Expo Stage Presentations

 

See what's new and trending with presentations on the Expo Stage. FREE with general admission.

Looking for even more presentations? Click here for The Spot schedule.

 

Thursday
 

10:30	For the Love of Applique | Dianne Springer for Dianne Springer Designs
11:15	Ruler Work Quilting on Your Home Sewing Machine | Susan Enderson for Sew Sew Studio, LLC / Janome
12:00	The Foundation Paper Piecing Revolution | Chuck Ely for Legit Kits
12:45	One Machine Does It All! The Ultimate Quilting Experience | Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center
1:30	The Best Tool for the Job - Choosing Needles for Your Handwork | Richard Kennair for Global Artisans
2:15	Over the Edge Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
3:00	A Pressing Matter | Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu
3:45	Hey Quilters! Don't Overlook the OVERLOCKER | Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center
4:30	Dancing With The Stars and American IDOL: Latest Updates with Dazzling Garments | Joe Vecchiarelli for French European, LLC
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Friday
 

10:30	Air Thread Serger Demo | Katy Mitchell for Sew Sew Studio, LLC / Janome
11:15	How To Use Zippers By-The-Yard | Renee Kapitanski for Sallie Tomato
12:00	Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show | Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative
1:00	Hey Quilters! Don't Overlook the OVERLOCKER | Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center
1:45	Studio 180 Design Tools - Basic | Kelly Garcia for Two Crafty Mooses
2:30	Over the Edge Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
3:15	Fascinating Wool World | Bob Moosa for The Wool House
4:00	Quilters SOS | Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu
4:30	For the Love of Applique | Dianne Springer for Dianne Springer Designs
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

Saturday
 

10:30	Bagmaking Made Easy | Renee Kapitanski for Sallie Tomato
11:15	One Machine Does It All! The Ultimate Quilting Experience | Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center
12:00	The Foundation Paper Piecing Revolution | Chuck Ely for Legit Kits
12:45	Over the Edge Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
1:45	Ruler Work Quilting on Your Home Sewing Machine | Susan Enderson for Sew Sew Studio, LLC / Janome
2:30	Sewing's Next Generation: Youth Fashion & Project Show | Hosted by Liz Fredrick of Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
3:00	Cosplay Runway Show & Contest | Commentated by Casey Renee of Casey Renee Cosplay
4:00	Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony | Karen Trombley for Quilts of Valor Foundation
4:30	Super Prize Drawing

 

 

A Pressing Matter 

Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu

Pressing is a crucial step in any project. It is the best way to guarantee your seams are as accurate as possible. This presentation will introduce you to the best products and techniques to enhance your accuracy. Providing you with the perfect finishing touches on every project.

 

Air Thread Serger Demo

Katy Mitchell for Sew Sew Studio, LLC / Janome

Demonstration of the ease of threading and different finishes from rolled hems to double needle seams. What can you do with your serger?

 

Bagmaking Made Easy

Renee Kapitanski for Sallie Tomato

If you think bagmaking is challenging, you haven't tried sewing with Sallie Tomato. Come see why Sallie Tomato designs patterns to make you successful in your bagmaking journey. A trunk show of various bags and craft patterns will be presented.

 

Cosplay Runway Show & Contest

Commentated by Casey Renee of Casey Renee Cosplay
Casey will share her Cosplay experiences and narrate you along a journey of costume art created by fellow Expo attendees – Cosplayers, Reenactors, and Costumers. Click HERE for complete details and to learn how you can participate.

 

Dancing With The Stars and American IDOL: Latest Updates with Dazzling Garments

Joe Vecchiarelli for French European, Inc.

We will show some of the latest garments worn on the two televions shows, and hear all the the behind-the-scene latest show talk. You will not want to be left out of hearing the latest from the two top rated shows in America today.

 

Fascinating Wool World

Bob Moosa for The Wool House

Get some insight into the product of wool from fiber to garment. Learn about the unique benefits, performance and fabric attributes of wool. This presentation will answer the question “What is Wool” and outlines the benefits and properties of wool and detailed uses for wool.

 

Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show

Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative

Join Nick for a celebration of fashion sewing. Nick will showcase his designs and host this special event. You are invited to participate! Walk the Expo Runway to show off the fashion you have been sewing. From jackets and tops to dresses and pants...give your favorite creation its moment in the spotlight. To participate in the Runway Fashion Show, click HERE to register. All participants will receive FREE General Admission on Friday.

 

For the Love of Applique

Dianne Springer for Dianne Springer Designs

Say goodbye to frayed raw edge applique! Dianne will share her best practices for applique that will have your master pieces last a lifetime, even after hundreds of washings.

 

How To Use Zippers By-The-Yard

Renee Kapitanski for Sallie Tomato

Have you always wanted to use zippers by the yard, but don't know how to use them? Come see how easy and versatile it is as well as money saving when you make your own to the length that you need.

 

Hey Quilters! Don't Overlook the OVERLOCKER

Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center

BERNINA took the scare out of the Overlocker with the new L 8 Series! See some of the amazing features of the BERNINA L 890 Overlocker/Coverstitch Combo. From the One-Step BERNINA Air Threading system, to the simplicity of on-screen navigation, your machine will guide you through the steps to success every time. This quiet machine can make a quilt top, add decorative stitching, secure the edge and even attach the binding. Optional presser feet will make it even easier to exceed your creative limits.

 

One Machine Does It All! The Ultimate Quilting Experience

Louise Duffy for Atlanta & Augusta Sewing Center

Level Up your quilting creativity with the NEW Ultimate Quilters Experience! Take total control over the entire quilting process with the Swiss Engineered BERNINA B 770 QE. From piecing to quilting, you control it all with ease. Do you dream of .... Perfect seam allowances? Dual feed? HUGE bobbin? Total Creative Control of decorative stitches? Stitch Regulation? Computerized Edge-to-edge quilting? Powerful motor? Built in tutorials? You CAN have it all! And an amazing gift package with OSQE exclusive pricing, while supplies last.

 

Over the Edge Binding Techniques

Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft

Show quality binding every time and it's EASY! Learn tips for making, sewing, and finishing up your quilt binding. Bonus demo on piping and scalloped edges.

 

Quilters SOS

Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu

Have you been in search of tips and tricks to enhance your projects? Quilters SOS will include details on everything you need from start to finish. This presentation covers the fundamentals that you need to know. Guaranteeing your future successes with every project, every step of the way. All while teaching you about the latest products and techniques available to the modern sewist.

 

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

Karen Trombley for Quilts of Valor Foundation

Join us in acknowledging the service and sacrifice of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, as we award comforting and healing Quilts of Valor to those whose lives have been touched by war.

 

Ruler Work Quilting on Your Home Sewing Machine

Susan Enderson for Sew Sew Studio, LLC / Janome         

Quilting with Templates – See a demonstration of rulers used to quilt on a home sewing machine...spinning ruler, aclam shell and a straight edge ruler.

 

Sewing's Next Generation: Youth Fashion & Project Show

Hosted by Liz Fredrick of Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
This fashion and trunk show featuring students ages 18 and under will be SEW much fun! Get an insight into the interests and talents of our newest sewing enthusiasts as they show off their latest accomplishments. Whether it hangs in the closet, hangs on a wall or hangs out on beds and sofas, the creativity involved will inspire audiences of all ages. Don't miss it! (If you know a young person who might like to participate, click HERE for more information.)

 

Studio 180 Design Tools - Basic

Kelly Garcia for Two Crafty Mooses

An introduction to the basic Studio 180 Tools and how they work. Come see why Kelly is so excited about them!

 

Super Prize Drawing
Fabulous prize packages and sewing machines are awarded daily at this drawing. You will receive your Super Prize Drawing Ticket at the Expo. Drawings are held at 5:15pm on Thursday and Friday, and at 4:30pm Saturday on the Expo Stage inside the Exhibit Hall. Winners must be present with a photo ID to claim their prize.

 

The Best Tool for the Job - Choosing Needles for Your Handwork

Richard Kennair for Global Artisans

Handwork is more and more popular. But how do you choose the most appropriate needle for your task? Richard will go through the process of making needles and what the different types of needles are best for different hand crafts.

 

The Foundation Paper Piecing Revolution

Chuck Ely for Legit Kits

A brief introduction to the basics of Foundation Paper Piecing followed by our company's novel approach to the art form. Legit Kits uses the full spectrum of colors and our revolutionary block system makes even the most complex designs easy to sew.