SwatchesSeptember 2013-2
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100th Years for T-Shirts 

Although no firm history exists, in 1913 the plain t-shirt is adopted by the US Navy as a "light undershirt" replacing the less popular and cumbersome "union suit".  Then in 1932, the USC football coach approached Jockey International to design a cotton undergarment to absorb sweat and prevent chafing.  The modern day 'T" was born.

In 1942 the first T-shirt with words printed on it was issued by the US
Air Corps Gunnery School and was featured on the cover of LIFE magazine.  

From its humble beginnings to improve comfort to the ubiquitous expression and extension of ourselves, the T-Shirt is an American classic that will stand for another 100 years or more.

 

But what do you do with that stack of your family's favorite tees?  

Join Pattie Otto on Wed, Sept  25 for Tee Shirt Afghan.  

In this class you will turn those beloved tees into a memorable afghan backed with Polartec�.   Also check out Pattie's new stage demo "Quilting with Fleece" during the expo.  

Don't Miss Out!
  The following classes have less than 6 seats left:
    
Sewing Machine IllustrationThursday Workshop   
The Perfect Fit
Friday Seminars      
A Place in the Sun Placemat
Saturday Seminars    
Sleeve Drafting and Fitting
Two for One/Knit Jacket
Pants That Fit  
Sunday Seminars 
Beyond Seam Finishing Sample
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!   


In the all day workshop, Fitting the Four B's; What do the four B's refer to?

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 teaches the Young Sewer's Boot Camp? 
Answer: Joi Mahon aka: Desinger Joi 
Winners: Caroline Weber, Jan Lumetta, Kathleen Soltow
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Registration Brochure

 
Download by clicking on cover above.
    
 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.  

 

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