The Spot Demonstrations

 

See your favorite sewing and quilting designers and personalities show what's new and trending. Catch all the excitement as you get up close for how-to demonstrations on The Spot – a more intimate setting. FREE with your General Admission ticket. Looking for even more presentations? Click here for the Expo Stage schedule.

 

Thursday
 

11:00	Turn Quilting Cottons into Fabulous Blouses and Tees | Pattie Otto for Great Copy Patterns
11:45	Dive into Beach Potato's Monthly Kits & Supplies | Joe Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery
12:30	Perfect Flying Geese Every Time! | Kelly Reynolds of Birdland Boutique
1:15	What is Cork and How Can I Use It? | Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations
2:00	The Seam Method of Pattern Alteration | Susie Luaces of Conselle
2:45	Tools and Notions for Quilters | Quilter's Select by RNK Distributing

 

Friday
 

11:00	Everybody Clap Your Hands! Pressing with a Clapper | Kat Van Bourgondien of Kat Van Bourgondien Designs
11:45	Turn Quilting Cottons into Fabulous Blouses and Tees | Pattie Otto for Great Copy Patterns
12:30	Sewing with Textiles: Glitter, Cork, and PU Leather | Stephanie Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery
1:15	Let's Cuddle®: Making Stuffies with Minky | Ajaire Parello, Cuddle® Ambassador for Shannon Fabrics
2:00	What if I had a Sloper? | Susie Luaces for Conselle
2:45	Zip It! All About Teeth, Tape, and Pulls | Linda McGehee of Ghee's
3:30	Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Half Square Triangles and the Tucker Trimmer | Kelly Reynolds of Birdland Boutique

Saturday
 

11:00	Perfect Flying Geese Every Time! | Kelly Reynolds of Birdland Boutique
11:45	Everybody Clap Your Hands! Pressing with a Clapper | Kat Van Bourgondien of Kat Van Bourgondien Designs
12:30	Hardware for Handbags | Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations
1:15	Sewing with Textiles: Glitter, Cork, and PU Leather | Stephanie Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery
2:00	Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips! | Floriani Educator

 

Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Half Square Triangles and the Tucker Trimmer

Kelly Reynolds of Birdland Boutique 

Are you a newbie to quilting and don't know where to start with all the rulers and gadgets available? Or are you frustrated when your HST's are a bit wonky? Please join me for this demonstration where I will discuss Deb Tucker's Family of Tucker Trimmers....what they do, how you can achieve perfect HST's (among other units too), the benefits of this tool over the others, and so very much more. The Tucker Trimmer is a must have in all Quilter's Toolboxes, so come join me to see what it's all about!

 

The Perfect Flying Geese Every Time! 

Kelly Reynolds of Birdland Boutique 

Have you struggled with flying geese? Or do you avoid patterns with flying geese because they never come out accurately? Well have no fear! Join me in learning the best tools and techniques for making them with ease and accuracy. Using Deb Tucker's Wing Clipper and the Fast Flying Geese method, you will not shy away from Flying Geese ever again...I promise! 

 

Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips!

Floriani/Quilters Select

Looking to perfect your embroidery projects? Come learn about the newest Floriani offerings and inspirations!

 

Turn Quilting Cottons into Fabulous Blouses and Tees 

Pattie Otto for Great Copy Patterns 

With so many beautiful fabrics on the shelves, why reserve them just for quilts? Explore the wonders of easy-to-sew blouses to expand your wardrobe. Pattie has a delightful selection of patterns with styles that include the classic Camp Shirt to comfy cap sleeve options. Many can be sewn in a day or less. She will share some charming embellishments as well as easy fitting techniques to customize your garments. 

 

What if I had a Sloper?

Susie Luaces for Conselle

Learn how useful it is to create a sloper that matches your figure. From knowing how to quickly assess whether a new pattern will fit, or where the pattern will need alterations, to using your sloper for design changes.

 

What is Cork and How Can I Use It?

Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations

You've probably been seeing cork fabric at more and more shows, shops and online but....what is it?  Where does it come from?  How easy is t to work with?  I can answer all that and more!  I've been working with cork for over 9 years and have loved it since the day I discovered it!  Bring your questions and be ready for a fun and informative adventure into cork!