2018 Fall QES Expo Event - 2 Day Pass

$ 229.00

About This Event

Expand your knowledge, skills and enjoyment of sewing, quilting and embroidery. Hands on classes brought to you by the industry's leading educators.

Learn new and innovative techniques in a fun filled, team sewing environment. Test drive the latest machines, win prizes, take advantage of factory direct savings.

3 Separate Classrooms · Expert Teachers · Use of Top-of-the-Line Machines · All Kits Included · Lunch Included Each Day · Free Parking!

Class Descriptions

Class #1: EMBELLISH™ with Hope Yoder

Join author, designer and TV sewing personality Hope Yoder, as she introduces you to an entirely new concept in embroidery and sewing techniques. 

EMBELLISH, as it is called, will take your enjoyment of Quilting, Embroidery, and Sewing to an entirely new level.

Create a dramatic and warm addition to your holiday home this year and every year with Hope’s Merry & Bright embroidered stocking.

Learn appliqué  techniques using heat transfer foil, quilting in-the-hoop embroidery, echo quilting, texturing, use of chenille and perfect placement techniques. You will create a finished stocking size that is 16” x 10”.

Class #2: Sew Stylish Clutch

Create this attractive and useful clutch using a variety of techniques that include sewing with cork fabric and vinyl, decorative stitch embellishment, ribbon work, metallic thread accents and a variety of specialized methods of fabric manipulation that will expand how your sewing skills tremendously.

We will provide a machine for each student to use.

Class #3: Two Classes in One

In the first class you will create a custom tote bag with a lining, zipper pocket and handles. This will be great for taking to class or traveling on a plane.

In the second classroom learn serger techniques while making this amazing sewing caddy. A serger can cut your sewing time in half. No previous serger experience required. Kits are included for both projects.