Expo Stage Presentations

 

See what's new and trending with presentations on the Expo Stage. FREE with general admission.

Looking for even more presentations? Click here for The Spot schedule.

 

Thursday
 

10:30	60 Degrees the Quilters Select Way! | Nicole Gilbert for RNK & Chattanooga Sewing Machines
11:15	From The Eyes and Mind of a Quilt Judge: Process and Decisions | Kathryn Zimmerman, NACQJ Certified Quilt Judge
12:00	Quilt Contest Ribbon Award Ceremony
12:15	10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo  | Presented by Jim Suzio
1:30	Chenille-It the Easy Way | Heidi Herzog Dietz for Appliques Quilts and More
2:15	Get Boxed: A Tale of Boxing Corners | Amanda Gerard for Sew O'side
3:00	3N1 the Quilters Select Way! | Drea Goodine for Chattanooga Sewing Machines
3:45	The Best Tool for the Job: Choosing Needles for Your Handwork | Richard Kennair for Global Artisans
4:30	Hollywood Sewing Studio Secrets REVEALED! | Joe Vecchiarelli for French European Inc.
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Friday
 

10:30	Sewing with JUKI | Timm Bond and Alba Fekete for SewingMachine.com
11:15	Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer! | Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com
12:00	Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show | Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative
12:45	Element Machine Embroidery for Beginners | Jerrine Kirsch for Element Thread Club
1:30	Bag Making Hardware and Helpful Tools, Tips & Tricks | Rae Imdieke for Emporium Threads
2:15	The Best Tool for the Job: Choosing Needles for Your Handwork | Richard Kennair for Global Artisans
3:45	3N1 the Quilters Select Way! | Drea Goodine for Chattanooga Sewing Machines
4:30	How to Plan the Best Quilt Retreat with Your Girlfriends | Taylor Smith for Camellia Palms LLC
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

Saturday
 

10:30	60 Degrees the Quilters Select Way! | Nicole Gilbert for RNK & Chattanooga Sewing Machines
11:15	Sewing with JUKI | Timm Bond and Alba Fekete for SewingMachine.com
1:00	10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo | Presented by Jim Suzio
1:45	Bag Making Hardware and Helpful Tools, Tips & Tricks | Rae Imdieke for Emporium Threads
2:30	Sewing's Next Generation: Youth Fashion & Project Show | Hosted by Liz Fredrick of Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
3:00	Paper to PDF: Making the Most of Your Patterns | Amanda Gerard for Sew O'side
4:00	Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony | Ginger Fondren for Quilts of Valor Foundation
4:30	Super Prize Drawing

 

 

10 Things You Don't Want to Miss at the Expo

Presented by Jim Suzio

Come rest your feet and take a quick look at these amazing products you may have missed on the sales floor. This isn't a pushy sales presentation, but rather a fun and sassy look at sewing goodies you can't live without.

 

3N1 The Quilters Select Way! 

Drea Goodine for Chattanooga Sewing Machines

Drea will be discussing the ultimate tool for cutting half-square and quarter-square triangle units plus basic squares up to 6-½". Learn why the Quilters Select 3N1 Ruler should be your “go-to” ruler for all things quilting and discover the many possibilities you can achieve with this incredible ruler!

 

60 Degrees the Quilters Select Way!

Nicole Gilbert for RNK &  Chattanooga Sewing Machines

Nicole will be showing off many samples that can be made using the Quilters Select 60 Degree Ruler, while sharing some of her own tips and tricks you will want to know when using this incredible ruler!

 

Bag Making Hardware and Helpful Tools, Tips & Tricks

Rae Imdieke for Emporium Threads

Keep up to date on the most unique hardware that will take your handmade bag making skills to the next level! Discover tools that take the guesswork out of tedious and repetitive bag making tasks. Learn tips and tricks that will surely make your next bag a breeze!

 

Chenille-It the Easy Way

Heidi Herzog Dietz for Appliques Quilts and More

Want an easy way to make those panels for baby quilts, POP? Or how about creating boutique style jeans for a fraction of the cost? Need a quick and easy way to bind your quilt? Use Chenille-It bias tape! Make fuzzy snowflakes, add texture to your quilt or garments, or make Chenille-It flowers that literally jump out at you, the ideas are endless. Come and see what we've created, then share your ideas too.

 

Clothes That Make You Look Slimmer!

Kathy Ruddy for kathyruddy.com

Are you heavier than your ideal weight? Has your body morphed from an hour glass into a sausage? Kathy uses her body as a human coat hanger to demonstrate how her garment's shapes and details keep the eye away from your trouble areas and looking at your best features. See how different fabrics can shorten the construction process and affect how you look and feel in your clothes.

 

Element Machine Embroidery for Beginners

Jerrine Kirsch for Element Thread Club

Curious about machine embroidery, but unsure where to start? Machines, needles, thread, designs and stabilizers are the known tools but how to begin and what to use when is not always so clear. You won’t want to miss this presentation that will cover the basics of how to be successful with machine embroidery.

 

Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show

Nick Coman for Dragonfly Creative

Join Nick for a celebration of fashion sewing. Nick will showcase his designs and host this special event. You are invited to participate! Walk the Expo Runway to show off the fashion you have been sewing. From jackets and tops to dresses and pants...give your favorite creation its moment in the spotlight. To participate in the Runway Fashion Show, click HERE to register. All participants will receive FREE General Admission on Friday.

 

From The Eyes and Mind of a Quilt Judge: Process and Decisions

Kathryn Zimmerman, NACQJ Certified Quilt Judge

National Association of Certified Quilt Judge, Kathryn Zimmerman will present the process of how quilts are judged and how ribbon-winning quilts are selected. A selection of the presenter’s award winning quilts will be used to support what judges look for in an evaluation.

 

Get Boxed: A Tale of Boxing Corners

Amanda Gerard for Sew O'side    

Tired of those pesky corners never being just right? Join Amanda to learn a few tricks and tips for getting those perfect corners in your bags, pouches and other boxy projects!

 

Hollywood Sewing Studio Secrets REVEALED!

Joe Vecchiarelli for French European Inc.

Are American IDOL & Dancing with the Stars a guilty pleasure of yours? Are you interested in hearing what happens in the sewing studio behind-the-scenes? Do not miss these “insider secrets” from Joe as he shows off and talks about the construction of some of the latest garments worn on these two popular television shows. Hear all the behind-the-scenes latest “show talk,” find out the challenges of fitting for a show like this and learn what tools they use in their sewing studio in Hollywood. This is a MUST-SEE presentation for all garment sewers!

 

How to Plan the Best Quilt Retreat with Your Girlfriends

Taylor Smith for Camellia Palms LLC

Get expert tips on retreat planning and what you NEED to know to have everything go smoothly, whether it's your first retreat or your 50th!

 

Paper to PDF: Making the Most of Your Patterns

Amanda Gerard for Sew O'side

What's the fuss with all that paper? Come learn a new way to use and reuse your favorite patterns, layer and merge sizes with a demo on a few key differences between paper vs PDF patterns!

 

Quilt Contest Ribbon and Award Ceremony
Share in the excitement as the Ribbons and Awards for the judged quilt show are announced.

 

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

Ginger Fondren for Quilts of Valor Foundation

Join us in acknowledging the service and sacrifice of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, as we award comforting and healing Quilts of Valor to those whose lives have been touched by war.

 

Sewing's Next Generation: Youth Fashion & Project Show

Hosted by Liz Fredrick of Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
This fashion and trunk show featuring students ages 18 and under will be SEW much fun! Get an insight into the interests and talents of our newest sewing enthusiasts as they show off their latest accomplishments. Whether it hangs in the closet, hangs on a wall or hangs out on beds and sofas, the creativity involved will inspire audiences of all ages. Don't miss it! (If you know a young person who might like to participate, click HERE for more information.)

 

Sewing with Juki    

Timm Bond and Alba Fekete for SewingMachine.com

Join Juki experts as we show why Juki is the leader in industrial clothing manufacturing, and how they put unique features into their high-quality sewing machine.

 

Super Prize Drawing
Fabulous prize packages and sewing machines are awarded daily at this drawing. You will receive your Super Prize Drawing Ticket at the Expo. Drawings are held at 5:15pm on Thursday and Friday, and at 4:30pm Saturday on the Expo Stage inside the Exhibit Hall. Winners must be present with a photo ID to claim their prize.

 

The Best Tool for the Job - Choosing Needles for your Handwork

Richard Kennair for Global Artisans

Handwork is more and more popular. But how do you choose the most appropriate needle for your task. Richard will go through the process of making needles and what the different types of needles are best for different hand crafts.