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Seminars & Workshops - Saturday, February 4, 2012

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*Your Admission ticket is required before entering classes. However, it is NOT required to attend the Wednesday pre-expo workshops.
 
* Kit Fees are payable to the instructor in classroom, while Class Fees are paid in advance when you register.


Admission Ticket/Weekend Pass
 
Admission Ticket - $ 9.00 - Good for all 3 Days

Please note: Wednesday's Workshops do not require an Admission Ticket

Bobbie Bergquist - Quilters Treasure
Bobbie Bergquist is a quilt maker who strives to keep things simple quick and fun. She was the inspiration for Quilters Treasure whose goal is to give quilters an artist pallet.

She has taught in 40 states including Hawaii, and conducts workshops and seminars at many quilt shows, guilds & shops. Bobbie has judged quilts nationally for more than 5 years.

WORKSHOP

1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm


$35 - #WS-84


LIMIT 26 STUDENTS



Being Creative With Tsukineko Inks

Do you have or wonder how to use Tsukineko Inks? Would you like to learn to use both the liquid bottles and the Fabrico Pens? Would you like to know how to create the right colors when you run out of fabrics?

Join us and learn the benefits to using Tsukineko water based inks. They are non-toxic, acid free and achievable. More than 20 techniques are shown using Tsukineko All Purpose Inks and Fabrico Pens. Tsukineko Inks be used on both natural & man made textiles with no special fabric preparation. A few of the techniques covered are Marbling & Drawing on Shaving Cream, Using Silk Screens & Stencils, Using Tone on Tone & Black & White Fabrics, Lace, Faux Shibori, Salt, Crayons, Rubber Stamps, Aloe Vera.
Tsukineko Inks can also be used on any porous surfaces; wood, leather, tiles, ceramics, pottery & more. No previous experience is needed and it’s fun for all ages. We’ll give you more ides to consider like marbling sneakers and socks and show you many samples to inspire you

Most techniques can be done in class and you will have an opportunity to try these techniques.

Bring to class:
Wear old clothing. Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water)
trash bag, tooth picks
can of shaving cream (lightly or unscented if possible, Dollar Store works best)
plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant
popsicle stick or similar tool
small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with. 
You may also bring additional specialty fabrics or clothing to try.

Kit Fee: $45.00 paid at the beginning of the class to the Instructor.
Kit includes: New CD, various fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; work sheet & scraper. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for gold, copper, silver, frost white, champagne mist & black pearl. There are 45 colors available.

Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00. Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered.

Contact Joel or Bobbie at Joe@QuiltersTreasure.com if you have any questions regarding this class.



Gail Bird - Igolochkoy™ / Birdhouse Ent.
Gail is an innovator, author, lecturer, designer and teacher both nationally and internationally.
For 32 years Gail has specialized in the art of IGOLOCHKOY™ (Russian Punchneedle Embroidery) and has the largest collection in the world of punchneedle works, including many famous wearable and quilt artists.

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WORKSHOP


12:30 pm
- 2:30 pm


$24 - #WS-78


LIMIT 15 STUDENTS

Knit with a New and Easy Circular Tool
(included in kit)
 

Learn to knit a bracelet or key chain using the Circular Tool.

Ages 8+



Kit Fee $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom.

Barb Callahan - Barb Original's
Barb is a nationally designer, teacher and lecturer. She has designed and constructed one-of-a-kind garments, using her label, “Barb Originals,” for 25 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in counseling. She is a Martha Pullen educator and a member of PACC and ASG.

In addition to producing her own newsletter, Barb has recently become a contributing author for Threads magazine and Sew Beautiful magazine. Her classes are known for their high educational content as well as their laughter. www.barborginals.com

WORKSHOP

9:00 am -
11:00 am


$24 - #WS-70


LIMIT 16 STUDENTS

Picture Weaving

Barb has a brand new tapestry loom that will amaze you as wonderful pictures appear. You will then be able to make it into a bag, pillow, wall hanging or even embellish a garment or quilt.

Kit fee $22 Paid to the teacher in the classroom.
Kit includes, tapestry loom and all supplies to make the woven picture.

Bring to class: scissors






2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$8 - #SS-86

Putting It All Together

Learn how to wear your garments to your best advantage.

What colors to place where, what fabrics work best with your style pattern and what will work best with your body style.

These are just a few of the puzzle pieces that will be discussed that will help complete you complete the look you are trying for.

Susan Clark - Sew-ciety / Jenny Haskins Educator
Susan Clark of Cedar Falls, IA is not your average teacher. Susan is a Certified Jenny Haskins Accredited Educator for RNK Distributing, but she has been an active part of the Home Sewing Industry since 1985, teaching sewing, quilting, embroidery and embroidery software from coast to coast.
During this time she has served not only as a teacher for consumers, but a trainer of those who teach. Susan’s extensive experience in our industry includes managing a number of dealerships or retail stores selling a multiplicity of machine makes and models.

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9:00 am
- 10:00 am


$8 - #SS-72

Taking Embroidery to the Extreme
Jenny Haskins is known for her beautiful embroideries and quilts. Now, learn more about working with different surface materials including many quilting techniques made easier and more perfect when you embroider in the hoop.

Learn how to work with materials such as window screen to velvet and knits to bath mats. You’ll even learn how to sew and embroider beautifully with metallic threads.

Let the fun begin, you never know where it will take you…

Barbara Crawford - Crawford Designs
Barbara Crawford Barbara Crawford, a nationally recognized instructor for dolls, appliqué and needle felting, and a leader in the pattern industry.

Barbara teaches at guilds, quilt shops, expos, and The Creative Living show on PBS, and is one of the leading experts in the US and Canada not just in Needle Felting but in creating jackets and coats using sweatshirts and wool felts, and has popular appliqué patterns to embellish along with her own patterns.

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WORKSHOP


9:00 am
- 11:00 am


$24 - #WS-73


LIMIT 20 STUDENTS

Bias Strip Scarf

Make a stylish scarf, while learning to cut bias strips, layer fabrics with water soluble stabilizer and free motions sewing! Scarves are contemporary, artistic and fit in today's fashions! For anyone who has ever been nervous about free motion sewing or has never tried it, this is a fun way to learn it!

Kit $25: paid to the teacher in the classroom.
Kit includes: enough fabrics ( chiffons, rayon's, wools ) to make 2 scarves one in the class and one at home.

Bring to class:
Sewing Machine with darning foot or free motion foot.
Cutting mat large enough to cut bias strips and rotary cutter
sewing supplies
lots of pins
regular thread or embroidery thread
water soluble stabilizer such as Sulky, 1 roll 12”x 9 yds.


Pam Damour - The Decorating Diva
Pam has been in business since 1981. Started her Interior design business “Damour Designs”, and found a way to bridge her passions for design, sewing and power tools. Over the years, began teaching her trade, first at industry window covering expos, and then to consumers.

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11:00 am
- 12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-81



Dining in Style

Nothing spells elegance like a well appointed table.

Pam has made table dressing into an art. Join her for ideas on how to dress your table and chairs to make your dining experience truly special.

Pam will also share some of her favorite finishing techniques. Got an idea that works for you? Bring it to class to share.

The most creative contribution will win a prize!

WORKSHOP

1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm


$35 - #WS-79


LIMIT 20 STUDENTS



Easy Cushion Covers

Custom cushion covers are easy when you know all the tricks. Learn how to measure for a cushion, cut your foam, do a Dacron wrap, put in the zipper and line up the corners, for a perfect fit. Doesn’t your seat deserve the very best?

Kit fee $25 paid to the teacher in the classroom.

Bring to class:
sewing machine
zipper foot
welting or piping foot
basic sewing supplies
neutral thread
Helen Gibb – Helen Gibb Design, Inc.
  With a vast store of self taught ribbon techniques and access to ribbons from France and Japan, Helen's incredible talents in ribbonwork are evident throughout the pages of her books—The Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers, Heirloom Ribbonwork, Ribbonwork The Complete Guide, Elegant Ribbonwork and her DVD titled Beginners Guide to Ribbonwork.

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WORKSHOP


11:30 am
- 12:30 pm


$12 - #WS-77


LIMIT 25 STUDENTS


Ribbon Bracelets
First time offered in Denver! Make a super fun and easy ribbon bracelet using ribbons and trim and D-rings! Helen will guide you through the process so that you'll have a completed bracelet ready to wear!

Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Kit includes needle, thread, ribbons, and detailed instructions.

Bring to class: scissors and a ruler and a fancy/fun button 1/2" to 3/4" diameter

 
Lorraine Henry - Lorraine Henry for Conselle
Lorraine is a specialist in sewing, fitting and pattern alteration for Conselle Institute of Image Management. She has a degree in Clothing and Textiles and was a university instructor.
With 30 years of experience as a custom dressmaker/tailor and teacher, she has a wealth of knowledge to share with you about sewing and fit. She has been called the "gentle giant of fitting" by her peers.

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WORKSHOP


9:00 am
- 10:00 pm


$12 - #WS-75


LIMIT 30 STUDENTS


Pattern Alteration SOS – A Hands-on Experience!

Slice and dice or slash and spread? Tired of cutting your pattern into puzzle pieces and trying to put it back together to “kind of fit”?

Have you ever wanted to just pull out your seam allowances and magically fit your figure? It is almost that easy with the seam method of pattern alteration!

 Have an “Ah-HA” visual experience as you watch how seams can swivel to enlarge for the bust, widen (or narrow) for the back, shorten or lengthen wherever needed, and work in combinations without causing any distortion in the pattern.

Come and learn how to swivel your seams to meet the needs of YOUR personal shape.

Bring to class: small paper scissors and “scotch” tape.


11:00 am
- 12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-80


Fit! Measure Like a Master

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 envelope aren’t enough! Do you know how to measure for the shoulder slope? Why is the side seam measurement so important? And you really need both front and back measurements rather than all around measurements! Of course there is also the troublesome crotch area!

 Learn all of the techniques of a master fitter and the necessary measurements that must be taken for a fit that stands out in the crowd!

2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$8 - #SS-89


Principle Elements of Pattern Alteration

There are rules in patterns alteration that if followed, will make correcting the fit more accurate and easier to do.!

Learn all about “L” before “W”! (Hum-m-m, a mystery?) Learn what to alter first and where to alter first And so very important – learn how to compare your body measurements to the pattern!

There are many measurements we take and more than 85 figure variations to learn about. Learn the relationships that will help you determine where to change and what to change.

Your fitting skills will certainly be sharper after taking this class!
Debra Justice - Labours Of Love Heirloom Sewing Supplies
Debra Justice is an internationally known keynote speaker, video celebrity, author and founder of Labours of Love Heirloom Sewing Supplies. Debra’s discriminating taste is reflected in her seminars and on her DVD’s that show step-by-step how easy it can be to make lovely things with easy, innovative techniques.

She blends the romance and charm of the Victorian Era with the 21st Century through her presentations and is a favorite speaker and respected sewing expert nationwide.


9:00 am
- 10:00 am


$8 - #SS-69



Learn How to Use the Old Fashioned Ruffler Attachment

The Ruffler attachment is one of the most useful feet you can own. An engineering marvel, this tried and true work horse is still widely used today. It gathers and pleats fabric and trims quickly and easily.

It really can gather and attach a ruffle in one step. You can run ribbon, tulle, lace, piping, cottons, silks and more through it, for practical modern day applications.

The problem has always been the lack of instructions, that made any sense. Debra will change that and show you step-by-step how to install it, figure out the yardage to cut, and how to use it.

You will be surprised at its versatility and wonder why you weren’t using it for more sooner! A fun informative seminar for the seamstress that wants to understand how to use the Ruffler and put it to good use.

11:00 am
- 12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-77



Sew With Your Feet and Learn How To Use Them
 
Not quite sure what to do with those feet that they look easy to use in sewing manuals, but are seldom straight forward in “real life”.

Learn to use some of the not so common feet for your machine that you should be using on your everyday sewing. Learn how to use the invisible zipper foot, overcast foot, shirring, hemmer, pintuck, piping, roller, edge stitching, blind hemming, bias tape, fringe foot and more.

Debra will go over the feet, with examples of what they do so you can learn how to use what you already own and identify the ones for your wish list.

Learn how to sew piping and bias tape perfectly and how to install a perfect invisible zipper. This is a generic seminar – fun for all machine owners. Learn lots, save time and get more out of the machine you already own.


2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$8 - #SS-87



Sewing With The Stars Meets Clean Sweep

Learn to design your sewing space or rearrange what you have to be more efficient and organized. See where the “Sewing Stars” sew and how they handle their creative clutter.

Sew longer with the right machine, counter and chair heights based on your body. See lots of neat storage and organizing ideas so you can get more sewing done in the time you have.

Sew smart with Debra’s favorite notions that will make your sewing faster, easier and trouble free. See what they do, why to choose one over another, and how to avoid costly mistakes for gadgets that just don’t work.

We’ll talk about everything in the sewing room from pins and scissors to rippers and rulers. Learn lots, have fun and save money!

Cindy Losekamp - Sew Artfully Yours
Cindy Losekamp has been sewing since she was three years old. Her Grandmother was her mentor for the first years of sewing. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do and there was no such thing as no. When something needed to be sewn…she could do it. Cindy has adopted that can do attitude…never taking no as the answer and always being able to find a new way to do things.

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9:00 am –
10:00 am


$8 - #SS-70


Snip it, Stitch it, Wear it!

Discover all the best techniques as Cindy takes a plain sweatshirt and readies it for creating a jacket.

You’ll see her trim off ribbings, find the proper center and stabilize for embellishments; stabilize the neckline, stitch the hem, demonstrate ways to remove bulk from the shoulders and so much more!

Whether you’ve tried a sweatshirt conversion or not, you’ll leave confident and full of creative ideas, too, from her most recent sweatshirt-to-jacket modifications.


11:00 am
- 12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-79

Hoop to Piece!

Join Cindy for one of her latest projects and see the twist she has put on piecing in the hoop.

Sure you can piece quilts with these designs but there are other things you can do with them like create garments, make purses, bags, wallhangings and more.

See what you can do with those lovely jelly rolls, charm packs and layer cakes!

This is where embroidery, quilting and garments collide into excitement and fun!


Marsha McClintock - SAF-T-POCKETS Patterns
Marsha McClintock is designer/owner of SAF-T-POCKETS Patterns where she creates patterns suited for travel or every day.

She enjoys teaching and creating classes that inspire and motivate students to try new things. Marsha uses creative samples to show techniques and supplies good handouts showing the steps to complete the project. You can count on her to have innovative ideas that will get students excited about sewing.

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11:00 am -
12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-78



Fun with Leather and Suede

Don’t be intimidated by the mere thought of working with leather.

Learn how and where to purchase skins, the sewing supplies and equipment you need, pattern suggestions, cutting and marking. See ways to use leather in garments or accents in addition to bindings on woven fabrics.

Marsha will show you how to take existing leather clothing and create new things from it. You will be creating beautiful leather garments or accessories before you know it.

You’ll see coin purses, leather purses, totes and other fun items

Angela Mullins - RNK Distributing, representing Rocky Mountain Sew & Vac
Angela Mullins, National Education Coordinator for RNK Distributing (exclusive distributors of Floriani Products) is from Crestview, FL.

Angela is not your typical 34 year old mother of three. Better known as Angel, (after attending her class you will know why!) states her three gorgeous children are the best part of her life, but in her limited “free” time, she loves to embroider and even more to teach embroidery!

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WORKSHOP


12:30 am -
4:30 pm


$45 - #WS-81

LIMIT 20 STUDENTS



Stabilizing Solutions for All Fabrics and All Embroideries!

Join Angel Mullins of Floriani Embroidery Products for a very informative presentation on various stabilizers and embroidery techniques on all fabric and design types.

Angel will help you understand and solve some of those nagging problems with your embroideries. No more ruined garments, puckered embroideries, or off-center designs, she will remove the mystery and show you the way to perfect results every time!

Bring pad and pencil to take notes.

Laura Murray - Laura Murray Designs
Artist, entrepreneur, teacher and author of StarBuilder Inspirations, Laura began her experimentation with textile color and texture in 1989.

Her work, which appears in books, magazines, quilt calendars, and DVDs, includes wearable art and award winning quilts.

WORKSHOP


9:00 am -
12:00 pm


$35 - #WS-74



LIMIT 20 STUDENTS



Painted Blocks
Using paintstiks, stamps, and fusible web, learn Laura Murray’s “Stackers” technique, which uses layered squares and triangles to create the appearance of intricate detail in traditional quilting block designs.

Sewing is not required because the blocks are assembled on a base fabric using fusible web. The Stackers technique is fun, easy to learn and produces amazing results!

Kit fee: $12.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Kit includes: fusible web, handout, and use of instructor’s paintstiks and stamps.

Bring to class:
1/2 yard black cotton
1/4 yard each of the following solid cotton (or tone-on-tone batiks) --red, turquoise, and gold /orange.
Colors should be bright, and clearly contrast with one another.
Scissors suitable for cutting fabric and paper, 12” quilt ruler, rotary cutter and cutting mat.

Bring a smock or wear old clothes to protect clothing from paint.


Luveta Nickels - The Junks Jeans People
Luveta lives near Clark, SD and is passionate about recycling blue jeans. She owns her own company called The Junk Jeans People and depends on family to help manage the operation.

Luveta travels internationally and teaches easy, educational and fun filled classes. She has appeared many times on PBS TV and delights in meeting NEW students. Luveta loves sharing easy but professional techniques and is inspired by life on the farm.

11:00 am -
12:00 pm


$8 - #SS-82



Let Luveta Grommetize You!

Let Luveta show you a whole new level to use grommets.
They're not just for drapes anymore. You will be amazed at what she does to a $3.00 T-Shirt.

You've asked for a smaller size and Luveta has them. he best news of all is there's NO tools required! Her grommets simply snap together.

You won't find these grommets in any store. Attend her seminar and let Fashion Happen...

Sue Patten - Patten That Quilt
Sue Patten is not your typical quilters. Anyone who knows Sue knows her high energy, innovative designs and techniques and would tell you to expect the unexpected!
Always with a story to tell or a tip to give, her classes are non-stop educational and fun. Sue is an award winning longarm quilter, who has traveled throughout Canada, The United States and Europe teaching her unique and innovative styles to longarm quilters, domestic quilters and hand quilters alike.

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WORKSHOP

9:00 am
- 11:00 am


$24 - #WS-71


LIMIT 30 STUDENTS

Stunning Sashings
If you have ever been stumped on what to fill those sashings and corner stone's then this is the class for you.

This class is packed full of new and unique designs for all size sashings, corner stones, and boarders. This class will explore the balance between design and texture. Students will build confidence in their free motion skills while learning new designs created to maximize the art of texture to enhance any quilt that comes your way.

This is not your average traditional designs, but rather new and innovative designs to help you achieve that cutting edge in your show quilts and full custom client quilts. We will explore the age old question when to stitch in the ditch and when to ditch the stitch, and change the way you view sashings for ever.

If you’re tired of the same old loops, hearts and flowers then come experience a new age in quilting designs that are sure to WOW everyone from your clients to the show judges.

Note: a $5.00 hand out fee paid to the teacher in the classroom.

Bring to class: paper and pen, chocolate to share with the teacher!



WORKSHOP


1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$24 - #WS-80


LIMIT 30 STUDENTS


Thread Art Extreme

Have you ever wanted to thread art on your longarm?

Come and see how fun and easy it can be. This class is based on Sue’s thread counting technique and takes you step-by-step through 4 stages of thread art. From outline texture straight through to full fill in thread art tapestry. Using a variety of different threads to shade and highlight original flower designs, as seen on The Quilt Show and America Sews.

Students will use a multitude of cotton variegated threads and learn to master many different thread color exchanges and deal with each brand to create perfect tension both front and back. She will discuss batting and which is best for reversible and one sided thread art.

She will show you how easy it is to complete your beautiful works of art by adding texture with her unique background fillers!! Sue will have many of her award winning quilts on display during the class for student to examine up close and personal. Come experience a world of beauty created with thread, in this high speed, heart pounding, thread art extreme!!

All supplies needed in class including the pre marked designs that will be worked on and all the threads required to complete the class sample will be supplied by Sue.

Note: a $5.00 hand out fee paid to the teacher in the classroom.

Bring to class: paper and pen, chocolate to share with the teacher!


Kathy Ruddy - Live Guides, Inc.
Kathy Ruddy is an international sewing celebrity, educator, pattern designer, Serger and fitting expert.

Active in the sewing industry since 1962, Kathy is the star of 10 Serger and sewing videos and author of 12 Serger and sewing booklets and her new enhanced books on CD called Three ways to Learn CD’s.

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9:00 am -
10:00 am


$8 - #SS-71


Convertible Techniques for Home Dec or Dressmaking

Learn how to make fabric flowers, balls and leaves, three dimensional decorations out of fabric that you can use on a tissue box cover or your granddaughters dress. Plus learn how to make and apply piping to enhance seamlines.

Learn how to make a full circle gathered table skirt that can also be a skirt added to any dress pattern.

Learn hemming techniques. Learn an easy exposed teeth zipper technique that works on pillows, purses or dresses


3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm


$8 - #SS-98

Tummy Tuck Jeans & Slacks

'Magic' fabric that stretches and special pockets team up to flatten your tummy and lift your bum making you look 10 lbs. slimmer and 10 years younger.

Learn how to adjust and fit the pattern for woven fabric with lycra, leg style changes to best suit your shape, how to build these special pockets, a fool-proof fly zipper ,belt loops, top stitching and seaming techniques.

Now you can have the best fitting Jeans you have ever owned!


Peggy Sagers - Silhouette Patterns by Peggy Sagers
Peggy Sagers Peggy holds a degree in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising from Brigham Young University. Peggy spends her time teaching seminars all across the United States and Canada and recently was a featured guest on the HGTV show, “Sew Much More.”
She brings a no frills approach to the home sewing world. Peggy professionally drafts patterns doing free lance for numerous manufacturers in the Dallas area.
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9:00 am - 10:00 am


$8 - #SS-68


Sewing Myths

Come discuss the sewing myths that take so much of our time and do not produce results.

Many of these things we were taught when we were in Home Ec and we have not progressed past them.

Learning what is important and what is not will result in faster sewing and better-looking garments.

Bring your…."I thought…." and see you there….

Connie Spurlock - Sew Wonderful Dreams
Connie Spurlock
Connie is a teacher and designer who lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Her pattern company for 21 years, Sew Wonderful Dreams, specializes in paper piecing and appliqué patterns.

Don’t miss Connie’s fun-filled workshops and seminars!

9:00 am -
10:00 am


$8 - #SS-73


Develop It, Copyright It, Get It to Market

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 information about copyright and discuss options for marketing your patterns, plus when to keep your rights, sell your rights, and even why you might want to give your idea away!



2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$8 - #SS-91


Yes, You Can do Fusible Appliqué....Easily!

Confused about fusible and the appliqué process?

We will show you all you need to know about selecting the right fusible, reversing your patterns, easy enlarging and reducing patterns to fit every project and give you several ways to finish those raw edges on your appliqué.

Need to know the blanket stitch? Come on along!
Carol Steinbrecher - Style Solutions, LLC
  Carol is founder and CEO of Style Solutions, LLC, an image and fashion management services firm.

She specializes in tailoring, alterations of ready-to-wear, fitting techniques & fashion pattern alterations; wardrobe strategies, personal styling, closet clutter control, color consults, image branding services, as well as a line of custom tailored menswear.

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2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

$8 - #SS-88


Apple… Pear… What’s REALLY Your Style?
 
Pear, apple? Can you pick out the silhouettes and design features best for your shape?

Learn the basics of design to find your fabulous figure flattering best looks and how to play them up.

Then shop your ready to wear and pattern selections with confidence.


3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm

$8 - #SS-97



Wardrobe Basics: Color Solutions
 
Complementary or contrasting? Neutrals, “pops”, or bold, bodacious colors? Stripes or swirls?

You know how to put colors together for your quilting or embroidery projects, but do you know how to wear them?

Begin to learn the color palettes that complement your coloring and see how to use color and texture choices to build your wardrobe.

Improve your self confidence and overall look.


Cindy Walter - Cindy Walter
  Hawaii's own Cindy Walter is an inspiring and innovative author, teacher, lecturer, TV personality and fabric designer. You'll recognize her as the hostess of the TV show Quilt Central which airs to most of the mainland PBS stations and also as a regular hostess for www.Quilterstv.com, free internet TV for quilters.

She regularly teaches quilting at shows in the USA, and around the world including in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, France and Germany.

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WORKSHOP


9:00 am - 12:00 pm


$35 - #WS-72


LIMIT 20 STUDENTS


Introduction to Fabric Paints

This is the workshop you've all been asking for! Learn to paint your own contemporary fabric from the author of Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter!

No mess, no hassle and no complicated recipes with paints. You'll create with several of the most popular paint application methods Small kit class fee includes paint for the day, brushes, a piece of special fabric, gloves and a silk scarf.

Kit fee: $15 paid to the teacher in the classroom
Kit includes: Paint for class, silk scarf 9" x 54", Several brushes, gloves and fat quarter stabilized cotton.

Bring to class:
1 yard white cotton
1 cheap drop cloth
1 small water spray bottle
6 disposable bowls (such as cottage cheese container)
Partial roll of freezer paper and of paper towels


2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm


$8 - #SS-90



Miniature Painted Quilts

You love miniature quilts but don't like the stress of piecing the tiny seams?

Paint it! That is right, painting a miniature quilt is not only fast but very fun. The quilt will surprise your friends as they will have to look very closely before they believe it is painted and not pieced.

These small projects are perfect for small wall spaces or even doll houses.

Free pattern given at the seminar so you can start painting yours right away once you get home.

 
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