SwatchesSeptember 2013
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Teacher Spotlight
 

We are excited to introduce you to  the talents of Debbie Bone-Harris, who brings a little bit of the past into the future with her Embellishing on the Edge, using vintage ribbonwork techniques from yesteryear to produce incredible treasures to be used on clothes, handbags, quilts, pillows - just about anything.  Her classes are full of new and exciting ribbonwork techniques - not just roses, but complex trimmings ideally suited for a host of applications. 

   

Debbie quickly became addicted to the marvel of spectacular forms that ribbon can take over 15 years ago and continues to teach the traditions of yesteryear.  Most popular as dress decorations in the 1860's, then as millinery and children's clothes adornment in the 1920's, she loves teaching classes and sharing her knowledge with all levels of sewing enthusiasts.  

 

Debbie is an active member of the American Sewing Guild, the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP) and has been a Washington State University Clothing and Textile Advisor for over 10 years.
 

Debbie's seminar, Sumptuous Surfaces is sold out! However you still have the chance to take her other two classes: 
Embellishing on the Edge on Thursday from 9:00 - 5:00.

Bound Buttonhole Pizzazz on Friday at 2:30 - 5:30  

 

Register now so you don't miss these classes.   

Don't Miss Out!
  The following classes have less than 6 seats left:
    
Sewing Machine IllustrationThursday Workshop   
The Perfect Fit
Friday Seminars   Free Motion Thread Sketching    
A Place in the Sun Placemat
Saturday Seminars  
Two for One/Knit Jacket
Pants That Fit 
Quick-Stitch Join the Fun! 

Quick-stitch apron 

Here is a group of Quick-Stitch participants from 2012. Their 75 minute challenge was to make an apron and they all made the beautiful and creative examples they are wearing in this picture.
To be one of the lucky attendees to join in a Quick-Stitch challenge, the opportunity to meet the creative folks from Craftsy and to win prizes click here to fill out the short questionnaire:
  I want to be a contestant! 

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!   


Who teaches our popular Young Sewers' Boot Camp?

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 dress shown on the back cover of the 2013 registration brochure?
Answer: Cheryl Zemke 
Winners: Carol Cochrane, Sharon Waligora, Marsha Armeni
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 Coming Soon!
Watch for exciting news about the opening celebration for the 20th annual American Sewing Expo.

Hint: it includes give-a-ways, prizes and CAKE!


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Registration Brochure

 
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 To go directly to registration click above.

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! 
 So You Want to Design Patterns

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.