2010  International                    
                 Embroidery/QuiltingConference
          



You will have a choice of these classes to create your personal daily schedule at IEC 2010.    You can take as many of the classes as you can fit in your day.    There will be more class choices for you to choose from than you can possibly fit into your daily program.    Most classes range from 1 1/2 - 4 hours.    
Depending on attendance, more classes may be added as we get closer to the event date so check back often. 
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NEW!!   Just Added:
    Janice Stewart

                                          Jackets by Design 


Be amazed how a basic jacket pattern can look so different and create an exciting wardrobe. Embellished, rouched, tucked, stitched, chenille, cut, embroidered, fringed, pieced anything but plain. You won’t believe the jackets are from the same pattern.

                                        
                          A Quilted Sampler (of techniques)


If you have been sewing and quilting forever or are just a beginner, you'll love these different techniques that take an ordinary quilt to extraordinary. See how simple embellishments, raw edge applique, mini piping, prairie points, and stippling can bring more creativity into your quilts.

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     Terri Hanson
Digitizing for Everyone


The principals of digitizing for embroidery are the same in all software.  Learning the how and why of digitizing will help you create designs that stitch well and look great.  This class is guaranteed to teach you how to use your software better no matter what brand you own.  No experience is necessary and anyone can learn from this class. 
We will explore topics ranging from underlay to appliqué. Learn some
designer secrets that look complicated but are really simple to create with
your basic digitizing tools. 

 

How to Embroider Everything-

Terri will share many tips and techniques for embroidering on all types of fabric.  You will learn what stabilizer to use for fleece, lace, leather,velvet, Pashimas, quilt squares, denim, knits and more. Hooping techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.  

Learn what type of needle to use for specific applications.  Digitizing and editing techniques will be
discussed to help you make your designs stitch better.  You will also learn how to choose the right
design for your fabric.   This class is for anyone who wants to create beautiful embroidery.

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     Terri Hanson & Peggy Severt

ALPHABET SOUP

This class is designed to help you become a lettering gourmet.  You will learn the recipes for beautiful, well done lettering from keyboard fonts.    Recipes will be included for creating custom fonts from scratch.  Our menu includes how to choose the right font for your project.    You will learn the secret ingredient to make small letters clear, clean and legible.    Chef Terri and Sous Chef Peggy will give live demonstrations on how to digitize lettering with techniques that can help you become a better digitizer of any design…not just lettering!   

 
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     Peggy Severt


                                            Embird101 - Live at IEC


 The students can voice their questions directly to Peggy instead of on-line.   We'll limit it to questions on Embird Manager and Editor

 

                                      Beginning digitizing class with Studio

  

 Terri's generic classes would tie in very well with this class. 


Font Engine in Embird Studio

  It has changed in the latest version

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     Edie Whittenmyer                     

 

                                           Paint it and Wear it! 

This class involves the PaintStiks and the PaintStik templates and how to apply on different fabrics and use different techniques to create beautiful apparel, quilts and accessories (like purses, clutches and totes!). 

 

                                                 Embellish It! -

Enjoy the opportunity of being able to use 'crouching' with yarn, ribbon & strings plus the PIN-WEAVING techique, adding crystals, rhinestones and studs along with artificial & silk flowers, and a variety of other media to decorate your apparel, quilts and accessories (such as purses and clutches and book covers!).

 

                                         Make your own FABRIC! -

This workshop involves making your own fabric from photos and even placing a mixture of items placed on a scanner.  This class was a huge hit last year at IEC so you don't want to miss this one!  After learning this technique, you will be making your own 'signature' fabric pieces and you be asked "Where did you find that awesome fabric?".

                                            

                                      Electric Quilt 101                                                      

Do you EQ? Do you know EQ???? Have you ever wanted to preview fabrics before making a quilt, decide how many borders to add, what size sashing to use or even just HOW to place quilt blocks? EQ 6 WILL help you do all of this.  Whether you own this quilt design software or not, come see what EQ can do for you!    We'll explore block, fabric, and thread libraries as well as use the sketchbook to create a project.

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     Cookie Gaynor 

www.cookiecreations.com

Travel Pillow Case & Bag

This easy to make travel pillow case in a handy bag which can double for shoe bags, laundry and other travel necessity pouches! Great when you want to sleep on your own pillowcase at hotels, for gift giving, as backdrops for embroidery, or making pillowcases to save $$with expensive sheet sets.  Pretty by themselves, or add a monogram and quick to create...  If you want a simple class that will provide useful projects for years to come, this is for you.

 

All inclusive kit  contains directions, optional monogram, precut fabrics.  Please bring white sewing thread (optional for monogram: white embroidery thread. Kits will vary in fabric designs for you to choose from in the classroom. Kit fee: $25, if you wish to make two pillowcases add $5. 


Sock Easy Class


Let Cookie teach you how easy it is to embroider socks, and add embellishments.  In this fun hands on class, you bring a pair of socks in the size you want, and learn to attach ribbon, lace & denim.  If you are inclined you might be able to get a couple pairs completed!  Sew Easy with the Sock Easy.  

 

You may select the kit that meets your needs:

 

Choice 1: "Design Embellishment" kit" - $10.00  (includes sticky paper, class designs, embellishments of ribbon, lace and denim) For those that own the Sock Easy already :)

Choice 2: "Starter Got to Have the Sock Easy Kit" - $34.00 (includes sticky paper, full set of newest designs, class designs, embellishments of ribbon, lace & denim, deluxe sock easy set all packaged in the cutest paint can on the planet which I will use later for filling with embellished socks") 

Choice 3: Basic Sock Easy Deluxe with "Design & Embellishment" kit - $30.00

Choice 4: Paint Can & Design Embellishment Kit - $15.00

Click here to sign up for Cookie's Classes

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     Larisa Bland

www.pieceinthehoop.com

Learn how to use your embroidery machine to make real quilt blocks.  Larisa is author of the Piece in the Hoop™ book.  She will show you that you can make things others than quilts with quilt blocks. 

Unique Pieced Frame Cover

Minimum hoop size needed is 5x7.  You will need to bring a 4x6 acrylic frame (Wal-Mart carries these).  You will learn piecing, appliqué and assembly all in the hoop.  No additional sewing required.

Pieced Gift Box with Pieced Broach Inside

Minimum hoop size needed is 5x7.  We will piece a block directly to a box lid.  This is as a gift box to hold our pieced broach then the box can be used as a pretty quilty decoration.

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Something different!!

Carol Price

Carol will teach you how to Knit by hand.

 

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  Barbara Hershey Handler

 

                                                   Falling in Love with Curves -

                                                             hands- on   4hour 


  Learn to sew curves without have to snip, clip or pin!!  You will learn the Creative Curves method while creating this lovely batik wall hanging.

 

                                                 Introduction to Square n Square -

                                                                hands on 2 hour: 

  What is all the fuss about...what makes the Square in a Square system so great???  No triangles to cut or sew, points match, blocks lie flat...fast, fun, and accurate and you don't have to choose 2 out of the 3!  You will learn how to make SnS, flying geese and half square triangles the SnS way.  The uses are endless!  This is a technique class and you will have a mini sample book when you finish.

 

                                     Intro to Texture Magic and Hanger Cover:  

                                                       hands on - two hour:


Texture Magic is addictive!!  It is taking the world by storm...you start with a plain        piece of fabric, sew the TM to the back of it, steam the piece and watch shrink...you have created new fabric right before your eyes!  There will be a mini trunk show and demo and then you will make a cute hanger cover from Jelly Roll strips..And a sachet (lavender scented or unscented) heart to hang with the hanger.  You're gonna love it!!

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     Mary Young

Where do I start?


This is a beginner's digitizing class for any embroidery software.

Who should attend?  

Anyone who has purchased digitizing software and hasn’t used it or has used it very limited or anyone who is contemplating purchasing digitizing software.

   What will the class cover?

This class is designed to take the mystery out of digitizing software.  You will learn:

What the tools do and how to use them. 

How to modify an existing design.

How to create a design using the shape tools.

How to create a design from a photograph.

Tips and techniques

What will you need to bring

Your laptop with the digitizing software ready to use.

Questions you have been wanting to ask

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     Reen Wilcox


 Mini Owl Wall Hanging

  This project will cover machine embroidery appliqué, the basics of assembling a wall        hanging, quilting & binding.

 

 

In the Hoop’ project

  In this class you’ll create a small zippered key ring pouch.   All finished completely in the hoop.



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Sue Lord

                                               Presentation is Everything

 

The way you present yourself is very important.  Ever heard, “Presentation is Everything”.  It really is!  The lecture is full of fabulous ideas for accessorizing your clothing, tote bags and a variety of other things.  Sue will be presenting wonderful ideas for handmade or purchased items. There are times when a simple monogram, or a tiny embroidery design are just perfect.  At other times you may need something glittering and bold. See the beautiful accessories that Sue has embroidered and embellished.  You will leave with many ideas for creating classy accessories.  A beautifully wrapped inexpensive gift looks much better if it is not presented in a plastic bag.  Don’t you agree?  You will leave the lecture with many new and interesting ideas and techniques.

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     Patsy Shields


Cotton Theory Candle Mat

 This project exposes them to Cotton Theory quilting but doesn't take all day.  I would need 3 hrs, for it though.

Random Fabric Weaving

  Make a pillow or placemat using two fabrics and decorative stitching.  You will cut the fabrics into random width strips and then weave them together.  It is a fun project that looks really hard!  Only you will know that it isn't.


   Corded Basket 
Use clothesline and fabric strips to make a cute basket to hold your sewing notions or give as a gift.    Quick and easy to make.  Requires a 16/100 sewing machine needle.  
 
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Sherry's classes teach you how to make these projects all in the hoop.


Kitchen Hotpads

  How to make great hotpads with exclusive no-sew borders!   Need a 5 X 7 embroidery hoop.

Mini Snap Purse

   This purse has a carpenter's measure tape in the top band to keep purses closed.   You will need a 5 X 7 embroidery hoop


Tissue Box Covers

    Pretty covers for square tissue boxes, fun to make.    You will need a 5 X 7 embroidery hoop

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     Sue Gay


Taking the Mystery out of Mylar

Class description includes but not in order a description of mylar, what it is, where its used and very important facts about mylar.  We will talk about what to look for when looking for mylar designs.  We will stitch a snowflake using mylar…..I will provide the mylar and design, and wss.  All the participants need is machine that stitches a 4x4 area, colored thread for the snowflake, a darker coordinating thread for the shading, small scissors for trimming….. No kit fee will be charged.  This is an easy fun class.  Snowflake takes about 15 minutes to stitch.

 

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