The Original Sewing & Craft Expo will be held on Oct 9, 10 & 11 (Thurs -
Sat) at the Capital Expo Center, Route 28, Chantilly, VA. Call
1-800-699-6309 for info or check out the Expo web site at
http://www.sewncraftexpo.com/. It's best to resister for classes in
advance but you can just walk in and sign up. Classes are about 50 min
long and vary from Bobbie Carr's "Chanel" class to Kathy Ruddy's "Serger
911". Free demos will be ongoing.
The last two years the Expo had many exhibitors, i.e., booths in which to
purchase great fabrics, notions, patterns, books straight from some of the
authors (who will autograph it if asked). I heard it's even bigger this
year. There also are many show specials. Last year I ordered a pinable
SewFit cutting mat at a fabulous price and got free shipping. G Street
Fabrics is usually there offering fabrics, etc. and a special low price on
their mail order fabric swatches. I think it was half price last year.
The Creative Sewing Feet people have been there selling the Pearls n'
Piping, Satin Stitch and Sequins feet at a good price. Several brands of
sewing machines are also on sale although I can't remember which ones. I
think Husq Viking. Small pattern companies with unique designs. You can
find just about every kind of video you could want and many many unusual
notions. It was fun buying notions and stuff directly from Bobbie Carr,
Sandra Betzina, Donna Saylor, etc. Nancy Erikson usually has a great booth
if you are into Chanel, Ferragamo, etc and other designer looks. You get
the idea.
I will be there all day Thursday and Friday to include Nancy Erikson's "not
to be missed" fashion show on Friday evening. Unfortunately, I probably
won't be there on Saturday.
--
Nancy
email: red-na...@erols.com
(pertains to my hair color...not political consideration)
Matt Cole <mbc...@erols.com> wrote in article <34356078.5...@erols.com>...
> Cheryl,
> I tried to e-mail you but my post was returned. I must have missed your
> original posting, but I would very much like to have information about a
> sewing/quilting/craft show in D.C. Please pass the info on.
> Thanks,
> Suzanne
