AUG 1-31
SUBMISSIONS
SEPT 1-12
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ PUBLIC VOTING
SEPT 9-13
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.
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 2024 sewing contest we will be having giveaways and collecting email entries for a chance to win Sew Fest 2024, Dream Studio Giveaway!
AUG 1-31
SUBMISSIONS
SEPT 1-12
ENTRIES SHOWCASE
+ VIEWERS CHOICE VOTING
SEPT 9-13
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 1st - September 12th @ 11:59 PM PST
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 Failure to do so means giveaway prize is no longer valid.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Sara Vetser | Brother / NQ1700E |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter / Moxie XL |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Barb Lewis | Baby Lock / Triumph |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Melinda Romero & Janna Mathews | Grace / QCT 6, Plus & Pro |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Miriam Coffey | Janome / M6 |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Karlie Belle | In the Hoop Book Marker |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Becky Thompson | King Quilter Elite 18 |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Emily Thompson | Simple Bread Bags for Gifting |
| 1:00PM to 1:30PM | Sam Fung | Elna / EL782 / ASR |
| 1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Ruby 90 |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Donelle McAdams | Sew Steady |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Creative 3.0 Sewing & Embroidery Machine |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Jack Thompson / Lindsey Lamoreaux | Cutterpillar |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS | — |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Kathy Stipe | Brother / NQ3550W |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter / Pro-Stitcher Lite |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Deb Bone-Harris | Baby Lock / Jubilant |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Melinda Romero & Allegra Erznoznik | Grace / Little Rebel & Cutie Breeze |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Kimberly Einmo | Janome / 500ELE |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Joyce Hughes | Thread Painting |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | King Quilter Elite 16 |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Michelle Hébert | Q & A with Michelle |
| 1:00PM to 1:30PM | Christina Dolinar | Elna / EL940 |
| 1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Amber Air S600 Coverlock |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Dawn Chace | Durkee Hoops |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Ambition 610 Sewing & Quilting Machine |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Jack Thompson / Lindsey Lamoreaux | Cutterpillar |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Kim Montagnese | Brother / XJ2 |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter / Moxie ST |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Linda Bratten | Baby Lock / Allegro |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Melinda Romero & Jarek Erznoznik | Grace / 16 Series on Evolution Hoop Frame |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Christina Dolinar | Janome / Skyline 9 |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | April Yang | Sleeves on a Sleeveless Garment |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Becky Thompson | King Quilter Elite 18 |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Katrina Walker | Serger Stitch Savvy |
| 1:00PM to 1:30PM | Christina Dolinar | Elna / EL710 |
| 1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Designer Topaz 50 |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Reen Wilcoxson | Embroidery Garden / Spa Body Towel Wrap |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Admire Air 5000 Overlock Serger |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Jack Thompson / Lindsey Lamoreaux | Cutterpillar |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Sara Vester | Brother / Print Moda & SP1 |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Shauna Westergard | Handi Quilter / Amara 20 |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Elle McKirdy | Baby Lock / Altair |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Melinda Romero & Anthony Widerburg | Grace / 19 Series on Q-Zone Queen Frame |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Kelly McKenzie (Video) | Janome / QM18 & Pro-Stitcher |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Angela Wolf | Part 1 - Pattern Hacks for Knit Tops |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Aubrey Hartman | King Quilter Elite 16 |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Milinda Stephenson | Upcycle Placemats for Adorable Christmas Gifts |
| 1:00PM to 1:30PM | Christina Dolinar | Elna / 830L |
| 1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Amber Air S400 Overlocker |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Ashley Jones | DIME / Center Chest Placement Kit |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Expression 710 SE Sewing Machine |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Jack Thompson / Lindsey Lamoreaux | Cutterpillar |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
| TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
| 8:30AM to 9:00AM | Kathy Stipe | Brother / Airflow 3000 |
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM | Nicholas Turcan | Handi Quilter / Pro-Stitcher Premium |
| 9:30AM to 10:00AM | Jory Snyder | Baby Lock / Flare Embroidery Machine |
| 10:00AM to 10:30AM | Mark Martin & Melinda Romero | Grace / 21 Series on Evolution Elite Frame |
| 10:30AM to 11:00AM | Jennifer Davey | Janome / 6650 |
| 11:00AM to 11:30AM | Joanne Banko | Zap Your Fear of Zippers |
| 11:30AM to 12:00PM | Becky Thompson | King Quilter Elite 18 |
| 12:00PM to 12:30PM | Aubrey Hartman | Butler Robotics |
| 12:30PM to 1:00PM | Angela Wolf | Part 2 - Tips for Sewing with Knits |
| 1:00PM to 1:30PM | Jennifer Davey | Elna / EF1 |
| 1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Designer Topaz 50 |
| 2:00PM to 2:30PM | Trevor Conquergood | RNK / Fusion Bundles |
| 2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Creative Ambition 640 Embroidery Machine |
| 3:00PM to 3:30PM | Jack Thompson / Lindsey Lamoreaux | Cutterpillar |
| 3:30PM to 4:00PM | GIVEAWAYS |
Allegra Erznoznik
Angela Wolf
Anthony Widerburg
April Yang
Ashley Jones
Barb Lewis
Becky Thompson
Christina Dolinar
Dawn Chace
Donelle McAdams
Deb Bone-Harris
Elle McKirdy
Emily Thompson
Jack Thompson
Janna Mathews
Jarek Erznoznik
Jennifer Davey
Joanne Banko
Jory Snyder
Joyce Hughes
Karlie Belle
Kathy Stipe
Katrina Walker
Elle McKirdy
Emily Thompson
Jack Thompson
Janna Mathews
Jarek Erznoznik
Jennifer Davey
Mark Martin
Melinda Romero
Michelle Hébert
Milinda Stephenson
Miriam Coffey
Nicholas Turcan
Reen Wilcoxson
Sam Fung
Sara Vester
Shauna Westergard
Trevor Conquergood
Wendi Owens
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.
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.
