Make-It Take-It projects are a great way to learn new things at the
Expo. They’re quick little projects that put your hands on a new technique or
product in an informal, fun atmosphere. Look for the samples on display at the
Expo in the Registration area, along with signs directing you to participating
Exhibitors’ booths.
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Create Your Own Label
Early Times Workshop
Using an antique Featherweight 221 sewing machine, create a simple label to use on your next quilt or garment. Personalize it at home to reflect your pertinent info.
Cost: $3.00
Time: on-going
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Victorian Elegance Tote
Sew Artfully Yours
You will learn to dye lace and silk screen…all in one short mini class. First you will silkscreen a beautiful image onto your tote and then while that is drying, you will see just how easy it is to hand dye lace. Make it for a gift or treat yourself and keep it to take to class…it’s the perfect size for all your sewing goodies.
Cost: $9.00 Time: sign up at booth
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Ladder Yarn Necklace
Karen's Quilt & Bead Shop
Crochet a simple necklace with ladder yarn. The yarn makes it look like it's beaded.
Cost: $5.00 (includes crochet hook to keep) Time: on-going
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Chenille Bunny
Fabric Creations
Learn to make a faux chenille applique using the OLFA chenille cutter.
Cost: $6.00 Time: 11:00, 3:00, 4:00 |
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Fun with Paper Beads
Akonye Kena
Have fun with paper beads. Learn a variety of techniques to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keychains from paper beads and support self sufficiency projects at the same time.
Cost: $5.00 Time: on-going |
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Yo-Yo Coin
The Button Hole
Learn how to make a fabric yo-yo, accent it with a button and turn it into an adorable coin purse by sewing onto a metal purse frame. Sewn by hand in about 30 to 45 minutes.
Cost: $8.00 Time: on-going |
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Quilted Tissue Holder
Cindy's Sew Easy Shoppe
Quilt a fabric sandwich, then construct a tissue holder.
Cost: Donation for Comfort Quilt Project Time: 10:30-5 |
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Embellished Lace Appliques
TSC Designs
Choose from an assortment of TSC’s beautiful Lace appliques, then add color with Tsukineko inks and embellish with glitter. With your finished project you can add a touch of elegance to a jacket, your favorite jeans, a t-shirt or blouse.
Cost: $3.00 Time: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00
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Live Life in Layers – Side Button Collar
Great Copy Patterns
Keeping warm can be fun and fashionable with this comfy yarn trimmed Side Button Collar from Great Copy #2535 North Bay Accessories. This quick and easy fleece accessory adds warmth without bulk. Wear it under coats and jackets for outdoor comfort or under a sweater or cardigan at your home or office to help keep your neck and shoulders warm. Pattie will show you how to sew on fleece, apply snaps and the hand stitches needed to apply yarn for the decorative edge.
Cost: $8.00 Time: check at booth |
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Woven Watch Band
Barb Originals
Weave a lovely watch band. Learn a good closure technique then add one of those strapless watch faces that are in your drawer at home.
Cost:$6.00 Time: sign up at booth
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Chicks with Hattitude
Sew Wonderful Dreams
Come make a tea towel with the most adorable chick. Choose your choice of fabrics and pair it with tea towel of your choice. Learn applique, about the applique sheet, how to iron-on crystals and make someone special a gift at the same time.
Cost: $5.00 (includes tea towel) Time: Check at booth
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Crystal Embellished Scarf
Sue's Sparklers
Learn how to embellish a patterned scarf with Swarovski iron on crystals.
Cost: $10.00 Time: Check at booth
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Full Circle Bookmark
Country Stitchin
Try making this cool bookmark. It's fast and easy. This neat technique can be used on numerous projects from garments to quilts. Jazz up a bag or pillow!
Cost: $3.00 Time: check at booth |
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Art Classics
SewkeysE by Emma Seabrooke
Designs by Hope Yoder
Some Art Fabric
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