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 Demonstration Stage schedule.

 

Thursday
 

11:15	Tools and Notions for Quilters | Quilter's Select by RNK Distributing
12:00	Favorite Things You'll Find at the Expo | Jim Suzio
12:45	Why I Design Quilts for Foundation Paper Piecing | Sue Cook of Larkspur Lane Designs
1:30	Zip It! All About Teeth, Tape, and Pulls | Linda McGehee of Ghee's
2:15	Martelli's Ergonomic Workstations: Cut with 100% Accuracy and Pain Free | Melissa Bates for Martelli Enterprises
3:00	5 Tips for Faster Garment Sewing | Pattie Otto for Great Copy Patterns
3:45	The Story of Wool from Fleece to Fashion | Bob Moosa from The Wool House
4:30	Meet the Designer: Red Carpet Recreations | Jim Suzio
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Friday
 

11:15	Favorite Things You'll Find at the Expo | Jim Suzio
12:00	Fashion Friday Runway Show | Hosted by Amy Strumbly, Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
1:00	Martelli's Ergonomic Workstations: Cut with 100% Accuracy and Pain Free | Melissa Bates for Martelli Enterprises
1:45	The Story of Wool from Fleece to Fashion | Bob Moosa from The Wool House
2:30	Selecting the Right Stabilizer for Your Next Project | Nancy Sapin for Sulky of America
3:15	Build A Quilt: Traditional Quilting, Embroidery Machine Precision | Dianna Mullins Atkinson of Build A Quilt
4:00	Rulerwork Magic: Your Quilting Adventure Begins! | Donelle McAdams of Sew Steady
4:45	Red, White, Blue & You: Sewing for a Cause with Maywood Studio | Michelle Freedman of Maywood Studio
5:15	Super Prize Drawing

 

Saturday
 

11:00	Pattern Power for Cosplay and Costume Building | Madison May of CUT/SEW
11:45	Favorite Things You'll Find at the Expo | Jim Suzio
12:30	Binding with Minky | Lisa Lueck and Hilary Checketts, Cuddle® Ambassador for Shannon Fabrics
1:15	Do What Makes You Sparkle | Shanna Pappas of GlitterBugFairy
2:00	Build A Quilt: Traditional Quilting, Embroidery Machine Precision | Dianna Mullins Atkinson of Build A Quilt
2:45	Sewing's Next Generation: Youth Fashion & Project Show | Hosted by Darcy Nicholson, Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
3:00	Cosplay Fashion Show | Hosted by Madison May of CUT/SEW
3:30	Meet & Greet with Madison May of CUT/SEW
4:00	Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony | Quilts of Valor Foundation
4:30	Super Prize Drawing

 

Cosplay Contest and Runway

Hosted by Madison May of CUT/SEW

Calling all costume artists and cosplayers! Whether you’re a historical figure, a princess, a hero or heroine, a villain or side-kick, come strut your stuff and enjoy a bit of Cosplay fun. Cosplayers, Reenactors, and Costumers are invited to walk the runway on Saturday at 3:00 on the Expo Stage. Madison will share their Cosplay experiences and narrate you along a journey of costume art created by fellow Expo attendees. Click HERE if want to walk in our runway to learn more about Cosplay at OSQE!

 

Fashion Friday – Runway Fashion Show

Join us for a celebration of fashion sewing. 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.

 

Favorite Things You'll Only Find 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.

 

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

Quilts for 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 Darcy Nicholson 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.)

 

The Story of Wool from Fleece to Fashion

The Wool House

With so many exceptional features, wool is the superhero of fabrics; and Bob Moosa is your expert. This informative presentation begins with how raw wool is processed through thread and textile production. Learn about the high-performance properties of wool and why it is considered an all-season fabric. Plus, see samples from The Wool House with beautiful variations of color, weight, and texture. Regarded by fashion sewists and ecologists, wool is the premiere sustainable fabric of choice. What will you make next with wool?

 

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.