Get a free applique pattern, discover EQ7 design software and find out what’s in the cupboard…
Jane Price is a long time quilter with experience across many sewing categories. From hand quilting, to (in the long lost past) garment sewing, and now machine quilting. She is the head educator and leader of the SewEtc long-arm rental program that provides a hands-on frame based quilting experience available to all levels of sewers. Her knowledge base and teaching options also include working in EQ7 and 5D Quilt Design Creator software, to name a few.
EQ7: Your New Design Assistant
Created with the help of the EQ7
The Electric Quilt Company software allows quilters to put their imagination to work. Beginner to advanced quilters can easily take their projects to the next level. If the design aspect of quilting is holding you back… Join Jane for this visual introduction to your new design assistant!
Room 104 – Fri 4:30
Cathy McClean is a sewing enthusiast who has been spreading the sewing word for 40 years. As owner of a successful sewing machine shop in Edmonton, she constantly delivered classes that wowed her students. Her enthusiasm led to guest appearances on local television, at sewing shows and conventions across Canada and as an instructor at the University of Alberta. Cathy is a certified Sulky® Educator and an all round notions specialist. Sponsored by: Clover, Schmetz, True Cut, Sew Easy, Dress it Up, Sulky and HeatnBond
Appliqué: Ladybugs, Butterflies & Buttons
Create Applique Butterflies and Ladybugs with Cathy Mclean
Spring is in the air and the ladybugs and butterflies have come back to decorate our spring shopping bag. Join Cathy to learn about the newest products used for 3 different appliqué techniques. And to keep everything in your bag dry, see how to make decorative waterproof fabric! SPRING up your wardrobe or brighten your home as you use these techniques on clothes, bags and home decor. Combine these techniques with new rulers, notions and fabric markers to make the job not only easier but fun too. If that’s not inspiration enough… you’ll take home a free pattern and sample to create your own butterfly.
Room 104 – Fri 9:30 / Sat 1:30
Sue Carmichael grew up with crafting and sewing in her bones and credits much of whom she is today to the rural 4-H program. She learned to quilt in 1988 and has never looked back. Quilters Cupboard was opened in 2002 and what started as a small dream has become a large reality with an active educational element and many fun events each month! Sue believes laughter, friendship and quilting all go together to make the best project! No matter what the piecing, colour or corners… it’s all about the heart!
What’s New from Inside the Cupboard?
Sue Carmichael is always sharing what’s new for inside the Quilters Cupboard
Each season, Sue opens the Quilters Cupboard to see what’s brand new and what’s still the best of the best. Join this “cupboard” show and tell of fabulous notions designed to help you sew a perfect project every time! Psst… other sewing secrets might spill out of the cupboard too!
Room 102 – Fri 11:30 / Sat 1:30
Show Information
- 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.