| |
View By: |
|
|
| |
| |
 |
Making Your Bed(ding) MDB400 |
Karen Erickson |
Wednesday
2/22/12
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
|
| |
Dreams about beautiful bedding can come true if you sew. Learn to measure, calculate yardage, cut and sew bed covers as you discuss which style of be More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Pattern Adjusting: Un-Boxing the Boxy Jacket MDB100 |
Cynthia Guffey |
Wednesday
2/22/12
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
|
| |
Join Cynthia for a day of patternwork for excellent fit and flattery. This time, adjust a boxy jacket pattern to fit like a dream, all the while main More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Ruffles by the Bolt MDB500 |
Emma Seabrooke |
Wednesday
2/22/12
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
|
| |
Emma’s ruched fabric comes on bolts and lays very flat (no weight gain here!). It comes printed or solid and feels light on the body. You can ma More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sunspots Mini MDB600 |
Kim Montagnese |
Wednesday
2/22/12
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
|
| |
It’s easier than you can imagine! Make this “Inside-Out” wall quilt in a snap and never piece a curve. Really! Kim’s assembly More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
The Dream Coat MDB200 |
Barb Callahan |
Wednesday
2/22/12
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
|
| |
It's green, it's fun and it's oh, so great to wear! Choose your color palette and learn how to use a variety of knits and woven fabrics to create this More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Jelly Roll Expedition Tote MDB300 |
Connie Spurlock |
Wednesday
2/22/12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
|
| |
Take a jelly roll expedition as you use a collection of wonderful batik fabric strips to create your special tote bag. Add lots of pockets including More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
| |
| |
|
Stuffed Embroidery Workshop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 5X |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 7X, B23 |
| |
Using Debby's KISS Method (Keep It Small & Simple), discover how liberating free-motion machine quilting can be. Discuss threads, batting and bast More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Beginning Landscape Quilting |
Barbara Soumar |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 8X, B24 |
| |
With new scenes from which to choose, create a small fused landscape as you explore design concepts including fabric and color choices, scale and pers More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Flashin’ Fins: A Broken Quilt |
Kim Montagnese |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 9X, B25 |
| |
The shapely bodies, flirty fins and floating bubbles in this whimsical table runner are impossibly easy. NO curved piecing and NO hand sewing. Your f More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Wet and Hot in the Hoop |
Carmen DePalma |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A10X, B26 |
| |
Learn how to use the “melt” stabilizers for heirloom, cutwork, fabric making, stand-alone lace and organza-supported designs for use as ap More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Leafin’ Already? |
Eric Drexler |
Thursday
2/23/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A11X, B27 |
| |
See just how fun and easy it is to make realistic looking leaves, adding depth and dimension to your projects. Come and play while you learn to make 3 More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Updated: One-seam© Pants Just for You |
Louise Cutting |
Thursday
2/23/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 1 |
| |
‘One-Seam© Pants’© appear in many high-end designer collections. Now, sew your own. With no side seams, they’re quick and More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Stylish Sweatshirt Jackets Fit & Flatter |
Londa Rohlfing |
Thursday
2/23/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 2 |
| |
Don’t spend time creating a jacket from a sweatshirt – but overlook fit! Instead see Londa fit a real person and share photos and videos More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Streamlined Construction for Contemporary Jackets |
Kathy Ruddy |
Thursday
2/23/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 3 |
| |
A well-shaped jacket using the proper interfacing, underlining and/or lining provides camouflage, confidence and comfort. And, they’re faster t More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Techniques for Stretch Laces and More |
Pam Crosby |
Thursday
2/23/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 4 |
| |
The stores are full of fun vests, tops and t's in stretchy, frothy laces and open-weave knits. But how to sew them! Walk through the making of a stret More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Supporting the Modern Sillhouette |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B17 |
| |
Today’s casual, body conscious clothing still depends on subtle but effective garment underpinnings. Jackets are not overly constructed, but co More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Pillows and Cushions |
Karen Erickson |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
B18X |
| |
Cushions are for sitting, while pillows provide back support and beauty. Discover the differences inside and out, and learn about the correct constru More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Crotchety Crotches |
Lorraine Henry |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B19 |
| |
Temper, temper! Having crotch issues? Learn the principles related to fitting all three of our crotches – the two “arms” and the &# More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Perfect Fit Tee |
Judy Kessinger |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
B20X |
| |
Learn to create that perfect tee shirt comfortable, easy to make and, of course, great looking! Learn how to draft your pattern and gather professiona More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Modern Floral Tote |
Chris Dolinar |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
B21X |
| |
Create this wonderful modern tote the easy way and experience three different machine techniques in the process. Personalized with your initials in m More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
The Suzanne Wrap |
Emma Seabrooke |
Thursday
2/23/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
B22X |
| |
Suzanne always wrapped you in her warmth and made you feel like a beautiful person -- as does this wrap named for her. Make the wrap with two rectangl More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Easy Quilt Finishing and Binding |
Karen Grof |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C37X, D53 |
| |
Finish your quilts in a jiffy! Class is perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike with tips for “sandwiching” the quilt layers More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Lonestar Quilt Block |
Kimberly Einmo |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C39X, D55 |
| |
Most people don’t think of Jelly Roll strips and Lonestar blocks as being compatible, but the truth is they were practically made for each other More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Beaded Hankie Flower Pin |
Barb Callahan |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
C40X |
| |
These charming accessories are quick, fun and fashionable. Create a couple in class, one to give and one to keep. Some simple turns of the fabric, a l More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Waterfall Scarf |
Diane Gloystein |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C41X, D57 |
| |
Create a scarf that has people asking, "How did you do that?" A magical illusion of suspended fabrics floating on air is simpler than you think. Have More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Fiber Embellishments for Wearable, Artistic Garments |
Londa Rohlfing |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C42X, D58 |
| |
You’ve seen her great jackets, now do it for yourself. Create samples for future reference as you execute techniques for bias trim, couching an More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Batik Braids |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday
2/23/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C43X, D59 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sew It Tiny…Sew It Grand…Sew It Perfect! |
Connie Spurlock |
Thursday
2/23/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C33 |
| |
Yes we are talking about paper piecing --- the technique with the perfect pattern so the stitcher doesn't need years of expertise to get it right. Ma More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Alterations for RTW: Jean and Pant Solutions |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday
2/23/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C34 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sew to Look Slim: Knits, Slinky and Stretch Wovens |
Kathy Ruddy |
Thursday
2/23/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C35 |
| |
The hardest part of sewing clothing is getting the fit just right. A garment made from a pattern fitted just for you can make you appear 10 to 20 poun More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Software Solutions to Embroidery Challenges: Perfect Your Designs Before Pressing Go |
Tamara Evans |
Thursday
2/23/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C36 |
| |
With so many digitizers offering so many designs, we often learn the hard way to test before we commit to an embroidery. But what if you could evaluat More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Mini Messenger Tote |
Kathy Stachowicz and Cathy Gandy |
Thursday
2/23/12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C38, D54, E70 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Darts: Who, When, Where, Why and How |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
2/23/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D49 |
| |
Many times the ease of wearing or desired embellishments points towards choosing a boxy jacket. Yet we still desire good fit. Learn to keep the bottom More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Hoop to Piece |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday
2/23/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D50 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Knit Fit: Pants |
Emma Seabrooke |
Thursday
2/23/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D51 |
| |
Emma’s fitting expertise is legendary, and her knit know-how even more so. Watch her fit an audience member, and take away priceless lessons. I More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Utility Stitches Make the Best Embellishments |
Pam Crosby |
Thursday
2/23/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D52 |
| |
Have fun embellishing garments even if you don’t own an expensive, high-end sewing machine. Discover how to use basic stitches, available on mos More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Designing Draperies 101 |
Karen Erickson |
Thursday
2/23/12
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
D56, E72 |
| |
Understand pleated draperies, including cutting the fabric and lining, hemming the lining, side hems, and more. Explore the range of beautiful pleat More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
A Pocket (Full of Posies) |
Sandy Miller |
Thursday
2/23/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E65 |
| |
When we were little, our pockets were interesting because of what was in them: posies, marbles, paper dolls, or frogs! Now we’re after somethin More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Apple? Pear? What’s REALLY Your Style? |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday
2/23/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E66 |
| |
Are you an apple or a pear? Can you pick out the silhouettes and design features best for your shape? Learn the basics of design to find your fabulo More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Fitting the Four Bs |
Lorraine Henry |
Thursday
2/23/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E67 |
| |
Bellies, boobs, butts and backs…. the four most fit-worthy areas on the body. Too much, too little, no matter! Following the sequence in this & More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Breaking Down the Borders |
Kim Montagnese |
Thursday
2/23/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E68 |
| |
Triangles, circles, wonky strips…..appliqued, pieced, undulating or pointed. Constructed with as much thought and design sense as the quilts th More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Stash Make-Over |
June Colburn |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F81X, G 97 |
| |
Take a fresh look at your dated stash—you can revive any tired fabric with fun new surface design techniques, and in the process create a masterpiece More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Embroidered eReader Wristlet |
Hope Yoder |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F85X, G101 |
| |
Piece together beautiful fabrics for your personal eReader envelope bag. Fashion forward, your case with its built-in layer of protection is perfect More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
The Suzanne Wrap |
Emma Seabrooke |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
F86X |
| |
Suzanne always wrapped you in her warmth and made you feel like a beautiful person -- as does this wrap named for her. Make the wrap with two rectangl More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Mitered Corners, Fussy-Cutting and More |
Nelly Vileikis |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F87X, G103 |
| |
This dynamic Attic Windows quilt brings together lessons in fussy-cutting (the motifs), mitering corners (sashes have mitered corners) and the key to More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
A Gaggle of Geese, So Easily Pieced |
Connie Spurlock |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F90X, G106 |
| |
It’s so easy and precise, even a beginner can sew it! Create your gaggle of flying geese in miniature while you learn the beauty of paper pieci More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Small Handwoven Beaded Bag |
Barb Callahan |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F88, G104 |
| |
Learn an easy way to do the seemingly impossible! Insert beads during the weaving process as you create a small woven bag using a collection of inter More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Edge Finishes: Stitching Perfect Piping |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F89, G105 |
| |
Cynthia’s signature piping is a couture detail frequently found at the neckline and armhole edges of her garments. Learn to create this fine pi More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Crazy Quilting |
Karen Pharr |
Thursday
2/23/12
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F91, G107 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
| |
| |
|
Refined Embellishments for Creative Sewing |
Londa Rohlfing |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
H114X |
| |
Explore tasteful clothing embellishment to make garments special, not overdone. See numerous jacket examples and pick up techniques for taking your c More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Tee to Terrific |
Judy Kessinger |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
H116X |
| |
See all kinds of styles, adaptations, modifications and improvements to the average tee as you learn to take a basic tee shirt pattern and create an e More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sheer Applique: Three Little Jewelry Bags |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
H117X |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Shibori Techniques |
Marty Moon |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
H120X |
| |
With all the drama and beauty of ancient Japanese textiles, your hands-on exploration of Shibori designs may be the beginning of your journey. Shibor More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Signature Seams I |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
H121X |
| |
The Guffey Seam and the Bias Wrapped Seam are two of Cynthia’s favorite details. Learn to construct both of these signature seams, making sampl More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Foot Steps with Knits and Stay Tapes |
Emma Seabrooke |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H122X, J138 |
| |
All the little things you do while sewing on knits can add up to a very big difference in how your finished garments look. Get your hands on an assort More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Improvisational Adventure Quilt |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday
2/24/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H123X, J139 |
| |
Go beyond cookie-cutter quilt patterns and explore a new level of adventure quilting! The process is fun for the quilter who is not timid about cuttin More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Quick and Easy Garments to Make In a Day |
Barb Callahan |
Friday
2/24/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H113 |
| |
It’s Barb’s take on how to sew a garment today and wear it tonight. Explore style, finishing techniques and fitting fixes to make your pr More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Cracking the Measurement Code |
Lorraine Henry |
Friday
2/24/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H115 |
| |
Did you know your side seam measurement is the key to understanding measurement relationships? This is the definitive class on measuring for success i More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Serging For Rookies: The Cardigan |
Kathy Stachowicz and Cathy Gandy |
Friday
2/24/12
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
H118, J134 |
| |
If you've never serged but want to see what it's all about, this is your class. Learn why sewing without a serger is like cooking without a microwave More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Time to Sew Clock |
Kimberly Einmo |
Friday
2/24/12
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
H119, J135 |
| |
Open up a new world of sewing and embroidery opportunities as you experience new design techniques – and make this fanciful clock in the process More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J129 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Texture Transformations |
Diane Gloystein |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J130 |
| |
Explore the exciting possibilities textural details add to your creations. Learn exciting techniques for texturizing fabric, playing with stabilizers, More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Cutting Class |
Louise Cutting |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J131 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Little Miss Muffet Loves Her Ottomans, Foot Stools and Tuffets |
Karen Erickson |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
J132X |
| |
Whether they’re out of shape or just need fresh new looks, discover quick and easy ways to rejuvenate ottomans, foot stools and tuffets by stit More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Quilted Cosmetic Bag |
Chris Dolinar |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
J133X |
| |
Texture and dimension are the current buzzwords in all kinds of sewing projects. Learn just how easy it is to add texture in your embroidery as you m More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Don't Stop...You're Nearly Done! |
Connie Spurlock |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J136 |
| |
Finish it! You don’t have to be stuck once your top is stitched. Finishing your quilt and binding it can be easy and successful. See several way More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Signature Seams II |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
2/24/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
J137X |
| |
The Butt Seam and the Raised Pintuck Seam complete the set of signature seams most often found in Cynthia’s garments, adding just the right touc More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Face Lift for Your Dining Chairs |
Karen Erickson |
Friday
2/24/12
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
K148X |
| |
Updating a dining room can be as simple as creating slipcovers for your chairs! Choose a bright color fabric to add drama, a floral to soften a room, More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Easy Curves |
Nelly Vileikis |
Friday
2/24/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
K151X, L167 |
| |
If you can stitch an accurate ¼" seam, you will quickly master Nelly’s easy process for perfect curves while designing and constructing thi More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Beaded Hankie Flower Pin |
Barb Callahan |
Friday
2/24/12
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
K152X |
| |
These charming accessories are quick, fun and fashionable. Create a couple in class, one to give and one to keep. Some simple turns of the fabric, a l More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Hoopless Techniques |
Carmen DePalma |
Friday
2/24/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
K154X, L170 |
| |
Develop the special skills to work with fabrics which don’t take well to hooping, but love to be embroidered! Explore the use of sticky stabili More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Hexagon Spiderweb |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday
2/24/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
K155X, L171 |
| |
Nothing spooky about this spiderweb! Sew two strips together and then cut into 60 degree triangle shapes to create a fabulous - and very easy - quilt. More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Fitting Your “Hanger” |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K145 |
| |
Clothes hang from the shoulders and base of the neck. When the garment does not reflect the angles of your shoulders and the contour of your upper ba More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Extreme Embroidery |
Meg Covalt |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K146 |
| |
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 ki More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Serger 911 |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K147 |
| |
Get comfortable with your serger! Control serger tensions with a formula that works on any serger and see factors that affect stitch quality plus some More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Heirloom Machine Cover |
Hope Yoder |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K149, L165, M181 |
| |
Redefine your sewing room with a romantic take on a very practical project sure to delight you every time you step into the room. The machine cover More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
eReader Sleeve |
Kathy Stachowicz and Cathy Gandy |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K150, L166, M182 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Orange Ja Glad It’s So Easy...An Inside Out and Broken Quilt |
Kim Montagnese |
Friday
2/24/12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K153, L169, M185 |
| |
A modern, easy version of the traditional orange peel pattern. As always, NO curved piecing and NO hand work. Complete 4 blocks in class, then put the More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Knit Fit: Tees |
Emma Seabrooke |
Friday
2/24/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L161 |
| |
Tees are great to wear and easy to fit – once you’ve learned how to do it. Watch Emma demonstrate alterations for correcting shoulder lin More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Wardrobe Strategy: Ensemble Solutions |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday
2/24/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L162 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Let’s Face It! |
Sandy Miller |
Friday
2/24/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L163 |
| |
It’s easy once you know how. Review the best techniques for cutting, interfacing, stitching, and finishing facings for professional-looking res More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Techniques for Stretch Laces and More |
Pam Crosby |
Friday
2/24/12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L164 |
| |
The stores are full of fun vests, tops and t's in stretchy, frothy laces and open-weave knits. But how to sew them! Walk through the making of a stret More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Pattern Alteration: “One Thing Leads to Another” |
Lorraine Henry |
Friday
2/24/12
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
L168, M184 |
| |
In a perfect world, all figures would be alike – in perfect form. In the real world, we come in all shapes and sizes. Learn measurement analysis More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Just Zippers |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
2/24/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M177 |
| |
Learn about applications for all zippers, including back neck, side inset, skirt, pants mock fly and decorative, exposed zippers. Step-by-step instru More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Make It…Sell It...Prof-It |
Connie Spurlock |
Friday
2/24/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M178 |
| |
Want to bring in a little extra cash with your creativity? Some of the decisions you make will mean the difference between seeing a profit and watchi More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
20 Fast Ways to Sew Better |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
2/24/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M179 |
| |
Obtain better results with these useful tips! Learn about fabrics, how they can help or hinder your project, how to understand ease and fit preferenc More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Software Solutions to Embroidery Challenges: Perfect Lettering and Monograms |
Tamara Evans |
Friday
2/24/12
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M180 |
| |
If you’re not entirely confident about the different requirements for small lettering and large monogram embroideries, you are not alone. Regard More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Dyeing by the Yard |
June Colburn |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N193X, P209 |
| |
Explore the fascinating art of fabric design and take home a yard (or more) of dyed, patterned silk fabric for your next garment or art quilt project. More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Fractured Crystals |
Nelly Vileikis |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N197X, P213 |
| |
These three hours are packed with piecing and design information! Discover endless possibilities using half-triangle-squares which have been built wi More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Pieced and Appliqued in the Hoop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N199X, P215 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Make It Tonight, Wear It Tomorrow! |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N200X, P216 |
| |
Learn to draft, fit, and construct a bias-cut skirt any length you choose, and which can be put together in as little as 45 minutes. Each student will More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
I Love Your DNA Quilt |
Colleen Casey |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N201X, P217 |
| |
Pre-cut fabrics….heaven! Everywhere you look are fun new ways to buy fabric, and this quilt uses charm packs (5” x 5” fabric collec More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Aprons with Attitude |
Marty Moon |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N202X, P218 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Easy Machine Appliqué |
Karen Grof |
Friday
2/24/12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N203X, P219 |
| |
Appliqué creates endless possibilities for all types of sewing projects. Learn a very simple technique of machine appliqué using fusible web More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Alteration Business Know Power |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday
2/24/12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
N194 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
| |
| |
|
Stuffed Embroidery Workshop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q229X |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Crazy for Quilting |
Kathy Stachowicz and Cathy Gandy |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q230X, R246 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Cutwork Placemat |
Kimberly Einmo |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q231X, R247 |
| |
This lovely placemat, complete with silverware on the left and a cutwork plate on the right is the perfect setting for a “me time” tea bre More... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Daisy Chain Napkin |
Eric Drexler |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Q232X, R249X |
| |
What could be more fun, freeing and creative than painting your own fabric with inks, then giving your artwork life and movement with free motion thre More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Circle Scarf |
Marty Moon |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q233X |
| |
It looks a bit complicated, but this whimsical scarf is anything but difficult. One simple shape and a clever assembly process result in a scarf you&# More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Iridescent Evening Wrap |
Dini Yan |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q234X, R250 |
| |
Delight in how easy it is to embroider on the sheerest of fabrics as you create this lovely evening wrap. Known for embroideries designed specificall More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sugarloaf Jewels |
Debby Kratovil |
Saturday
2/25/12
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q235X, R251 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Perfecting Neckline (and Collar) Fit |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday
2/25/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q225 |
| |
Patterns are graded in the neck area at the same ratio as the remainder of the garment, often resulting a neckline that is too large and/or too low, w More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Re-do, Renew: Frogging |
Barb Callahan |
Saturday
2/25/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q226 |
| |
Your old sweaters and tee shirts can become new again in no time. You’ll love the ‘green-ness’ of your new garments and bags create More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
What Comes First in Fit? |
Lorraine Henry |
Saturday
2/25/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q227 |
| |
This is lots easier than the chicken or the egg riddle! Understanding the principles of adjusting patterns dictates the order of making the changes o More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Designing on Screen: An Artist’s True Confessions |
Kim Montagnese |
Saturday
2/25/12
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q228 |
| |
As a self-named ‘techno-dufus’, Kim’s approach could be the perfect introduction to this amazingly creative software for the rest of More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Machine Quilting 101: Getting Ready |
Nelly Vileikis |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R241 |
| |
Explore the basic language, tools and supplies for great machine quilting including battings, needles, threads, machine feet and other tools which pa More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Alterations for RTW – Jackets and Tops |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R242 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Tummy Tuck Jeans and Slacks |
Kathy Ruddy |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R243 |
| |
Look 10 pounds slimmer and 10 years younger when 'magic' fabric and special pockets team up to flatten your tummy and lift your butt. Learn to adjust More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Pants Fitting Seminar |
Judy Kessinger |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R244X |
| |
Take the smiles out of your pants—they belong on your face! Discover how to make the pattern, then tweak garment for comfort. Discuss fabric choices More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
In the Hoop Trapunto Table Runner |
Chris Dolinar |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R245X |
| |
Give your machine embroidery a trapunto look, then add a border with perfectly mitered corners and backing in no time at all. Guaranteed! At the en More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sneaters! |
Colleen Casey |
Saturday
2/25/12
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R248X |
| |
Sneaters are cute, snugglie little plush creatures made from recycled sweaters. Hug them, hold them, share them with the kids in your life. Each Snea More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Home Dec Business |
Karen Erickson |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
S258X |
| |
Explore turning your love of sewing and creativity into a BUSINESS. Get an overview of the industry, business fundamentals, wholesale vs. retail, pric More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
It’s Got Everything Appliqué Sampler |
Nelly Vileikis |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
S263X, T279 |
| |
These three blocks impart the basics of creating delightful fusible applique designs, and offer all the shapes – inside and outside curves, stra More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Constructing Contemporary Knits |
Emma Seabrooke |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S257 |
| |
You have a perfectly fitting tee and pants pattern, now you want to make a zillion of each. See just how to do everything right as Emma demonstrates More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S259 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
The New Age of Electronic Patterns |
Pam Crosby |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S260 |
| |
How much fun is it to receive a pattern instantly, at a low cost, having never left the house? Walk through the process of obtaining patterns electron More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Walk Before You Run: Walking Foot Machine Quilting |
Karen Pharr |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S261, T277X |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Registration Full |
view
details |
|
Serging For Rookies: The Cardigan |
Kathy Stachowicz and Cathy Gandy |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
S262, T278 |
| |
If you've never serged but want to see what it's all about, this is your class. Learn why sewing without a serger is like cooking without a microwave More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Cutting Through the Red Tape |
Louise Cutting |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S264 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Don’t Get Into a Bind |
Connie Spurlock |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S265, T281X |
| |
This simple hands-on workshop will be fun, since learning the ins and outs of binding is really quite easy. Cover strip binding, bias binding (learn More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Graffiti Vest |
Barb Callahan |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S266, T282X |
| |
Your partially cut kit made up of gorgeous luxury fabrics will allow YOU to be the artist. Learn to work with large graphic prints in ways that are to More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Too Cool T-Shirt Quilt |
Karen Grof |
Saturday
2/25/12
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
S267, T283X |
| |
Bring to mind an unforgettable vacation, special event or worthy accomplishment with a simple to make, Too Cool T-shirt quilt. Using a technique that More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Artful Pairings for Great Garments |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday
2/25/12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T273 |
| |
The pairing of fabric and pattern is an art unto itself. Discuss when your fabric must forgive you for choosing a particular pattern or construction More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Artistic Tops 'n Tees |
Londa Rohlfing |
Saturday
2/25/12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T274 |
| |
Explore Londa’s design and embellishment techniques for adding bias, flounces, ruffles, elastic shirring, cowls, drapes, painted sheers, tucks & More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Let’s Face It! |
Sandy Miller |
Saturday
2/25/12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T275 |
| |
It’s easy once you know how. Review the best techniques for cutting, interfacing, stitching, and finishing facings for professional-looking res More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Alterations: All Zipped Up |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Saturday
2/25/12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T276 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Sweatshirt Conversion Prep Workshop |
Cindy Losekamp |
Saturday
2/25/12
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
T280, V296 |
| |
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... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Jacket Up: The Details |
Emma Seabrooke |
Saturday
2/25/12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V289 |
| |
The most comfortable, packable, easy-to-wear jackets are made from knits. See just how to complete the looks you love, as Emma demonstrates all the kn More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Extreme Embroidery |
Meg Covalt |
Saturday
2/25/12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V290 |
| |
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 ki More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Crotchety Crotches |
Lorraine Henry |
Saturday
2/25/12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V291 |
| |
Temper, temper! Having crotch issues? Learn the principles related to fitting all three of our crotches – the two “arms” and the &# More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |
|
Utility Stitches Make the Best Embellishments |
Pam Crosby |
Saturday
2/25/12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V292 |
| |
Have fun embellishing garments even if you don’t own an expensive, high-end sewing machine. Discover how to use basic stitches, available on mos More... |
| |
|
Add To Cart |
view
details |