2009 International Embroidery, Quilting Conference
October 21 - 25, 2009
Holiday Inn Conference CenterColumbus, Indiana
IEC is an International Embroidery/Quilting & More Conference held in Columbus, Indiana each year since 1997.
Attending an Embroidery/Quilting Conference is very different from attending one of the Trade Shows.
Often expo classes give you the demonstration or short explanation of how to complete a project but no detailed instructions unless you go to the instructor/vendor and purchase the additional needed materials.
Expos have large machine companies behind
them with the focus on selling. IEC focus is targeted toward education with complete classroom instruction. At IEC the
classes are 1 1/2 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
an expo and just tour the 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.
An 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. 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.
During your stay with us, you will experience days and evenings of FUN PACKED Education, Shopping, Trunk Shows, A vendor garage sale, make lifetime friends, enjoy good food, door prizes, entertainment, and that's not all.
You do not need to be a digitizer 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 their skill level with some lectures, demos, make it and take it project classes plus some hands on classes.
IEC is a friendly relaxed fun event. 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.
We have the record for being the oldest event still being held of this kind.
2009 will be our 13th Conference held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Columbus, IN -- located about 40 minutes south of Indianapolis.
Registration cost is based on the date your registration is made. Click on one of the buttons above located just under our "Conference Classroom Picture" for information about Classes, Registration, Teachers, Vendors and even some Pictures we will share with you from our past events.
You don't want to miss this opportunity to attend our popular event. The instructors are the best and the vendors will have almost any product you need at a special price for those who register and attend IEC. Save your gas or postage and shop with them all at one place.
Our Charity Projects include:
1. Covers For Kids - Of Parents In Service To Our Country
For the past 9 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. 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?
2. Lungs For Life Cancer Research:
Our Auction will be Friday night. It will consists of embroidery, sewing and quilting items our attendee's no longer have a need for but you might not be able to live without. A percentage of the sales from this auction will be presented to I U Medical Center's "Lungs For Life Cancer Research" program again this year. The proceeds for this Charity will be handed directly to DR Nassar Hanna with no middle person taking any administrative cut from it. The check presentation will be made in memory of my late husband Joe and my best friend Bev both of whom lost their battle to cancer just a few years ago.
Both Joe and Bev were involved from the beginning preparations of IEC and this tribute to them is a way to honor their memory for all they contributed toward the success of IEC.
Our Vendors Garage Sale
This year our popular vendor garage sale will be on Saturday night continuing into Sunday morning. Plan to stay around and get the inventory our vendors don't want to haul home at reduced sale prices.
Registration:
Attendance space for IEC is limited. You do NOT want to miss this event. Click on the "Registration button" at the top of this page located just under our picture 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 vendor mall. Our vendors will be offering special bargains only available for those who have registered and are attending IEC. Vendor Mall is NOT open to the public for shopping.
October is a very busy tourist time in our area. Be sure to reserve your hotel room now with the Holiday Inn so you won't be left out.
Come Early Stay Late:
Many consider it a necessity to arrive a couple days early to include a short trip over to our popular nearby tourist area in Little Nashville, Indiana. While in Nashville be sure to stop in at the Carmel Corn Cottage and say "Hi to my friend Jim" and try some of that yummy flavored popcorn he sells. They also plan to a bunch of those unique little shops in Nashville, or plan a drive through our beautiful Brown County State Park when they come to IEC.
Another popular attraction is all of the unusual architecture around Columbus. Did you know Columbus, IN is known world wide for its architecture? Come to IEC check it out. You won't be sorry.
We are just a few months away from having a good time together. See you there!
Contact me at Bobrien90@aol.com for more details.
