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Stuffed Embroidery Workshop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday 9/20/12 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 3X |
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Embroider an adorable little baby blanket, so soft you won’t want to give it up! Besides learning how to create Stuffed Embroidery – the More... |
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All About Zippers |
Darlene Guillory |
Thursday 9/20/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 5X, B21 |
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Discover your hidden zipper muse in this ‘cover it all’ insertion workshop. Learn the language and methods for several kinds of zippers i More... |
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Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday 9/20/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 6X, B22 |
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Using Debby's KISS Method (Keep It Small & Simple), discover how liberating free-motion machine quilting can be. Discuss threads, batting and bast More... |
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Updated: One-seam© Pants Just for You |
Louise Cutting |
Thursday 9/20/12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 1 |
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Fearless Figure Evaluation |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday 9/20/12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 2 |
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Discover the keys to recognizing your own figure variations and figure shape. See a real body, real figure evaluation demonstration, with fits, smart More... |
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Serging For Rookies: Wear It Everywhere Vest |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Thursday 9/20/12 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 4, B20 |
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Get acquainted with the serger as you learn basic seaming for straight and curved seams, corners, easing a neck edge and a no-pin match point system w More... |
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Seven Core Sewing Skills |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday 9/20/12 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B17 |
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Core sewing skills are used regardless of what type of project or fabric or machine we're working on. Making them second-nature will improve the outco More... |
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Extreme Embroidery* |
Susan Clark |
Thursday 9/20/12 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B18 |
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So…… how would you set up for embroidery on wood, real or synthetic leather, paper, a camp chair or a bath mat? Get the lowdown on all kin More... |
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Sheer Applique: Three Little Jewelry Bags |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday 9/20/12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
B19X |
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Okay, be truthful…you never really have enough of those little drawstring bags to put special necklaces in or one for a flash drive you don̵ More... |
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Batik Braids |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday 9/20/12 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C37X, D53 |
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Sewing with ONLY half-hexagon shaped patches, this braid quilt is a dream to put together! There is NO trimming of excess fabric on the sides as is th More... |
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Pants Perfection |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday 9/20/12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C33 |
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Discuss considerations in selecting a size with which to begin, then see Cynthia demonstrate the measuring and alteration process. Includes adjusting More... |
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Alterations for RTW: Jackets and Tops |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday 9/20/12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C34 |
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T-shirts too shapeless? Jackets looking too bulky? Tops too blousy or not blousy enough? Gaping necklines? Droopy shoulders? Look at the most com More... |
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Crazy Batik Sewing Album Tote |
Barbara Moore |
Thursday 9/20/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C35, D51, E67 |
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Carry your favorite photos with you as well as all your sewing supplies, with this crazy patch bag on one side and a photo album on the other. Here More... |
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Mini Messenger Tote |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Thursday 9/20/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C36, D52, E68 |
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Designed to be a mini version of the popular messenger tote, this piece is full of fun serger techniques. A decorative chain stitch is used to embelli More... |
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It’s Magic! A Quilt of Half and Quarter Square Triangle Blocks |
Holice Turnbow |
Thursday 9/20/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C38, D54, E70 |
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Carefully selected colors and the placement of a simple half-square triangle block and a quarter-square triangle block can create “magic” More... |
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The Classic White Shirt and Beyond |
Sandy Miller |
Thursday 9/20/12 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D49 |
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Every woman needs a classic white shirt in her wardrobe, and we can put considerable effort into creating one with new sewing techniques, perfecting More... |
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Breaking Down the Borders |
Kim Montagnese |
Thursday 9/20/12 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D50 |
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Triangles, circles, wonky strips…..appliqued, pieced, undulating or pointed. Constructed with as much thought and design sense as the quilts th More... |
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Good, Better, Best / Easy, Easier, Easiest |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday 9/20/12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E65 |
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Sometimes a fabric and design just come together to create the perfect garment. Depending on serendipity, however, isn’t the best way to build a More... |
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Hoop to Piece |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday 9/20/12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E66 |
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One of Cindy’s latest projects puts a twist on piecing in the hoop. Of course you can piece these embroidery designs, but what else can you do More... |
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Embroidered eReader Wristlet |
Hope Yoder |
Thursday 9/20/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F83X, G 99 |
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Piece together beautiful fabrics for your personal eReader envelope bag. Fashion forward, your case with its built-in layer of protection is perfect More... |
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The Unappreciated Walking Foot |
Holice Turnbow |
Thursday 9/20/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F86X, G102 |
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Most quilters tend to use the walking foot machine accessory only for stitching (quilting) in the ditch (SID), but much more can be accomplished! Dis More... |
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Alteration Business Know Power |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday 9/20/12 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
F81XY |
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Thinking of starting your own alteration business? Want to know what it takes? Learn to sell yourself first, and get a handle on all the basic requi More... |
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10 Tool-Free Tricky Gizmo Sewing Lessons |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday 9/20/12 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F82, G 98 |
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The tricky gizmo is her method. The tools are simple: needle and thread. The details are everywhere in your wardrobe, and knowing how to execute the More... |
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Crazy Quilting |
Karen Pharr |
Thursday 9/20/12 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F85, G101 |
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If you’ve wanted to create wonderful crazy quilt blocks but wondered just how to get started, here’s your chance. Or maybe you’ve cr More... |
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The Cutwork Kitchen |
Barbara Moore |
Friday 9/21/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H115X, J131 |
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Create a beautiful apron for the queen of your kitchen and the envy of your guests. The bib of your apron features classic cutwork created on your emb More... |
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Crazy for Quilting |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Friday 9/21/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H116X, J132 |
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Create another popular traditional quilt pattern in hours, not days! Adapted for the serger, this quilt is easy and fun, especially with the sashing More... |
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No Sneaky-Peeky Improvisational Quilting |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday 9/21/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H117X, J133 |
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With a nod to the free form quilts of Gee’s Bend, explore your own creative attitudes in this design-as-you-go workshop. Choose your sealed bag More... |
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Cutting and Piecing For Rookies |
Holice Turnbow |
Friday 9/21/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H118X, J134 |
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Get a proper start with the essentials of machine piecing as you learn the three basics: accurate marking, cutting and piecing. Learn to use rotary cu More... |
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WWW: Wonderful Weekend Wearables |
Sandy Miller |
Friday 9/21/12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H113 |
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We all need something GREAT to wear on the weekends! Whether we’re running errands on the way to see our grandchildren, taking in a long city w More... |
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Snip It, Stitch It, Wear It! |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday 9/21/12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H114 |
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Discover all the best techniques as Cindy takes a plain sweatshirt and readies it for creating a jacket. You’ll see her trim off ribbings, find More... |
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Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese |
Friday 9/21/12 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J129 |
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Get a grip on the newest notions to make your projects easier, faster, more fun and much more creative! If you've been at the sewing machine "forever" More... |
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Part I: Fitting the Back Bodice |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday 9/21/12 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J130 |
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The back bodice affects much of how the rest of the garment fits. Discuss upper back curve, back waist, armholes, shoulder to waist transition, back a More... |
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The Magical Quilted Tote |
Darlene Guillory |
Friday 9/21/12 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
K149X, L165 |
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The tote fools the eye and yields secrets to a few new tricks as you make it. Trick #1: free-form applique and embellishment with fabrics and fibers, More... |
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Part II: Fitting the Front Bodice |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday 9/21/12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K145 |
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Smooth out fitting wrinkles as you learn about the proper distance to and fullness at the bust apex, armhole depth, neckline, waistline, transition fr More... |
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Alterations: All Zipped Up |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday 9/21/12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K146 |
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Zippers! We’ve got a love/hate relationship with them. So many of our garments include them but what happens when they don’t work? Repa More... |
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The Perfectly Pretty Caddy |
Hope Yoder |
Friday 9/21/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K147, L163, M179 |
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Add delicate machine embroidery and fashion a romantic and handy caddy for all those essentials you need close at hand – in so many places! Emb More... |
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eReader Sleeve |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Friday 9/21/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K148, L164, M180 |
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Create this unique and trendy quilted cover/sleeve using simple and quick piecing techniques. The final touches include quilting with a twist and a un More... |
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Really, Really, Broken Dishes |
Kim Montagnese |
Friday 9/21/12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K150, L166, M182 |
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Circles and curves without curved piecing? You bet! It’s fast, fun and easy. Edges turned in the easiest way imaginable, curves fall into pla More... |
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Cutting Class |
Louise Cutting |
Friday 9/21/12 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L161 |
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With so many new and improved ways to make your sewing appear less home-made and more professional, rookies and experienced fashion sewers alike can t More... |
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Extreme Embroidery* |
Susan Clark |
Friday 9/21/12 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L162 |
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So…… how would you set up for embroidery on wood, real or synthetic leather, paper, a camp chair or a bath mat? Get the lowdown on all kin More... |
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Part III: Fitting Below the Waist |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday 9/21/12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M177 |
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Using live models to illustrate the elimination of wrinkles from poor fit, Cynthia discusses slope at the waist, adjustments for flat vs. round hip/bu More... |
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Alterations for RTW: Jean and Pant Solutions |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday 9/21/12 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M178 |
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Denim is with us to stay –jeans are our favorite “go to” garment. Getting them to fit is challenging and makes the difference betwe More... |
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Start an Embroidery Business in Your Home |
Barbara Jones |
Friday 9/21/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N193X, P209 |
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Discover how to turn your passion for embroidery into a profitable home-based business. Whether in the thinking stage or already stitching for profit More... |
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Hand Quilting Basics |
Holice Turnbow |
Friday 9/21/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N194X, P210 |
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You’ve wanted to learn hand quilting but never got around to trying it? This is your chance to learn about and practice the most fundamental pa More... |
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Pieced and Appliqued in the Hoop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday 9/21/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N195X, P211 |
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Stretch your ideas about what your embroidery hoop can do when you join Cindy for piecing in the hoop and embroidered applique…all in one great More... |
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Mariner's Compass |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday 9/21/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N197X, P213 |
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Conquer your fear of curves and points with this no-fail Mariner’s Compass. A streamlined paper piecing technique uses pre-cut strips, ready to More... |
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Aprons with Attitude |
Marty Moon |
Friday 9/21/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N198X, P214 |
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Get acquainted with today’s laminated fabrics and how to work with them as you make this handy gardening apron. With perfectly placed pockets a More... |
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Hot Oven – Cool Mitts |
Barbara Moore |
Saturday 9/22/12 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q227X |
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You’ll fall in love with embroidery (or fall in love all over again) when you make these insulated oven mitts. Quilted on the back with a whims More... |
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Crazy for Quilting |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Saturday 9/22/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q228X, R244 |
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Create another popular traditional quilt pattern in hours, not days! Adapted for the serger, this quilt is easy and fun, especially with the sashing More... |
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Sugarloaf Jewels |
Debby Kratovil |
Saturday 9/22/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q229X, R245 |
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Discover the fun of this no-template, no fabric waste, no bias-edged quilt block - no kidding! Stack your pre-cut squares and slice them using a free More... |
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Basic Machine Quilting |
Holice Turnbow |
Saturday 9/22/12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q230X, R246 |
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Practice improves skill and confidence; starting with the right foot, supplies and tools useful to good machine quilting helps too. These first step More... |
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Updated: One-seam© Pants Just for You |
Louise Cutting |
Saturday 9/22/12 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q225 |
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‘One-Seam© Pants’© appear in many high-end designer collections. Now, sew your own. With no side seams, they’re quick and More... |
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Neutral ID |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday 9/22/12 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q226, R242 |
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Leave class with your 3 best neutrals in hand, and the knowledge necessary to press them into service as you build a hard-working, easy-to-wear, inves More... |
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Pattern Alterations: Seams & Hinges |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Saturday 9/22/12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R241X |
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Does the idea of eliminating frustration and flat pattern distortion intrigue you? See and learn how moving your pattern alterations to the seamline More... |
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Gifts in Minutes: Pretty, Practical Projects |
Hope Yoder |
Saturday 9/22/12 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R243X |
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Create a pieced travel tissue cover using fashionable fabrics and some simple piecing techniques. Hate to do machine binding? No problem, get the look More... |
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Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S257 |
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Get a grip on the newest notions to make your projects easier, faster, more fun and much more creative! If you've been at the sewing machine "forever" More... |
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Sweatshirt Conversion Prep Workshop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
S258, T274 |
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Here’s your chance to bring a sweatshirt you’ve been meaning to turn into an artful jacket to class and get started. Learn the proper meth More... |
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Walk Before You Run: Walking Foot Machine Quilting |
Karen Pharr |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S259, T275X |
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For beginning machine quilters or those who feel like beginners! Start by using the walking foot for quilting in ways you never thought possible. Pro More... |
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Serging For Rookies: Wear It Everywhere Vest |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
S260, T276 |
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Get acquainted with the serger as you learn basic seaming for straight and curved seams, corners, easing a neck edge and a no-pin match point system w More... |
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All About Zippers |
Darlene Guillory |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S261, T277X |
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Discover your hidden zipper muse in this ‘cover it all’ insertion workshop. Learn the language and methods for several kinds of zippers i More... |
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The Simple Binding |
Holice Turnbow |
Saturday 9/22/12 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S262, T278X |
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Accurately applied borders and binding are essential in maintaining the symmetry of a finished quilt. Uneven borders and binding, especially the corne More... |
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Sewing Essentials |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday 9/22/12 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T273 |
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Be a sponge, and absorb every bit of sewing knowledge from and expert’s collection of fine sewing methods. You’ll approach every project More... |
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Wardrobe Strategy: Ensemble Solutions |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Saturday 9/22/12 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V289 |
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Take your wardrobe beyond where it is today. Learn the basics of design to find your fabulous figure flattering best. Trigger you imagination, elimi More... |
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Cutting Through the Red Tape |
Louise Cutting |
Saturday 9/22/12 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V290 |
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Did you make the right adjustment on your pattern? Will it work on another one? Even from another company? See how and where to measure, and receive More... |
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