tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32715448788742018202024-03-13T09:43:25.466-05:00SewingandstitcheryexpoRita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-51481383684410900612013-03-09T12:38:00.001-06:002013-03-09T12:43:55.101-06:00IPCA Ticket to ParadiseOn Sunday, the IPCA (Independent Pattern Company Alliance) -- had their contest -- this year the theme was Ticket to Paradise. Our audience picked up passports and went to each booth to vote for their favorites. On Sunday, the finalists were on the stage -- and this year they ANNOUNCED THE WINNER...IT WAS SO MUCH FUN....Great job everybody. The companies, the contestants and our attendees...the best audience in the sewing world...
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A new speaker this year -- Emma Seabrooke. Her specialty is knits -- and I am a big, big fan. Emma has a great eye -- and she's coming to Puyallup fresh from a fabric-shopping trip in the cutting rooms of Los Angeles garment district!!
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Emma travels all over the world teaching sewing -- and she LOVEs what she does. Here home is in the Florida Keys in a town in the upper keys called Islamorada, the fishing capital of the U.S. (and her husband loves to fish!)
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Emma says, "I was born with sewing DNA as my great-grandmother was head costumer for Barhmin/Bailey Circus. Her daughter and my grandmother was a trapeze artist and her husband my grandfather did all the theatrical lighting for Flo Ziegfeld and was the only man allowed to work the with Houdini and his lighting and props. On my other side all my female relatives sewed. I learned to sew from my mom and went on to study under a couturier.
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For me, the best part of sewing is making it all come together. I like to design the pattern, find the right fabric in the right color for me and then make it fit me. If I do this right the sewers will tell me I love your outfit and can you show me what fabric to buy and which pattern did you use so I can buy the fabric, the patterns and instructions and feel just as pretty when I am done. Hopefully they too will enjoy and pass this along to others.
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I am teaching two hands-on classes, the Nancy Cardigan and the Suzanne Wrap. Both are garments that will add a new spark to you wardrobe -- and they make great gifts as well. The Lecture/Demos are New Tee Necklines and Using Stay tapes to improve your sewing with knits. I like using a basic tee or top and change things so no one sees that it is the same pattern used again and again. The Stay Tapes I developed to improve the look of the knits and not have them look like a poorly home made garment. My Tapes make hems lay flat no ripples, my side seams are straight and look well sewn, my necklines don't sag or fall away. The Stay Tapes keep the knits from fighting with each other or woven fabrics.
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If you love knit clothing (and if you look in your closet you will find that you probably do), it is because it is comfortable and easy to wear. You should make knit clothing and I can show you the easy ways to work with knits and have them look good so you will proudly wear them."
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SEE YOU SOON, EMMA...thanks again for playing my blogging game!! I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SHOP YOUR BOOTH...
Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-82743316905815621402013-02-24T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-24T23:28:05.190-06:00Buying Tickets AT THE SHOWIf things are going according to plan -- you received the last e-newsletter today. You are putting the finishing touches on your ZEBRA outfit (Friday mostly -- but Rita is wearing zebra every dayjust because she can... talking in third person, as though she was SUEDE)...
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And now you're checking out this blog to make sure you didn't miss anything.
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We have crews setting up at the Fairgrounds. They are placing the chairs in the classrooms, building the stages, setting up the booths. On Wednesday, the vendors come onto the grounds to set up their merchandise..
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So by the time you arrive -- everything is in place. You know the Showplex...
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This is the building where we have our ticket office...there will be bulletin boards on the wall, listing the classes that are available. You can use these boards to save yourself some time in the line...<br />
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Because standing in long lines is not a good use of your time...
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If you go to the boards first, you can see if the classes you are interested in are available -- and write down the number (i.e. #1021)-- our very capable ticket office staff can very quickly SELL YOU THE TICKETS...
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As you read this blog -- I am cutting some fringe on my obnoxious maxi-dresses -- to pack into my suitcase to fly to Seattle. AND I CAN HARDLY WAIT...my cousin Jackie is coming from Oklahoma City and I MADE HER A ZEBRA DRESS, just in case she didn't get the memo....
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<br />Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-44746753339072372172013-02-23T09:34:00.002-06:002013-02-23T09:38:53.665-06:00Lisa Shaw ROCKSLisa Shaw is on a new path -- this year "re-inventing herself" at SewExpo as Lisa SewBubbles. When I asked what she would be doing -- she sent this...
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Dear Rita,<br />
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Normally I provide a handout stapled with coupons and goodies <br />
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This year because I'm here at the show as Lisa Shaw - Machine Embroidery
Software Specialist I thought I might just go a bit hog wild. Some of my
friends who are digitizers and have worked with and supported me over the years
have really gone above and beyond for me this year. <br />
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We have put together a CD
containing over 20 professionally digitized designs, some projects, tips and
tricks! I think its priceless, but it is at least worth $75 just for the 20+
designs. Everyone that attends one of my classes is going to get this CD as my
gift to them! Yes, this is in addition to the bundle that is normally stapled
and I will figure out a way to get it all together...<br />
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AND WAIT there's more! Sheesh I feel like a Ginsu knife commercial! You all
know that I love machine embroidery and believe that the computer is supposed to
help us be creative not be an anchor dragging us down. Well I've found new to
me software that is easy, and fun, and affordable AND will run on a Mac or a
Windows Computer - yes you've heard that right! Affordable and will run on
either a Mac or a PC -- I know I couldn't believe it either so I had to try it
out for myself. And because I am so excited about these programs that - I am
giving away a free copy, a $50 value, in each of my seminars. I told you, I am
going HOG WILD this SewExpo! I might even wear zebra stripes on Friday!
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So what have you got to lose? Worst case scenario you get to take a 40 minute
break, get a CD of designs, spend some time with me in the classroom and learn a
little bit about what you can do with machine embroidery software. If you have
a Mac and always heard that you have to use Windows to do machine embroidery -
let me show you otherwise! Even if you are just thinking about joining our
addiction -- whoops I mean thinking about getting an embroidery machine - or
better yet, you have an embroidery machine and the embroidery unit is still in
the box…yes, I've met a few of you over the years :-) Sign up for this one
needle class, #1090 and see what this is all about.
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Can't wait for SewExpo 2013 to begin -- this will be a stellar event!
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all my best, Rita -- safe travels! SEE YOU SOON...great job on the blog -- Lisa
Note: the quickest way to see Lisa's schedule is to go to the <a href="http://sewexpo.com">SewExpo website</a> and type Lisa Shaw into the search box. ALL her classes will come up! She is really turning up the heat this year!!Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-69343974746141414662013-02-22T02:38:00.001-06:002013-02-22T02:38:16.020-06:00The Zebra GamesFor me -- 2009 was the year of the GREAT Zebra gift...
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Ann Sagawa told me she when she saw this zebra watch -- she just HAD TO buy it for me...
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AND -- no list of Rita-loves-zebra- would be complete without a picture of the HEY RITA TOTE...designed by fabric artist Jan Potter. (who, as one of the Inspired 2 Sew girls -- HAVE A DEAL WITH SIMPLICITY to design totebag patterns!)
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In 2010 -- I wore zebra on the RECYCLED DENIM DAY...
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And in 2011 -- the Ya Ya Stalkers actually MADE ME AN IRONING BOARD COVER out of zebra fabric (and red t-shirt fringe!!)
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That year -- Claire gave me my favorite zebra scarf (which I wear all the time) -- AND I also got a zebra jewelry case...
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My point is -- HOW MUCH FUN IS THE ZEBRA??? so -- BRING IT ON, PEOPLE...!!! JOIN ME IN MY ZEBRA FOLLIES...
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I have heard from lots of Sew Expo fans -- and they will BE PLAYING THE RITA ZEBRA GAME. On Friday -- Bonne and Jan, and Linda, Lisa, Amanda, Molly, Laura, Deb, Carol, Amanda, Amy, Diana...
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IF WE ALL WEAR ZEBRA -- THINK HOW EASY it will be for us to FIND EACH OTHER...I am sooo excited!!
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Counting the days now...Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-65938583387681246372013-02-21T10:00:00.001-06:002013-02-21T10:00:07.177-06:00BAG CHECKING
This is what the inside of the Pavilion looks like today....
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But next Wednesday -- set-up day -- this is what it will look like...The best vendors in the country have already packed their trucks up and are ON THEIR WAY to Puyallup. When they get there, Janet will have them lined up out the back gate -- and with military precision -- the unloading will begin in a very orderly manner. (yes, this is a work of compelte fiction)...
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This is my best picture of the outside of the buildings -- and to the right of the Pavilion entrance (you can't see it) -- there is a BAG CHECK. This is REALLY GOOD INFORMATION for you to know...
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So you don't have to carry your purchases with you all over the show -- YOU CAN CHECK YOUR BAGS. The nominal fee is 50 cents for a shopping bag...and $1 for a very large one.
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HOW REASONABLE, EH??
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The people at the bag check are volunteers -- working for their own good cause...(4-H?) -- so, yes, they do accept tips.
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This is just one of my recycled-t-shirt-maxi-zebra-striped-dresses...I HAVE MADE FIVE OF THEM SO FAR...but you will only see three or four of them. I think this one makes me look fat...
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If you have received your envelope with tickets, please open it and check your tickets. If there is a problem it can perhaps be taken care of before the Expo. Also if you have never received your tickets, please let us know immediately. Our e-mail is expo.tickets@wsu.edu.
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NOW WE CAN BEGIN THE TEN DAY COUNTDOWN...
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So -- here's a big question -- what's the weather going to be like? Last year, Wednesday (set-up day) was cold and rainy. You SHOULD bring a rain coat, of course. <br />
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Here's an email I received yesterday:
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Hey, Rita!! Can't wait for the Expo in Puyallup. I live 30 minutes away so I never miss a day.
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We were just at a major antique show last weekend, held at the same venue as the Expo. They did not have the rule about carts and suitcases. Soooooooo dangerous for those of us walking behind them.<br />
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Would you write again (and again) about this dangerous habit. There are always a few at Expo who ignore the rule on 'drag-abouts' as I call them. Please remind people about checking their bags and purchases. I even noticed a few last year that were using strollers. No babies, just out-smarting the rules. Still dangerous, not to mention annoying.
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I have never used the check service because I have my car parked across the street, but I've always wondered if there is a fee and/or should we tip the personnel. Is it run by volunteers or the fairground staff? I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering.........
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Thanks for all you do to get the word out about the Expo. I look forward to it every year. I just hope we can give you visitors some decent weather.
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Best,
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A Sew Expo FAN
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When I received this email, I realized I DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER...about the bag checking. So I will post the answer by the end of today.
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AND the most important thing you should know right now is that the ticket office will be closing ON WEDNESDAY. <br />
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But do not worry -- TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW. The ticket office is located in the Showplex. Over by the Mary Bridge PILLOWCASE PATROL booth.
They set up a board -- with ALL THE AVAILABLE CLASSES...
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I have been walking ONE MILE EVERY DAY on my treadmill...today I'm going to do TWO MILES...trying to get into shape for ALL THAT WALKING...at the BIGGEST, BEST SEWING PARTY IN AMERICA..!!
Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-39719442985569580312013-02-14T23:53:00.000-06:002013-02-14T23:53:23.030-06:00Got Tickets?Rita,
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Can you blog about this please.
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If you have received your envelope with tickets, please open it and check your tickets. If there is a problem it can perhaps be taken care of before the Expo. Also if you have never received your tickets, please let us know immediately. Our e-mail is expo.tickets@wsu.edu.
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Thanks Rita
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Katy Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-14173381214544707202013-02-11T03:00:00.000-06:002013-02-14T07:53:10.742-06:00Rita is Learning New Video Skills...kinda...Okay -- I am always trying to LEARN NEW SKILLS. Because I've had a lot of issues with YouTube, I am trying a new video place -- Vimeo. And so far, so good. Although apparently, one minute of new video per week is all you get for the "basic" service. If I want to do anything really interesting -- I must upgrade my service. Upgrade...hummm...it's such a tempting word, isn't it??
Anyway -- this is a gem I had on my camera that was never uploaded to YouTube. Vimeo did it WAY quicker -- and I am sorry, Steve -- I don't have that kind of power...(he wanted a whole room at Sew Expo to be equipped with Sashiko machines!)
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/59241458" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/59241458">Steve Jeffery</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user16338007">Rita Farro</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-76679855982618061682013-02-08T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-23T17:08:39.110-06:00Zebra is the New BlackYou KNOW HOW HOOKED I AM on zebra stripes. Although I keep thinking I'm going to get over it -- zebra continues to be a joyful part of my life...
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And it goes way beyond fashion...as you know -- I love it for HOME DEC...
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Little sofas look great when wrapped in zebra...
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I wear it and write about it so much -- people give me many wonderful ZEBRA GIFTS...
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And these two women -- Bonne Swett and Jan Potter -- the "Inspired 2 Sew" duo -- gave me the BEST GIFT ever...
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The Hey Rita TOTE -- the words say, ZEBRA STRIPES...WOW...
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That was the year we did the recycled denim challenge...which, of course, I paired with ZEBRA and some t-shirt fringe to tone it down a bit...
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Obviously, I cannot stop myself...
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It's everywhere...in bedrooms, bathrooms, on rugs,
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And it always circles back to the Hey Rita tote...!!
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And I get so many wonderful comments from people -- wearing zebra stripes always makes me smile...
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SO WHY DON'T WE ALL DO IT???!! Did I tell you my cousin Jackie is coming to the show this year? FROM OKLAHOMA CITY...I've gotta get her to wear some zebra...her family will not believe it...
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JOIN IN THE FUN...BECAUSE THERE WILL BE A ZEBRA-STRIPE CHALLENGE THIS YEAR, PEOPLE. How about FRIDAY??
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It's long overdue...Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-40632313858800424502013-02-07T12:34:00.000-06:002013-02-11T15:47:30.157-06:00Pictures for the Seattle Times<br />
You have NO IDEA how much time I spend working with Sew Expo pictures. First of all -- I have NEVER PRETENDED that this is one of my particular skills. Neither the picture-taking part NOR THE "keeping track of them on my computer" job...It is a misery for me -- but I know the BEST way to tell the Sew Expo story is with PICTURES of you -- having a great time at the show!! But I always seem to be looking for that one perfect picture that DOES NOT EXIST...
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And then -- HOW DO I LET other people see the pictures and pick the ones they like?? Email doesn't work that well -- we all get confused with who's looking at what.
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So -- today -- Janet wanted to see some picture options for the Seattle Times -- and I decided to PUT THEM UP ON THIS BLOG. So at least you can see yourselves having a wonderful time!! And -- whether or not YOUR picture gets into the newspaper -- I want you to know you WERE IN THE RUNNING...
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Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-13863259546733821172013-02-06T15:00:00.002-06:002013-02-06T15:00:19.055-06:00Bonus Days is OVER...Bonus Days are over -- thanks for taking a second look at your class schedule. SO MANY OF YOU came into the system to order new tickets (over 300 orders) -- the ticket office is buried again (just like we like ém)...but I promise you -- YOUR TICKETS WILL ARRIVE in time for the show. Be patient...
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When I have to look over my 1100 photos from last year (which I do A LOT -- TRUST ME) -- it is shocking how many times this picture appears...
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My pictures don't ALL suck...this is a great shot of my sisters Deborah and Barb -- with their SEWING HERO -- SIMON HASKINS!!
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Did you see these sisters last year at the show?
We are not related by blood -- only by unfinished sewing projects...<br />
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One of the small classes that takes place in the little theater upstairs...(see -- not EVERY class has 300 students!)
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And, of course, my favorite picture from 2012. I NEVER get tired of looking at it. I smile every single time...Because I love these sewing sisters of mine -- and because of the thousands of hand-made pillowcases for the children of Mary Bridge behind us...I just got an email from Sharon -- telling me she is bringing 300 pillowcases to the show! Holy Cow. I had to give her my cellphone number so we can meet in a parking lot...
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Women who sew ARE THE BEST. Really. The kindest, most generous...ALWAYS....and I love hanging out with you!! AND -- once again -- for 2013 -- I am bringing a special guest to Sew Expo. MY COUSIN JACKIE will be attending the show for the first time. From Oklahoma -- she is SO THRILLED -- even though I keep telling her I'm putting her RIGHT TO WORK...!! I guess I make it sound like so much fun -- nobody ever hears the IT'S A LOT OF WORK part...(until they get there!)
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Luckily, I already have a recycled t-shirt dress for Jackie. It's a late-Christmas, early-birthday present. And IT IS AMAZING...Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-88823037939223135622013-02-05T05:00:00.000-06:002013-02-05T08:30:16.039-06:00WEAR YOUR ARTGail Yellen is so funny...you will love her BRAND NEW BOOK -- "It's All About Embellishment" (AND you can still take that class -- <a href="http://www.sewexpo.com/module/search_content.htm?showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=Gail+Yellen&btnSearchSubmit=Search">there are a few seats available</a> -- Sunday -- AND it's still bonus days -- so you don't have to pay the $8 handling fee)
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Mary Mulari is BACK this year -- you can see her on <a href="http://www.sewexpo.com/friday-night-live.htm">Friday Night LIVE </a>with her sidekick, Nancy Zieman.<br />
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REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR OWN ART (YES, TOTEBAGS WILL COUNT)...read the next blog post and you'll see WHY IT'S SUCH A GREAT IDEA...
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I will be WEARING MY OWN ART EVERY day of the show...out of guess what?
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Recycled t-shirts...which I am having so much fun with...
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The more dresses I make, the more dresses I want to make....
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I have three dresses completely done...dress #4 about half-way done...and dress #5 just popped into my head.
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WAIT...IT'S ONLY A FOUR DAY SHOW....darn it. Now I have to CHOOSE...and I love them all so much...
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Read the following post -- which has some UPDATED INFORMATION fo ryou... Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-62344394079758193742013-02-05T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-05T08:29:25.790-06:002013 Quilter's Night OUTJanome Sewing Machine Company is sponsoring the 2013 Quilter's Night OUT. They are bringing two world-class art quilter's to Puyallup for this special evening of "learning while laughing..."The Hot Fuser Chicks - Frieda Anderson and Laura Wasilowski. <br />
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I am not a quilter...but when I DO START to quilt -- these are the kind of quilts I will make. Art quilts have always fascinated me...because they are so unique and free.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">WEAR your wearable art to the 2013 Quilter's Night OUT...because thre will be special seating for the first 200 of you WEARING YOUR ART. AND -- on those chairs -- a special gift from our new QNO sponsor -- the Janome Sewing Machine company..! -- go there <a href="http://sewexpo.com/">NOW to register.</a> This is YOUR LAST BONUS DAY...NO $8 handling fee!</span></strong>
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But even if you NEVER INTEND TO MAKE A QUILT -- you need to come to this year's Quilter's Night OUT. Because Laura and Frieda have tips and tricks with fusing that will up the anty for your wearable art.<br />
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Maybe you don't think you are an artist?? I BEG TO DIFFER...
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The Inspired 2 Sew girls -- Jan Potter and Bonne Swett -- both make incredible wearable art -- AND I AM SURE THEY ALREADY HAVE their 2013 Sew Expo wardrobes all put together. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE what they wear to this year's Quilter's Night OUT!! (hint, hint, girls -- I could use an advance photo!!)
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They also have a NEW TOTEBAG pattern coming out with Simplicity -- and these great artistic totebags require a good relationship with your iron and your fusible!!<br />
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I do not know every woman in these pictures...but I didn't have to look through too many folders before I realized MOST OF YOU CREATE WEARABLE ART...
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Really -- YOU ARE AMAZING ARTISTS. Seeing your creations is one of the absolute best things about my job!! Please plan to wear your art on this night...we might just ramp up some kind of special reward if you do.... Isn't that be a great idea??
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Keep an eye on this blog -- I will be making additional announcements as the information becomes available...
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WEAR your wearable art to the 2013 Quilter's Night OUT...because thre will be special seating for the first 200 of you WEARING YOUR ART. AND -- on those chairs -- a special gift from our new QNO sponsor -- the Janome Sewing Machine company..!!
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Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-76315554921534597572013-02-03T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-03T12:50:49.556-06:00BIG SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTYES-- THIS IS A RARE SUNDAY MORNING POST -- because I HAVE SOME REALLY BIG NEWS...
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FOR TWO DAYS ONLY -- we have removed the $8 handling fee from the online registration system. A special email blast will go out today to the online users -- (they get the FIRST CRACK AT IT) -- but then EVERYBODY on the mailing list will receive the official notification tomorrow. <br />
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Because whether you ordered your first round of tickets via the online registration system or snail mail -- we want to encourage EVERYBODY to use the system to take a second look. You can buy tickets to any class, special event or workshop (with seating still available) -- and NOT PAY THE $8 handling fee...<br />
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Click here to see a <a href="http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/569/2013_sewing_and_stitchery_brochure.pdf">PDF of the Registration Brochure</a><br />
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Then, make yourself a fresh pot of coffee and go over your schedule with a fine tooth comb...see what you missed? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE...
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IF YOU ALREADY have your ticket for Friday Night LIVE -- EXCELLENT...!! But if you didn't buy it yet -- GO BACK INTO THE SYSTEM AND DO IT NOW. You won't have to pay the $8 handling fee. ALSO -- this is your chance to buy tickets for Saturday's Quilter's Night Out -- and NOT PAY THE $8 HANDLING FEE...
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Not only will you have a wonderful time -- laughing and learning with hundreds of your best sewing friends -- but you have an excellent chance of winning a Babylock sewing machine!
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Babylock is a fine company -- owned by a family in St. Louis. And every year, they support the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in many wonderful ways.
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For one thing -- they set up an entire classroom with their world famous first-serger-to-suck-the-thread-through-the-tension-knobs machines...
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These serger classes are some of our most popular workshops. This year, Gail Yellen sold out FOUR TIMES (we had to add evening classes for her topic)...
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It isn't often that the President of a sewing machine company actually comes to our show -- but Steve Jeffery not only comes to the show -- he often helps move sewing machines around...
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AND -- believe it or not -- Steve arrives on -- wait for it --SET UP DAY..!!!
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And you might be surprised to know that Steve gets very nervous backstage -- here he is -- actually LOOKING AT NOTES!!
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On this night, the door prize was the top of the line Ellisimo....
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The year Eleanor Burns was our Quilter's Night OUT -- Steve gave away Eleanor's favorite sewing machine...remember that night? Because we messed up the way we did the door prize tickets -- HE GAVE AWAY TWO OF THEM...!!
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After that happened -- our audience was so excited -- he clearly gave it a lot of serious thought...<br />
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And -- last year -- with Martha Pullen doing our Friday Night LIVE show -- Steve GAVE AWAY FIVE BABYLOCK SEWING machines....<br />
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This year -- because Nancy Zieman is our Friday Night LIVE entertainment -- and the focus of the second helping of Kick It Up A Stitch is FAST AND EASY...(also, Nancy is teaching a One Needle topic of How To Sew On Knits) --
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You will NEVER GUESS what he's giving away this year at Friday Night LIVE....
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Well, maybe you WILL GUESS....hint, hint -- they are FAMOUS FOR IT...!!<br />
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First of all -- Babylock is once again GIVING AWAY FIVE SEWING MACHINES ON THIS SPECIAL NIGHT...And this year -- one of them will be Nancy Zieman's favorite serger -- the TOP OF THE LINE Babylock EVOLUTION...
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So -- you have a VERY GOOD CHANCE TO WIN A SEWING MACHINE ON THIS NIGHT. Trust me -- the odds are WAY better than with any kind of lottery ticket.
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Oh yeah -- some excellent odds...and I am looking into the rules of the game. (Because you would be happy for me if I won the serger that night, right??...and I don't see any fine print saying Rita can never win anything...)<br />
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Anyway -- THANK YOU, BABYLOCK for being such a wonderful sponsor. You are a class act, Steve Jeffery -- and thanks for everything you do to support the Sewing and Stitchery Expo!!
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<span style="font-size: large;">So -- while you're waiting for the system to open WITH NO $8 handling fee -- DO ME A FAVOR...and keep reading down on this blog. I've been working this week to give you more information -- especially about the special events. Friday Night LIVE, Quilter's Night OUT, and the Sunday morning charity event...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the next two days -- I'll be blogging about some extra classes we've added on (be sure to check out that tab on the website before you place your Bonus order...)</span>Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-64114763123146500682013-02-02T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-02T04:00:08.528-06:00Friday Night LIVEMary Mulari has been a guest on "Sewing with Nancy" about 1200 times...(that is a slight exaggeration). They obviously have an excellent professional relationship and they've worked together on every sewing project you can imagine...
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If you are a fan of "Sewing with Nancy" -- you know what I'm talking about. They are a great team on-camera and they take every project step by step -- and after a very fast 30 minutes -- you believe YOU CAN DO IT, TOO....<br />
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The key to their success, of course, is that they are both EXCELLENT TEACHERS. AND -- they know how to PLAN A THING. Whenever there is a new television show, book, pattern, product or technique -- they get together and work out how to best present the information to us...<br />
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And, at her core, Nancy Zieman is a wonderful teacher. She has an uncanny ability to organize and prioritize information so you really GET IT. And with her quiet, midwestern personality -- she always makes you feel at home -- and she never makes you feel stupid...
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Mary, on the other hand, is more like a Las Vegas showgirl...wild and crazy -- always trying to applique feathers onto every project...
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As individuals -- they are both excellent. Really. Head and shoulders two of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from...<br />
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BUT WHEN THEY PUT THEIR HEADS TOGETHER...TO PLAN A JOINT VENTURE.... .MAGIC HAPPENS....
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And that's why you should not miss this year's Friday Night LIVE. Mary and Nancy are spending this weekend together -- planning this very special evening. Which is ONLY FOR YOU -- THE SEW EXPO AUDIENCE. This will be a one-time-only opportunity. The second helping of "Kick It Up A Stitch" will be full of fun and laughter -- there is no doubt about it.<br />
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Click HERE to go to the website and buy your tickets for <a href="http://www.sewexpo.com/friday-night-live.htm">Friday Night LIVE</a>! You will laugh and hey -- you just might learn something along the way!!<br />
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Actually -- since it's Saturday -- and the ticket office is closed for their annual sewing retreat...do me a big favor. COME BACK TOMORROW...I have one more announcement to make -- and THEN you should click on the link to BUY YOUR TICKET...(if you haven't already done so)...Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-72114553815196427092013-02-01T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-01T08:39:18.558-06:00Two Hot Fuser ChicksWith JUST A MONTH TO GO -- Things are happening so fast and furious -- Ann is uploading a lot of new project photos up on the online registration system -- and I've been trying to do interviews with teachers and attendees to post their information on the website, in the upcoming newsletter, use on Facebook, etc.<br />
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Ann was looking for some new pictures of Laura and Frieda -- and it JUST SO HAPPENS I had a conversation that morning with Frieda -- who was at the airport on her way to a show in Pennsylvania...<br />
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It would be great if we could convey the beauty of their hand-dyed fabrics...but pictures just don't do them justice. Laura and Frieda use a different technique -- instead of buckets -- they dye the fabric FLAT -- so the colors blend into each other...
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Both Laura and Frieda will be giving away one of their patterns WITH the hand-dyed fabric kit.
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The techniques they use to create art quilts are perfect for Nancy's favorite sewing past-time -- LANDSCAPE QUILTING...here they are after an appearance on Sewing with Nancy...
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They also use the fusible web in a very different way. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO REVERSE THE DESIGN...!!
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When paper backed fusible web first came on the scene (yes, I am THAT old) -- we were told to leave the paper on, then trace the design on the PAPER - remember? Which meant, of course, that you always had to reverse the design...
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I AM SO EXCITED about the 2013 Quilter's Night OUT...Thanks again, Nancy, for recommending them to us! They'll also be teaching a Two-Needle Class on Sunday morning.
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Barb E. sent this email, "Two years ago I took a class from Laura and it changed the way I sew. I've been using fusible web for 20 years, but I have NEVER thought about using it her way. That workshop was a big AH-HA moment for me. I'm so excited about the Two Hot Fuser Chicks."
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WE ARE, TOO...!! AND Janome is the official sponsor this year -- and you've gotta love their slogan...<span style="font-size: x-large;">BELIEVE IN YOUR CREATIVITY...</span>
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Stay tuned to this blog -- there will be NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS every day for the next week or so...
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Last year -- you made over 4,500 pillowcases for the children of Mary Bridge Chidlrens Hospital. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G...
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After the first year -- Mary Bridge started saving their paper boxes!!
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Last year, they were smart to schedule a LOT MORE volunteers...
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But they STILL COULD NOT KEEP UP...!! Coats & Clark will ONCE again be giving a spool of thread to every person who brings pillowcases for the children. AND there will be a door prize drawing on Sunday morning -- for those of you who so generously used your time and materials to sew pillowcases for the children.
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To answer some of your questions -- YES -- Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital is our official charity again this year. If you visit the website -- <a href="http://sewexpo.com">Sewexpo.com</a> -- you will see a link right on the front page that will immediately TAKE YOU to the Mary Bridge website. It is problematic to sell tickets to the charity event because WSU cannot keep the money...so in the past -- we had to ask you to send a separate check. THIS should be easier -- right??
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However -- we've had some issues with the links all working -- so let me know if you have a problem. When you get to the Mary Bridge site -- you can make a donation and print a receipt -- which will serve as your ticket into the Sunday Morning EVENT.
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And the Sunday morning Coats and Clark charity eventis going to be AWESOME. "Sew You Think You Can Blog"-- for the very first time EVER -- will be a live audition on the Expo Runway. Five talented sewing bloggers will be auditioning for a spot on the popular Sew It All television show. Hostess Ellen March will be onstage, with part of the SIA set -- and you'll be able to VOTE FOR your favorite contestant!!
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Remember -- it's all for a good cause -- and THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT...See you SOON...
Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-33355913113730139792013-01-23T04:00:00.000-06:002013-01-22T21:35:37.839-06:00Shuttle from the airportHere's a question that has come up several times -- "If I fly into the Seattle airport -- how can I get to Puyallup?"<br />
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After talking to some of the local hotels -- the answer is the SHUTTLE EXPRESS. Way back when, I can remember flying into Seattle and taking this shuttle down to Puyallup. Mary Mulari made the arrangements -- and we were staying at the Northwest Motor Inn, across the street and up the road...(I think I ate every meal at Caittin's that year)<br />
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Anyway -- the shuttle is still running!! It is reasonably priced -- check the rates for sure....something like $44 one way. Be prepared -- it takes some time to get to Puyallup. And with this shuttle, you could stop at other hotels and towns along the way.<br />
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Two of my favorite Sewing Sisters...one from Illinois -- another from Washington State...
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Sometimes, you don't want me to share your email...but Denise told me I could share her letter. And I'm still waiting for a picture of these hats!!
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I attend Sewing Expo with my cousins, there are 5 of us with pink hats that we have added decorations to for the last couple of years. We made the hats so we could find each other, we will be wearing them again this year. <br />
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Last summer I went to Stitch and Pitch wearing my hat and a couple people came up to me and said we know you, we had met them at Sewing Expo. <br />
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There will be four of us this year. Tisha and Carol are from Snohomish, WA, Irena is from Sutherlin, OR, and I live on Mercer Island, WA. Another cousin joining us, but she doesn't have a pink hat, we let her stay with us anyway.<br />
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I like to do all kinds of embroidery, needlepoint, knit and crochet. Actually, I like to do anything with a needle. I have completed the Certificate courses and only have one more Diploma course at the Royal School of Needlework in England.<br />
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We usually attend the 4-H fashion show too. We always have a wonderful time!<br />
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IT'S ONLY FIVE WEEKS AWAY, LADIES!! Things are starting to happen really fast -- so I'll be blogging more frequently....I AM ABOUT READY TO START PACKING MY BAGS...(no, wait, I have to sew my dresses first!!)Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-12059322384554287082013-01-14T23:12:00.000-06:002013-01-14T23:28:57.401-06:00Audience PicturesThis week, I'm working on the stories for the Seattle Times insert. And trying to
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So -- we're picking the pictures that will be used in the Seattle Times...and I love looking at the pictures from previous years. We have a REALLY GOOD TIME, don't we?? Our special events are legendary....sooo much fun!! No other consumer sewing show in the entire country attempts to do what we do. TWO action-packed night of sewing edu-tainment...Friday Night AND Saturday night....
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Do you see yourself here? This is at the 2012 Sew Expo -- the Inspired 2 Sew girls were getting ready to put on their show...
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This was the south side of Friday Night LIVE -- right before Martha came out on the stage...<br />
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Remember the STANDING OVATION???<br />
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Speaking of Bonne and Jan...how about that GREAT JACKET, BARB?? You rock, ladies...<br />
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<br />Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-52965367808479336592013-01-07T04:00:00.000-06:002013-01-07T04:00:11.697-06:00A Picture is Worth A Thousand WordsOnline registration went great! Although there were certainly some issues on the first morning -- most of you found the system to be intuitive and are delighted to know IMMEDIATELY if you got the classes you signed up for. GREAT JOB to our wonderful ticket office staff. Janet York was the point person -- and I forwarded every single problem, issue or glitch to Janet. On Facebook, I said Janet was doing "registration triage"...Again, if you had trouble -- please email Janet: <a href="mailto:jyork@wsu.edu">jyork@wsu.edu</a>. That is your QUICKEST way to get assistance. The phones get very busy, and then you have to leave a voicemail, which somebody will have to listen to...then try to call you back...well -- you get the idea. Emailing Janet is a much more efficient way for you to get help and for her to keep track of who needs what done. Include your name, phone number, order number (if you have one)...
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It is very satisfying that online registration was smooth sailing for Charlotte -- when she posted about her excellent experience -- my heart swelled with happiness! On Yahoo chat, Charlotte talked about a picture of her I'd posted on this blog -- (I am always delighted when anybody reads my blog posts) -- I searched high and low to find this picture of Charlotte and Sandra Betzina. ( Charlotte is wearing one of Sandra's blouse patterns...)
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While looking for this photo -- I found MANY WONDERFUL PICTURES of you -- our attendees -- the best sewing audience in the world. I love it that you plan your outfits, challenge each other, use the patterns or fabrics you purchased at last year's Expo...
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Obviously, I don't know all your names...but I do hear from many of you throughout the year. Linda makes me laugh on Facebook... Sharon sends thoughtful notes and cards...and Vicki, Bonne and Jan, Helen and Wendy, Claire, (of the zebra jewelry case) Pat, Carol (the cake balls were fabulous!), Laura, Marsha, Jolene, Sammy, Barbara, Chris and Judy (the Ya Ya stalkers!), Krista (thanks again for the new totebag AND THE SALMON)...Cindy (no more chocolate, babe -- really!!)...<br />
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Women who sew are the BEST. You are the most thoughtful, caring, kind, generous people in the whole wide world. I believe that. But, of course, I don't know everybody who comes to the show. I WISH I COULD.... Sometimes, I'm just struck by the GREAT OUTFIT...this woman probably didn't even know I was taking her picture...
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Lorraine Henry is a teacher...
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I remember talking to the woman wearing this creative skirt -- she is a doctor...
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This beautiful blonde participated in the IPCA Midnight Magic sewing challenge....right??
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These pictures remind me about our new photo policy. In the past, attendees were not encouraged or allowed to take pictures. We used to put up a lot of signs that said "NO HOTOGRAPHY". Well -- THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW...
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NOW -- we <strong><em><u>WANT</u></em></strong> you to take pictures of your time at Sew Expo. We WANT you to share those pictures with your friends and family -- on social media, via email, Pinterest, Facebook or on your favorite blogs. <br />
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With a few common sense limits, of course. Out of respect for the teachers and other students -- please don't take pictures during a class. AND because our vendors are independent businesses -- their booth space belongs to them and whether or not they encourage photography is their decision...so please respect their wishes.
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So -- CLICK AWAY!! Because the reason it's a cliche is because it's true. A picture REALLY IS WORTH a thousand words...and if you take some wonderful, fun pictures at the 2013 Sew Expo -- we look forward to seeing them on your Facebook page, your Pinterest boards and your favorite sewing blogs.
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AND -- if you are a sewing/quilting blogger -- THIS IS YOUR SPECIAL YEAR!!
For starters -- Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.schmetzneedles.com/boot-camp-info.htm">Schmetz Sew-cial Bloggers Bootcamp </a><br />
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AND on Sunday -- the Coats and Clark Charity event is a live audition, <a href="http://www.sewitalltv.com/contests/casting-call.html">"Sew You Think You Can Blog"</a>. Some lucky blogger is going to win a trip to Golden, Colorado -- to tape an episode for the Sew It All television show!!
Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-571216116850270082013-01-03T21:07:00.001-06:002013-01-03T21:58:23.204-06:00Limited Space AvailableGOOD JOB, YOU...
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As we look back on the first day of online registration -- we learned some lessons -- and tomorrow the system will be running smooth as silk...(yes, people, that is a Rita-mix-of sarcasm, optimism and metaphor all rolled into the same bolt...er...sentence)
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However, the heartbreak for many of you is that you COULD NOT GET IN TODAY -- and now you are worried that the class you wanted will be SOLD OUT.
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I hope not. But, of course, some of the three and four-needle classes DO sell out very quickly. That's because there are only 30 seats available to begin with.
THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO to prevent this from happening. Those seats are so limited -- it's always our biggest problem.
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One woman suggested we go to a lottery system next year -- and she's right -- we should look into that.<br />
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Here's the deal. The hands-on classrooms set up with sewing machines (or sergers) only have 30 spots. 10 seats will go to snail mail registrants, and 20 seats will go to online registrants. As always -- those tickets go on a first-come, first-served basis.
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But it's such a tiny number to begin with -- they're gone in a flash. We end up making 30 people happy -- but another 130 are ticked off because they couldn't get into the class...
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And, of course, there's no way we can add more sessions because those rooms are already COMPLETELY, TIGHTLY BOOKED...and there are only so many hours in the Sew Expo day...
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And we are SORRY, SORRY, SORRY...
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But here's the really, really good news -- NOTHING ELSE IS SOLD OUT. Honest. You can register for hundreds of One-Needle classes (the heartbeat of the show)...and a dozen Two-Needle classes (more in-depth topics with extensive educational hand-outs)...and the finest Special Events in the sewing industry. These classrooms SEAT HUNDREDS -- not one score and ten (that's how Abraham Lincoln would have said 30)...
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Again...if you had issues with your online registration -- read the post right below this one. WE WILL FIX IT FOR YOU. Promise...
Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-7555432314430704062013-01-03T18:02:00.003-06:002013-01-03T21:56:01.616-06:00First Day of Online Registration....First of all -- thanks for your patience. YOU ARE THE BEST SEWING AUDIENCE IN THE WORLD...and we appreicate your enthusiasm and your willing spirit...<br />
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IF YOU EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS TODAYWITH YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION-- please be assured that we WILL FIX THEM.Here's what you should do:<br />
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Email Janet York: <a href="mailto:jyork@wsu.edu">jyork@wsu.edu</a><br />
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She will forward your email to the appropriate person. In many cases, yes, you did order several times. One customer placed a $356 ticket order...three times...so we're pretty sure she önly intended to place that order ONCE -- and we will refund her money...<br /> (right?)
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There are many, many individual situations that were problematic today. Some of them were our fault and we apologize. Because we opened in the early morning hours, our computer experts believed we would not encounter a huge traffic jam. Clearly -- they don't sew...lol...<br />
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When 300 people come on to a site at the same moment -- the system starts to spin and orders are processed very slowly... As soon as they saw what was happening (at about 9:00) -- they moved to a much bigger server and things started to move much faster.<br />
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If you call the #800 number, you'll have to leave a message on voicemail, because our real people have been SLAMMED WITH PHONE CALLS...<br />
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So, it is very likely that Janet and her staff will have to listen to the dozens of voice mail messages, and then they'll have to call you back, (that is -- IF you remembered to give them a phone number)...well -- you see where this is going, right?<br />
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IT IS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT FOR YOU TO EMAIL your problem. Put "Registration problem"in the subject line. Then please include the following information so we can check out the problem and GET BACK TO YOU:<br />
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Name <br />
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Email (we'll have that because you're using your email to send us an email, right?)<br />
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Approximate time you placed your order.<br />
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THEN WE PROMISE TO FIX YOUR PROBLEM...whatever it is -- really....it will be handled as quickly as possible.<br />
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<br />Rita's Sew Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07425390800634452507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271544878874201820.post-56181226455288650462013-01-03T11:23:00.002-06:002013-01-03T21:53:49.338-06:00Online Registration is OPENONLINE REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN.
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Go to the website: <a href="http://sewexpo.com/">sewexpo.com</a>
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Because there are always THOUSANDS OF EAGER sewing enthusiasts -- the system is moving really, really slowly...<br />
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Please be patient. The classes are NOT sold out...we are just experiencing a very volume of traffic and we are aware of the problem. Experts in three states are working on it...<br />
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Remember -- we are posting on Facebook -- and carefully monitoring the comments there. So that's your best, almost-real-time way to know what's happening...<br />
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SEE YOU AT THE SHOW...we appreciate your patience...<br />
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PLEASE USE MOZILLA FIREFOX...<br />
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