Catch insider sewing tricks with Alma Laidlaw, Erika Kottlenberg, Donna Housley and Cathy McLean!
Enjoy these fun and informative sessions with Alma Laidlaw, owner of Sew Fancy Inc. Alma is a Martha Pullen heirloom instructor and published Sashiko designer.
Tool School
Tools are really “great ideas” that someone has turned into a product to make your sewing and quilting easier, faster and more professional. From old time favourites to the latest innovations, learn how to use these gadgets so you will want to pull them out of your drawer more often or add to your collection. Alma is brimming with tips and tricks, you’ll be glad to discover!
Room 101 – Fri 10:30
Embellish, Embellish, Embellish
Turn your projects into something special by taking them to another level with embellishment. Flowers, rick rack, ribbons, zippers, threads, piping and lots more are good starting points. Come gather some creative ideas while learning tricks to make embellishment easy.
Room 101 – Fri 1:30
Get Started Sewing Knits with Confidence
There is nothing more comfortable to wear than a knit fabric? But sewing with knits can be scary. Join Alma to learn some special techniques to handle different types of knits such as single knits (t-shirts, dresses, tops), cuddle knits (quilts, pillows, sleep sacks, etc.) and polyurethane laminate knits (diaper covers, bags, change pad, bibs and more). A few tips and tricks will give you the assurance you need for a seamless experience with knits.
Room 101 – Sat 12:30
Erika Kottelenberg grew up sewing in the family business in Burlington, ON where she and her husband are now second generation owners of SewEtc. Erika enjoys encouraging creativity in others and puts her Fine Arts degree from the University of Waterloo to work by giving you the right tools and the knowledge to use them successfully.
De-Stress Your Machine
What you don’t want your sewing machine to look like inside!
Do you know how to baby your machine? Your manual gives you the basics, but you can do more for your machine with the proper knowledge. There are a lot of hints and tips that you just don’t know about until you are told! Erika shares stories from the SewEtc service room that will help you understand what causes your machine extra, unnecessary stress and how to prolong it’s life span… just by caring for her properly.
Room 101 – Fri 2:30 / Sat 11:30
Notion Commotion
Come find out what is hot and new in notions!
What’s new for Sewing and Quilting in 2015? Stop by the Notion Commotion Booth and discover the right tool for every job. Donna Housley and Cathy McClean share tips on how to get the best use out of any notion. Notions save time and help to give you that professional look! If you feel like giving crafts, a lifetime of devotion…. we have got the notion! Brought to you by:
Booth #112
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- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.