Demonstration Schedule

Thursday, February 21st

11:00 AM
Keri Designs presents Keri Duke
Marvelous Metallic Threads
Demo Area A

Here is your chance to explore the world of metallic threads. By hand or by machine, these fantastic shiny threads can highlight and enhance your next project. Go from fun to FANTASTIC just by changing your thread choice.
Keri will be demonstrating marvelous ways to embellish with metallic threads. From 8wt to 100wt, the possibilities are endless. Examples of both hand and machine embellishing will be shown.
Featuring Kreinick Metallics and ThreadworX overdyed Metallics

11:30 AM
Form & Fabric presents Gina Pina
Take Note Size Friendly Notebook Cover
Demo Area B

Keep your batting scraps! This notebook cover is so quick and such a great use of scrap batting you will make one for everyone you know. Gina Pina demonstrates an easy way to make a quilted cover that can be sized to fit any notebook perfectly and is completely customizable. A foundation style Quilt-As-You-Go example will be shown which is only one of the many ways you can make this notebook cover your own. Five lucky people in the audience will receive swag bags from Form & Fabric filled with fabric and sewing supplies.

12:00 PM
Threadbias presents Alex Peachey
Threadbias Quilt Design Tool
Demo Area A

Come find out about the Threadbia Quilt Design Tool, a web-based application for designing and planning your quilts. The tool’s creator will perform a live demo with an overview of the different features and show you how you can plan your next quilt right inside your web browser.

12:30 PM
Modern Quilts Unlimited presents Kristy Daum
Bridges and Tunnels Quilt from Modern Quilts Unlimited
Demo Area B

Join designer Kristy Daum as she discusses her Bridges and Tunnels quilt from the Winter issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited. Kristy will share her design process and what inspires her work.

1:00 PM
Cherrywood Fabrics presents Karla Overland
Cherrywood Color Play
Demo Area A

Color plays a very important role in our creative life. Working with solid color trains your eye to see the overall design without distraction. Cherrywood hand-dyed fabric reads as a solid, but is so much more than flat. See many samples of quilts and clothing using hand-dyed fabric and see how it can give your work a totally different feel. Karla will also touch on how she views the Color Wheel when coming up with gradations of color.

1:30 PM
Creativebug presents Heather Jones
Demo Area B

Join designer Heather Jones as she shares techniques on strip piecing. From making blocks to finished quilts, piecing with strips of fabric is a versatile way to design and construct quilts. Heather will show you innovative ways to use this technique and will discuss how to incorporate it into your own quilt designs.

2:00 PM
AccuQuilt presents Tammy Miller
Cut so much more in less time
Demo Area A

AccuQuilt dies are designed with multiple shapes so you can cut a large volume of shapes accurately and quickly. Cutting up to six layers of cotton fabric at once makes it an efficient use of your time. No more clipping all those dog-eared corners. AccuQuilt GO! dies have dog-eared corners already removed including our rag dies. Spend more time quilting and no time clipping.

2:30PM
Modern Quilts Unlimited presents Amanda Leins
Greek Key Quilt from Modern Quilts Unlimited
Demo Area B

Join designer Amanda Leins as she discusses her Greek Key quilt from the Winter issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited. As a trained Classical Archaeologist, many Mandy’s ideas for quilts are based on patterns and design elements from all over the ancient world.

3:00 PM
Quilty/Fons & Porter/QNN present Mary Fons
Understanding Contrast, Hue and How to Read Your Fabric
Demo Area A

Not every quilter is a designer — and not all quilt designers are successful 100% of the time. Often, trouble can be traced to a hue, color, or contrast issue with your fabrics. If you’ve ever picked all your most-favorite fabrics and you got a quilt that looked…kinda fugly, you’ve probably got a value/color/contrast problem. In this demo, Mary Fons of Quilty and PBS’s “Love of Quilting” shows you how to properly read color and value, and the difference contrast makes in a quilt. Light bulbs everywhere, guaranteed!

4:00 PM
Stitch Lab presents Kat McTee
Stamp Carving & Textile Stamping
Demo Area A

Art Cloth Guru Kat McTee will demo stamp carving for printing on textiles and/or paper. Kat will share her wealth of knowledge about carving materials and tools, textile paint choices and stamping techniques.

4:30 PM
Cloud 9 Fabrics presents Rashida Coleman-Hale
New Fabric Previews with Rashida Coleman-Hale and Cloud9 Fabrics
Demo Area B

Join Rashida Coleman-Hale and the Cloud 9 Fabrics team for an intimate meet and greet. Rashida will be speaking about the inspiration and creation of her new line ‘Tsuru’ with Cloud 9 Fabrics, she’ll also show samples made with the new collection. You’ll also have the opportunity to see an exclusive preview of her upcoming Spring 2013 collection, ‘Koi’!

5:00 PM
American Patchwork & Quilting presents Jody Sanders, Elizabeth Beese, Jill Mead
Roll Your Own
Demo Area A

Make a finished-band pillowcase in 20-minutes or less with our time-saving technique. You have to see it once to believe it.

Friday, February 22

10:30 AM
Keri Designs presents Keri Duke
Silk Ribbons and Flosses and Perle Threads —- OH MY
Demo Area B

Come and explore the wonderful world of today’s embellishing fibers. Keri will introduce you to the latest in silk ribbon. Explore cotton, rayon and silk embroidery flosses and perle threads. . Used for so much more than embroidery – try couching – quilting – crazy quilting – bobbin work – heirloom sewing – needlepoint – knitting – crocheting and beyond.
Add some sparkle with new hologram or metallic threads. The choices are endless.
Featuring Riversilks ribbons and ThreadworX fibers.

11:00 AM
EZ Quilting/Simplicity Creative Group presents Mimi Shimp & Darlene Zimmerman
EZ Quilting = Modern Quilting
Demo Area A

Release your creative genius with our multi-sized, all-purpose quilting tools to create quilts and other projects YOUR way. Breathe new life into your classes with our NEW Tool-of-the-month program, FREE video tutorials and patterns.

11:30 AM
Purple Daisies, LLC presents Cristy Fincher
Curvy Flying Geese
Demo Area B

Curves and paper-piecing? Don’t be afraid! Come on over and learn an amazing technique for making a fun and modern curved Flying Geese Block. This demo of Piec-lique, a technique by Sharon Schamber, makes any curved or paper-pieced pattern simple, and no paper-piecing is necessary.

12:00 PM
Cherrywood Fabrics presents Karla Overland
Fusing Fun with chéFAB
Demo Area A

Fusing allows you to create things just as fast as your head can think of them. Make a 3-D wreath with moldable stabilizer, a funky wall-hanging, jazzy pillows, a unique apron… the list is endless. chéFAB is the hot, new line from Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics. It simply begs for fun, fusing projects using bright, cheery, intense colors that will make you smile.

12:30 PM
Windham Fabrics presents Heather Ross
Make a Fabric Sketchbook
Demo Area B

Make a fabric covered sketchbook with Heather Ross using prints and papers from her new collection with Windham fabrics! Limited materials provided.

2:00 PM
AccuQuilt presents Tammy Miller
Cut so much more in less time
Demo Area A

2:30 PM
Interweave presents Jacquie Gering
Slice and Insert Improvisation
Demo Area B

Jacquie Gering, co-author of Quilting Modern: Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts, will demonstrate the slice and insert improvisational piecing technique from her book. Jacquie will show how combining straightforward sewing and creative cutting can create unique linear designs. Jacquie will share hints and tips for using the technique effectively as well as innovative uses and examples of design possibilities using this technique.

3:00 PM
Coats & Clark presents the Coats Design Team
Phoomph gives Fabric Oomph!
Demo Area A

Phomph is a revolutionary new product that puts “oomph” in fabric crafting. See how this two-sided adhesive fabric bonding sheet gives fabric texture and dimension for creating project after project. There’s no fusing, no iron, no mess–great for beginners, and fun for everyone!

3:30 PM
Marmalade Fabrics presents Lisa Hirsch
Mix It Up with the Hex N More
Demo Area B

Lisa will introduce you to the Hex N More ruler created by author and designer, Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts. There are 16 pieces you can cut with the Hex N More but there are endless ways to mix and match the blocks. This demonstration will not only show practical uses, but also highlight ways the ruler can help create fresh and innovative quilts.

4:00 PM
Swirly Girls Design presents Christine Van Buskirk
Cut perfect circles with the Creative Grids Circle Savvy Ruler by Swirly Girls Design
Demo Area A

Embrace your curves! Learn to cut perfect circles, half-circles and quarter-circles with the Creative Grids Circle Savvy Ruler. This innovative tool is perfect for applique or pieced circles and arcs. You will be amazed at the projects you can create with just one tool! The Circle Savvy Ruler cuts circles in 26 sizes from 3″ -15-1/2″ in 1/2″ increments. You won’t want to miss it!

4:30 PM
Janome America presents Valora Hammond
Getting the Most out of Your Sewing Machine
Demo Area B

Learn great tips and tricks for using your sewing machine for piecing, quilting and more. Find out how to use common machine features to make your sewing easier. Explore new tricks that anyone can use for quicker sewing. And learn about some cutting edge features to look for when shopping for your next machine.

5:00 PM
Quilty/Fons & Porter/QNN present Mary Fons
Help Me With Straight-Of-Grain & Bias, Please!
Demo Area A

Ever have a block or a patchwork unit that stretched so badly you couldn’t use it? Do your quilt tops seem to kind of…grow? When this happens, you’ve likely got a straight-of-grain vs. bias issue. Understanding how S.O.G. and bias affect your patchwork changes everything. Mary Fons, creator of Quilty and co-host of PBS’ “Love of Quilting,” wants to help you out. See examples, arm yourself with tips, and have an “a-ha!” moment that will make you and your quilts happy.

Saturday, February 23

10:30 AM
Creative Sewing Inspirations presents Christy Burcham
Improv Piecing Made Easy
Demo Area B

If you love the idea of improvisational piecing, but find it a little hard to “let go”, this technique will help you find perfect balance. Learn the tools and techniques to create spontaneously while also giving a nod to your inner perfectionist. You’ll be able to create quilts and other pieced projects of any size and limitless variety using a few basic formulas. You’ll even learn how options to work in your favorite embellishment techniques like embroidery or applique.

11:00 AM
Stitch Lab presents Leslie Bonnell
Sewing with Laminated Cottons
Demo Area A

So many of our favorite designers include tantalizing glossy, vinyl coated cottons in their lines. Some find it tricky to work with or are intimidated to try it at all! Austin sewing school and fabric shop, Stitch Lab, will share tips, notions and tools for working with this versatile fabric, and creative project ideas.

11:30 AM
Marcus Fabrics presents Pati Violick
Creative Possibilities of Strip-It’s!
Demo Area B

Join Marcus Fabrics as we explore the many creative possibilities of Strip-It™ pre-printed stripe fabric. Learn about a variety of easy cutting and piecing techniques and specialty notions that make the most of this unique and versatile fabric. With Strip-It pre-printed stripe fabrics and Ombre Hand-Dyed precut strips, you can expand your creative options in a fraction of the time, regardless of your skill level! Visit www.MarcusFabrics.com.

12:00 PM
Janome America presents Valora Hammond
Getting the Most out of Your Sewing Machine
Demo Area A

12:30 PM
Bernina presents Barbara Goldkorn
Crazy Quilt Stitching on BERNINA
Demo Area B

With the amazing 9mm wide stitching, hundreds of decorative stitches and versatile removable bobbin case, crazy quilt stitching is a breeze on the BERNINA 780 E. You will see how easy it is to embellish your crazy pieced foundation blocks with bobbin work; created with your work turned right side down with pearl cotton in the bobbin. This demonstration also showcases new and time honored decorative stitches as well as creating dimension with the ruffle attachment.

1:00 PM
Coats & Clark presents the Coats Design Team
Thread Trends for 2013
Demo Area A

What’s on the horizon for new threads in 2013? Coats & Clark follows trends around the world and in the quilting community. Coats world-wide continues to innovate through ongoing research and product development. Come get a sneak peak at what is new and what is on the horizon.

1:30 PM
Modern Quilts Unlimited presents Greg Case & Elena Morera
Modern Quilts Unlimited – Photography Tips and Tricks for Quilters
Demo Area B

Greg Case and Elena Morera photograph hundreds of quilts each year, including all projects for Modern Quilts Unlimited. They will share tips for getting the best shots you can for entering shows, publication or just for your satisfaction.

2:00 PM
AccuQuilt presents Tammy Miller
Cut so much more in less time
Demo Area A

2:30 PM
Marmalade Fabrics presents Lisa Hirsch
Mix It Up with the Hex N More
Demo Area B

3:00 PM
Oilcloth International, Inc. presents Cardie Molina
Oilcloth & Chalkcloth Fun
Demo Area A

We will demonstrate a simple and chic oilcloth business card holder – an easy no sew project using colored electrical tape and decorative edge scissors. Great little pattern can be made larger and used as a folder for papers. Learn about our unique and functional made to write on and erase Chalkcloth by cutting a simple disc to write on and identify your drink at a party. Handout with pattern for both projects.

3:30 PM
Goodsmiths presents Riane Menardi & Deb Gore Ohrn
Top 10 Tips for Selling Modern Quilt Projects Online
Demo Area B

Love to sew? Why not make money on your passion so that you can add to your stash–guilt free! The girls from Goodsmiths will share tips on building an online store. Where to start, how to take photos, write engaging descriptions, pricing secrets, and sweet packaging ideas. + FREE goody bags

4:00 PM
American Patchwork & Quilting presents Jennifer Keltner, Elizabeth Beese & Jill Mead
Triangle Talk
Demo Area A

Get the angle on the piecing method that you like best for joining triangles.

4:30 PM
Quilters Dream Batting presents Kathleen Thompson
Quilt Batting – A Good Foundation by Quilters Dream Batting
Demo Area B

Kathy Thompson, owner of Quilters Dream Batting, will give a demonstration of how to choose the right type of quilt batting for your needs, the various types of fibers and battings available, and why using a quality quilt batting is so important. With emphisis on batting for the modern quilt, this demo shouldn’t be missed! Free samples and door prizes will be given!

5:00 PM
Moda Fabrics presents Lisa Calle
Modern Quilting with Pre-Cuts
Demo Area A

Skip the cutting and start sewing! The Moda Bake Shop offers tutorials using a variety of pre-cut fabric. Let us show you how to create modern quilt blocks using charm packs, layer cakes, and Bella Solids from Moda Fabrics.

Sunday, February 24

10:30 AM
Modern Quilts Unlimited presents Malka Dubrawsky
Table Topper and Napkins from Modern Quilts Unlimited
Demo Area B

Join designer Malka Dubrawsky as she discusses her Table Topper and Napkins from the Winter issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited. Malka will share her inspiration behind this design and talk about her design process.

11:00 AM
Janome America presents Valora Hammond
Getting the Most out of Your Sewing Machine
Demo Area A

11:30 AM
American Patchwork & Quilting presents Jennifer Keltner, Elizabeth Beese & Jill Mead
MacGyver Sewing Strategies
Demo Area B

Having the right tools is great, but what can you do at midnight with only what you have in your home? Learn a few new strategies for making do.

12:00 PM
Coats & Clark presents the Coats Design Team
Zippers – Beyond the Seams
Demo Area A

Zippers have gone from functional to fabulous! The exposed zipper trend is hot in clothing and accessories. Fashion zippers with brass and aluminum teeth, print zipper tapes in camouflage, black & white dots, houndstooth and metallics open up a world of options for creating jewelry and trims using zippers. Examples and techniques will be shown.

12:30 PM
superbuzzy presents Kelly Stevens
Foundation Paper Piecing
Demo Area B

Learn how to quickly and easily stitch fun patchwork motifs using foundation paper piecing! Long popular in Japan for creating cute fabric “pictures”, foundation paper piecing is experiencing a resurgence of interest among devotees of modern patchwork. We’ll look at works by Japanese foundation piecing superstars like Suzuko Koseki and Kumiko Fujita. Versatile for use in small projects all the way up to bed-size quilts, foundation paper piecing is limited only by your imagination!

1:00 PM
Moda Fabrics presents Lisa Calle
Modern Quilting with Pre-Cuts
Demo Area A

1:30 PM
Bernina presents Barbara Goldkorn
Quilt Finishing on BERNINA with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)
Demo Area B

Why would we hand quilt or hand sew in this modern age when our BERNINA 780 E can do it for us? We will present the BERNINA Stitch Regulator and its many modes that can be adjusted to accommodate the exact way that you free-motion quilt. After that we will demonstrate just how precise the BERNINA binding attachment folds the bias strips and stitches it to our work.

2:00 PM
Form & Fabric presents Gina Pina
Double Wow Two Zip Zipper Pouch
Demo Area A

New to zippers or want to take the zipper pouch to the next level? Gina Pina will show you an easy way to insert a zipper then combine two pouches into one sassy double zip pouch. Both pockets are completely lined and topstitched giving it a polished professional look. Learn tips on marking and sewing zipper ends so they come out perfect every time. Five lucky people in the audience will receive swag bags from Form & Fabric filled with fabric and sewing supplies.

2:30 PM
Interweave – Quilting Arts, Modern Patchwork, Stitch present Malka Dubrawsky
Super-size to Modernize: The Whirligig Quilt
Demo Area B

I am a contemporary quilter who loves traditional quilt blocks. I just don’t love them exactly as they are. I want them to feel more modern and fresh, so I super-size: take a standard block and radically increase the scale. The resulting block is fun, graphic, fresh, and a great foil for many of today’s fabrics. Using an example from my book, Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration, I will talk about super-sizing blocks.

3:00 PM
Mistyfuse presents Iris Karp
What is All This Fuss About Mistyfuse?
Demo Area A

Learn how and when to choose Mistyfuse, some handy tricks and why Mistyfuse® is winning so many loyal fans—from sewers, paper crafters, quilters to theatrical costume departments and couture fashion icons. Surprise yourself as soon as you discover that with Mistyfuse you too want to fuse!

3:30 PM
Threadbias presents Alex Peachey
Threadbias Quilt Design Tool
Demo Area B