Your Hobby Into a Career Baby Lock kathyruddy.com Sylvia Fine Furniture / Vaune Look Great, Feel Great, It’s All Here Modern Patterns and Fabrics Back Porch Quilts & Design Koala Viking Sewing & Vacuum Vogue Fabrics ‡ ‡ Martha Pullen Bear Paw Quilts Leilani Arts Taproot Folk Arts LLC Whims Watercolor Quilt Kits One Needle Seminars Three Needle Seminars Louise Cutting, Cutting Corners to Style Me Vintage! Bee Unique Designs Linda Kubik Terial Arts by Imagination Winline Textile Products TIME THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Bernina of America Loralie Designs International Wonderfi l Specialty Threads DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED BOXES. Please indicate your seminar choices THU/FRI/SAT 1:30 PM Laura Nash, Sew Chic Patterns Who hasn’t dreamed of turning their passion into a money-making Billie’s Designer Fabrics LoriAnne Pattern Collection The Decorating7TH AVENUE Diva SW Wynwoods Gallery & Studio below using the ID NUMBERS provided in the seminar descriptions, 8:00 am Cutting Line Design Pattern collection offers familiar comfortsmachine? made ButTHU/SAT how do 10:30 you AM turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Bo-Nash North America Inc. Lorraine Henry/Two Easy Tape The Pine Needle Yarnfl owers by Sweaterkits indicating your preferred time. Please list one alternate choice. 11:00 am fresh. 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