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
 
  Chenille Bunny
Fabric Creations
Learn to make a faux chenille applique using the OLFA chenille cutter.
Cost: $6.00                     Time: 11:00, 3:00, 4:00
  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 
 
Yo-Yo Coin
The Button Hole
Learn how to make a fabric yo-yo, accent it with a button and turn it into an adorable coin purse by sewing onto a metal purse frame. Sewn by hand in about 30 to 45 minutes.
Cost: $8.00                     Time: on-going
  Stipple Is Hot!
Dianne Springer Designs
After a brief description of free motion sewing, then a demo, you will make either a hot pad or an insulated cup.
Cost: $2.00 hot pad or $20.00 cup      Time: sign up at booth

 
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
   Full Circle Bookmark
Country Stitchin
Try making this cool bookmark.  It's fast and easy.  This neat technique can be used on numerous projects from garments to quilts.  Jazz up a bag or pillow!
Cost: $3.00                          Time: check at booth
Laura Murray Designs
Designs by Hope Yoder
SewkeysE by Emma Seabrooke