Seminars & Workshops - Saturday, July 13, 2013 ORDER CLASSES Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PRINT TIMETABLE/GRID (PDF) Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PRINT CLASS/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION (PDF) Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Order Form (PDF) for Fax and Mail Orders only - (for more efficiency, please order online.) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN DAILY AT 8:15 AM FOR TICKET SALES AND WILL-CALL PICKUP. VENDOR MALL OPENS 10:00 AM THURSDAY - SATURDAY. Cancellation/Exchange Policy: Absolutely NO refunds will be made for admission or class tickets—NO exceptions. However, a seminar ticket can be exchanged at the show if your class is not sold out and has not occurred. Lost or forgotten tickets cannot be replaced or refunded. If you are unable to attend, please give your tickets as a gift to a friend. *Your Admission ticket is required before entering classes. However, it is NOT required to attend the Wednesday pre-expo workshops.   * Kit Fees are payable to the instructor in classroom, while Class Fees are paid in advance when you register. Admission Ticket/Weekend Pass Admission Ticket - $ 9.00 - Good for all 3 Days Please note: Wednesday's Workshops do not require an Admission Ticket Anna Aldmon - Anna's Awesome Applique Designs     Digitizing is my passion. I digitize appliqué designs to be stitched out in the hoop. My designs are based on well-known Hand Appliqué artists such as Darcy Ashton, Pat Campbell and J. Michelle Watts. I work with each artist, under contract, to ensure their designs are captured by my interpretations, as I transform their hand appliqué designs to “Appliqué in the Hoop”. More . . . 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $8 - #SS-66 EMBROIDERY MACHINE Multiple Hoop Alignment for Large Designs Do you shy away from large embroidery designs, because you dread rehooping? Let me show you how easy it can be! At the completion of this seminar, you will have the confidence to rehoop an 18" design, using a 200 by 260 hoop. We will discuss the best types of stabilizers to use for rehooping projects. You will be shown two different techniques for utilizing registration points, which will make you’re rehooping extremely accurate. Your design doesn't have registration points? Not a problem. New embroidery machines that support at least an 8 inch hoop have built in registration points. I will show you where to find them and how to use them. Last, we will play with the endless embroidery hoop. Have you bought one, with great plans for making borders, but are a little apprehensive to try? This seminar will leave you wanting to rush home to start a border project! FEATURED SEWING EDUCATOR Sonja Bezuidenhout - Lutterloh Patterns Sonja Bezuidenhout has had a passion for sewing from a very young age and her first sewing machine was a prize won in a local competition. Born in South Africa, she first pursued a Nursing career, but then sought a change in direction and qualified as a Computer Programmer. With the arrival of her first of three girls, she decided to follow her passion and became a Dressmaker and later established a Sewing School in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. She was introduced to the Lutterloh Pattern Making System in 1993 and was so impressed with the beautiful fit, cut and style of the outfits created using the system; she began teaching her students using Lutterloh patterns. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 12:30 pm $46 - #WS-74 LIMIT 12 STUDENTS Skirt Designing with the Lutterloh Pattern Making System Skill Level: All Sonja will assist you to draft a simple plain Pencil-Skirt pattern from the Lutterloh Pattern collection (our Master Pattern). She will then show you how to apply some simple design changes. First of all how to lengthen and shorten the skirt and also changing the waistband (facings, elasticized, ribbing, contour waists & hipsters). Next we will change the skirt to an A-line, yoke, wrap & gore skirt. Lastly we will focus on bias/flirty skirts and some interesting designs. Full instructions to sew your Skirt and handy tips on a CD will also be provided. Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kits include, Drafting paper, Lutterloh Patterns needed for the workshop, CD with class contents and notes and cardboard rulers. Bring to class: Paper scissors and reading glasses WORKSHOP 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm $46 - #WS-84 LIMIT 12 STUDENTS T-Shirt Designing with the Lutterloh Pattern Making System Skill Level: All Sonja will in this Workshop show you how to draft a simple T-shirt pattern from the Lutterloh Pattern collection (our Master Pattern) and then apply some simple design changes. She will then teach you how to change the neck-line to different styles: V-Necklines, Round Necklines, Square Necklines, Boat Necklines, Basic Cowl Necklines, Keyhole Necklines, Polo/turtleneck & Funnel Neck. Full instructions to sew your T-Shirt and handy tips on a CD will also be provided. Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kits include, Drafting paper, Lutterloh Patterns needed for the workshop, CD with class contents and notes and cardboard rulers. Bring to class: Paper scissors and reading glasses Gail Bird - Igolochkoy / Birdhouse Ent. Gail is an innovator, author, lecturer, designer and teacher both nationally and internationally. For 35 years Gail has specialized in the art of IGOLOCHKOY™ (Russian Punchneedle embroidery) and has the largest collection in the world of punchneedle works, including many famous wearable and quilt artists. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $35 - #WS-72 LIMIT 15 STUDENTS French Knitted Bracelet All levels – ages 12 and up This technique is easy, intriguing and becoming very popular. Using a NEW modern tool with 3 interchangeable heads, we will knit a bracelet that stretches so it can fit any wrist. Two cords are knitted together. The beads already pre-threaded on the finest of the 2 cords are added randomly or systematically into the knit as you go. Kit: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes beads, cords, French knitting tool, bead mat, instructions and clasp. NOTE: other equipment needed will be on loan in class. Once you have completed your bracelet, you will be proficient enough to make a matching necklace and more. Samples of necklaces, head bands, purse handles and earrings will be in Gail’s trunk show in class. A modern twist to knitting on a wooden sewing spool with 4 nails! Carol Bledsoe - Sew EZ Quilting, Inc. Carol Bledsoe began sewing at an early age. She made mostly clothing and home dec items until she started quilting in 1992. She started taking quilting classes in 1995. From that point on she was hooked. Her mentor is her mom who is an avid quilter. She taught Carol that it’s OK to think outside the box. More . . . WORKSHOP 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $35 - #WS-83 LIMIT 15 STUDENTS  Key to my Heart There are four small projects available. Carol Bledsoe will guide you through the design of your choice from the pattern. We’ll share some quality stitching time. If you’re new to RedWork this is your chance to get some hands on experience with a simple project. If you’re experienced, join us and create a fun project for yourself or to give as a gift to a special friend or family member. Pattern purchase required. Kits available and will contain supplies for all of the projects pictured in the pattern. Bring to class: Fabric Requirements: Pre-wash Background Fabric - Fat Quarter Backing Fabric – Fat Quarter Batting – Fat Quarter Other Items: “Key to My Heart RedWork” Pattern DMC Size 8 Perle Cotton – #498 Turkey Red or color of your choice 2 ½” Vintage Key Size 4 Crewel Embroidery Needle 5” or 7” hoop Red Glass Beads (size 6), if desired Burgundy 1/8” Satin Ribbon Pillow Stuffing Lavender Buds Supply Fees $3.00: Instructor to supply Sticky Fabri-Solvy with all 4 pattern designs pre-printed for your convenience. This way you won’t have to waste class time tracing your design. Pattern is $10.00 (paid to the teacher in the classroom) Instructor will supply hoops for students who need them to use in class. Students have the option to purchase their hoop if desired. Kit Contents: Pattern, all fabric necessary to complete all 4 projects, Turkey Red Perle Cotton, Needle, Vintage Skeleton Key, Satin Ribbon, and pillow stuffing. In consideration of those students in class who may have fragrance sensitivities, Lavender Buds are not included in the kit. This item is available for purchase for $5.00 in our booth. Optional Kit Fee: $26.00 If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact me by Phone Toll Free at 866-210-1472 or by Email Carol@sewEZquilting.com. I look forward to meeting you in class. Carol Bonetti - Sew-ciety   Carol is an accredited Jenny Haskins Tutor. She enjoys all aspects of sewing and embroidery and sharing her passion with others. Her education includes a MS from SUNY-Binghamton. Carol has won awards for creative use of embroidery software and Rising Star Award. www.sew-ciety.com 9:00 am - 10:00 am $8 - #SS-63 Accessory Foot Power Hour How many feet can you learn in one hour? We will get busy with our feet. We will go over step by step use of at least 6 feet. Samples of each foot used in a garment, accessory or quilt will be there to inspire you to use your feet. Demonstrations will include gathering foot, ruffle, mega piping, piping, Spanish hem and many more. Paula Lamkin Bramwell - Sew-ciety   Paula has developed an International reputation for her love of sewing, quilting and embroidery. Paula started her passion for all aspects of sewing as a young girl growing up in Kentucky. She began teaching others the art of embroidery in 1999 while working with Lords Sewing Centre in Lancashire, England. More . . . 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm $8 - #SS-74 Let’s talk Technique – Jenny Style! Paula, an Internationally Accredited Educator and Division Manager of RNK's Jenny Haskins Division, explains Jenny’s time saving techniques that remove the stress from embroidering and quilting. These techniques and methods will surprise and amaze you by how simple they are to incorporate into everyday sewing. Learn to work smarter and more efficiently to bring out the magic in your creations! FEATURED LONGARM QUILTING EXPERT Pam Clarke - Designs with Lines Pam Clarke has been quilting since the late 1960's and sewing for 46 years. She lives in Spokane WA and grew up in Sacramento CA. Pam has been machine quilting and teaching machine quilting, piecing and appliqué classes since 1988. She is the owner of Homes Stitches a professional machine quilting business that was started in 1988. More . . . SEMI-HANDS-ON WORKSHOP & LECTURE 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $60 - #WS-73 LIMIT 24 STUDENTS Fearless Beginnings to Free-Motion Quilting Beginner - Techniques taught in this class can also be used on your home free motion sewing machine as well as longarm Discover the secrets to smooth quilting and the basic quilt designs using your mid-arm, Longarm or home machine. This class is designed to save time and gain confidence. If you are new to machine quilting or not comfortable with free-hand quilting this class is for you. This class will cover how to mark a quilt top, several background stitches and the seven basic quilt designs to create unlimited quilting designs to be used in blocks, borders and all-over quilting, then using the machines provided in class practice your stitching. You will be amazed how simple this is that you will be finishing those quilt tops faster than you ever thought possible. Hands-on opportunity as time allows. Hand out $7.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Fine dry erase pens and pencil for notes. * INNOVA Longarm Quilting Machines sponsor by Hunter Heirloom Quilting SEMI-HANDS ON WORKSHOP & LECTURE 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $60 - #WS-82 LIMIT 30 STUDENTS Background Designs and Shapes All Levels - Techniques taught in this class can also be used on your home free motion sewing machine as well as longarm Are you in a stipple rut? Join Pam Clarke as she shares with you her 25 favorite free-motion designs to be used as background or side to side quilting. Follow along as she draws these designs using the workbook provided with over 50 background custom designs for the student to take home with loads of ideas. Then using the Longarm machines provided stitch these a few of these designs. Swirls, leaves, waves, stars, pumpkins, holly, hearts, clamshells are just a few of the designs you’ll learn without marking. Hands-on opportunity as time allows. Kit fee: $7.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Fine dry erase pens and pencil for notes. * INNOVA Longarm Quilting Machines sponsor by Hunter Heirloom Quilting Maddie Bushman – National Janome Educator, representing Make it Sew   Maddie Bushman is a bi-lingual international educator. She teaches embroidery for the beginner/intermediate, Digitizing, Quilting, home decor and crafts. Several of her projects are featured on the internet. She has also been a television guest several times on the Kaye Wood Show (Kaye’s Quilting Friends) and Quilt Central TV. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am -12:00 pm $35 - #WS-70 includes complete kit LIMIT 10 STUDENTS Embroidered Placemat Purse: JANOME Test Drive All Levels This Placemat Purse is a fun and easy way to learn about the many new features of the Memory Craft 12000 and the Memory Craft 9900. Experience how easy it is to navigate the many different designs in the built in embroidery. This project also features many of the edit functions available such as sizing, color editing, rotating and preferred hoop selection. In addition see how beautifully they stitch the new 9mm decorative stitches. For an added bonus you will modify a button hole to accommodate those popular large buttons. Class Fee applied to purchase of machine. Included in Kit: 1 Placemat 2 yards of neutral color ¼”- ½” cord Variegated thread – cotton or polyester 12” Tear away Stabilizer Spray adhesive or washable glue stick Bring to class: basic sewing supplies WORKSHOP 1:30 pm -4:30 pm $35 - #WS-81 includes complete kit LIMIT 10 STUDENTS Embroidered Placemat Purse: JANOME Test Drive All Levels This Placemat Purse is a fun and easy way to learn about the many new features of the Memory Craft 12000 and the Memory Craft 9900. Experience how easy it is to navigate the many different designs in the built in embroidery. This project also features many of the edit functions available such as sizing, color editing, rotating and preferred hoop selection. In addition see how beautifully they stitch the new 9mm decorative stitches. For an added bonus you will modify a button hole to accommodate those popular large buttons. Class Fee applied to purchase of machine. Included in Kit: 1 Placemat 2 yards of neutral color ¼”- ½” cord Variegated thread – cotton or polyester 12” Tear away Stabilizer Spray adhesive or washable glue stick Bring to class: basic sewing supplies Helen Gibb – Helen Gibb Design, Inc.   With a vast store of self taught ribbon techniques and access to ribbons from France and Japan, Helen's incredible talents in ribbonwork are evident throughout the pages of her books—The Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers, Heirloom Ribbonwork, Ribbonwork The Complete Guide, Elegant Ribbonwork and her DVD titled Beginners Guide to Ribbonwork. More . . . WORKSHOP 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $24 - #WS-80 LIMIT 25 STUDENTS French Ribbon Rose and Pansy Dress up a jacket or hat with a beautiful rose brooch or be fashionably subtle with a cute pansy pin! This is a fabulous ribbon flower class for all skill levels, and especially beginners. You'll make one lovely rose and one sweet pansy. Kit includes ribbons to make both flowers (use wide ribbon for rose and narrow ribbon for the pansy), crinoline, needle and thread, and detailed instructions. Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: scissors, tape measure (or ruler) Clarrisa Gossett - RNK Distributing, representing Rocky Mountain Sew & Vac Clarrisa Gossett of Gilbert, AZ. is a Floriani National Education Coordinator for RNK Distributing. Clarrisa discovered the joy of sewing as a young child. As a young girl her mother taught her the basics of sewing and in a very short time it became apparent that Clarrisa had a natural talent for sewing and a special gift for creativity. More . . . 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $8 - #SS-67 Software Solutions to Embroidery Challenges: Perfect Your Designs Before Pressing Go With so many digitizers offering so many designs, we often learn the hard way to test before we commit to an embroidery. But what if you could evaluate the design without even threading your machine? Discover how to “proof” any design and make necessary corrections before you press the start button on your embroidery machine. How great is that? Rita Guzzard – Rita’s Best Designs After a career with the Department of Corrections, Rita was able to retire early and refocus her energy in exploring creative pursuits. Knowing that Rita was always a fan of garment sewing, Rita’s husband decided it was time for her to upgrade to an embroidery machine. Rita told him upfront that if she was going to embroider, she wanted to create her own designs. More . . . 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm $8 - #SS-75 Embroidery Machine “Backwards” Quilting In traditional quilting, the order is: 1. The top is pieced 2. Applique, if desired, is added to the top 3. The top, batting and backing are quilted together In “Backwards” quilting with embroidery machines, the order is reversed: 1. Batting and top fabric are hooped 2. Applique, if desired, is done by the embroidery machine 3. Backing is added to the back of the hoop, and the three layers are custom quilted 4. The block is trimmed, and then pieced with other blocks/sashings, etc. Why choose this “Backwards” technique? The advantages are numerous: 1. You “own” the quilt, from start to finish… no sending out your quilt tops 2. Not sending out your quilt tops results in a very large savings 3. You can have beautiful, custom quilting… without paying for beautiful, custom quilting 4. The results are very pleasing… each quilt will look and feel like a traditional quilt. No lumpy, bumpy areas. No unfinished or raw edges. 5. You are getting the most out of your embroidery machine… you are using it to create applique and quilting. Embroidery machines can do a lot more than just embroider! 6. This technique can be used for small items, such as pot holders, or large king sized quilts. It is very versatile. The seminar will walk the student through each step of creating a “Backwards” quilted item, from hooping, to applique, to quilting, to trimming and to piecing. Also, traditional binding is NOT used to finish the quilted item. Instead, a sort of mock binding that does not require hand work is used. Darlene Miller - Clothes For You Darlene Miller teacher, author and designer, has revolutionized the lives of countless women by redefining the standards for choosing garment styles. Her book, Your Shape, Your Clothes and You - Secrets of a Successful Wardrobe, teaches women how to dress based on their triangle, square, circle or oval body shape. Her unique concept fostered the development of a line of basic patterns for each of the shapes. More . . . 9:00 am - 10:00 am $8 - #SS-62 Easy Jackets with a Couture Look Here is a pattern you have been asking for! It is so easy and it a perfect blank canvas to showcase your art work. Each art-to-wear jacket can feature a unique fabric you have quilted, beaded or embellished. The jacket will fit, it will be comfortable and you will love hearing all the compliments about your “original design”. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $8 - #SS-68 Yes, it is a Sweatshirt! It is a transformation like no other. You can turn a sweatshirt into a beautiful one-of-a-kind "boutique quality" jacket by using embellishments, quilting techniques or a favorite fabric. With a pattern matched to your body shape your jacket will fit. You'll shock your friends when you say "it's a sweatshirt". So easy and so fun. Laura Nash - Sew Chic Pattern Company   Award winning designer, Laura Nash, began her professional career designing vintage inspired formal wear and wedding gowns for clients around the US. Her designs have been in competitions and runways from Portland OR to New York City, featured on TV, and print media. After many years of sewing, pattern making, and dressing all figure types, Laura launched Sew Chic Pattern Company, a line of modern patterns that puts a little “retro” into every style. She is also on FB, tweets, teaches, and blogs about fitting and sewing (and how to make a customized mannequin!) at www.SewChicPatterns.com 9:00 am - 10:00 am $8 - #SS-60 A Pattern for History Are you in love with vintage patterns and want to learn more about them? Learn something about the culture they were made for and what you can expect from these flea market finds by general era from the 1920’s to 1980’s and discover how they differ from modern patterns in terms of fit, sizing, technique, and pattern information. Q & A at the end. Connie Spurlock - Sew Wonderful Dreams Connie is a teacher and designer who lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her pattern company for 21 years, Sew Wonderful Dreams, specializes in paper piecing and appliqué patterns. Don’t miss Connie’s fun-filled workshops and seminars!   9:00 am - 10:00 am $8 - #SS-61 Want Some Profits in Your Craft Sales? You may be making and selling your creations but are you making any profit? Cash flow is easy but profit can slip through your fingers. Let us show you the business decisions you need to make to increase the bottom line.   2:00 pm - 3:00 pm $8 - #SS-73 Do's and Don'ts at Sweatshirt University Great jackets are being created with an old sweatshirt, fabulous fabrics and your own creativity. We'll show you the "do's and most importantly the "don'ts" as well as every shortcut we know. Learn to embellish, iron on crystals and make hidden pockets easily. You will love this project and it works for kids too. Even beginners can be successful! Anne St. Clair - Needle Nook Fabrics During her 29 years as owner of Needle Nook Fabrics in Wichita, KS, Anne St Clair has had the opportunity to help thousands find comfort and success in garment and lingerie sewing. Specializing in knits, lingerie and stretch wovens and has developed and taught a variety of construction techniques. This led her to address a crucial need among women. More . . . 11:00 am - 12:30 pm $12 - #SS-69 Camisoles Fit for Any Figure Anne has designed her own patterns for chemise or princess style camisoles. She will show you how to make adjustments for your unique size including a No-Nonsense Full Bust Adjustment.