Showing posts with label Sewing Expo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sewing Expo. Show all posts

Friday, February 19, 2010

Great Time at the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo


Connie Spurlock, owner of Sew Wonderful Designs

Today my boyfriend, George (a very patient man) and I attended the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo in Tampa, Florida. I have attended this event for many years, eight or nine, I think. Usually I take one or more of my daughters. However, this time I wanted to attend an important workshop and I wanted George to go with me. George is my encourager when it comes to my pattern business, Abby-Sue Designs. I have been in the process of designing patterns for over 2 years now, but have just not gotten things tweaked. I have taught many women how to make my designs, have printed the instructions, but just haven't gotten them ready to market. Well, this workshop was taught by Connie Spurlock owner and desinger of Sew Wonderful Dreams. She has designed more than 200 patterns and has been in the business for more than 20years. Her workshop was so very helpful. I went to her booth afterward and she gave me more helpful hints. She is a very kind and generous woman and very creative. While back at her booth, I realized that owned some of her patterns already, that I had bought through the years. Do yourself a favor and visit her website to purchase patterns or see her teaching schedule. www.Sewwonderfuldesigns.com

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Fun at the Sewing Expo









My girls and I attended the first day of the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo. We go every year and, as always, it was great. There were fewer "make it and take its" this year. But we all got to do some fabric dying with water color crayons. We all loved it, especially the girls. Guess what is on our "To Buy" list?? That's right....water color crayons. I saw lots of fabric and goodies. I did very good in the "not buying fabric department". My Stashbusters group would be proud. I did buy 4 fat quarters of 1930 reproductions...because I need them for a current quilt. However, the Expo is not over and the girls wont be with me for the next two days, so I will most likey "hear" the fabric calling my name. We got lots of great ideas and inspiration. I highly recommend it.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Original Sewing and Quilting Expo


The Original Sewing and Quilting Expo is in Tampa this weekend, March 19, 20 and 21. They offer classes and have many free demos and shows at the stage. The neatest part for me is that it is like going to 50 sewing stores in one day...but all in one large room. I have attended the last five years. It is one of my girl's favorite "field trips" of the year. I plan to attend all three days and see lots of eye candy and get lots of ideas for future projects.