Poppie Cotton Stage Presentations
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 Poppie Cotton Staget – a more intimate setting. FREE with your General Admission ticket. Looking for even more presentations? Click here for the Expo Stage schedule.
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Thursday
| 10:30 |
Zipper Tips & Tricks | Linda McGehee for Ghee's |
| 11:15 |
Discover the Mylar Embroidery® Difference | Patricia Gates of Purely Gates Embroidery |
| 12:00 |
My Favorite Ruler: Straight Out of Line | Christina Doughty of Your Best Friend's Quilt Shop |
| 12:45 |
How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric | Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts |
| 2:15 |
MKDI: Your Key to Organized Embroidery and Quilting Designs | Melissa Kruschwitz for MK Quilts |
| 3:00 |
Tools and Notions for Beginning Quilters | Quilter's Select by RNK |
Friday
| 11:15 |
Delighted by Creative Possibilities with Poppie Cotton | Jina Barney of Poppie Cotton |
| 1:30 |
Batting Basics: Because What's on the Inside Really Counts | Lauren Jackson of Bold Notion Quilting |
| 2:15 |
What is a Zipper Overlay? | Leslie Anthony of Joleelee Creations |
| 3:00 |
Sewing with Textiles: Glitter, Cork, and PU Leather | Joe Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery |
| 3:45 |
Double Edged Dresden Piecing Technique | Angie Lamoree of Five Little Monkeys |
| 4:30 |
Stripology Rulers | MK Quilts |
Saturday
| 10:30 |
How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric | Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts |
| 11:15 |
3 Tips for Stitching on Vinyl | Leslie Anthony of Joleelee Creations |
| 12:00 |
Starting a Counted Cross-Stitch Project | Christina Doughty of Your Best Friend's Quilt Shop |
| 12:45 |
Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips! | Floriani Educator |
| 1:30 |
MKDI: Your Key to Organized Embroidery and Quilting Designs | Melissa Kruschwitz for MK Quilts |
How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric
Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts
Discover the magic of Hot-Fix Crystals with Amy! Learn how to iron-on Hot-Fix Crystal and Stud Transfers, Crystal Strips, as well as Individual Crystals. This craft is beginner-friendly. You'll get all the information you need to know about using your iron or heat-press at home to add a touch of sparkle to your quilts, any cotton-blend shirt, jackets, and more! If you enjoy bling or a unique, easy DIY, you won't want to miss this presentation!
MKDI: Your Key to Organized Embroidery and Quilting Designs
Melissa Kruschwitz for MK Quilts
Introducing MKDI - Embroidery Design Indexer, your ultimate solution for effortlessly managing all your digital embroidery files. Say goodbye to the frustration of losing or forgetting your purchased designs. With MKDI, you can seamlessly organize, search, and sort your embroidery files with ease.
Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips!
Floriani
Looking to perfect your embroidery projects? Come learn about the newest Floriani offerings and inspirations!
Use Those Decorative Stitches!
HollyAnne Knight of String & Story
Join HollyAnne Knight of String & Story as she demos a quick, cute applique mug rug. She will discuss the basics of fusible applique and encourage folks to dust off some of the decorative stitches they likely have on their machines. Attendees will receive a free PDF handout of the steps and a template to make their very own mug rug at home
Zipper Tips & Tricks
Linda McGehee for Ghee's
Zippers are easy to insert with a little knowledge. Learn several ways to insert a zipper. Let the zipper be a design feature. Yes, you can put a zipper back together when the slider comes off!