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Designer Tee Workshop MDB700 |
Emma Seabrooke |
Wednesday
4/7/10
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Rather than tees that hang off your shoulders and look more like your husband's cast offs than part of your wardrobe, spend a little time fitting a sh More... |
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Serger Bootcamp: Serging Fundamentals MDB500 (BYOM) |
Diana Cedolia |
Wednesday
4/7/10
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Get the long and short of it (plus the wide, narrow and in-between) as you explore the basics of your serger. Understand different seams and when to u More... |
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Beginner's Software Clinic MDB200 |
Debra Bohn |
Wednesday
4/7/10
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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New to embroidery software? Not feeling confident or wondering what embroidery software is all about? Spend the day becoming familiar with the Husqvar More... |
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Eclipse Quilt MDB900 (BYOM) |
Kim Montagnese |
Wednesday
4/7/10
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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It's a circle, then it's a mere sliver of it's former self . . . the crescent and it's complimentary full-blown orb are joined in an artfully arranged More... |
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Linings: Pattern Drafting and Insertion Techniques MDB100 |
Cynthia Guffey |
Wednesday
4/7/10
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Bring at least two patterns for which you would like to draft a lining pattern – a jacket or perhaps a skirt. Consider bringing patterns with pl More... |
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Million Dollar Techniques MDB300 (BYOM) |
Pam Damour |
Wednesday
4/7/10
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Custom drapery workrooms make the bulk of their income with specialty techniques. Here’s your chance to learn them for yourself, while creating More... |
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Slipcover Like a Pro MDB400 (BYOM) |
Karen Erickson |
Wednesday
4/7/10
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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We're thrilled to have Karen with us again offering this very popular class in which you gain the knowledge and confidence to revive your tired furnit More... |
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A Tote-Ally Fun Vinyl Mesh Tote MDB800 |
Connie Spurlock |
Wednesday
4/7/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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A vinyl mesh tote bag is strong, lightweight, colorful and see-through. Add a special waterproof duck canvas bottom and lots of pockets, and it may be More... |
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Serger Bootcamp: Featherweight Sweatshirt and Tote MDB600 (BYOM) |
Diana Cedolia |
Wednesday
4/7/10
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Complete this lightweight, long-sleeved knit top in class as you learn straight and curved serger seams, how to apply ribbing, stabilize a shoulder se More... |
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Computer Scrapbooking |
Pam Damour |
Thursday
4/8/10
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 2X |
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For those special events, there's nothing like an elegant and memorable book to mark the date. Discover the possibilities and see just how easy it is More... |
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Necklines by Design |
Emma Seabrooke |
Thursday
4/8/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 4 X, B20 |
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Discover and practice options for finishing necklines for knit tops as you create reference samples in this techniques class. Learn about shape, fabri More... |
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Company’s Coming Watercolor Apron |
JoLee Tarbell |
Thursday
4/8/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 8X, B24 |
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An apron made of tiny watercolor prints, suitable to wear in a garden by Monet. Arrange and piece the pre-cut squares, then quickly and easily stitch More... |
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You Embroidered This for ME? |
Debra Bohn |
Thursday
4/8/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 9X, B25 |
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Personalizing gift items is the easiest and most creative way to take 'average' and create 'wonderful' on your embroidery machine. Complete monograms More... |
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Machine Quilting: Basics and Beyond (BYOM) |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday
4/8/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
A12X, B28 |
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Using Debby's KISS Method (Keep It Small & Simple), discover how liberating free-motion machine quilting can be. Discuss threads, batting and basting, More... |
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The Gap! |
Peggy Sagers |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 1 |
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No, not the store, the gap in your armhole! If you think a dart right there will fix it - well, you're wrong! Discover what's causing your gap, how to More... |
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Digitizing for Sensational Stitch-Outs |
Diana Cedolia |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 3, B19 |
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Explore the process of successful digitizing start to finish, including how to analyze a design for minimum jump stitches, plan the stitch path, utili More... |
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Serging For Rookies: The Cardigan |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
A 5, B21 |
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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... |
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Channel Surfing: Great Piping, Cording and Passementerie Looks |
Tammy O’Connell |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 6 |
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Whether for drama or durability, the flair of piping and the subtle look of reverse cording yield stunning results on purses, clothing and outerwear. More... |
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Sweatshirt Facelift: Fit It, Design It, Wear It |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A 7 |
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Cindy has a knack with sweatshirt modification and she’s here to share. While you enjoy a parade of beautiful new garments created to inspire, y More... |
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Bedtime Story |
Donna Babylon |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
A10 |
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Often neglected or left ‘til last, bedrooms might really be the most important of all rooms to decorate. Your bedroom is your personal “ge More... |
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Hand Beading in Surface Design |
June Colburn |
Thursday
4/8/10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
A11, B27X |
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Explore the basics of hand beading as you add layer of glittering texture to a silk-screened butterfly motif pre-printed on new or vintage silk. Devel More... |
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Part I: Fitting the Back Bodice |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
4/8/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B17 |
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The back bodice affects much of how the rest of the garment fits. Discuss upper back curve, back waist, armholes, shoulder to waist transition, back a More... |
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Guilt-Free Home Décor |
Karen Erickson |
Thursday
4/8/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B18 |
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This may not be the best time to overhaul your home with a big-ticket, floor-to-ceiling remodel, but that needn't stifle your enthusiasm or squelch yo More... |
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30-Minute Pant . . .3-Hour Pant |
Kathy Ruddy |
Thursday
4/8/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B22 |
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Discover the options, then sew what you want! See pants of all styles, from a 30-minute “diet” pant with elastic waist and fused hemline t More... |
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The Great Gored Skirt |
Gail Yellen |
Thursday
4/8/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B23 |
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Take an in-depth look at one of the most versatile and flattering skirts around -- beautiful on all figures, easy to fit and comfortable to wear. Lea More... |
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Tailoring Tools and Elements |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday
4/8/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
B26 |
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Congratulations! You’ve decided to make your own tailored blouse, jacket or pants. Do you have the right tools and know how to use them? Is one More... |
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Not Really Knots |
Kim Montagnese |
Thursday
4/8/10
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C40X, D56 |
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The artistry in Kim’s “inside out” series is fabulous, and this is a favorite. Creating the blocks with her construction technique a More... |
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Compute….Embroider….Paint! |
Diana Cedolia and JoLee Tarbell |
Thursday
4/8/10
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
C41X, D61, E76 |
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Get the best of both worlds – on and off the machine as Diana shows the software transformation of clip art stencil into a beautiful blackwork e More... |
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Riot of Hearts (BYOM) |
Debby Kratovil |
Thursday
4/8/10
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
C44X, D60 |
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New to machine appliqué? Fall in love easily when heart shapes are in the picture. Choose from one of three layouts and scatter the 4” hea More... |
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Part II: Fitting the Front Bodice |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C33 |
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Smooth out fitting wrinkles as you learn about the proper distance to and fullness at the bust apex, armhole depth, neckline, waistline, transition fr More... |
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Wrap in the Round / Vest as an Oval |
JoLee Tarbell |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C34 |
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Simple geometry allows unlimited creativity in these speedy-to-finish, contemporary ‘third layers’. Flattering whether short and sassy or More... |
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Everything Old is New Again |
Jim Suzio |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C35 |
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Like the song suggests, well-loved garments can be made new again, and wearing your older sibling's clothes has never looked so good! From small chang More... |
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Collage Tote |
Cathy Gandy |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C36, D52, E68 |
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This tote has it all – it’s strip pieced using a variety of fabrics including silk, cotton, velveteen and decorative ribbon; techniques in More... |
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Quilt Block Adventure |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
C37, D53, E69 |
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Take an adventure creating quilt blocks on the serger. Yes, that’s right, the serger. Start with a simple pieced block to get your feet wet, the More... |
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Simply Sleeves |
Lorraine Henry |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C38 |
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Arms are challenging! The "mature" arm or a thin arm, forward arm joint, inward or outward rotation of the elbow (what's that?) and other arm variatio More... |
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Secrets for Sewing With Slinky |
Emma Seabrooke |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C39 |
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One of the most popular knits to wear, Slinky can be a favorite at the sewing machine, too. Learn about choosing patterns, layout, pinning and cutting More... |
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Machine Embroidery with a Smile |
Darlene Pollard |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C42 |
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Discover the latest tips, techniques and habits to eliminate disappointment in your embroidery projects. No more unhappy endings when you stabilize, h More... |
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Make it Perfect! |
Connie Spurlock |
Thursday
4/8/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
C43 |
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Get over struggling with imperfect points, working with bias and too-small pieces! An easy way to solve those problems is with paper piecing -- a tec More... |
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Wool and Fleece: A Cinch to Sew |
Barb Callahan |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D49 |
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With a modern, contemporary look, high-quality wool and fleece are two of the most wearable, rewarding and easy to sew fabrics around. Learn to choose More... |
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Making Sheers Simple |
Peggy Sagers |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D50 |
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Learn to cut and sew shears accurately! Seaming techniques and some designer secrets not previously shared will de-mystify sheers and give you the con More... |
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Working with Monograms Workshop |
Debra Bohn |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
D51, E67 |
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Every embroiderer wants to monogram gifts, home décor items and fashion accessories. With 4D Monogram and Vision, it couldn’t be easier. Wi More... |
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Jackets: Shortcuts to Classic Tailoring |
Kathy Ruddy |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D54 |
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A well-shaped jacket using the proper interfacing or underlining can make droopy shoulders look more square and oversized arms, bust and hips look sma More... |
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Dimensional Landscapes |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D55 |
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Find a new horizon in this twist of fiber, cloth and thread. Discover what you can do with a standard photograph, turning it into a textural work of a More... |
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Compute ‘n Quilt |
Diana Cedolia |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
D57, E73 |
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Discover the excitement of creating a design in the hoop that takes the time out of setting up and stitching your quilting stitches manually. Explore More... |
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Alterations for Ready to Wear: Beginners |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
D58 |
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Ready to wear isn't perfect and neither are we. Boost your confidence and learn to alter your ready to wear garments for better fit and a better looki More... |
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No-Sew Roman Shade |
Karen Erickson |
Thursday
4/8/10
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
D59, E75 |
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Imagine your home with custom roman shades. Now imagine saving hundreds of dollars by making them yourself! Gather all the shortcuts, techniques and t More... |
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Good, Better, Best / Easy, Easier, Easiest |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
4/8/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E65 |
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Sometimes a fabric and design just come together to create the perfect garment. Depending on serendipity, however, isn’t the best way to build More... |
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Sugar-Free Embroidery II |
Jim Suzio |
Thursday
4/8/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E66 |
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See am expanded and creative collection of calorie-free ideas. From classroom projects to fund-raisers, these quick embroidery projects are ideal for More... |
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Figure It Out |
Lorraine Henry |
Thursday
4/8/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E70 |
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We can all easily recognize a larger (or smaller) waist, bust and hips, but there are many variations that might be harder to “figure” out More... |
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Crafty Tips and Shortcuts From a Designer |
Connie Spurlock |
Thursday
4/8/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E71 |
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Making crafts to sell or just having fun with your Girl Scout troop? Find lots of valuable time and money-saving tips to help get it all done. Include More... |
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Decorating Sewlutions |
Donna Babylon |
Thursday
4/8/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
E74 |
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Home dec sewing has never been easier! See how just three basic sewing techniques can be used to create over 100 fabulous projects for your home, any More... |
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So You Want to Make a Slipcover |
Karen Erickson |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
F83XX |
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This is a quick peek at how to make a slipcover. These slipcovers are tailored, and fit the furniture so well many people think the furniture has been More... |
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Leap Frog! |
Dini Yan |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F84X, G100 |
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Discover new excitement in your embroidery skills with this unusual and whimsical project: an umbrella! You'll learn to prepare the umbrella for embro More... |
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Landscape Magic |
Nelly Vileikis |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F88X, G104 |
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Undulating, natural curves yield to a contemporary, almost abstract landscape in the middle of the frame. Construct your striking 12" x 20" wallhangin More... |
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Appliqué Elements |
Cindy Losekamp |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
F89X, G105 |
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Join Cindy for this elegant sweatshirt jacket modification. We'll be fashioning our free form background, adding gorgeous floral appliqués create More... |
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Soft Panel Basics |
Pam Damour |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F82, G 98 |
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The simplicity and style choices keep the side panel a popular favorite. Learn which might work for you, about hardware for each design situation, ess More... |
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Alteration Business Start-Ups |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
F86 |
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Thinking of starting your own alteration business? Learn what it takes as you cover the basic requirements, equipment and recommendations to get you g More... |
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Finish Your Jacket: A Refresher for Fashion Sewers |
Cynthia Guffey |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F91, G107 |
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A well-made jacket is a wardrobe staple, completing your look over and over again for years. Create a notebook of reference samples as you learn to ma More... |
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Painted Ladies |
Barb Callahan |
Thursday
4/8/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
F92, G108 |
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No need to be an artist to artistically create these fun and functional accent 'ladies'. Use stamps, dominos, button blanks and ink dye pens to create More... |
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Sewing Sophisticated Knit Jackets |
Emma Seabrooke |
Friday
4/9/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H116X, J132 |
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Learn the very elements that make your knit jackets/cardigans look and feel like the best RTW as you practice techniques in class. You'll be ready to More... |
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Cosmetic Serger-y Workshop |
Gail Yellen |
Friday
4/9/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H117X, J133 |
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Cosmetic serger-y is the blending of construction and decorative serger techniques. Beyond it's use for finishing edges, the serger can also be an imp More... |
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Small Whirligig |
Nelly Vileikis |
Friday
4/9/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H120X, J136 |
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No more fear of curves! Learn a technique to create curves without sewing any as you assemble this tessellating design constructed using only squares More... |
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Stabilizer Workshop |
Debra Bohn |
Friday
4/9/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H121X, J137 |
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Create a notebook of samples as you stitch your way through a variety of fabrics, techniques and stabilizers. Learn how to appliqué, embroider on More... |
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Silk-Screened Reversible T-Shirt Jacket (BYOM) |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday
4/9/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
H124X, J140 |
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Combine the instant beauty of silk-screening with simple cutting and stitching of high-quality T-shirts and what do you know?! You've created an aweso More... |
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Easy Tips to Wardrobe Favorites |
Barb Callahan |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H113 |
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Learning by experience has given Barb a collection of techniques guaranteed to keep your projects in the "successfully completed" category. Discover e More... |
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Alterations for Ready to Wear: Pants |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H114 |
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What’s bugging you the most? Gaping at the back waist, side seams, hemlines or backside smiles? Explore common fitting fits with RTW pants and s More... |
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Outside the Box, Inside the Hoop |
Diana Cedolia |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
H115, J131 |
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Break out of your machine embroidery boundaries when you approach your hoop and software from a different angle - as favored design tools. You'll be m More... |
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Million Dollar Wardrobe |
Diane Gloystein |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H118 |
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She's a focused shopper, visiting the finest boutiques in the country collecting garments and accessories for their most creative details. Applying a More... |
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Tee-Shirts |
Peggy Sagers |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H119 |
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How can there be so many overpriced designer tee-shirts? Get the scoop on those little designer finishes that really make a difference -- and make the More... |
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Appliqué: Simple as 1-2-3! |
Connie Spurlock |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
H122 |
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Fusible appliqué is easy, accurate and fun. Discover the easiest way to transfer patterns, enlarge and reduce, put the pieces together perfectly More... |
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Upper Back Curve Fitting Workshop |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
4/9/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
H123, J139 |
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Decipher your personal upper back fitting mystery as you work with fabric placed over the body (over leotard or undergarments). Locate the base of the More... |
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Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese and Jim Suzio |
Friday
4/9/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J129 |
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Get a grip on the newest notions to make your projects easier, faster, more fun and much more creative! If you've been at the sewing machine "forever" More... |
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Sew A Cushion Fast |
Karen Erickson |
Friday
4/9/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J130 |
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See how to make dynamite covers for your cushions - existing cushions, new foam, spring-down cushions and outdoor cushions. Learn about different type More... |
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Altering a “Not-So-Basic” Pattern |
Lorraine Henry |
Friday
4/9/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J134 |
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Ever had a moment of pattern alteration panic altering a “non-basic” pattern? All styles are designed from a basic pattern. Discover how t More... |
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Defining Quilt-Speak |
Marty Moon |
Friday
4/9/10
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
J135X |
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Quiltmaking has a language all its own. Beginning quilters hear terms but have difficulty learning what they mean - or even what's being taught using More... |
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New Ideas for Old Stabilizers |
Darlene Pollard |
Friday
4/9/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
J138 |
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Embroidery stabilizers have a multitude of uses in addition to machine embroidery. Learn to fully utilize your “stabilizer stash” for quil More... |
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SOS of Pattern Alteration |
Lorraine Henry |
Friday
4/9/10
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
K147X |
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Slice and dice or slash and spread? Stop cutting your pattern into puzzle pieces, then reassembling to “kind of fit”. The light bulb goes More... |
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More Dress Your Table In Style |
JoLee Tarbell |
Friday
4/9/10
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
K151X |
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Ever more great ideas for dressing your table in style. Have fun sharing everything from table toppers, placemats and napkins to aprons and more from More... |
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Wing Needle Magic |
Barb Callahan |
Friday
4/9/10
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
K152X |
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Create a workbook of things you can do with a wing needle to make your sewing easier and embellishments more satisfying. Learn Barb’s signature More... |
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Mixed Media Journal Quilt |
Kim Montagnese |
Friday
4/9/10
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
K155X, L171 |
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Marking and sharing life’s moments is an age-old tradition for women and quilters. Whether eliciting humorous, heady or helpful encouraging, cap More... |
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Core Sewing Skills |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K145 |
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Core sewing skills are used regardless of what type of project or fabric or machine we're working on. Making them second-nature will improve the outco More... |
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I Can't Believe I Did That! Embroiderer's Troubleshooting Clinic |
Debra Bohn |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K146 |
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We learn by doing, and we learn best when we make a mistake! Let your sense of humor play a role in learning from the experiences of the best, as you More... |
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Big Block LeMoyne Star |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K148, L164, M180 |
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Contrary to what Kermit says, it IS easy being green with this single-star block from Debby's new book "Supersize 'Em! Quilts". Here's your chance to More... |
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Scrumptious Serger Scarf |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K149, L165, M181 |
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Create this stunning scarf from a few simple elements: scrumptious fabric, divine ribbon, decorative thread and the serger. Along the way you’ll More... |
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Serger 911 |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K150 |
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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... |
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Mixed Media Meets Machine Embroidery |
Pam Damour |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K153, L169, M185 |
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Dazzle yourself as you explore the exciting world of combining machine embroidery with other stitches and media. With hooped embroidery as your basis, More... |
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More Splash Than Cash Decorating |
Donna Babylon |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
K154 |
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Don’t think you have time to complete a decorating project, or don’t know where to start in the first place? Be done with boring rooms, pl More... |
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Machine Trapunto (BYOM) |
Nelly Vileikis |
Friday
4/9/10
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
K156, L172, M188 |
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Add elegant yet understated flair to your quilting. Using hand sewing techniques updated for the machine, your quiltmaking evolution will include thre More... |
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Dedicated to Denim |
Cindy Losekamp |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L161 |
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From landscape quilts to garments, the beauty of denim (particularly the soft, much washed fabrics of passed-down jeans) is amazing. The monochromatic More... |
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Less is More: Stabilizer Strategies |
Jim Suzio |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L162 |
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If we'd just eased up, our embroideries would be all the better. With so many new stabilizers, improvements in existing favorites and new fabrics and More... |
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Beyond the Basics of 4D Embroidery Software |
Diana Cedolia |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
L163, M179 |
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You’ve conquered the entry and beginner-level class material and now you’re ready for more! Move to the next level in easy-to-understand s More... |
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Sewing Sophisticated Knits |
Emma Seabrooke |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L166 |
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Move your sewing talent to knits. Learn to construct a cardigan/jacket with buttonholes, zippers, and how to chevron the front closure. Discover cordi More... |
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What You Need to Know about Batting and Binding |
Connie Spurlock |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L167 |
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Your quilt top is complete and now it's time to get your project to the finish line. Discuss batting and binding options for your quilt. Includes a pe More... |
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Two Hour Jacket: Start to Finish |
Barb Callahan |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
L168, M184 |
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This year Barb offers a new jacket pattern, sister last year’s popular choice. Choose two all natural fabrics from Barbs’ collection, lear More... |
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Alterations for Ready to Wear: Tops |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Friday
4/9/10
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
L170 |
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T-shirts too shapeless? Tops too blousy or not blousy enough? Gaping necklines? Droopy shoulder? Look at the most commonly requested alterations for r More... |
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Making Sheers Simple |
Peggy Sagers |
Friday
4/9/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M177 |
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Learn to cut and sew shears accurately! Seaming techniques and some designer secrets not previously shared will de-mystify sheers and give you the con More... |
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Part III: Fitting Below the Waist |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
4/9/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M178 |
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Using live models to illustrate the elimination of wrinkles from poor fit, Cynthia discusses slope at the waist, adjustments for flat vs. round hip/bu More... |
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Get 'er Done Sewing |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
4/9/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M182 |
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When speed is important…Kathy has the techniques for you! Learn how she uses her favorite sewing tools, elastics and interfacing for good result More... |
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Develop It, Copyright It, Get It to Market |
Connie Spurlock |
Friday
4/9/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M183 |
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Lots of people have a great idea but never get it to the marketplace. Gather helpful ideas to get your design into final form, present essential infor More... |
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Design Your Own Signature Chop! |
June Colburn |
Friday
4/9/10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
M187 |
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Asian artists have signed their work with signature chops for centuries. Usually stamped in red ink, they’re decorative in themselves. Learn an More... |
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Success with Sleeves and Zippers |
Kathy Ruddy |
Friday
4/9/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N193X, P209 |
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With live-action sewing and snipping demonstrations, Kathy takes your skills up several notches, sharing her well-practiced, successful methods. For s More... |
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My Cottage Tea Cozy |
JoLee Tarbell |
Friday
4/9/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N195X, P211 |
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Stitch by hand this charming cottage on linen, using floss and silk ribbon. Complete your vintage tea cozy, filled with embroidery, in this relaxing w More... |
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The Professionally Constructed Jean |
Jennifer Stern |
Friday
4/9/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N200X, P216 |
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Learn to execute front pockets, fly zippers and waistbands for jeans with a truly professional, ready-to-wear look; see just how much life topstitchin More... |
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What a Knock-Out Knock-Off! |
Jim Suzio |
Friday
4/9/10
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
N202X |
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From the glamorous draped green crepe "Jackie Kennedy" sarong to the "Desperate Housewives" serger sensations, a host of tricks, techniques and machin More... |
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Coffee Filter Fans (BYOM) |
Debby Kratovil |
Friday
4/9/10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
N204X, P220 |
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Using large-size coffee filters as your foundation paper (no kidding), learn to paper piece a simple fan with no set in seams and no curved piecing. D More... |
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Statement Shoes |
Tammy O’Connell |
Friday
4/9/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
N194, P210 |
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Enjoy some fancy footwork as you transform scuffed-up but still comfortable pumps into shoes that bring new style to your wardrobe. Learn the art of s More... |
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It’s Yappy Hour |
Pam Damour |
Friday
4/9/10
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
N198 |
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Americans spend millions of dollars a year on their pets. Boutiques sell pet vests, jackets and other accessories for big bucks, yet they are so easy More... |
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Public Stitches |
Cynthia Guffey |
Friday
4/9/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
N201, P217 |
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Precision stitching on the exterior of the garment can focus the eye, control fabric and drape, add stability and create a framework for other details More... |
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Nature Printing for Surface Design |
June Colburn |
Friday
4/9/10
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
N203, P219 |
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Combine your love of nature and your love of fabric! Learn to select and use leaves and other natural materials to print luminous images; add a bit of More... |
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All About Embellishment Workshop |
Gail Yellen |
Saturday
4/10/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q228X, R244 |
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Learn to create eye-catching, beautiful embellishments as you create a reference book of samples: pucker fabric with “shrink” thread, make More... |
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Modern Grace Quilt |
Debby Kratovil |
Saturday
4/10/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q232X, R248 |
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When you love a fabric just as it comes off the bolt, this graceful quilt from Debby's new book is just perfect. The fabric does all the work in this More... |
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So Many Ways to Quilt |
Kothy Hafersat |
Saturday
4/10/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q233X, R249 |
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For rookies and practiced quiltmakers alike, this (deceptively?) simple project includes a multitude of essential learning experiences. Discover the d More... |
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Hand Appliqué Basics |
Nelly Vileikis |
Saturday
4/10/10
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q236X, R252 |
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Discuss the basics of hand appliqué, including several ways to transfer the design, prepare the background and the appliqué pieces to the ba More... |
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Dozen Favorite Construction Techniques |
Peggy Sagers |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q225 |
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She's fast, she works with a wide range of fabrics and there's not a puckered seam or mis-set sleeve to be found. Learn Peggy's techniques and find yo More... |
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What’s Your Window Wearing? |
Donna Babylon |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q226 |
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What does your room look like from the inside? Dressing your windows with simple yet stylish window treatments can instantly change the look and feel More... |
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Editing Designs in Embroidery Software |
Debra Bohn |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q227, R243 |
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Learn to add color changes, stop commands, change fill patterns, design your own appliqués from existing designs, reduce the density of a design More... |
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Serging For Rookies: The Cardigan |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q229, R245 |
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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... |
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30-Minute Pant . . .3-Hour Pant |
Kathy Ruddy |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q230 |
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Discover the options, then sew what you want! See pants of all styles, from a 30-minute “diet” pant with elastic waist and fused hemline t More... |
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Appliqué with Panaché...and Beyond! |
Cindy Losekamp |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q231 |
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Learn what it means to master appliqué using a myriad of techniques and projects, including quilts, clothing, sweatshirts, wallhangings and home More... |
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Designer Purse Components |
Tammy O’Connell |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Q234 |
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Achieving a high-quality look and feel for your purses is easy when you use appropriate hardware and construction techniques. Explore rolled handles, More... |
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Skirt Yoke Fitting Workshop |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday
4/10/10
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Q235, R251 |
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Starting with a rectangle of fabric, create a yoke upon which you can create any skirt you like. Fitting directly to the body raises the fitting accur More... |
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Notions Commotion |
Kim Montagnese and Jim Suzio |
Saturday
4/10/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R241 |
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Get a grip on the newest notions to make your projects easier, faster, more fun and much more creative! If you've been at the sewing machine "forever" More... |
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No-Sew Home Décor |
Karen Erickson |
Saturday
4/10/10
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
R242X |
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Discover how to make grommet draperies, window treatments, simple slipcovers and accessories for the dining table with little or NO SEWING. Pick up a More... |
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Fit: Measure Like a Master |
Lorraine Henry |
Saturday
4/10/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R246 |
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Who fits the dressmaker? Accurate measurements are the key to getting a good fit for yourself by yourself. The four measurements listed on the pattern More... |
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Exciting Bags in a Flash |
Barb Callahan |
Saturday
4/10/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R247 |
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She's always 'playing' with new ideas and techniques . . . see Barb's ever-growing collection of bag samples as she shares quick and easy styles, ways More... |
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Wrap in the Round / Vest as an Oval |
JoLee Tarbell |
Saturday
4/10/10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
R250 |
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Simple geometry allows unlimited creativity in these speedy-to-finish, contemporary ‘third layers’. Flattering whether short and sassy or More... |
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Designer Tee Neckline Drafting |
Emma Seabrooke |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
S258X |
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Take the “same old” out of your tees and turn them into the garments you dream of. Starting with the basic pattern base, you’ll More... |
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Collage It Green and Gorgeous! |
Gail Yellen |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
S263X |
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Explore the process of creating a collage jacket from "up-cycled" and felted wool sweaters. Whether using favorites that you no longer wear or thrift More... |
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Contemporary Fans |
Kim Montagnese |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
S264X, T280 |
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They're definitely not Victorian Fans. . . nor your Grandmother's Fan . . . they're wild and wacky, full of curves couched in a bit of comedy. Ground More... |
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Thread Painting 101 |
Pam Damour |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
S265X, T281 |
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Artists have been doing it since the sewing machine was invented . . . . before zig zag and waaaaaay before hooped embroidery! Thread painting is easi More... |
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Silk Screening 101 |
June Colburn |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
S267X |
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Turn bland or ugly fabrics into dazzling ones when you add silk-screened motifs. Learn how easy it is to silk screen on fabric, adults' and childrens' More... |
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Make it Perfect! |
Connie Spurlock |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S257 |
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Get over struggling with imperfect points, working with bias and too-small pieces! An easy way to solve those problems is with paper piecing -- a tec More... |
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Less is More: Stabilizer Strategies |
Jim Suzio |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S259 |
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If we'd just eased up, our embroideries would be all the better. With so many new stabilizers, improvements in existing favorites and new fabrics and More... |
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Laptop Case or Project Portfolio |
Cathy Gandy |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
S260, T276, V292 |
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Carry your laptop, present your projects in style or use as an upscale clutch. . . this creative portfolio has it all! Combine the easy in-the hoop st More... |
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Serger Adaptation: The Envelope Clutch |
Kathy Stachowicz |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
S261, T277, V293 |
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Discover not only how much a serger can do for you, but how easy it is to adapt creative sewing projects to serger techniques for fast, fantastic resu More... |
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Make It Work! |
Kathy Ruddy |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S262 |
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Simply adding darts, pleats, gathers, seams or stretch to your garments can deliver better fit, comfort and style. Learn to add, increase or move dart More... |
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Embroidery Essentials |
Diane Gloystein |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
S266 |
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New or experienced, gain a solid foundation and answer your embroidery hesitation as you gather a multitude of tips to enhance the quality of your wor More... |
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More Machine Quilting (BYOM) |
Nelly Vileikis |
Saturday
4/10/10
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
S268, T284, V300 |
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Explore techniques for free-motion quilting as you stitch a variety of designs in class. Learn about different kinds of threads, needles, battings and More... |
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Core Sewing Skills |
Cynthia Guffey |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T273 |
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Core sewing skills are used regardless of what type of project or fabric or machine we're working on. Making them second-nature will improve the outco More... |
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Grandma’s Delight |
Debra Bohn |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T274 |
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Choosing from all the gift options for babies, especially grandbabies, is one of life’s great joys. See fast and easy projects, some you’l More... |
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Digitizer’s Workshop |
Jim Suzio |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
T275, V291 |
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Learn the easy way - with a guide - what that digitizing software is all about. If it's on your wish list or still in the box, Jim will get you over t More... |
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Pattern Alteration Principles and Procedures |
Lorraine Henry |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T278 |
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Discover how to use accurate body measurements effectively. Following the rules about what to alter first, second and beyond will make correcting fit More... |
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Sweatshirt Facelift: Fit It, Design It, Wear It |
Cindy Losekamp |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T279 |
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Cindy has a knack with sweatshirt modification and she’s here to share. While you enjoy a parade of beautiful new garments created to inspire, y More... |
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Great Skirts |
Peggy Sagers |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
T282 |
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Explore great skirts, including how to choose, cut, sew and wear them regardless of which shoes or legs you have. They're quick to make, more comforta More... |
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Linen, Lavender and Lace: Hand Embroidery 101 |
JoLee Tarbell |
Saturday
4/10/10
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
T283, V299 |
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Imagine a tea party in the lovely lavender fields of France . . .as you hand embroider lavender flowers on linen. Relax, as the needlework in your han More... |
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Crafty Tips and Shortcuts From a Designer |
Connie Spurlock |
Saturday
4/10/10
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V289 |
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Making crafts to sell or just having fun with your Girl Scout troop? Find lots of valuable time and money-saving tips to help get it all done. Include More... |
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Sewing Sophisticated Knits |
Emma Seabrooke |
Saturday
4/10/10
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V290 |
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Move your sewing talent to knits. Learn to construct a cardigan/jacket with buttonholes, zippers, and how to chevron the front closure. Discover cordi More... |
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Alternatives to Lining |
Barb Callahan |
Saturday
4/10/10
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V295 |
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Going with the less-is-more philosophy, many of Barb's garments can be worn inside out - and they don't have any lining! Learn seams and finishes used More... |
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Alterations for Ready to Wear: Beginners |
Carol Steinbrecher |
Saturday
4/10/10
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
V298 |
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Ready to wear isn't perfect and neither are we. Boost your confidence and learn to alter your ready to wear garments for better fit and a better looki More... |
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