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ASE Swatches Newsletter
July 2012-4
 Greetings!

Wow! Things are really starting to get busy around here. Registration is well underway and classes are starting to fill. Remember to register by August 9th to be entered in a drawing for one of three special packages. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can call us at: 248-889-3111, Mon - Thurs 10 AM to 4 PM Eastern time or  email us.

Mark your calendar today for the ASE in Novi, Michigan:  September 26 - 27 for Pre-Show Workshops and September 28 - 30 for the expo (seminars, fashion shows, demonstrations, make & takes, contests and shopping).
 
Special Dates to Remember! 
   
  • Pre-registration now through September 20, 2012 
  • Register by August 9th for any package to enter a prize drawing.
  • Pre-registration ends September 20th.   

Sincerely, 
Janet Pray
American Sewing Expo
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Machine Embroidery Expert
Eric Drexler
Eric Drexler

Free-motion artistry has been Eric's life-long passion ever since he was inspired at age 10. He has made numerous works of machine art, some of which have been featured in Sulky Books and at Trade and Consumer Shows all over the country. Through his association with Sulky of America during all the years of its existence, he has had the pleasure and honor of being inspired by some of the world's greatest creative sewers and quilters.   

Eric loves to teach and share his exuberance for creative sewing. He is passionate about inspiring students of all ages so they can discover and enjoy a lifetime of creative fun. His infectious smile and warm humor put everyone at ease and ready to learn.

 

Eric's Class:

Water Soluble World       Fri/Sat/Sun                1:30

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Pattern Designer & Sewing Expert
Pattie Otto 
Pattie Otto

  

Pattie Otto, owner of Great Copy Patterns and author of Embellishing with the Edge Perfect Blade™ and Ultimate Polarfleece� Pizzazz, has a passion for everything fleece.  Living in the Midwest, she lives half the year in fleece and knows how to battle Old Man Winter. She spends her time creating patterns for garments including outerwear jackets and accessories, skirts, and tops, designing machine embroidery, teaching seminars, writing books and articles, as well as helping other sewing enthusiasts.

 

 
Pattie's  seminars: 
Snuggler Shawl
                                Sun   3:30    

Fleece Basics                                    Sat    9:45

Embroidery Cutwork Blouse         Sun 12:00

Lace Leaf Table Runner                  Fri   12:00  

Intro to Crocheted Edges               Sat    1:30 

 Visit Great Copy Patterns 

 

Two Exciting Events 
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Welcome ASDP!
Be a part of it all!    
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"Now you really can be in two places at once
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ASE is proud to announce the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals' (ASDP) Annual Conference will be held at the American Sewing Expo this fall.


Work at the Expo 
 Every year ASE employs people to work and/or volunteer at the expo. If you would like to know more about this opportunity contact Mary Lynn Francisco. Email Mary Lynn

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Trivia Tuesday  
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Like us on Facebook and you can enter the Trivia Tuesday contest every Tuesday from now until the expo.
Each week we post a new trivia question about the American Sewing Expo. One winner is drawn from the correct answers and that person will win a prize (often free tickets to the expo or one of the expo events).
Join the contest and be in the know on all things ASE.

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NYC Fashion Sewing Tour 2013 
Happy NYC Shopper
 
May 5 - 13, 2013
The dates are set, the hotel is booked and we have already begun to plan the fashion sewing trip of a lifetime just for you!

Join other sewing enthusiasts as we tour NYC, visit designers' workrooms, costume makers, see a Broadway play, shop for fabrics, leathers, trims, buttons and sew much more....!

To learn more about how you can be one of the lucky 20 who will enjoy the 2013 tour contact us at: 248-889-3111 or
email

This tour took all the fears of visiting a big city away. With Marsha and Marla guiding us on to the correct subway or bus we visited the inner sanctums of designers, wholesale fabric houses, found little niche fabric shops. We cruised around Manhattan island and dined very well. I just wish I could have done this 40 years ago but I experienced it in this lifetime. Don't put this trip off!!    Cherry Delaney

Ontario Bus Trip 
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Distinctive Sewing 

 

Join sewing expert and owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies, Catherine Goetz of Oakville Ontario for a fun filled trip to the American Sewing Expo. She's done all the work so you can just sit back enjoy the ride to attend ASE in style!  

 

Transportation is provided by McCoy Tours, a full-service, family owned bus and tour company based in Ontario. We will ride in the comfort of a mid-sized coach bus equipped with air conditioning, air ride suspension, DVD player, cooler and washroom.

The trip originates in Kingston, Ontario and will make pick-ups 

at the following locations:
  • Trenton
  • Bowmanville
  • Toronto
  • Oakville
  • London
 Click here for more details.