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ENTRIES SHOWCASE
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SEPT 9-13
FEST DAYS
SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST
A SUMMER EVENT with CONTEST + AWARDS
Join us for a jam-packed festival
celebrating the sewing arts.
Save the dates!
SEPTEMBER 9—13, 2024
5 DAYS -of- INTERACTIVE
LIVE-STREAM FUN
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JOIN OUR FESTIVAL FAMILY!
Sign-up with your email for show updates, and
and a chance to win the
2024, Sew Fest
Dream Studio Giveaway!
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Welcome everyone to the fourth annual SMP Virtual Sew Fest! Please join the SMP family as we host one of the most dynamic Sewing Events in the Nation. We have put together some of the best educators in the industry to teach two classes each day. We have also put together some of the best product demonstrators in the industry to demonstrate product throughout the day. Not only will you get the best education and demonstrations but you’ll get the best pricing on all the products featured on this Live Stream Event. Hope to see everyone there! - Blaine Austin
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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.
ABOUT
SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
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!
DATES
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ENTRIES SHOWCASE
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SEPT 9-13
FEST DAYS
VOTING
You may vote once a day for your favorite decor and garment project.
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 TBA
PRIZES
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.
LIVESTREAM
Come back here or join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day, during the 5 days of interactive live-streaming. Our panelists and hosts will be showcasing sewing machines, notions and sharing their expertise, tips ‘n tricks, some history and master classes.
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THE SMP VIRTUAL SEW FEST
FULL SCHEDULE of EVENTS (Subject to Change)
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Follow the daily line-up here. 5 Days of Festival fun!
DAY 1
TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
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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 |
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 | TBA | Janome / M6 |
11:00AM to 11:30AM | Karlie Belle | TBA |
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 | TBA | Elna /EL782/ASR |
1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Designer Brilliance 80 |
2:00PM to 2:30PM | Stacy Lewey | Sew Steady |
2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Creative 3.0 Sewing & Embroidery Machine |
3:00PM to 3:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 2
TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
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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 | TBA | 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 | TBA |
1:00PM to 1:30PM | TBA | Elna /EL940 |
1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Amber Air S600 Coverlock |
2:00PM to 2:30PM | Dawn Chace | Durkee |
2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff /Ambition 610 Sewing & Quilting Machine |
3:00PM to 3:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 3
TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
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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 | TBA | Janome /SKS7-I |
11:00AM to 11:30AM | April Yang | TBA |
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 | TBA | Elna /EL710 |
1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Designer Topaz 40 |
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 | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 4
TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
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8:15AM to 8:30AM | Stream Warm-up | Blaine Austin |
8:30AM to 9:00AM | Cindy Hogan | 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 | TBA | 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 | TBA | 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 | GIVEAWAYS |
DAY 5
TIME | PRESENTER | COMPANY/PRODUCT |
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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 | Kim Sandberg | 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 | TBA | 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 | TBA | Elna / EF1 |
1:30PM to 2:00PM | Wendi Owens | Viking / Jade 35 Sewing & Embroidery Machine |
2:00PM to 2:30PM | Trevor Conquergood | RNK / Fusion Bundles |
2:30PM to 3:00PM | Wendi Owens | Pfaff / Creative 3.0 Sewing & Embroidery Machine |
3:00PM to 3:30PM | GIVEAWAYS |