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Carol McKinney
Carol McKinneyCarol McKinney is an educator for Janome America. Ever since she taught herself to sew, Carol has been perfecting her skills. She went from making clothing for herself and her family to designing and marketing wearable art vest patterns and teaching classes on the appliqué cut-work construction. In 1997 she won first prize in the Sulky Challenge and had projects featured in two Sulky concepts books. In 1996 Shirley Adams featured Carol’s Cherokee Nations vest on her program. Two of her Peek-a-Boo Pleats garments were included in Serger Art by Diane Bossom, published in 1997. In 2002 Threads Magazine featured her machine embroidery lace technique. Carol has had numerous projects featured in “Janome Digest” and has taught at Janome Institute three times.


WORKSHOP
Surface Design-Fan Block One

Carol McKinney/Janome America
120CW

  • WEDNESDAY 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Room 106
  • Kit Fee $16 & Class Fee $65

Click for larger imageIntermediate Skill level
This project shows you a creative way of using those decorative stitches you never use and adds texture as well. This is an original design.


WORKSHOP
Luxurious Linens Pillowcase
Carol McKinney/Janome America
227CT

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


Click for larger imageIntermediate Skill Level

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


WORKSHOP
Ribbon & Lace Purse

Carol McKinney / Janome America
317CF

  • FRIDAY 9 am - noon
  • Room 108
  • $12 Kit fee & $35 Class fee
  • Beginner to Intermediate Skill Levels

Click for larger imageUsing assorted ribbons, flat lace, hemming tape and any desired flat trims make this delightful vintage looking shoulder bag. Join the trims together with a host of decorative stitches. This is a fun and quick project that results in a delicate purse suitable for any occasion. Have tons of fun with just ribbons and lace.


WORKSHOP
Lace & Crotchet Doilies
Carol McKinney / Janome America
417CS

  • SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m .
  • Room 106
  • Kit fee $9 Class fee $35

Click for larger imageThis class will take your skills to the next level. You will create a delicate lace doile and learn just what to do with those built in decotative stitches. We will also be making perfect circles that are unbelievably easy using the circular sewing attachment.

 

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As a Trade Show Salesperson you will be responsible for the financial success of our public events. You will be responsible for selling the events by contacting former vendors and cold calling potential new vendors, acquire sponsorship and help build attendance. Your responsibility will be to foster and maintain relationships with key industry accounts to increase vendor sales and attendance by communicating the value of the event. DETAILS

The Doll Party
GALA 2012

A Doll Makers Conference
May 18-20,2012
• Reception
• Workshops
• Banquet
• Demos
• Vendors
• Entertainment
• Door Prizes

Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center, Newbury, OH
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