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Joe Vecchiarelli
Tuesday 8/15/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB200X, MDB260X, MDB300X, MDB360X
2-Day Workshop: Tuesday AND Wednesday 9am-5pm Flat patterns are necessary, but not necessarily the best starting point for accurate fitting and designing for your three-dimensional figure. Join expert fitter and designer Joe Vecchiarelli in this multi-day draping exp VIEW MORE...
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Annie Smith
Tuesday 8/15/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB204X, MDB264X
These quilted jackets are everywhere in ready-to-wear! You see them on Instagram, Pinterest and Etsy. In this class, you will get to create an original. Yours! Join Annie as she guides you through every single step. You will discover how truly easy it is to put together. Your jacket will have a b VIEW MORE...
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Judy Kessinger
Wednesday 8/16/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB302X, MDB362X
This is the day Judy shares something exciting with her sewing friends. Known as The Fit Doctor, Judy will spend the day administering to you -- dosing you with a new enthusiasm for sewing clothes you’ll love to wear, as she diagnoses and treats the causes of your diminished enthusiasm abou VIEW MORE...
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Linda Davis
Wednesday 8/16/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB304X, MDB364X
We invite you to join us as we create essential fashion items for your 18-inch doll. Your doll will be ready for anything with a basic dress using the Evelyn pattern from Paisley Bunny Designs and a coordinating denim jacket from Liberty Jane Patterns.. Making smaller scale clothes is a grea VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Wednesday 8/16/23 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB305X, MDB365X
Eric has always loved the 3-dimensional effect Libby achieved with her free motion stitching. He brought her directions up to date using some of the new Sulky metallic threads and improved stabilizers. What a fantastic way to experiment with various threads and stabilizers that you might have nev VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A 2X
Unlock the mystery of stabilizing for all your sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery projects. Learning the differences between the various stabilizers can open a world of possibility and allow you to choose confidently whenever you have a project in mind. VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A 3X
The fashions of athleisure -- yoga pants, leggings and tops -- are now part of our everyday wardrobes. And they’re really fun to sew. Learn to make the most fashionable and wearable versions as you explore the components with an expert. Kathy, an experienced fitter who loves to work with kn VIEW MORE...
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Michael Kralicek
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A 4 X
Ditto is a game-changer for the sewing industry! If you think this is just a projector, think again. It is a network of patterns that are customizable to your body shape. You will have an arsenal of paperless patterns at your fingertips, over 900 presently. Michael will walk you through the steps VIEW MORE...
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Jill McCloy
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 5X, B21
Let us make a sample booklet! This four-page, double-sided sampler displays a variety of sashiko designs, woven sashiko and a bit of Boro technique. The cover will include Boro and an original dragonfly design and is lined with pockets to keep all your sashiko tools together. Learn to make a twis VIEW MORE...
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Tana Mueller
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 6X, B22
We are going to build a Texas Bluebonnet quilt block using 39 pieces or petals that are meticulously placed and never touch a needle or thread. The finished block is 12.5 x 10.5-inches and can be mounted on any cotton fabric, or added to a denim jacket, a cotton tote bag, and decorative towels, j VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 7X, B23
ScanNCut allows you to turn your scanned images into extraordinary one-of-a-kind cut designs. Learn the differences between Direct Cut and Scan to Cut data, and how to fine-tune your settings to get the best possible scans. Also, is there an advantage to using one type of data over the other? Pra VIEW MORE...
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Melissa Bryan
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 8X, B24
Combine your love of quilting with the accuracy of machine embroidery. Melissa will show you how to piece together a log cabin block in the hoop of your embroidery machine. She will show you how to produce near perfect quilt blocks whether you are a beginner or experienced quilter. This is a grea VIEW MORE...
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Annie Smith
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 9X, B25
Annie Smith shares her award-winning technique for machine appliqué, which is sure to make the art of appliqué easy and fun through her simple and straightforward methodology. In this class, you will learn the fundamental steps of how to use fusible web to secure your applique shapes prior to sti VIEW MORE...
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Donelle McAdams
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A10X, B26
Join us for a Play Date using templates for quilting. No free motion or template quilting experience needed. You will walk through the basics and then you will have the opportunity to play with the templates to experience the ease of quilting with templates. You will also be shown how to use the VIEW MORE...
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Nick Coman
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A11X, B27
This little jacket will quickly become one of your favorites to throw on over a tee or button up shirt. It looks just as at home with jeans as it does with a tank dress. Create your very own out of a mid-weight cotton, with inspiration from Nick’s collection. He will show the various possib VIEW MORE...
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Linda Davis
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A12X, B28
Custom placemats and napkins can add just the right touch to your table. But they can be expensive, and they are often hard to find! We have the solution for you: make your own and do it quickly and professionally—on your serger! In this class, you will use the amazing Bernina Air Threading VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Thursday 8/17/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A13X, B29
Have fun and build your serger skills at the same time. This is the perfect class for everyone who loves to sew and wants to increase their dexterity with the serger. Discover a fantastic collection of bags, zipper techniques and serger tricks – all wrapped up in helpful tips and lots VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Thursday 8/17/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A 1
When making a garment it becomes faster and more accurate to create your fit on a dress form. Learn to make simple adjustments with easy placement of sizing material on the form to mimic your shape instantaneously. You will eliminate the frustration of fitting the paper pattern (flat) to your bod VIEW MORE...
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Kathy McMakin
Thursday 8/17/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B17
When sewists talk about sergers do you feel like you need a translator? Upper loopers…lower loopers… chain loopers…differential feed…five needles…. WHAT??? You have got to be kidding! Kathy will start at the VERY BEGINNING, explaining the ins and outs of sergers VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Thursday 8/17/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B18
We have all had it happen, we follow the pattern directions closely, yet the hem on your newly constructed garment fails to lay flat and smooth. Or you are asked to hem that gown, only to have it curl and stretch, or worse, the rolled hem pulls away creating more of a problem. Jim will explain se VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Thursday 8/17/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B19
We so very often have bodies that have different lengths and different widths from side to side from center front and center back! Amazingly we are not all symmetrical, but patterns are made for only the right side. No wonder we have fitting issues. Sometimes it is just a slight difference and so VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Thursday 8/17/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B20
A humorous, educational, and interactive lecture including a game with prizes! Catherine will take you on a trip around the globe with the quilts from her 2017 exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago and Houston. Learn how she found her inspiration, why she chose the stitches she u VIEW MORE...
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Linda McGehee
Thursday 8/17/23 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
C33X
The myriad of sewing machine feet and accessories available make basic sewing and creative embellishment far easier than ever before! The proper foot makes formerly not-so-simple tasks come alive with ease, increasing efficiency and accuracy. It is fun to achieve delightfully original and stunnin VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
C34
When your car's not running, you go to the mechanic. Faucet drips, the plumber. Not feeling well, the physician. But where do you go when your embroidery design does not stitch out right? You know that perfect design you saw online, beautifully flowing fills, textures, with detailed outlining VIEW MORE...
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Jill McCloy
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
C35
You WILL have fun in this class, in fact we dare you not to! Add a little surprise to your quilts with dozens of embellishment ideas. Begin with couching, add free-motion doodling, decorative stitches by hand and machine, dimensional appliques, fabric manipulation, and tucks. Now add coloring, sp VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
C36, D52
We judge a pattern by its fit and whether it flatters our figure. Do you find that commercial patterns are created with one body shape in mind, and that shape is never yours? Get the most out of your store-bought patterns by learning Joe’s techniques that will help you alter any pattern to VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
C37, D53, E69
Create the only pant pattern you’ll need for years to come! Measurements and visual keys are the foundation for creating your own custom pants pattern. Each member of the class will receive a visual fit chart on which Kathy will analyze and record the changes you’ll be making to your VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C38, D54XY
Folk Art Embroidery is gaining popularity among sewers of all ages. Learn this relaxing and portable art form by applying some basic hand embroidery stitches to a specially designed pre-printed sampler. Catherine will show you some novel embellishment techniques that add to the fun. Learn Catheri VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
C39
Get familiar with your electronic cutter. Libby will share her knowledge for successful fabric cutting. Learn the intricacies of stabilizing fabrics, with or without a backing for clean, crisp cuts. No-sew fabric projects are a breeze, and tedious trimming of applique pieces in the hoop will be a VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C40, D56XY
Hands down, the two most popular projects for those new to machine embroidery are t-shirts and towels. Learn the proper way to stabilize these unusual fabrics, hooping techniques for those hard-to-hoop items and how to choose the right embroidery designs for your project. Join us to see how easy VIEW MORE...
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Joline Wunderl
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C41, D57XY
If you have been afraid to quilt your own projects, be afraid no longer! You will be amazed at the professional results you can achieve by quilting with your embroidery machine. We will use the amazing BERNINA Clamp Hoop and a few expert tips to quilt a sample that you can finish later as a place VIEW MORE...
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Nick Coman
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C42, D58XY
Quilting without rulers, and almost no rules is a fantasy for many quilters. Join Nick to learn all about piecing curves, how to deal with mini pieces and extremely thin lines while creating a quilt that can be either figurative or abstract. Bring your own fabrics in colors and patterns that spea VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
C43, D59, E75
Get your fill. . . of border stitches that is! No more under-quilted borders and sashing. Discover time saving tools and learn some quilting tips that will result in a professional look. Beginners or experienced quilters will benefit from these free motion exercises. As a bonus, you will get the VIEW MORE...
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Thomas Friedenbach
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C44, D60XY
What is a serger? How does a serger work? Why do I need a serger? We will answer these questions and more as you use the new Bernina L890 to make a cozy, child/teen sized hoodie. We will start with the anatomy of a serger to give you a foundational knowledge of what is going on under-the-hood so VIEW MORE...
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Kathy McMakin
Thursday 8/17/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C45, D61XY
Intimidated? Fear not! The serger is your friend! It is the perfect companion for your sewing machine, as it always makes you look like a professional (even if you are not). Knowing your serger, what it can do and how to do it will take your sewing to a whole new level. Learn how a serger works VIEW MORE...
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Linda McGehee
Thursday 8/17/23 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
D49XY
Create wonderful wearables, wall hangings, table runners and accessories with an artistic approach using Spiral Patchwork. Simply sew strips of fabric together, fold and sew into a tube. When the tube is opened, the design is repeated with no waste. Add new angles by shifting a ruler. Serge to cr VIEW MORE...
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Rhonda Pierce
Thursday 8/17/23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
D50
Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle before it breaks really that important? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Thursday 8/17/23 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
D51XY
Hurray! Back to hands-on Classes! Bring a pair of scissors and some “Scotch” tape and have a hands-on experience in using the Seam Method of pattern alteration. It is an amazing way to get your patterns to fit your body. Of the three different methods of pattern alteration, the seam m VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Thursday 8/17/23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
D55
We all love those fancy fonts with all the swirls and curls to add elegance to any project. Think about using fonts to add personality, whether happy or sad, silly or serious, it’s easier than you think! We’ll talk about where to find fonts, how to access them in Silhouette Studio and VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Thursday 8/17/23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
E66
The details are often found in the finishing of a project. But how often have we come to the hem of a shirt and gotten careless because we thought no one would see it? Let us change it up so those hems can hang out, so to speak. When you start thinking outside the box you can create flawless hems VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Thursday 8/17/23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
F84X, G100
Discover why draping is the secret to truly fit the body and develop basic draping and patternmaking skills with hands on experience. Create a draped bodice (back and front) using a standard dress form, then turn the resulting muslin into a pattern using garment industry techniques. The resulting VIEW MORE...
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Heather Kojan
Thursday 8/17/23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
F86X, G102
Get in on the fabric weaving craze! Warning: this is totally addictive. Heather will guide you through the basic foundation set up and how to weave a tumbling block textile. Then you will get to see several examples of how color and pattern play out in different ways using this technique. We will VIEW MORE...
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Deb Atchison
Thursday 8/17/23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
F90X, G106
Hazy Hills is made of 49 shades of Kona solids, and like dynamite, comes in a small package but makes a mountainous impression. This class will help you organize your kit, walk you through the steps in piecing your blocks, and teach you how to assemble them into a 15 X 20 beautiful work of art. W VIEW MORE...
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Tamara Evans
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H113X
Have you ever embroidered something, even correctly followed the directions, and the results are an unacceptable surprise? This class focuses on decoding the enigmas of unexpected outcomes, what causes them and how to fix them. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers alike will learn the causes (and VIEW MORE...
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Donelle McAdams
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H115X
Just when you thought you knew all the latest sewing hacks that existed - along comes an educator that introduces new ways to use what you already have, new tools to make your job easier and tips and techniques that will save you a lot of time and frustration. DO NOT MISS THIS LECTURE/DEMO! Get t VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H119X
Want a quick, easy, fun project to do with your family this summer? Looking for a way to get started in sublimation? Sublimation is a method of printing that transfers a design onto a material or fabric using ink and heat. Join Libby as she covers the basics and offers helpful hints for using Art VIEW MORE...
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Michael Kralicek
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H120X, J136
Tired of doing the same old embroidery? Feeling like things are stagnant with your machine embroidery? Want something exciting? If you answered yes to any or all the questions, it is time to reinvigorate your machine embroidery with Michael and his team. You will explore ribbon embroidery, fringe VIEW MORE...
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Linda Davis
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H121X, J137
Using just one Charm Pack plus a pretty fabric for the borders is all you need to make a quick and delightful small quilt. In this class, you will learn how to sew a perfect quarter inch seam as you construct a classic patchwork layout. Linda will teach you how to have all of your pieces match up VIEW MORE...
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Heather Kojan
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H122X, J138
This skill builder class is focused on the most versatile building block in a quilter's bag of tricks, the half-square triangle. Explore a dozen ways to make half square triangles, learn the math behind it, and play with a collection of tools to help make them more quickly and accurately. Inc VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H123X, J139
Learn how to finish your quilts on a domestic machine while enjoying all the control of your walking foot. Learn how to prep your tops for quilting with your walking foot, including marking and basting techniques. Then, make several stitched samples using different quilting styles including match VIEW MORE...
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Annie Smith & Joline Wunderl
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H124X, J140
If you have been wrestling with the idea of trying out a serger, this is the class you do not want to miss! Most people test drive a car before they purchase it, so why not test drive a serger! Learn what a serger can do, the type of projects you can produce, the various features that are offered VIEW MORE...
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Kathy McMakin
Friday 8/18/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H125X, J141
Unbelievable! A whole knit tee-top in just a few hours? Are you kidding me? You can do it! We promise! It’s quick, easy, looks very professional, and it’s all created with your serger. We have chosen a luscious, soft-as-butter knit in combination with its dyed-to-match ribbing to make VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Friday 8/18/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
H114
Knits can confound even the most seasoned embroiderer from time to time. Alicia has had plenty of experience working with a wide range of knits over the years, and has collected all her favorite, tried and true techniques for you. Join her as she shares her collection of top tips and easy tricks VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Friday 8/18/23 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
H116, J132
Learn the fundamentals of draping pants as you work along with Joe to create a basic straight pant using a body form. This includes learning about taking proper measurements, comparing them to the body form, calculating for and drawing the initial pattern from those measurements and then tweaking VIEW MORE...
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Rhonda Pierce
Friday 8/18/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
J129
Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle before it breaks really that important? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Friday 8/18/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
J130
Feel like you’re missing out on something? Like knowing how to hoop things that just don’t look hoop-able? Those days are over, as Alicia shares easy ways to tame those seemingly impossible items and get them under your embroidery needle without a struggle. As with all her courses, VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Friday 8/18/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
J131
Frustrations abound with the challenge of fitting anything other than a B cup for the bust. So, whether you are larger or smaller, full, or flat, rounded or pointed, or some other interesting combination, this is the class that will help you come out a winner in the fitting battle with the bust! VIEW MORE...
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Jill McCloy
Friday 8/18/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
J133
Do you have accessory feet that beg the questions, “Why did I buy this foot?” Or this foot came with my machine, but what does it do? Either way, this lecture is for you, whether you are a garment maker, quilter, doll maker, heirloom stitcher or home dec diva, you will find uses to ma VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Friday 8/18/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
J135
Print and Cut -- it's one of the most-used techniques with electronic cutters! The ability to print then cut your designs allows you to create a wide variety of projects to include stickers, invitations, and sublimation! We'll cover many different techniques for successful cutting, then w VIEW MORE...
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Tamara Evans
Friday 8/18/23 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
K145X
Every embroiderer, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran, has, at some point, been plagued by puckered designs, outraged by skewed outlines, and frustrated by fabric shadow-through. Learn simple, successful methods to combine fabric, designs, and stabilizers for picture perfect results. We will VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Friday 8/18/23 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
K151X
Libby has found a new way to use an ink jet printer to create designs using photos or multi-colored images, adding them to any type of fabric using Siser’s new Direct to Vinyl (DTV) products. Your projects will take on a whole new dimension. Learn the secrets of working with this fantastic VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
K146
There is a difference between “Home Made” and “Hand Made” when it comes to garment sewing. Jim will share some of his best sewing secrets to put an end to “Home Made.” He will discuss how to make an invisible zipper installation look flawless, make any zipper invi VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
K147
Explore how the serger operates from the inside out as you learn how width is used to improve stitches, how to create a perfect balanced-tension control strip to test your stitches for each new fabric and thread you use, a sequential tension formula that works on any model and with all thread typ VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K148, L164XY
Have you struggled with sleeves that are too big, too small, or just don’t seem quite right? Join Joe for this hands-on sleeve pattern drafting class. You will be using your very own measurements to create a pattern that is perfect for you. Once you have a basic well-fitting sleeve, you can VIEW MORE...
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Jill McCloy
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K149, L165XY
No drawing ability needed, really. You willl use simple stencils to trace designs onto freezer paper-backed muslin…. How easy is that? Then, starting with crayons, you will simply color (mostly inside the lines). Jill will help you with shading and application techniques, then take you on VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K150, L166XY
Dating back to the late sixteenth century, Dorset buttons are a great way to embellish your quilting project and knitwear. Finish them as jewelry pieces if you wish. They are functional too! Start the class by making the traditional Blandford cartwheel to learn the basics before discussing some v VIEW MORE...
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Nick Coman
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K152, L168XY
Elevate your garments and take them to the next level with a tried-and-true workroom secret. Don’t let the title fool you, this is one of the ways designers make ordinary garments look extraordinary. We will look at the possibilities of shaped openings and learn a way to make them fast and VIEW MORE...
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Annie Smith
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
K153, L169, M185
With her tremendous creative talents as an appliqué artist, Annie Smith will share her expertise as you work together to craft a number of charming floral appliqués. You will walk away with a beautifully embellished piece that could form the basis of a pillow, a needle case or even a zipper VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
K154, L170, M186
Come join Eric for a fun filled time “painting” with thread. Before embroidery machines came into vogue, the only way to embroider with a machine was to drop the feed dogs and away you went. Eric is going to go “old school” and share his award-winning techniques and excell VIEW MORE...
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Heather Kojan
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K155, L171XY
The classic Dresden quilt block looks fresh and modern, full of color, in the mini quilt. Pick up lots of tips during class to make this gem go together easily and perfectly. Make one as a mini or make many for a full-sized quilt! Bring your own fabric; see supply list for detail VIEW MORE...
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Linda Davis
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K156, L172XY
Did you know that you can make a quilt completely on a serger?
That is right, you read this correctly! You will experience the revolutionary Bernina Air-Threading serger to construct a quilt quickly and easily: you will learn how to sew with Cuddle (by Shannon Fabrics) as you piece one VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Friday 8/18/23 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K157, L173XY
Created entirely on your serger, this little bag is chock-full of serger techniques that you will love to learn. First, Alicia will show you how to insert a zipper by serger, one of the quickest and cleanest ways to insert a zipper. You will also learn how to create your own piping, which gives t VIEW MORE...
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Tamara Evans
Friday 8/18/23 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
L161XY
Whatever the size, an embroidery machine is an effective and efficient tool for getting those special projects quickly finished with perfection. Learn which designs are most successful for custom quilting or corner-to-corner coverage and which need caution. Find out how to measure and scale desig VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Friday 8/18/23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
L162
You have often admired the welt pockets on well-made garments while wondering how they accomplished such a feat. It is easy with a few tricks. Armed with Jim's secrets to creating perfect welt pockets, you will be able to sew everything from a classic double welt to a shaped welt pocket. You VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Friday 8/18/23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
L163
You CAN fit the seat of your pants by knowing how your shape differs from the pattern shape! Learn how using a Flexible Curve can give you a picture of yourself that you will never get with a camera. Curves matter! Learn how to shape the pattern for your shape. Learn the correct order to check yo VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Friday 8/18/23 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
L167XY
Join us in creating the perfect gift for any occasion. Personalize a covered glass container with a cute design while learning the intricacies of etching cream to create a permanent design. Libby will talk about etching on tile and slate and how using a special etched look adhesive vinyl will cre VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Friday 8/18/23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
M178
So, you just got your first embroidery machine (and/or new set of embroidery designs) and you have been stitching away but what to do with all the amazing designs you have stitched? Turn those stitched-out embroidery samples, that you worked so hard on, into something beautiful. Discover how simp VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Friday 8/18/23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
M179
Hop into 'TOPS’ with Kathy as she shares her unique sewing techniques that are faster, easier, and get better results than many traditional approaches. The discussion will include information about interfacings, straight and fusible tapes, and bias. To “top” it off, Kathy wi VIEW MORE...
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Jill McCloy
Friday 8/18/23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
N200X, P216
The 7-hole cord foot and the braiding foot are both forms of couching feet that complement each other but act very differently. Playing with a variety of threads, fibers, fabrics and trims, create samples of more than a dozen different techniques both practical and decorative. The techniques will VIEW MORE...
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Nick Coman
Friday 8/18/23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
N203X, P219
Nick has done it again! He has taken the great parts of the Magic Jacket and transformed it into a Boho, tunic length vest. Perfect for spring and summer layering, it will certainly become your go-to vest. From the inseam button band to the cute, gathered pockets it is sure have people asking, VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q228X, R244
In a perfect world, all figures would be alike – in perfect form. In the real world, we come in all shapes and sizes. Learn what comes first in selecting the right size, what measurements you need, conduct measurement analysis to determine where and what to change for a combo pack figure, a VIEW MORE...
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Deb Atchison
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q229X, R245
Scrappy Applique is a unique, quick, and fun raw-edge applique technique. It's a really fun process that is perfect for beginners and advanced quilters, alike. Beginners love it because it is approachable, simple, and doesn't require much precision, and experienced quilters enjoy it becau VIEW MORE...
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Mendie Cannon
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q230X, R246
Brazilian embroidery is a surface embroidery that uses rayon thread instead of cotton or wool. It is called Brazilian embroidery because rayon thread was first popularized in Brazil, where rayon was widely manufactured. Learn the patterns and techniques while working on The Rolled Rose. This stun VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Q231X
Learn the ins and outs of working with HTV vinyl as we create a t-shirt using Siser Aurora HTV and Siser Holographic vinyl. We will talk about the best way to line up two colors and how to press the vinyl to ensure your vinyl does not peel or lift. You will be the talk of your friends when you sh VIEW MORE...
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Heather Kojan
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q232X, R248
It is difficult to make a nine-patch interesting on its own. They can be a little boring. Therefore, let us shake things up and be bored no more! Start by making some non-traditional nine-patches. No worries, Heather will guide you every step of the way including size, construction, color selecti VIEW MORE...
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Joline Wunderl
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q233X, R249
Have you ever wanted to embroider on something that is a closed object; such as a tote bag, a t-shirt, a Christmas stocking … ? You can now!!! In this class, we will introduce you to a totally NEW embroidery hoop! You will have a chance to experience the wonders of this new freearm Hoop fr VIEW MORE...
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Donelle McAdams
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q234X, R250
Join us for a Play Date using templates for quilting. No free motion or template quilting experience needed. You will walk through the basics and then you will have the opportunity to play with the templates to experience the ease of quilting with templates. You will also be shown how to use the VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q235X, R251
Discover the magic of free motion quilting. We will start with putting pens to paper to learn how to combine basic shapes to create a variety of interesting quilting designs. Once you are comfortable with drawing the shapes on paper, we will put the feed dogs down and learn how to translate these VIEW MORE...
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Thomas Friedenbach
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q236X, R252
If you think that seam finishing is all your serger can do, you are in for a treat! By making subtle changes to the settings on your serger and using a great variety of Wonderfil Specialty threads, you will discover some great new stitches!! Did you know that sergers can handle t VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Saturday 8/19/23 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q237X, R253
The perfect place to organize your papers and knickknacks! Learn how easy it is to create perfect bindings by serger using fusible thread! You will walk away with a completed organizer, ready to hang on a wall at home. It is guaranteed to perfectly match your décor because you bring the fabric. < VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Saturday 8/19/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Q225
When making a garment it becomes faster and more accurate to create your fit on a dress form. Learn to make simple adjustments with easy placement of sizing material on the form to mimic your shape instantaneously. You will eliminate the frustration of fitting the paper pattern (flat) to your bod VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Saturday 8/19/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Q226
In our hectic lives, many of us find it hard at times to dedicate time to our fashion sewing (more so if you are on the road teaching it!). Any shortcuts that help with time as well as improve our sewing skills are most beneficial to the end product. In class, we will discover unique ways to elim VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Saturday 8/19/23 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Q227
Kathy's specialty is finding faster and easier ways to fit and sew clothes. Kathy will teach you how to create styles that will fit and compliment your own personal shape. How to make clothes that are comfortable to wear and make you look marvelous. After she shows you how it is done, you hav VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Saturday 8/19/23 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
R241X
Unlock the mystery of stabilizing for all your sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery projects. Learning the differences between the various stabilizers can open a world of possibility and allow you to choose confidently whenever you have a project in mind. VIEW MORE...
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Jim Suzio
Saturday 8/19/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R242
Why complain about the lack of shirt pattern selections when all you have to do is make your own? You may already have that perfect or close to perfect shirt hanging in your closet. Simply take the shirt you already like and re-draft it to one you love! Jim will explain how easily you can replace VIEW MORE...
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Annie Smith
Saturday 8/19/23 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
R243X
Quilted Coats have gone in and out of style over the years. Right now they are the new hottest thing out there. When did quilted coats come into fashion? What did they look like in the 90's and in between? Join Annie as she takes you through the fashion history of the Quilted Coat. Pieced, ap VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Saturday 8/19/23 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R247
Everyone loves designs that use more than one color … but getting those layers to line up correctly can be tricky. We will see how to line up multiple layers using registration marks and a trick using an offset area for easy layering. We will also talk about which vinyls can be layer VIEW MORE...
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Linda McGehee
Saturday 8/19/23 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S258X
Tired of being hidden & ignored, the zipper is exposed as a truly versatile embellishment. Let the zipper make a statement on your next project. Don’t use a zipper foot! There are new and different applications. Use zippers as trim, artwork, jewelry, and places that you never would have VIEW MORE...
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Kathy Ruddy
Saturday 8/19/23 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S261X
We all have garments in our wardrobe that fit well and feel fabulous when worn. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a pattern from those same finished garments and create a whole new wardrobe of styles inspired by your favorite looks? Kathy will guide you through the process of taking a VIEW MORE...
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Mendie Cannon
Saturday 8/19/23 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
S262X, T278X
Brazilian embroidery is a surface embroidery that uses rayon thread instead of cotton or wool. It is called Brazilian embroidery because rayon thread was first popularized in Brazil, where rayon was widely manufactured. Patterns usually include flowers formed using both knotted and cast on stitch VIEW MORE...
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Libby Ashcraft
Saturday 8/19/23 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S263X
Embrilliance is one of the most versatile embroidery software programs on the market today. We will explore some of the most useful features of this easy-to-use software. What are BX fonts and how do you use them? Learn how to use color sort, edit text, change colors, merge designs, resize design VIEW MORE...
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Joe Vecchiarelli
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
S257
Learn about the specialty tools and notions used in the fashion industry for all types of pattern work, and how to use them for better, faster, and more accurate results. These are the same tools found in the toolboxes of fashion professionals in NYC and Hollywood – they help you to move sw VIEW MORE...
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Deb Atchison
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
S259
Have you heard of or attempted Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP), but just can’t wrap your brain around it? Do you like to sew with precision and want to achieve perfectly crisp points? If either of these sound like you, then come to this class to learn how FPP is not as complicated as you mig VIEW MORE...
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Tana Mueller
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S260, T276X
Who says coloring is just for kids! Adults are finally admitting they still like to color! So, let us get crazy and color on fabric. In this class you will learn how to shade, blend, and add details while using crayons, colored pencils, and Micron pens to enhance the artwork traced onto the fabri VIEW MORE...
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Tamara Evans
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S264, T280X
Your embroidery machine can be the perfect partner for power piecing your next quilt! If you have pieced in the hoop, then you already know the pleasure of perfect points and precision seams. We will explore the benefits of in-the-hoop piecing while exploring different patterns and possibilities. VIEW MORE...
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Catherine Redford
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S265, T281X
Quilting with your walking foot is a great way to finish your quilts but it doesn’t have to be all straight lines! Elevate your quilting technique with beautiful organic curves while using your walking foot. Catherine will show you how to execute sharp turns and make accurate straight line VIEW MORE...
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Eric Drexler
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S266, T282X
Delicate scarves, beautiful shawls, and fancy belts can be made entirely out of thread! Imagine being able to mix and match them in your favorite colors while adding pizzaz to your wardrobe. Learn how exciting and fun these techniques are and acquire some free motion quilting skills along the way VIEW MORE...
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Heather Kojan
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S267, T283X
Another skill-builder class for those who like construction options and new setting ideas. Explore five easy ways to make Flying Geese blocks, making 16 to 20 blocks in class. All can be incorporated in this modern quilt interpretation – or your own variation! Bring your ow VIEW MORE...
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Alicia Welcher
Saturday 8/19/23 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S269, T285X
Have fun and build your serger skills at the same time. This is the perfect class for everyone who loves to sew and wants to increase their dexterity with the serger. Discover a fantastic collection of bags, zipper techniques and serger tricks – all wrapped up in helpful tips and lots VIEW MORE...
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Linda McGehee
Saturday 8/19/23 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
T273X
Handbags are the rage and you need more than one. Discover how easy it is to make bags with character to fit your special needs. Whether making a cute evening bag, holder for CD’s, or large carryall for every day, there are tricks of the trade. Padded shoulder straps, chain application, cor VIEW MORE...
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Lorraine Henry
Saturday 8/19/23 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
T275X
There is a lot to learn about our arms. Sometimes patterns need to be changed a bit to get them to fit comfortably and/or correctly. There are many different arm variations that make it difficult to find a sleeve pattern that fits everyone. Learn how and why we can add width to a sleeve without c VIEW MORE...
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