Christmas Around the Wreath! – Wendy Skaggs – Sweet n Sassy Designs — Thursday @ 1:00pm

With this year’s theme being Christmas in July, what better way to kick off the event than with a hands-on class where every attendee walks away WITH a deco mesh wreath embellished with embroidered pieces that represent Christmas around the world?  Each attendee will create a deco mesh wreath, choose the embroidered wreath parts of their choice, and leave with a USB of all designs in the collection, a “cheat sheet” for creating a deco mesh wreath, AND a wreath ready to hang for Christmas!

Class Price: $40.00

 

Advanced Digitizing Hands-On Seminar Exploring 3 Specific In the Hoop Projects Volume 1 – Sheila Ryan – Designs by Babymoon — Thursday @ 9:00am

Feltie Project, Snap Tab Project, Eyelet Tab Project. For this advanced digitizing session, we will dive deep into three in-the-hoop digitizing projects, learning to analyze and construct 3D designs like a Feltie, Snap Tab, and Eyelet Tag with Embrilliance Stitch Artist. Basic digitizing knowledge is helpful for this class. Users will be given homework projects to try on their own and be able to access continued support for future digitizing help with other In The Hoop projects.

Class Price: $40.00

 

Master Embrilliance Essentials – Karlie Belle — Thursday @ 9:00am & 4:00pm

Led by Karlie Belle – a seasoned educator and creator of the popular online course Embroidery Essentials—this class welcomes both beginners and those seeking to enhance their skills. In this session, you’ll learn essential features including design properties, custom lettering, design merging, envelope tools, and design splitting for optimal results. With Karlie’s approachable teaching style, you’ll confidently grasp each concept and easily apply your new knowledge to your projects. Whether you are brand new to Essentials or want to explore the full potential of Embrilliance software, this class offers the perfect opportunity to learn in a supportive environment. Just bring your laptop with Embrilliance Essentials installed and prepare for a productive day of creativity and skill-building.

Class Price: $40.00

 

Advanced Digitizing Hands-On Seminar Exploring 3 Specific In the Hoop Projects Volume 2 – Sheila Ryan – Designs by Babymoonm — Thursday @ 1:00pm

Zipper Bags, Pocket Projects, and Case Projects. For this advanced digitizing session, we will dive deep into three in-the-hoop digitizing projects, learning to analyze and construct 3D designs like a Zipper Bag, Projects with Pockets, and Cases with Embrilliance Stitch Artist. Basic digitizing knowledge is helpful for this class. Users will be given homework projects to try on their own and be able to access continued support for future digitizing help with other in-the-hoop projects.

Class Price: $40.00

 

Creative Threads: Combining Sublimation and Embroidery – Claire Sheppard – Blanktastic — Thursday @ 4:00pm

Unleash a new dimension of creativity by merging the vibrant world of sublimation with the textured artistry of embroidery. This hands-on workshop, “Creative Threads,” will delve into innovative techniques that elevate your embroidery projects and expand your product offerings. Learn how sublimation can seamlessly integrate with freestanding lace (FSL), appliqué, and various other embroidery applications, creating stunning and unique results.
Embracing the festive spirit of “Christmas in July,” our interactive project will be a “Santa Hat Bar”! Participants will engage in a fun, hands-on experience, customizing their own Santa hats with a variety of embellishments. Each attendee will receive a Santa hat and three add-ons of their choice, including beautifully sublimated patches, acrylic pins, lasered patches, and more. Additional embellishments will be available for purchase.
Early registration offers an exclusive opportunity: sign up by the deadline and personalize one of your sublimated patches with your name or business name, adding a truly unique touch to your creation.
This class is perfect for embroidery enthusiasts looking to:
● Explore the synergy between sublimation and embroidery.
● Learn practical techniques for sublimating FSL and appliqué.
● Discover new ways to enhance existing embroidery projects.
● Create personalized and festive holiday crafts.
● Expand their product range with unique, combined-media items.
Join us for a day of creative exploration and festive fun, and discover how sublimation and embroidery can work together to create extraordinary results!

Class Price: $40.00

Patch It Up: Hoop, Stitch, Profit – Alexis Galloway – Sew Sweet Academy — Friday @ 8:00am & 9:45am

Custom patches are everywhere, and in this class, you’ll learn how to make them like a pro. We’re talking stabilizers, backings, edge finishes, and stitching techniques that will take your patches from homemade to high-quality. Whether you want to create patches for personal projects, gifts, or a profitable business, this class will give you the skills to hoop, stitch, and sell with confidence.

 

Embroidery Design Organization – Karlie Belle — Friday @ 8:00am & 9:45am

Join Karlie Belle for an in-person, hands-on class where you’ll learn to organize your embroidery designs like a pro! During this interactive session, you’ll discover tools and techniques to create an efficient, personalized organization system. Plus, each participant will receive Karlie Belle’s exclusive Embroidery Design Organizer as a free gift. Throughout the class, we’ll cover essential skills: managing digital file storage, unzipping and naming files effectively, and decluttering your design collection. You’ll master our user-friendly file folder system and receive 20 printable PDFs to boost your productivity. In this class you will also learn how to set up a digital database that works on both Mac and PC. This digital database allows you to view all of your embroidery designs in one place and make them so easy to find. You’ll leave with a complete organization system—both digital and paper-based—making your designs easily accessible whenever you need them.

 

Perfect Caps – Caps from Scratch with Perfectly Positioned Machine Embroidery Details – Sheila Ryan – Designs by Babymoon — Friday @ 8:00am & 9:45am and Saturday @ 8:00am

In this session, students will get a full tutorial and guide for doing embroidery on fabric and then using that fabric to create a custom ball cap, complete with stable brim, snap back and even a beautiful lining! This is a combination Embroidery Plus Sewing class and students will receive a guide with these placement tips so that they can see how to place embroidered elements in many ways on their custom ball caps.

 

Next-Level Rhinestoning: Expanding Your Business & Boosting Your Marketing – Eve Lowry – The Baby’s Booty — Friday @ 8:00am & 9:45am

Ready to grow your rhinestone business? This class will show you how to expand beyond t-shirts and create custom designs on accessories, home décor, and more. Plus, we’ll explore effective marketing strategies to increase your visibility and reach new customers through social media, partnerships, and creative promotions. By the end, you’ll have the tools to diversify your product line and boost your brand awareness for greater sales and success.

 

The Appliqué Advantage – Alexis Galloway – Sew Sweet Academy — Friday @ 11:30am

Ready to take your embroidery to the next level? Appliqué adds depth, texture, and creativity to your designs, but only if you do it right! In this class, you’ll learn how to cut, place, and stitch appliqué like a pro, avoid common mistakes, and choose the right materials for flawless results. Whether you’re stitching for fun or profit, mastering appliqué will give your embroidery a serious upgrade.

 

Introduction to Design Thinking – Claire Sheppard – Blanktastic — Friday @ 11:30am

Harness the power of your creativity and think outside the box. This class offers a creative approach to business, from product idea to creation to launch. We’ll demystify the creative process and show how to turn your ideas into business success using proven techniques. This session will provide entrepreneurs with a step-by-step decision-making framework.

 

Embroidery Digitizing 101 – Melissa Harris – Designs by Little Bee — Friday @ 11:30am

Join Melissa Harris, owner of Designs by Little Bee, as she goes “back to basics” of embroidery digitizing, using Embrilliance software. Melissa will dive into what the icons on the digitizing mat are, how to start a project, common errors to prevent, and much more!

 

Marketing Essentials: The Building Blocks of Success – Claire Sheppard – Blanktastic — Saturday @ 8:00am

This class covers the basics of influencer marketing. It will provide an overview of the major social networks and explain how to use AI to design and implement your strategies. We will also discuss how to automate posts and encourage engagement across social media channels.

 

Hey Batter, Batter! Embroidery Baseballs & Softballs – Wendy Skaggs – Sweet n Sassy Designs — Saturday @ 8:00am

Hit it out of the park with personalized softballs and baseballs! We will embroider a baseball from start to finish, with EACH PARTICIPANT lacing up his/her AG 2025 baseball! Participants will receive a design template and “cheat sheet” to make embroidering and reassembling easier.

 

Machine Embroidery QUILTING techniques – Sheila Ryan – Designs by Babymoon — Saturday @ 11:00am and Sunday @ 8:00am

In this session, students will explore different ways to incorporate machine embroidery into their quilt projects. Piecing, Patchwork, Appliqué, Quilt as You Go, and finally Quilting the layers with your embroidery machine will all be presented and easily explained so that we can get those quilting projects out of our heads and into the world!

 

Top 10 Social Media Mistakes – Kristine Shreve — Saturday @ 11:00am

There are numerous ways to use social media successfully, and there are just as many ways to screw things up. In this class we’ll talk about some common mistakes users, but newbies and experienced, make on social media. This class will debunk some common “surefire success” tactics that don’t often lead to success and explain why slow and steady wins the race. If you’re looking to increase your effectiveness on social media, this class can help.

 

What’s All the Fringe About? – Wendy Skaggs – Sweet n Sassy Designs — Saturday @ 11:00am

Let’s talk about fringe, which is all the rage with machine embroidery these days! We will explore how to digitize fringe designs and how to make your fringe look AMAZING after stitching!

 

From Bling Crafts to Cash Stacks! – Eve Lowry – The Baby’s Booty — Sunday @ 8:00am

We will guide you through the process of creating eye-catching crafts that not only fulfill your artistic desires but also attract buyers willing to pay premium prices. From sourcing sustainable materials to leveraging social media for marketing, we cover all you need to ignite your craft business journey.

 

I Want ALL the Things – Claire Sheppard – Blanktastic — Sunday @ 8:00am

Looking to add new processes to enhance your embroidery business? Is it sublimation, rhinestones, screen printing, or laser machines? This class offers a brief overview of “all the things” currently in the marketplace, including the pros and cons of each. We’ll explore how these processes can enhance your business and, most importantly, how to know when it’s time to invest in new equipment or outsource.

Printed Vinyl Projects – Shanna Pappas – Glitterbug Fairy — Saturday @ 2:30pm

Come learn just how easy it is to sew this adorable set using printed vinyl from GlitterBugFairy! This class includes 4 easy to sew projects – a 9×6 crossbody zipper bag, a small zipper bag perfect for change, a lip balm holder, and the cute little bag tag. Class kits will be available in several different printed designs!

 

The Psychology of Pricing – Kristine Shreve — Saturday @ 2:30pm

Pricing is something that can be confusing and frustrating for any decorator. Whether it’s answering a question from a friend about what they owe you for the blanket you just monogrammed, or if you’re setting up prices for selling in an online store, there are a lot of variables to consider. In this class we’ll touch on the nuts and bolts of setting pricing and also talk about tactics that can be used to sway customers toward a certain price or to obtain a price that you want. We’ll also cover common pricing objections and how to handle them.

 

Embroidery Stabilizers 101 – Karlie Belle — Saturday @2:30pm

This class introduces the different types of stabilizers used in machine embroidery. Students learn about the purpose of stabilizers, the various types available, and how to choose the right stabilizer for their project. They also gain hands-on experience with different stabilizers and learn best practices for using them effectively.

 

Get the 411 on In-the-Hoop Projects – Melissa Harris – Designs by Little Bee — Saturday @ 2:30pm

Melissa Harris, owner of Designs by Little Bee, will share her art of digitizing ITH projects. She will share how to utilize scraps and other materials to create projects IN THE HOOP!. ITH projects are the best projects to use up those scraps!!

 

Why Sublimation and Powderless DTF+ are the Perfect Marriage. Two Technologies – Endless Opportunities – RJ Rickert – Coastal Business Supplies — Saturday @ 2:30pm

Discover the unbeatable synergy of Sublimation and Crio Powderless DTF+ technologies in this engaging, hands-on class. Learn how each process works independently—and more importantly—how they can be combined to produce eye-catching, full-color prints with bright whites on a range of surfaces. From apparel to hard goods, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge to expand your creative offerings and revolutionize your printing capabilities.

 

How to Maximize Your Profits Using the Crio Powderless DTF+ – RJ Rickert – Coastal Business Supplies — Sunday @ 11:00am

Join us for a hands-on exploration of the revolutionary Crio Powderless DTF+ system. In this session, you’ll discover cost-effective strategies and practical techniques for producing vibrant transfers while reducing labor and materials. Learn how to streamline workflows, optimize your print settings, and offer eye-catching designs that stand out in any market—all to help you maximize your profitability and confidently grow your business.

 

Social Media Myths – Kristine Shreve — Sunday @ 11:00am

“Everyone knows” that certain types of customers never use social media. “Everyone knows” that there are golden times that are the best times to post regardless of what group you’re trying to reach. “Everyone knows” a great deal about social media, the question is whether or not what they know is really true. In this class we’ll examine some common things about social media that “everyone knows” and decide if they’re true or false. We’ll also talk about how what’s true for one platform may not be true for all, and about tailoring your message to your market. Regardless of the purpose you have for using social media, this class can help you do it more effectively and efficiently.

 

Quilting with an Embroidery Machine – Karlie Belle — Sunday @ 11:00am

This class will discuss various methods of quilting: either making quilt blocks in the hoop or stitching all-over quilting using an embroidery machine. Students will learn to turn any design into a quilt block based on the hoop size. We will discuss how to create custom quilting designs using software or special features that are available on some Brother and Baby Lock machines. We will also review different resources and supplies for quilting with an embroidery machine.

 

It’s All About Books: Creating a Reading Pillow, Quick and Simple – Wendy Skaggs – Sweet n Sassy Designs — Sunday @ 11:00am

We all know kids are on laptops and cell phones WAAAYYYY too much, so it’s time to get back INTO books! This class will dive into the creation of reading pillows that bring kids’ favorite stories to life! We will explore a quick and simple method of embroidering the pocket, assembling the pillow pocket, and displaying it for craft shows.