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	I See Stars | Dianne Springer for Dianne Springer Designs
11:15	Retro Curved Pieced Quilts | Erin Grogan for Love Sew Modern
12:00	10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo  | Presented by Jim Suzio
12:45	Meaning of African Print Fabrics | Cecily Habimana for Sew Creative Lounge
1:30	“Over-the-Edge” Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
2:15	Sulky Bingo! | Jason Prater for Sulky of America, Inc.
3:00	Quilters SOS | Judy Phillips for Sew déjà vu
3:45	Free-Motion for Today's Quilters | Adele Scott for Sew Steady
4:30	Hollywood Sewing Studio Secrets REVEALED! | Joe Vecchiarelli for French European Inc.
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Friday
 

10:30	Notions: What’s New, What's Hot & My Favorites | Adele Scott for Ask Adele
11:15	The Amazing 7-Layer Ironing Mat | Victoria Freeman for ironMATIK
12:00	Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show | Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative
12:45	Element Machine Embroidery for Beginners | Jerrine Kirsch for Element Thread Club
1:30	Martelli Enterprises Sensational Table Demo | Melissa Bates for Martelli Enterprises
2:15	Studio 180 Design Tools: Show Me More! | Kelly Garcia for Two Crafty Mooses
3:00	Sulky Bingo! | Jason Prater for Sulky of America, Inc.
3:45	Sewing with African Print Fabrics | Tisha Thorne for Sew Creative Lounge
4:30	10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo  | Presented by Jim Suzio
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

Saturday
 

10:30	Retro Curved Pieced Quilts | Erin Grogan for Love Sew Modern
11:00	Sulky Bingo! | Jason Prater for Sulky of America, Inc.
11:45	Discover Today's American Sewing Guild: Member Runway Show | Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
12:30	Studio 180 Designs Tools: Basic | Kelly Garcia for Two Crafty Mooses
1:15	“Over-the-Edge” Binding Techniques | Carmen Geddes for TenSisters Handicraft
2:00	Element Machine Embroidery for Beginners | Jerrine Kirsch for Element Thread Club
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 | Madonna Rabatin for Quilts of Valor Foundation
4:30	Super Prize Drawing

 

 

10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo

Presented by Jim Suzio

Come rest your feet and take a quick look at these amazing products you may have missed on the sales floor. This isn't a pushy sales presentation, but rather a fun and sassy look at sewing goodies you can't live without.

 

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.

 

Discover Today's American Sewing Guild: Member Runway Show

Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild

The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will present its first ever all-fashion runway show. Members with skills ranging from beginner to advanced will model their hand-made fashion creations! Get to know today's American Sewing Guild and then visit our booth to find an ASG group near you!

 

Element Machine Embroidery for Beginners

Jerrine Kirsch for Element Thread Club

Curious about machine embroidery, but unsure where to start? Machines, needles, thread, designs and stabilizers are the known tools but how to begin and what to use when is not always so clear. You won’t want to miss this presentation that will cover the basics of how to be successful with machine embroidery.

 

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.

 

Free-Motion for Today's Quilters

Adele Scott for Sew Steady

Yes! You all can do easy, successful free motion! Learn what ‘s available to help with your machine quilting. Learn about the new free-motion quilting rulers, needles, threads, and other products that help to give you the best results plus trouble shooting advice, marking options, and tips to easily handle those larger quilts and more.

 

Hollywood Sewing Studio Secrets REVEALED!

Joe Vecchiarelli for French European Inc.

Are American IDOL & Dancing with the Stars a guilty pleasure of yours? Are you interested in hearing what happens in the sewing studio behind-the-scenes? Do not miss these “insider secrets” from Joe as he shows off and talks about the construction of some of the latest garments worn on these two popular television shows. Hear all the behind-the-scenes latest “show talk,” find out the challenges of fitting for a show like this and learn what tools they use in their sewing studio in Hollywood. This is a MUST-SEE presentation for all garment sewers!

 

I See Stars

Dianne Springer for Dianne Springer Designs

Learn to make two different stars without bias cuts or seams. Fair warning….this is addictive!!!

 

Martelli Enterprises Sensational Table Demo

Melissa Bates 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.

 

Meaning of African Print Fabrics

Cecily Habimana  for Sew Creative Lounge

Curious about African Print fabrics? Come to this presentation to learn about the patterns and history of various fabrics from Africa.

 

Notions: What’s New, What's Hot & My Favorites

Adele Scott for Ask Adele

See what’s new, what’s still the best and how methods and products have changed for the better. Discover new notions and learn many useful tips!

 

"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 the while teaching you about the latest products and techniques available to the modern sewist.

 

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

Madonna Rabatin 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.

 

Retro Curved Pieced Quilts

Erin Grogan for Love Sew Modern

Erin will share a peek inside the projects of her new book, Retro Curved Pieced Quilts. Come see her retro inspired, modern quilt patterns and hear some of the stories behind their creation.

 

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.)

 

Sewing with African Print Fabrics

Tisha Thorne for Sew Creative Lounge

Not sure how to use bold prints in your projects? Come to this presentation to get inspired on how to effectively incorporate large, bold prints, like African fabrics, in your sewing and quilting projects.

 

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!

 

Studio 180 Design Tools: Show Me More!

Kelly Garcia for Two Crafty Mooses

Let's take a look at some more of the tools that Studio 180 makes. If you liked the basics, you'll love these!

 

Sulky Bingo!

Jason Prater for Sulky of America, Inc

Join Jason Prater, the president of Sulky, as he calls out an exciting game of Bingo with lots of prizes. Learn about the history of the Sulky company and some of the award-winning products that have made them one of the top thread and stabilizer companies in the world.

 

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 Amazing 7-Layer Ironing Mat

Victoria Freeman for ironMATIK    

Come and find out what everyone is raving about and discover the magic of the 7-layer mat and the 9-layer glove. They will become your favorite accessories in your sewing/craft room and/or laundry in no-time!