The Spot Presentations

 

See your favorite sewing and quilting designers and personalities show what's new and trending. Catch all the excitement as you get up close for how-to demonstrations on The Spot – a more intimate setting. FREE with your General Admission ticket. Looking for even more presentations? Click here for the Expo Stage schedule.

 

Thursday
 

11:00	How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric | Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts, LLC
11:45	Binding with Minky | Cuddle® Ambassadors for Shannon Fabrics
12:30	Dive into Beach Potato's Monthly Kits & Supplies | Joe Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery
1:15	Rulerwork Magic: Your Quilting Adventure Begins! | Donelle McAdams for Sew Steady
2:00	Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips! | Floriani
2:45	Selecting the Right Stabilizer for Your Next Project | Tamara Evans for Sulky of America
3:30	Barking Up the Right Tree | Lynn Gerard for The Cork Emporium

 

Friday
 

11:00	Zippers from A to Z | Linda McGehee for Ghee's
11:45	The Power of Using AI in Sewing | Lynn Gerard for The Cork Emporium
12:30	Let's Cut the Cake! Creative Quilts Using 10" Squares | Monica Peacock of The Quilted Peacock
1:15	Sewing with Textiles: Glitter, Cork, and PU Leather | Joe Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery
2:00	Learn to Make Pom Poms with Mister Larrie | Mr. Larrie of Mister Larrie's Craft Show & Happy Again! Podcast
2:45	Binding with Minky | Cuddle® Ambassadors for Shannon Fabrics
3:30	Everything You Need to Know to Begin Upholstery | Kymm Clark of LullCo Studio

Saturday
 

11:00	How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric | Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts, LLC
11:45	I've Got Your Back! Quilt Math for Backings | Monica Peacock of The Quilted Peacock
12:30	Tools and Notions for Quilters | Quilter's Select by RNK
1:15	Turn Quilting Cottons into Fabulous Blouses and Tees | Pattie Otto for Great Copy Patterns
2:00	What is Cork and How Can I Use It? | Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations
3:00	What if I had a Sloper? | Susie Luaces for Conselle
3:45	Upholstery and Furniture Restoration From Home | Kymm Clark of LullCo Studio

 

Dive into Beach Potato's Monthly Kits & Supplies

Joe Folsom of Beach Potato Embroidery

Join us for an exclusive demonstration of Beach Potato Embroidery's innovative monthly kits and top-tier supplies! Discover the excitement of in-the-hoop projects designed to infuse creativity into your embroidery endeavors. Explore an exquisite collection of premium fabrics, playful notions, and dazzling embellishments including glitter, cork, and PU leather, all offered at unbeatable prices. Don't miss this chance to elevate your embroidery projects to new heights!

 

How To Apply Hot Fix Crystals to Fabric

Amy Regal of Uniquely Crafts, LLC

Come and learn how to apply strips, transfers, and individual crystals on fabrics that you wouldn't think of! Our live demonstration will teach you how to easily make your own designs out of our crystal strips and singles. We also make our own designs that you can apply to totes, pillowcases, apparel or even a quilt block. The options are endless!

 

I've Got Your Back! Quilt Math for Backings  

Monica Peacock of The Quilted Peacock 

Confused about how much fabric you really need for quilt backing? In this practical, information-packed presentation, you’ll learn how to calculate backing yardage, how to piece backing fabric correctly, and whether it matters if your seams follow the grain (or not!). We’ll also cover how much extra fabric to allow for quilting and demystify 108" wide backing fabric — when to use it and why quilters love it.

 

Let's Cut the Cake! Creative Quilts Using 10" Squares 

Monica Peacock of The Quilted Peacock 

Monica will demonstrate how to slice and dice a layer cake with the help of Caroline Moore Glow Ruler template and workbook. Bonus feature: the scissor hair clip.

 

Perfecting Your Projects: Quilting & Embroidery Tips!

Floriani/Quilters Select

Looking to perfect your embroidery projects? Come learn about the newest Floriani offerings and inspirations!

 

What if I had a Sloper?

Susie Luaces for Conselle

Learn how useful it is to create a sloper that matches your figure. From knowing how to quickly assess whether a new pattern will fit, or where the pattern will need alterations, to using your sloper for design changes.

 

What is Cork and How Can I Use It?

Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations

You've probably been seeing cork fabric at more and more shows, shops and online but....what is it?  Where does it come from?  How easy is t to work with?  I can answer all that and more!  I've been working with cork for over 9 years and have loved it since the day I discovered it!  Bring your questions and be ready for a fun and informative adventure into cork!f!