It is VERY IMPORTANT if you plan to attend IEC that you become a member of our yahoo group where ALL the questions and answers can be found. 

Trade Show Expos have large machine companies behind them with the focus on selling.   IEC's focus is  targeted toward education with complete classroom instruction.     The classes ramge from one and a half hour to four hour sessions, depending on the individual class with complete instructions provided free to the student.   In a few cases at IEC, the teacher will list a small additional kit costs for hands on sewing classes only.   The lecture, demo classes and trunk shows are no additional cost.    

You can attend a Trade Show expo and just tour the vendor floor.  When you attend IEC you get it all.   You can take classes all day every day and even in the evening.  You also have the opportunity of shopping in our Vendor Mall.   

A Trade Show expo is a display of wares and how to use them.   IEC is a compilation of techniques and how to do them and many times with products you already own.  

We welcome anyone, from anywhere with an interest in learning more about how to make your embroidery, digitizing, sewing, or quilting projects look more professional.   During your stay with us, you will experience days and evenings of FUN PACKED Education, Shopping, Trunk Shows, make lifetime friends, enjoy good food, door prizes, entertainment, and that's not all.  

It doesn't matter what brand of sewing machine or software you use for you to join us at this educational, relaxing seminar and learn new techniques.  Your level of knowledge does not matter.   We have something for everyone.   
 
You do not need to be a digitizer, seamstress or a quilter to attend this event.  The classes at IEC are full informative type classes and not infomercials.   We will have something for everyone regardless of your skill level with some lectures, demos, make it and take it project classes plus several hands on classes.  

IEC is a friendly relaxed fun event.   We hold the record for being the oldest event still being held of this kind.   2010 will be our 14th Conference.   Come on down and help us make this year in our new home the best one ever.

Don't be afraid to come alone.   We strive to make you feel like one of our family members during your stay with us from the time you first arrive until you leave.   Many lifetime friendships have been developed because of IEC.
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                          Our Charity Project:

1. Covers For Kids - Of Parents  In Service To Our Country
For the past 10 years, we have collected crib size or lap size blankets to present to our military families for their small children when their parent is deployed.   The Blanket Parade and presentation will be the Friday evening of our Conference.   This gives us a chance to show off our talent and our appreciation to these men and women who are serving our country while at the same time giving support to these families who give us so much.  

Anyone who cannot attend IEC but would like to donate a blanket for our charity can contact me for information to mail a your blankey.   (Contact informaiton found below). 

You don't quilt??    Blankets DO NOT need to be "hand made".   We accept purchased ones too.   Blankets from any fabric suitable for a small child  are welcome.   They do not have to be quilted or have embroidery on them.   Will you help us out by sending a few if you can't attend our Conference?
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Registration:
Attendance space for 2010 for IEC is very limited.    You do NOT want to miss this event.   Click on the "Registration button" at the top of this page for cost information, hotel information and to register to attend.   Make sure to note when the different price increase dates go into efffect.  

Register early and SAVE the extra $'s for shopping in our outstanding vendor's mall.   Our vendors will be offering special bargains only available for those who have registered and are attending IEC.   
Be sure to reserve your hotel room now through "our group" to save some $ on that too.

We are just a few months away from having a great time together.   See you there!
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Contact me at Bobrien90@aol.com for more details.