Embroidery, Quilting & More Conference
July 16 - 19, 2008
If you don't want to bring your machines come anyway and we will have a lot of classes for you too attend that are not sewing classes.
MORE classes will be offered for you to choose from than you can possibly fit into your daily program.
Sign up now. Space is limited amd you don't want to miss out.
www.belindasstudio.com
1) Designer Jeans (hands on sewing class)
Bring a pair of jeans to class with one leg already ripped open to lie flat.
Belinda will supply all the designs, templates, cord , stabilizers and photo word doc.
Kit fee:
2) Trunk Show by Belinda Burger
Classes by Linda Ortagus
1) Madeira Border Tea Towel – Kit cost is $30.00, and includes the embroidery design on a multi formatted cd, complete project instructions, fabric to make 3 complete towels, embroidery thread and construction thread to match the fabrics, wash away basting thread.
(Hands on Class, though Students can learn the technique without a sewing machine) -- Everything these days is looking a little more elegant, a little more steeped in tradition, from clothing to home dec. This cotton/linen Madeira border tea towel – is quick and easy to make, but it comes from an era when specialty linens were required in a well-kept home. The Magic Madeira Scalloped Hem is a technique that is requested over and over again. Use the technique on a dress or skirt hemline, to border a pillow edge, on a quilt, window treatments or just about any project. A contrasting border is a lovely way to pull colors from your décor onto your crated projects. The tea towel is made of cotton/linen blend with a complimentary cotton/linen blend Madeira border. The shape of the border complements the square shape of the design to create a unique hemline on the towel. A pin stitch is used to attach the Madeira border to the towel. The sides are hemmed with a double fold ¼ inch hem, and the remaining end is hemmed with a ¾ inch double fold hem. All hems are topstitched in place. Due to the length of the class time, we’ll learn the Madeira technique in this class. In class we won’t do the embroidery, but we will do the Madeira border.
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2) Jumping into the Market
So you want to start selling your work… but where do you start. Come join this presentation that is sure to turn into a lively group discussion. We’ll start with ideas and suggestions on how you can start out with projects that take a few minutes, with supplies you have on hand and work your way up to the Christening Gown business or creating couture Gowns. You’ll see samples of items that will be a hit in any community… from Brides and Babies to the sympathy market (yes, this is a big and lucrative market). Any good business book will give you the basics, the business plan, and more… Here we’ll talk about the real ideas that you can do in your "spare" time that will get you into the business… and take you as far as you want to go!
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3) Beginning French Sewing Techniques In this lively discussion and demonstration class we will take a good look at the serger. If you own one or are thinking about buying one, this class will help you understand the serger and make using your serger almost care free! We’ll cover the basics and then move on to the exciting things you can do with your serger. I’ll share hints and tips for personalizing your serger, adjusting your stitches, fine-tuning the cutting width. When you leave the class you’ll understand tension, the feed dogs and how your serger actually works – it will make sense and make it easier for you to learn to love your serger! We’ll cover all the basic stitches and you’ll see all the wonderful things your serger can do… inside & outside corners, curves & circles, tucks and pintucks, piping & trims, fagoting and ribbon weaving, beading and free-motion beading, braids, making buttons and button holes, casings and waistbands, couching, lettuce-leaf edging, gathering, heirloom serging, a number of hems, creating lace, perfect plackets, weaving and zippers! Yes, Zippers… once you’ve put in a zipper on a serger you’ll never want to go back to the sewing machine. We’ll also take a look at all those serger feet & accessories.
– a Notebook Class – (a hands on class) – Learn the basics of French Sewing by Machine. After you take this class, and practice these easy to learn techniques you’ll be heirloom sewing and making beautiful heirloom items in no time. I’ll provide you with the information and demonstrate the techniques and you’ll practice until the technique is second nature. We’ll cover lace to lace, lace to fabric, lace to entredeux, gathered lace to entredeux, entredeux to flat fabric, entredeux to gathered fabric and top stitching entredeux. We’ll also learn pinless lace shaping! There will be an $8 kit fee, and the kit will include the needle and heirloom weight thread, stabilizer, and laces, insertions, batiste and linen for your sample pieces. Each student will leave with a notebook they’ll be able to use as a reference for years to come. Student needs to come to class with a sewing machine that sews a straight stitch and a zig zag stitch – and an empty bobbin.
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4. Learning to Use (and LOVE) Your Serger
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Classes by: Cookie Gaynor
1) Pillowcase by Cookie The kit $20 will include: Pre-cut Fabric (to let you begin sewing right away and help you get done during class ?) to make one pillowcase. Also included in the kit: 1 spool of white sewing thread, stabilizer, embroidery design,& instructions. For those purchasing the kit from Cookie and wishing to make two pillowcases, you may order a second fabric only kit for $8.00 as you will aready have the directions, thread and design from the first kit. The second pillowcase would be completed at home. Supplies for class: Bring an embroidery thread that matches your sheets at home and two empty bobbins, scissors, straight pins. Sewing and Embroidery (5x7 or 6x10 hoop). The pillowcase will be white with the embroidery motif in your thread color choice from home.
Have you ever purchased a set of sheets and realized that the pillowcases cost more than the flat sheet of your set? Or perhaps you own a set and one of the pillowcases gets ruined, but the sheets still looks great? This class is for those who faint at the cost of matching pillowcases at the store and think I can make them for less but don’t. You will learn how to create a pillowcase that includes a decorated embroidered band which will look "guest" ready, easily & quickly!
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Option #2) For those who prefer to bring their own supplies: you will need: 1- 1/2 yds of your base fabric for the pillow part, ½ yd fabric for the pillowcase cuff, a 3 inch x 43" strip of matching or contrast fabric, sewing thread, bobbin thread, embroidery thread in the color of your choice, 2 empty bobbins, 2 sheet sof water soluble stabilizer, a design for your cuff. Be sure to use fabric which is 42/43" wide. Also bring scissors, straight pins, rotary cutter, a matte with a long rotary quilt ruler to measure and cut your fabric. Cost $12 for design & instructions.
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2) PE Design/Palette Class from Graphic to Embroidery Design
– Lecture Demo
From scanning to your first design is the goal of this basic class. Learn to create appliqués, blue work, use auto punch, resize, and edit! Clean up graphics quickly. Finish the class and walk away with the skills you need to create your first design set. This class was created to address the needs of beginners and those who need a refresher in the basics of PE-Design/Palette. The graphic program used to clean up the designs in this class will be Pre-Design. The skills used in the graphic program as well as those used in PE Design/Palette will be applicable to other tools in related graphic and embroidery softwares.
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3) "Sock Hop in the Hoop" at IEC (sewing Hands On Class)
Cookie will show you just how easy it is to embroider and embellish a pair of socks. In a matter of minutes, stitch out a design and add a little ribbon, lace or denim to create the cutest pair of socks for gift giving, or to enjoy for yourself. You will receive three designs and you need to pick one for your in class project. The embroidery thread colors are given below for each design. Bring 40 wt embroidery thread based on the design you choose:
For duck: yellow, orange, dark yellow, blue, black
For dog: brown, blue, black
For baseball: White and black
Option 1: Kit $30 includes: sock easy deluxe unit set, ribbon, lace and denim strips, sticky paper 6x6, designs.
Option 2: Kit $10 - For those who own the Sock Easy deluxe (be sure to bring it with you.)
Supplies to bring to class for both kit options:
Just bring a pair of white socks to class, and embroidery machine with a 4x4 hoop (remember the stabilizer is 6x6), white thread, white thread in bobbin.
For baseball: White and black
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Classes by: Lyn Christain
http://www.adesignbylyn.com/home.htm
1) Creating 3D Designs
Lecture class on ways to make your regular embroidery designs 3D or appear to be 3D..more of an idea class. Showing different ways to use special fabrics, tools, and designs to make things dimensional.
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2) Make a Beaded Scissors Chain
Hands on Making a beaded scissors chain....no machine required. These are little beaded protectors that attach to your small snips handle and have a rubber point on the end to protect the sharp tip of the scissors.
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3) Hands On Appliqué.
How easy it is to do machine appliqué. Would probably do something fun on a neat towel or something like that.
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4) Artista Software
One on One help from the Booth : Artista software if enough interest.
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Class by: Nancy Burgess
www.ishkabbibbelinc.com
1) The Embroidery Placement Class
"Where does it go and how do I get it there?" class. This is an embroidery-placement-with-the-appropriate-stabilizer class. This lecture/demo class is for all embroidery machine enthusiasts, regardless of machine. Learn to embroider on difficult areas such as collars and cuffs...on difficult items such as caps and socks...difficult designs such as cross stitch on aida and more.
2) Smocking-in-the-Hoop (hands on sewing class)
Do you love the look of heirloom smocking? Did you know your embroidery machine can smock?
Come see technology done in minutes what used to take hours by hand. We’ll let
the machines do the work to create a beautiful smocking plate. You’ll be amazed at how creative you can be!!
AND, you’ll learn secrets about smocking you never knew before.
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3) 3-Dimensional Flowers & Butterflies (hands on sewing class)
This is the easiest, best way to create 3-D fabric art! The embroidery
machine does the hard part when you know the secrets. The flowers "blossom"
all by themselves. Imagine what you could embellish with perfect blooms.
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Classes by: Cindy Losekamp
http://www.sewartfullyyours.com
1) DIGITAL PICTURES...TIPS AND TRICKS
Hands on with a computer
Have you been amazed at what others can do with their family photos? Would you like to learn to correct red eye, crop, resample the dpi, make more than one photo fit on the page, resize pictures to fit your applique embroideries, create a family calendar for gifts, create collages for mouse pads and T-Shirts, make your printer print beautiful color with no streaking on fabric, create frames around photos and much, much more? Well this is the class for you. With Cindy's guidance, you will learn all this.
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2) PEEK-A-BOO, I SEE YOU!
On…Denims, Linens, Laces and Sheers, Oh My!
Discover the amazing things you can do when embellishing denim with interesting and unexpected fabric mixes. You will learn reverse appliqué where you cut away the main fabric and replace it with another then appliqué on top for a double appliqué technique. See how to make anything match using Cindy’s peek-a-boo method of creating. Use bits and pieces of sheer fabric, a printed image of your family, a morsel of special sentimental fabric to create "one of a kind" wearables. This class utilizes embroidery machines to the max along with standard sewing machine techniques. Come along and see if you can find the magic.
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3) BLANK TO BEAUTIFUL…
All New Amazing Transformations for Plain Jane Garments
You simply won’t believe what Cindy has up her sleeve! More ways to re-create all those plain garments you have squirreled away to create with…"someday". Well the day has arrived! After this seminar…you’ll be itching to get home to stitch up some of the great ideas you will bring away from this class. Cindy has a brand new book called Romancing the Sweatshirt and along with her other two offerings, you will learn couching, 3 D embroidery, reverse appliqué, needle felting, printed fabrics, cutwork…you name it, and its here.
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Classes by: Jane Marzewski
http://www.DesignedbyJane.com
1) Twin Needle Embroidery
Students will learn the basics of setting up their machines and using twin needles to recreate the look of shadowwork. Design will be stitched on blank towel from
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2) How to work with SHEER Fabrics for Embroidery
We will discuss several types of fabric that I use for the twin needle shadow work, and how to stabilize each, with tips for lining up, hooping, marking, etc.
I'll provide a handout and samples for passing around so folks can see the differences between the fabrics.
I'll provide a handout and samples for passing around so folks can see the differences between the fabrics.
************************************************************************************************************************************ Classes by: Edie Whittenmyer 1) Sweet Sweats [Lecture Class) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Mix it Up! (Lecture Class) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Bag it! (Lecture Class) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Viking 3 D software ********************************************************************************************************************************* Classes by: Santi Nuss (S Africa) 1) An Heirloom Cushion: Size: +/- 6x10" This cushion will consist of 3 panels. The center panel will have cutwork with organza in the back. The side panels will have heirloom designs. The cushion will be put together with the sewing machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Embroidery on Cards: ******************************************************************************************************** 1) Embroidery for Every Fabric- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Holiday Embroidery Projects- Class participation is encouraged and we would love to have you show and tell all about your project. ************************************************************ Classes by: Don Hanson 1) Computer Basics including Vista- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) How to Price Your Services So You Don't Lose Your Shirt! *************************************************************************************************************** Class by: Terri Hanson & Peggy Severt 1) Alphabet Soup ---- How to Digitize Perfect Letters *************************************************************************************************************** Classes by: Peggy Severt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Digitizing Applique using Studio ******************************************************************************************************************************************* Classes by: Barbara Hershey Handler 1) Introduction to the Square in a Square Technique: (hands on sewing class) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Take Five: (hands on sewing class) ******************************************************************************** Classes by: Cindy Allen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Multi Hooping those Large Designs ********************************************************************************************** 1) "Wings of Dove" cut work Bible Cover ********************************************************************************************************************** 2) "From Blank to Swank" We’ll be showing you many unusual ideas that start with our blanks as the base and use your embroidery as the finishing touch! You will leave with lots of instructions, lots of blanks, and all the knowledge you need to take it from "Blank to Swank"! --Due to popular demand, we’ll also be talking about the care of love of linens. How do you get those stains out of Grandma’s old linens that are in your buffet drawers? Those linens deserve to be loved, so I’ll teach you how to clean them up and care for them so they will last for generations to come. I’ll do a live demo of the easiest ways to get ancient stains out of ancient linens. I also get lots of requests and questions about proper techniques for stabilizing our unique items. I’ll cover that briefly and do a hands-on demonstration of how to do a really great job of ironing that linen table runner you bought from us. It really can look great after the laundry!********************************************************************************************************************************** 1) "I’m no Bill Gates, but…" Bill has made a career out of working with computers. But thanks to Susan’s addiction to machine embroidery, he’s learned all the tricks of the trade when it comes to what an embroiderer needs in a computer. If you’re thinking about buying a new computer and you’re not sure what you really need to support your software and machine, come to this class. Worried about Windows Vista and how it will affect your embroidery life? The topic will be discussed. Bring any questions you may have about the mystery of your computer and maybe Bill can help! He doesn’t know everything, but he always knows where to look for the answer! He’s especially knowledgeable about the Bernina line of sewing machines and software. He’ll also cover basic computer maintenance tips so you can keep your machine running smoothly and efficiently. ******************************************************************************************************** 1) Put A Little "Sparkle" In Your Life-Demo & Trunk Show apply crystals so that you will not loose any in the wash. When you leave the class you will be confident that you can do it too! This class is for those that are new to the "Sparkle" World. 3) Create Your Own Hands On Class-Part 2 ********************************************************************************************************************************************* Classes by: Gay Gerlack http://www.sewabration.com 1) The Amazing Purse (hands on sewing) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) The Amazing Wallet (hands on sewing) ***************************************************************************** Classes by: George Bournigal 1) Questions & Answers Discussion Class on the Brother/Babylock 6 needle machine *****************************************************************************
http://www.whitestallion.unimstores.com
Take a sweatshirt, cut it up and make a elegant jacket or fabulous whimsical vest!
Take felt roving, embroidery, crystals, fabric, etc. and make awesome embellishments to your quilts, apparel and/or accessories.
Quick and easy handbags and totes to make and embellish from elegant to whimsical.
http://www.hatchedinafrica.com
We will embroider 2 techniques. You will then complete the 2 embroideries (techniques) and make the cards.
Classes by: Terri Hanson
http://www.terradonembroidery.com
This is a class that will demonstrate how to embroider, hoop and digitize for all types of fabric. I will include samples and a variety of techniques on embroidery for leather, fleece, t-shirts, textured knits, sweatshirts, towels and more. I will teach hoopless and hooped embroidery using a variety of backings and techniques. Digitizing will be a lecture and demonstration that will show how to edit designs to make them work for
special fabrics.
2) Beaded Bracelet-
Learn to make beautiful glass bead bracelets. We will learn how to make a simple stretchy bracelet and how to make a bracelet with a clasp. Kits will be available. Kit fee should be less than $20.00. Please bring jewelry tools if you have them. I will have some extras that we can share. I will post photos of the bracelets and bead selection prior to the conference.
This is a class for anyone who loves beads and crafting. No experience required.
July is a great time to start on Holiday projects. I will showcase holiday projects to help jump start your imagination. The projects will use designs from my collection as well as my favorite designers. I will feature Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas designs. This will be a relaxing and fun way to find ideas for holiday embroidery. If you have a favorite Holiday project bring it along and inspire us all.
Don is a "computer geek" and will help you understand how to use your
computer for embroidery, email and more. He has been using Vista for some
time now and has some helpful tips for making the switch to Vista.
Practical tips whether you are a business or just doing an occasional
project for a friend or acquaintance.
Peggy Severt and Terri Hanson have a fun class that will help you learn all about lettering and will teach you how to use keyboard lettering and digitize lettering from scratch.
http://www.pegboardcrafts.com
1) Embird 101 -
This will be a basic Embird Editor class
Peggy will teach you HER method - she doesn't use the Embird Applique Tool - it doesn't do what she want
"http://www.thequilthandler.com
You will learn how to use the SnS technique to create several basic quilt units, i.e., a square in a square, square in a square in a square, flying geese, and half square triangles. In this method, no triangles are cut or sewn and you don't use paper, either. It is a great technique that is fast, fun and accurate and you don't have to choose two out of the three. These units make great borders for your embroidery projects!
2) Ohio Star Tote Bag: (hands on sewing class)
We all have old totes, or new ones, that have a logo or other writing on them and we don't care to advertise whatever it is...so, learn how to make a great quilt block that will become an outside pocket and will cover that logo. You will learn to make an Ohio Star unit the Square in a Square way...no triangles cut or sewn! Your kit will include a tote and pre-cut fabric necessary for making the pocket.
Take Five is a very quick pattern! It consists of rectangles and squares that fit together easily. Embroidery fits in the squares or rectangles very nicely. We will make a small wall hanging top that you can embroidery at your leisure. I will show you how to make a flange border and an outer border, too. The pieces will be pre-cut so we can sew and go!! It is possible that we will also applique a flower on our piece but I am still working on that part of the class...at any rate, you will enjoy some basic sewing and your wall hanging will be ready for you to quilt and bind. I will help you with this part of the project although we may not get that far...especially if you want to embroider in the wall hanging.
1) Electric Quilt Hands On with computer
Want to learn about an exciting program to design your quilts? With Electric Quilt 6 (or 5) you can design pieced, appliqued, or foundation (paper) pieced blocks, You can combine blocks and play with their orientation to see what a whole quilt will look like. You can scan in your own fabric stash to see how your quilt will look using your very own fabrics before you ever cut your first slice or sew your first stitch. You can even choose built-in quilting patterns to see what it will look like once it's quilted! To see an online video demonstration and see other exciting things associated with this fantastic software, go to www.electricquilt.com
Do you have a design that is bigger than your largest hoop and you don't want to shrink it to fit? Or you purchased a multi-part design and don't know the best method for hooping the sections so that they fit together flawlessly? I'll show you three of the best methods for marking and hooping multi-sectional designs for perfect results. On top of that, I will not only show you what to do, I'll show you samples of what NOT to do!
Class by: Allene Snow
http://www.snowladydesigns.com
Join me and make a bible cover with "Wings of a Dove" cutwork. We will learn to do cutwork and use some sewing skills.
Classes Classes by: Susan Mars
http://www.allaboutblanks.com
You’ll hopefully leave this class with a new attitude towards blank items! Embroidering is not just about sewing a cat onto a denim shirt! That can be fun, but you can do so much more with your machine!
Class by: Bill Mars
If you’re having trouble getting your sewing machine, your software, and your computer to all work together the way they should, then this is the class for you! Don’t know the difference between a mega-byte or a mega-hoop? Bill can help!
Classes Classes by: Dawn Wenner
http://www.designbydawn.com
In this class you will learn all about the different sizes and styles of crystals and metals and the many ways to apply them to different items. We will discuss all of the equipment and helpful accessories. Learn the correct application for crystals along with great ideas to spice up your embroidery. A little glitter is all it takes to make your embroidery a one of a kind creation. You will learn when to use the various sizes and colors of crystals and metals. You will see dozens of unique ways to further embellish your embroidery and have time to ask your questions along with learning the proper way to use your heat set tool and alternative ways to
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2) Create Your Own Hands On Class-Part 1
Have you ever had a picture of something you wanted to create in crystals? Or a word you wanted on a shirt to make a statement? Well...you can do it and I will teach you a technique for creating your own designs with crystals and metals. You will see just how easy it is when you create your own motif to completely transform a plain frame into a work of art. You will have some time in class to work on your motif but then be given time before Part 2 of the class where the motif will be applied.
The motif we make in Part 1 can be applied in many layouts…it is all up to you but the important part is learning how to apply the crystals. One technique does not work for everything and we will use several of them to complete your choice of designs on the picture mats. Doing the application once will give you confidence to then do it on your own. I will show you how to apply the motifs along with how to use the heat applicator. You will then apply your design to your mat with me there "just in case". We will also go over some troubleshooting techniques and we will have time for you to ask questions.
This is a quick and easy reversible purse with a hidden pocket. This purse does not have any "outside" seams and is "finished" inside and out. The purse is sewn with only two side seams so you'll have plenty of time to complete and embellish your one-of-a-kind original purse. One side is an exciting print that you can embellish with beads, or paints; the other, a solid fabric that can be embroidered, screened, painted or left blank. The kit contains all purse materials and embellishment supplies. All students will receive a free pattern for the project.
This project is designed to compliment your Amazing Purse. Like the purse, there are no outside seams and it is made with only two side seams. There are multiple pockets for credit cards and a special pocket for cash. The wallets can be embellished with crystal paints, beads or screening. Kits will come with matching fabrics to the purses or solid fabrics. The kit contains all wallet materials and embellishment supplies. All students will receive a free pattern for the project.
http//www.embroiderygalleria.com
