JUL 18-SEP 1
SUBMISSIONS
SEP 2-SEPT 11
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ PUBLIC VOTING
SEPT 12-16
FEST DAYS
Jane Clauss
Jane Monzures Clauss is a two-time EMMY winning television personality. Currently the host of Creative Living on the COX Media Yurview Network, and host of Living Healthy Chicago on WGN TV. She contributes her UpCrafting tips as a Brother Sews Ambassador and she contributes to the monthly ENJOY Magazine, and the popular DIY site FaveCrafts.
Angela Wolf
Angela Wolf entrepreneur and fashion designer, is the host of the PBS series It’s Sew Easy and host of Behind the Scenes and At Your Side Virtually weekly Facebook and YouTube live show. Founder of Angela Wolf Patterns and Angela Wolf Academy featuring online classes and the Fashion Sewing Club.
We are excited to offer a 5-day festival of sewing. Our sew festival is a community offering in celebration of the artists and makers who practice this craft. We are hosting contests with popular vote awards of first and second placement prizes, Golden Scissors Awards. Throughout this 2022 sewing contest we will be having giveaways and collecting email entries for a chance to win Sew Fest 2022, Dream Studio Giveaway!
JUL 18-SEP 1
SUBMISSIONS
SEP 2-SEPT 11
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ VIEWERS CHOICE VOTING
SEPT 13-17
FEST DAYS
You may vote once for your favorite quilt.
Please feel free to share to your social media accounts and tag others to join the fun! Everyone is invited! Votes will be cast from September 2nd - September 11th
Entries will be ranked by popular vote for peoples' choice first and second prize winning categories. *Please see the RULES + FAQ section for more information. All voters will be reviewing your photo entries and artist’s project statements. Best of luck! We can’t wait to see what you've made! Disclaimer: If you win a giveaway, you must claim it within 30 days of the initial win date. Failure to do so means giveaway prize is no longer valid.
THE SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST
FULL SCHEDULE of EVENTS (Subject to Change)
CLICK ON DAY TO SEE SCHEDULE
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Blaine Austin | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Linda Bratten | Baby Lock Ballad |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Melinda Romero & Mark Martin | Grace Q’nique 21X Elite |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Calista Ngai | WonderFil Specialty Threads |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Rhonda Pierce | Getting to the point with Needles |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Sarah Watts & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Moxie |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Jerry Voors & Harley Thomas | Arrow |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Kimberly Dodson | OESD |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Richard Tharp | Baby Lock Sashiko 2 |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Lori Hernandez | Create Designer Quilting Motifs - IQ Designer |
| 1:00PM to 1:15PM | GIVEAWAYS + Commercial Break | |
| 1:15PM to 1:45PM | Sam Fung | Janome 14000 |
| 1:45PM to 2:15PM | Cindy Hogan | Brother PRS 100 |
| 2:15PM to 2:45PM | Josh Ferrin & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Pro-Stitcher Lite |
| 2:45PM to 3:15PM | Darrelle Anderson | Viking Designer 2 |
| 3:15PM to 3:45PM | Carrie Hanson | King Quilter Long Arm |
| 3:45PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Blaine Austin | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Richard Tharp | Baby Lock Array |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Laurel Erznoznik & Allegra Erznoznik | Q-Zone Queen & Q-Zone Hoop Frame |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Sara Vetser | Brother NQ1700E |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Joanne Banko | Zip it up! |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Sarah Watts & Denise Dowdrink | HQ Amara |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Jerry Voors & Harley Thomas | Arrow |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Eileen Roche | DIME |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Sam Fung | Elna 780+ |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Emily Thompson | Neckbands Vs. Neck Binding |
| 1:00PM to 1:15PM | GIVEAWAYS + Commercial Break | |
| 1:15PM to 1:45PM | Jarek Erznoznik & Laurel Erznoznik | Grace Q-zone Queen & Continuum II frame |
| 1:45PM to 2:15PM | Sara Vetser | Brother NS2750D |
| 2:15PM to 2:45PM | Josh Ferrin & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Pro-Stitcher |
| 2:45PM to 3:15PM | Megann Freese | Bernina 720 |
| 3:15PM to 3:45PM | Kelly Latreille | Juki Ricoh Printer |
| 3:45PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Blaine Austin | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Anna Avery Vaughn | Baby Lock Altair |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Janna Matthews & Jarek Erznonik | Grace Q’nique 15 Pro |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Cindy Hogan | Brother PRS 100 |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Becky Thompson | Cutting Paper Applique Patterns w/ Scan-N-Cut |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Calista Ngai | WonderFil Specialty Threads |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Kelley McKenzie | Janome 3160 QOV |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Stacy Lewey | Sew Steady |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Barb Lewis | Baby Lock Accolade |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Heidi Hilmerson | Picking the right fabric |
| 1:00PM to 1:15PM | GIVEAWAYS + Commercial Break | |
| 1:15PM to 1:45PM | Trevor Conquergood | New Floriani Thread and Design & Quilt Software |
| 1:45PM to 2:15PM | Sara Vetser | Brother NS2750D |
| 2:15PM to 2:45PM | Sarah Watts & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Capri |
| 2:45PM to 3:15PM | Sam Fung | Elna 970 |
| 3:15PM to 3:45PM | Carrie Hanson | King Quilter Long Arm |
| 3:45PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Blaine Austin | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Richard Tharp | Baby Lock Array |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Laurel Erznoznik & Mark Martin | Grace Quiltmotion |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Heather Banks | Brother Scan-N-Cut SDX325 |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Tock Customs | 15 minute throw pillow |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Sarah Watts & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Moxie |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | TBA | Stay Perfect 2 Tier All Position Table |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Eileen Roche | DIME |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Trevor Conquergood | New Floriani Thread and Design & Quilt Software |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Angela Wolf | All about Interfacing |
| 1:00PM to 1:15PM | GIVEAWAYS + Commercial Break | |
| 1:15PM to 1:45PM | Janna Mathews & Melinda Romero | Grace 15 Pro with Cutie |
| 1:45PM to 2:15PM | Cindy Hogan | Brother PRS 100 |
| 2:15PM to 2:45PM | Josh Ferrin & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Pro-Stitcher Lite |
| 2:45PM to 3:15PM | Megann Freese | Bernina 720 |
| 3:15PM to 3:45PM | Kelly Latreille | Juki TL-15 |
| 3:45PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Stream Warm-up | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Blaine Austin | Sewing Machines Plus |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Lisa Knight | Baby Lock Pathfinder |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Janna Matthews & Jarek Erznoznik | Grace TrueCut |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Heather Banks | Brother SE1900 |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Karlie Belle | Personalize Your Sewing Projects with Embroidery |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Sarah Watts & Denise Dowdrick | HQ Amara |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | TBA | Stay Perfect 2 Tier All Position Table |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Trevor Conquergood | Floriani |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Milinda Stephenson | Baby Lock Victory |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Candace Trevino | Easy pattern alterations for a better fitting garment |
| 1:00PM to 1:15PM | GIVEAWAYS + Commercial Break | |
| 1:15PM to 1:45PM | Mark Martin & Melinda Romero | Grace Q’nique 19X Elite |
| 1:45PM to 2:15PM | Trevor Conquergood | Floriani |
| 2:15PM to 2:45PM | Brent Taylor | Durkee Hoops |
| 2:45PM to 3:15PM | Darrelle Anderson | Viking Designer 2 |
| 3:15PM to 3:45PM | Carrie Hanson | King Quilter Sit Down |
| 3:45PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
Rhonda Pierce
Joanne Banko
Angela Wolf
Emily Thompson
Lori Hernandez
Heidi Hilmerson
Becky Thompson
Karlie Belle
Mark Martin
Jarek Erznonik
Laurel Erznoznik
Janna Mathews
Melinda Romero
Kimberly Dodson
Eileen Roche
Harley Thomas
Jerry Voors
Darrelle Anderson
Carrie Hanson
Calista Ngai
Milinda Stephenson
Linda Bratten
Lisa Knight
Brent Taylor
Cindy Hogan
Sara Vetser
Heather Banks
Chris Tock
Anna Avery-Vaughn
Allegra Erznonik
Trevor Conquergood
Calista Ngai
Jessica Quinn
Kelley McKenzie
Sam Fung
SEWING CONTESTS ( RULES + FAQ )
Anyone can enter!
Original designs, while encouraged, are not required. Contestants may submit work created from designs of digitized art purchased from vendors, and sewn uniquely by contestant.
* Please submit pictures in your choice of order.*
Picture Requirements:
1. Please submit at least 3 of the best pictures for the project
2. Picture Size: must be shot at high resolution + under 10 MB.
Terms and Conditions * be sure to check to accept at bottom of form.
Anyone can enter!
Original designs, while encouraged, are not required. Contestants may submit work created from designs of digitized art purchased from vendors, and sewn uniquely by contestant.
* Please submit pictures in your choice of order.*
Picture Requirements:
1. Please submit at least 3 of the best pictures for the project
2. Picture Size: must be shot at high resolution + under 10 MB.
Terms and Conditions * be sure to check to accept at bottom of form.
1. What are the dates?
2. What is Sew Fest?
We will be live streaming our sewing celebration, for 5 days, for 7 ½ hours a day—after the open voting period closes!
Come back here or join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day.
Our special guests will be showcasing sewing notions and equipment as well as answering some of the most asked questions about sewing; such as which needles and sewing machines to use! We will also take a deep dive into placement, editing designs, digitizing, creating projects, and much more! We will also discuss interesting sewing use and making a business with sewing.
3. What might I win?
The Peoples' choice, first and second place winners will each win an sewing winnings package! We will announce the Dream Studio Giveaway winner on the final day, along with other winners of the Sew Fest competition prizes.
4. What is the Dream Studio and who can enter to win it?
We will be giving away a Dream Home Studio to one lucky viewer. Anyone who submits an email to follow the contest will be automatically entered.
5. How big should my pictures be?
Pictures must be shot at high resolution + under 10 MB
6. What is the process for entering?
One can enter into both Home Decor contest and Garment contest. All project entries require 2 photographic submissions and an artist statement. Please make sure to submit the entry to the correct submission form with correct photo order.
