THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Classroom A Thursday 10-12 Tips & Techniques for Unique Fabrics in Applique Thursday 1-3 How to Maximize Precut Fabric Squares for Quilting Thursday 3-5 Embellishing Fabrics with & Applique B Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus Advanced C Durkee Hoops & Frames Accessories Threads & Backing Making Real Profit the REAL Rhinestones Made Easy: FUN way! Using Screen Printed D Embird Advanced Adding Rhinestones to Your Heat Transfers to Print on Site Handmade Creations and Grow Your Business! E Sewing 101 Sew What Pro F Buying & Sourcing For Your Business 101 Blanks & Product Sourcing Where to Begin: The Basics of Applique Learn about the latest trend in Laser Cut Appliques and Prefused Fabric Marketing 101/Social Media Tips Sue's Top Picks & Tips 102 The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging 103 104 Craft N Cut Choosing the Correct Software Made Simple 105 Heat Transfer Vinyl 101 Heat Transfer Vinyl 201 106 Silhouette Cameo 101 113/114 Scan N Cut Basics 115/116 to the Extreme with PR1050X Embrilliance Essentials Expand Your World with Brother Software Tips & Tricks for a Multineedle Stabilizers w/ Debbie Homer-Hofhines, Floriani Creating Foil Prints for Apparel w/ Your Vinyl Cutter Silhouette Cameo & Applique Vinyl - "Sticky" vs HTV - Heat It Up PR655 Multineedle 117/118 Artistic Edge Artistic Edge Artistic Edge
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Classroom 8-10 10-12 1-3 3-5 A Tips & Techniques for Unique Fabrics in Applique Stabilizer Basics SewingMachine.com Embellishing Fabrics with & Applique B Making Real Profit the REAL FUN way! Using Screen Printed Heat Transfers to Print on Site and Grow Your Business! Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus Advanced Beautiful & Quilting is No Accident C Durkee Hoops & Frames Accessories Threads & Backing D Embird Essentials Embird Advanced Rhinestones Made Easy: Adding Rhinestones to Your Handmade Creations Embird Essentials E Sewing 101 How to Maximize Precut Fabric Squares for Quilting You Bought It, Now What Do You Do With That Serger!? Sue's Top Picks & Tips F Pricing for Profit Where to Begin: The Basics of Applique Buying & Sourcing For Your Business Marketing 101/ Social Media Tips 101 Working with Prefused Fabric and Laser Cut Appliques Learn about the latest trend in Laser Cut Appliques and Pre-fused Fabric Sew What Pro 102 The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging 103
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 (continued) Classroom 8-10 10-12 1-3 3-5 104 Save Your Choosing the Correct Software Made Simple Stabilizers Debbie Homer-Hofhines, Floriani Craft N Cut 105 Beautiful & Quilting is No Accident Creating Foil Prints for Apparel with Your Vinyl Cutter Heat Transfer Vinyl 101 Heat Transfer Vinyl 201 106 Silhouette Cameo 101 Embrilliance Essentials Silhouette Cameo - Glass Etch Edition Silhouette Cameo & Applique 113/114 Scan N Cut Basics Scan N Cut Intermediate Expand Your World with Brother Software Vinyl - "Sticky" vs HTV - Heat It Up 115/116 to the Extreme with PR1050X Tips & Tricks for a Multineedle PR655 Multineedle PR655 Multineedle 117/118 Artistic Edge Artistic Edge Artistic Edge Artistic Edge
Classroom A B Saturday 8-10 Tips & Techniques for Unique Fabrics in Applique Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Saturday 10-12 Stabilizer Basics SewingMachine.com Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus Advanced Saturday 12-2 Embellishing Fabrics w/ & Applique C Durkee Hoops & Frames Accessories Threads & Backing D Embird Essentials Embird Advanced Rhinestones Made Easy: Add Rhinestones to Your Handmade Creations E You Bought It, Now What Do You Do With That Serger!? Sue's Top Picks & Tips F Pricing for Profit Blanks & Product Sourcing How to Maximize Precut Fabric Squares for Quilting Where to Begin: The Basics of Applique 101 Working with Pre-fused Fabric and Laser Cut Appliques Sew What Pro 102 The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging The Ease of Serging 103 104 Craft N Cut Stabilizers: Debbie Homer-Hofhines, Floriani Save Your 105 Heat Transfer Vinyl 101 Heat Transfer Vinyl 201 Creating Foil Prints for Apparel with Your Vinyl Cutter 106 Silhouette Cameo 101 Silhouette Silhouette Cameo - Glass Etch Edition Cameo & Applique 113/114 Scan N Cut Basics Scan N Cut Intermediate Beautiful & Quilting is No Accident 115/116 to the Extreme with PR1050X PR655 Multineedle 117/118 Artistic Edge Artistic Edge Artistic Edge
2017 EAC Class Descriptions Beautiful and Quilting Is No Accident with Debbie Homer-Hofhines, Floriani We are so blessed to live in an era when we have access to amazing technologically advance machines that can automatically stitch beautiful creations while we sit and watch. They can also create the most amazing challenges for us, and easily ruin what we intended as family treasures of heirlooms within seconds. Join me for an education filled class that will help you prevent the problems I have experienced and make your projects more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible. Buying and Sourcing for Your Business with Ashley Miller Rice, EllieO With industry expert Ashley Miller Rice, join this exciting class to learn about buying and sourcing products and where to find the "blanks" for your business! Blanks & Product Sourcing with Scott Mullins, Hotfix Fabric Learn where to purchase wholesale blanks from Apparel to Drink Coozies. Get sources for your Custom and Stock Screenprint and Rhinestone Transfers, as well as Applique Kits. Also receive information on free industry publications. Choosing The Correct Software Made Simple with Trevor Conquergood, Sunset Stitches and Floriani Not all software is created the same. Some programs are more powerful, with more features, but are also more difficult to use than others. The best programs not only offer expanded features, but is created with the intent of giving a beginner the skills of a professional within minutes. Join me for a laid back easy approach to choosing the right software for YOU! Craft-N-Cut with Trevor Conquergood, Sunset Stitches and Floriani Learn how Craft and Cut is the perfect software for all brands of Digital Cutting Machines. If you like to cut you will love this class. Join Trevor Conquergood from Sunset Stitches for this fun and exciting presentation of the special uses of Craft-N-Cut software. Creating Foil Prints for Apparel with Your Vinyl Cutter with Jenna Sackette, Stahls Foil prints are trending in a big way! From t-shirts and children s apparel to bags and accessories, foil graphics are everywhere. With a vinyl cutter and heat press, there are many creative ways to use foil. Join a Stahls TV expert as we give you the complete guide to using foil. You ll learn: The basic principles of using foil with CAD-CUT Adhesive heat transfer vinyl for vinyl cutting Tips for accuracy in printing single color foil How to create multi-color foil finishes, including distressed designs and predictable patterns Steps and techniques to mix foil with other heat transfer vinyl DURKEE Hoops and Frames with TEXMAC Get to know Durkee Hoops, how to use them, and the benefits of using the Durkee Freedom rings. Special show prices to be offered. All Durkee products are made in the USA.
EMBELLISHING FABRICS WITH EMBROIDERY & APPLIQUE with Angela Wolf, Brother Endless creative options come into play when you design your own fabrics! Join It s Sew Easy TV host and Craftsy Instructor, Angela Wolf for tips and techniques for embellishing fabrics with embroidery, applique, thread painting, and more! Angela will discuss stabilizers, thread options, needle choices, design ideas and placement. Learn techniques for embellishing satin, faux leather, vinyl, stretch denim, silk dupioni, cotton sateen whether you want to embellish fabrics for crafting, home decor, or garments you will leave full of inspiration for your next project! Embird Essentials with Lauren Manuel Learning the basics of Embird software (2 of the 3 parts) Editor and Management manipulating a purchased design to suit your project needs. Did you know that Embird has "add ons"? Yes just like amazon.com and you will wonder what you did without them in your life! Embird Advance with Lauren Manuel Ready to be amazed? Diving into the "add ons" to the software: font engine and Embird Studio allowing you basic digitizing of clipart, advance editing, and using true type fonts. Accessories with TEXMAC Find out what is available in the line of accessories including the embroiderable animals, christmas stockings, non metalized metallic thread, backings, and the new 547 fabric protector spray. Special show prices to be offered. Made in the USA. EMBROIDERY TO THE EXTREME with PR1050X with Brother Are you ready to take your embroidery to a new level? Come and learn all the amazing features of the NEW Brother 10 Needle, PR1050X. Find out how the Built in Camera, Scan Feature, Design Center, On-Screen Letter Editing and New Hoops will take your embroidery to the EXTREME! Embrilliance Essentials with Kathy Stipe, Baby Lock Create your own unique designs by merging, resizing, adding lettering and so much more. In this lecture/demo class you will see how easy it is to manipulate purchased designs and make them just as you envisioned. It is easy using the Essentials every embroiderer needs. EXPAND YOUR WORLD with BROTHER SOFTWARE with Cindy Hogan, Brother Join Cindy Hogan as she demonstrates and showcases the different Brother software you can use with your Scan N Cut and Machines. Whether you already own Brother software, such as Brother BES or PEDesign, or are considering purchasing software, this class will show you an informative overview of what each can do for you. Hands-On Class: Digital Cutting with the Artistic Edge with Janome Learn all about what the Artistic Edge can do for you, no matter what you want to design and make! In class we'll embellish a super chic zipper pouch with gold vinyl. We'll also learn about how the Edge cuts vinyl, fabric, and even etches metal pendants! You'll leave class inspired to go home and create! Hands-On Class: with Missy Billingsley, Baby Lock In the hoop designs are so popular so join Missy in the Baby Lock Studio and learn how to quickly and easily make and create your own in the hoop ID pocket tag or coaster in the embroidery machine. Using IQ Designer, decorative quilting stitches and features of the Baby Lock Destiny, this little project has never been easier Hands-On Class: INTERMEDIATE SCAN N CUT with Cindy Hogan, Brother Join Cindy Hogan as she bypasses the basics and goes more in depth with the Brother Scan N Cut. You will learn to
create projects using heat applied vinyl. Leave with a project you'll be proud to display in your home and a deeper understanding of how the Scan N Cut will help you be more creative. Hands-On Class: SCAN N CUT BASICS with Cindy Hogan, Brother Join Cindy Hogan in this hands-on class using the incredible Brother Scan N Cut. Learn the basics of how to scan, test cut and see how easy it is to cut out your appliqués and more. You'll leave with a beautifully etched project that you create in class. Hands-On Class: Silhouette Cameo 101 with Kathy Stipe, Baby Lock Let s learn and play with the basic tools in the Silhouette Studio software. You will learn about cutting adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl and even using the new foils that are wildly popular now. You will leave with a better understanding of the basic operation of your Silhouette Cameo and even cut a vinyl decal to take with you. Hands-On Class: Silhouette Cameo Glass Etch Edition with Kathy Stipe, Baby Lock Glass etching with your Silhouette Cameo makes a great impact! We will learn all about glass etching in this hands-on class. You will be amazed at the ease of this technique. Join in the fun and leave with a glass etched project. Hands-On Class: Silhouette Cameo and Applique with Kathy Stipe, Baby Lock Let s talk applique using your Silhouette Cameo. You will learn tips and tricks for cutting fabrics for applique as well as taking it up a notch and using Heat Transfer materials in place of some of the fabric pieces of an applique design. You will be amazed at how accurate the cuts are for your applique pieces. No more trimming by hand! This improves production as well as accuracy. In this class you will be cutting fabric for an applique design that you will take to the Baby Lock booth and complete the stitching. Hands-On Class: The Ease of Serging with Lori Hernandez, Baby Lock Creating an exclusive and eye turning accent is sew easy with a Baby lock Serger. You will serge the amazing exclusive Wave Stitch. It takes an edge from plain to perfect! A darling Rolled Edge is so easy to serge along the edge to create a beautiful finish. We will also use a Narrow Rolled Hem. Experience the difference between the Rolled Edge and a Narrow Rolled Hem. Gathering is amazingly simply on the serger. Combining these techniques will take your creations from simple to simply beautiful. Hands-On Class: THE PR655 MULTINEEDLE with SewingMachine.com and Brother Join one of the leading Brother Educators, Coleen Swettman, and take the intimidation out of using a multi-needle. You will discover the easy-to-use features that deliver an affordable machine for rising entrepreneurs or embroidery enthusiasts. Gain hands on experience and leave with a fun project!
Heat Transfer Vinyl 101 with Jenna Sackett, Stahls The opportunities to leverage a vinyl cutter with heat transfer vinyl are many! But, what heat transfer vinyl material is right for my project and what are the best tips and tricks for working with vinyl? Join Stahls TV, the education division of Stahls that invented heat transfer vinyl back in 1988, as we share what we know about the heat transfer vinyl and how to get the best results. You ll learn: How to choose the right heat transfer vinyl for a variety of items such as t-shirts, onesies, bags, pillows, shoes, and more! Different styles of heat transfer vinyl available & items you can decorate with them Tips for cutting, weeding & heat applying The basic principles for layering heat transfer vinyl that you will use over and over on projects Common challenges and how to overcome them Heat Transfer Vinyl 201 with Bob Robinson, Stahls Are you ready to take your heat transfer vinyl offering to the next level? Break outside the box with multi-color and mixed media applications with glitters, foils, and patterns. Or get creative using heat transfer vinyl on unique items. Join Stahls TV as we teach you how to step up your heat transfer vinyl game in Heat Transfer Vinyl 201. You ll learn: - Advanced concepts for layering heat transfer vinyl that will help you to make your work stand out - Tips for creating mixed media designs using special effect heat transfer vinyl like glitter and foil - Proper techniques to print unique items with heat transfer vinyl - How to calculate cost and price your jobs for profit Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus with Chris Murphy, NeedleHeads The class will be a in depth discussion of all workings of the Monogram Wizard Plus and Extended Features. All the parameters of the program will be discussed in depth and examples will be used in conjunction with the parameters. Installation and maintenance will also be covered so that the user can maintain an up to date version of the program. User can bring laptops but the focus should be on the lecture demonstration. Time may be allowed for practical usage during the class time. A short break will be allowed the session. Helpful Software Tips for Using Monogram Wizard Plus - Advanced with Chris Murphy, NeedleHeads The class introduces the attendee to the various types of weaves and knits used to produce the fabrics normally used for embroidery. The seminar also includes a discussion of the working of the embroidery machine in terms that all users can understand. Upon completion of the seminar the attendee will be able to recognizes fabrics and know how best to use their embroidery machines, when, why and what types of backing to employ and how to use software to produce the best results possible. Additionally, attendees will be able to trouble-shoot everyday embroidery issues. The first part will introduce the attendees to the functionality of the Monogram Wizard from the basic functions to that of the power user. The second part will take advantage of the knowledge gained from the Taming of the Stitch seminar. Attendees will be able to use all the features of the Monogram Wizard to produce best results and also be able to transfer knowledge gained here to other software and everyday embroidery issues.
How to Maximize Precut Fabric Squares for Quilting with Vanessa Wilson, Crafty Gemini Vanessa Wilson of Crafty Gemini has designed a new quilting ruler for use with 10" x 10" precut squares of fabric! Learn to make the Sliced quilt block using every bit of your 10" square! That's right, no fabric waste! This new ruler offers tons of exciting design options and Vanessa will show different quilts all made using her one ruler. She also provides you with FREE step-by-step video classes for the different designs. It's simple, efficient, and the results are stunning! The 10" Slicer is a go-to tool for any quilter looking to make the most of their fabric and whip up baby, charity, and gift quilts in just hours. Come see the baby version of this ruler in action, too! The 5" Slicer ruler was designed for use with charms, 5" x 5" squares of fabric. Both rulers can be used with precuts or yardage that you cut down yourself. Learn about the latest trend in Laser Cut Appliques and Pre-fused Fabric with Scott Mullins, Hotfix Fabric Watch live demos on how to create your own appliques with pre-fused fabric. Learn to incorporate laser cut applique kits with vinyl, embroidery, screen print and more. Learn about the latest in Applique kits for pillow cases to wall hanging tapestry. Making Real Profit the REAL FUN Way! Using Screen Printed Heat Transfers to Print on Site and Grow YOUR Business! with Rory Cucchiara Whether it s a Back-to-School Event, a Swimming Meet, a Gymnastics Tournament or a Football Game...Screen Printing on Site is where it s at! Our seminars offer real solutions; we speak from experience! We tell you how to contact and to sell potential clients. We review your cost and what to charge for products. We discuss commissions to organizations, and most importantly, we talk about your profit! We go over the how to s of printing stock and custom plastisol transfers...heat, pressure, time, and tricks of the trade. We discuss providing quality products for your clients, the impact of repeat customers on your business, and how to retain them. Marketing 101/Social Media Tips with Ashley Miller Rice, EllieO Ashley Miller Rice is a leading example of what successful marketing looks like. Join her in this interactive class to learn tools you can use to make your mark. Pricing for Profit with Ashley Miller Rice, EllieO Pricing methods, tips, and tricks to gain your business to a higher profit or be prepared if turning your hobby into a business! Rhinestones Made Easy: Adding Rhinestones to Your Handmade Creations with Lisa Potts Discover how to incorporate rhinestones in your Silhouette projects with ease. Lisa Potts from The Rhinestone World will explore rhinestones including the basics of a good stone, the easiest tools for creating, the rhinestone panel in Silhouette Designer Edition, and creating rhinestone decals and apparel. Learn how to add some sparkle to everyday objects as well as dazzle in apparel. Find out exactly how easy rhinestones can be with maximum results. Save Your with Trevor Conquergood, Sunset Stitches and Floriani Learn the most important principles that can make or break your next embroidery project. Everyone that owns an embroidery machine should take this class! Trevor Conquergood is an international embroidery educator from Sunset Stitches in Canada. Trevor is author of the popular FTCU-Workshop and is a special guest of RNK Distributing. Sew What Pro with Annie Hall, Applique Corner Are you new to Sew What Pro? In this class you will have an opportunity to learn about useful software tools in Sew What Pro to further your embroidery and applique skills.
Sewing 101 with Margaret Tully, former Baby Lock Ambassador Join Baby Lock National Educator Margaret Tully in this class to learn the basics of sewing. This class is designed to get you comfortable with a sewing machine and to teach you what you need to know to jump in and start your projects. STABILIZER BASICS led by SewingMachine.com Learn how to identify what is the best way to use backings and stabilizers for your embroidery jobs. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of stabilizers and which one is best suited to use? This class will help you to understand how to choose the proper backing to achieve the best results possible. Tearaway, Cutaway, Fusible, Water Soluble, Adhesive, and more will all be discussed. Stabilizers with Debbie Homer-Hofhines, Floriani Join us to discuss each type of stabilizer, their common uses, and how to determine which is best for different design types and fabrics. Sue s Top Picks and Tips with Sue Skeen Using embellishments to make your projects extra special! A wide variety of embellishment ideas will be shared, including the use of Angelina fibers, Fabric Magic, Chalkboard Fabric, Mesh Fabric, Foiling and Glitter just to name a few. There are also many tools of the trade such as Terial Magic, Bonash adhesive powder, and an Iron Shoe that will make completing your projects easy and fun! We will also share some tips and tricks for bag making which will not only make them look more professional, but also add some fun and unique touches. A power point presentation as well as a class handout will help you remember what you learn in the class. There will be a variety of samples for everything discussed! This class is great for all skill levels, from the novice just starting out to the veteran seamstress. You will leave the class excited to try new things in your sewing room to enhance your embroidery projects! Threads and Backings with TEXMAC Join TEXMAC to learn about diferent threads and backings and how they can add to your projects. TIPS & TRICKS FOR A MULTI-NEEDLE with Richard Bloedow, Brother Learn maintenance tips including proper oiling and cleaning on your multi-needle series machine. Go over settings and color change options. Discuss backing types and features along with the differences and uses of stabilizer and specialty backing. Test and try hooping aids including Mighty hoops, Hooptech Clamping systems and Durkee frames. See the use of hooping aides and techniques along with new industry products including embroidery software choices. TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR USING UNIQUE FABRICS IN APPLIQUE with Angela Wolf, Brother Join It s Sew Easy TV host and Craftsy instructor, Angela Wolf while she shares tips and techniques for creating stunning appliques, out of various fabrics including satin, silk, lame, charmeuse, and more. She will share ideas for design placement and finishing techniques for upcycling and embellishing garments, home decor, and accessories. She will also show easy ways to accent the appliques with decorative stitching, couching, and free motion embroidery.
Where to Begin: The Basics of Applique with Brittany Kennemur & Katie Amberson, Applique Corner Are you just starting? Are you already using appliques but want to brush up on technique and learn tips for better quality results? Join Brittany Kennemur as she demonstrates applique basics like hoops, thread, bobbins, stabilizer, 505, and a step by step on the process. Working with Pre-fused Fabric and Laser Cut Appliques with Scott Mullins, Hotfix Fabric Learn how to cut Pre Fused Fabric with cutters like the ScanNCut, Cameo, Cricut and Die Cutters. Hotfix Fabric features fabric from P&B Textiles, Timeless Treasures, Hoffman and more. Hotfix Fabric is fabric with a permanent fusible already applied, it requires no stitching and works great with appliques. You Bought It, Now What Do You Do With That Serger?! with Margaret Tully, former Baby Lock Ambassador What to do with that serger?! Join Baby Lock National Educator Margaret Tully in this class to learn exactly that. Margaret is a worldwide leading expert and will get you ready to jump in and serge in no time! VINYL STICKY vs HTV HEAT IT UP! with Richard Bloedow, Brother Learn the difference between "Sticky" and Heat Applied Vinyl. Go over the applications and methods along with the settings for both HTV and Sticky Vinyl. Learn the basics of selecting and using a heat press.