Make-It Take-It projects are a great way to learn new things at the Expo. They’re quick little projects that put your hands on a new technique or product in an informal, fun atmosphere. Look for the samples on display at the Expo in the Registration area, along with signs directing you to participating Exhibitors’ booths.
 
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Create Your Own Label
Early Times Workshop
Using an antique Featherweight 221 sewing machine, create a simple label to use on your next quilt or garment. Personalize it at home to reflect your pertinent info.
Cost: $3.00      Time: on-going
 
Victorian Elegance Tote
Sew Artfully Yours
You will learn to dye lace and silk screen…all in one short mini class. First you will silkscreen a beautiful image onto your tote and then while that is drying, you will see just how easy it is to hand dye lace. Make it for a gift or treat yourself and keep it to take to class…it’s the perfect size for all your sewing goodies.
Cost: $9.00                Time: sign up at booth
 
  Ladder Yarn Necklace
Karen's Quilt & Bead Shop
Crochet a simple necklace with ladder yarn. The yarn makes it look like it's beaded.
Cost: $5.00 (includes crochet hook to keep)   Time: on-going
  Fun with Paper Beads
Akonye Kena
Have fun with paper beads. Learn a variety of techniques to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keychains from paper beads and support self sufficiency projects at the same time.
Cost: $5.00                     Time: on-going 
  Flamingo Drawstring Bag
Flamingo Island Designs
Paint and embellish a small, colorful drawstring bag. Then use it to store jewelry or treasures!
Cost: $5.00                   Time: on-going
  Pocket Tissue Holder
Clermont Sewing and Quilting
Perfect your 1/4 inch seam and french seam techniques by creating a pocket tissues holder. Then take home the directions to make more for gifts.
Cost: $2.00                          Time: on-going
 

Embellished Lace Appliques
TSC Designs
Choose from an assortment of TSC’s beautiful Lace appliques, then add color with Tsukineko inks and embellish with glitter. With your finished project you can add a touch of elegance to a jacket, your favorite jeans, a t-shirt or blouse. 
Cost: $3.00             Time: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00

 
 
Woven Watch Band
Barb Originals
Weave a lovely watch band. Learn a good closure technique then add one of those strapless watch faces that are in your drawer at home.
Cost:$6.00               Time: sign up at booth
  Chicks with Hattitude
Sew Wonderful Dreams
Come make a tea towel with the most adorable chick. Choose your choice of fabrics and pair it with tea towel of your choice. Learn applique, about the applique sheet, how to iron-on crystals and make someone special a gift at the same time.  
Cost: $5.00 (includes tea towel)     Time: Check at booth
  Crystal Embellished Scarf
Sue's Sparklers
Learn how to embellish a patterned scarf with Swarovski iron on crystals.
Cost: $10.00                          Time: Check at booth
 


deColourant Fan
Kandi Corp
Using various Kandi’s deColourant, you will deColour a fan to make a background. Then stencil on a flower of your choice from the stencils provided and set it with the Kandi’s Handi Iron. 
Cost: $6.50                    Time: 10:30-12:00 and 2-3:30
  Spring Time Tea Towel
Fabric Cafe
Select a ready made tea towel, then embellish with fun, fluffy chenille by the inch!
Cost: $5.99                   Time: Sign Up at Booth

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