Class Descriptions for Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Novi, MI

Novi, MI

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Title
 
Teacher
Date/Time
Codes
Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Tuesday 11/3/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB201X, MDB261X
Wild About Geese Quilted Tote (MDB)

This adorable tote puts a fresh spin on the classic Flying Geese block, featuring three unique block variations throughout the bag. Each block is both pieced and quilted right in the hoop, making this project a fun way to explore in-the-hoop embroidery techniques.

 

The p VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Tuesday 11/3/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB202X, MDB262X
Round and Round Zipper Bag

Take your bag-making skills in a whole new direction with this fun circular bag! Students will learn how to accurately construct curved pieces, install a zipper around a curved edge, add structure and stability, and assemble a dimensional bag with a professional finish. A great class for expandin VIEW MORE...

 
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Title
 
Teacher
Date/Time
Codes
Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB300X, MDB360X
Electric Quilt 8 Beginner's Guide-Laptop Required (MDB)

Dive into the world of quilt design with our EQ8 beginner class! Learn the basics of Electric Quilt 8, from navigating the software and creating quilt layouts to choosing fabrics and designing blocks. Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their EQ8 skills. Join us and start designing y VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Pattie Otto
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB301X, MDB361X
Sewing Suits You: Altering a Lined Blazer (BYOF) (MDB)

Are you intimidated when altering a lined jacket or blazer? Would you like to be able to alter jackets for you or someone you know? Are you thinking about doing alterations as a business? Pattie, with 35 years of alteration experience, will show you how to do three basic jacket alterations: lengt VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Eric Drexler
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB302X, MDB362X
Baby Your Baby Featherweight Maintenance: Beginner to Intermediate (MDB)

Eric Drexler not only worked 27 years for Sulky, he has also been a sewing machine mechanic for over 40 years and wants to share his love for the Singer 221 Featherweight. Yes, they are his baby too. He will walk you through how to take off all the covers, where to oil, and replace a few worn par VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Sandra Chandler
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB303X, MDB363X
Whole Cloth Duster (BYOF) (MDB)

Create a stunning oversized coat while learning garment sewing and wearable art techniques in this immersive workshop. Designed for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, this workshop explores how to transform quilting cottons, repurposed denim, linen, canvas, quilt tops, and reclaimed te VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jessica VanDenburgh
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB304X, MDB364X
Getaway Tote with Charming Key Fob (MDB)

If you're looking for the perfect overnight bag, shopping bag or just need a giant tote to haul all your sewing supplies, this is the bag for you! Learn how to work with cork, canvas & zippers. The bag has pleats, a gusset and so many pockets! You'll learn so many bag making skills in VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Kaysie Provence
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB305X, MDB365X
Stitched with Love: A Gift-Giving Series (MDB)

Explore a variety of embroidery skills with this fun series of hands-on projects! Begin with an In-the-Hoop Zipper Pouch to build your foundational skills, then create your own embroidered greeting card and a charming corner bookmark to keep your place in style. A bonus bag charm project rounds o VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB306X, MDB366X
Embroidery School (MDB)

Whether you’re new to embroidery or have been stitching for years, choosing the right stabilizers, needles, threads, hoops, and fabrics can be overwhelming. Knowing which combinations to use is key to achieving professional-looking results.

 

In this hands-on class, VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Michelle Freedman
Wednesday 11/4/26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MDB307X, MDB367X
Now You See It! Disappearing Quilt Blocks (BYOF) (MDB)

Discover one of quilting’s most satisfying techniques by transforming simple blocks into something extraordinary. In this class, you will learn how to create four classic disappearing blocks by cutting and reassembling pieces in clever ways. Students will practice traditional piecing with & VIEW MORE...

 
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Title
 
Teacher
Date/Time
Codes
Hands on Workshop
Michelle Freedman
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 1X, B17
Wear That Block: Reverse Applique for Clothing (BYOF)

Wear the Block: Create a Reverse Appliqué Statement for Your Wardrobe Quilted clothing is having a moment. Join the trend in this fun, hands-on class and transform an existing garment into a one-of-a-kind statement piece using reverse appliqué techniques. You will learn how to mark your garment, VIEW MORE...

Jim Suzio
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A 3X
Tailor's Tips for a Professional Look

Master the secrets to great fitting clothes. Learn the tips professional tailor's use for measuring and simple alterations with clothing designer, Jim Suzio. In this new lecture, Jim will demonstrate age-old and the latest tailor’s tools every sewist should use for making custom clothin VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Donelle McAdams
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 4 X, B20
Designing Rulerwork: Meet Me at the Drawing Board

Embrace the return of a fan-favorite workshop! Donelle is back by popular demand, ready to guide you through the art of rulerwork design. Whether you are a novice just starting your stitching journey or a seasoned pro, this class offers valuable insights for all skill levels. In this engaging thr VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Sandra Chandler
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 5X, B21
Sashiko for Garment Embellishment (BYOF)

Bring a jacket, pants, or other clothing items you already own and turn it into a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece. You will use Sashiko running stitches to add a bold pattern across a yoke, a pocket, a collar, or anywhere you would like to create this one-of-a-kind clothing piece. We will plan y VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 7X, B23
Serger Savvy

Explore the incredible things you can do with a serger (besides just finishing the edge of a seam).  Taught by serger expert and designer, LuAnn Hartley, you will be working with decorative threads and will get to try a few optional accessory feet.  You can apply these new techniques to VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Eric Drexler
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 8X, B24
Free Motion Thread Painting

Come learn how Eric “Paints with Thread”. His award-winning Free Motion has inspired and impressed sewers across the country. Thread Painting is a doorway to many other Free Motion techniques like Stippling, Monogramming, Thread Sketching, Embellish printed fabric. Turn your workhorse VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A 9X, B25
Introduction to Rulerwork

Straight lines and simple arcs can create stunning quilting. Learn the basics of rulerwork including stitch settings, holding the ruler and moving the fabric and ruler in tandem. Working on BERNINA Q Series sit down longarm you will stitch straight lines and simple arcs to create motifs, matchsti VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Linda McGehee
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A10X, B26
Stitch It, Couch It, Carry It: A Wallet Workshop

This mini messenger bag is designed to hold the basics for today’s world. There are 2 zipper pockets—1 for cellphone & 1 for credit cards, ID & cash. RFID Cloth is used for extra security. A loop of webbing with a swivel hook makes a secure closure to hang on a belt or carry a VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Cuddle® Ambassador
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A11X, B27
You OTTER Try Machine Embroidery with Cuddle®

Get ready to make a splash with Oscar and his adorable fish friend! In this fun, hands-on machine embroidery class, you’ll stitch up this cuddly duo using a provided embroidery machine and a 7" x 12" hoop. You’ll learn how to work with soft Cuddle® fabric while creating VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A12X, B28
Simple Serger T-Shirt Blanket (BYOF)

Have a stack of cherished t-shirts but unsure what to do with them? Join Jaymi and learn to transform your favorite tees into a cozy and cherished blanket using just a serger – no interfacing or quilting required! 

 

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discov VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jill McCloy
Thursday 11/5/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A13X, B29
Foot Feats: Accessory Feet for Piecing & Quilting (BYOF)

Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a simple place to gather and keep all the needs for planned and, perhaps, unfinished projects? Something with a little pocket to hold a label of contents? Something pretty and practical and lightly padded to keep everything safe and together. What if it was sim VIEW MORE...

Nancy Sapin
Thursday 11/5/26
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A 2
Fundamentals of Free-Motion Quilting


That’s all free motion? Really? Well, yes, it is! Nancy is a National Educator representing Sulky of America. Adopt Nancy’s easy approach to learning and mastering free-motion stitching for creative freedom with quilting, landscapes and embellishment projects. It’s not h VIEW MORE...

Deb Atchison
Thursday 11/5/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B18
Portrait Quilt Memories

Do you have a photograph that holds a special place in your heart? What if you could translate that image into a unique and meaningful quilt? Join Deb, a passionate and certified Portrait Quilting Teacher, for an engaging lecture that will unlock the secrets of this captivating art form. Deb will VIEW MORE...

Jim Suzio
Thursday 11/5/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
B19
Apparel Zippers: Hidden and Exposed

Zippers are a common feature of our everyday clothing, but when it comes to sewing, we're all afraid those zipper teeth might actually bite. In this fun and fascinating lecture, designer Jim Suzio will take you beyond the zipper foot. Whether you are making a fancy dress or handbag with pocke VIEW MORE...

Becky Weeks
Thursday 11/5/26
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
C33X

Discover what is truly “seamly” throughout the changing eras of the 19th century! Explore how bodice construction evolved over time, from one decade to the next. Along the way, you’ll learn techniques that not only shape the garment but also tell a story about the time in which VIEW MORE...

Michelle Freedman
Thursday 11/5/26
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
C36X
Quilt Math is Your Superpower

Does the thought of “quilt math” make your eye twitch? You are not alone, and now you’re definitely in the right place! Whether you were a mathlete or still have flashbacks to failing pop quizzes in Algebra (hi, same!), this fun and approachable lecture will show you how math is VIEW MORE...

Floriani Educator
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
C34
Stabilizers and Solutions for Beautiful Machine Embroidery

Stabilizers are the key to embroidery success and the experts from Floriani are the resource you need. In class we’ll compare before and after stitch samples, examine projects gone wrong to detect common embroidery mistakes, then discuss how to prevent them. You’ll see hooping techniq VIEW MORE...

Susan Luaces
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
C35
An Eye for Fit

In an era of casual, oversized fashion, many of us have lost the "eye" for what a truly well-fitted garment looks like. This one-hour foundational class is designed to reset your perspective, acting as both an essential primer for beginners and a vital refresher for experienced sewists VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Sandra Chandler
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C37, D53XY
Mending with Sashiko Stitches on the Clothes you LOVE (BYOF)

Give your favorite clothes a second life and make them lovelier than before. Sashiko is a centuries-old Japanese running-stitch tradition that turns a worn knee or a plain pocket into something you are proud to wear. You will learn the basic stitch and rhythm, how to patch and reinforce a hole so VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Cuddle® Ambassador
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
C39, D55, E71
Luxury Milan Blanket with Luxe Cuddle®

Treat yourself to a high-end look at a fraction of the cost in this hands-on class featuring the luxurious Milan Cuddle® by Shannon Fabrics. Using the serger, you’ll discover how easily this elegant, textured fabric comes together into a stunning throw that rivals high-end boutiques. Th VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Legit Kits Ambassador
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C40, D56XY
Blue Jay Mini Foundation Paper Piecing

If you can sew a straight line, you can complete this mini Foundation Paper Piecing kit by Legit Kits. It is a perfect 4-block kit no matter your experience level with Foundation Paper Piecing!

 

This class will help you organize your kit, walk you through the steps in pi VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
C41, D57X
Free Motion Quilting 1: Beginner Basics

Learn four easy and versatile designs that are perfect for edge-to-edge quilting on quilts of any size. Explore Wavy Plaid, Loopy Meander, Curvy Meander, and Boxy Meander, and discover how simple shapes and flowing lines can create beautiful quilting texture and movement. Build your confidence wh VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C42, D58XY
Creative Bindings (BYOF)

You have made the quilt and quilted it, now it's time to add the binding. Hand sewn or machine sewn? This class will cover both. This is a notebook class for each technique mentioned below.

Techniques taught:

  • Perfecting corners
  • Hand sewn vs Machine sewn< VIEW MORE...
Hands on Workshop
Jessica VanDenburgh
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
C43, D59, E75
Embroidered Lola Purse

 

In class, we will embroider our cork panel and then transform it into a gorgeous cork bag with a zip-top! We’ll be creating a modified version of my Lola Crossbody bag, one I’m sure you’re going to love. An assortment of kits will be available to pick from in cl VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jim Suzio
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C44, D60XY
Serger Crescent Bag

A unique serger class where you’ll create a stylish bag featuring waves of colorful fabric insertions. You’ll learn how to piece together complex concave and convex shapes seamlessly as one, while developing techniques for precision serging and construction. The finished bag is fully VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Sapin
Thursday 11/5/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
C45, D61XY
Designer Batik Scrunched Scarf

Discover how simple it is to design your own one-of-a-kind designer scarf. Using Sulky’s decorative threads and the machine’s built-in decorative stitches, you’ll create a couture batik scarf with truly head-turning style. Sulky’s wash away stabilizer keeps this project qu VIEW MORE...

Becky Weeks
Thursday 11/5/26
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
D49

What we wear matters. The fashion industry has a significant impact on our environment and communities, from pollution and toxic chemicals to child and forced labor. But we can make a difference.

 

Let’s explore the story behind the fabrics we choose, discover fiber VIEW MORE...

Jill McCloy
Thursday 11/5/26
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
D50
Quilting by the Foot

How would you like to speed up your quilting and improve accuracy at the same time? Accessory feet can make that a reality. How about step-by-step tips to improve your free-motion stitching? Learn the differences between free-motion feet, the easiest techniques for using them, and how to decide w VIEW MORE...

Susan Luaces
Thursday 11/5/26
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
D51
Measuring for a Custom Fit

Using the innovative Two Easy measuring system, we take the guesswork out of measuring yourself, giving you the professional-grade accuracy needed for the Seam Method.

  •  • The Two Easy System: Learn to utilize the Zero Center Tape and Inseam Tape to get consistent, accu VIEW MORE...
Hands on Workshop
Michelle Freedman
Thursday 11/5/26
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
D52XY
Build a Bouquet with Applique

Choose your vase, pick your flowers, and build a bouquet that’s uniquely yours! In this fun, beginner-friendly class, Michelle will guide you through the process of creating a mini quilt using fusible appliqué. You’ll learn tracing, fusible appliqué, fabric selection, cutting, pressin VIEW MORE...

Becky Weeks
Thursday 11/5/26
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
E65

Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century fashion, from the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen to the later Victorian styles of Lucy Maud Montgomery. We’ll explore what people wore, when they wore it, and sometimes why.

 

As a special feature, we’ll have VIEW MORE...

Jill McCloy
Thursday 11/5/26
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
E66
Dimensional Elements in Quilting

Sometimes it’s flowers, sometimes leaves and other times it’s tucks, wing-needle work, shark’s teeth, or even a bit of couching. Maybe you’d like to try colored pencil or free-motion shading to add dimension. Add buttons, beads, trims, or found objects for even more person VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Susan Luaces
Thursday 11/5/26
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
E67
The Curve Clinic: Strategic Fitting for Real Figures

Whether your curves are fuller or smaller than the pattern's draft, the secret to a professional fit lies in knowing exactly where to add or remove volume. In this class, you will learn to identify your specific figure variations and develop a targeted plan to alter your patterns. 

 VIEW MORE...
Hands on Workshop
Sandra Chandler
Thursday 11/5/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
F85XX
Sip & Sew: An Evening of Hand Quilting & Slow Stitching

Enjoy an evening where creativity, conversation, and relaxing hand stitching come together with designer Sandra Chandler. In this inspirational workshop we will focus on the art of slow sewing and mindful making as we explore four beautiful hand quilting techniques: Contour Quilting, Echo Quiltin VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Shanna Pappas
Thursday 11/5/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
F88XX
Vinyl Countdown 3-2-1! Three projects, two hours, one class!

Enjoy an evening of sewing and fun! In this 2 hour class you will make 3 different vinyl projects- a small zipper bag, a unique triangle shape zipper bag, and a notebook cover for the cutest little notepad! All projects are made from durable vinyl, and dozens of prints will be available. Most peo VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Cuddle® Ambassador
Thursday 11/5/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
F90XX
I Love You Times Infinity Scarf

Cozy, cuddly, and oh-so-soft! Create your own luxurious Cuddle® Infinity Scarf and discover just how easy it is to sew with this irresistible fabric. Your pre-cut kit means you can jump right into stitching, learning simple techniques along the way. Leave class with a beautiful, wearable acce VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Thursday 11/5/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
F91XX
My First Embroidery Project: Quilted Scissor Case

Could you sew faster with a cute scissor stasher? Absolutely, yes! Join master teacher, Jaymi Horne to learn the basics of machine embroidery while creating this darling scissor pouch. In-the-Hoop (ITH) indicates the entire piece is embroidered, quilted, and sewn together within your embroidery m VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Lynn Gerard
Thursday 11/5/26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
F93XX
Sweetheart Mini Purse with Eyeglass Case

Create this charming coordinated set entirely from cork fabric, featuring a beautiful sunflower design and stylish cork accents. Students will learn confident cork-sewing techniques, precise topstitching, and professional finishing skills while making both the Sweetheart Bag and matching Glasses VIEW MORE...

 
Friday, November 6, 2026
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Teacher
Date/Time
Codes
Jim Suzio
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H113X

Texture can add so much interest to a fabric and can enhance a garment. Sadly, that fabric of your dreams is not always available. So, why not create your own? See various samples on how using a standard or wing needle can texture a fabric when combined with a utility stitch on the machine. How a VIEW MORE...

Jessica VanDenburgh
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H115X
Designing Handbags with Structure and Style

What makes a designer handbag so special? Is it really the brand name? Or is style and funcion more important? If you are new to bag making or just looking to improve your skills, this lecture is for you! Pattern designer and cork expert, Jessica VanDenburgh will share her creative process as she VIEW MORE...

Linda McGehee
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H116X
Spiral Patchwork

Spiral Patchwork is the innovative piecing method developed by professional sewing educator Linda McGehee. In this creative lecture you’ll see wonderful wearables, wall hangings, table runners, and accessories made with Linda’s Spiral Patchwork technique.

Lind VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Sandra Chandler
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H117X, J133
Maggie's Squares: Denim Reimagined in Patchwork (BYOF)

Maggie's Square Quilt Blocks, one of my signature blocks, built to show off color, contrast, and the beauty of reclaimed denim and fabric. You will cut and piece the block accurately, keep your seams crisp, and set the squares so the quilt has rhythm and balance. I will share the small tricks VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Susan Luaces
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
H118X
Architecture of the Upper Bodice: Solving Arm & Posture Variations

This class explores the detailed relationship between your arms, posture, and the structure of your bodice. Using the supportive Seam Method, you’ll learn to recognize and adjust for upper back, neck, shoulder, and arm variations. 

Hands on Workshop
Jill McCloy
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H119X, J135
Design and Serge Cross-tie Kimono (BYOF)

Jill’s newest design, a serged jacket which can be worn with the cross-tie closure fastened or left open to drape beautifully. Either way, it makes a lovely addition to your wardrobe. To begin, you’ll take a few simple measurements: overall length, shoulder and neck width, and desired VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Lynn Gerard
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H120X, J136
Zipporium Crossbody Bag

Create the Zipporium: She's a sleek 7" × 9" crossbody bag featuring two smooth front zippers, a clean modern silhouette, and a ready‑to‑wear strap. This project fits comfortably into a 3‑hour class and is perfect for confident beginners and seasoned sewists alike. Students wil VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H121X, J137
New Techniques for Quilting: Twin Needles and Couching

Embellishing with a longarm is easy and fun! Explore creative techniques such as twin-needle quilting and couching fabric, yarns, and other decorative fibers directly onto a printed panel. Learn how to add texture, dimension, and personality to your design while gaining confidence using the longa VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Sapin
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H122X, J138
Row by Row Dragonfly Bowl

Not all bowls are created equal. Learn how to wrap fabric strips and sew coordinated wrapped clothesline cords together to shape the perfect striped bowl. You’ll learn how to add a firm appliqué center to the inside of your one-of-a-kind bowl and finish it with a dragonfly pendant. These bo VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H123X, J139
Continuous Line Quilting with the Embroidery Machine

Did you know you could use your embroidery machine as a quilting machine?  Come join us and we will discuss how to find designs and how to edit them to fit your project.  

 

You'll create a small wall hanging while learning how to hoop and connect the q VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Carrie Philpott
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H124X, J140
The Serger Surprise for Quilters: Piecing Made Easy

Have you ever wondered why as a quilter you might need or want a serger? This is the class that will answer all those questions as you create a lap size quilt top completely on a serger! Carrie has been a serger whiz for over 20 years and will de-mystify the what and why you need to have a serger VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Donelle McAdams
Friday 11/6/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
H125X, J141
Rulerwork 101: Quilting with Templates

Enjoy a Play Date with Donelle as she teaches you how to be successful while quilting with templates on a domestic sewing machine. No experience necessary. We will have time to quilt with a variety of templates that will be provided for classroom use. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from VIEW MORE...

Kaysie Provence
Friday 11/6/26
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
H114
Perfect Placement for Embroidery

Take the guesswork out of hooping and embroidery placement! In this informative and confidence-building class, you’ll learn how to achieve accurate design placement every time using OESD’s placement tools and techniques. We’ll cover how to align designs with precision, reduce mi VIEW MORE...

Pattie Otto
Friday 11/6/26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
J129X
Practical Serging for Garment Construction

Sergers and garments go together like cake and ice cream! Pattie has over 45 years of serging experience and will share her techniques that make garment construction quick and easy. Her tips and tricks will make you love your serger.  Class will not only include how to use your serger for se VIEW MORE...

Floriani Educator
Friday 11/6/26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
J130X
Over the Rainbow: Color Confidence for Machine Embroidery

Embroidery gold is at the end of this Rainbow! You have fabric and a design, but what thread colors will make it sing? What if you could quickly preview your design in various colorways? Or add color stops to a single-color design? Trying to convert a design to a specific brand of thread? What ab VIEW MORE...

Cuddle® Ambassador
Friday 11/6/26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
J131X
Discover the World of Cuddle® Fabrics

Join us for an engaging lecture style class where you’ll explore the wide variety of plush fabrics from Shannon Fabrics, from classic solids and prints to Luxe Cuddle® with embossed textures and beautiful digital designs. You’ll enjoy a trunk show of finished projects that showcas VIEW MORE...

Linda McGehee
Friday 11/6/26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
J132X

Where does the time go? Do you want projects that can be completed in a short amount of time that look like you spent hours? Quick and easy are the terms I've been hearing. So, let's venture into the world of quick, making some simple items that are useful to anyone of any age. Whether us VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Susan Luaces
Friday 11/6/26
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
J134X
Pants Fitting Nuances: The Deep Dive into Comfort and Style

Whether you have a curvy or straight silhouette, this class provides a thorough roadmap for achieving a fit that is as comfortable as it is flattering. 

  • • The Flex Curve Breakthrough: Learn how to translate your detailed measurements into reality. We’ll demonstra VIEW MORE...
Michelle Freedman
Friday 11/6/26
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
K146X
108” Wide Backing: Design A Winning Game Plan

How many yards do you need to reach the end zone without fumbling your yardage? This high-energy training camp will get your skills in tip-top shape to execute the perfect play! This lively demo walks you through the playbook for using 108" wide backing fabrics to maximize your yardage and l VIEW MORE...

Linda McGehee
Friday 11/6/26
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
K150X
Zipper Essentials: Not Your Ordinary Notion

Unlock the magic of zipper installation with Linda as your guide! Discover the versatility of zippers in garments, pockets, pillows, and handbags. Linda will demystify the process, showing you how to effortlessly insert zippers in various applications. Learn essential skills such as adjusting zip VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Deb Atchison
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
K145, L161, M177
Scrappy Applique: From Bits to Beauty (BYOF)

Unleash your creativity with Scrappy Appliqué, an innovative raw-edge appliqué technique that’s quick, fun, and perfect for quilters of all levels! Beginners will love its simplicity and forgiving nature, while experienced quilters will be inspired by its limitless creative possibilities. C VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jill McCloy
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K147, L163XY
Floristry: Dimensional Flowers from Fabric and Ribbon (BYOF)

Learn the art of making dimensional flowers—from Big and Bold to small and delicate. What will you embellish? A quilt? A hat? A garment? wristband? Demonstrations and directions for each step will help you create in and out of the classroom. Learn how to make both attached flowers and free- VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K148, L164XY
Snap Happy: Two Projects. Zero Sewing. Endless Possibilities

Discover just how easy—and fun—it is to create with Jelly Vinyl! In this quick, no-sew class, you'll make a stylish pouch and coordinating snap tray using colorful vinyl and simple hardware. These beginner-friendly projects are perfect for organizing sewing notions, cosmetics, tra VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Sander
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
K149, L165
Heirloom Crazy Quilt

Name a quilting trend that was all the rage in the late 1800s. The Crazy Quilt, made with atypical shapes, mismatched fabrics, then stitched together with elaborate embroidery. As an antique dealer, Nancy Sander decided to create her own heirloom as a wedding gift for her son. See Nancy's qui VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K151, L167XY
Two Bags, Five Zippers, One Serger

Ready to move on to something more challenging with zippers and sergers? In this class you will make 2 zippered bags using various types of fabrics.  These bags are completely lined and use different types of fabrics along with traditional cotton fabrics. The first bag is constructed with co VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Sue Cook
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
K152, L168, M184
Bloomin' Simple Quilt Block

Find out how "Bloomin' Simple" foundation paper piecing (FPP) can be with the right tools, tips and teacher. In this class, Christine will introduce this bright and cheerful design along with unique methods that will make the process easier and fun for you. Fussy fabric placement, w VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K153, L169XY
Rulerwork Block-by-Block

Take your rulerwork skills to the next level with circles, curves, straight lines and waves to complement and enhance block designs. Previous rulerwork experience is helpful but not required. Working with the BERNINA Q Series sit down longarm you will get hands-on experience with crosshatching, c VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Kaysie Provence
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K154, L170XY
Winter Comfort

Bring a touch of winter into your home decor with a beautiful rectangular pillow! Starting with an OESD Table Runner blank, you'll transform it into a festive winter accent pillow using an OESD machine embroidery applique design, complete with embroidered buttonholes for a clean, functional c VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jim Suzio
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
K155, L171, M187
Embroidered Peasant Blouse

Have you ever seen a ready-made garment and thought, “I could make that!” That’s what designer Jim Suzio does with his incredible dress series we call Knock Offs to Knockouts. Inspired by an embroidered blouse found in an online catalog, Jim will share his process for selecting VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Pattie Otto
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K156, L172XY
Four Techniques for Serging Knits

Get ready for a hands-on experience where you will conquer the four key techniques for serging knits: seaming, neckbands, hems, and applying elastic.

 

Explore the art of basic seaming on various knit types, unravel the mysteries of stabilizers and topstitching, and disco VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Cuddle® Ambassador
Friday 11/6/26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K157, L173XY
Sweet 16 Piecing on Point with Quilter's Cuddle®

Turn 16 simple squares into a striking on-point pillow, no complicated piecing required. Learn directly from Shannon Fabrics’ Cuddle® Ambassadors and their insider techniques. Start with a 4x4 grid of Cuddle® squares and transform it into a dynamic on-point design. Discover the clev VIEW MORE...

Carrie Philpott
Friday 11/6/26
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
L166X
The Remarkable Kaleidoscope Quilt Block

Join professional educator, Carrie Philpott in this fascinating study of the kaleidoscope quilt block.
 
"For years I marveled at the geometric wonder of the Kaleidoscope Quilts displayed at quilt shows and pondered on how such an intriguing design was created,” said VIEW MORE...

Michelle Freedman
Friday 11/6/26
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
L162
From Designer's Sketch to Your Stash: How Fabric is Made

Ever wondered how your favorite quilting fabric goes from a designer’s sketchpad to your sewing room? Take a behind-the-scenes journey with Michelle Freedman of Maywood Studio as she walks you through the fascinating process of fabric creation—from concept and artwork to printing and VIEW MORE...

 
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Carrie Philpott
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Q225X
Machine Embroidery for Fashion Sewing

Are you tired of opening your closet only to see the same thing everyone else is wearing? Does your wardrobe feel plain… predictable… painfully ORDINARY? Do you own a sewing machine loaded with decorative stitches you’ve never explored? An embroidery attachment that only comes VIEW MORE...

Kaysie Provence
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Q226X
Five Basic Things to Quilt with an Embroidery Machine

You Need Five Things to Quilt with your Embroidery Machine......and one of them is this class! Join an expert Educator from OESD to learn all about the most sought-after technique by machine embroiderers – quilting with your embroidery machine! Whether you want to quilt a king-size quilt, a VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Susan Luaces
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q227X, R242
Sloper Secrets: The Ultimate Shortcut to a Perfect Fit

Why waste time fitting a new pattern for every project? A sloper is a powerful tool in garment sewing. It is a custom-fitted blueprint of your body that allows you to quickly ensure the fit of any commercial pattern.

  • • Decoding Design Ease: Learn to read between the lines o VIEW MORE...
Hands on Workshop
Donelle McAdams
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Q228X
Rulerwork Feathers: Meet Me at the Drawing Board

Feathers are the quintessential quilting motif. Dating back centuries, the soft plums and petals were a mark of a quilter’s skill. Every master needs a solid beginning and the best place to start is at the drawing board.

 

Join rulerwork expert and Sew Steady educat VIEW MORE...

Jaymi Horne
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Q230X
Foundation Paper Piecing: Designing Your Own Patterns

Unlock your creativity with Foundation Paper Piecing! In this lecture, learn the fundamentals of designing your own FPP patterns, from concept to completion. Perfect for quilters ready to take their skills to the next level 

 

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Hands on Workshop
Linda McGehee
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q231X, R247
Fast & Easy Projects with a Serger

What better way to learn a new machine than by creating quick, small projects? Enjoy the instant gratification of mastering new skills while completing gift-worthy items. This class features several easy projects made on the serger, along with helpful tips for stitching with fleece, working with VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Eric Drexler
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q232X, R248
Secrets for Quilting with Metallics

You will learn some Beginner Free Motion Quilting skills that Eric is so well known for teaching. You also get to explore the diverse effects of round, twisted, and flat Sulky metallic threads as you make this fun, colorful practice exercise. His treasure trove of great tips makes sewing and quil VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q233X, R249

Never sure what to quilt in a border? Learn practical tips, tricks, and techniques for creating beautiful rulerwork border motifs. Discover how to choose designs that complement your quilt, plan your spacing, and use rulers to create clean, consistent motifs that enhance and frame your quilt beau VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Michelle Freedman
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q234X, R250
Spool Full of Gelato (BYOF)

Discover the secrets of using a single ombré fabric to create a stunning, multi-toned effect! Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) takes the guesswork out of sewing unusual angles and wedge combinations. Instead of juggling awkward templates, you just follow a numbered sequence for perfect results ever VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q235X, R251
All About Embroidery

This class will explore the different fabrics you can embroider on today and how to stabilize for success.  You will create several projects including a journal cover using cork and glitter fabric, embossing and adding a monogram to a towel, plus in the hoop applique.

 

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Hands on Workshop
Barb Lewis
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q236X, R252
A Blooming Journal

Learn all about your serger in this hands-on class! Thread your machine with confidence, then explore techniques like piecing with a rolled hem and embellishing with decorative overlock stitches. You'll even discover how to create a crochet-like effect right on your serger.

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Hands on Workshop
Jessica VanDenburgh
Saturday 11/7/26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Q237X, R253
Alice Colorblock Crossbody Bag

Colorblocking is a fashion term for pairing bold sections of color to get big style energy, and this fun-size crossbody certainly has that! Join bag designer, Jessica VanDenburgh, to create your own crossbody bag with strips of cork. You'll learn techniques for sewing cork, installing zippers VIEW MORE...

Jim Suzio
Saturday 11/7/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R241
Tailor's Tips for Formalwear: Fabric, Lace, Beads, and Sequins

You deserve a fancy dress! In this fantastic new class, designer Jim Suzio will share both technical skills and sewing secrets for making couture gowns and formalwear. Learn the specific care for working with luxurious fabrics like silk, satin, chiffon, and velvet. From Jim's dress collection VIEW MORE...

Deb Atchison
Saturday 11/7/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R242
Signature Memory Quilts

Sign, Stitch, Remember! Transform heartfelt messages into a permanent keepsake. This lecture dives into the creative process of designing and constructing a "signature memory quilt." Learn how to prepare fabric squares for guests to sign at special events like weddings, retirement parti VIEW MORE...

Donelle McAdams
Saturday 11/7/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R244
Tools, Tips and Tricks Every Sewer Needs

Just when you thought you knew all the latest sewing hacks that existed - along comes an educator that introduces new ways to use what you already have, new tools to make your job easier and tips and techniques that will save you a lot of time and frustration. DO NOT MISS THIS LECTURE/DEMO! < VIEW MORE...

Jaymi Horne
Saturday 11/7/26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
R246
Motif Mastery: The Language of Free Motion Quilting

Discover how to make your quilting sing with texture, flow, and personality! In this inspiring lecture, Jaymi breaks down the art of free motion motifs—how to plan them, combine them, and make them your own. Learn how to sketch and visualize quilting before you stitch, explore families of m VIEW MORE...

Pattie Otto
Saturday 11/7/26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S258X
Bias Binding for Garment Construction

Bias binding isn’t just for quilts — it’s a great finishing technique that can elevate your garment sewing to a professional level. Join Pattie Otto of Great Copy Patterns as she demystifies the differences between quilt bindings and garment bindings and shows you how to choose VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Amy Regal
Saturday 11/7/26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S260X
Iron On Crystal Designs and Embellishments (BYOF)

Bring an item and make it sparkle! In this class, you’ll learn how to apply crystals to fabric and create your own custom blinged-out piece. Ideas for items to bring include a jean jacket, denim button-down shirt, tote bag, table runner, or anything else that would look fabulous with a litt VIEW MORE...

Linda McGehee
Saturday 11/7/26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
S262X
Sew Smart: Enhance Your Craft with Proper Sewing Machine Feet

The assortment of Sewing Machine Feet available for every machine on the market is enormous! There are feet to make many tasks so much easier. You can sit up straight in your chair to work on projects without hovering over the needle with bent shoulders when you use the appropriate foot for the t VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Sapin
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S257, T273X
Stabilizer Reference Notebook

Stabilizers are used in more than embroidery, they are used in all types of sewing, quilting, etc…! Sulky breaks down stabilizers into 4 color coded categories for all your sewing needs. We will examine each stabilizer in each category as you build your own notebook so you can easily under VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Susan Luaces
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S259, T275X
Boot Camp: The Seam Method of Pattern Alteration

This workshop introduces you to the Seam Method, a systematic and thoughtful approach to pattern alteration that starts with a basic fitting pattern. You’ll learn how to identify exactly where a pattern needs to change, making deliberate adjustments that solve fit VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jim Suzio
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S263, T279X
Serger School

It's just like Driver’s Ed only for sergers, and definitely more exciting with expert designer Jim Suzio as your guide. Buckle up as you learn to start, stop, slow down, turn inside corners, and more. We'll thread the serger with four different colors to follow the st VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
LuAnn Hartley
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S264, T280X
Kaleidoscope Quilt Block

This beautifully versatile quilting pattern draws the eye with its intricate, interlaced ring design. Crafted using the signature Jewel Box approach, the pattern creates the illusion of woven strands circling a central focal point, perfect for highlighting a stunning fussy-cut motif or letting th VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Nancy Scott
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S265, T281X
Free Motion Quilting 2: Skill-Building Designs

Learn how to quilt 4 fun designs that are perfect for edge-to-edge quilting on quilts of any size: Swirl, Heart Meander, Star Meander, and Ribbon Candy. You’ll practice creating each design, learn how to adjust spacing and sizing, and discover how to combine these techniques to achieve a ba VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Jaymi Horne
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S266, T282X
Crystal Caverns (BYOF)

Discover the stunning beauty of a geode in this captivating foundation paper piecing project! Students will create a dazzling geode-inspired pillow while learning efficient FPP techniques, thoughtful color placement, and precise piecing skills. With its dramatic facets and layered design, this ey VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Cindy Peck
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S267, T283X
Drunkard's Path Applique

Conquer your fear of sewing blocks with curved pieces, as you create a beautiful appliquéd Drunkard’s Path Pillow from start to finish. In this class, you’ll learn how to piece the blocks, add simple yet striking appliqué techniques, and discover how to give your pillow a polishe VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Barb Lewis
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S268, T284X
Cozy Pocket Pillow

Why settle for an ordinary pillow when it can do double duty? In this fun and creative class, you'll make a cozy pillow featuring handy pockets perfect for stashing remotes, books, reading glasses, snacks, sewing notions, or whatever seems to disappear between the couch cushions! Along the wa VIEW MORE...

Hands on Workshop
Carrie Philpott
Saturday 11/7/26
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
S269, T285X
Ordinary to Extraordinary: Sew Fun Decorative Stitches (BYOF)

We all love the comfort of a basic knit top, but for special occasions you might wish for something a bit dressier, without the expense of a department store blouse. Join Carrie Philpott professional educator, in this fun sewing class where you'll start with a solid color t-shirt, then use de VIEW MORE...

Floriani Educator
Saturday 11/7/26
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
T274X
How to Make Custom Embroidery Patches & Postcards

Custom Embroidery Patches and Postcards are fun to make and an easy way to leave a mark on a special occasion. The Floriani Educator will show you four ways to make a patch with any embroidery machine and they are quick and easy to make. Learn to design a patch and how to make patches from the de VIEW MORE...

Eric Drexler
Saturday 11/7/26
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
T276X
Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips & What to Leave to the Professionals

Did you know a dirty sewing machine can cause skipped stitches and create tension issues? Sewing expert, Eric Drexler, will start with simple steps for removing fluff and dust; then take you inside the machine to see what technicians find once the covers are removed. Even if you think your machin VIEW MORE...

Pattie Otto
Saturday 11/7/26
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
T278X
Spreading Your Wings: Creative Sewing With a Wing Needle

Creating elegant linens and garments using this uniquely shaped needle is easy. Pattie has an extensive collection of wing needle samples for both classic garments and stunning home dec items. Class will begin with an introduction to fabric selection for both the sewing and embroidery machine. Pa VIEW MORE...

General Admission
$10.00
Shopping Bag
$5.00
Lapel Pin
$5.00
Collectible Sticker
$3.00
Expo Scarf
$20.00
Super-Shopper
$18.00
Project Pouch
$6.00
Notebook & Pen Set
$7.00
Neck Wallet
$5.00

Refund Policy: General admission, class and product tickets for Original Sewing & Quilt Expo are non-refundable. Please send someone in your place if you are unable to attend. If the event cannot occur on the scheduled dates, then a credit for a future event will be issued.

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