June 7, 8 & 9, 2018 Arlington, TX sewingexpo.com 800-699 … · Your Body Double: Draping for Fit and Fashion Joe Vecchiarelli with Nick Coman ... This is not about making a sloper

June 7, 8 & 9, 2018 Arlington, TX Arlington Convention Center sewingexpo.com . 800-699-6309

LICENSING EXPRESS Martha Pullen Licensing EXPRESS: Vintage, Classic, Contemporary Kathy McMakin, Alicia Welcher & Connie Palmer In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Do you love sewing, sewing and more sewing...of all sorts and kinds...and especially Vintage, Classic and Contemporary, depending on your mood? If so, then this curriculum has been created just for you. Originally offered as a full, week-long retreat, it has now been streamlined for you to complete in just a few days, and at a very special price. AND, it’s right before Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, so you can stay on and have even more fun once you’ve received your Teacher Licensing Certificate! Vintage, Classic and Contemporary is a Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing curriculum filled with a wonderful assortment of projects: 31 in all, in a wide variety of styles and designs. Together, they form a collection of sweet, cute, cuddly, charming, neat, sassy, timeless, traditional, beautiful and/or elegant items for you to enjoy making, giving, selling or teaching. All 31 projects are beautifully illustrated, with detailed instructions. You will also receive complete kits to make over a dozen of the most popular of the projects. These projects allow you to learn a dizzying array of techniques – the ones needed to become a Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher, of course, but also the ones you’ll use over and over again in your sewing life. This EXPRESS retreat experience – good food, excellent company, wonderful teachers and some great surprises – brings together sewing projects that showcase the vintage style we so enjoy, builds upon classic and timeless themes we rely on and captivates us with fresh, contemporary looks. What could be better?! Join us, and acquire skills in working with lace and entredeux, spaghetti bias, folded bias, several versatile quilting techniques (echo, channel and stippling), incorporate tucks of all kinds, ribbons, decorative stitches, bobbin work, Madeira applique, piping,

trapunto, fringe, buttons of all shapes and sizes, crazy patch, traditional applique and much, much more! Plus, serging techniques. Really, it’s more skill-building and fun than you can imagine. With nationally and internationally recognized educators Kathy McMakin, Connie Palmer and Alicia Welcher, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get it all in this specially priced, streamlined course. Don’t miss it, there is only one Licensing Express this year and this is it!

Kits Include: Technique Quilt Lace & Tabs Child's Dress Madeira Applique Church Doll Shark's Teeth Church Doll Windowpane Tablerunner Little Fishy Hooded Towel Twisted Zigzag Childs Jumper & Doll Dress Little Lamb Burpcloth Party Apron Cosmetic bags/Set of 3 (S, M, L) Textured Travel Pillow Sham Sweetheart Tea Towel Travel Accessories (3) Practice Kits Sulky Thread Bag Sulky Stabilizer Bag

Itinerary: Monday: Welcome 4-4:30pm; Class 4:30-7:30pm Tuesday: Classroom opens at 8:30am. Class is in session 9am-5pm; Optional Open Sew 6-8pm Wednesday: Classroom opens at 8:30am. Class is in session 9am-5pm; Optional Open Sew 6-8pm Thursday: Classroom opens at 8:00am. Class is in session 8:30am-11:30am

As a part of your Licensing Express experience, you’ll also enjoy:

Welcome Reception Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, with short

program each day Light dinner on Tuesday & Wednesday VIP General Admission 3-Day Pass to Original

Sewing & Quilt Expo Expo Shopping Bag Discounted pricing on Thursday, Friday and

Saturday Expo classes: Class sessions are regularly $19/session, but Licensing Express students pay only $10/session. (You must CALL US AT 800-699-6309 to place your order so we can apply this special discount.)

Treats, surprises and things you’ll really use and more sewing fun than you can imagine!

$995.00 Hands-on Monday 4:00pm – Thursday 11:30am

MORE THE DAYS BEFORE Tues. & Weds. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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About "More the Days Before" Immerse yourself in a two-day workshop before the

Expo opens. Share in the guidance, artistry, technical advice and inspiration your expert teacher

brings to the classroom.

PLUS...your MDB registration automatically qualifies you for a Value Package, which includes discounted

pricing on your MDB class sessions AND any additional Expo class sessions, 3 free General

Admission tickets and a free shopping bag!

Classroom opens at 8:30, instruction begins at 9:00, and your fees include a re-energizing lunch each day

to carry you through until 5:00.

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Your Body Double: Draping for Fit and Fashion Joe Vecchiarelli with Nick Coman Flat patterns are necessary, but not necessarily the best starting point for accurate fitting and designing for your three-dimensional figure. Join expert fitters and designers Joe Vecchiarelli and Nick Coman, in this multi-day draping experience, as you work on your own dress form. You’ll learn more than you can imagine, as you pad your form (creating your ‘body double’), create your own sloper on the form (your fitting block) and move on to the creation of garment designs in knit fabrics. Begin with padding your dress form to accurately represent your own shape, in preparation for draping your first bodice on the form. Your body measurements, Joe’s demonstration and both his and Nick’s assistance throughout the morning make this a priceless opportunity to create a dress form that truly fits you. Once completed, your dress form will become the base upon which your bodice sloper is draped. Learn the basics of draping as you create, in fabric, what will become your pattern fitting block. By the end of the day you will have: ● Created your ‘body double’ on a dress form; ● Draped your basic princess-style bodice on the dress form; ● Converted the draped bodice into a flat pattern: ● Learned to compare and contrast your personal sloper with a paper pattern, and explored how to use the information for fit and design purposes; ● As time permits, you’ll learn to change princess lines to darts for both knits and wovens. You’ll take home: ● A record of your exact body measurements; ● A collection of fitting/draping/drafting equipment,

including a 2” x 18” grid ruler, industrial tracing wheel (not the wimpy home version), metal 24” Curve Vary Form ruler, soft lead Berol pencil, #17 French Curve ruler, #24 straight pins for draping; ● Muslin for draping and bodice fitting; ● Your padded ‘body double’ for use in your own sewing studio. Day two is where things get really creative, when you start draping fashion garments on your form. Your jam-packed day, spent with Joe and Nick, is fulfilling enough all on its own … but you’ll also gather ideas from what’s going on around you (think Project Runway workroom). This day is all about knit fashions -- tops, in particular. We love to wear them, we should be draping with and designing for them, too! You’ll be working with good quality European knits as you to create your first top (which of course will fit perfectly) in the morning. Make a second style top in the afternoon -- maybe a tunic or dress. Bring sketches, photos or RTW garments as your inspiration -- thinking about the clothes you’d love to make and which will fit you automatically because they've been draped on .... well, you! Maybe you want to take a detail or feature from one photo and add it to the shape of another -- or take the silhouette of one garment and change it to be more flattering to your own figure -- exaggerate it a little more in one place, and make it a little more body conscious in another. Lengths and the addition of design details…. these are the things you can really work out while draping on your own form, with professional advice available all day long. What could be more fun?! Nick’s do’ and ‘don’t’ guidelines will help you get started on the right foot (and not stray) as you’re learning, and both his and Joe’s years of experience and great design sense will help you create flattering and wearable designs. Working right on your body double lets you see clearly and analyze proportion and style for YOUR body shape. In the end, you’ll be able to convert your draped designs to flat patterns, all ready to cut from new fabric, sew, and wear. And …. they’ll fit YOU! Sessions: 15 Materials: $89.00 Hands-on Code: MDB200X, MDB260X, MDB300X, MDB360X The Essential Weekender Duffel (BYOF) Katie Bartz In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing This is one of the best projects ever, for making, learning, using….and bragging about. The expandable, quilted duffel is just the right size and shape to carry all your essentials for that weekend get-away, or use as your carry-on for a longer journey by air. It’s simply awesome!

Secured with the same zippers and hardware found on high-end luggage, the duffel is easily customized with your choice of fabric (quilting cotton) for him or her. The removable, adjustable carrying strap and comfort grip handle make it easy to transport all your goodies in style. Adopt the easiest workroom methods for installing zippers, learn to quilt your projects just the way you like, topstitch with precision, and create gusseted, zippered cargo pockets with confidence. The best part of the course is Katie herself – her reputation for exquisitely designed projects that help us travel, organize and ‘keep it all together’ shines brightly with this project, and her clear, logical teaching style makes it all so much fun to make for yourself. You’ll also start using many of her methods on your other projects, too. From the most basic (and valuable) advice about stitching accurate seams and quilting to installing two-way zippers and creating exquisite top and edge-stitching detail, Katie’s quiet confidence and expert advice is contagious. Every stage of construction is straightforward and simple, as she shares how to use her favorite notions, machine accessory feet, pressing techniques and more. Everything is covered, too, from cutting your first pieces to zipping up your completed bag. Katie’s time-tested, proven techniques will help you take your project from home-made to pro-made in no time! Finishes to approximately 21” x 6” x 14”, with a hard bottom, metal feet, multiple pockets, zippers, adjustable shoulder strap, comfort-grip handles and more. Perfection! Optional Open Sew on Tuesday evening for this workshop. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 15 Materials: $79.00 Hands-on Code: MDB204X, MDB264X, MDB304X, MDB364X

MORE THE DAY BEFORE Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

_____________________

About "More the Day Before" Immerse yourself in an all-day workshop before the

Expo opens. Share in the guidance, artistry, technical advice and inspiration your expert teacher

brings to the classroom.

PLUS...your MDB registration automatically qualifies you for a Value Package, which includes discounted

pricing on your MDB class sessions AND any additional Expo class sessions, 3 free General

Admission tickets and a free shopping bag!

Classroom opens at 8:30, instruction begins at 9:00, and your fees include a re-energizing lunch to carry

you through until 5:00.

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Fit, Fashion and Fun Day Judy Kessinger 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 about sewing for yourself: fit (or lack thereof). This is not about making a sloper for precision tailoring -- this is a day dedicated to easy fit and how to create and design the kind of clothes we wear every day. Beginning with a discussion of issues most of us face when fitting tops and pants, and an exploration about ways to solve them, Judy includes a trunk show of examples -- tops and pants which reveal her simple, easy approach, and plant the seeds of confidence and inspiration. Plus plenty of time for Q & A. Perhaps the most important part of the day is when Judy measures each student. She draws the solution(s) on a miniature pattern, simple to recreate on your own patterns at home. Fitting issues are discovered, discussed and solved -- right then and there! While others are being measured, you might want to observe and learn about all kinds of fitting solutions. Or you might peruse Judy’s garment collection, even try them on (there will be a full-length mirror available) and even, if you bring your camera, take pictures of your favorite styles and colors. End the day with creative design tricks and a quick look at how Judy’s basic patterns can be transformed into a wardrobe of wearable, comfortable and attractive clothes. Sessions: 6 Code: MDB301X, MDB361X

Perfecting YOU: Color, Style and Proportion Cynthia Guffey Discover how to create your own personal drama in this “it-really-is-all-about-me-this-time” day with Cynthia. What does this have to do with fashion sewing? Everything! Her unique and exceptionally effective, useful and mistake-inhibiting look at how we use color when choosing fabrics is the first step on the way to creating clothes you simply love to wear. Take home a collection of fabric swatches representing your best neutrals (you’ll be surprised by at least one of these), and explore how to use them in combination with other colors for your very best, most flattering looks. Transition into a discussion of the print shapes and sizes, as you learn the truth of Cynthia’s caveat: “If a piece of fabric calls your name, the safest bet is not to answer!” The shift in your thinking will be well underway by mid-day, and you’ll feel totally empowered to make great fabric choices on your own. As Cynthia’s consultations and discussions progress, you’ll of course arrive at styles for flattering garment lengths and circumferences -- the “longitudes and latitudes” that suit your body best. Learn to change your silhouette by re-thinking the urge to ‘cover up’ and instead, learn to make gentler transitions, add or subtract visual volume and more. At the end of the day, you’ll know if a choice you want to make is a good one, whether it’s about fabric color, print or scale … and how to combine those choices with patterns in the correct proportions for you. When each piece you make really, truly works for you, the entire group of separates works together to form almost unlimited looks. Bring a tape measure and, most importantly, 2 – 3 of your favorite garments -- the ones you wear all the time and feel great in, plus one you thought you’d love -- but just don’t. Discussion about these pieces will help everyone in class understand and remember each lesson on the way to the goal: to create the garments that you simply love to wear. You'll leave class armed with four new patterns of your choice (your shopping spree!), the knowledge necessary to create a flattering silhouette and a collection of swatches to help you build the core of your wardrobe upon your best neutrals -- in short, ready to go home and get started making clothes you'll love to wear because they will flatter YOU. Sessions: 7 Materials: $59.00 Hands-on Code: MDB302X, MDB362X

Kennewick Jacket (BYOF) Jill McCloy In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials Learn more about using a serger, including how to get creative with a variety of threads, and have some fun creating a custom garment. You’ll leave with a flattering, easy-to-wear jacket. Finished. You’ll probably wear it out of class! The Kennewick Jacket you will make is timeless. By design, the back panel is a perfect opportunity for you to showcase a treasured textile, a bit of hand or machine embroidery or a special focal- point fabric. As the jackets in class come together, you’ll discover why this style is so very wearable, and flatters every body type and shape --especially when you use a soft, drapey rayon. You will also discuss and explore how to create multiple garments and styles from a single pattern, each one unique, an artful, versatile, stand-alone wardrobe favorite. Begin the day with a little trunk show as you plan your garment and complete your personal cutting chart. Then you’ll dig right into creative serging! Learn to balance your stitch for flatlocking with Pearl Crown Rayon, how to create the perfect rolled edge with Sulky rayon -- including a fun tassel embellishment -- and more. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details. Sessions: 7 Hands-on Code: MDB305X, MDB365X

I Have to Make a Quilt Today! Karen Benke In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Whether you’ve said it out loud meaning you need a big gift in a short time, or you simply need to spend the day at your machine and have something concrete at the end, you’ll love this fast and easy approach to making a great quilt top. And … you will actually make your top in a day! Everything in the fabric kit is pre-cut and ready to sew, so you can get right to it, learning the easiest construction methods for the dozen sampler blocks. Your finished top measures 58” x 72”, you’ll learn to correctly add your borders and leave with enough fabric to bind your quilt after the quilting is complete. A most satisfying, gratifying day.

Sessions: 7 Materials: $50.00 Hands-on Code: MDB306X, MDB366X

Thursday 8:30 AM How to Fit A Dress Form to Your Body Shape Joe Vecchiarelli 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’ll eliminate the frustration of fitting the paper pattern (flat) to your body (not flat). One dress form can become your body shape in seconds, and help with faster, easier and more accurate fitting results forever after. Sessions: 2 Thursday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 1X Create Your Own Landscapes Cindy Losekamp Do you love those really gorgeous fabric landscapes? If you’re gathering the creative strength to create your own, this is your lucky day! Having created landscapes for more than 20 years, Cindy has amassed a collection of helpful tips for every step of the process, starting with a discussion about what kind of photographs work best, how to dissect the backgrounds and create your own patterns so you can bring that special picture to life. (Hint: she uses a little cut and paste and some amazing stitching.) You’ll see every stage of landscape creation, up close and personal, as she demonstrates in class. You’ll even have a kit to take home with everything you need to complete a landscape and…you’ll take Cindy home with you on a flash drive too! It’s hard to remember everything she shares in class, but you can review the class at home, refreshing your memory about how she handles each process. Take the mystery out of landscapes with this new and innovative class!

Sessions: 2 Materials: $25.00 Thursday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 2X Unconventional Embroidery: Cork Needle Case Alicia Welcher In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Discover all the most useful techniques for embroidering the latest in "non-average" materials – cork! Create an in-the-hoop needle case that showcases a decorative spine created from embroidered cork fabric. Not only will you have created a unique and coveted sewing accessory, you’ll leave class with a new understanding of how to think about unconventional surfaces and your embroidery machine.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $12.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 7X

Mesh Beach Tote Connie Spurlock In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Going to the beach? Take along this strong, lightweight, colorful, see -through mesh tote! With a waterproof canvas bottom and lots of pockets, this 15” x 17” tote is really able to called a “carry all”. See how to make a quick zipper bag with your mesh scraps, too—perfect for that little gift. Kits feature fabrics from Loralie Designs along with mesh in vibrant tones, for a tote you'll want to take with you everywhere. Special Bonus (Lakeland, FL ONLY): Loralie herself will visit the class while you’re stitching -- she’ll be able to sign your fabric while she’s there, too!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $28.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A 8X, B24 Let's Bind This Quilt Karen Benke In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Explore the many ways to bind your quilts and other projects as you create a series of samples in class. Discussion includes when to use straight grain vs bias binding and how to cut both with ease and accuracy; adding miters at all angles; creating two-color binding, adding flanges, piping and faux piping, back to front binding, scalloped binding (and when to use it), plus hanging sleeves and prairie points. A robust workshop with finishing your quilt in mind! Sessions: 3 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A10X, B26

Fruit Stand Chenille Joline Wunderl In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up Have you heard the term "In The Hoop" and been curious about what that means? Or why so many get such joy from these projects? Join us for this hands on machine embroidery class, where we will complete a fruity chenille potholder, totally in the hoop. Joline will walk you through this fun project from Kimberbelle, to get you started on your own path to happiness through clever machine embroidery projects!

Sessions: 2 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A11X

Serger 911 Workshop Kathy Ruddy In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials Spend your morning at the serger and gain a clear understanding of how sergers work. Learn a sequential tension formula that works with all types of thread on all sergers, so you’re never stuck. As you stitch, you’ll learn some of Kathy’s most used techniques, including a popular serger pocket, stitching around circles (where and how do you start and stop?) and handling corners. Begin your day with pre-cut fabric pieces and Kathy’s expert, clear direction, and go off to lunch with completed samples of each technique for future reference. Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A12X, B28

Fifteen Fabulous Free Motion Fillers Ebony Love In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Explore free motion quilting on a longarm with basic fills you’ll use again and again. Learn to combine designs for flow and continuity producing a lovely aesthetic for anything you quilt. You'll gain the confidence needed to stitch them onto any project.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A13X, B29

Indigo Garden: An Itajime Shibori Workshop Cindy Lohbeck Explore the world of Itajime Shibori while creating a delightful garden of 22 inch x 22 inch bold and graphic patterns. This robust and fun technique driven class also provides you with a reusable set of acrylic specialty templates that are used to create patterns with resist, and lots of inspiration for more indigo dyeing at home. Order your complete kit directly from Cindy via the link below.

Sessions: 4 Hands-on Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A14X, B30

Thursday 9:00 AM The Art of Fashion Camouflage Judy Kessinger The definition of camouflage is to disguise or conceal. Tim Gunn says “I have my mantra about silhouette, proportion, and fit. I believe that when they are in harmony and balance, you’ll look great in anything. It’s not about a particular item of clothing or particular accessory: it’s about the whole head–to-toe look!” We agree. So, instead of just talking about figure shape (not the answer), explore and examine the easiest ways to achieve the “best of you” look. Sessions: 1 Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 3 Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants-A Lesson in Three Parts: Part I Cynthia Guffey A perfectly fitted pants pattern can become the most valuable tool in your studio, for once the curves are correctly shaped, the resulting sloper can be used to create any style of pant at all. From conservative business basics to flowing, sheer evening pants, from skinny ankle pants to full, pleated trousers and in any length from the floor to capris to shorts, the designs all start with the same basic fit: the curves from the waistline to mid-thigh.

To achieve proper fit and allow for movement, the curves of the lower body (in three dimensions) have to be accurately translated onto paper (in two dimensions), and evaluated in a precise order and with proper consideration for what each measurement tells us. Explore these measurements and define which part of the pattern each applies to as you gather the knowledge to create your own personal pants sloper. All three parts of the series are necessary, as the measurements cannot work independently of each other. They work as a team, creating a shape on paper that will mimic your own best pants shape for your body. When you sign up for all three parts of this series, go home with your own detailed measurements, a personal sloper pattern, Cynthia's Pants Fitting and Pants Tweaking DVDs and a roll of pattern paper so you can continue to create pants at home. Part I of the three-part series focuses on the major curves: measuring and interpreting back to the paper pattern your crotch length and depth, and your hip curve. Part II moves on to the knee intersection, overall length and waist shape, once again measuring accurately and transferring information back to the paper pattern. Part III completes the process with back waist and hip, then front waist and hip measurements and pattern adjustments. During each part of the series, Cynthia demonstrates

measuring, then shows where and how the measurement comes into play on the paper pattern. Her guidance continues as you make the adjustments needed for your pattern. As you progress through the series, your best shape will appear on paper, as you learn to translate body measurements to pattern dimensions. You’ll leave with a sloper pattern you can use for basic pants, or as a base to design skinny or flared styles, shaped waistlines, added pleats and so on. Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Code: A 4, B20 Size Matters: Wallhangings, Small Quilts and Minis Jill McCloy Find inspiration and explore a wide range of artful, fun techniques as you take a tour of Jill's many and varied samples. Discover the difference between wall hangings, small quilts and minis (did you know there is a difference?). Your questions are welcome, and you will receive a two page handout of Jill's top “mini” tips. Sessions: 1 Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 5

Kitties and Dollies and Sloths, Oh My! Linda Davis Soft pets and dolls are so much fun to make! This class will highlight favorite patterns and the many panels available for making them. Linda, who has been making stuffed creations for over 25 years and comes with an awesome trunk show to share, will focus on tips and techniques to make your creations come to life more easily than ever! Whether a little person made from quilting cotton or an animal made from fur…..leave class ready to go home inspired, ready to create something fun -- for that special little one in your life, or maybe just for you!

Sessions: 1 Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: A 6

Thursday 10:30 AM Core Embroidery Skills: Needles and Threads Katie Bartz With dozens of thread options and nearly as many needle choices, how do we choose? Investigate the anatomy of needles and threads to understand how they work, and how they work together to create beautiful embroidery. Discover why minuscule changes to a needle’s anatomy create opportunities for improved stitch quality or, conversely, may be working against

you. Threads, too, have a structure which influences how they stitch out. For instance, knowing how to thread your machine using both the straight-wound and cross-wound spools can eliminate breakage or fraying. Explore thread weights and styles, the effects they can create in your embroidery and the relationship between the top and bottom threads. Learn why it’s a great idea to change needle styles throughout a project, how to keep track of all the needles you’re using and how the correct needle paired with the correct thread for your embroidery design can make everything flow smoothly. Sessions: 2 Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: B17X Notions You Can't Sew Without Connie Palmer Nothing makes sewing easier and more fun like using the best notion for the job! You’ll feel like a magician, since all the tasks suddenly become easier – right before your eyes. See the many ways you can add to your sewing pleasure, saving time and delivering excellent results, as Connie unravels sewing techniques using scissors, measuring tools, fabric folding pens, turning tubes and much, much more! Fall under Connie’s enchanting spell with this eye-opening lecture.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: B18 What Was I Thinking?! Heather Kojan UFO's, orphan blocks and “What was I thinking?!” We all have them, now’s the time to get some fresh ideas for stale projects. Enjoy a frank discussion of project management, how to love your WIPs again and when just to let it go.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: B19 Bead Embroidery: An Elegant Touch Nick Coman Discover the techniques and artistry to take your quilt, garment or home decor project to the next level by adding that little bit of sparkle beading brings. Learn basic beading techniques, plus how to set a cabochon with beads. All supplies provided, all you have to bring is a sense of adventure and a notebook to record your inspirations as they come to you.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: B21X

Quilting with Templates Donelle McAdams Template quilting is all the rage, and for good reason! Let Donelle McAdams help you set yourself up for a successful experience in this lecture-demo-hands-on class. You’ll cover machine set-up, necessary supplies, template preparation and more, including lots of tips for a successful first experience. Use tools from Westalee as you begin where all quilters begin -- at the drawing board. Put a variety of designs on paper as you become familiar with the motion involved, and see how the motifs work in your space. This is a very effective way to experience template quilting without the hassle of toting your sewing machine to class, and a common first step for even the most experienced quilters. Join us for a fun and information packed class, and get a great start to template quilting at home.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: B22X Unconventional Embroidery: Faux Straw Sun Visor Alicia Welcher In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center You can’t hoop it, the surface is uneven and yet … you want to embroider on it. What to do? Join Alicia as she shares the keys to choosing the correct design for your definitely non-average surface, and helps resolve the hooping dilemma as well. You’ll leave with your wonderfully embroidered sun visor and a much broader definition of what can be embroidered on your machine.


The Double Zip Pouch Sandy Vandergriff In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up Zippers and leather in a fun little bag! What could be better? The Double Zip Pouch is the perfect accessory to keep you organized and in style, and Sandy shares all her tips and tricks for sewing with unique substrates and using fun notions while you construct yours in class. With two zippered compartments and a stylish, removable wrist strap, genuine leather corners and metal rivets add professional finishes. Finished size 10.5 x 7.25 inches.


Thursday 12:30 PM Transform the Neckline Judy Kessinger Learn the easy ways to take a basic tee, change the neckline and amaze yourself with a new wardrobe of styles! Easy ways to create cutouts, achieve the asymmetrical fashion, craft a built-in scarf effect, produce the slimming but soft V and form the ever popular scoop neckline. It will inspire a new love of sewing for yourself! Sessions: 2 Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C35X Foiled Again!! Libby Ashcraft Foil is all the rage! Combine foil and digital cutting in this hands-on class to create a cute framed wallhanging. Examine a variety of ways, with all the best tips, for using foil on fabric and begin adding even more sparkle to your paper creations. You'll love how easy, fun and versatile foil can be!

Sessions: 2 Materials: $10.00 Hands-on Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C38X

Thursday 1:00 PM Notions for Fashion Joe Vecchiarelli Learn about tools and notions used in 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 – they help you to move swiftly and surely through all your pattern work. Whether you’re creating a new design from scratch, adjusting an existing pattern’s fit, re-styling, re-shaping or re-designing a great-fitting pattern, using the proper tools allows you to enjoy what you’re doing, not worry about how to go about doing it. Includes the what, why, where, when and how for a collection of important fashion rulers, marking tools and more – an essential class for those who design or sew fashion. Sessions: 1 Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C33

Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Set-In Sleeves Part I Cynthia Guffey Start sorting out your sleeve issues! Discuss how to analyze sleeve patterns, including how to adjust the pattern piece to create the proper apex for the cap – the key element in creating a comfortable sleeve. Once achieved, this will help maintain the shape and stability of your sleeve, too. Learn how to measure for and place the apex, how to ease-stitch, where to distribute the fullness, why putting in the sleeve twice and stitching it once really saves time (and frustration), discuss fabrics with “forgiveness” and more. Sessions: 1 Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C34 Better Than a Coloring Book Michelle Umlauf Have you ever seen a design that you like, but don't know how to get it to your project? Add a new skill to your list of talents when you learn to use iron-on transfer pens to create beautiful, full color designs on just about any surface, not just fabric. Inspired by the cool artwork in many of today’s adult coloring books, Michelle will demonstrate how the pens are used to add finishing details to projects of all types. She’ll include the use of decorative threads and other embellishments, including some incredibly useful stabilizer tips, too. Leave class with a creative new perspective about the designs you see in everyday life, and the inspiration and confidence to embellish your own one-of-a-kind creations.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C36 Crotchety Crotches Lorraine Henry What is the biggest difference between fitting a skirt and fitting pants? The crotch curve, of course! And getting the crotch shaped correctly is the difference between a good fit and a not-so-good fit. See a jaw-dropping comparison of all the major pattern companies’ "C" curves and size variations to understand why each pant pattern fits differently, then compare with ready-to-wear pants. Finally, learn to correct your chosen pattern for a terrific fit. Sessions: 1 Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: C37

Chic Diamonds (BYOF) Heather Kojan In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center This jelly roll friendly quilt will make your friends jell-ous (ooh, bad pun!). And, it’s the perfect project for those who have no curve experience. Using the Quick Curve Ruler, learn the easy way to construct gentle curves that

turn out perfectly – every time, for everyone! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $35.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: C39, D55XY

Quilting by the Foot: The Workshop Jill McCloy In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Discover some of your most helpful machine accessory feet in a ‘foot on’ experience as you piece, applique, add texture and embellish this wonderful sampler quilt. Your process will truly become easier, faster, less stressful and more accurate when you partner with your machine feet. You’ll use a variety of them for stress-less, accurate stippling, quilt stitch-in-the-ditch, echo quilting and applying your binding. A little fast and fancy footwork makes for interesting, artful, fun quilts! Sessions: 4 Materials: $32.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: C40, D56, E72

One-in-a-Bazillion Boxed Bag (BYOF) Katie Bartz In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing It’s called the Bazillion Bag because … once you make one, you’ll want to make ... a bazillion more! A great project for both very experienced and beginning machine embroidery students, this versatile ‘boxed’ bag is the perfect organizer for men, women and children. While you’re making your first, pick up dozens of useful tips for stress-free stitching, experience how the proper tools and machine accessory feet make every step easier, and discover how you can put a little more of yourself into every project. A fool-proof zipper installation and full lining give your project a professional finish, while Katie’s practical designs and well-thought out construction process take all your sewing up a notch. You’ll leave class with your quilted, boxed bag in hand, and the know-how and confidence to make many, many more… a bazillion more… at home. Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.

Sessions: 4 Materials: $31.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: C41, D57, E73

Serene Butterfly Table Runner (BYOF) Carl Hentsch In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Learn the basics of foundation piecing as you create this stunning table runner. Built from just four blocks, you’ll be well on your way to finishing by the end of class. Even better, you’ll have mastered the method for achieving consistency and precision in your piecing. Discover how detailed one can get with a design, how pointy even the skinniest of points can be, and how addictive the process really is. Along the way you’ll learn a bit about placing your fabrics within the block, as a judicious use of contrast and tonal blending creates serenity -- visual movement with a calm, contemplative tone. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: C42, D58XY

The NEWEST Cuddle Blanket Workshop Connie Palmer In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up If you missed your chance last year to enjoy sewing with the softest of fabrics (Cuddle) and having more fun than you can imagine while doing so, here’s the newest incarnation of Connie’s blanket workshop. Make a baby-sized blanket in class – a perfect gift any time of year – as you explore Connie’s tried-and-true methods for cutting, stitching and controlling the fuzz (that’s the fun part!). Leave with your completed blanket in your choice of colorways.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $35.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: C43, D59XY French Braid Table Runner Chris Dolinar In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials A pieced quilt or table runner that’s going to be used and loved can become reality in very short order -- on your serger! If you have a desire to learn why sergers have become the must-have compliment to your sewing machine, here’s your chance. Learn what a serger can do for you, how easy it is to use and how to take it beyond finishing seams in your garment sewing. Pick up great tips and practical techniques as you create this fast, easy, French braid table runner in class. You’ll be happy you did!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $18.00 Hands-on

Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: C44, D60XY

Longarm Quilting with Rulers Gina Perkes In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Discover both technique and design in this exciting class! You will gain confidence in using ruler templates in your free motion quilting. You will love the ease and precision involved in using rulers to create amazing designs which will bring your quilting to life. You will also learn how to incorporate traveling designs to connect the foundational shapes and ways to customize the templates to fit the size and style of your unique projects!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $18.00 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: C45, D61XY Magical Mini-Mandalas: An Ice Dyeing Workshop Cindy Lohbeck Ready to kick your ice dyeing up a notch? This fun and productive workshop will feed your creative muse with magical mandalas, each bursting with beautiful, crystallized patterns. Create a collection of nine unique 22" x 22" ice dyed mandalas, perfect to use in your about-to-become magical projects. Order your complete kit directly from Cindy via the link below.

Sessions: 4 Hands-on Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: C46, D62, E78

Thursday 2:30 PM Your Body is Perfect, The Pattern is Wrong! Nick Coman Have you ever altered a pattern to fit your body and found after all was said and done that yes, it fit, but didn't look like the pattern envelope any longer? That's because patterns are just a template -- a place for you to start. Join Nick Coman in this jam-packed overview of how the industry makes patterns, and how to go about taking those imperfect patterns and making them look good on your perfect self! Cover the three different types of ease you need to know about to make patterns function properly, and how to take that information and put it to work for you. Learn also about fitting the shell patterns Nick recommends for every sewer, and how they make your sewing life easier. Learn the tricks of the trade from an industry insider!

Sessions: 1 Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: D49 Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Set-In Sleeves Part II Cynthia Guffey Your sleeve is properly fitted and ready for installation. Learn about pre-pressing the sleeve cap before insertion, why you cannot press a pucker out once it’s there, all about trimming the amscye seam, where, when, why and how to use a heading, how to attach a shoulder pad (and why you may want to, even if it’s very thin) and more. Sessions: 1 Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: D50 Darts, Zippers and Pockets Kathy Ruddy Join Kathy as she shares her original techniques for stitching darts, zippers and pockets. We all have five curvy sections on our bodies: bust, tummy, seat, maybe thighs and top arm. We all have different “cup” sizes in these areas and the standard pattern is designed for a B cup. Learn to improve fit and style by adding, moving or changing darts; learn about special zipper treatments for smooth installation; discover how to place and style pockets for a better look – and more!

Sessions: 1 Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: D51 You're Embroidering on WHAT? Alicia Welcher Have you been looking for ways to create more amazing projects with your embroidery machine? Maybe you want to stitch on some non-traditional surfaces ….. maybe even non-fabric materials! Join Alicia as she blazes a trail of stunning embroidery options from the not-your-average-fabric category, including cardstock, Kraft Tex, cork, netting, tulle, pet screen, the thickest terrycloth ever, balsa wood, leather and marine vinyl. Along the way she’ll share her approach to each, and all the tips that keep things easy and successful.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: D52 Flowers, Buds and Leaves: A Ribbon and Fabric Bouquet Kathy McMakin Luscious ribbons of all sizes and colors are folded and stitched in a variety of ways that transform them into beautiful flowers, buds and leaves. Kathy introduces these simple techniques along with how to hold your hands and fingers while twisting, flipping, rotating, or folding the ribbons. Learn a couple of fabric flower tricks,

too! You will love watching the flowers “bloom" right before your very eyes. Arrange your gorgeous roses, wild flowers, folded leaves and tiny buds to create a mini-bouquet, the perfect addition to a variety of projects including pretty garments (tees, dresses and gowns), pillows, picture frames, book marks, hats and porcelain boxes; or, add a pin back to create a brooch to be worn on a scarf or sweater. This is a project we promise you will enjoy!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $15.00 Hands-on Thursday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Code: D53, E69

Perfect Stitching 101 Nancy Sapin Did you ever wonder how some machine or free-motion designs come out from under the needle looking so good? Explore a variety of stabilizers, thread applications and correct needle choices for achieving perfect results on all your cherished projects.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: D54

Thursday 4:00 PM 5 Easy Pieces: Simple Sewing for a Summer Wardrobe Lorene Bonewitz Sew your entire summer wardrobe with just 5 super-simple garments! Learn how to streamline your sewing process for the most efficient use of your time, and still achieve professional looking results. Even if you have never sewn garments before, you will leave this seminar with a step-by-step plan, and the confidence and creative ideas to do so! Sessions: 1 Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: E65 Bobbinwork Revealed! Cindy Losekamp Did you know some of the most gorgeous creative thread work is executed upside down? Learn to create with beautiful, heavier weight threads in the bobbin, as Cindy discusses and demonstrates the types of threads to use, how to wind a bobbin, adjust a bobbin case and more. You’ll see how to use your machines decorative stitches to make thick and beautiful embellishments on fabric, ready-to-wear garments and even paper.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: E66

Ten Degree Ruler Twelve Ways Connie Spurlock Connie has more project ideas using this single ruler than most of us have in a lifetime! Get a handle on how to make the most of a single tool as she shares a collection of projects taking advantage of that little angle. Along the way Connie shares tips for cutting, stitching, embellishment, pressing, fabric, color choices and more. It’s a fun, fast hour of creative project ideas and all the helpful hints to make them super-easy to construct. Sessions: 1 Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: E67 Embroidering Knits Alicia Welcher 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 for getting the best embroidery possible -- even on the stretchiest of knits.

Sessions: 1 Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: E68 Pattern Alteration: Truth or Consequences Lorraine Henry Have you ever sewn a garment only to throw it away because of the fit? Mistaken conceptions about fitting abound – some because of incomplete information, others because we don’t start with the correct size pattern. Lorraine will explore what to look for and how to analyze what you see so you can recognize where problems may occur before you cut the garment out. Garment samples as well as pattern alterations will be shown. You CAN become a "Sew Successful Fitter!"

Sessions: 1 Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: E70

Thursday 6:00 PM Hexie Harmony (BYOF) Heather Kojan In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Hexagons are (still) hot! Grab your favorite jelly roll and some background fabric to sew up this modern hexagon beauty. No Y seams - all straight sewing. This works up fast so you'll have a quilt top in no time! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $35.00 Hands-on Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: F87X, G103

Hopscotch Block Exchange Party (BYOF) Ebony Love In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Make new friends, swap fabric, and learn to make a new quilt block in this fun and energizing class. We’ll be making blocks, slicing them up, and exchanging them throughout the class. The best part? Perfectly matching seams are not required! Leave with a collection of blocks in fabrics new to your stash, and some new quilting friends, too. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.


Cutwork Lapel Jacket Cindy Losekamp In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Well she’s done it again: created an innovative and attractive sweatshirt conversion, just in time for the cooler weather ahead. Choose a cream or black sweatshirt in sizes Small all the way up to 5X, then begin having fun. Learn to create a dramatic lapel effect, featuring beautiful cutwork as the lapel collar folds back. Apply neckline binding, using Cindy’s easy, foolproof method for a lovely finish to complete the look, turning an otherwise plain sweatshirt into a very wearable, artful jacket. Sew on a hook closure and you’re done!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $32.00 Hands-on Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: F89X, G105 Shattered Dresden Block (BYOF) Carl Hentsch In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome If you’ve had fun with foundation piecing, this is a perfect time for more advanced piecers and adventurous stitchers to meet the challenge of “more”: more visual complexity, more satisfaction, more beautiful projects. With a nod to the traditional Dresden Plate block, Carl’s vibrant interpretation brings together two techniques used over and over again in creative quiltmaking. Take your skills up a notch as you experience Carl’s practical tips and handy hints, updating your precision cutting and stitching toolbox. Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.


Glorious Grids With Fillers Gina Perkes In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Fear grids and fills no more! Instead, make straight lines your best friend. Learn to use grids for both ruler work and as a guide for perfectly spaced free-hand designs. Gain confidence in producing beautiful cross-hatching and unique variations using a minimum of tools; learn how to use temporarily marked grids as a guide for spacing your beautiful freehand designs. Explore a variety of unique freehand filler designs as you learn to achieve balance and control in your work.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $18.00 Hands-on Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: F93X, G109 Ink Studio (BYOF) Joyce Teng Expand your creative horizons when you learn new applications and effects using Tsukineko inks. This studio course will cover basic Tsukineko ink application as well as advanced techniques that utilize textured fabrics, stenciling, and collaging. Gain hands-on experience with a number of techniques (as many as time allows in class) and learn even more as Joyce demonstrates the rest, for a total of 10 versatile techniques. Let your imagination run wild! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $30.00 Hands-on Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Code: F94X

Thursday 6:30 PM Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants-A Lesson in Three Parts: Part II Cynthia Guffey A perfectly fitted pants pattern can become the most valuable tool in your studio, for once the curves are correctly shaped, the resulting sloper can be used to create any style of pant at all. From conservative business basics to flowing, sheer evening pants, from skinny ankle pants to full, pleated trousers and in any length from the floor to capris to shorts, the designs all

start with the same basic fit: the curves from the waistline to mid-thigh. To achieve proper fit and allow for movement, the curves of the lower body (in three dimensions) have to be accurately translated onto paper (in two dimensions), and evaluated in a precise order and with proper consideration for what each measurement tells us. Explore these measurements and define which part of the pattern each applies to as you gather the knowledge to create your own personal pants sloper. All three parts of the series are necessary, as the measurements cannot work independently of each other. They work as a team, creating a shape on paper that will mimic your own best pants shape for your body. When you sign up for all three parts of this series, go home with your own detailed measurements, a personal sloper pattern, Cynthia’s Pants Fitting and Pants Tweaking DVDs and a roll of pattern paper so you can continue to create pants at home. Part I of the three-part series focuses on the major curves: measuring and interpreting back to the paper pattern your crotch length and depth, and your hip curve. Part II moves on to the knee intersection, overall length and waist shape, once again measuring accurately and transferring information back to the paper pattern. Part III completes the process with back waist and hip, then front waist and hip measurements and pattern adjustments. During each part of the series, Cynthia demonstrates measuring, then shows where and how the measurement comes into play on the paper pattern. Her guidance continues as you make the adjustments needed for your pattern. As you progress through the series, your best shape will appear on paper, as you learn to translate body measurements to pattern dimensions. You’ll leave with a sloper pattern you can use for basic pants, or as a base to design skinny or flared styles, shaped waistlines, added pleats and so on. Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Code: F84, G100

Friday 8:30 AM Core Embroidery Skills: Hooping and Stabilizing Katie Bartz Yikes! It stretches! It’s too fragile! It’s too thick! No it’s not! Dive right into Katie’s easy hooping techniques, where the personality of your fabric becomes almost irrelevant. Learn how to approach stabilizing your designs as you see how to effectively, easily and accurately bring your hoop and your projects to the

embroidery machine, all ready to stitch. Bring questions. Sessions: 2 Friday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H113X Beyond the Tradition: Beadwork, Embroidery and Hand Quilting (BYOF) Jill McCloy Jill’s love for handwork and her constant, uninhibited urge to innovate for better results combine here in a wonderful variation on classic methods for hand quilting, embroidery and beading. She favors needles which are longer, and doesn’t use a hoop, (but will demonstrate how to use one so you have a choice). Because she mixes hand quilting with machine appliqué, embroidery and beading in many of her own projects, this workshop will open up your creative options, offer you comfortable and successful alternatives to classic guidelines and provide you with new skills -- all at the same time. She will of course discuss thimble choices and which battings are best for hand quilting, as she shares her own approach to creative quilting satisfaction. Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $5.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: H117X, J133

Fancy Pants: Embellish Your Jeans (BYOJ) Angela Wolf In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Embellishing jeans with embroidery is a major fashion detail, still a hot trend. Why not upcycle a pair from your closet! Bring along your jeans, jean jacket, or shirt and create your fashion look in class. Angela shares tips for design placement, stabilizing and more, even how to choose a built-in design or use free motion work. Whichever method you prefer, it’s a fun way to update some of your favorite denim! Bring your own jeans, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $15.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H119X

Metro Medallion (BYOF) Heather Kojan In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Gather some favorite fabrics to make this stunning quilt. The large medallion blocks sew up quickly, and create a cool secondary medallion when stitched together. We'll use the Quick Curve Ruler to sew gentle curves and

achieve fantastic results! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.


Clearly Quilted Clutches Cindy Losekamp In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing So….you have little bags for everything, but you still have to open them to see the contents, right? Not anymore, when you start making these handy zipper bags with clear panels -- all created in the embroidery hoop! You’ll make two during class. Learn to work with clear plastic, sew zippers with ease, add a loop for carrying and you’re done. You’ll always be able to clearly see where everything is stored.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H121X Fox Hole Pillow (BYOF) Carl Hentsch In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Learn three indispensable quiltmaking techniques from an expert in precision piecing as you create this gorgeous 19 inch round pillow, using block techniques from Carl’s book, New York Beauties & Flying Geese. Get your hands on the fabric as you work with foundation piecing, curved piecing and machine applique techniques in a single project. Follow Carl’s tips for accurate 1/4 inch seams and consistent cutting for a wonderful outcome. This combination of techniques creates a pillow with plenty of eye-catching color and movement circling the focal point center. Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.


Unconventional Embroidery: The Mini Market Tote Alicia Welcher In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up We’re drawn to them in all their bright colors, but how on earth do you get them into your hoop? Get your hands on one of our favorite project blanks and learn how easy it can be! What seems impossible becomes a fast and easy process when you know how to approach it. Perfect as a gift on its own, the market tote also makes a

great container for a group of smaller necessities for baby showers, housewarmings and so much more.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $30.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H123X

Knit Tee-Top: Serging for Rookies Kathy McMakin In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials 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 the perfect outfit for your child – and all the techniques can be used for older kids and adults, too. Learn the tricks for serging knits while unlocking the mystery of differential feed. Attach a circular neck binding perfectly, in a snap. The hem of the gown can be finished with a lettuce-edge for a frilly look or a cover stitch for the more tailored version. Machine embroidery can be added at a later time to personalize. You’ll watch your project take shape before your very eyes, and by the end of class you’ll want to make this little knit tee-top in every color. Child's size M is created in class, and your materials fee includes the pattern for children's sizes XS - XL.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $27.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: H124X, J140 Walk the Line: Straight Line Quilting with Rulers Ebony Love In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Straight lines are one of the most challenging tasks on the long arm. Mastery takes time and practice. Learn how to confidently create straight lines using reference points, then use those lines to create stunning patterns and designs.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: H125X, J141 Freeze Your Backsides! Cindy Lohbeck Learn by doing, as you collect all Cindy’s time-tested tips and fool-proof tricks for creating these unique ice dyed MEGA mandalas. Perfect for quilt backs, these impressive mandalas provide infinite inspiration. Working

in the buddy system, each student will dye one 110 x 110 inch cotton quilt back to take home. Limited class size ensures individual attention throughout the process. Actual class time is 8:30-11:30am and 1:00-5:00pm. Order your complete kit directly from Cindy via the link below. Sessions: 7 Hands-on Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Code: H126X, J142, K158, L174, M190

Friday 9:00 AM 5 Easy Pieces: Simple Sewing for a Summer Wardrobe Lorene Bonewitz Sew your entire summer wardrobe with just 5 super-simple garments! Learn how to streamline your sewing process for the most efficient use of your time, and still achieve professional looking results. Even if you have never sewn garments before, you will leave this seminar with a step-by-step plan, and the confidence and creative ideas to do so! Sessions: 1 Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H114 Batting Options 101 Linda Pumphrey Confused by all the options in the world of quilt batting? This robust and lighthearted lecture will update your batting lingo during a discussion of batting types, where to use them, and why one type is not the answer for every project. Each batting has a purpose, and as you explore fiber, process, weight and texture, understanding the impact of these attributes and more will help you make confident decisions about batting. It’s a bigger (and easier) deal than you might think! Sessions: 1 Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H115

Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants-A Lesson in Three Parts: Part III Cynthia Guffey A perfectly fitted pants pattern can become the most valuable tool in your studio, for once the curves are correctly shaped, the resulting sloper can be used to create any style of pant at all. From conservative business basics to flowing, sheer evening pants, from skinny ankle pants to full, pleated trousers and in any length from the floor to capris to shorts, the designs all start with the same basic fit: the curves from the waistline to mid-thigh.

To achieve proper fit and allow for movement, the curves of the lower body (in three dimensions) have to be accurately translated onto paper (in two dimensions), and evaluated in a precise order and with proper consideration for what each measurement tells us. Explore these measurements and define which part of the pattern each applies to as you gather the knowledge to create your own personal pants sloper. All three parts of the series are necessary, as the measurements cannot work independently of each other. They work as a team, creating a shape on paper that will mimic your own best pants shape for your body. When you sign up for all three parts of this series, go home with your own detailed measurements, a personal sloper pattern, Cynthia’s Pants Fitting and Pants Tweaking DVDs and a roll of pattern paper so you can continue to create pants at home. Part I of the three-part series focuses on the major curves: measuring and interpreting back to the paper pattern your crotch length and depth, and your hip curve. Part II moves on to the knee intersection, overall length and waist shape, once again measuring accurately and transferring information back to the paper pattern. Part III completes the process with back waist and hip, then front waist and hip measurements and pattern adjustments. During each part of the series, Cynthia demonstrates measuring, then shows where and how the measurement comes into play on the paper pattern. Her guidance continues as you make the adjustments needed for your pattern. As you progress through the series, your best shape will appear on paper, as you learn to translate body measurements to pattern dimensions. You’ll leave with a sloper pattern you can use for basic pants, or as a base to design skinny or flared styles, shaped waistlines, added pleats and so on. Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Code: H116, J132 Wearable Art From the Bottom Up Nick Coman In the world of wearable art, we have many choices when it comes to the tops we make and wear, but what about the bottom half of our body? Pants…skirts... not a lot of interesting patterns out there that are both wearable and an addition worthy of being paired with the gorgeous tops we make. Join Nick for a discussion about how to choose and make the perfect match for your beautiful top. Discuss proportion, color, scale and body type, including the best choices for every occasion. What you need to bring is a notebook for recording your ideas, and pictures of styles that you feel look good on you or are a good jumping off point for a new look!

Sessions: 1 Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: H118

Friday 10:30 AM How to Fit a Pants Form to Your Body Shape Joe Vecchiarelli When making a garment it becomes faster and more accurate to create your fit on a form instead of on your own body. Learn to make simple adjustments with easy placement of sizing material on the form to mimic your shape instantaneously. You’ll eliminate the frustration of fitting the paper pattern (flat) to your body (not flat). One pant form can become your body shape in seconds, and help with faster, easier and more accurate fitting results forever after. Sessions: 2 Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J129X Notions You Can't Sew Without Connie Palmer Nothing makes sewing easier and more fun like using the best notion for the job! You’ll feel like a magician, since all the tasks suddenly become easier – right before your eyes. See the many ways you can add to your sewing pleasure, saving time and delivering excellent results, as Connie unravels sewing techniques using scissors, measuring tools, fabric folding pens, turning tubes and much, much more! Fall under Connie’s enchanting spell with this eye-opening lecture.

Sessions: 1 Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: J130 Pattern Hack: The Princess Seamed Jacket Angela Wolf Want to learn about pattern designing from a sloper? Experience an in-depth lesson on converting a basic princess seamed jacket into many different styles, including: designing a biker style asymmetrical jacket, creating a yoke where there wasn’t one (and learning why you might want to do this), adding a button placket, zippered sleeves, color-block designs, altering length and designing a collar.

Sessions: 2 Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J131X The Essential Stabilizer Reference Book Michelle Umlauf Learning the differences between all of the stabilizers can open up a world of possibility, and allow you to choose confidently whenever you have a project in mind. But, as Michelle knows, it can be a bit overwhelming. So, she’s going to share the best secret weapon in her

creative stitching arsenal: a beautiful, color coded, stabilizer workbook for your sewing room. You’ll start with a complete set of 8 x 10 inch samples of every Sulky stabilizer available. As you handle each piece, see and feel sample-sized techniques of these stabilizers at work in a way that makes the information stick! Your reference workbook will let you spend more time trying new things and making more professional-looking projects, and far less time thinking about which stabilizer is the best one for the job. She’ll share links to colorful online resources you can add to your workbook, too. All this, and plenty of new ideas and inspiration, too.

Sessions: 1 Hands-on Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J134X

All Star Baby Libby Ashcraft In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Fondness for machine embroidered appliqué can quickly grow into love with the ease of using an electronic (digital) cutter to create your applique pieces. Pick up great tips for embroidering on knits, too, as you create this "baby soft" bib in class. Sessions: 2 Materials: $12.00 Hands-on Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J135X

3D Cutie Fleece Hat Cindy Losekamp In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Make this darling hat using ever-popular polar fleece while learning to work with the latest in embroidery innovation…glitter fabric. Assemble the hat and then embroider the sweet 3D Cutie face – sure to make you smile! You may not stop at making just one … you’ll have so many requests for this hat from friends and family. Rest assured, you’ll receive the design used in class and the pattern, too, so you can get busy making more when you get home.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $24.00 Hands-on Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J137X

Fruit Stand Chenille Joline Wunderl In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up Have you heard the term "In The Hoop" and been curious about what that means? Or why so many get such joy from these projects? Join us for this hands on machine embroidery class, where we will complete a fruity chenille potholder, totally in the hoop. Joline will

walk you through this fun project from Kimberbelle, to get you started on your own path to happiness through clever machine embroidery projects!

Sessions: 2 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: J139X

Friday 12:30 PM Athleisure Sewing Kathy Ruddy 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 knits of all types, will show you how choose and size patterns for four-way stretch fabrics with different ‘negative ease’ factors, and how to resource fabrics and notions, including "Filpar" elastic from Italy. Explore seaming techniques for both sewing machines and sergers to make flattering and fun athleisure wear, too. Learn how to copy yoga yokes from finished garments and fit them to your leggings for a custom fit. You can even make an extra-long yoke from contrasting compression fabric, then upscale your low rise pants to the "Spanks"-style effect high rise pants that smooth and slim your waistline. Finally, learn to make the garments your own by adding details like pockets and zippers to hold your smart phone securely. Sessions: 1 Friday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K146X Quilting with Templates Donelle McAdams Template quilting is all the rage, and for good reason! Let Donelle McAdams help you set yourself up for a successful experience in this lecture-demo-hands-on class. You’ll cover machine set-up, necessary supplies, template preparation and more, including lots of tips for a successful first experience. Use tools from Westalee as you begin where all quilters begin -- at the drawing board. Put a variety of designs on paper as you become familiar with the motion involved, and see how the motifs work in your space. This is a very effective way to experience template quilting without the hassle of toting your sewing machine to class, and a common first step for even the most experienced quilters. Join us for a fun and information packed class, and get a great start to template quilting at home.


Friday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K148X No Hassel Tassels Libby Ashcraft Have big fun as you learn to use a unique leatherette material to create two cute tassels, the perfect accent for your key chains and zipper pulls. Discuss how to use alcohol inks to customize and personalize your projects, and pick up lots of creative ideas along the way.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $9.00 Hands-on Friday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K150X

Friday 1:00 PM Getting to Know Your Serger Kathy McMakin 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 and why we love them so. As she does, she’ll introduce all the critical, we-use-them-over-and-over techniques: starting and stopping seams, handling corners and curves and serging on knits; how to create lettuce edges and gathers; using flatlock, cover stitch, chain stitch and more. Suddenly you’ll understand the love affair so many of us have with our sergers! Sessions: 1 Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K145 Pattern Alteration: Seeing the Big Picture Lorraine Henry Often when we begin a pattern alteration process, we focus on the biggest change first. STOP! Look instead at the whole picture, putting the entire body being fitted into the frame. Why? So you can see if there’s a need for multiple alterations, some of which might be combined, or some which eliminate others. Learn the order of checking measurements and how measurements relate to one another, so the big picture is clear. Each body measurement relates to the ones around it, and how they do that determines which alterations are required. This class will give you a new awareness of looking at and really seeing our body differences.

Sessions: 1 Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K147

The Doctor is IN the House Judy Kessinger Did you quit sewing for yourself? Do you have issues with getting garments to FIT? The Fit Doctor is ready for class and will cover the most common issues and how to fix them. The prognosis: your garments will come alive and compliment your body instead of just covering it. Sessions: 1 Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Code: K149 Tic-Tac-Toe (BYOF) Carl Hentsch In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Learn to use templates for accurate cutting, and discover a new world of quiltmaking and design options. A straightforward design, which appears as if it would be complicated to create in fabric, turns out to be easy, as you follow Carl’s steadying template practices. Get comfortable with curved piecing as well, as you complete this small wallhanging in class. Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Hands-on Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: K151, L167XY

Foot Feats I Jill McCloy In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing 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 broaden your stitching choices and make the things you do every day faster, and easier than ever. Feats include elastic shirring, heavy duty gathering, elastic casings, smocking by machine two ways, couching effects with various threads and fabric strips, split couching, corded entredeux, twin needle couched ribbon, padded satin stitches, mini-ric rac, middy braid and a bonus, of course!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $17.00 Hands-on Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: K152, L168XY

Odd (and fun) Stuff in Your Hoop (BYOF) Katie Bartz In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Stitch up one of Katie’s famous nesting portfolios and an accompanying keychain wristlet in this wonderful workshop about weird materials and achieving a

professional finish. For starters, the portfolio: engineered with pet screening (really!) and anchored by quilted fabric panels, it is the perfect pallet for machine embroidered applique accents, too. Use it to organize and transport your workshop or retreat projects from place to place, as the mesh allows you to see what’s in each one, and the 12 x 10 inch version you’ll make in class is just about the perfect size. Learn a simple zipper insertion you’ll use over and over again for that professional look, and personalize with your own fabric choice for the accents. You’ll quickly fall in love with Katie’s step-by-step construction techniques, machine know-how and collection of little tips with big impact. Make your accompanying keychain wristlet to clip on or carry alongside. Either way, this workshop allows you to work confidently with very “odd” (but fun and incredibly practical) materials both in and outside the hoop. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 4 Materials: $42.00 Hands-on Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: K153, L169, M185 Drama in Red and White Linda Pumphrey In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Love a pallet of just red and white? Capture some of the drama for yourself as you make a stunning Four-Leaf Clover pillow sham in class. Taken directly from her popular new book, Red & White Quilting: An Iconic Tradition in 40 Blocks, the block is fun and simple to make, with very graphic results. From basic quilting techniques to helpful hints about working with two-color quilts, the class will cover it all.


Bias on a Whim Connie Palmer In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up What are we talking about? Simply one of the most versatile and dynamic special touches you can add to your projects for visual depth or quiet elegance. Nearly any shape will work, but curves are the most fun, as you’ll be working with spaghetti bias in all cases … bright prints or two-color motifs for contemporary appeal, bright and shiny for kids, ecru and white for a classic heirloom look. Make samples of several different ‘windows’ before you create your own finished masterpiece to carry out of class.


Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: K155, L171XY 5 Zippers, 5 Bags, One Serger Alicia Welcher In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials 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 her dexterity with the serger. Discover a fantastic collection of bags, zipper techniques and serger tricks – all wrapped up in helpful tips and lots of creative choices. You’ll definitely learn to install zippers a bunch of different ways -- all on the serger of course. And, you’ll pick up tricks bag designers use all the time, so you can create your own bag styles as easily as imagining them. So … if you love all kinds of bags, this is the perfect course for you, too!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $28.00 Hands-on Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Code: K156, L172XY Fundamentals of Longarm Quilting Gina Perkes In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter This class takes the beginning machine quilter to a new level. Gain confidence with your free motion quilting and begin learning how to use rulers for straight lines. As she introduces a wide variety of exercises, Gina helps quilters successfully execute many different designs in a relaxed, fun-filled setting. Also discussed in class will be: machine set-up, trouble shooting, tension, threads and tools of the trade.


Friday 2:30 PM Sergers: Cover & Chain Kathy McMakin While you never really know what you’ll see in Kathy’s classroom, you can count on learning lots! And when it comes to sergers, she has much to share. Learn how to use the cover and chain stitch functions on the serger, the accessory feet that really make them sing and leave confident you can get more out of your serger than ever. Discussion and how-to tips include techniques for gathering, hemming on knits, coverstitch pintucks, shadow work, decorative quilting, meandering, all sorts

of innovative embellishing techniques and practical construction methods. Sessions: 1 Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L161 5 Easy Steps to Designing Your Own Quilt Heather Kojan Not sure where to start when you want to design your own quilt? Walk through a time-tested design process from inspiration to realization, as Heather shares how it works in her world – and how you can get started on your very own (original!) quilt.

Sessions: 1 Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L162 Shortcuts for Quick Gifts Connie Spurlock Sometimes it's just a little information that turns a struggle into a happy success. See lots of gift ideas made quickly by using easy techniques to speed up the process AND give you better results. This is the class that will change how you think about the process, and provide plenty of tips and inspiration, too.

Sessions: 1 Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L163 Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Collars Cynthia Guffey A comfortable, flattering collar is a simple combination of directional sewing, proper grainline and fit. Explore each of these areas by starting with fit, where you’ll see how to check for proper fit and make adjustments to the paper pattern, including how to “petite” a neckline and corresponding pattern pieces. Discuss grainline placement, and learn how to place the collar for best effect, how to establish roll lines (and why you’ll want to do that), and finally, how to apply the collar to the garment. Sessions: 1 Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L164

Learn to Sew With Knits Angela Wolf Learn to absolutely love sewing with knits! Known for her stylish knit tops and dresses, Angela shares all her favorite tips and tricks for sewing and serging success with knit fabrics. Learn about choosing the best fabrics, which stitches to use in various applications and more, including all about sewing and serger machine needles, thread options, techniques for preventing stretch at the shoulders and neckline and more. Leave class ready to fill your wardrobe with knit garments you’ve sewn yourself!

Sessions: 1 Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L165 How to Think About Fashion Textiles Joe Vecchiarelli Discussion will focus on an exploration of the four basic, natural fiber fabrics: cottons, wools, linens and silks; touch on manufactured fabrics such as polyesters, nylons, and spandex; and include commentary about ‘smart’ fibers and cotton blends. Armed with swatch cards for future reference, you will learn about the norms and processes used when making fabric choices in the fashion world. As Joe shares his extensive knowledge of textiles and how to think about them when choosing for garments, you will begin to understand the factors that go into good choices … and inspired ones, too. Joe’s first-hand fashion-world perspective will bring you new ways to think about your decisions, help eliminate uncertainty and allow you to make confident choices you’ll love to wear. Take home a wonderful collection of fabric swatch cards, each generous swatch backed up with essential fabric information and guidelines for use.

Sessions: 1 Materials: $39.00 Hands-on Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: L166

Friday 4:00 PM Kitties and Dollies and Sloths, Oh My! Linda Davis Soft pets and dolls are so much fun to make! This class will highlight favorite patterns and the many panels available for making them. Linda, who has been making stuffed creations for over 25 years and comes with an awesome trunk show to share, will focus on tips and techniques to make your creations come to life more easily than ever! Whether a little person made from quilting cotton or an animal made from fur…..leave class ready to go home inspired, ready to create something fun -- for that special little one in your life, or maybe just for you! Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M177 Dresses for You: Personal Style and Fit Kathy Ruddy Learn how to pick a pattern that suits your shape best, make it fit YOU and then add your own personal styling detail changes. Construction skills include darts, sleeves, facings zippers, lining and hems. Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M178

The Art of the Dart Lorraine Henry Wrapping your arms around the science of darts leads to the need for some artistry, too. Darts simply improve the fit of EVERYTHING! Learn about three different dart shapes and which body parts need each. See how to stitch them correctly, to eliminate those little ‘dimples’ at the point -- there’s an art to that, too. Finally, discover a collection of great ideas for using darts as fashion accents while they act as fitting tools. Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M179

Color Theory for Textile Artists Nick Coman Ever had one of those projects that should be amazing, but just falls short? Color is probably the culprit. Join Nick in this thorough, understandable presentation about picking color, using color theory and why it is different than the color theory you learned in art class. You will walk away with a much clearer understanding of how colors interact with each other and with the viewer, and be able to use that to your advantage.

Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M180 How to Start an Alteration/Custom Apparel Business Angela Wolf Thinking of starting an alteration or custom sewing business? “How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business”, Angela Wolf, ran a successful alteration and custom apparel business for over 18 years. She will share strategies for starting a business, including: setting up a professional business, how to find customers, marketing ideas, pricing strategies, and much more. Learn how to make money in the sewing business!

Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M181 Specialty Materials: Moving Beyond Paper, Fabric and Vinyl Libby Ashcraft Discover a world of digital cutting beyond fabric and vinyl! Explore the variety of specialty materials available, gather practical tips, helpful techniques and lots of clever ideas for using each. Leave class with inspiration for projects using tattoo paper, printable materials, specialty adhesives, glitter, stickers, stamps, wood and cork sheets, and much more.

Sessions: 1 Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Code: M182

Friday 6:00 PM Pattern Alteration Bootcamp Lorraine Henry No more discarding newly made clothes because of poor fit! Learn the elements of fit and pattern alteration that will enable you to become a better sewer and fitter, including how to choose the right size pattern, necessary amounts of ease, three different methods of alteration, how to combine them and all the principles and guidelines for success while doing so. Then have hand-on experience using half-scale practice patterns to execute alterations for some commonly needed changes in the bust, back, abdomen, buttocks and arms. All of these exercises will enable you to become a "Sew Successful Seamstress!" Sessions: 3 Materials: $15.00 Hands-on Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: N196X, P212 Copy Cat Sewing Workshop Kathy Ruddy Learn a series of new techniques which enable you to sew clothes just like the ones you already own and love. In this longer-form interactive demonstration, you'll discuss favorite garments of fellow students (maybe yours!), identify the reasons they're so well liked, then decide what to copy and how to do it. Explore Kathy's tried-and-true steps for copying sleeves, darts, seams and gathers, learn to identify grain line, and more, as you discover how to create a whole new wardrobe -- inspired by your favorite looks and clothes. Learn to add facings, seam allowances, hemlines, smooth curves and more. You'll learn about choosing the right fabrics, and how to correctly add details like ruffles, pleats and pockets to make a garment more interesting and more "you". Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: N197X, P213

The One Size Tunic Melissa Marie Collins In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up This class is a way to use the cotton art fabric we love and create a one-size-fits-most tunic to wear with jeans, leggings and boots! Perfectly on-trend, this easy-to-wear, simple-to-make piece is the perfect project to complete in an evening. Melissa Marie Collins designed this concept and we are so happy to teach it! Such a simple yet classic style, and perfect for the beginning garment sewist. Note: There will be a variety of fabric kits to choose from.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $49.00 Hands-on Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Code: N203X, P219

Friday 6:30 PM Core Sewing Skills: Grainline Effects Workshop Cynthia Guffey Everything you do while you are creating a garment is influenced by the grain of the fabric, from laying out your pattern pieces and making your very first stitches, to the last stitch of the hem. With a handful of swatches in hand, cut a variety of pattern shapes and learn how to confidently identify the lengthwise and crosswise grain (and true bias) when the fabric has no selvage for reference. Explore ways to find it at inseams, shoulder seams, necklines, princess seams and more, so you can work with it to best advantage. Along the way, you’ll discover where, why and how grainline influences your finished project. Keeping a neckline’s symmetry, for example, is all about stitching with the grainline. You’ll be able to make informed decisions at every turn when you understand how to use stitching direction to preserve the shape of your pattern pieces -- preventing unwanted stretching and distortion in all cases and even find ways to do so when you are forced to sew against the grain. Sessions: 3 Materials: $25.00 Hands-on Friday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Code: N198, P214

Saturday 8:30 AM How to Fit A Dress Form to Your Body Shape Joe Vecchiarelli 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’ll eliminate the frustration of fitting the paper pattern (flat) to your body (not flat). One dress form can become your body shape in seconds, and help with faster, easier and more accurate fitting results forever after. Sessions: 2 Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q225X

Mod Citrus (BYOF) Heather Kojan In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center A modern take on a classic Orange Peel block, Mod Citrus is pieced (no applique!) with gentle curves and over-sized blocks. We'll use the Quick Curve Ruler to get excellent results. This one sews up fast - you can do a wall hanging in an afternoon! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $35.00 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: Q231X, R247

Foot Feats II Jill McCloy In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing Edge joining and edge stitching feet work together … Jill calls them "sister feet" because they help with similar techniques, but each has its own specialty. Get your hands on them, making samples both decorative and practical, while you learn exactly which foot to use when, why and how. You’ll explore how the edge joining foot helps with classic and mini-tucks, flipped tucks, stitch-in-the-ditch for sewing construction and quilting, free motion “in the ditch” quilting and the actual edge joining of fabrics, laces, ribbon, braids and trims. The edge stitching foot aides with wide tucks, variable tucks, wing needle hemming, topstitching with needle position changes, decorative topstitching and outline quilting. All that and two bonus edging effects, too!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $21.00 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: Q232X, R248 Collapsible Tote Darlene Guillory In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing What appears to be a beautifully embellished clutch unfolds to reveal a surprise ..... a beautifully embellished shopping tote! Have fun with decorative stitches, specialty threads and couching as you learn to choose colors, motifs and place them for an artful accessory. You’ll convert it to a collapsible tote before you leave class, ready to use as you shop. Stows small, opens large, always with your beautiful stitching front and center!


Paper Piecing Primer Karen Benke In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Become a paper piecing prodigy in just 90 minutes when you get your hands busy! Sometimes confusing in the abstract, this is the perfect piecing method when you’re after the sharpest, most accurate points you’ve ever imagined, regardless of angle or number. Discover the secrets and all the best tips for easy, reliable success in this powerful paper piecing workshop. You’ll be able to piece blocks which seem – and sometimes really are – impossible to replicate any other way.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q234X

Quilting with Rulers (BYOF) Gina Perkes In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up Discover both technique and design in this exciting class! You will gain confidence in using ruler templates in your free motion quilting. You will love the ease and precision involved in using rulers to create amazing designs which will bring your quilting to life. You will also learn how to incorporate traveling designs to connect the foundational shapes and ways to customize the templates to fit the size and style of your unique projects! Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.

Sessions: 3 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: Q235X, R251

Inspiring Serger Confidence Kathy McMakin In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials Intimidated? Fear not! The serger is your friend! It’s the perfect companion for your sewing machine, as it always makes you look like a professional (even if you’re 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, tension settings, stitch lengths, cutting widths, differential feed, when to have your cutter in and out of work, needle positions, basic stitches for construction, decorative stitches for embellishing and finishing and specialty stitches used in construction, embellishing and finishing, and finally troubleshooting. When you maximize your serger’s potential, you maximize your own, too! Sessions: 4 Materials: $15.00 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: Q236X, R252

Think Big, Quilt Small: Microquilting Designs Ebony Love In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Make your quilting stand out with these miniaturized designs! Microquilting adds texture and interest to the background, and helps to fill in negative space so your main design pops. Learn how to scale down your free motion to fit, and get the tips and techniques you need to make your microquilting successful.


Six Shade Value Gradations Cindy Lohbeck Value, Value, Value! The show stopping, eye popping quilts all have great use of value! Learn this fast, fun, and organized method for dyeing a 6-shade value gradation, from light and pastel to deep and rich. Each student will choose 4 of the 14 available colors, for a total of 24 fat quarters! Great for appliqué and stash building! Order your complete kit directly from Cindy via the link below.

Sessions: 4 Hands-on Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: Q238X, R254X

Saturday 9:00 AM Are You Making Any Money? Connie Spurlock Did you know that you could be making and selling items that are actually putting you "in the hole"? Just because you have brought in money does not mean that you are making a profit. Learn what you need to know, assess what your profit is, see where you can cut costs and know your market. Where can you buy wholesale and should you? Are you missing the deductions that are costing you big time? Learn how to price to make a profit. Bring your concerns and questions and we promise you will PROFIT from this class. Sessions: 1 Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q226 Fashion Fitting Basics: The Upper Body Cynthia Guffey Explore the basic process for measuring and altering patterns for upper body garments: blouses, tops, jackets and dresses. See exactly how to take accurate measurements for both front and back bodices, and how

and where they relate to the pattern dimensions. Includes how to choose the correct pattern size and critical upper body measurements beyond the bust, waist and back length listed on the pattern envelope. Sessions: 1 Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q227

Tips for Sewing Designer Jeans Angela Wolf Jeans are a wardrobe staple and sewing your own is easier than you might think! Join Angela Wolf for tips and tricks to make sewing your own designer jeans a snap. Angela ran a custom apparel business for over 20 years, and jeans were one of her specialties. Discover fitting tips, how to choose the right fabrics for various jean styles and sewing essentials, including topstitching, needle choices, distressing techniques, rivets, choosing zippers and more. Leave this class with all the info you need to jump into sewing your own boutique style jeans.

Sessions: 1 Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q228 You Want to Hoop THAT? Alicia Welcher 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, she starts with the most basic process and builds, in clear, easy-to-follow steps, to the most sophisticated techniques. Share the journey as she works with a variety of totes, a hat, a cosmetic bag, and more delicate items, including a one-piece baby bodysuit, organza patches and a double-layered knit blanket – seven very different types of items, seven different approaches. From tough and sturdy to small and tricky to dainty and fine, the projects represent many of the challenges we come upon in our everyday embroidery practice.

Sessions: 1 Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Code: Q229

Saturday 10:30 AM Batting Options 101 Linda Pumphrey Confused by all the options in the world of quilt batting? This robust and lighthearted lecture will update your batting lingo during a discussion of batting types, where to use them, and why one type is not the answer for every project. Each batting has a purpose, and as you explore fiber, process, weight and texture, understanding the impact of these attributes and more will help you

make confident decisions about batting. It’s a bigger (and easier) deal than you might think! Sessions: 1 Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: R241 Notions You Can't Sew Without Connie Palmer Nothing makes sewing easier and more fun like using the best notion for the job! You’ll feel like a magician, since all the tasks suddenly become easier – right before your eyes. See the many ways you can add to your sewing pleasure, saving time and delivering excellent results, as Connie unravels sewing techniques using scissors, measuring tools, fabric folding pens, turning tubes and much, much more! Fall under Connie’s enchanting spell with this eye-opening lecture.

Sessions: 1 Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: R242 Fashion Fitting Basics: Below the Waist Cynthia Guffey Explore the basic process for measuring and altering patterns for pants and skirts. Learn how to define and measure waistline, hipline, upper hip and more, and discover the importance of measuring the front and back separately. Discover how to determine your best pattern size from measurements and see how to make initial pattern adjustments based on measurements. Sessions: 1 Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: R243

Serger 911 Kathy Ruddy All serger owners and prospective serger owners will love this class! 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 types and five-minute serger pocket that can be added to any pattern. If you have a serger and barely use it, or want to use it with greater proficiency, this class is a fantastic place to start!

Sessions: 1 Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: R244 Take Your Pants Off and Let's Make Some That FIT! Judy Kessinger Take the smiles out of your pants—they belong on your beautiful face! Learn how to measure yourself and create a pattern that only fits you. See how to eliminate fitting issues, make tweaks so the finished garment is

comfortable and then how to transfer all that back to your MASTER PATTERN. Learn how to create 6 different styles using that first pattern! Your pants will now look perfect and feel fantastic… now go have a candy bar! Sessions: 1 Materials: $35.00 Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Code: R245

Magnetic Personality Libby Ashcraft Take your electronic cutting fun to the next level when you learn to use two different types of magnet material. As you create your own magnets in class, you’ll be preparing to be the most popular maker in your social circle, as you start gifting these fast and oh-so-easily-customized treats.

Sessions: 2 Materials: $10.00 Hands-on Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: R246X

"Y" Me? Karen Benke In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome Get comfortable and confident as you grow your quiltmaking skills. Master two of quiltmaking’s most oft-used techniques: piecing Y-seams and mitering. Used in 60 degree triangle and hexagon piecing, Y-seams are not nearly as tricky as they first appear. Let Karen share her easy, fool-proof system for executing them painlessly. Learn to miter your borders, too, including measuring and joining, as you complete your placemat in class. Fun!

Sessions: 2 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Code: R250X

Saturday 12:00 PM Quilting with Templates Donelle McAdams Template quilting is all the rage, and for good reason! Let Donelle McAdams help you set yourself up for a successful experience in this lecture-demo-hands-on class. You’ll cover machine set-up, necessary supplies, template preparation and more, including lots of tips for a successful first experience. Use tools from Westalee as you begin where all quilters begin -- at the drawing board. Put a variety of designs on paper as you become familiar with the motion involved, and see how the motifs work in your space. This is a very effective way to experience template quilting without the hassle of toting

your sewing machine to class, and a common first step for even the most experienced quilters. Join us for a fun and information packed class, and get a great start to template quilting at home. Sessions: 2 Materials: $22.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S261X Sheer Delight: Embroidery on Sheers Angela Wolf In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Machine embroidery is a fantastic technique for creating great garments, quilts, home decor items, party decorations, wedding veils, lace and more. Learn to embroider on the most delicate of sheer fabrics, including chiffon and tulle. Experience a variety of materials as you learn to choose the most appropriate stabilizers, threads and designs for each. Your embroidered samples include enough yardage to sew a bag, infinity scarf and candle décor at home (PDF patterns and directions included with class). Sessions: 2 Materials: $20.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S263X

Saturday 12:30 PM Embellishment Roundup Cindy Losekamp See scores of new and exciting ways to add a little (or a lot of) embellishment to your creative life! From what’s new in the embroidery world to new iron-on glitter fabric and 3D techniques for ‘jump off the surface’ surprises, you’ll find inspiration and how-to for adding all the right touches to your next projects. Explore new in-the-hoop borders and projects, stacked and anchored techniques, dimensional flowers and so much more. Discover what all the excitement is about so you can confidently push the boundaries and create awe-inspiring embroidery. Sessions: 1 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S257 Shortcuts for Quick Gifts Connie Spurlock Sometimes it's just a little information that turns a struggle into a happy success. See lots of gift ideas made quickly by using easy techniques to speed up the process AND give you better results. This is the class that will change how you think about the process, and provide plenty of tips and inspiration, too.

Sessions: 1 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S258

Your Body is Perfect, The Pattern is Wrong! Nick Coman Have you ever altered a pattern to fit your body and found after all was said and done that yes, it fit, but didn't look like the pattern envelope any longer? That's because patterns are just a template -- a place for you to start. Join Nick Coman in this jam-packed overview of how the industry makes patterns, and how to go about taking those imperfect patterns and making them look good on your perfect self! Cover the three different types of ease you need to know about to make patterns function properly, and how to take that information and put it to work for you. Learn also about fitting the shell patterns Nick recommends for every sewer, and how they make your sewing life easier. Learn the tricks of the trade from an industry insider! Sessions: 1 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S259 Who Fits the Dressmaker? Lorraine Henry She does! When you have no one to help, you learn to fit yourself. The easiest way to do this is through measurements. Learn the art of measuring, the order in which measurements are used that, if followed, will simplify the fitting process. Explore techniques of a master fitter to obtain the necessary measurements for a fit that stands out in the crowd. Sessions: 1 Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Code: S260

Pattern Grading Joe Vecchiarelli Learn to use a grading ruler to change up or change down an existing pattern. Knowing how to grade a pattern allows you to achieve correct size for all parts of the body, regardless of what size your pattern is. You can adapt a single pattern for multiple sizes (think bridal party), use patterns in your own collection for another person regardless of size and perfect patterns for yourself, of course. These grading techniques follow the same process used in the garment industry as a standard grade for all pattern sizes, and the class is a perfect way to improve your own understanding and use of both single and multi-size patterns. All you bring is a basic t-shirt pattern to grade. Rulers and other necessary notions are included in your materials fee.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $39.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Code: S262, T278

Pineapple Perfection (BYOF) Heather Kojan In the Husqvarna Viking Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing A pineapple quilt made of pineapple blocks? Yes! We'll achieve pineapple perfection using a “magic” specialty ruler, simple quarter inch seams and deliberate color assignment for a visual twist on this fun favorite. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details. Sessions: 3 Materials: $38.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S264, T280X Embroidery Essentials Workshop Barbara Moore In the Pfaff Studio sponsored by Suddenly Sewing In a class designed to take you through the basics of machine embroidery and beyond, begin at the beginning, as you explore the effects stabilizers, hooping techniques, needles and threads will have on your embroidery projects. As you discover the keys to successful embroidery, you’ll find your projects coming away from the machine with a professional look – because you’ll have used the proper tools and techniques. A perfect workshop for beginners, and experienced embroiderers who want to refresh their skills for improved results. Sessions: 3 Materials: $30.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S265, T281X

Free Motion Stitching Made Easy Nancy Sapin In the Janome Studio sponsored by Janome That’s all free motion? Really? Well, yes, it is! Adopt Nancy’s easy approach to learning and mastering free-motion stitching for creative freedom with quilting and embellishment projects. It’s not hooped machine embroidery -- it’s all free motion, no tracing necessary, with professional looking results. Discover a variety of free motion styles, motifs and techniques as you explore a range of artful effects you can achieve with Nancy’s easy process. While you’re practicing, you’ll also learn how to turn a photo into a line drawing, perfect for creating your own free motion designs. Nancy also discusses how your choice of needles and threads will impact your finished projects and how to complete your piece at home as a wallhanging or inserted into a pillow. More ideas for finishing will arise as she shares all her best tips for easy, artistic, 100% successful free motion stitching during class. Get all the materials needed, including the backing fabric, to turn your “embroidered” block into a trapunto wallhanging.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $28.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S266, T282X

The NEWEST Cuddle Blanket Workshop Connie Palmer In the Bernina Studio sponsored by Sew It Up If you missed your chance last year to enjoy sewing with the softest of fabrics (Cuddle) and having more fun than you can imagine while doing so, here’s the newest incarnation of Connie’s blanket workshop. Make a baby-sized blanket in class – a perfect gift any time of year – as you explore Connie’s tried-and-true methods for cutting, stitching and controlling the fuzz (that’s the fun part!). Leave with your completed blanket in your choice of colorways.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $35.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S267, T283X 5 Zippers, 5 Bags, One Serger Alicia Welcher In the Juki Serger Studio sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials 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 her dexterity with the serger. Discover a fantastic collection of bags, zipper techniques and serger tricks – all wrapped up in helpful tips and lots of creative choices. You’ll definitely learn to install zippers a bunch of different ways -- all on the serger of course. And, you’ll pick up tricks bag designers use all the time, so you can create your own bag styles as easily as imagining them. So … if you love all kinds of bags, this is the perfect course for you, too!

Sessions: 3 Materials: $28.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S268, T284X Make Mine Modern Gina Perkes In the Handi Quilter Longarm Studio sponsored by Handi Quilter Let’s face it, modern quilts provide a beautiful canvas to showcase amazing quilting designs and technique. Join Gina as she shares a variety of modern designs to enhance your quilts perfectly. Includes grid work basics (an introduction to rulers), geometric patterns, modern filler designs, and more! Pick up tips on decorative thread success, thread tension, trouble-shooting, machine set-up and more. This is a fun and stress- free class, filled with creativity and tips for success.

Sessions: 3 Materials: $18.00 Hands-on Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Code: S269, T285X

Saturday 2:00 PM Think Outside a Basic Pattern Judy Kessinger Start with a basic tee pattern that includes a front, back and sleeve. Now turn it into a wardrobe of tops. You have to see it to believe it, really. Learn all the little tricks to keep up with fashion while keeping inside the comfort zone. Go from simple, to simply amazing. Don’t have time to sew? You will now! Sessions: 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Code: T273 Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Drafting a Lining Pattern Cynthia Guffey Drafting lining patterns is easy once you know how to manage the details. Collect the precision methods Cynthia uses to create her gorgeous, lined garments, details and all, including how to adjust for the turn of the fabric, the presence or elimination of shoulder pads and the application of a lining to a garment. You’ll discover why and how to adjust the pattern at the point where it is actually sewn to the garment, and learn how to account for adequate ease and how grainline determines whether you’re adding to the drape of a garment or controlling it from the inside out. Sessions: 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Code: T274

Size Matters: Wallhangings, Small Quilts and Minis Jill McCloy Find inspiration and explore a wide range of artful, fun techniques as you take a tour of Jill's many and varied samples. Discover the difference between wall hangings, small quilts and minis (did you know there is a difference?). Your questions are welcome, and you will receive a two page handout of Jill's top “mini” tips. Sessions: 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Code: T275

Four Steps to Perfect Pants Kathy Ruddy Pattern, fit, fabric and technique. Kathy has the answers and YEARS of hands-on experience developing a system for creating perfect pants. Using selected models

from the class, she’ll demonstrate how to measure and adjust the crotch curve, change the leg style to suit the silhouette and show her easy construction techniques. Bonus: see a pair of pants you can sew in as little as 30 minutes! Sessions: 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Code: T276

Quilts from the Backside Ebony Love Why subject your quilts to plain, uninspired backings? Explore the many ways you can combine leftover quilt blocks, trimmings, scraps and random yardage to create interesting backs for your quilts -- and keep your stash under control, too. This lecture includes a trunk show of selected quilts from Ebony’s private collection. Sessions: 1 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Code: T277

Quilted and Embroidered Mug Rug Angela Wolf In the Brother Studio sponsored by Richland Sewing Center Create a beautiful quilted mug run, all with a few touches of a button, as you design your own in-the-hoop embroidery project in class! Start by scanning your hand-written message, then add a few designs and stippling of your choice. This is such an easy project, so personal, and you’ll leave class with a custom mug rug (or pin cushion). Be sure to bring a USB stick to save your design for future use. These projects make great gifts, and people will think you spent hours on them -- when what you really did was have some fun! Sessions: 2 Materials: $15.00 Hands-on Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Code: T279X Ink Studio (BYOF) Joyce Teng Expand your creative horizons when you learn new applications and effects using Tsukineko inks. This studio course will cover basic Tsukineko ink application as well as advanced techniques that utilize textured fabrics, stenciling, and collaging. Gain hands-on experience with a number of techniques (as many as time allows in class) and learn even more as Joyce demonstrates the rest, for a total of 10 versatile techniques. Let your imagination run wild! Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.Sessions: 2 Materials: $30.00 Hands-on Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Code: T286X

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Thursday, June 7 | Schedule at a Glance

Class Schedules

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Class Schedules

CLASS COLOR KEY:

= General Interest= Sewing = Embroidery= Embellishment/Surface Design = Serging

9:00-10:00 8:30-10:00

10:30-11:3010:30-12:00

1:00-2:0012:30-2:00

2:30-3:302:30-4:00 4:00-5:00 Evening

Times Vary

How to Fit a Dress Form to Your Body ShapeJ. Vecchiarelli

A1X

Core Embroidery Skills: Needles and ThreadsK. Bartz

B17X

Notions for FashionJ. Vecchiarelli

C33

Your Body is Perfect, The Pattern is Wrong!N. Coman

D49

5 Easy Pieces: Simple Sewing for a Summer WardrobeL. Bonewitz

E65

Create Your Own LandscapesC. Losekamp

A2X

Notions You Can’t Sew WithoutC. Palmer

B18

Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Set In Sleeves Part 1C. Guffey

C34

Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Set In Sleeves Part IIC. Guffey

D50

Bobbinwork Revealed!C. Losekamp

E66

The Art of Fashion CamouflageJ. Kessinger

A3

What Was I Thinking?!H. Kojan

B19

Transform the NecklineJ. Kessinger

C35X

Darts, Zippers and PocketsK. Ruddy

D51

Ten Degree Ruler Twelve WaysC. Spurlock

E67

Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants: Part IC. Guffey

NA4, B20

Better Than a Coloring BookM. Umlauf

C36

You’re Embroidering on WHAT?A. Welcher

D52

Embroidering KnitsA. Welcher

E68

Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants: Part IIC. Guffey

NF84, G100

Size Matters: Wallhangings, Small Quilts and MinisJ. McCloy

A5

Bead Embroidery: An Elegant TouchN. Coman

NB21X

Crotchety CrotchesL. Henry

C37

Flowers, Buds and Leaves: A Ribbon and Fabric BouquetK. McMakin

ND53, E69

Kitties and Dollies and Sloths, Oh My!L. Davis A6

Quilting With TemplatesD. McAdams

NB22X

Foiled Again!!L. Ashcraft

NC38X

Perfect Stitching 101N. Sapin

D54

Pattern Alteration: Truth or ConsequencesL. Henry E70

Unconventional Embroidery: Cork Needle CaseA. Welcher

NA7X

Unconventional Embroidery: Faux Straw Sun VisorA. Welcher

NB23X

Chic DiamondsH. Kojan

NQC39, D55XY

Hexie HarmonyH. Kojan

NQF87X, G103

Mesh Beach ToteC. Spurlock

NA8X, B24

Quilting by the Foot: The WorkshopJ. McCloy

NC40, D56, E72

Hopscotch Block Exchange PartyE. LoveNQF88X, G104

One-In-A-Bazillion Boxed BagK. Bartz

NQC41, D57, E73

Cutwork Lapel JacketC. Losekamp

NF89X, G105

Let’s Bind This QuiltK. Benke

NA10X, B26

Serene Butterfly Table RunnerC. Hentsch

NQC42, D58XY

Shattered Dresden BlockC. HentschNQF90X, G106

Fruit Stand ChenilleJ. Wundrel

NA11X

The Double Zip PouchS. Vandergriff

NB27X

The NEWEST Cuddle® Blanket WorkshopC. Palmer

NC43, D59XY

Serger 911 WorkshopK. Ruddy

NA12X, B28

French Braid Table RunnerC. Dolinar

NC44, D60XY

Fifteen Fabulous Free Motion FillersE. Love

NA13X, B29

Longarm Quilting With RulersG. Perkes

NC45, D61XY

Glorious Grids with FillersG. Perkes

NF93X, G109

Indigo Garden: An Itajime Shibori WorkshopC. Lohbeck NA14X, B30

Magical Mini-Mandalas: An Ice Dyeing WorkshopC. Lohbeck

NC46, D62, E78

Ink StudioJ. Teng

NQF94X


Friday, June 8 | Schedule at a Glance

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X = CLASS TIME EXTENDED BY HALF AN HOUR= Serging

9:00-10:008:30-10:00

10:30-11:3010:30-12:00

1:00-2:00 12:30-2:00

2:30-3:302:30-4:00 4:00-5:00 Evening

Times Vary

Core Embroidery Skills: Hooping and StabilizingK. Bartz

H113X

How to Fit a Pants Form to Your Body ShapeJ. Vecchiarelli

J129X

Getting to Know Your SergerK. McMakin

K145

Sergers: Cover & ChainK. McMakin

L161

Kitties and Dollies and Sloths, Oh My!L. Davis

M177

5 Easy Pieces: Simple Sewing for a Summer WardrobeL. Bonewitz H114


J130

Athleisure SewingK. Ruddy

K146X

5 Easy Steps to Designing Your Own QuiltH. Kojan

L162

Dresses for You: Personal Style and FitK. Ruddy

M178

Batting Options 101L. Pumphrey

H115

Pattern Hack: The Princess Seamed JacketA. Wolf

J131X

Pattern Alteration: Seeing the Big PictureL. Henry K147

Shortcuts for Quick GiftsC. Spurlock

L163

The Art of the DartL. Henry

M179

Achieving Perfectly Fitting Pants: Part IIIC. Guffey

NH116, J132


NK148X

Fashion Sewing Tutorial: CollarsC. Guffey

L164

Color Theory for Textile ArtistsN. Coman

M180

Pattern Alteration BootcampL. Henry

NN196X, P212

Beyond the Tradition: Beadwork, Embroidery and Hand QuiltingJ. McCloy

NQH117X, J133

The Doctor is IN the HouseJ. Kessinger

K149

Learn to Sew With KnitsA. Wolf

L165

How to Start an Alteration/Custom Apparel BusinessA. Wolf

M181

Copy Cat Sewing WorkshopK. Ruddy

NN197X, P213

Wearable Art From the Bottom UpN. Coman

H118

The Essential Stabilizer Reference BookM. Umlauf

NJ134X

No Hassel Tassels L. Ashcraft

NK150X

How to Think About Fashion TextilesJ. Vecchiarelli

NL166

Specialty Materials: Moving Beyond Paper, Fabric and VinylL. Ashcraft

M182

Core Sewing Skills: Grainline Effects WorkshopC. Guffey

NN198, P214

Fancy Pants: Embellish Your JeansA. Wolf

NH119X

All Star BabyL. Ashcraft

NJ135X

Tic-Tac-ToeC. Hentsch

NQK151, L167XY

Metro MedallionH. Kojan

NQH120X, J136

Foot Feats IJ. McCloy

NK152, L168XY

Clearly Quilted ClutchesC. Losekamp

NH121X

3D Cutie Fleece HatC. Losekamp

NJ137X

Odd (and Fun) Stuff in Your Hoop K. Bartz

NQK153, L169, M185

Fox Hole PillowC. Hentsch

NQH122X, J138

Drama in Red and WhiteL. Pumphrey

NK154, L170XY

Unconventional Embroidery: The Mini Market ToteA. Welcher

NH123X

Fruit Stand ChenilleJ. Wundrel

NJ139X

Bias on a WhimC. Palmer

NK155, L171XY

The One Size TunicM. Collins

NN203X, P219

Knit Tee-Top: Serging for RookiesK. McMakin

NH124X, J140

5 Zipppers, 5 Bags, One SergerA. Welcher

NK156, L172XY

Walk the Line: Straight Line Quilting with RulersE. Love

NH125X, J141

Fundamentals of Longarm QuiltingG. Perkes

NK157, L173XY

Freeze Your Backsides! (Class break 11:30-1:00)C. Lohbeck

NH126X, J142, K158, L174, M190


Saturday, June 9 | Schedule at a Glance

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Sponsored by Suddenly Sewing

Sponsored by Janome

Thank you to Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Brother, Bernina, Janome, Juki, Handi Quilter and their participating dealers who have generously provided machines for hands-on classes at the Expo.

All classroom MACHINES are ON SALE at special Expo prices! Test drive yours today.

= Hands-on

Bring your own fabricYou’ve got a pretty good stash, right? Might as well use it! This is your chance to use up some of the fabrics you’ve had forever, or maybe those you’ve been saving for something special. Visit sewingexpo.com for details.

Sponsored by Richland Sewing Center

Sponsored by Suddenly Sewing

Sponsored by Handi Quilter

Sponsored by Sew It Up

= Bring your own fabric

Sponsored by Willetts Sew and Vac Essentials

9:00-10:00 8:30-10:00

10:30-11:3010:30-12:00

12:30-1:30 12:00-1:30

2:00-3:002:00-3:30

How to Fit a Dress Form to Your Body ShapeJ. Vecchiarelli

Q225X

Batting Options 101L. Pumphrey

R241

Embellishment RoundupC. Losekamp

S257

Think Outside a Basic PatternJ. Kessinger

T273

Are You Making Any Money?C. Spurlock

Q226


R242

Shortcuts for Quick GiftsC. Spurlock

S258

Fashion Sewing Tutorial: Drafting a Lining PatternC. Guffey

T274

Fashion Fitting Basics: The Upper BodyC. Guffey

Q227

Fashion Fitting Basics: Below the WaistC. Guffey

R243

Your Body is Perfect, The Pattern Is Wrong!N. Coman S259

Size Matters: Wallhangings, Small Quilts and MinisJ. McCloy

T275

Tips for Sewing Designer JeansA. Wolf

Q228

Serger 911K. Ruddy

R244

Who Fits the Dressmaker?L. Henry

S260

Four Steps to Perfect PantsK. Ruddy

T276

You Want to Hoop THAT?A. Welcher

Q229

Take Your Pants Off and Let’s Make Some That FIT!J. Kessinger

R245


NS261X

Quilts From the BacksideE. Love

T277

Magnetic PersonalityL. Ashcraft

NR246X

Pattern GradingJ. Vecchiarelli

NS262, T278

Mod CitrusH. Kojan

NQQ231X, R247

Sheer Delight: Embroidery on SheersA. Wolf

NS263X

Quilted and Embroidered Mug RugA. Wolf

NT279X

Foot Feats IIJ. McCloy

NQ232X, R248

Pineapple PerfectionH. Kojan

NQS264, T280X

Collapsible ToteD. Guillory

NQ233X, R249

Embroiodery Essentials WorkshopB. Moore

NS265, T281X

Paper Piecing PrimerK. Benke

NQ234X

“Y” Me?K. Benke

NR250X

Free Motion Stitching Made EasyN. Sapin

NS266, T282X

Quilting With RulersG. Perkes

NQQ235X, R251

The NEWEST Cuddle® Blanket WorkshopC. Palmer

NS267, T283X

Inspiring Serger ConfidenceK. McMakin

NQ236X, R252

5 Zipppers, 5 Bags, One SergerA. Welcher

NS268, T284X

Think Big, Quilt Small: Microquilting DesignsE. Love

NQ237X, R253

Make Mine ModernG. Perkes

NS269, T285X

Six Shade Value GradationsC. Lohbeck

NQ238X, R254X

Ink StudioJ. Teng

NQT286X

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