SwatchesJuly 2013-4
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Maker Faire Detroit
 
    
A big Thank You! to Janome for providing sewing machines so Haberman Fabrics and ASE could inspire all ages to learn to sew. Pictured on the right, modeling two of the projects she made is one of the aspiring young sewers we met at the Maker Faire Detroit this past weekend. She made a flirty flower barrette and an infinity scarf! Young and old alike were thrilled with our projects and you will be too when you join Peter Fedor (pictured above left) at the Sew Party Cafe in September at the expo. 
The Maker Faire Detroit, held annually at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI is a place where people come to learn how things are made. In many cases they even get the opportunity to have a hands-on experience.Learning about everything from steam engines, to electronics and all sorts of hand made items.
 McCall Patterns Wants You!

The McCall Pattern Company is hosting three focus groups during the American Sewing Expo. We invite you to participate in a discussion regarding sewing and patterns that will help us  to improve our future product development.

 

We are looking for 3 groups of 7 to 8 people for approximately 1 hour of time. You will be compensated with a $50.00 American Express Gift Certificate and special gift for your efforts.

 

To volunteer please follow the link to a short survey. We will notify those selected by early September. Volunteer for McCall Focus Group 

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 title of the class for the project pictured here?

 

Three people who get the answer correct will win the prize. Winners will be chosen at random.  

To send your email answer (include full name and mailing address) click on Diane.

 

Last weeks question: ASE has 4 new events/activities for 2013. Name all four. 
Answer: Opening reception, Social Media Lounge, Mystery Games, Artistic Studio
Winners: Bernadette Caropepe, Dallis Hardwck, Julie Buchanan

Ages 8 to 18
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Back by popular demand in 2013 is thennovation 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!
Grand Prize winner will receive a Baby Lock sewing machine!!!
Registration Brochure
 
Download by clicking on cover above.
    
 To go directly to registration click above.
Canadians
Do it in Style!
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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
  • Kingston 
  • Bowmanville
  • Toronto
  • Oakville
  • London
 Click here for more details.


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