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831 – Starting a Longarm Business $20
Linda M. Thielfoldt www.thequiltedgoose.com
2 Hrs: Wed.12:30PM-2:30PM
Geared toward those interested in starting a quilting business as well as those who have already done so and are looking to improve their profit and productivity. Linda Thielfoldt has over 25 years of business experience and ownership that she has successfully applied to the longarm quilting industry. She has operated her own advertising/marketing agency, owns a property management company and runs a successful quilting business. Lecture format with plenty of time for questions and answers. Topics include: I just bought my machine, now what? Time management, pricing, advertising, competition, customer retention and how much money can/do I make? You won’t want to miss this insightful and idea packed lecture. |
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832 – What to Look for in a Longarm Machine $10
Marilyn Badger
1 Hr: Wed. 3:00PM
Looking to buy a longarm machine? It can be a very confusing proposition. With 19 years experience in longarm quilting, I can help you learn what is important to look for whether you are planning on just quilting for yourself or whether you are planning on making a business out of it. Cameras are welcome in this lecture. |
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841 - Do It Yourself: Machine Maintenance. $10
Ernie Floyd www.tinlizzie18.com
2 Hrs: Thurs. 7:30PM
Learn from the expert, Ernie Floyd, president of the TinLizzie18 company! With over 37 years experience in the sewing industry, Ernie is well known for not only his extensive knowledge on many subjects pertaining to sewing machines, but also known for his humor and striking personality. Learn basic cleaning, oiling, and adjustments, including how to deal with tension problems. This course also includes tips about thread, needles, and other items that can cause problems with your machine. These basic tips will help you keep your machine well maintained and trouble free! NOTE: This is the same lecture as 852, do not sign up for both. |
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851 – Endangered Species $10
Rob Appell www.robappell.com
1 Hr: Fri. 12:00PM
Let Rob share his excitement in the development of his new Endangered Species Quilt Project. Hear about his adventures with photography while on vacation, that has sparked his desire to “do something more” by bringing awareness of our Endangered Animals here on Earth through his art quilts.. |
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852 - Do It Yourself: Machine Maintenance. $10.00
Ernie Floyd www.tinlizzie18.com
2 Hrs: Fri. 2:00PM
Learn from the expert, Ernie Floyd, president of the TinLizzie18 company! With over 37 years experience in the sewing industry, Ernie is well known for not only his extensive knowledge on many subjects pertaining to sewing machines, but also known for his humor and striking personality. Learn basic cleaning, oiling, and adjustments, including how to deal with tension problems. This course also includes tips about thread, needles, and other items that can cause problems with your machine. These basic tips will help you keep your machine well maintained and trouble free! NOTE: This is the same lecture as 841, do not sign up for both. |
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853 – Lecture & Trunk Show with Karen McTavish $10
Karen McTavish www.designerquilts.com
1 Hr: Fri. 5:00PM
This informal and fun lecture and trunk show is for any quilter who loves quilts. Karen will provide a lecture on the history of wholecloth and trapunto, her techniques, use of stencils, helpful hints for hand-quilted effects for feathering, discussion of useful products, “Quilting for Show”, and other topics covering hand quilting and machine quilting, with many question and answer opportunities, and she comes with her award winning trunk show! Karen is very entertaining with humor added throughout her lecture. Bring your friends and daughters. |
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854 - The ‘Thread’ Doctor is In $10
Bob Purcell www.superiorthreads.com
1 Hr. Fri. 7:30PM
All Fact. No Opinion. This is the absolute best and easy-to-understand information-packed seminar you will ever attend. Bob teaches how to distinguish quality of all types of threads including regular and decorative. Know what to look for and learn what the labels really mean. Bob will help you resolve and avoid problems sometimes encountered when using specialty threads. Learn the pros and cons of all major thread types, thread characteristics, the importance of needle selection, and properly setting the tension for your sewing successes. Learn how to use specialty threads successfully, regardless of the type of fabric or sewing machine you own. You will leave this seminar knowing about the newest threads in the industry. NOTE: This is the same class as 862, do not sign up for both. |
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861 - Developing the Artist within Through Quilts and Wearable Arts $10
Melinda Bula
1 Hr: Sat. 12:00PM
Take a humorous look through the eyes of a quilt artist as she finds her way through the world of art, quilting and wearable arts. This lecture includes a wearable fashion show along with her award winning Fabulous Fusible Flower quilts. Melinda shows the evolution of her art with humor and lots of inspiration. |
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862 - The ‘Thread’ Doctor is In $10
Bob Purcell www.superiorthreads.com
1 Hr Sat. 7:30PM
All Fact. No Opinion. This is the absolute best and easy-to-understand information-packed seminar you will ever attend. Bob teaches how to distinguish quality of all types of threads including regular and decorative. Know what to look for and learn what the labels really mean. Bob will help you resolve and avoid problems sometimes encountered when using specialty threads. Learn the pros and cons of all major thread types, thread characteristics, the importance of needle selection, and properly setting the tension for your sewing successes. Learn how to use specialty threads successfully, regardless of the type of fabric or sewing machine you own. You will leave this seminar knowing about the newest threads in the industry. NOTE: This is the same lecture as 854, do not sign up for both. |
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863 – Decorating With Small Quilts $10
Jo Morton www.jomortonquilts.com
1 Hr Sat. 5:00PM
Come along on an adventure in making new quilts that have the charm of 19th Century antiques. Then see how to use these little treasures to and texture and color to your home decorating. |
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864 - Square in a Square Options $10
Jodi Barrows www.squareinasquare.com
1 Hr Sat. 7:30PM
This exciting lecture demonstrates the triangle units called Options! from the Square in a Square® technique. This educational lecture on this unique system will motivate and inspire you. Humorous stories plus many quilts from all of the Square in a Square® books will be shown including Jodi’s newest collection. You will be amazed at how easy and accurate quilts can be pieced together. Sharp points and smooth flat work can be achieved by every skill level. This trunk show is enjoyed by the amateur enthusiast as well as the experienced traditional quilter. Jodi has a unique way to encourage the student to advance in all skill levels. Thousands around the world have heard this message over the past 15 years and have become converts to the Square in a Square® system. |
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