SwatchesJuly 2013
2013 ASE logo 


2013 ASE Registration Brochure 

 

In Case You Missed it Last Week 
It's here! the 2013 registration brochure, complete with all the class descriptions. Inside you will also find announcements of new events, teachers and contests for this year! Click on the brochure cover on the left to get started learning all about the 2013 expo. You can read it on line or you can quickly print it out.

Have a friend who would like to know about the expo? You can send him or her this email just be using this link:
                       
                         Mark your calendar!
         Registration begins July 16 at 9:00 AM.

Our Friend Simon Haskins

Simon Haskins, a very popular instructor, has joined the teaching staff of ASE many times and was scheduled to teach for us again this year.  We are sad to say that Simon is having some health difficulties and is currently undergoing treatment for acute Lymphoma.
He is in great spirits, surrounded by loved ones and hundreds of well wishers on Facebook. 
Simon has already made arrangements for some of his best teachers to substitute for him at ASE this year.


In true "Simon Haskins style", he has begun a project to raise awareness of this disease and hopefully funding that will help find a cure. This project is described below and you can learn more and join the Facebook group by clicking on the Sunshine 4 All logo below.
My name is Simon Haskins and I have been recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. This is a very rare blood cancer and has a very long and difficult road to recovery. As part of my journey I would like to try and do something to raise awareness and possibly money for The Leukaemaia Foundation to support those with this horrible disease and hopefully we will one day have a cure.

My idea is for the Jenny Haskins, quilting and machine embroidery communities to help me with this project by making an 8" x 8" quilt block that will be used in a quilt for this project. The response that I have had so far as been wonderful and thought a page devoted to the project would be a great way for people to be in contact, post pictures of their blocks and possibly learn more about this disease.


Please help us help Simon with this project. Bring your quilt squares to the expo this fall. First they will be displayed for all to see, then after the expo we will ship them to Simon.
ASE Celebrates 20 Years

Happy 20th Birthday ASE!

To celebrate our 20th year we will be posting trivia questions about ASE logos, events and special guests. Prizes will be awarded!  

 

What is the name of the 2013 seminar or workshop
pictured below?


 
Three people who get the answer correct will win the prize. To send your email answer click on Diane.
 
last weeks question:
What type of bird is depicted in cloth and zippers on the ASE website?    
answer:An Owl. 
winners:   Denise Williams, Pat Szatkowski and Ilova Oyola
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 Coming from Canada 
Do it in Style!
Distinctive bus trip2012 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
  • Kingston 
  • Bowmanville
  • Toronto
  • Oakville
  • London
 Click here for more details.
Ages 8 to 18
Back by popular demand in 2013 is the Innovation Generation sewing challenge. Ages 8 to 18 are ncouraged to join the fun.  Enter this contest by filling out the contest entry form and mail to ASE. Entries are not due until September 9th.

All contestants will participate in a runway fashion show featuring their garment. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the fashion show on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

If you know a talented young sewer, please pass this information on to them. If you know a young person who wants to learn to sew, please consider being their teacher or helping them find a quality sewing program where they too can learn how much fun sewing can be!