Cincinnati, OH - June 25, 26, 27, 2009
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH, 45246-4002
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS

We've made it easier for you to take classes.
Most teachers have kits prepared for you. Less Hassle, More Fun!

WORKSHOP
The Doll As a Messenger
elinor peace bailey,
elinor peace bailey Cloth Dolls, LLC.
205CT

• 9 am - 12 Noon
• Room 108
• Class fee $35 & Kit must be
  purchased in advance
• All Skill Levels
  

Enjoy an afternoon with elinor, her ideas and explanation of the creative process, changing a doll to make it say what you want it to say. Please purchase the CD in advance and choose which pattern or patterns from the 12 offered on the CD, you would like to play with.

To get the pattern kit, you must go to www.epbdolls.com or email to info@epbdolls.com.

Bring all materials called for in pattern that you select in advance.

WORKSHOP
My Signature! (hand embroidery)
Barbara Crawford/Crawford Designs
210CT

• 12:30 - 2:30 pm
• Room 108
• Kit fee $20 & Class fee $20
• Bring basic sewing supplies.

Barbara’s signature on all her work is hand embroidery. It’s an art that has kind of been set aside for machine embroidery. There is nothing more beautiful and leaves a lasting impression as hand embroidered leaves and vines, lazy daisies, chain stitch, blanket stitch, feathering, and French knots. It’s Barbara’s favorite detail on her applique creations, needle felting creations, and even quilts. In this workshop you will make a small applique wallhanging where embroidery is added in. You will learn all the wonderful stitches, use pearle cottons, and wool felts. You will receive an embroidery chart to take with you for a helpful reminder. It is a truly inspiring and relaxing class.

Kit includes: everything you need to complete the small wallhanging.

WORKSHOP
Sashiko Embroidery
Mary Deray
216CT

• 12:00 - 1:00 pm
• Room 110
• Kit fee $10 & Class fee $10
• Bring basic sewing supplies.

Learn a little about the history of a traditional form of Japanese embroidery called sashiko while making a "kamon", a family crest ornimental emblem which was used on kimonos or we would use in quilting designs. This is a hand work embroidery which is very useful to incorporate into all those lovely Asian fabrics we are seeing today. Also, my favorite part is that you have portable projects to do in the car or in front of the TV while your hubby watches yet another ballgame!!

WORKSHOP
Fabulous Fibers
Barb Callahan/Barb Originals
215CT

• 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Room 107
• Kit fee $15 & Class fee $20
• Bring basic sewing supplies.
  
  

Use one of Barb Originals new small weaving loom and create an artistic brooch. Learn how to add feathers and beads to go even more off the edge.

Kit includes: all fabric, fibers, yarns, feathers, buttons and beads, plus use of Barb’s weaving loom to complete this project.

WORKSHOP
Dimensional Ribbon Flowers
Sherrill Lewis/Bead Ranch
260CT

• 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
• Room 110
• Kit fee $10 & Class fee $35
• Beginner Level
  
  

Dress up garments, include in altered art, add to a crazy quilt, include in art quilts, embellish a fabric box or picture frame, make a corsage. The list is endless.
Kit Includes – All ribbons & supplies are included.
(Bring your own scissors).

Book: (highly recommended) Ribbonwork - The Complete Guide by Helen Gibb.

WORKSHOP
Faux Needlepoint Monograms
by Machine
Pam Folberth / Sew-EZY Sewing Studio
217CT

• 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Room 108
• Kit fee $15 & Class fee $20
  
  

Looking for the perfect personalized “GO Green” mesh tote bag? Join us to create “Faux Needlepoint by Machine”. It’s easy to do, lots of fun and no fancy sewing machine needed. Learn to create wonderful monograms at any size.

Kit Includes : ½ yd. cotton (mesh colors-Lime, Bright Yellow, White, Orange), 1 spool of embroidery thread (40 wt.). Bring with you: Scissors, Embroidery scissors (small to clip threads), 6 x 24” ruler, Pins, Fabric marking pencill or pen, Pencil, 1 spool of all-purpose thread to match fabric.

WORKSHOP
Luxurious Linens Pillowcase
Carol McKinney/Janome America
227CT

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Room 106
• Kit fee $12 & Class fee $35
• Bring basic sewing supplies.
  
  

Intermediate Skill Level

You can create a gift worthy pillowcase, using your decorative stitches and a few heirloom techniques.

WORKSHOP
Silk Screening on Fabric
Bobbie Bergquist / Quilters Rule
257CT

• 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Room 109
• Kit fee $35 & Class fee $35

Kit: $35 includes various sample fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper. Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks. There are 45 colors available.

Are you looking for something different in fabrics? We have developed a workshop that will show you how to Silk Screen on many textiles. You can do this on natural or manmade fabrics. There is no special preparation required and can be done on new and previously washed fabric & clothing. We have now prepared a class which will teach you to marble fabric & silk screen. You will also learn how to use inks to color fabric and prevent bleeding, techniques for creating your own border fabric, ways to expand your stash and add colors missing from fabrics and so much more.

Bring to class: Wear old clothing. Bring latex gloves if you don't want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream, plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with. Bring article(s) of clothing or fabric to apply silk screening. For clothing you will need a piece of felt or batting to place under the fabric you are screening to prevent bleeding onto the back of the garment.

WORKSHOP
Let’s Face It...Painting on
Fabric—Dimensional or Flat!
elinor peace bailey,
elinor peace bailey Cloth Dolls, LLC.
255CT

• 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Room 106
• Class fee $35
• All Skill Levels
  
  

Bring favorite painting and drawing supplies; elinor will have some for your use.

Great class for painting basics, whether you want to paint a doll face or paint a one-of-a-kind piece of art on fabric, to add to a quilt or clothing. elinor will cover the fundamentals of drawing and creating the look you want to achieve. If you want to practice for dolls, bring three firmly stuffed heads (already stuffed heads and stabilized fabric can be purchased through info@epbdolls.com) If painting flat, bring stabilized fabric.

THURSDAY SEMINARS