The Original Creative Festival
Cincinnati, OH, June 28, 29, 30, 2012

Classes

Beginner Crochet Class
Three-hour hands-on workshop
Instructor: Cathy Robbins, Robbins Nest Originals (Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild)
Expand your creativity as you learn to crochet a fashionable scarf. You will learn how to read a basic crochet pattern, how to hold the hook and yarn, and how to make basic stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet). Cost for Supply Kit includes yarn, hook and pattern.
Kit fee: $10

Crocodile Crochet (Intermediate)
Three-hour hands-on workshop
Instructor: Cathy Robbins, Robbins Nest Originals (Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild)
Learn to make the fun Crocodile Stitch as you create a trendy project. Choose from a scarf, purse, hat or neck warmer using this "scaly," textured stitch.
Supply list: Worsted Weight Yarn (~400 yds), corresponding size crochet hook (H-K) Note: Cost of pattern payable to instructor. Supplies should be purchased ahead of time and brought to class.
Kit fee: $5 (pattern only)

Design A Crocheted Vest Using a Sewing Pattern
Instructor: Cathy Robbins, Robbins Nest Originals (Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild)
Three-hour hands-on workshop
Learn to transform a commercial sewing pattern into crochet instructions for a vest. Using a ruler, calculator and basic math skills, you will complete a design template to convert the sewing pattern dimensions to complete crochet instructions. Note: The garment is not crocheted in class; only a gauge swatch will be made.
Supply list: yarn, hook, pencil, calculator, ruler and commercial sewing pattern for vest (with no darts and only back and/or side seams).
Kit fee: $3

Reminder: these are just samples that Cindy has made. You will only be getting your sweatshirt ready to embellish in this class.

Bring A Sweatshirt & Modify With Cindy!
Hands-on workshop
Instructor: Cindy Losekamp, Sew Artfully Yours
Here's your chance to bring a shirt to class and get it ready for embellishment. You will learn the proper method for finding the center, stabilizing the center front, learn how to add clear elastic to the neckline for strength, cut up the shirt and fit it, stabilize the hemline…anything and everything can be done without a sewing machine…there will be at least one in class for basic basting if needed. The purpose of this class is to give you the courage to do it yourself at home…instead of thinking about it or doing it and not being happy with the results. This will jumpstart your success and you'll be ready to go home and start creating! Join Cindy for this great class! All your stabilizers and your choice of pattern come with the class.
Kit fee $25 - paid at the beginning of the class to the instructor.
Pattern -- your choice...$19.95 cost included with kit, Elastic, stabilizer, stay tape, fusible, a great handout.
Student supplies:
24 inch rotary cutting mat...*Please Note* we really need a wider board but if each person brings a mat, then two people can work together and have a 48 inch wide surface. 24 inch quilt ruler, sweatshirt you want to modify, good cutting scissors, a good fabric marker that will mark on your color of sweatshirt, thread to match in case there is time to stitch the neckline elastic on, and travel Iron with steam and ironing mat

Sew smart-ER
Instructor: Pamela Folberth, Sew-Ezy
Do you want your sewing to look the very best, to look as if the best designer has created it? Join us to refine your sewing skills as we share the nuts and bolts to the trade secrets, from smartly sewn zippers, perfect pattern cutting to understanding the reason behind why there are so many different types of sewing machine needles. It's all in the "short-cuts"! It is time to take you're sewing to the next level no matter what that level is. Simply said "learn how to sew-smart-ER". Don't waste your time anymore it is all about the tip's, tricks and we even a little trivia to share.

Blooming ideas
Instructor: Pamela Folberth, Sew-Ezy
It is all in the stitch…appliqué that is 3-D style. With the use of a few creative ideas, a hand full of sewing machine stitches and the proper techniques you will be on your way to creating appliqués that are anything but boring. Learn how to add different embellishment and textures what will take your appliqué to another dimension. Let us inspire you!

Fan-tastic Fan Sampler
Instructor: Marilyn Doheny, Doheny Publications
Students will be introduced to using the creative tool called the 9 Degree Circle Wedge Ruler and shown how to make over 20 different fans – just by sewing strips together and moving the tool into different positions to create dynamic effects. Marilyn will then show infinite ways to use the fans to make both traditional and contemporary quilts featuring corner fans, half circles, full circles, infinity figure eight medallions and–believe it or not–amazing garden elements including flowers, butterflies, dragon flies, and even snails!
All of the actual sewing is "silly simple" and most of the fan designs have no seams to match. Arrive with a camera–you will be inspired, motivated, and captivated with what is presented.

Pick A Shape – Any Shape…What Shape Are You?
Instructor: Marilyn Doheny, Doheny Publications
This presentation is amazing and enlightening. Marilyn will introduce you to a universal language of shapes. Their individual meanings are 'universally' known within all cultures for all of humankind's history. This is an audience participation lecture filled with quilting visuals. It is also very entertaining and useful for quilters in their future work. Everyone will gain insight and have fun applying the knowledge to all of their future quilting endeavors. It is also very revealing to look back over previously made quilts with new awareness and see what is revealed about what we have been attracted to making.

Egyptian Wheel of Wonder
Instructor: Marilyn Doheny, Doheny Publications
Students will learn to make circles and fans that have the look of being three dimensional and woven. The technique taught is easy and diverse, creating images from miniature up to king-sized! They are mesmerizing and captivating to view and addictive to make. Images can become table toppers, tree skirts, quilts of any size, and even dramatic elements of quilted garments.

Spiral Waltz–Two Fans Dancing!
Instructor: Marilyn Doheny, Doheny Publications
This workshop is dynamic and magical! Marilyn will show you how to take a few simple strips of cloth and turn them into spiral serpentine using any of her 9 Degree Circle Wedge Rulers and a very clever cutting technique. There are no seams to match in this design and it is fast, fun, and almost effortless to make. The possibilities are endless so bring a camera–you will be inspired!

Dyeing to Quilt
Hands-on workshop
Instructor: Cindy Losekamp, Sew Artfully Yours
Dyeing cloth is an age old passion. Even if you've tried it before or you are just the slightest bit interested in how it's done, you'll love this "hands on" excursion into the world of dye. One project is a silk scarf…beautiful in its own right but we will enhance it with color. Cindy will lead you through the processes helping you dye three types of fiber…silk, cotton and wool. Each one will be more beautiful than the last. We'll be using procion dyes for an amazing vibrancy you just can't get with other types of dye. This is a great way to experience the excitement and fulfillment dyeing fabric brings. Cindy gives you the stepping stones to dyeing your own fabric for garments and quilts. Truly Exciting!
Kit fee: $30 paid at the beginning of the class to the instructor.
Kit fee includes cotton t-shirt, silk scarf – 15x60, wool scarf, pieces of wool, silk and cotton to practice on. Dyes, Soda Ash, Urea, Synthrapol,
Student supplies:
Plastic covering for your body, 3-4 small plastic bowls with lids, 2-3 pairs of vinyl gloves, painters mask, 1 cup plastic measuring cup to mix dye in, set of plastic measuring spoons, plastic shoe boxes - 2 with lids for transporting.

Stuffed Embroidery
Instructor: Cindy Losekamp, Sew Artfully Yours
Cindy has developed a different kind of applique embroidery that gives an amazing dimensional quality unlike any you've seen. You will use yarns, wool felts, fiber, roving…all the cool stuff you've bought but haven't gotten around to using. Since developing this technique, she has created new collections of simple and quick designs so you can be Über-creative in just a moment of time. These sew so quick you won't believe it. Add these to your other collections and do embroideries along with the new "Stuffed Embroidery" for unique creations. Join us and see what the "Stuffs" about!

Snip It, Stitch It, Wear It!
Instructor: Cindy Losekamp, Sew Artfully Yours
You say you've tried modifying a sweatshirt but there are things you would like to improve on? Watch as Cindy takes a plain sweatshirt and readies it for creating a jacket…you'll see her trim off the ribbings, find the proper center and stabilize for the embellishments, she sews the elastic around the neckline, hems with a twin needle, takes the bulk out of the shoulder using two methods and more! All this and a mini trunk show of her newest sweatshirt modifications.

Mystical Magic of Screens and Machines
Instructor: Cindy Losekamp, Sew Artfully Yours
Add tasteful embellishments using two exciting techniques – each on it's own, or together for even more impact. The modern-day silk screen method allows you to have a garment ready to wear or give in 15 minutes; matching embroidery takes your piece to a new dimension. See a bevy of off-the-rack and handmade garments, how to screen and what you can screen on as you learn the easy new "how-to" for yourself.

Fat Quarter Quick Surprise
Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee's
2 hour Sit and Sew using sewing machines Are you looking for a project that uses fat quarters or leftover fabric?
Would you like to use those samplers from longarm or quilting classes? Great for beginners or the seasoned stitcher, this bag makes a great quick project and/or gift. The kits are cut and serged. The easy to make bag uses a new zipper application. Learn quick miters and accurate finishing touches. Walk out of class with a finished project and the knowledge to make more!
Kit fee: $10
Bring basic sewing thread off white or black, straight pins with big heads, and small scissors.

Pet Palooza
Hands on workshop using sewing machines
Instructor: Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva
Make a fashionable yet functional vest which doubles as a harness for a custom fit. Pam will also demonstrate pet software which will allow you to make up to 40 garments. Bring your pet's neck and chest measurements to class. Kit fee $20. Bring basic sewing supplies and neutral thread. Kit fee TBA

Take Your Pants Off – Let's Make Some That Fit
Instructor: Judy Kessinger, Fit Nice
Take the smiles out of your pants. They belong to your beautiful face! Learn all the tricks to measuring, sewing, fitting and pattern altering. We will discuss fabrics, elastic application and finishing techniques. Make your pants look and feel perfect every time…you'll look like you lost weight. Now go have a candy bar!

Take The Stress Out of Seamstress
Instructor: Judy Kessinger, Fit Nice
Take the stress out and put the excitement back in. You will see creative touches such as machine and serger embellishments, embroidery designs, and fun with machine needles. Easy to use notions and all the tricks of gluing! You won't believe how this way of sewing will simplify your life. Two patterns – an entire wardrobe! Don't have time to sew – you will now!

Knit Baby Daygown and Bonnet
Hands on class using sergers
Instructor: Kathy McMakin, Martha Pullen Company & Sew Beautiful Magazine Unbelievable! A whole baby gown and a bonnet in just three hours? No way! Yes, its way quick and easy, and all done with your serger. A lusciously soft Martha Pullen knit is combined with its dyed-to-match ribbing fabric to make the perfect outfit for your baby. Learn the tricks for serging knits and watch your project take shape before your eyes. Machine embroidery could be added at a later time to personalize. By the end of class you'll want to make this little baby gown in every color. Kit fee $20.

Zippers – Easy, Fast, and Fun
Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee's
Tired of being hidden and ignored, the zipper is exposed as a truly versatile embellishment. Let the zipper make a statement on your next project. Don't use a zipper foot! There are new and different applications. Use zippers as trim, artwork, jewelry, and places that you never would have used a zipper, included are at least five easy ways to insert a zipper. Come join me and learn the new tricks with zippers. It's an adventure with the sewing machine!

Creating the Perfect BAG!
Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee's
Everything that can be made into a garment, pillow, wallhanging, or quilt can also be made into a handbag. Handbags are the rage and you need more than one. Discover how easy it is to make bags with character to fit your special needs. Whether making a cute evening bag, holder for CDs, or large carryall for everyday, there are tricks of the trade. Padded shoulder straps, chain application, corded piping, sew-in magnetic snaps, bag feet, and under construction essentials are some of the basics. There are tips for proper positioning of creative design for all styles of bags. Use handbags as a palette to play with your sewing machine while creating bags uniquely your own. They are so much fun. View many bags from Linda's collection.

Building Kaleidoscopes
Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee's
As a child, it was fun to play with kaleidoscopes and watch the different designs evolve. A twist of the wrist and the design was gone forever! Today, it is easy to create kaleidoscopes with your own photography. By using different template shapes, you'll marvel at the works of art that can be created to print on fabric on fabric or paper. Use the kaleidoscope as a base for further thread embellishment, build a project with the kaleidoscope as a focal point or piece it into a block for a quilted project. This could be another creative addiction.

Vintage Jewelry Keeper
Hands on workshop using sergers
Instructor: Kathy McMakin, Martha Pullen Company & Sew Beautiful Magazine This multi-pocketed little jewelry keeper is created from classic cotton, embroidered insertion, French lace beading and one of the pockets has a zipper….. absolutely you can put in a zipper with your serger!!! A ruffle of Victorian edging completes the front and a solid lining is fashioned of Classic Cotton chosen to match the ribbon color. A petite spaghetti bias bow adds just the right amount of "cute" to your finished project. This keeper could also be used for the ultimate gift card holder or simply add a strap to convert to a small purse. Kit fee $10.

Pants, Pants, Pants
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns
We can never know enough about pant fitting and questions concerning pants. Come listen to the "Queen of Pants" and find out everything you wanted to ever know about pants and how to get them to fit like you want. You are welcome to bring or wear a pair that you just do not know what is wrong and you will finally find out how to fix those pants.

The Little Serger Purse
Hands on workshop using sergers
Instructor: Kathy McMakin, Martha Pullen Company & Sew Beautiful Magazine This cute little purse will become a favorite grab-and go accessory that is just perfect for a shopping day at the market. Beautiful cotton laces, beading, ribbons and Classic cotton solids and gingham blended with heirloom serging techniques are quickly combined to make this special bag with "purse-nality." It's a must have to carry all the necessities and maybe a few small delights that you pick-up on your shopping adventure. In fact, if power shopping is on the agenda, you may just have to make more than one. Kit fee $10.

Listen To The Tissue
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns
The tissue is trying to tell you that the armholes are too large and you are not listening. Also the neckline is too low, but you are not listening. Come learn how to look at the tissue and recognize whether it is right or wrong before wasting your time cutting the cloth. Fix first, then cut. This is a good one.

Silhouette Patterns Best Sellers And Why
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns
Come learn about some of our best selling patterns and why they are just that. You will be introduced to some really great patterns you should have in your wardrobe. By doing so, you will learn the newest trends that will really make your look current and fresh. See you there.

Custom Felted Wool Rayon – The New Fabric Frontier
Instructor: Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs
Most people think of wool rayon as more for applique and crafts but it is such a great fabric, that it is making its way into the world of fashion. Sophisticated and tailored to casual layering and even grundge, wool felts are making a splash in fashion statements and design. It's easy to cut, easy to press, does not need interlining, and no lining for jackets. It sews like a dream. You can finish the edges or leave them, and it's a stylish fabric, rich in texture and color and easy to add embellishments, buttons, belts, applique, beads and more. It's easy to care for, no dry cleaning required. Learn to use wonderful new tools such as the ham, the clapper and the point spreader to give your fashions a well tailored look. We will have embellishment ideas to share. We will have wonderful samples at this class.

Zip it Up! Couture Du Jour Zipper Necklace
Instructor: Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs
Fashion meets Up-cycling! This incredible piece of art hangs around your neck, and makes such a fashion statement! It is part of the Sewing Made Simple Fashion Zip it up necklace line. Coils for the chain make the necklaces adjustable in length and metal teeth for that "wow" factor. You will have people stop you to look at it. Each necklace is individual and unique. They make unique gift items too! Kit fee $25 includes everything including thread and needles.
Students should bring, pins and scissors. If you have some older piece of jewelry you want to add on, please bring it.

Fabric Color Magic
Instructor: Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs
Stamp, stencil, and brush your art out with decolourant. For all ages and skill levels, techniques for stamping, stenciling, and more. Tips and ideas for unleashing your creativity! Whether if be for craft projects, embellishing clothing, or creating a new print fabric that is one of a kind, samples on hand, fun things

Formal Feathers I Basics & Beyond
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
Offered as: 3 hour hands-on drawing/design
If you have never tried them, it is about time! You will never regret it, once you understand the concept. The rest is just putting a little effort into trying to get them looking exactly the way you like them. The flexibility in creating quilting designs
using these feathers can not be underestimated! Starting with the basics followed by little more advanced designs, you will realize that you can do anything you wish using these feathers on customers or your own quilts once you know how.
Level: Confident beginners, hand, domestic, short, mid, or longarm quilters
Class kit $18: Laminated workbook and dry erase pen
Reference: Bluhminator # 2-Formal Feathers workbook published in 2008, Charming Formal Feathers DVD
Supplies list: Note pad with no lines or grid and soft pencil

Formal Feathers II – More Advanced Techinques
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
3 hour hands-on drawing/design
You will learn how to create those charming, unique looking plumes of feathers and feather swags, how to fill any shape and form with these beautiful feathers. From more advanced through a little more complex design, you will get a clear understanding that there are endless design possibilities using these charming feathers. There are just a few very simple tricks which make them look very impressive. After this class you should gain enough confidence with stitching these feathers.
Level: Confident beginners, hand, domestic, short, mid, or longarm quilters
Class kit $18: Laminated workbook and dry erase pen
Reference: Bluhminator # 2-Formal Feathers workbook published in 2008, Formal Feathers in the Box DVD
Supplies list: Note pad with no lines or grid and soft pencil

The Jean
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns
Fitting the jean is only half the fun….come learn all the tricks for pockets that will make you look 10 lbs lighter, slim legs, and how to get rid of the junk under your trunk in the back. The fly front will be shown…this is the best factory method out there and you will just love it…all the great details of stitching jeans will be included and Peggy will show you how to make sure they fit really great!!!

Sewing Myths
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Pattenrs
Come discuss the sewing myths that take so much of our time and do not produce results. Many of these things we were taught when we were in Home Ec and we have not progressed past them. Learning what is important and what is not will result in faster sewing and better-looking garments. Bring your…."I thought…."

Guilt Free Decorating
Instructor: Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva
Custom decorating doesn't have to mean expensive. Learn from the Decorating Diva some of her best cost cutting secrets in giving your home a fresh new look. Pam will actually demonstrate several sewing techniques that will have you buzzing! Get creative inspiration for every room in your home.

Freedom of Free Motion Quilting
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
3 hour hands-on drawing/design
If you are ready to break away from doing pantographs and have a fear of trying, this class is designed just for you. Let Irena guide your hand and your brain into the amazing world of free motion quilting! Students will start with very simple, easy to follow designs and as they gain more confidence they will be walked through other easy to understand design concepts. You could guide your machine with ease and develop your own style which can increase your chances of prosperity in your business.
Level: Confident beginners, domestic, short, mid, or longarm quilters
Class kit $18: Laminated workbook and dry erase pen
Reference: Bluhminator #5-Overall Quilting workbook published in 2011
Supplies list: Note pad with no lines or grid and soft pencil

Easy, Fun & Funky Feathers
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
3 hour hands-on drawing/design
Students will be presented with wide variety of unique and interesting looking feathers on the cutting edge and learn how to use them in quilting design. The best thing about these feathers is that they are easy to stitch. No backtracking, period. If you are ready to change your quilting style and wish to impress your customers or the judges, it's time to use these easy to execute feathers. Students will be inspired and encouraged to develop their own style.
Level: Confident beginners, hand, domestic, short, mid, or longarm quilters
Reference: Whimsical and Funky Feathers book published in 2008, Bluhminator #3-Whimsical and Funky Feathers workbook-2009 and Whimsical and Funky Feathers DVD
Class kit $18: Laminated workbook and dry erase pen
Supplies list: Note pad with no lines or grid and soft pencil

Create Your Own Quilting Patterns
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
3 hour hands-on drawing/design
If you enjoy using templates, you can't miss this class! After in depth introduction to design basics, students will be presented with many design ideas to choose from. This is when the creativity party begins! There is nothing like these templates on the market! This very simple, but unique design concept will empower and inspire every quilter to design and execute their own quilting patterns to be used with no restrictions. A few different template sets will be available for use during this class.
Level: Confident beginners, hand, domestic, short, mid, or longarm quilters
Reference: Bluhm's Plumes Templates instructional booklet published in 2011
Class kit $15: 1 design template, small ruler, compass, plotter paper
Supplies list: Note pad with no lines or grid and soft pencil

Quilts of A Different Color
Instructor: Irena Bluhm, Irena Bluhm Designs
3 hour hands-on color application with pencils
Class Limit 30
Learn how easy it is to apply color using regular colored pencils to a small, quilted piece. Don't be afraid of using bold, bright colors to create great contrast and drama to your piece. Also learn how to do very impressive looking shading in order to create a 3D effect. Your design might look bright, or very soft if you prefer. After you learn how easy it is, you will ask yourself why didn't you try it a long time ago!
Level: Everyone
Reference: Quilts of a different Color book published in 2008, Whole Cloth of a different Color DVD
Class kit $ 35: Quilted panel, box of 12 pencils, 2 oz bottle of Textile Medium, 6-piece brush set, CD with instructions, 1 oz plastic dispenser cup with lid, 12 paper patterns package. No other supplies are needed.

Fitting Yourself By Yourself
Instructor: Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns
I have heard it over and over, but it is just not true. You can fit yourself, by yourself and Peggy will show you how. Bring any garment you would like to bring and Peggy will bring the rest and will show you how to fit yourself, by yourself!

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