Creative Sewing Expo IX
February 22, 2003
Presenters
A. LaVern Bell - owned and operated a sewing studio in the Minneapolis warehouse district. She is president of the Twin Cities American Sewing Guild, on the advisory board of the Minneapolis Techincal and Community College Apparel Design and Services Program.
B., C., D. Vicky Jo Bogart - of Fargo, North Dakota, teaches nationally and regionally. She founded HandWorks Cottage Industries, a vocational rehabilitation program focusing on establishing home- based businesses for people with disabilities. She also curates and exhibits in regional galleries.
E., F. Janelle Coy - is an employee of the St. Cloud Sewing Center. Her prime responsibility is working with the computerized and embroidery machines.
G., H. Marie Duncan - owner and operator of "Custom Bridal Service", Osakis, Minnesota. She has 22 years of experience sewing bridal and specialty garments. Her business includes bridal, prom, alterations and professional clothing.
I., J. Geri Haug - has BS in Home Economics Education and experience in teaching community education and adult education in the St. Cloud area. She has taught machine and sewing techniques on the retail level for almost 20 years.
K. Sarah Hayden - owns and operates Bay Window Quilt Shop in Perham. She teaches quilt class and collaborates with other quilt shops for events and activities.
L. Katie Hennagir - designer of quilt patterns as well as teaches quilt and stitchery classes. She works at Bay Window Quilt Shoip where she is involved in purchasing as well as sales.
M. Glenice Johnson - is an avid seamstress from Thief River Falls. She is an Extension Educator in Northern Minnesota and enjoys designing clothing for professional and fun wear.
N. Jeanne Johnson – is the District Home Economist with Hancock Fabrics. She has held this position since August 1, 1990. Her main job requirement is the education of their consumers. She also trains employees on new products, design and test new ideas for their annual Holiday Craft Showing and input the decisions on fabrics and products they carry in their district's stores.
O. Sandy Kalvig - of Blackduck has taught for ten years. She holds Quilt-In-A-Day classes and teaches for Willow Wood Quilt Shop. Sandy also has a machine embroidery business.
P., Q. Dawn Kraayenbrink – is the manager of Associated Sewing in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She loves sewing--anything from garments to kitchen curtains!--and especially enjoys teaching classes and encouraging others to be creative with their sewing skills.
R., S., T. JoAnn Krause - owner of JK Originals has been an instructor/sewing specialist for over 30 years. Her unique seminars provide quick and simple industrial construction techniques to cut your sewing time in half while giving a professional finish.
U., V. Barb Kuklok - learned to sew at age 8 on a treadle machine making doll clothes; this began her love for sewing. Barb teaches at Associated Sewing in St. Cloud and enjoys inspiring others to love the ART of sewing.
W. Linda MacPhee - B.Sc. in Home Economics and is well known across Canada and the United States as an innovator in the clothing design and home sewing industries. She is co- founder of MacPhee Workshop, one of Canada's largest design houses and pattern manufacturers.
X. Lisa Mandell - owner of Stretch and Sew Fabrics in Bloomington. Lisa is an avid seamstress and instructor. Her shop fosters home sewing by sewing clubs and classes.
Y. Deb Sly - is a seamstress who sews for her family as well as local quilt shops. She sews quilts as well as garments and is employed at the Bay Window Quilt Shop in Perham.
Z. Marcia Woeste - Regional Extension Educator. Marcia has multiple talents and interests in the sewing and craft fields. She always enjoys learning new technique and sharing with others.