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Clover at Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2020

We will be at Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2020! Sewing & Stitchery Expo will take place from February 27-March 1, 2020 in Puyallup, Washington. You can find us at booth #937 for product demonstrations. We will also have products for sale at our booth.

Venue

Washington State Fair & Event Center
110 Ninth Avenue SW  
Puyallup, WA 98371

Show hours:

  • Thursday | Feb. 27: 8:30am-6pm
  • Friday | Feb. 28: 8:30am-6pm
  • Saturday | Feb. 29: 8:30am-6pm
  • Sunday | March 1: 8:30am-4pm

Classes

Sewing Machine, Needles & Threads: What You Really Need to Know

with Steve Butler

About this lecture: Sewing machines have amazing capabilities, machine needles exist for every conceivable application, and threads are over-the-top in form and function. But how do you make them all work together? This class tackles all three. As always, questions are encouraged.

Taking place:

  • Friday | Feb. 28: 3:30pm – 4:15pm 
  • Sunday | March 1: 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Price:

  • Pre-registration: $6
  • Purchase at Sew Expo: $8 

Register here!


Tool School – Necessary Notions

with Steve Butler

About this lecture: See the latest sewing and craft Clover notions and tools Steve has in his creative tool box, and learn how to use them to achieve your creative aspirations. And don’t miss seeing the latest “Gotta have it” tools. You may just find the one thing you’ve been waiting for to bring your creative vision to life!

Taking place:

  • Thursday | Feb. 27: 11:30am-12:15pm
  • Friday | Feb. 28: 10:30am-11:15
  • Saturday | Feb. 29: 9:30am-10:15pm

Price:

  • Pre-registration: $6
  • Purchase at Sew Expo: $8 

Register here!


Perfect Pressing Techniques for Sewists and Quilters

with Eloise Wagers

About this lecture: Learn the pressing/ironing techniques and tools needed to create more perfect outcomes. These skills are just as important as sewing itself. Learn how to use the right pressing tools for your projects and how to select them.

Taking place: Sunday | March 1: 8:30am-10am

Price: $20 (Must pre-register)

Register here!


Tunisian Crochet Washcloth

with Sheila Rolfer

About this hand-on class: Want your bathroom to feel like a luxury spa? This class uses basic Tunisian Crochet stitches to form these attractive and functional washcloths. Learn basic Tunisian technique and start this beginning level project—which can be used to make hand towels, too!

Taking place: Sunday | March 1: 10:30am-12pm

What to bring: Scissors

Price: $20 (Must pre-register)

Register here!


Tunisian Fashion Cuff

with Sheila Rolfer

About this hand-on class: Add a little panache with a Tunisian Fashion Cuff. This class is a primer on Tunisian Crochet stitches. There’s so much more to this resurging craft than the Afghan stitch. See how to combine stitches to form this fun and fashionable project — and you can make it truly yours by incorporating special buttons

Taking place: Saturday | Feb. 29: 10:30am-12pm

What to bring: Scissors

Price: $20 (Must pre-register)

Register here!


Using Correct Needles & Thread for Hand Sewing

with Eloise Wagers

About this hand-on class: Relax and enjoy this hands-on class. We’ll learn about selecting the correct needle and thread for hand sewing hems, buttonholes, quilting, embroidery, and beading.

Taking place: Friday | Feb. 28: 8:30am-10am

What to bring: 

  • Scissors

Price: $20 (Must pre-register) / $1 kit fee

Register here!


From Thread to Lace

with Carol Mesimer

About this hand-on class: Taking the mystery out of tatting is easier than you imagined. There’s only one two-step knot used to make this intricate lacework. Students will learn how to make chains, rings and read modern patterns.

Taking place:

  • Friday | Feb. 28: 2-4:30pm
  • Sunday | March 1: 11am-1:30pm

What to bring: 

  • Scissors, pen or pencil, notepad, small size 12 steel crochet hook

Price: $30 (Must pre-register) / $1 kit fee

Register here!


Admission

This show is open to the public. Everyone is welcome! You can purchase your tickets online here or at Sew Expo. 

Pricing is as follows: 

  • 4 Day Pass | $42
  • One Day Admission (pre-purchased) | $12 each
  • One Day Admission (at Sew Expo) | $14 each

Purchase your tickets now!


Don’t forget to sign up for Tool School while you’re at our booth #937. You can grab a piece of candy, a tape measure and free project info sheets too. Also, make sure to use #SewExpo and #CloverUSA when posting on social media.

If you want to know more about Sew Expo, the classes and other events taking place click here

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