Workshops - Wednesday, July 10, 2013 ORDER CLASSES Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PRINT TIMETABLE/GRID (PDF) Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PRINT CLASS/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION (PDF) Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Order Form (PDF) for Fax and Mail Orders only - (for more efficiency, please order online.) PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ORDERED WILL BE HELD FOR PICK-UP AT WILL-CALL. DOOR OPENS AT 8:15 am FOR TICKET PICK-UP. PRESENT YOUR PRINTED E-MAIL CONFIRMATION/RECEIPT TO PICK UP THE TICKETS. TICKETS ARE NOT MAILED. Cancellation/Exchange Policy: Absolutely NO refunds will be made for admission or class tickets—NO exceptions. However, a seminar ticket can be exchanged at the show if your class is not sold out and has not occurred. Lost or forgotten tickets cannot be replaced or refunded. If you are unable to attend, please give your tickets as a gift to a friend. *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. FEATURED SEWING EDUCATOR Sonja Bezuidenhout - Lutterloh Patterns Sonja Bezuidenhout has had a passion for sewing from a very young age and her first sewing machine was a prize won in a local competition. Born in South Africa, she first pursued a Nursing career, but then sought a change in direction and qualified as a Computer Programmer. With the arrival of her first of three girls, she decided to follow her passion and became a Dressmaker and later established a Sewing School in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. She was introduced to the Lutterloh Pattern Making System in 1993 and was so impressed with the beautiful fit, cut and style of the outfits created using the system; she began teaching her students using Lutterloh patterns. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 12:30 pm $46 - #WW-5 LIMIT 12 STUDENTS Trousers Designing with the Lutterloh Pattern Making System Skill Level: All You will draft a simple trouser pattern from the Lutterloh Pattern collection (our Master Pattern) and apply some simple design changes. Sonja will show you how to change the waists (hipsters, contoured, elasticized, waistbands & ribbing). Then go on to changing the widths of the legs (bootleg, wide, narrow) and to more advanced changes (inserting zips, pockets, embroidery etc.) No pattern making experience necessary and Sonja will fit you individually. Sewing instructions and handy tips on a CD will also be provided Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kits include, Drafting paper, Lutterloh Patterns needed for the workshop, CD with class contents and notes and cardboard rulers. Bring to class: Paper scissors and reading glasses WORKSHOP 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm $46 - #WW-7 LIMIT 12 STUDENTS Blouse Designing with the Lutterloh Pattern Making System Skill Level: All Blouses....the most essential and versatile part of your wardrobe. Sonja will assist you to draft a plain Blouse pattern from the Lutterloh Pattern collection. Getting the fit and dart positions correct. She will also show you to move the dart to different positions to achieve a complete different look. Then we will move on to changing the collar and necklines and also make it a fitted princess-line. Full instructions to sew your Blouse and handy tips on a CD will also be provided. Kit fee: $20 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kits include, Drafting paper, Lutterloh Patterns needed for the workshop, CD with class contents and notes and cardboard rulers. Bring to class: Paper scissors and reading glasses Gail Bird - Igolochkoy / Birdhouse Ent. Gail is an innovator, author, lecturer, designer and teacher both nationally and internationally. For 35 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. More . . . ALL DAY WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $70 - #WW-1 LIMIT 15 STUDENTS Locker Hooking -Tablet Cover/Journal This project is an original, never been published pattern for a tablet cover or a notebook, designed by Gail. The morning portion of the class includes learning how to make a continual bias binding to seal the edges of the canvas. We will add a fabric panel which can be quilted or embroidered by machine and prep the fibers for hooking. After lunch, we will locker hook with some unusual fibers for various levels of texture. The creative closure uses materials that are made for other purposes. Kits are filled with all different materials, so every cover is unique. One of Gail’s samples uses colorful plastic bag strips. Kit cost: $50 paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes, instructions, colored canvas, tool, skein of silk selvages, mixed fabrics, string, closure and a notebook. NOTE: All kits will be different due to the silk! Bring to class: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, fabric scissors, own bobbins, light and dark thread, rotary cutter and mat and a sharp hand sewing needle. NOTE: bias ruler, marking pen and 1/2" clips will be on loan in class. * Pack a lunch and beverage, or plan on a quick meal at a local take-out establishment, as no food vendors will be on-site during the pre-show classes. FEATURED LONGARM QUILTING EXPERT Pam Clarke - Designs with Lines Pam Clarke has been quilting since the late 1960's and sewing for 46 years. She lives in Spokane WA and grew up in Sacramento CA. Pam has been machine quilting and teaching machine quilting, piecing and appliqué classes since 1988. She is the owner of Homes Stitches a professional machine quilting business that was started in 1988. More . . . SEMI-HANDS-ON WORKSHOP & LECTURE 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $60 - #WW-6 LIMIT 24 STUDENTS Fearless Beginnings to Free-Motion Quilting Beginner - Techniques taught in this class can also be used on your home free motion sewing machine as well as longarm Discover the secrets to smooth quilting and the basic quilt designs using your mid-arm, Longarm or home machine. This class is designed to save time and gain confidence. If you are new to machine quilting or not comfortable with free-hand quilting this class is for you. This class will cover how to mark a quilt top, several background stitches and the seven basic quilt designs to create unlimited quilting designs to be used in blocks, borders and all-over quilting, then using the machines provided in class practice your stitching. You will be amazed how simple this is that you will be finishing those quilt tops faster than you ever thought possible. Hands-on opportunity as time allows. Hand out $7.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Fine dry erase pens and pencil for notes. * INNOVA Longarm Quilting Machines sponsor by Hunter Heirloom Quilting SEMI-HANDS ON WORKSHOP & LECTURE 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm $60 - #WW-9 LIMIT 24 STUDENTS Quilting Inside the Lines Confident Beginner - Techniques taught in this class can also be used on your home free motion sewing machine as well as longarm Whether you are a confident beginner to an advanced machine quilter using your mid-arm machine, longarm machine or your home machine, you will find this class packed full of valuable information so simple to learn that you will be amazed at the versatile and exciting ways you’ll approach machine quilting. This workshop is designed to help speed up the process of machine quilting. Pam Clarke will share her convenient, proven and helpful methods of creating outstanding continuous designs. Discover the easy to follow instructions to customizing and personalizing your quilt tops. This workshop will begin with sketching in a workbook provided by Pam Clarke. Follow along as she draws these designs using an overhead projector and discover the effective and convenient approach to unlimited designs using basic lines as a reference guide. Then sit back and watch as Pam stitches these designs using the Longarm machine. Experience the dramatic difference in how you approach your next quilt and appreciate the outstanding quality you will be able create and the confidence in knowing you can create a unique and invaluable style of your own. Kit fee: $7.00 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Fine dry erase pens and pencil for notes. * INNOVA Longarm Quilting Machines sponsor by Hunter Heirloom Quilting Darlene Miller - Clothes For You Darlene Miller teacher, author and designer, has revolutionized the lives of countless women by redefining the standards for choosing garment styles. Her book, Your Shape, Your Clothes and You - Secrets of a Successful Wardrobe, teaches women how to dress based on their triangle, square, circle or oval body shape. Her unique concept fostered the development of a line of basic patterns for each of the shapes. More . . . WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $70 - #WW-2 LIMIT 16 STUDENTS Free Motion Quilting for Wearable Art and Quilts Learn the basics of Free Motion Quilting. You will receive instructions on how to prepare and baste your quilt, how to plan your stitching, why and where to use various quilting designs, and you will practice some very simple designs. We will discuss threads, needles, different kinds of batting and books and online references for your stitching inspiration. Most of all you will gain the confidence needed to say "Yes, I can machine quilt"! It is so easy when you know where to start, so much fun and gives you a real sense of being creative. Hand out: $10 paid to the teacher in the classroom Bring to class: Basic sewing kit – be sure to have thread nippers or scissors for cutting threads A sewing machine that will do free motion stitching that is in good working order. Be sure you know how to set your machine up for free motion stitching. Free motion quilting foot or darning foot – whatever works for your machine - You must have this foot! Extension cord 8 squares of muslin 21” x 21” 4 squares of batting 21” x 21”, various kinds and weights for practice - if you have them One or two threads in colors you like - contrasting to your quilt top fabric Basting thread – YLI quilting thread is good Quilt basting needle Needles for sewing machine: Embroidery, quilting or top stitching – size 14 Have 3 or 4 bobbins pre-wound A pillow or two to sit on to keep your arms from getting tired or your shoulders from hurting Extension table or work surface for your sewing machine – this is really helpful! (You simply cannot free motion quilt without some sort of an extension work surface.) Please, please know how to set the tensions on your machine, how your free motion quilting foot goes on and works, how to lower the feed dogs and any other feature your machine has that will be helpful for this class. We simply do not have time to trouble shoot and I have not a clue how your machines work. Pack a lunch and beverage, or plan on a quick meal at a local take-out establishment, as no food vendors will be on-site during the pre-show classes. Connie Spurlock - Sew Wonderful Dreams 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! WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $46 - #WW-4 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS Charming Jacket Using a black sweatshirt as a base, be your own designer as you make one of a kind charming jacket. Using 5" squares for quick construction and a lesson in stitching and steaming Texture Magic for a delightful collar, we will add fun and dimension to the project. Easy methods to lengthen a jacket and line the sleeve for an optional cuff will also be presented. Kit fee: $25 paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes, pattern, 1/2 yard Texture magic and 20 5" squares of fabric to add color and variety to your jacket. Bring to class: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, a black prewashed sweatshirt, black thread, 40 squares of fabric cut into 5" squares and 1/2 yard fabric of choice for use with Texture Magic for jacket collar. Also 20 strips of black fabric cut into 2" x 45" strips. Some of the 5" squares may be fussy cut to add color and dimension to the jacket. * Optional but helpful ~ small travel iron and mat, rotary cutter and ruler. Anne St. Clair - Needle Nook Fabrics During her 29 years as owner of Needle Nook Fabrics in Wichita, KS, Anne St Clair has had the opportunity to help thousands find comfort and success in garment and lingerie sewing. Specializing in knits, lingerie and stretch wovens and has developed and taught a variety of construction techniques. This led her to address a crucial need among women. More . . . ALL DAY WORKSHOP 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $85 - #WW-3 LIMIT 20 STUDENTS Bras can be Torturous Contraptions for Women With jabbing under-wires and puffs of padding, it’s difficult to feel the wonder or miracle of it all through the discomfort. The alternative to bruising brassieres is to craft a custom bra with the help of professional seamstress Anne St. Clair. Kit fee: $70 paid to the teacher in the classroom Kit includes fabrics, findings, underwires, thread and pattern enough for 3 bras. Bring to class: sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing supplies. Pack a lunch and beverage, or plan on a quick meal at a local take-out establishment, as no food vendors will be on-site during the pre-show classes. Note: Anne will be emailing you 2 weeks prior to the workshop for information and send a supply list at that time.