Expo Stage Presentations

 

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

 

Thursday
 

10:30	Stabilizer Know How | Tracey Sims for Zundt Design
11:15	Why Didn't I Think of That! | Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com
12:00	Let's Ditto! | Kathy Fromme for SVP Worldwide
12:45	Move into Free-Motion Quilting with Six Basic Shapes! | RaNae Merrill for Free Motion Mastery in a Month / RaNae Merrill Quilt Design
1:30	Martelli Enterprises Sensational Table Demo | Joallyn Cartwright for Martelli Enterprises
2:15	The Best Tool for the Job - Choosing Needles for Your Handwork | Richard Kennair for Global Artisans
3:00	Over the Edge Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
3:45	Fun with Free Motion Rulers and Templates | Karol Fischback (AKA. "Karol with a K") for Imagine That & More
4:30	Dancing With The Stars and American IDOL: Latest Updates with Dazzling Garments | Joe Vecchiarelli for French European Inc.
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Friday
 

10:30	Stabilizer Know How | Tracey Sims for Zundt Design
11:15	Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer! | Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com
12:00	Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show | Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative
1:15	Let's Ditto! | Kathy Fromme for SVP Worldwide
2:00	Move into Free-Motion Quilting with Six Basic Shapes! | RaNae Merrill for Free Motion Mastery in a Month / RaNae Merrill Quilt Design
2:45	The Foundation Paper Piecing Revolution | Chuck Ely for Legit Kits
3:30	The Best Tool for the Job - Choosing Needles for Your Handwork | Richard Kennair for Global Artisans
4:15	Quilters SOS | Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

Saturday
 

10:30	Are Ewe Wondering about Wool? | Megan Sorn for Imagine That & More
11:15	A Pressing Matter | Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu
12:00	The Foundation Paper Piecing Revolution | Chuck Ely for Legit Kits
1:00	Martelli Enterprises Sensational Table Demo | Joallyn Cartwright for Martelli Enterprises
1:45	Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony | Nancy Cann for Quilts of Valor Foundation
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 Aaron Ingraham
4:00	Let's Ditto! | Kathy Fromme for SVP Worldwide
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.

 

Are Ewe Wondering about Wool?

Megan Sorn for Imagine That & More

Wool appliqué is a wonderful hobby because it is easy to stitch, tactile and portable. Since wool can be felted, you don’t have to turn under the edges when you applique. Wool puffs up beautifully when stitched onto a background. Learn the ins-and-outs of how to purchase, cut and apply wool appliqué to create colorful designs. Megan will explain the best threads and coordinating needles to produce embellished pieces that are sure to impress.

 

Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer!

Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com

Are you heavier than your ideal weight? Has your body morphed from an hour glass into a sausage? Kathy uses her body as a human coat hanger to demonstrate how her garment's shapes and details keep the eye away from your trouble areas and looking at your best features. See how different fabrics can shorten the construction process and affect how you look and feel in your clothes.

 

Cosplay Runway Show & Contest

Commentated by Aaron Ingraham
Learn about Cosplay experiences and follow along on 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.

 

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.

 

Fun with Free Motion Rulers and Templates

Karol Fischbach (aka "Karol with a K")  for Imagine That & More

There are so many fun rulers and templates available to help you create shapes in your free motion quilting. Karol will show you her personal favorites and share some of the designs she has created using them. No matter what type of machine you have, rulers can enhance your quilting projects and make "stitch-in-the-ditch" a sinch!

 

Let's Ditto! 

Kathy Fromme for SVP Worldwide

Start creating the moment inspiration strikes. No more chalking and pinning paper patterns, just choose your pattern, project and cut!

 

Martelli Enterprises Sensational Table Demo

Joallyn Cartwright for Martelli Enterprises

Learn how to cut with 100% accuracy, slice your cutting time in half and experience pain free cutting with our ergonomic height adjustable workstations and tools.

 

Move into Free-Motion Quilting with Six Basic Shapes! 

RaNae Merrill for Free Motion Mastery in a Month/RaNae Merrill Quilt Design

Did you know that six basic shapes are the building blocks of all quilting patterns? Learn them with my fun and easy "quilting yoga" movements that your body already knows and instantly get into the quilting groove! Then learn how to combine these six shapes to create any quilting design. Quilters of all levels can use this quilting technique for either a domestic or longarm machine.

 

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

Nancy Cann 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.

 

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.)

 

Stabilizer Know How

Tracey Sims for Zundt Design

Learn how to make the correct choice of stabilizer for your machine embroidery project.

 

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.

 

Why Didn't I Think of That!

Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com

Join Kathy as she shares random techniques to perform sewing skills faster and easier with better results than the traditional approach.