15th Annual

Sewing & Quilting ExpoFriday & Saturday, March 18-19, 2016Fox Valley Technical College • Riverside Campus150 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI

Expo Highlights Include: • Over 100 seminars, programs & workshops • Learn from leading experts in sewing & quilting • Exhibitors provide the latest in fabrics, notions, machines & resources • Competitions for numerous sewing & quilting categories – win a new sewing machine!

www.fvtc.edu/SewingExpo

FREE • Take one!

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Friday, March 18 7:00-9:30 a.m. Competition drop off

8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration – continental breakfast

9:00 a.m.-Noon Hands-on Workshop

Noon-1:00 p.m. Buffet lunch

1:00-4:00 p.m. Hands-on Workshop, continuation

4:00-6:00 p.m. Competition viewing

4:00-6:00 p.m. Vendors’ exhibits

4:00-6:00 p.m. Competition Viewers’ Choice Award voting

6:00-9:30 p.m. Friday Evening Buffet Dinner Program (No reserved seating - doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Saturday, March 19 7:00-8:30 a.m. Registration – continental breakfast

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Competition Viewers’ Choice Award voting

7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sign up for window display and vendor prize give-away

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Competition viewing

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Vendors’ exhibits

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. All Day Hands-On Workshops (Held at Oshkosh Senior Center)

8:30-11:00 a.m. Workshops A (8:30-9:30 a.m.)

Workshops B (10:00-11:00 a.m.)

11:00-11:40 a.m. Buffet lunch for Group 1 Vendor visits and quilt viewing for Groups 2 & 3

11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Buffet lunch for Group 2 Vendor visits and quilt viewing for Groups 1 & 3

12:20-1:00 p.m. Buffet lunch for Group 3 Vendor visits and quilt viewing for Groups 1 & 2

1:00-5:00 p.m. Workshops C (1:00-2:00 p.m.)

Workshops D (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Workshops E (4:00-5:00 p.m.)

3:00 p.m. Viewers’ Choice Competition Winners announced

4:00 p.m. Vendors close

5:00 p.m. Vendor and Window door prize give-away

5:30 p.m. Competition pick up

D O O R P R I Z E S

Each participant will have a chance to win a door prize. Drawings will be posted and may be picked up at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Our first place door prize is a Pfaff Ambition Essential sewing machine; it is being donated by Julie Christensen, owner of Julie’s Sewing Centers in Green Bay and Appleton. It has a large 8” sewing space, original IDT feeding system, 110 different stitches, two lettering styles, memory capability, two LED light sources and hard cover protector.

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Angie Steveson, Scottsdale, AZ: Angie is the founder of Lunch Box Quilts, creates appliqué quilt patterns designed specifically for embroidery sewing machines. She has received awards for her unique quilt designs both locally and nationally. Articles and projects featuring her designs have appeared in magazines such as Creative Machine Embroidery, Quiltmakers and Quilting and Embroidery. Angie travels nationally teaching Lunch Box Quilts workshops.

Ann Wanke, Menomonee Falls, WI: With a BS in Home Economics Education from UW-Stevens Point, Ann has taught sewing and quilting classes for over 30 years locally for quilt guilds and technical schools and across the country for shops, guilds and fabric companies. Ann has built a national reputation in the industry for designing patterns and fabrics. Her patterns are now published under the Quilted Basket. Her first love has always been sharing current techniques and teaching her love of quilting and sewing. Ann recently closed her retail quilt shop to spend more time teaching and designing.

Anne St. Clair, Wichita, KS: During her 30+ years as owner of Needle Nook Fabrics in Wichita, KS, Anne has had the opportunity to help thousands find comfort and success in garment and lingerie sewing. Specializing in knits, lingerie and stretch wovens, Anne has developed and taught a variety of construction techniques. This led her to address a crucial need among women. It is well known that at least 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Therefore, she saw a need to become a supporter of proper support. In order to help others find comfort and confidence, Anne developed her own bra pattern and instruction book and has traveled the country leading lectures and workshops on bras, camisoles, panties, knit tops and elastic waist slacks making fit and design changes.

Barbara Raisbeck, Bloomington, WI: Barb is the owner and operator of Quilts by Barb. She does machine quilting, custom designs quilts for customers and sponsors a Quilt Retreat Getaway Weekend each fall. Barb has won a number of awards with her quilts and for machine quilting on her customers’ quilts. Her specialty is working with scrappy quilts and her own hand-dyed fabrics.

Beth Ferrier, Green Bay, WI: Beth describes her style as rebellious traditional. A quilter since 1975, Beth is forever in search of easy and simply elegant solutions to quilting challenges. Everything she designs is geared towards teaching skill-expanding tips and techniques. You may have seen her on Simply Quilts, Kaye's Quilting Friends and The Quilt Show with Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. She’s written several books, most recently More! Hand Appliqué by Machine and Sneaky Piecing with C&T Publishing. Visit her at www.applewoodfarmquilts.com.

Betty Mitchell, Union, KT: Betty can’t remember when she first picked up a needle and thread, but she does know her love affair with the sewing machine began when she was eight and has grown ever since. She spent 30 years in Rhode Island teaching Family and Consumer Sciences and ‘retired’ to work for sewing machine dealers in southwest Florida for eight years. Six years ago she re-retired to be with her grandchildren in Kentucky. She still teaches at a couple local stores and has recently launched a line of patterns. Originally a garment sewer, she now concentrates more on home décor, embroidery, accessories and sergers. Her classes are meant to be informative and relaxing. Betty says in the end it’s just a bunch of thread and fiber to have fun with. She also claims if there is a sewing tool or fabric that she hasn’t met, it’s not because she hasn’t tried. She firmly believes that she’ll never have enough fabric and she certainly deserves the best tools.

Caryl Brix, Wautoma, WI: Caryl taught high school biology for 35 years and now uses her organizational and sewing skills to teach quilting

techniques and patterns. She has been quilting for almost 40 years and sewing since her mom taught her how to sew doll clothes. She made all her clothes for many years, including a few wedding dresses (only one for herself!). Quilting is now her bliss. She has been fortunate enough to have had five quilts selected for the AQS Quilt Show in Paducah in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Emma Seabrooke, Islamorada, FL: Emma Seabrooke is a certified Palmer/Pletsch pant and fit instructor. She trained with a French couturier for several years and took many fashion design courses in college. Emma loves sewing with knits and has worked with patterns and fabrics to perfect the best styles for all sizes, but especially the well-endowed ladies. She has traveled and taught all across the country and on TV. Her goal is to have everyone achieve clothing that looks and fits great.

Frieda Anderson, Elgin, IL: Frieda made her first quilt when she was in high school and has been designing and making original quilts ever since. Receiving her BA from the University of Vermont, Frieda has since published several books and written a large variety of published periodicals. She has appeared in many publications, participates in exhibits and teaches around the USA and Europe while receiving numerous awards. Most of her quilts are fused or have fusing in them. Her work is machine quilted and nature inspired. She discovered hand-dyeing fabric 25 years ago, and she now works almost exclusively with her own hand-dyed cotton and silks that are used in her fused and pieced quilt creations.

Janna Zimmerman, Green Bay, WI: A Wisconsin native, Janna grew up among a family of seamstresses, offering an easy path to her love of all things fabric! As an accomplished quilter, Janna combines traditional quilt patterns and technique with bright, vibrant colors to create a more contemporary, graphic style quilt - perfect for today’s living and working spaces. Her quilted works are inspired by the life around her, often designed so creations can be enjoyed in daily life. Teaching and pattern design keep her busy in her Green Bay studio, appropriately named “We Quilt!”

Jill Weisz, Sheboygan Falls, WI: Being blessed with an artistic family, Jill started learning art skills at a very early age. She is known for making one-of-a-kind jewelry using vintage laces, trims, buttons and things she finds along her way and keeps them in a treasure box for future use. Jill is also known for her great knowledge on button collecting.

Joan Sachs, Neenah, WI: As a graduate from UW-Stout with a degree in Home Economics Education and post graduate work from UW-Stevens Point, Joan taught in the Oshkosh School District for 15 years. She became an adjunct instructor for FVTC and also held a Continuing Education Coordinator position in Neenah. In Joan’s 33 years of teaching for FVTC, she continues to create and develop new fun projects for her sewing and serger classes.

Joanie Zeier Poole, Sun Prairie, WI: Author, pattern designer, teacher and award-winning quilt maker, Joanie has been a practitioner of Heirloom Machine Quilting on a domestic sewing machine since 2000. She feels it is a privilege to share her skills and experience in the classroom where her kind and knowledgeable teaching style make students feel at ease, putting them in the best frame of mind to learn. Joanie uses innovative appliqué and thread illustrations to create original quilts that express her personal stories. Having recently earned a degree in graphic design, she has chosen to blend her passion for quilt making with twenty-first century technology to create unique patterns for quilting in a sophisticated and elegant style. She has authored four books that offer her unique insight for any machine quilter, is producing a series of how-to DVD’s for refined free-motion quilting, and creates quilting design packets that are all available from her website at www.heirloomquiltingdesigns.com.

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Joyce Clark, Oshkosh WI: Joyce is a well-known sewing, quilting, wearable art and machine embroidery instructor for FVTC. She owns her own business named Folk Art Frocks and has created and sold one-of-a-kind wearable art. She has taught various classes for local shops and is available to do lectures and trunk shows for quilt guilds and educational events. More recently she has been certified to teach “The Cotton Theory” quilting techniques by Betty Cotton and has been trained by the Martha Pullen School to teach heirloom sewing.

Judy Gauthier, Ripon, WI: Judy has been a sewer and a knitter since she was about nine years old learning from both her mother and multiple 4-H leaders. She opened Bungalow Quilting and Yarn in 2011 and has grown her inventory to well over 1,000 bolts of fabric with a huge customer base. She developed a template system out of a growing need to use scraps that were not perfect strips or new pieces of fabric. Because her first love was garment sewing she had beautiful scraps that did not lend themselves to the types of sewing techniques used in the current books on scrap quilting available for quilters.

Judy Hasheider, Prairie du Sac, WI: Judy teaches regularly in the Madison area, does workshops and lectures throughout the Midwest and organizes and holds retreats throughout the year. In addition, she teaches at Sievers Fiber Arts School on Washington Island and at The Clearing in Door County, WI.

Kathy Eichinger, Green Bay, WI: Kathy is a registered Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner who has been quilting longer than practicing yoga. She fell in love with yoga in 2001 and has been teaching classes since 2006.

Lorraine Torrence, Madison, WI: Lorraine is a quilter and creative clothing maker who has recently moved to Madison, WI. She teaches on the national circuit, has written three books on quilt design and published two lines of garment patterns. She says she will not retire until she can't form a coherent sentence, move a suitcase or operate her sewing machine!

Lynn Alme, Belleville, WI: Lynn has been quilting since the 70’s and currently owns Patches and Petals quilt shop. Lynn likes to take traditional patterns and find ways to make them easier to construct with the newest techniques and tools available. She has started her own pattern company called Sweet Pea Designs.

Monique Dillard, Rockford, IL: Monique was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). Her love of quilting was nurtured by relatives in Canada who taught her the art of handwork and sewing. She parlayed her degree in mathematics into a genuine understanding of the need for an accurate 1/4” seam, squared blocks and precise cutting. She taught at her local quilt shop for 15 years until her budding quilt design business “Open Gate” steered her career toward a national audience. Monique has 93 (and counting) Open Gate patterns and six rulers (Fit to be Square©, Fit to be Geese©, Mini Fit to be Geese©, Fit to be Quarter©, Fit to be Quarter 2.5©, and Fit to be Quarter 6.5 & Companion©) She has written three books with C&T Publishing, Fat Quarter Winners, Traditional Fat Quarter Quilts, and Diamond Traditions. All three books feature traditional, Americana inspired fat quarter quilts. She finds inspiration for her traditional designs everywhere and is inspired by fabrics, textiles and tapestries. Several trips to Europe have resulted in not only new beautiful quilt pattern designs, but also her fabric collections with Maywood Studio.

Pam Damour, Champlain, NY: Known as the "Decorating Diva" Pam learned early in life, while spending time on her grandparents’ farm, that making something from "scratch" was not only a way of life but it was the better way of doing things. Holding on to those values she went from farm to fabric and has had a very successful 30+ year career as an interior designer and sewing professional. Pam offers professional drapery

workroom training to the trade and consumers. As a seasoned career speaker, she travels internationally teaching her specialty techniques that have brought her years of continued business as the "Couture of Home Dec Sewing." She is the co-author of Pillow Talk, Cheaper By the Dozen, Got Quilts, and The Tangled Home and producer of 12 Home Dec DVD’s. Pam enjoys the hands-on aspect of the window treatment industry and has developed a 12-part template system to make custom window treatments that's taking the industry by storm! Pam’s down to earth nature, never forgetting her roots, combined with her professionalism creates a warm and creative experience.

Pam See, North Prairie, WI: Pam began her sewing career on the floor next to her mother’s sewing machine sewing buttons onto scrap fabric at the young age of five. She dreamt about making her dolls’ new clothes using a machine. In time, she was old enough to reach the foot pedal and that was the beginning of a lifelong love. Sewing helped pay for college where she earned a degree in math and commercial art. This combination proved to be the perfect preparation for a life in quilting. A favorite part of her work is sharing techniques and ideas with others in teaching.

Pat Ehrenberg, Ripon, WI: Pat has been an avid quilter for 32 years. She is a registered Heritage Skills Artist with the Wisconsin Arts Board. She has worked for the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington D.C. and the People's Day Festival in Chiba, Japan demonstrating her quilting skills. Pat has taught classes through various quilt shops and guilds in Wisconsin. Pat also lectures on quilt topics at the Quilt Expo in Madison and at libraries, historical societies, schools and other events.

Patti Hellenbrand, Lodi, WI: Patti started sewing in early 1970 and took her first quilting class in 1976. She opened Village Creek Quilt Shop in Lodi, WI in 2004, and started designing her own patterns in 2005. At the present time she has over 100 published patterns.

Rhonda L. Horvath, Brandon, WI: Rhonda is the owner of RagSpun Studio, LLC. Starting her business in 2006 from her basement, she now celebrates being in her current studio location for the past five years. RagSpuns are dimensional textured appliqués made out of 100% cotton fabric. They can be sewn or glued onto quilt items, towels, gift bags, etc. Besides the RagSpuns, she creates unique items in her studio for customers. Plus, Rhonda now has her own fabric line with Blank Quilting. Learn more about her at www.ragspun.com.

Susan Hoffmann, Oshkosh, WI: Susan began exploring fiber arts at Sievers school in 2000. She took a wide variety of classes and learned a lot about many different techniques. Though she loved the learning process, she did not find anything she was truly passionate about until she took Natalie Sewell’s Landscape Quilting class in 2008. The class was a bold choice for someone who had never quilted! As her first piece began to take shape, Susan realized it looked more like a watercolor painting than a quilt; she decided to frame her finished piece instead. Shortly after returning home from the class, Susan convinced her husband to build her a home studio, where she continues to perfect the design and construction processes to create her unique kind of textile art. Susan has won many awards for her art which is owned by patrons throughout the United States. She is represented by Fine Line Designs Gallery, Sister Bay, Wisconsin, and The Longbranch Gallery, Mineral Point, Wisconsin. In addition, Susan’s piece “Fire in the Sky” is featured in an art book titled “Color Passions: The Best of Mixed Media” published by Northlight Books.

Tisha Sandberg, Bagley, WI: Tisha works with a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional methods. Her focus is on creating original designs which often include using surface design techniques, repurposed materials, scraps and improvisational stitching and beading. Tisha was previously the Arts & Culture Coordinator at UW-Platteville and teaches and exhibits in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest.

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Time Frame for all classes is 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session Letter

Class Title Instructor

A Amish Homes Monique Dillard B Best Kept Secrets in Decorating Pam Damour C Color Explorations Lorraine Torrence D Craft a Custom Bra Anne St. Clair E Cutting Cake Patti Hellenbrand F Design Your Own Stack and Whack Quilts Tisha Sandberg G Down Home Logs Lynn Alme H Great Buckets to Hold Your Stuff Caryl Brix I Great Outdoors Background Fill Pattern Sampler Joanie Zeier Poole J Hexagon Star Quilt Pat Ehrenberg K Landscape Painting with Fabric – Moonlight on Winter Birches Susan Hoffmann L Lillebet’s Bouquet Beth Ferrier M Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery Angie Steveson N Make Your Own Umbrella Judy Gauthier O Pant Draping Emma Seabrooke P Photo Opportunity Janna Zimmerman Q Scrap Stew Ann Wanke R Sea Side Village Frieda Anderson S Smoothing Iron Judy Hasheider T T-Shirt Quilts – Barb’s Way Barb Raisbeck U Three Thread Wonders Betty Mitchell

*Most classes require additional supplies. In classes where a sewing machine is required, please make sure they have a new needle in it, are cleaned, oiled and in good working condition to avoid problems during class. Bring sewing machine cord, foot control, manual, extra bobbins, extra needles, and your attachments. In classes where basic sewing supplies are required, please include sharp sewing shears, small ruler, pincushion and pins, sewing needles, seam ripper, vinyl tape measure, marking pencil, and thread. In classes where quilting supplies are required, please include cutting mat, 24” cutting ruler, and rotary cutter with good blade. In classes where pattern or kit fees are required, please pay the instructor directly.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 64137 - Choose one class session. In-State Fees: $69.99 or $37.89 age 62 and over or Out-of-State Fees: $86.04 or $53.94 age 62 and over

Cost includes general admission to an all-day hands-on class session, late afternoon vendor exhibits, competition viewing, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Lunch buffet includes: Petite farmstead chicken salad and/or classic tuna salad croissants, soups with crackers (hearty vegetable and tomato basil bisque), mixed grain vegetable pasta salad, homemade potato chips with dip, fresh cut fruit salad, chocolate chip chunk cookie, coffee, tea, milk and soda.

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A. “Amish Homes” by Monique Dillard. Tall, skinny houses make this lap size quilt (51” x 73”) a stunning edition to your home. Create this fun quilt using either solid fabrics or some fun prints. With a black or white background, the houses will stand out no matter what you use. Required supplies: Sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, basic quilting supplies (including rotary cutter, mat and ruler), thread, marking pencil, fabric: 1/2 yard each of yellow, green, and red for homes; 1/3 yard each of orange, blue, and light red for homes; 1/4 yard of turquoise for homes; 1/2 yard of brown for roofs; 4-3/4 yards black for background, sashing, first border, third border, and binding; 1/2 yard red for second border; 3-1/3 yards for backing and a 60" x 82" piece of batting (twin size). After you register for the class a set of precutting instructions will be mailed to you. Pattern fee: $9.00.

B. “Best Kept Secrets in Decorating” by Pam Damour. Pam has been providing custom interiors for over 25 years through her interior design business. As a professional educator and interior designer, she has found that the techniques learned “The Hard Way” are so much easier with the 21st century technology. Learn how professional custom workrooms create all those great looks you see in decorator magazines. Embellishments create the difference between ready-made, custom and couture decorating. Join us for a fun-filled day of inspiration, education, and entertainment, accompanied by Pam’s demonstrations for all the professional techniques that you’ve been wanting to learn. Pam’s wealth of information is only shadowed by her enthusiasm and amazing sense of humor. Come prepared to be entertained. Leave being inspired! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how “they” create all those great looks, then this program is a must! Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, denim needle size 90 & 100, fabric pencil or marker, Pam Damour’s Home Dec Ruler, edge joining foot, 1/4” welting foot, double welting foot, open toe appliqué foot, ruffle piping foot, edge stitching foot, brass stiletto, sharp scissors, 3-ring binder notebook and pins.

C. “Color Explorations” by Lorraine Torrence. Color is the first thing most of us notice when we look at a quilt. Learning to use it better can be an important step in making fabulous quilts. We’ll start with some color basics, make some useful value charts in fabric and a 12-part color wheel in fabric and move on to some color exercises that will broaden your color vision. No sewing machine required. Required supplies: 6" squares of two multicolored printed fabrics you love, 6" squares of two multicolored prints of which you are not so enamored, a photograph in which you see a beautiful color grouping, a selection of small scraps of as many solid or monochromatic colors you can find in your stash that are about 3” x 3” (clear or muddy), a selection of small scraps of several multicolored print scraps as you can find in your stash that are closer to 6" square in size, scissors (fabric and paper), glue stick, small cutting mat, rotary cutter, ruler and a sketchbook about 9" x 12". Kit fee: $12.00.

D. “Craft a Custom Bra” by Anne St. Clair. With jabbing under-wires and puffs of padding, bras can be torturous contraptions for women. The alternative to bruising brassieres is to craft a custom bra that truly fits with the help of professional bra instructor, Anne St. Clair. You will construct a bra for yourself during this session. PLEASE NOTE: you will be required to come to a fitting on the Thursday evening before the workshop between 4:00-7:00 p.m. Anne will contact you prior to the workshop for measurement information and will include details about the fittings. You will receive your custom drafted pattern in class. Required supplies: sewing machine capable of straight stitch and zig-zag stitch with variable stitch width and length, basic sewing supplies including marking pen, scissors, seam ripper, size 75/11 or 70/10 universal, stretch or ballpoint machine needles, 50mm glass-head pins preferably 1-3/8” long (quilting pins are too thick). Marking pens, universal and stretch needles, glass-head pins, lightweight scissors & seam rippers will be available for purchase at workshop. Kit fee: $75.00 which includes pattern, enough fabric, elastic, thread, straps, channeling, back closure and under-wires for three bras.  

E. “Cutting Cake” by Patti Hellenbrand. Create this “sliced” up quilt by creatively cutting a half square triangle and then doing a little rotating and then sewing it back together. Quilt will measure 51” x 60” or 48” x 56” depending on the number of slices. Depending on layout and cut sizes you can get a different look each time you make it. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies including rotary cutter and mat, 10” square or larger ruler, 18” x 3” or larger

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ruler, coordinating thread, pre-wound bobbins, fabric: 42 assorted 10” squares (21 medium/dark and 21 light/medium or contrasting 10” squares), 1/2 yard for binding (not needed day of workshop) and 4 yards backing (not needed day of workshop). Optional supplies: 9-1/2” Block Loc tool, small iron and ironing surface. Pattern book fee: $10.00.

F. “Design Your Own Stack and Whack Quilts” by Tisha Sandberg. Stack and whack quilts can be simple and lots of fun, so why spend money on books and patterns when you can design your own? The possibilities are endless and the results are always unique. With a few easy to understand instructions, you will get started designing a variety of different blocks and exploring ways in which they can be put together to make everything from placemats and table runners to bed quilts. These blocks are also a great way to get started making art quilts. Spend the day making a stack and whack sampler or create a quilt top from a single block, it's up to you. These blocks go together fast so you should be able to leave with something ready to be quilted. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies including scissors, pins, fabric marking pen or pencil, rotary cutter, cutting mat and rulers including square ruler at least 8”. Fabrics to bring include a layer cake pack (8” squares or larger), fat quarters or a variety of fabrics that can be cut into 8” or larger squares. Kit fee: $12.00 which includes additional fabric squares, sashing fabric, freezer paper and handouts.

G. “Down Home Logs” by Lynn Alme. Join the fun and learn how to make this great faux log cabin lap quilt. This technique is so much fun you will want to make more. It’s a great pattern for using scraps, jelly rolls or honey buns. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies, 16 fat quarters (8 light and 8 dark with having more contrast the better), and thread. Pattern fee: $8.50.

H. “Great Buckets to Hold Your Stuff” by Caryl Brix. Using the pattern entitled "Bucket Brigade" by Atkinson Designs you can create four sizes of buckets in this one pattern. Caryl recommends making the large or medium sized bucket first. You may have time to begin a second bucket, so consider that when packing your fabrics. The mini bucket would be a great thread catcher. Many fabrics would work well such as quilting cottons, decorator fabrics, denim, canvas, duck, or laminated cotton. The main color is the outside of the bucket and the contrast is the bucket lining and cuff. You can also bring one or two fat eighths of accent prints for the handles. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies including a walking foot, rotary cutter, mat and ruler, scissors, paper scissors, washable marker or chalk marker, freezer paper, two old manila file folders, long pins and thread to match all fabrics. Also listed in the fabric supplies is boning or plastic PEX tubing that will be used to keep the top edge round. The tubing will give you a firmer edge and should have a 1/4” outside diameter. It can be found at your local hardware store or box home store. Also listed in the fabric supplies is Stiff Stuff® which is a firm and flexible sew-in interfacing by Lazy Girl Designs. If Stiff Stuff® is not available, sew-in Peltex® (not fusible) or Timtex® will also work. Fabric: Large Bucket (12” x 11”), 1 yard of 40”-42" wide or 1/2 yard of 54"-60" wide for main color, 1 yard of 40”-42" wide or 1/2 yard of 54"-60" wide for contrast color, 1-1/2 yards of 20” wide sew-in interfacing such as Stiff Stuff®, Peltex® or Timtex®, 3 yards of 20” wide fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon's Shapeflex SF101®, 1-1/8 yards of 1/4" boning or 1/4" plastic tubing. Medium Bucket (10” x 9”) - 3/4 yard of 40”-42" wide or 1/2 yard of 54”-60" wide for main color, 3/4 yard of 40”-42" wide or 1/2 yard of 54”-60" wide for contrast color, 1-1/4 yards of 20” wide Stiff Stuff® or Peltex®, 2-1/2 yards of 20” wide fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon's ShapeFlex SF101®, 1 yard of 1/4" boning or 1/4" plastic tubing. Small Bucket (7-1/2” x 6-1/2”) - 3/8 yard of either width for main color, 3/8 yard of either width for contrast color, 3/4 yard of 20” wide Stiff Stuff® or Peltex®, 1 yard of 20” wide fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon’s ShapeFlex SF101®, 3/4 yards of 1/4" boning or 1/4" plastic tubing. Mini Bucket (5” x 5-1/2”) - 1 fat quarter or 1/4 yard for main color, 1 fat quarter or 1/4 yard for contrast color, 1/2 yard of 20” wide Stiff Stuff® or Peltex®, 3/4 yard of 20” wide fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon’s ShapeFlex SF101®, 1/2 yards of 1/4" boning or 1/4" plastic tubing. Pattern fee: $7.00.

I. “Great Outdoors Background Fill Pattern Sampler” by Joanie Zeier Poole. Take a joy ride through the scenic countryside as you learn time-tested, free-motion fundamentals stitching numerous background fill patterns. A PowerPoint presentation introduces landscape pattern structure, prep of the workspace, plus free-motion quilting basics. Learn each step of machine quilting; marking, pin basting, and practice exercises to perfect machine tension. Create a landscape mini-quilt from Joanie’s original pattern, The Great Outdoors, including free-hand patterns found in nature, tree bark, pebbles, rock foundation ripples, clouds, flowers, barn wood, leaves, and mountains. This project will be the training wheels to future machine quilting adventures by guiding you to fill unusually shaped spaces with incredible, easy patterns and textures. Enjoy

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Joanie’s many beautifully stitched examples that will inspire! Experience level: Beyond Beginner. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, machine slide-on tray or extension table, upright spool pin or thread stand, the smallest free-motion and/or darning foot, one empty bobbin to fill in class, sewing machine needles size 70 Microtex (sharp), small scissors or EZ Snips, new water-soluble marking pen, any 25 safety pins, (instructor’s favorite are small gold, size 3/4” to 1”), note taking supplies with paper to draw background patterns, any 6” ruler, real masking tape (not painters tape) and two practice bundles made from two 18" x 18" pieces of muslin (or any light colored solid fabric), 17" x 17" piece of batting, 100% wool batting (preferred) or 80/20 blend, stabilize fabric with spray starch and pin-baste bundle with 16 pins. Optional supplies: this is refined work, you may wish to bring an extra light, a magnifier and chair cushion. Bring your quilters gloves if you use them. For your convenience extra thread, needles and pins will be available to purchase in class. Visit Joanie’s website for additional information on how to prepare for class, a glossary and her machine quilting blog at www.heirloomquiltingdesigns.com. Kit fee: $22.00 which includes The Great Outdoors Pattern, step-by-step written instructions with stitch diagrams, fundamentals of free-motion quilting, tension and practice guides, fabric for project (top, backing, binding, wool batting, and lightweight thread.) Note: the thread provided is intended to be used on an upright spool pin (or free-standing thread stand). You may choose to add a colorful fabric border to your quilt after class.

J. “Hexagon Star Quilt” by Pat Ehrenberg. This scrappy quilt is easier to make than you think. It is made of two shapes, a hexagon and a triangle. It is sewn together in rows and is not paper pieced as many hexagon quilts are. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies including seam ripper and pins, basic quilting supplies including rotary cutter and mat, fabric - because this quilt is scrappy, it is hard to give exact yardage. Sample quilt is large, measuring 81” x 97”. You can choose to make yours any size you like, from a table runner to king size. You will need a variety of scraps and/or fat quarters. They cannot be smaller than a 6” square. For the star points (sample is in black) you will need at least 1 yard for a large quilt, smaller amounts for small quilts. If you want a small inner border, allow approximately 1/2 yard. Sample outer border was cut on the length wise grain of fabric so there would not be any seams and required 3 yards of fabric. Acrylic templates for cutting the hexagon and triangle shapes will be supplied. Pattern fee: None.

K. “Landscape Painting with Fabric – Moonlight on Winter Birches” by Susan Hoffmann. If you’re looking for something different, this is the class for you. You will learn a simple technique for creating stunning fabric “paintings.” Using Susan’s original artwork, “Moonlight on Winter Birches” as inspiration, you will create a 16” x 20” piece suitable for framing or quilting (outside of class). No experience necessary, just a desire to learn something new. No sewing machine required. Required supplies: an extremely sharp pair of 4" embroidery scissors with a 1.5" blade, large sewing scissors, rotary blade cutter, fresh white glue stick (no gel-type) and a measuring tape, notebook, pen, and a camera or cell phone for picture-taking. Optional supplies (only if you have them): soft pastels, pastel pencils and markers. Kit fee: $35.00 which includes photo of project, all of the fabrics and adhesive products you will need, as well as the use of a wide variety of art supplies. Please Note: This class will be held at the Oshkosh Senior Center located right next door to Fox Valley Technical College. Continental breakfast will be served right at the Oshkosh Senior Center and lunch will be served at the Fox Valley Technical College. It will only take a couple minutes to walk over from one building to the next, but we understand how valuable your time is so you will be granted VIP seating for lunch.

L. “Lillebet’s Bouquet” by Beth Ferrier. Heirloom hand appliqué by machine has never been easier. We’ll use a glue stick, some paper, a magic wand and our sewing machine to create beautiful turned-edge appliqué that finishes at 16” x 20”. Beth’s no-stress technique will take us from appliqué novices to goddesses in just one day. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies including small sharp scissors (not embroidery), pencil, polyester invisible thread (Sulky or Superior is strongly recommended) 70/10 sharp (Microtex) sewing machine needles, open-toed or clear foot for high visibility, correct throat plate, 100% cotton thread for bobbins in neutrals (if your background fabric is light, you’ll want light thread in the bobbin. If your appliqué fabrics are dark, you’ll want dark thread in your bobbin). Fabrics: 1 fat quarter (18” x 22”) background fabric, 1/2 yard background accent fabric (includes binding) and fat eighths (18” x 11” or 9” x 22”) of all of the following – three shades of your desired flower color, two shades of leaf colors, two shades of ribbon color, one vase fabric and “something juicy” for the berries. Optional supplies: flat flower head pins and a small light box. Please note: your sewing machine needs to be able to do a zig-zag stitch that is finely adjustable in length and width. Material fee fee” $3.50 which includes templates preprinted on Wash Away Appliqué Sheets, glue stick, perfect circles and a “magic wand.”

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M. “Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery” by Angie Steveson. Angie is traveling all the way from Scottsdale, AZ to demonstrate the techniques and accessories used to successfully construct quilts using embroidery sewing machines. Workshop is set up as “students’ choice” where you can select which one of the 19 Lunch Box Quilt embroidery appliqué quilts you wish to stitch out. You should expect to get a couple blocks completed that will teach you the techniques and procedures to successfully complete your project on your own when you go home. There is no need to cut your blocks ahead of time as how to cut your blocks and to what size for hooping will be covered in class. To view the 19 pattern choices go to lunchboxquilts.com, under “Products” choose “Quilt Patterns.” Whichever pattern you decide to make, now click “Help,” choose “Class Info,” at the bottom of “What to Expect” you will see “Class Supply Lists.” Whichever pattern you decide to make, open that specific supply list. Bring those specific fabric requirements and supplies. Required supplies for most pattern choices: embroidery sewing machine with module and USB stick, all accessories for machine including hoops, embroidery foot and embroidery bobbin case, one of the 19 design patterns you purchased prior to the workshop and the designs pre-loaded onto your machine, USB, compact flash drive or laptop computer, pre-washed fabric for your specific pattern, 75/11 or 80/12 sharp embroidery needles, 40 wt. embroidery thread, bobbin thread, tear away stabilizer, a can of spray adhesive, fabric glue stick, small curved embroidery scissors, basic sewing and quilting supplies including rotary cutter, mat, etc., and any other specific supplies for your pattern design. Please note: You must have a working knowledge of your embroidery sewing machine and how to operate it with the embroidery module. Each individual in the class must have a copy of the embroidery appliqué pattern that you will be learning in class as there is absolutely no sharing of designs. Please Note: This class will be held at the Oshkosh Senior Center located right next door to Fox Valley Technical College. Continental breakfast will be served right at the Oshkosh Senior Center and lunch will be served at the Fox Valley Technical College. It will only take a couple minutes to walk over from one building to the next, but we understand how valuable your time is so you will be granted VIP seating for lunch.

N. “Make Your Own Umbrella” by Judy Gauthier. Using an empty high quality 48” umbrella frame you will make your own, personalized umbrella. They make wonderful gifts that can be personalized for anyone including college students in school colors, or in their actual college fabric. Basic sewing skills and good working knowledge of your sewing machine is required. Required supplies: sewing machine, zig-zag foot, basic sewing supplies including seam ripper, pins, scissors and hand sewing needles, eight safety pins that are 1” to 1-1/4” in size, coordinating thread and fabric – 2 yards of 100% cotton quilt-shop quality fabric that is an all over print opposed to one way prints. Batiks work well. Do not use laminated fabric or canvas for your first umbrella. Please note that instructor will not be held responsible for outcome if fabric is from large box fabric stores. Pattern and kit fee: $20.00 which includes pattern and high quality 48” umbrella frame.

O. “Pant Draping” by Emma Seabrooke. Come and be fitted into a great pair of knit pants. You can use the new pants to adjust and recreate Emma’s knit pants pattern. Learn your front and back crotch depth, draw grain lines with tape to adjust your pants to allow you to correctly hang your pants on your body and machine baste together to check fit then finish your seams. You will be amazed how good the fit will be and how much fun you will have. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, straight edge ruler, curved ruler, sewing sheers, paper scissors, tape measure, 75/11 stretch needles, scotch tape, thread, straight pins with glass heads on a magnetic pin cushion. Optional supplies: walking foot. Kit fee: $45.00 which includes pants pattern, three yards of pant fabric, elastic for waist and any stay tapes needed to complete a garment.

P. “Photo Opportunity” by Janna Zimmerman. This ‘photo album on the wall’ lets you show off a dozen of your favorite photos AND your awesome quilting skills with one great project! Finished size is 23” x 61”. Quilt blocks stitch up as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Simply tuck photo corners into their spot… easy to switch photos on a whim! Class also includes discussion of rotary cutting, quilting ideas, hanging pockets and alternate block layouts. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies including pins, seam ripper and sharp sewing scissors, basic quilting supplies including a 6” x 24” ruler and a rotary cutter with a sharp blade, threads to coordinate with fabric colors, fabric – 1-1/4 yard total for fabric for block background sample shown had two different fabrics), 1/2 yard for photo background, 5/8 yard for photo corners, setting square corners, ‘flippy’ block border, 1/2 yard for sashing strips, 1/8 yard for setting squares, 1/2 yard for binding and 1-3/4 yard for backing. Pattern fee: $12.00.

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Q. “Scrap Stew” by Ann Wanke. Let’s put a dent in your stash of scraps. The more fabrics used the more “therapy” you will receive. Don’t have a stash/scraps that’s ok, you still can be successful making this project. Lots of design options and samples will be shared during class. The photo sample shown online is just one of the many options that will be shared in class. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies including extra bobbins and a marking tool (Chalkoners is recommended), neutral thread, basic quilting supplies including rotary cutter, 6” x 12” ruler, cutting mat, marking tool, fabric - this scrap quilt gets better the more fabrics you bring to class to use. Ann will be showing lots of options so come with a variety of fabric as you may choose one of the many options, or choose to make samples of lots of options that will be shown. Leftover jelly rolls and layer cakes work well but you must have an assortment of both and in lights and darks. Fat quarters or fat eighths also work but have at least 12-18 of each lights and darks. Scrap pieces work well but make sure they are at least an 8” square pressed and ready to cut. Bring at least 12-18 each lights and darks. Optional supplies: 8” square ruler, a two yard cut of light and a two yard cut of a theme print that is medium to dark. Pattern fee: $5.00.

R. “Sea Side Village” by Frieda Anderson. Create a 16” x 20” raw edged fused collage quilt using special hand-dyed fabrics. This quilt was designed after teaching in Bergen, Norway where there is a row of brightly colored wooden buildings that sit on the city wharf. But this could be any colorful sea side or lakeside village in the world. Raw edge fusing makes this class fun, fast and very easy. The specially hand-dyed 100% cotton is provided in the kit, so only a minimal amount of supplies are necessary to enjoy the experience. Required supplies: three yards of Wonder Under® fusible web (no substitutions please - should say #805 on the end of the bolt), small sharp fabric scissors, mechanical pencil, extra fine Sharpie® marker (can be found at the office supply store or instructor will have some for sale), large rotary mat, 45mm rotary cutter with a plain blade in it, at least a 12” ruler, smaller mat to use with decorative blades (instructor will have decorative blades to use and purchase), a 24” x 36” poster board, iron and ironing surface. Optional supplies: creasing tool and a box of parchment paper or pressing sheet. Kit fee: $35.00.

S. “Smoothing Iron” by Judy Hasheider. Join Judy as she teaches the basics of how to draft and piece 60 degree shapes while making a table topper or table runner. Class will teach you enough techniques you may want to expand to making a quilt when you get home. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing and quilting supplies including a mat, rotary cutter 6” x 12” ruler and a Clearview Equilateral Triangle ruler (8" is recommended, but a 6" or 12" will work.) The triangle ruler must be the brand Clearview Equilateral Triangle. You may pre-order from the instructor to bring to class at a cost of $22.50 by e-mailing her at quiltwithjudy@gmail.com. Fabric: 1/2 yard of two contrasting fabrics or several fat quarters or scraps of mediums and darks and 1/2 yard of a constant light. Pattern fee: $6.00.

T. “T-Shirt Quilts – Barb’s Way” by Barbara Raisbeck. T-Shirt quilts are a huge hit for kids and adults alike. They make great gifts for a high school graduate to take to college for their dorm bed or as a memory for a wedding. Bring anything you would like to make into a quilt. Barb will help you get a good start on preparing your t-shirts and memories into a quick, fun quilt without a lot of measuring. We are taking the math out of the quilt. Required supplies: sewing machine if you want (students didn’t always use their machine during class and this is actually up to you. If you don’t bring it, you will still be busy preparing the start of your quilt), basic sewing and quilting supplies including a 24” cutting mat, 24” ruler and a 15” or larger square if you have one (some will be supplied in class to share and/or sell), t-shirts (PLEASE do not cut before class), three yards of fabric to be used to set your quilt together (think sashing for your fabric choice as this can be a number of different fabrics or all the same. Black, navy, dark brown or gray are great choices.) Kit fee: $12.00 which includes three yards of the proper interfacing for your t-shirts. Extra will be available for sale if you want additional.

U. “Three Thread Wonders” by Betty Mitchell. Yes you can do more than finish seams with your serger. The finished project for this class is a beaded necklace. You will learn how to string beads on your serger and will complete the necklace in class. The class will also include a trunk show that features three thread techniques. In addition to the necklace, you will have the opportunity to make several other samples of just what three threads can do for you. Please note: While there is some time for trouble-shooting, students must be able to thread their sergers for three thread techniques as well as convert or a rolled edge. Required supplies: serger in good working order, basic sewing supplies, two cones of good quality serger thread in a light neutral color such as white & cream or blue & gray. Kit fee: $35.00. 

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“The Lunch Box Quilts Journey” by Angie Steveson. Spend a wonderful evening with Angie Steveson of Lunch Box Quilts as she hosts this delightful trunk show full of samples and fun quilt ideas. Angie’s style is engaging, fun and filled with learning and creativity. Angie will take you on a journey of tips and tricks to get your creative mind flowing in quilting, embroidery, and more! Competition – Winners announced and sewing machine drawings. Accepted entries will have a chance to win a basket full of sewing and quilting surprises. Those that attend the Friday night dinner have a chance in a drawing to win a new sewing machine.

Register EARLY for the dinner as there is limited seating and it fills up fast!

                                                          

Husqvarna Viking – Opal 650 Bernina – 330 Donated by Bonnie Welsch Donated by Michael Carmichael and his daughter Mikey Stencil Owner of Sew ‘n Sew in Appleton and Waupaca Owners of Life’s a Stitch in Appleton and De Pere

4:00-6:00 p.m. Competition Viewing and Vendor Exhibits 6:00-9:30 p.m. Friday Evening Buffet Dinner Program In-State Fees: $36.99 or $24.15 age 62 and over or Out-of-State Fees: $43.41 or $30.57 age 62 and over Cost includes admission to late afternoon competition viewing, vendor exhibits and buffet dinner and evening program. Buffet dinner includes: Grilled chicken breast with mushrooms in sauce, mashed potatoes with hearty gravy, mixed carrot and veggie sauté, spinach bowtie pasta salad with slivered almonds, warm dinner roll, strawberry shortcake cake, coffee, tea, milk and soda.

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8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Take an all-day hands-on workshop or choose five sessions - one for each time slot (A, B, C, D & E) In-State Fees: $69.99/37.89 age 62 and over or Out-of-State Fees: $86.04/$53.94 age 62 and over

Cost includes general admission to workshops, vendor exhibits, competition viewing, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Lunch buffet includes: Herb roasted pork loin, Wisconsin cheesy potatoes, chef’s medley vegetables, tossed Caesar salad, dinner roll, fresh baked dessert bars, coffee, tea, milk and soda.

Hands-On Workshops These three hands-on workshops are held at Oshkosh Senior Center located right next to FVTC. For a photo description go to our web site at www.fvtc.edu/SewingExpo 1. “Great Stand-up, Fold-up Tote” by Caryl Brix

2. “Landscape with Fabric – Red Sky at Morning” by Susan Hoffmann

3. “Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery” by Angie Steveson

Five One-Hour Sessions (Choose five sessions - one for each time slot (A, B, C, D & E) Session A

8:30-9:30 a.m. Session B

10:00-11:00 a.m. Session C

1:00-2:00 p.m. Session D

2:30-3:30 p.m. Session E

4:00-5:00 p.m. A1 Stash Magic Ann Wanke

B1 Lots of Logs Ann Wanke

C1 Scrap Crazy Ann Wanke

D1 Foundation Fun Ann Wanke

E1 All Squared Up Ann Wanke

A2 & B2 Ditch the Muslin (2 sessions) Anne St. Clair

C2 & D2 Frugal Seamstress (2 sessions) Anne St. Clair

E2 Camisoles for Any Figure Anne St. Clair

A3 T-Shirt Quilts – Barb’s Way Barb Raisbeck

B3 Mitered Borders and Bias Binding Barb Raisbeck

C3 Fat Quarter Chevron Quilt Barb Raisbeck

D3 Scrappy Hills and Valleys Barb Raisbeck

E3 It’s Modern and It’s Scrappy Barb Raisbeck

A4 Glue Basting Beth Ferrier

B4 Towards the Dark and Other Lies about Pressing Beth Ferrier

C4 Prepared to Quilt Beth Ferrier

D4 I Don’t Lie, I Embellish Beth Ferrier

E4 Conquer the “Y” Beth Ferrier

A5 Keys to Successful Machine Embroidery Betty Mitchell

B5 Diagnostic Sergery Betty Mitchell

C5 Tuffet Demo Betty Mitchell

D5 Designer T’s Betty Mitchell

E5 Scalloped Trims – Tips and Techniques Betty Mitchell

A6 Making Designer T-Shirts Emma Seabrooke

B6 Origami Tops and Dresses Emma Seabrooke

C6 Sewing Sewphisticated Knits Using Stay Tapes Emma Seabrooke

D6 Totally Terrific Trims Emma Seabrooke

E6 Scraps to Scrumptious Emma Seabrooke

A7 Really Free Motion Machine Quilting Frieda Anderson

B7 Flooded with Color Frieda Anderson

C7 Fun Fast Fusing Frieda Anderson

D7 Intentional Improvisational Quilting… Frieda Anderson

E7 Walks in the Woods with George Frieda Anderson

A8 Fridge Frame Janna Zimmerman

B8 Green & Gold Gala Janna Zimmerman

C8 Waterproof PUL (Polyurethane Laminated) Fabric Janna Zimmerman

D8 Oh, Those Wonderful Pets Janna Zimmerman

E8 Cover Those Couch Pillows Janna Zimmerman

A9 It’s All In the Details: Tools and Tips for Machine Quilting Joanie Zeier Poole

B9 Learn to Use Quilting Designs Joanie Zeier Poole

C9 Background Bonanza Joanie Zeier Poole

D9 Ivy Wreath: The Making of a Machine Quilted Treasure Joanie Zeier Poole

E9 Machine Quilting Trunk Show and Open Forum Joanie Zeier Poole

A10 Using Threadwork to Embellish Garments Lorraine Torrence

B10 Notan: The Dark-Light/Positive-Negative… Lorraine Torrence

C10 Button Strategies for Garment Makers Lorraine Torrence

D10 Creative Clothing for Every Body Lorraine Torrence

E10 Sewing with Leather Lorraine Torrence

A11 Passion for Pillows Pam Damour

B11 Stitch, Tangle and Bling Pam Damour

C11 Professional Home Décor Embraces Elegant Embroidery Pam Damour

D11 Magic Miters and More Pam Damour

E11 Finishing School Pam Damour

A12 Floor Wax Rhonda Horvath

B12 ExPressives Monograms Rhonda Horvath

C12 Blackin’s Pre-cut Motifs Rhonda Horvath

D12 How to Create, Sell and Profit from your Pattern Designs Rhonda Horvath

E12 Embellish Me Rhonda Horvath

A13 Do the Math Monique Dillard

B13 Pre-Cut Fabrics Monique Dillard

C13 Designing Fabric Monique Dillard

D13 Button Appraisal Jill Weiss

E13 Beautiful Buttons Jill Weiss

A14 Design your Own Stack and Whack Quilts Tisha Sandberg

B14 Endless Uses for All your Scraps Tisha Sandberg

C14 Die, Paint, Print, Draw on Fabric Tisha Sandberg

D14 Art Quilts for the Non-Artist Tisha Sandberg

E14 Another Slice Patti Hellenbrand

A15 Stash Busting Lynn Alme

B15 Borders by Design Lynn Alme

C15 Log Cabin Love Affair Lynn Alme

D15 What’s New? Pam See

E15 Easy No Cost Embellishment Pam See

A16 Road to Freedom Pat Ehrenberg

B16 Civil War Era – Quilts and Stories Pat Ehrenberg

C16 Study in Color Pat Ehrenberg

D16 Scan n’ Cut Joyce Clark

E16 Yoga for Sewers and Quilters Kathy Eichinger

A17 Wheels and Spokes and Plates, Oh My! Judy Hasheider

B17 Oh, the Possibilities Judy Hasheider

C17 Fun with Sergers Joan Sachs

D17 Light-Up Your Favorite Fabric Judy Gauthier

E17 Making Your Own Umbrella Judy Gauthier

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1. “Great Stand-up, Fold-up Tote” by Caryl Brix. We will be using the pattern called "Stand 'N Stow" by Atkinson Designs. There are three sizes of totes in this pattern. Recommendation is to make the medium sized tote first, but bring enough materials to begin a second tote. Sizes are: small, 7-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 4-1/2" deep; medium is 12" x 12" x 7-1/2" deep and the large is 14" x 13" x 9-1/2" deep. The small size is a great lunch bag, medium is about the size of a grocery bag, and a 9" x 13" pan fits perfectly in the large size. Learn how to add a pocket and a key strap, and receive an extra pattern for a quick gift easily adapted for any season or occasion. Required supplies: sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, basic quilting supplies including rotary cutter, mat and ruler, walking foot, chalk marker or pencil, and thread to match main color, contrast fabric (lining), and fabric handles. Small tote: one fat quarter each of main color, contrast and fabric handles, 1/3 yard of Peltex® 71F (single sided fusible), 1/8 yard of fusible nonwoven interfacing in medium or heavy weight such as Decor bond for handles, and 1-1/8 yard of 1” webbing if desired for handles. Medium tote: 3/4 yard of main color, 3/4 yard of contrast, fabric handles fabric included in yardage, 7/8 yard of Peltex® 71F, 1/8 yard of nonwoven fusible interfacing, and 1-3/4 yard of 1” webbing if desired for handles. Large tote: 1 yard of main color, 1 yard of contrast, fabric for handles included in yardage, 1-3/8 yards of Peltex® 71F, 1/8 yard of nonwoven fusible interfacing, 1-3/4 yard of 1” webbing for optional handles. Decorator weight fabric could be used for the large size. For the bonus pattern bring 8-1/2” square of main fabric, lining fabric, batting, four buttons and thread to match. Pattern fee: $7.00 and will be available for purchase at the workshop. Location: Oshkosh Senior Center. See note above.

2. “Landscape Painting with Fabric – Red Sky at Morning” by Susan Hoffmann. If you’re looking for something different, this is the class for you. You will learn a simple technique for creating stunning fabric “paintings.” Using Susan’s original artwork, “Red Sky at Morning” as inspiration, you will create a 16” x 20” piece suitable for framing or quilting (outside of class). No experience necessary, just a desire to learn something new. No sewing machine required. Required supplies: an extremely sharp pair of 4" embroidery scissors with a 1.5" blade, large sewing scissors, rotary blade cutter, fresh white glue stick (no gel-type) and a measuring tape, notebook, pen, and a camera or cell phone for picture-taking. Optional supplies (only if you have them): soft pastels, pastel pencils and markers. Kit fee: $35.00 which includes photo of project, all of the fabrics and adhesive products you will need, as well as the use of a wide variety of art supplies. Location: Oshkosh Senior Center. See note above.

3. “Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery” by Angie Steveson. Angie is traveling all the way from Scottsdale, AZ to demonstrate the techniques and accessories used to successfully construct quilts using embroidery sewing machines. Workshop is set up as “students’ choice” where you can select which of the 19 Lunch Box Quilt embroidery appliqué quilts you wish to stitch out. You should expect to get a couple blocks completed that will teach you the techniques and procedures to successfully complete your project on your own when you go home. There is no need to cut your blocks ahead of time as how to cut your blocks and to what size for hooping will be covered in class. To view the 19 pattern choices go to lunchboxquilts.com, under “Products” choose “Quilt Patterns.” Whichever pattern you decide to make, now click “Help,” choose “Class Info,” at the bottom of “What to Expect” you will see “Class Supply Lists.” Whichever pattern you decide to make, open that specific supply list. Bring those specific fabric requirements and supplies. Required supplies for most pattern choices: embroidery sewing machine with module and USB stick, all accessories for machine including hoops, embroidery foot and embroidery bobbin case, one of the 19 design patterns you purchased prior to the workshop and the designs pre-loaded onto your machine, USB, compact flash drive or laptop computer, pre-washed fabric for your specific pattern, 75/11 or 80/12 sharp embroidery needles, 40 wt. embroidery thread, bobbin thread, tear away stabilizer, a can of spray adhesive, fabric glue stick, small curved embroidery scissors, basic sewing and quilting supplies including rotary cutter, mat, etc., and any other specific supplies for your pattern design. Please note: You must have a working knowledge of your embroidery sewing machine and how to operate it with the embroidery module. Each individual in the class must have their own copy of the embroidery appliqué pattern they will be learning in class as there is absolutely no sharing of designs. Location: Oshkosh Senior Center. See note above.

S a t u r d a y : C l a s s # 6 4 1 3 9 W o r k s h o p C l a s s S e s s i o n C h o i c e s Take one all-day hands-on workshop or choose five one-hour sessions – one for each letter time slot.

A l l - D a y H a n d s - O n W o r k s h o p Please note: These three all-day hands-on workshops will be held at the Oshkosh Senior Center located right next door to Fox Valley Technical College. Continental breakfast will be served at the Oshkosh Senior Center and lunch will be served at the Fox Valley Technical College. It will only take a couple minutes to walk over from one building to the next, but we understand how valuable your time is so you will be granted VIP seating for lunch if taking one of these three workshops.

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“Design your Own Stack and Whack Quilts” by Tisha Sandberg. Stack and whack quilts can be simple and lots of fun, so why spend money on books and patterns when you can design your own? The possibilities are endless and the results are always unique. Blocks go together fast and easy and can be used for anything from placemats and table runners to bed quilts. We'll cover simple techniques for getting started, layout options, fabric choices and other tips for successfully designing your own stack and whack quilt blocks. (A14) “Ditch the Muslin” by Anne St. Clair. Tired of trying a new pattern by making a muslin only to have it not fit? You will learn to go through the process of making alterations and transferring those changes to the pattern so that you can make the garment a second or third time. Using Anne’s techniques you will be able to use any commercial pattern and your measurements to draft a pattern to fit YOUR body. In this class we will go through the process for a knit top. We will also touch on knit slacks as well. The process that is used can be repeated again and again. You will also learn the simplest method for a full bust adjustment. Kit fee: $5.00. (A2 and B2) “Do the Math” by Monique Dillard. Have you ever wondered how to figure yardage for a quilt? This demo will give you the tools to help you figure yardage for strips, pieces in a quilt, backings and more. (A13) “Floor Wax” by Rhonda Horvath. Such a fun popular class because you will learn what great things you can create using this product. Who would think Floor Wax could create this!!! (A12) “Fridge Frame” by Janna Zimmerman. Even the kitchen needs a little quilt – create a fabric photo frame with a magnetic connection to the fridge or any metal surface – school lockers, file cabinets, etc. Perfect gift for teachers, grandparents…anyone! (A8) “Glue Basting” by Beth Ferrier. Glue basting is NOT cheating. Enjoy this presentation of a quick introduction to hand appliqué by machine. See how truly easy it is to achieve heirloom quality appliqué with a glue stick and a sewing machine. (A4) “It’s All in the Details: Tools and Tips for Machine Quilting” by Joanie Zeier Poole. Wondering about the vast and sometimes overwhelming array of quilting tools and gadgets offered? What really works and what is worth the investment? Joanie shares her formula for successful machine quilting including surprising details of how to become partners with your machine and, at 5'2", just how she completes large quilts on a regular size machine. Gain knowledge of tools, tips and special hints collected over a lifetime of quilting, ideas you will use to elevate your standards in your work. (A9) “Keys to Successful Machine Embroidery” by Betty Mitchell. Proper stabilization is the most important key to successful machine embroidery. This session will cover the different types of stabilizers available as well as when and how much to use. The discussion will also include needle types and threads as they are also keys for achieving the best embroidery results. (A5) “Making Designer T-Shirts” by Emma Seabrooke. Are you tired of those ordinary white t-shirts, those shirts that appear in all the mart stores, or seeing your shirt standing next to you? Come learn some important fitting points so that you don’t feel like you’re wearing your husband’s t-shirt. See some designer ideas that will put fashion zing into the next t-shirt you make or buy RTW. Even a t-shirt can be fashionable and still serve its original purpose. See many sample t-shirts from lace, slinky, sweater knit fuzzies, to rayon. Receive information on how to design some for yourself or re-design some you have purchased. (A6)

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“Passion for Pillows” by Pam Damour. Join the decorating diva, Pam Damour for a pillow parade. Let Pam demonstrate many of her workroom techniques used in custom decorator pillows. Pam will discuss neck roll pillows, envelope pillows, padded flanges, pleated ruffles, ruched cording, double welt and more! Pam has special techniques that are easier and better looking than anything you’ll find in books. (A11) “Really Free Motion Machine Quilting” by Frieda Anderson. In this one-hour lecture and PowerPoint presentation Frieda will show you how she uses her sewing machine to achieve her beautiful award-winning machine quilting designs. Thread, needles, batting and other tools will be reviewed and the basting of large quilt projects will be covered. A trunk show of Frieda’s award-winning quilts and patterns will also be shown. (A7) “Road to Freedom” by Pat Ehrenberg. This lecture discusses slave quilts, plantation life, the Underground Railroad - fact or fiction. Was there a secret code in quilts and blocks to help slaves find their way to freedom? Hear the true story of a Northern man imprisoned on accusations of helping slaves to escape. Quilts will be used to tell these stories. Also, see and participate in a hands-on demonstration of wool carding in preparation for spinning and making wool quilt batts. (A16) “Stash Busting” by Lynn Alme. Is your stash threatening to take over every drawer, basket, closet and room in your house? It’s time to develop a game plan to get your stash under control. Lynn will share her solutions and plan for productive quilt making in order to produce wonderful, beautiful scrap quilts. (A15) “Stash Magic” by Ann Wanke. Watch how magical your stash of fabrics can be. Let’s talk about how to get organized so that you can create wonderful quilts using the stash of fabric you have in your sewing room. Lots of ideas for organization and quilt ideas will be shared. Come ready to be inspired. (A1) “T-Shirt Quilts – Barb’s Way” by Barbara Raisbeck. T-shirt quilts are a huge hit for kids and adults alike. They make the best gift for a high school graduate to take to college for their dorm bed. Barb will show you her method to assemble your t-shirts, hats, emblems, etc. into a quick, fun, quilt without a lot of math. You will go home ready to make your own t-shirt quilt. (A3) “Using Threadwork to Embellish Garments” by Lorraine Torrence. Slides and examples of garments using Threadwork as their primary source of embellishment will inspire and encourage you to explore couching, bobbin work, quilting, hand and machine embroidery, as well as other forms of threadwork. An informative handout will help you get started with your creative clothing experiments. (A10) “Wheels and Spokes and Plates, Oh My!” by Judy Hasheider. Enjoy this trunk show of various Dresden Plate quilts with demonstration on how to create many of the looks that make it more fascinating than one might think. (A17) “Borders by Design” by Lynn Alme. Have you ever wondered how to create the perfect border for your quilt? Multiple borders can totally change the look of your quilt. With a little simple math you can create some beautiful borders. Lynn will bring many of her quilts to show you different borders. (B15) “Civil War Era – Quilts and Stories” by Pat Ehrenberg. This lecture discusses the differences in the North and South daily life, popular styles of quilts, fabrics and blocks, the invention of the sewing machine, slave quilts, the Underground Railroad and more. Many quilt samples are shown. View a demonstration of wool carding for preparation for spinning and quilt batts. And enjoy a treat of a popular Civil War food. (B16) “Diagnostic Sergery” by Betty Mitchell. Your serger should be your best sewing friend, not an expensive dust collector. Bring your questions and frustrations and leave with inspiration and a greater understanding of how to use these wonderful machines. This session will include a trunk show of serger projects and is offered by an instructor with 30 years of serger teaching experience. Please bring at least one written question or frustration. (B5)

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“Endless Uses for All your Scraps” by Tisha Sandberg. Scrap quilts are great, but what about other unique ideas for using everything from that last leftover piece of fabric to the smallest scraps you’d usually throw away. Enjoy a trunk show of ideas for scraps of every size and ideas for repurposing some unusual items as well. (B14) “ExPressives Monograms” by Rhonda Horvath. We know how popular monograms are currently…well Rhonda designed a booklet called “ExPressives” which includes each letter of the alphabet in three sizes. Come learn how you can create personalized gifts using your scraps and embellishments. (B12) “Flooded with Color” by Frieda Anderson. Frieda will not only reveal her techniques for dyeing gorgeous fabrics but will also share her knowledge and expertise of dyeing fabrics for over 25 years and techniques of how to achieve rich hues and deep color. She will walk you step-by-step through the process of dyeing beautiful gradations of color using ordinary household measuring tools and easy to follow directions. Your quilts can be flooded with color too. (B7) “Green & Gold Gala” by Janna Zimmerman. A brainstorm of stitchable project ideas you can craft for your favorite sports fan. We love the green/gold, but any team colors will do. (B8) “Learn to Use Quilting Designs” by Joanie Zeier Poole. If you panic when your quilting pattern tells you to Quilt as Desired, this class is for you! More than just telling you to learn new sources of quilting designs, Joanie will demonstrate how to adapt motifs to fill all areas of a quilt, blocks, setting triangles and multi-sized borders. You will learn to resize any designs for paper piecing, appliqué, patchwork and quilting designs and she will show you simple marking solutions that you will use for all of your projects. (B9) “Lots of Logs” by Ann Wanke. One of the oldest quilt blocks is still one of the most loved quilts. Learn basic techniques to creating lots of different log cabin quilts. You won’t believe how much fun you can have with this simple quilt block. Ann will share many different variations of this traditional block. (B1) “Mitered Borders and Bias Binding” by Barbara Raisbeck. Barb has perfected an easy way to do mitered borders and bias binding. She will use a slide presentation to show you how this is done. She will discuss when mitered borders should be used and why you would use a bias binding. You will receive a handout that will outline the process in doing both of these techniques. (B3) “Notan: The Dark-Light/Positive-Negative Principle for Quilters” by Lorraine Torrence. The study of Notan involves learning the relationship of dark and light, positive and negative and how important this is in your quilts. See slides of paper cut exercises, including traditional black and white Notan paper cuts, watch a demonstration of it and see slides of other quilts that exemplify successful use of foreground/background and positive negative. This introduction of Notan will strengthen your use of backgrounds in your quilts and make the darks and lights work together in a mutually supportive way. (B10) “Oh, the Possibilities” by Judy Hasheider. See this trunk show of many quilts and how to change them up to create your own quilt. Remember, a pattern is nothing more than a suggestion. (B17) “Origami Tops and Dresses” by Emma Seabrooke. Have fun folding and sewing fabric squares to make a fashionable top of six squares or seven squares, make two dresses, and a couple jackets. One of the jackets is pieced like a crazy quilt. Learn how to cut squares of knit, lace or other beautiful stretch-type fabrics, sew them together, then fold and sew your way to a fun blouse or dress. See many sample garments and learn the two measurements needed to create the correct size for you. (B6) “Pre-cut Fabrics” by Monique Dillard. Pre-cut fabrics are a staple in a quilter’s stash. Monique will break down the different types of pre-cuts and show examples of how to use them. Giveaways included! (B13) “Stitch, Tangle and Bling” by Pam Damour. Join Pam for inspiration while she shows you the easy step-by-step break down on how to create Zentangle® patterns. Zentangle® is an art form that teaches complex designs in an easy and fun method. See why Zentangle® is the most often searched word on Pinterest. Pam will create designs both in ink and on a long arm quilting machine, then enjoy her trunk show as she shows you how you can enhance your home décor, quilting, garment and embroidery projects. Your handout will include several patterns to try once you get home. (B11) “Towards the Dark and Other Lies about Pressing” by Beth Ferrier. Want to ramp up your piecing skills a couple of notches? Learn how just a few new tricks with your iron will take your piecing from good to awesome. (B4)

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“Background Bonanza” by Joanie Zeier Poole. From frolicking fills to simple stippling, filling your quilt top with interesting patterns is not only possible with machine quilting, Joanie encourages it. The texture of the background of the quilt is the topic for this one-hour presentation. Learn the structure of many fill patterns and what to plan for when machine quilting these patterns. Your imagination will be ignited when you see all of the examples Joanie shows you from her own quilts. (C9) “Button Strategies for Garment Makers” by Lorraine Torrence. Sometimes the buttons on a garment perform the simple utilitarian function of closing a garment and sometimes they become the star of the embellishment show. See examples of garments with just-the-right-buttons and ideas for making and using different buttons to doll-up your creative clothing. (C10) “Blackin’s Pre-cut Motifs” by Rhonda Horvath. At RagSpun Studio, Rhonda is always coming up with new fun ideas…and Blackin’s are her newest creation. Learn how to use these pre-cut motifs to create not one but two projects from one Blackin. She has many shapes from angels to flowers to bears. (C12) “Designing Fabric” by Monique Dillard. Have you ever wondered how fabric is designed? Through her experience designing fabric for Maywood Studio, Monique will explain the step-by-step process of fabric design from the initial idea to the end product. Examples will be shown. (C13) “Dye, Paint, Print, Draw on Fabric” by Tisha Sandberg. The variety of products and techniques for adding color and design to fabric gets bigger every day. With the addition of liquid textile medium, even ordinary colored pencils can add permanent color to fabric. We'll cover everything from hand-dying to fabric paints and markers, and explore the pros and cons of each. There will be lots of examples to look at and resources for supplies. Leave with enough information to get started and not waste money on supplies you never use. (C14) “Fat Quarter Chevron Quilt” by Barbara Raisbeck. Chevrons are all the rage right now. Barb will show you how to take a pile of fat quarters and turn them into a wonderful chevron quilt. She focuses on the proper pressing so those corners come together without a lot of extra stress. (C3) “Frugal Seamstress” by Anne St. Clair. Frugal Anne has taken a single knit top pattern and come up with eight different necklines that will create a complete wardrobe of tops for leisure, business or an evening out. Session includes a trunk show of each change. Optional instructional handout for a fee of $8.00. (C2 & D2) “Fun Fast Fusing” by Frieda Anderson. In this one-hour PowerPoint presentation Frieda will share her inspiration, design process for making quilts and dyeing fabric as well as fun techniques for creating award-winning quilts. (C7) “Fun with Sergers” by Joan Sachs. Join Joan as she shares her expertise in a trunk show of serger projects that will clearly show you her passion for using a serger. With many years of teaching sewing and serger classes, she specializes in creating one-of-a-kind decoratively serged projects. Fox Valley Technical College students refer to her as the “Serger Queen.” (C17) “Log Cabin Love Affair” by Lynn Alme. The Log Cabin quilt pattern has been a long standing favorite over the years due to the simplicity of the design as well as its versatility. In this trunk show and lecture, Lynn will show you a variety of log cabin quilts. You will see quilts with the traditional log cabin style as well as some with a modern twist. (C15) “Prepared to Quilt” by Beth Ferrier. Whether you do your own quilting or quilt by checkbook, learn how to get the quilt top ready for successful machine quilting. (C4) “Professional Home Décor Embraces Elegant Embroidery” by Pam Damour. Join Pam, the Decorating Diva while she shares with you the newest techniques from her latest book, “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Learn about which stabilizers work best for each technique, how to make 3-D embroidery, easy binding, endless borders, scalloped edges, pleated trims and more! Pam will wow you with her techniques, samples and sense of humor. (C11) “Scrap Crazy” by Ann Wanke. Are you going “crazy” trying to figure out what to do with all of those scraps piling up in your sewing room? Learn how easy a crazy quilt and variations can be with these template sets. Lots of ideas will be shown using these great sets. Don’t have a lot of scraps? Pre-cuts will work well too. After this class you will go home with lots of ideas to use it up. (C1)

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“Sewing Sewphisticated Knits Using Stay Tapes” by Emma Seabrooke. Learn to love and understand working with knits. Knits travel well, wear well and feel wonderful on your body. Why be afraid to sew with them when they can be so comfortable to wear? Enjoy this class and be shown the many ways Emma’s stay tapes can make a difference for each of your garments. There are different techniques that should be used on each type of knit. Easy hems, straight side seam, facing a neckline and how about those sweater knits that don’t recover. You will never be afraid of knits again. (C6) “Study in Color” by Pat Ehrenberg. See how color choices can change the look of quilts and quilt blocks. Demonstrations on how changing colors and values, and rearranging can make a big difference in your quilts. Learn how to look at the value and contrast in fabrics instead of the print or design. You will also have fun looking at the imaginative use of ugly fabrics and the amazing results. (C16) “Tuffet Demo” by Betty Mitchell. Tuffets are ‘sew’ easy to make and so popular too. They are also a great scrap project. This will be a start to finish demo on how to create a tuffet. You will receive a complete list of products needed and where to find them. Some of the more difficult to find products will be available for purchase. (C5) “Waterproof Polyurethane Laminated Fabric” by Janna Zimmerman. PUL: A great product we LOVE…but what is it? How do you sew with it? Long list of great project ideas for everyday use and gifts to give. (C8)

“Art Quilts for the Non-Artist” by Tisha Sandberg. Not an artist? No problem. Anyone with a desire to do something different can create an art quilt. We'll discuss a few simple, easy to understand ideas guaranteed to take the fear out of creating something out-of-the-box. A variety of methods and materials will be discussed and there will be a trunk show of examples to look at. (D14)

“Button Appraisal” by Jill Weise. Bring your buttons for Jill to tell you age, material and price estimate. Learn from others about their buttons for an educated but fun hour with Jill. (D13)

“Creative Clothing for Every Body” by Lorraine Torrence. Are you one of those people who says "When I lose 50 pounds, I will be more willing to make interesting and creative clothing for myself…or when I get taller I'll look better in my clothes?" A demonstration/trunk show of garments in different styles and how they achieve different results on the same body type - and other body types. See life-sized paper dolls in different body types and paper doll clothes that flatter them. You will walk out feeling better about your body and more willing to sew for yourself. (D10)

“Designer T’s” by Betty Mitchell. Take a basic t-shirt pattern and see how easily you can adapt for a designer look. The session will include a discussion on where to find your initial pattern and a trunk show on how to adapt to a designer look. Fabric sources will also be discussed. (D5)

“Foundation Fun” by Ann Wanke. Learn the basics and beyond of foundation piecing (also known as paper piecing). Foundation piecing will give you perfect points and mesmerizing miniature quilts. Learn how easy it is to foundation piece. Have you tried foundation piecing and are still feeling confused? Ann will help you understand the process to make you a success at this technique. (D1)

“How to Create, Sell and Profit from your Pattern Designs” by Rhonda Horvath. Have a creative mind and want to profit from it? Rhonda has been in the business since 2003 and she sells her patterns nationwide. Learn how to take your ideas and turn them in to a profitable business. (D12)

“I Don’t Lie, I Embellish” by Beth Ferrier. Add dimension, interest and fun to your appliqué projects with simple embroidery stitches and a couple of swipes with watercolor pencils. (D4)

“Intentional Improvisational Quilting: Exacting Freezer Paper Piecing Technique” by Frieda Anderson. In this PowerPoint presentation Frieda will share with you how she is inspired by nature to draw and sketch improvisational designs and then uses exact freezer paper curved piecing to achieve stunning results. (D7)

“Ivy Wreath: The Making of a Machine Quilted Treasure” by Joanie Zeier Poole. In the tradition of the great wholecloth quilts, learn to transform a solid piece of fabric into a work of beauty or transfer this knowledge to any quilt you make. Joanie

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takes time to demonstrate and discuss each step of the process of making this elegant quilt. Focus on refined free-motion techniques: curvilinear motifs, grids, and stippling. Class also includes information on essential supplies. (D9) “Light-Up Your Favorite Fabric” by Judy Gauthier. Make your own lampshade without having to use sticky adhesives or cutting unusual curves. These lamp shades are for hanging lamps. You don't even need a surface to set them on. All you need is an outlet. Find out how easy it is to make one, two or three! (D17) “Magic Miters and More” by Pam Damour. Learn how to execute perfect miters to professionally finish the corners of your home décor, garments and quilting projects. See techniques of mitered corners with and without linings, mitered banding and more. You’ll never be afraid to attempt a miter again. (D11) “Oh, Those Wonderful Pets” by Janna Zimmerman. We all have them in the family…pets who are more like children than 4-legged creatures. Show them how much we love ‘em! A hundred different pet projects to get your creative juices flowing. Stitched cuties to no-sew ideas to painted projects everybody can do. (D8) “Scan n’ Cut” by Joyce Clark. If you like to appliqué in your quilting or home décor projects, then this is the tool for you. Joyce will demonstrate Brother’s Scan & Cut equipment to show you how easily you can cut your appliqué pieces out of fabric without tracing and spending precious sewing time when you can go quickly to your machine and start appliquéing on your quilt project. Includes the scanning feature, cutting your fabric, saving designs, enlarging designs and preparing your fabric prior to cutting. (D16) “Scrappy Hills and Valleys” by Barbara Raisbeck. You know those layer cakes you bought just because they were so cute? This quilt starts with layer cake 10” squares or other 10” squares from your scrap pile and makes a wonderful new scrappy quilt. This is one of Barb’s favorite quilts. In this class we focus a lot on the proper pressing techniques to get your quilts to go together easily. (D3) “Totally Terrific Trims” by Emma Seabrooke. Have you ever looked and looked for a trim to match a garment or tried to find something to finish an edge or create a special detail that you have seen on a garment and they don’t sell this trim or edging at the local stores? How would you like to make your own special trims and details? You can on a serger, with Emma’s stay tapes, some fabulous threads and some class time with Emma. These are not hard to do, can be matched easily to your garment, applied by machine or by hand, and will get you many compliments. Come see some samples of trims, edgings, flat trims to finish an edge around a front placket, trims you can braid or create your own barber pole like trim, trims that look like soutache. Emma will get you motivated and teach you simple ways to turn a nice garment into a classic one. (D6) “What’s New?” by Pam See. After 25 years in the quilting industry, Pam still gets amazed at some of the new/old things she finds at Quilt Market. Come and be amazed with Pam at the WOW notions, patterns and techniques she discovered at last Quilt Market. Also, see Pam’s latest quilt pattern designs. (D15)

“All Squared Up” by Ann Wanke. Be inspired to use squares – mini-charms, charm squares and layer cakes. Let Ann show you how much time and cutting you can save by starting with different squares. Lots of inspiration and creative ideas for using this popular shape will be shown. Free patterns to all who attend. (E1) “Another Slice” by Patti Hellenbrand. Enjoy this trunk show of endless possibilities using 10” square packets. (E14) “Beautiful Buttons” by Jill Weise. Learn about button history, dates and pricing in this very educational, fun, fast-paced class. (E13) “Camisoles for Any Figure” by Anne St. Clair. Anne has designed her own patterns for chemise or princess-style camisoles. She will show you how to make adjustments for your unique size including a no-nonsense full bust adjustment. Kit fee: $3.00. (E2)

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“Conquer the “Y” by Beth Ferrier. Dread the dreaded “Y” seam? Well no more. Learn how easily the shapes can be cut (with no special tools) and sewn with just a few simple tips. (E4) “Cover Those Couch Pillows” by Janna Zimmerman. Turn those boring couch pillows into a focal point in your living space. Easy slip-cover transformation even a beginner can accomplish. See how buttons, Velcro and zippers can be functional and decorative. (E8) “Easy No Cost Embellishment” by Pam See. You bought that machine with 1,000 decorative stitches, now what do you do with them? Take this class and learn easy ways to embellish with threads and the decorative stitches you already have on your machine. See a trunk show of examples and learn techniques for different fabrics, threads and designs. Garments, home décor, accessories and quilting applications included. Free pattern to all who attend. (E15) “Embellish Me” by Rhonda Horvath. Do you have quilt projects that you have completed and you look at it and think…it still needs something? Rhonda has your answer. Learn how to take a boring project and bring it to life with embellishments. You won’t believe how it will change your project. (E12) “Finishing School” by Pam Damour. Do you ever wonder how the professional workrooms create all those great looks? It’s not hard, once you know the secrets. Learn how to finish all your sewing projects from home décor to quilting to apparel using embellishments and finishing techniques used by the pros. Demonstrations include how to make welt cord, double welt, faux piping, ruffles and twisted cord. (E11) “It’s Modern and It’s Scrappy” by Barbara Raisbeck. Barb is known for her scrappy quilts. In this class she goes one step further. She has been making scrappy quilts that read VERY modern. She will share with you some of her techniques, fabric choices and patterns she uses when making her newest quilts. (E3) “Machine Quilting Trunk Show and Open Forum” by Joanie Zeier Poole. Following tradition at Quilting Expo, come in and relax at the end of this inspiring day for a trunk showing of Joanie’s original, award-winning quilts. In this informal round table environment you are invited to discuss topics related to the construction of your quilt tops intended to be machine quilted. You will be introduced to inspirational ideas for conceiving and producing quilts, unlike traditional methods. Joanie’s hope is that you will become intrigued and learn to fill empty spaces of your quilts with beautiful designs or maybe even some significant images relevant to your life. (E9) “Making Your Own Umbrella” by Judy Gauthier. Find out how simple it is to make your own umbrella. This is not a hands-on workshop but the step-by-step instruction so that you can go home and make your own using the umbrella frame and pattern that is sold through Bungalow Quilting and Yarn. All you need is regular quilting cotton for these umbrellas. Get information on waterproofing them as well. (E17) “Scalloped Trims – Tips and Techniques” by Betty Mitchell. Betty never wanted to make another scallop until she used the Quick Point Scalloped Rulers. Now she has three patterns that use the rulers as well as a lively trunk show that includes projects for clothing, home décor and accessories. Join the fun and see how easy it is to be creative with scallops. (E5) “Scraps to Scrumptious” by Emma Seabrooke. Join Emma for a quiet ending to a great day and see how you can use those great scraps that you always have left over from all your sewing projects. Put them together to make garments or create a fabric to cut out a garment or how about decorating a new or already worn garment to re-invent into a new piece for the wardrobe. There is no end of ways to use those scraps, and Emma wants to share some of her ideas with you. (E6) “Sewing with Leather” by Lorraine Torrence. Learn some simple tips and techniques for sewing with leather such as how to finish seams, make bound buttonholes in leather and press the wrinkles out of suede. It's not as difficult as you might think. (E10) “Walks in the Woods with George” by Frieda Anderson. This lecture and PowerPoint presentation covers Frieda’s inspiration for her quilts taken from nature. She will share how her daily walks in the woods with George her Jack Russell Terrier affects her quilting design ideas and what designs she quilts on her quilts. (E7) “Yoga for Sewers and Quilters” by Kathy Eichinger. Have you ever gotten lost in your sewing project only to realize you’ve developed a sore, stiff sensation between your shoulders, a nagging pain in your neck or tightness in your lower back? If so, this is the class for you! Kathy will show you how to incorporate easy chair yoga stretches in-between your stitches. (E16)

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Fox Valley Technical College Oshkosh Information

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All registrations start January 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. All registrations end March 14 at Noon.

Fox Valley Technical College will be shut down for Holiday Break from December 24, 2015 to January 3, 2016. We will not be available to take phone calls during this time. Our normal business hours are M-TH 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and F’s 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for January 6, 2016 when we will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for semester in-service.

Meanwhile…If you have questions, jot them down here and we will be happy to answer them when you call. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Online: Online registration starts January 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Online registration ends March 14, 2016 at Noon

It’s easy and takes just minutes.

After a few simple steps you can register any time/anywhere.

Know your schedule instantly.

No wait! Find out which sessions have availability and register for those immediately.

Pay online.

We accept credit/debit cards and e-check (from a checking or savings account) online. Please note: A fee of 2.75% is applied to all credit/debit card payments. No fee for e-check payments. You can also send a check in the mail.

Receive email confirmation of your registered sessions and supply lists.

The day of the event you will check-in and receive your name tag, meal tickets, and other materials.

R e g i s t r a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n

Make sure we have your correct email address.

*Sorry, absolutely no refunds granted after March 14, 2016 at Noon.

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REGISTER ONLINE AT www.fvtc.edu/mytraining

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2. Select method of payment

For registration assistance: 920-233-9191 ext. 0

Upon registration, you will receive confirmation emails.

3. You will need to log into PayPath with the same Student ID and Password as your MyTraining account. You can then pay with a checking or savings account or credit/debit card. If you pay with a credit or debit card, there is a fee of 2.75%. There is no fee for the e-check from your checking or savings account.

STEP 7: Payment

1. Click on “Make a Payment”

Friday Hands-on Workshop In-State Fees: $69.99

Ages 62+ $37.89 Out-of-State Fees: $86.04 Ages 62+ $53.94 Friday Night/Dinner Program In-State Fees: $36.99

Ages 62+ $24.15 Out-of-State Fees: $43.41 Ages 62+ $30.57 Saturday Workshops In-State Fees: $69.99

Ages 62+ $37.89 Out-of-State Fees: $86.04 Ages 62+ $53.94

*Sorry, absolutely no refunds granted after March 14, 2016 at Noon.

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Mail: Mail-in registrations start January 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Mail-in registrations end March 14, 2016 at Noon. Complete one registration form for each person attending. Feel free to make copies as needed. Complete BOTH sides of this registration form and mail with payment (checks payable to FVTC) to:

Fox Valley Technical College, Attention: Sewing Expo Registration 150 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh WI 54902

You will receive a confirmation notice after your registration is processed.

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS ON REGISTRATION FORM Phone: Phone registrations start March 7 by calling (920) 233-9191 then “0” for registration department. No phone registrations accepted before that date. Phone registrations end March 14, 2016 at Noon.

M a i l - I n R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m

R e g i s t r a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n C o n t i n u e d

Complete BOTH sides of this registration form and mail with payment to: Fox Valley Technical College, Attention: Sewing Expo Registration, 150 North Campbell Rd, Oshkosh WI 54902

*Sorry, absolutely no refunds granted after March 14, 2016 at Noon.

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Friday: All Day Hands-On Workshop Class Sessions 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class # 64137

In-State Fees: $69.99/$37.89 ages 62 and over or Out-of-State Fees: $86.04/$53.94 ages 62 and over Please indicate choices below – list your preference of 1st, 2nd & 3rd in case your first choice is filled.

Choice Session Class Title Instructor

A Amish Homes Monique Dillard B Best Kept Secrets in Decorating Pam Damour C Color Explorations Lorraine Torrence D Craft a Custom Bra Anne St. Clair E Cutting Cake Patti Hellenbrand F Design Your Own Stack and Whack Quilts Tisha Sandberg G Down Home Logs Lynn Alme H Great Buckets to Hold Your Stuff Caryl Brix I Great Outdoors Background Fill Pattern Sampler Joanie Zeier Poole J Hexagon Star Quilt Pat Ehrenberg K Landscape Painting with Fabric (Moonlight on Winter Birches) Susan Hoffmann L Lillebet’s Bouquet Beth Ferrier M Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery Angie Steveson N Make Your Own Umbrella Judy Gauthier O Pant Draping Emma Seabrooke P Photo Opportunity Janna Zimmerman Q Scrap Stew Ann Wanke R Sea Side Village Frieda Anderson S Smoothing Iron Judy Hasheider T T-Shirt Quilts – Barb’s Way Barb Raisbeck U Three Thread Wonders Betty Mitchell

Saturday: Workshop Session Class Choices 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Class # 64139

In-State Fees: $69.99/$37.89 ages 62 and over or Out-of-State Fees: $86.04/$53.94 ages 62 and over Choose one Hands-On Workshop or Up to Five One-Hour Workshops

Hands-On Workshop: Please note: These three hands-on workshops are held at Oshkosh Senior Center located right next to FVTC. There is no need to choose a lunch time if taking one of these three Hands-On Workshops. 1. “Great Stand-up, Fold-up Tote” by Caryl Brix 2. “Landscape with Fabric – Red Sky at Morning” by Susan Hoffmann 3. “Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery” by Angie Steveson One-Hour Workshops: Please indicate choices below – for each session (A, B, C, D, E) list your preference of 1st, 2nd & 3rd in case your first choice is filled.

Session A 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Session B 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Session C 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Session D 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Session E 4:00-5:00 p.m.

A1 Stash Magic B1 Lots of Logs C1 Scrap Crazy D1 Foundation Fun E1 All Squared Up

A2 & B2 (2 sessions) - Ditch the Muslin C2 & D2 (2 sessions) - Frugal Seamstress E2 Camisoles for Any...

A3 T-Shirt Quilts… B3 Mitered Borders… C3 Fat Quarter Chevron... D3 Scrappy Hills and… E3 It’s Modern and…

A4 Glue Basting B4 Towards the Dark… C4 Prepared to Quilt D4 I Don’t Lie, I… E4 Conquer the “Y”

A5 Keys to Success… B5 Diagnostic Sergery C5 Tuffet Demo D5 Designer T’s E5 Scalloped Trims…

A6 Making Designer… B6 Origami Tops and… C6 Sewing Sewphisticated D6 Totally Terrific… E6 Scraps to… A7 Really Free Motion… B7 Flooded with Color C7 Fun Fast Fusing D7 Intentional… E7 Walks in Woods… A8 Fridge Frame B8 Green & Gold Gala C8 Waterproof PUL… D8 Oh Those Wonderful E8 Cover Those Couch... A9 It’s All in the Detail… B9 Learn to Use… C9 Background Bonanza D9 Ivy Wreath: The… E9 Machine Quilting… A10 Using Threadwork… B10 Notan: The Dark… C10 Button Strategies… D10 Creative Clothing… E10 Sewing w/Leather A11 Passion for Pillows B11 Stitch, Tangle and… C11 Professional Home… D11 Magic Miters… E11 Finishing School A12 Floor Wax B12 ExPressives… C12 Blackin’s Pre-cut… D12 How to Create… E12 Embellish Me A13 Do the Math B13 Pre-cut Fabrics C13 Designing Fabrics D13 Button Appraisal E13 Beautiful Buttons A14 Design your Own… B14 Endless Uses… C14 Die, Paint, Print… D14 Art Quilts for… E14 Another Slice A15 Stash Busting B15 Borders by Design C15 Log Cabin Love… D15 What’s New? E15 Easy No Cost… A16 Road to Freedom B16 Civil War Era… C16 Study in Color D16 Scan n’ Cut E16 Yoga for Sewers… A17 Wheels and Spokes B17 Oh, the Possibilities C17 Fun with Sergers D17 Light-Up Your… E17 Making Umbrella A18 I do not want a

class this hour

B18 I do not want a class this hour

C18 I do not want a class this hour

D18 I do not want a class this hour

E18 I do not want a class this hour

Choose lunch time in order of preference…1st, 2nd and 3rd

Do not choose a lunch time if taking a Hands-On Workshops. 11:00-11:40 a.m. 11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 12:20-1:00 p.m.

Please check here if you are willing to help presenter in seminars.

Friday Evening: Buffet Dinner Program 6:00-9:30 p.m. Class # 64138

In-State Fees:

$36.99/$24.15 ages 62 and over Out-of-State Fees:

$43.41/$30.57 ages 62 and over

Please indicate you would like to attend by

placing a check mark in the box.

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Fox Valley Technical College 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition

Division: Large Quilts (minimum perimeter of 280 inches)

First Prize - $175.00 Gift Basket Second Prize - $125.00 Gift Basket Third Prize - $100.00 Gift Basket

Drawing: Accepted entries have a chance to win a New Husqvarna Viking or Bernina Sewing Machine.*

Sewing Machine Sponsors

Husqvarna Viking – Donated by Bonnie Welsch, Owner of Sew ‘n Sew of Appleton and Waupaca The Opal 650 allows you to experience the power of modern technology with the exclusive Sewing Advisor feature providing expert guidance in your sewing situation, a large 8 inch sewing space, large graphic display, plenty of programming possibilities and memories, and 160 beautiful stitches. Bernina – Donated by Michael Carmichael and his daughter Mikey Stencil of Life’s a Stitch of Appleton and De Pere The Bernina 330 is great for free-motion sewing and quilting while offering a successful combination of precision, design and user-friendliness. Includes standard accessories, 40 stitch patterns, 9 needle positions, automatic buttonhole, five presser feet, free arm extension table, built-in memory function and needle threader, bright LED sewing light and an easily navigable LCD display.

Drawings will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Winner must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Register early – limited seating.

*Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winning baskets.

Contest Rules Open to amateur quilt makers. Amateur quilt makers are defined as entries created by anyone who has never taught quilt construction for

a fee, published books on the subject of quilting, professionally made money from their sale of quilts through selling, designing or stitching. Employees and adjunct faculty of show management or sewing machine sponsors are not eligible. A person may only win in one quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories division or category.

There will be two separate categories. First category will be entries that are solely completed by the person applying to the competition. The second category will be entries that are solely pieced by the person applying to the competition and quilted commercially or by a second person. All persons who stitched on the quilt, including the quilter, must be listed on the entry form. Each entry requires a separate entry form.

Entries must be pieced by person named on entry form and must be in show condition, clean, free from odors, and/or pet hairs. Intake committee reserves the right to reject items that are not appropriate or ready for display. Unfinished items or items displayed in any previous Fox Valley Technical College Sewing and Quilting Expo are ineligible.

All quilts must have three layers and may be quilted by hand, machine or both, but not tied. No items constructed from pre-cut or stamped kits are allowed. Quilts must be a single unit and not framed with metal, wood, etc.

Entries must have a fabric label securely sewn to the backside with quilt title, name, address and telephone number of the entrant. All entries must have a sewn-in 4” rod pocket. Large quilts must have its rod pocket sewn approximately 84” from the bottom to prevent quilt touching the floor. If sleeves are not sewn in and placed properly, entry will not be accepted.

Size of quilt is restricted to a minimum perimeter of 280 inches. Judges have the right to move entry to a different category as they see fit. Each entry form must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and two colored photographs: one full view showing all quilt edges and

one close-up showing quilting detail. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. Entry form and photographs are to be sent to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. All photographs become property of Fox Valley Technical College for publicity and/or publication use and will not be returned.

All quilts will be juried by an intake committee. The intake committee reserves the right to reject any entry. Decisions by jury intake committee are final. If accepted, applicants will be notified with an acceptance letter by March 11, 2016.

Accepted entries must be hand delivered to Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI on Friday, March 18, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. ONLY, using the drop-off/pick-up form enclosed with contest acceptance letter. Entries must be available for display at Fox Valley Technical College, Oshkosh, WI on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and until March 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Entry may be picked up at 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2016. Expect to show your ID to claim your entry.

Each category will offer first, second, and third place gift baskets. Decision of judges is final. Notification of jurors and their decision of prizewinner will be announced at the buffet dinner evening program on March 18, 2016. Gift basket winners need not be present to win.

All quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories divisions and categories will be combined for drawing of sewing machines. Drawing will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Unlike the basket winners, winner of sewing machine drawing must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings. Evening program has limited seating. Register early.

The right to not award gift basket prizes and sewing machine drawings is reserved by FVTC if there are insufficient entries. Filing of your signed application signifies agreement with these conditions. Quilts and/or persons who made them may be photographed

and/or videotaped for promotional purposes.

TO ENTER – Send 1. Completed entry form (on back) to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Tech, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. 2. Two colored photographs identified with your name on them: one full view showing all quilt edges and one close-up showing quilting details. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. 3. Business size (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope (49 cents postage) for each entry.

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Fox Valley Technical College 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition

Division: Large Quilts (minimum perimeter of 280 inches)

ENTRY FORM (One form per entry – May be reproduced)

Portions of this registration information may be used for promotional purposes. Please print or type. Photocopies are acceptable.

(Please Print or Type)

Name________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________________State ______________ Zip _______________

Home Phone (____) _______________ Cell Phone (____) _______________ Email ______________________________________

Category: _____ Solely pieced and quilted by person applying OR

_____ Solely pieced by person applying and quilted commercially or by a second person.

Company or person who quilted it:___________________________City:___________________________

For the purpose of description, please indicate the following:

Quilt Title: _____________________________________________ Quilt Colors: _________________________________________

Total Perimeter: _____________________ Inches of width across top: ____________ Inches length long: _____________ (Inches of top, bottom and both sides added together)

Pattern Used: __________ Commercial pattern OR _________ Self designed If commercial pattern, name of pattern & author: _______________________________________________________

Construction: _____Hand pieced _____Machine pieced _____Hand appliquéd _____Machine appliquéd _____Embellished (Check all that apply) Quilting: ____Hand ____Home machine quilted ____ Long arm machine

Year quilt was finished: __________________________________________________________________________________________ I was a previous sewing machine winner: Yes_____ No_____ Entry of the above item means that I will abide by the rules and decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that Fox Valley Technical College will take every precaution to protect my entry, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control. Exhibitor holds harmless and waives all subrogation rights in connection with any loss or damage of any display items submitted to Fox Valley Technical College for use in the 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition. As an entrant applicant my signature grants Fox Valley Technical College and its designated sponsors the right to photograph my entry for publication, advertising or promotional use. Photographs become the property of Fox Valley Technical College.

Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________

Brief Artist Description and Statement for Show Display In the space below give a concise brief description or story of the quilt, colors, techniques, fabrics and surface design elements used to create this entry. This will be printed on the quilt label at the show.

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Fox Valley Technical College

2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition Division: Medium and Small Quilts (maximum perimeter of 279 inches)

First Prize - $150.00 Gift Basket Second Prize - $100.00 Gift Basket Third Prize - $75.00 Gift Basket

Drawing: Accepted entries have a chance to win a New Husqvarna Viking or Bernina Sewing Machine.*

Sewing Machine Sponsors

Husqvarna Viking – Donated by Bonnie Welsch, Owner of Sew ‘n Sew of Appleton and Waupaca The Opal 650 allows you to experience the power of modern technology with the exclusive Sewing Advisor feature providing expert guidance in your sewing situation, a large 8 inch sewing space, large graphic display, plenty of programming possibilities and memories, and 160 beautiful stitches. Bernina – Donated by Michael Carmichael and his daughter Mikey Stencil of Life’s a Stitch of Appleton and De Pere The Bernina 330 is great for free-motion sewing and quilting while offering a successful combination of precision, design and user-friendliness. Includes standard accessories, 40 stitch patterns, 9 needle positions, automatic buttonhole, five presser feet, free arm extension table, built-in memory function and needle threader, bright LED sewing light and an easily navigable LCD display.

Drawings will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Winner must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Register early – limited seating.

*Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winning baskets.

Contest Rules Open to amateur quilt makers. Amateur quilt makers are defined as entries created by anyone who has never taught quilt construction for

a fee, published books on the subject of quilting, professionally made money from their sale of quilts through selling, designing or stitching. Employees and adjunct faculty of show management or sewing machine sponsors are not eligible. A person may only win in one quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories division or category.

There will be two separate categories. First category will be entries that are solely completed by the person applying to the competition. The second category will be entries that are solely pieced by the person applying to the competition and quilted commercially or by a second person. All persons who stitched on the quilt, including the quilter, must be listed on the entry form. Each entry requires a separate entry form.

Entries must be pieced by person named on entry form and must be in show condition, clean, free from odors, and/or pet hairs. Intake committee reserves the right to reject items that are not appropriate or ready for display. Unfinished items or items displayed in any previous Fox Valley Technical College Sewing and Quilting Expo are ineligible.

All quilts must have three layers and may be quilted by hand, machine or both, but not tied. No items constructed from pre-cut or stamped kits are allowed. Quilts must be a single unit and not framed with metal, wood, etc.

Entries must have a fabric label securely sewn to the backside with quilt title, name, address and telephone number of the entrant. All entries must have a sewn-in 4” rod pocket. If quilts are long in length, they must have its rod pocket sewn approximately 84” from the bottom to prevent quilt touching the floor. If sleeves are not sewn in and placed properly, entry will not be accepted.

Size of quilt is restricted to a minimum perimeter of 201 inches and a maximum perimeter of 279 inches. Judges have the right to move entry to a different category as they see fit.

Each entry form must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and two colored photographs: one full view showing all quilt edges and one close-up showing quilting detail. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. Entry form and photographs are to be sent to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. All photographs become property of Fox Valley Technical College for publicity and/or publication use and will not be returned.

All quilts will be juried by an intake committee. The intake committee reserves the right to reject any entry. Decisions by jury intake committee are final. If accepted, applicants will be notified with an acceptance letter by March 11, 2016.

Accepted entries must be hand delivered to Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI on Friday, March 18, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. ONLY, using the drop-off/pick-up form enclosed with contest acceptance letter. Entries must be available for display at Fox Valley Technical College, Oshkosh, WI on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and until March 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Entry may be picked up at 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2016. Expect to show your ID to claim your entry.

Each category will offer first, second, and third place gift baskets. Decision of judges is final. Notification of jurors and their decision of prizewinner will be announced at the buffet dinner evening program on March 18, 2016. Gift basket winners need not be present to win.

All quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories divisions and categories will be combined for drawing of sewing machines. Drawing will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Unlike the basket winners, winner of sewing machine drawing must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings. Evening program has limited seating. Register early.

The right to not award gift basket prizes and sewing machine drawings is reserved by FVTC if there are insufficient entries. Filing of your signed application signifies agreement with these conditions. Quilts and/or persons who made them may be photographed

and/or videotaped for promotional purposes.

TO ENTER – Send 1. Completed entry form (on back) to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Tech, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. 2. Two colored photographs identified with your name on them: one full view showing all quilt edges and one close-up showing quilting details. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. 3. Business size (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope (49 cents postage) for each entry.

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Fox Valley Technical College

2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition Division: Medium and Small Quilts (maximum perimeter of 279 inches)

ENTRY FORM (One form per entry – May be reproduced)

Portions of this registration information may be used for promotional purposes. Please print or type. Photocopies are acceptable.

(Please Print or Type)

Name________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________________State ______________ Zip _______________

Home Phone (____) _______________ Cell Phone (____) _______________ Email ______________________________________

Category: _____ Solely pieced and quilted by person applying OR

_____ Solely pieced by person applying and quilted commercially or by a second person.

Company or person who quilted it:___________________________City:___________________________

For the purpose of description, please indicate the following:

Quilt Title: _____________________________________________ Quilt Colors: _________________________________________

Total Perimeter: _____________________ Inches of width across top: ____________ Inches length long: _____________ (Inches of top, bottom and both sides added together)

Pattern Used: __________ Commercial pattern OR _________ Self designed If commercial pattern, name of pattern & author: ______________________________________________________

Construction: _____Hand pieced _____Machine pieced _____Hand appliquéd _____Machine appliquéd _____Embellished (Check all that apply) Quilting: ____Hand ____Home machine quilted ____ Long arm machine

Year quilt was finished: _________________________________________________________________________________________ I was a previous sewing machine winner: Yes_____ No_____ Entry of the above item means that I will abide by the rules and decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that Fox Valley Technical College will take every precaution to protect my entry, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control. Exhibitor holds harmless and waives all subrogation rights in connection with any loss or damage of any display items submitted to Fox Valley Technical College for use in the 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition. As an entrant applicant my signature grants Fox Valley Technical College and its designated sponsors the right to photograph my entry for publication, advertising or promotional use. Photographs become the property of Fox Valley Technical College.

Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________

Brief Artist Description and Statement for Show Display In the space below give a concise brief description or story of the quilt, colors, techniques, fabrics and surface design elements used to create this entry. This will be printed on the quilt label at the show.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Fox Valley Technical College 2015 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition

Division: Small Quilts (maximum perimeter of 200 inches)

ENTRY FORM (One form per entry – May be reproduced)

Portions of this registration information may be used for promotional purposes. Please print or type. Photocopies are acceptable.

(Please Print or Type)

Name________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________________State ______________ Zip _______________

Home Phone (____) _______________ Cell Phone (____) _______________ Email ______________________________________

Category: _____ Solely pieced and quilted by person applying OR

_____ Solely pieced by person applying and quilted commercially or by a second person.

Company or person who quilted it:___________________________City:___________________________

For the purpose of description, please indicate the following:

Quilt Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Quilt Colors: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total Perimeter: _____________________ Inches of width across top: ____________ Inches length long: _____________ (Inches of top, bottom and both sides added together)

Pattern Used: __________ Commercial pattern OR _________ Self designed If commercial pattern, name of pattern: ______________________________________________________________

Construction: _____Hand pieced _____Machine pieced _____Hand appliquéd _____Machine appliquéd _____Embellished (Check all that apply) Quilting: ____Hand ____Home machine quilted ____ Long arm machine

Year quilt was finished: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Entry of the above item means that I will abide by the rules and decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that Fox Valley Technical College will take every precaution to protect my entry, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control. Exhibitor holds harmless and waives all subrogation rights in connection with any loss or damage of any display items submitted to Fox Valley Technical College for use in the 2015 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition. As an entrant applicant my signature grants Fox Valley Technical College and its designated sponsors the right to photograph my entry for publication, advertising or promotional use. Photographs become the property of Fox Valley Technical College.

Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________

Brief Artist Description and Statement for Show Display In the space below give a concise brief description or story of the quilt, colors, techniques, fabrics and surface design elements used to create this entry. This will be printed on the quilt label at the show.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Fox Valley Technical College 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition

Division: Wall Hanging Quilts (any size quilt intentionally made to hang on a wall)

First Prize - $125.00 Gift Basket Second Prize - $85.00 Gift Basket Third Prize - $50.00 Gift Basket

Drawing: Accepted entries have a chance to win a New Husqvarna Viking or Bernina Sewing Machine.*

Sewing Machine Sponsors

Husqvarna Viking – Donated by Bonnie Welsch, Owner of Sew ‘n Sew of Appleton and Waupaca The Opal 650 allows you to experience the power of modern technology with the exclusive Sewing Advisor feature providing expert guidance in your sewing situation, a large 8 inch sewing space, large graphic display, plenty of programming possibilities and memories, and 160 beautiful stitches. Bernina – Donated by Michael Carmichael and his daughter Mikey Stencil of Life’s a Stitch of Appleton and De Pere The Bernina 330 is great for free-motion sewing and quilting while offering a successful combination of precision, design and user-friendliness. Includes standard accessories, 40 stitch patterns, 9 needle positions, automatic buttonhole, five presser feet, free arm extension table, built-in memory function and needle threader, bright LED sewing light and an easily navigable LCD display.

Drawings will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program.

Winner must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Register early – limited seating. *Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings.

Contest Rules Open to amateur quilt makers. Amateur quilt makers are defined as entries created by anyone who has never taught quilt construction

for a fee, published books on the subject of quilting, professionally made money from their sale of quilts through selling, designing or stitching. Employees and adjunct faculty of show management or sewing machine sponsors are not eligible. A person may only win in one quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories division or category.

All entries must be solely pieced by the person applying to the competition. Quilting may be done by person applying to the competition, quilted commercially or by a second person. All persons who stitched on the quilt, including the quilter, must be listed on the entry form. Each entry requires a separate entry form.

Entries must be pieced by person named on entry form and must be in show condition, clean, free from odors, and/or pet hairs. Intake committee reserves the right to reject items that are not appropriate or ready for display. Unfinished items or items displayed in any previous Fox Valley Technical College Sewing and Quilting Expo are ineligible.

All quilts must have three layers and may be quilted by hand, machine or both, but not tied. No items constructed from pre-cut or stamped kits are allowed. Quilts must be a single unit and not framed with metal, wood, etc.

Entries must have a fabric label securely sewn to the backside with quilt title, name, address and telephone number of the entrant. All entries must have a sewn-in 4” rod pocket. If sleeves are not sewn in, entry will not be accepted.

There are no specific size restrictions but judges have the right to move entry to a different category as they see fit. Each entry form must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and two colored photographs: one full view showing all quilt edges

and one close-up showing quilting detail. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. Entry form and photographs are to be sent to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. All photographs become property of Fox Valley Technical College for publicity and/or publication use and will not be returned.

All quilts will be juried by an intake committee. The intake committee reserves the right to reject any entry. Decisions by jury intake committee are final. If accepted, applicants will be notified with an acceptance letter by March 11, 2016.

Accepted entries must be hand delivered to Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI on Friday, March 18, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. ONLY, using the drop-off/pick-up form enclosed with contest acceptance letter. Entries must be available for display at Fox Valley Technical College, Oshkosh, WI on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and until March 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Entry may be picked up at 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2016. Expect to show your ID to claim your entry.

Division will offer a first, second, and third place gift basket. Decision of judges is final. Notification of jurors and their decision of prizewinner will be announced at the evening program on March 18, 2016.

All quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories divisions and categories will be combined for drawing of sewing machines. Drawing will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Unlike the basket winners, winner of sewing machine drawing must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings. Evening program has limited seating. Register early.

The right to not award gift basket prizes and sewing machine drawings is reserved by FVTC if there are insufficient entries. Filing of your signed application signifies agreement with these conditions. Quilts and/or persons who made them may be photographed

and/or videotaped for promotional purposes. TO ENTER – Send 1. Completed entry form (on back) to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Tech, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. 2. Two colored photographs identified with your name on them: one full view showing all quilt edges and one close-up showing quilting details. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. 3. Business size (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope (49 cents postage) for each entry.

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Fox Valley Technical College

2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition Division: Wall Hanging Quilts (any size quilt intentionally made to hang on a wall)

ENTRY FORM (One form per entry – May be reproduced)

Portions of this registration information may be used for promotional purposes. Please print or type. Photocopies are acceptable.

(Please Print or Type)

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________________State ______________ Zip ________________

Home Phone (____) _______________ Cell Phone (____) _______________ Email ______________________________________

Category: _____ Solely pieced and quilted by person applying OR

_____ Solely pieced by person applying and quilted commercially or by a second person.

Company or person who quilted it:___________________________City:___________________________

For the purpose of description, please indicate the following:

Quilt Title: _____________________________________________ Quilt Colors: _________________________________________ Quilt Dimensions: __________ Inches width across the top __________ Inches length long Pattern Used: __________ Commercial pattern OR _________ Self designed

If commercial pattern, name of pattern & author: ______________________________________________________ Construction: _____Hand pieced _____Machine pieced _____Hand appliquéd _____Machine appliquéd _____Embellished (Check all that apply)

Quilting: ____Hand ____Home machine quilted ____ Long arm machine

Year quilt was finished: __________________________________________________________________________________________ I was a previous sewing machine winner: Yes_____ No_____ Entry of the above item means that I will abide by the rules and decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that Fox Valley Technical College will take every precaution to protect my entry, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control. Exhibitor holds harmless and waives all subrogation rights in connection with any loss or damage of any display items submitted to Fox Valley Technical College for use in the 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition. As an entrant applicant my signature grants Fox Valley Technical College and its designated sponsors the right to photograph my entry for publication, advertising or promotional use. Photographs become the property of Fox Valley Technical College. Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________

Brief Artist Description and Statement for Show Display In the space below give a concise brief description or story of the quilt, colors, techniques, fabrics and surface design elements used to create this entry. This will be printed on the quilt label at the show.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Fox Valley Technical College 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition

Division: Home Décor, Garments and Accessories (Includes Table Toppers and Runners, Placemats, Clothing, Purses, Pillows, Etc.)

First Prize - $100.00 Gift Basket Second Prize - $75.00 Gift Basket Third Prize - $50.00 Gift Basket

Drawing: Accepted entries have a chance to win a New Husqvarna Viking or Bernina Sewing Machine.*

Sewing Machine Sponsors

Husqvarna Viking – Donated by Bonnie Welsch, Owner of Sew ‘n Sew of Appleton and Waupaca The Opal 650 allows you to experience the power of modern technology with the exclusive Sewing Advisor feature providing expert guidance in your sewing situation, a large 8 inch sewing space, large graphic display, plenty of programming possibilities and memories, and 160 beautiful stitches. Bernina – Donated by Michael Carmichael and his daughter Mikey Stencil of Life’s a Stitch of Appleton and De Pere The Bernina 330 is great for free-motion sewing and quilting while offering a successful combination of precision, design and user-friendliness. Includes standard accessories, 40 stitch patterns, 9 needle positions, automatic buttonhole, five presser feet, free arm extension table, built-in memory function and needle threader, bright LED sewing light and an easily navigable LCD display.

Drawings will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program.

Winner must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Register early – limited seating. *Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings.

Contest Rules Open to amateur sewers and quilt makers. Amateur is defined as entries created by anyone who has never taught sewing or quilt

construction for a fee, published books on the subject of sewing or quilting, professionally made money from their sale of sewing or quilting through selling, designing or stitching. Employees and adjunct faculty of show management or sewing machine sponsors are not eligible. A person may only win in one quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories division or category.

All entries must be solely pieced by the person applying to the competition. If quilted, quilting may be done by person applying to the competition, quilted commercially or by a second person. All persons who stitched on the entry item, including the quilter (if quilted), must be listed on the entry form. Each entry requires a separate entry form.

Entries must be constructed by person named on entry form and must be in show condition, clean, free from odors, and/or pet hairs. Intake committee reserves the right to reject items that are not appropriate or ready for display. Unfinished items or items displayed in any previous Fox Valley Technical College Sewing and Quilting Expo are ineligible.

If entry is a quilted item, it must have three layers and may be quilted by hand, machine or both, but not tied. No items constructed from pre-cut or stamped kits are allowed.

Entries must have a fabric label securely sewn to the inside or in back of item with name, address and telephone number of the entrant. Each entry form must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and two colored photographs: one full view and one close-up showing

detail of item. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. Entry form and photographs are to be sent to: Expo Quilt Competition, Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd, Oshkosh WI 54902. All photographs become property of Fox Valley Technical College for publicity and/or publication use and will not be returned.

All entries will be juried by an intake committee. The intake committee reserves the right to reject any entry. Decisions by intake committee are final. If accepted, applicants will be notified with an acceptance letter by March 11, 2016.

Accepted entries must be hand delivered to Fox Valley Technical College, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI on Friday, March 18, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. ONLY, using the drop-off/pick-up form enclosed with contest acceptance letter. Entries must be available for display at Fox Valley Technical College, Oshkosh, WI on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and until March 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Entry may be picked up at 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2016. Expect to show your ID to claim your entry.

Division will offer a first, second, and third place gift basket. Decision of judges is final. Notification of jurors and their decision of prizewinner will be announced at the evening program on March 18, 2016.

All quilt, wall-hanging or home décor, garment and accessories divisions and categories will be combined for drawing of sewing machines. Drawing will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the buffet dinner and evening program. Unlike the basket winners, winner of sewing machine drawing must be present at time of drawing to win. If not present, another name will be drawn. Previous winners of sewing machines may not enter in sewing machine drawings but may enter for judged prize winnings. Evening program has limited seating. Register early.

The right to not award gift basket prizes and sewing machine drawings is reserved by FVTC if there are insufficient entries. Filing of your signed application signifies agreement with these conditions. Entry item and/or persons who made them may be

photographed and/or videotaped for promotional purposes.

TO ENTER – Send 1. Completed entry form (on back) to: Quilt Expo Competition, Fox Valley Tech, 150 North Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902. 2. Two colored photographs identified with your name on them: one full view of item and one close-up showing item details. Entry form and photographs are to be received by March 4, 2016. 3. Business size (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope (49 cents postage) for each entry.

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Fox Valley Technical College

2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition Division: Home Décor, Garments and Accessories

(Includes Table Toppers and Runners, Placemats, Clothing, Purses, Pillows, Etc.)

ENTRY FORM (One form per entry – May be reproduced)

Portions of this registration information may be used for promotional purposes. Please print or type. Photocopies are acceptable.

(Please Print or Type)

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________________State ______________ Zip ________________

Home Phone (____) _______________ Cell Phone (____) _______________ Email _______________________________________

Category: _____ Solely pieced and if quilted, quilted by person applying OR

_____ Solely pieced by person applying and if quilted, quilted commercially or by a second person.

Company or person who quilted it:___________________________City:____________________________

For the purpose of description, please indicate the following:

Type of Item __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (table topper, table runner, placemat, clothing, purse, pillow, etc.) Title of Work: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Colors in Item: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pattern Used: __________ Commercial pattern OR _________ Self designed If commercial pattern, name of pattern & author: ______________________________________________________

Construction: _____Hand pieced _____Machine pieced _____Hand appliquéd _____Machine appliquéd _____Embellished (Check all that apply)

If Quilted: ____Hand ____Home machine quilted ____ Long arm machine

Year item was finished: __________________________________________________________________________________________ I was a previous sewing machine winner: Yes_____ No_____

Entry of the above item means that I will abide by the rules and decisions of the judges. I acknowledge that Fox Valley Technical College will take every precaution to protect my entry, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control. Exhibitor holds harmless and waives all subrogation rights in connection with any loss or damage of any display items submitted to Fox Valley Technical College for use in the 2016 Best Entry Amateur Quilt Competition. As an entrant applicant my signature grants Fox Valley Technical College and its designated sponsors the right to photograph my entry for publication, advertising or promotional use. Photographs become the property of Fox Valley Technical College.

Signature_________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________

Brief Artist Description and Statement for Show Display In the space below give a concise brief description or story of the entry, colors, techniques, fabrics and surface design elements used to create this entry. This will be printed on the quilt label at the show.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Want to visit just the vendor exhibits and competition viewing?

Not a problem…

VENDORS’ EXHIBITS: Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. COMPETITION VIEWING: Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost for single-day admission payable at front desk day of event: Adults: $5.00 Children (3-10): $3.00 Children (0-3): Free Please note: If attending a class, the vendors’ exhibits and competition viewing fee

is included in your registration fee for that day.

Hope to see you there!!

1825 N. Bluemound DriveP.O. Box 2277Appleton, WI 54912-2277

Sewing & Quilting ExpoFriday & Saturday, March 18-19, 2016

Fox Valley Technical College • Riverside Campus150 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI

Register Early!

NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 116

APPLETON, WI 54912

Expo Highlights Include: • Over 100 seminars, programs & workshops • Learn from leading experts in sewing & quilting • Exhibitors provide the latest in fabrics, notions, machines & resources • Competitions for numerous sewing & quilting categories – win a new sewing machine!

See you there! www.fvtc.edu/SewingExpo