The differences of a domestic machine to an industrial machine. The pros and cons of both. This class will also cover five major reasons why industrial embroidery machines are the best option for you. Taught by Eve Lowery

Learn Maintenance tips including proper oiling and cleaning your machine. Go over settings and color change options. Discuss backing types and features along with the differences and uses of stabilizer and specialty backing. Test and try hooping aids including Mighty hoops, Hooptech Clamping systems and Durkee frames. See the use of hooping aides and techniques along with new industry products including embroidery software choices. by Richard with Sewing Machine.com

Explore appliqué from “start to finish” in this class …. We will explore everything from
“traditional” appliqué to machine embroidered appliqué – including using fabric, heat transfer
vinyl or just outline stitches! Tips and tricks for using software and your electronic cutting
machine will also be included in this class. This class has something for everyone from
beginners to seasoned appliqué sewists!

More vendors will be added!

• All Stitched up by Angela
• All Brands
• Alphalicious Designs
• Bayou Blanks
• Bella Bleu Embroidery
• Belliboos
• Blanks Boutique
• Center Meters
• Craft Chamleon
• Durkee Hoops
• Embrilliance software
• Fabric Finders
• First Edition
• Jazzy Zebra design
• Johnson City Sewing Center (Melco embroidery machine dealer)
• Joy Kate Designs
• Love That Cotton
• Pegboard Crafts
• RedLine Embroidery machines
• SewingMachineDotCom
• Smock Candy Clothing Company
• Specialty Materials
• Stitch It International (SWF)
• Sweet and Sassy Blanks
• Sue Sews
• The Rhinestone World
• Transfer Express
• Wild about me Blanks

Full Day Hands On Silhouette Workshop by Craft Chamleon. Want to have a craft day with other ladies and create a variety of projects with the Silhouette? Do you want to learn how to use a Silhouette? Have you been wanting to make those cute Leatherette earrings that have become so popular? What about just refine your Silhouette skills and learn some new tips and techniques? This is for you!!!

In this full day hands on workshop we will start out with a brief introduction to Silhouette software then we will move on to learning the ins and outs of cutting fabric, quick taste of sublimation- Is it for you?, Introduction to Textile Foils, and how to cut and create with Leatherette. Then we will move on to the Hands on Projects. There will be 2 assistants in addition to the Instructor that are all TJC Licensed. All Blanks, Vinyl, HTV and other supplies needed to complete the projects will be supplied for you.  You will be creating the following projects during this workshop:

Acrylic Keychain

No Sew Applique Pillow Band

Earbud Wrap

Cosmetic Zip Bag

Leatherette Pouch and Earring

You will need to bring your Silhouette Machine with Mats and tools needed to week, measure, and cut. A new blade is recommended but not required. Laptop Computer with Silhouette Software installed, version 4.2.279 or higher. Double check you have cords for everything!!!

Classes will begin on Thursday, March 12th at 9:00 am until 5:30 Pm. (You will need to check in at EEM check in desk prior to class. Check in will open at 8:30 am for workshop attendees). There will be a break from noon until 1:00 pm for lunch. You can bring a sack lunch to have a quick lunch. If you bring a sack lunch you will be doing a sublimation project during the lunch hour. If you go out for lunch you will be given the sublimation project to take home.