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Teacher Spotlight
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Linda McGehee's style is easy and fun with a flair for detail. She likes to work with a basic design, generally a garment or handbag, and make several that look entirely different using a variety of thread embellishments, piecing, or embroidery ideas. She uses the tools that make the tasks easier and more accurate.
Having acquired an interest in sewing at a very early age, Linda has been teaching a variety of sewing techniques through her business, Ghee's, for over 33 years. Very much a machinist, Linda likes to show her students how easy it is to acquire professional results when you know the proper techniques. She has designed numerous handbag and garment patterns. Her award winning books make stitching trouble-free and enjoyable. She travels the globe teaching at stores, guilds, conventions, both consumer oriented and trade, as well as makes TV appearances. Her latest venture is a fabric line with Hoffman of California.
Linda specializes in bag patterns and hardware, fancy and specialty zippers, and she has a new line of fabric. Sign-up today for one of her inspiring classes and see her at the Ghee's booth at the expo.
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Don't Miss Out!
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The following classes have less than 6 seats left:
 Thursday Workshop
Friday Seminars
A Place in the Sun Placemat
Free Motion Thread Sketching
No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding
Saturday Seminars
Two for One/Knit Jacket
Tie Up A Bag
Pants That Fit
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Happy 20th Birthday ASE!
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To celebrate our 20th year we will be posting trivia questions about ASE logos, events and special guests. Prizes will be awarded!
Who is the designer of the dress shown on the back cover of the 2013 registration brochure?
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:
Who is the designer of the two piece outfit shown on the cover of the 2013 registration brochure?
Winners: Marsha Armeni, Karen Wackus, Katherine Merkel
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Wear Jacket Express
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 The Jacket Express has been by far one of the most popular patterns Islander Sewing has ever produced. For those of you joining us at the American Sewing Expo, September 27-29, 2013, please wear your Jacket Express made from this pattern.
One of the reason's this jacket is so much fun to make is it can be made in so many different fabrics for many different looks. I don't know about you but I love to make a pattern many times if I can continue to get different looks. It gets easier to sew each time you make one and you know its going to look good and fit well. It doesn't get much better than that!
While you are enjoying the excitement of the expo, stop by Islander Sewing Systems booth #412 and have your picture taken in front of our sign. We want to meet you!
Happy Sewing,
Janet
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Winners of Early Registration
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Here are the three winners of the early registration drawing:
All American Seminar Package: Robert DiMarzo - Howell, MI
Gold Star Seminar Package: Suzanne Pietsch - Milford, MI
Silver Needle Seminar Package:
Lee Mickelson - Detroit, MI
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Download by clicking on cover above.
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To support our friend Simon Haskins, ASE is sponsoring an exhibit of Sunshine 4 All quilt blocks. You can send us your quilt block, bring it to the expo or you can even sit down and sew a block when you attend ASE this fall. Please read below and follow the link to learn more about this very special project to help find a cure for this dreadful disease!
Join us in the Sew Party Cafe' to sit and sew a block or two. Fabric provided by our good friends at Coats and Free Spirit!
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So You Want to Design Patterns
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The printing division of McCall Pattern Company will be on hand in the NEW Social Media Lounge to speak with anyone who is curious about creating their own pattern line. Watch for more details in an upcoming article about the Social Media Lounge.
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