Thursday May 29 – 7 PM

Welcome and Your Creative Journey with Amanda Brown

We will look at ways to break out of your box and embrace new ideas while investigating limitations you have set on your self

 

 

 

Friday May 30 - 7 PM

Becoming the Natural Born Quilter

Lecture and Trunk Show

Relatively new to the world of quilting, having bought his first sewing machine in 2016, Brett has completed over 70 quilts, attended multiple International Quilt Markets, pattern tested for internationally-renowned designers, been featured on quilting podcasts, CBC Radio, CTV, and in international quilting magazines. He has created his own original quilt patterns and fabric designs, been featured in the 2022 and 2024 Quilter’s Planner, is a BERNINA Canada Ambassador and developed Artist’s Palette thread collections with Wonderfil Specialty Threads.

His debut fabric collection, Stag and Thistle, for Northcott Fabrics, launched in the fall of 2019, Prairie Meadow in the fall of 2021, Wild in the fall of 2022, Water’s Edge in fall 2023, and his fifth collection Ornithology in January 2025. Brett will present via PowerPoint "Becoming Natural Born Quilter: My Journey in the World of Quilting," talking about his quilting journey, marketing NBQ, inspiration for his fabric collections, and showcase an array of his favourite quilts. Concluded with a trunk show with his favourite smaller projects and a Q and A session.

 

 

Saturday May 31- 7 PM

Meet the Authors of the Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Feet – Shelley and Bernie Tobisch

Sometimes it’s easier to just use one or two presser feet for all your sewing needs. But did you know that there are dozens of different presser feet available? Presser feet are designed for specific applications. They help make the task easier and more professional. Join Bernie and Shelley in this light-hearted, entertaining and informative presentation developed to entice you to abandon the usual presser foot choices and inspire you to open the door to the world of endless creativity that specialty feet offer.

Bio

Shelley has been a passionate quilting instructor for over 33 years. She is the author of "Easy Precision Piecing" from C&T Publishing. She has developed many new methods and tools to help you achieve spectacular results. Shelley's System for accurate piecing and organization, receive rave reviews from beginners and seasoned quilters alike!
Bernie is a sewing machine technician with 48 years experience. In his career, he has serviced nearly 60,000 sewing machines of all brands. He is the author of "You and Your Sewing Machine" and "Sewing Machine Reference Tool" from C&T Publishing.
Their newest book “Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Feet” from C&T Publishing, is now available for purchase at Haus of Stitches.
Together Shelley and Bernie designed and created Acorn Precision Piecing Products.

 

Sunday June 1 - 7 PM

Bonny Voice – The Fun and Fashion of Garment Sewing. 

Bonny has been sewing since s he was 18….and she’s much older now. She put sewing clothing for herself and others on the back burner for a time because of her quilting obsession. Now that has all changed. Her renewed passion for sewing clothes is clogging up her closet and keeping her awake at night as she dreams of her next project. She mainly uses small company patterns like Closet Core, The Sewing Workshop, Style Arc and Peek a Boo patterns. Bonny prefers to sew with natural fibres and particularly favours linen, silk and high quality cotton or bamboo knits. She’s having fun using her considerable button stash and prides herself in never having to look further than her own button boxes! Bonny wants to share her obsession with you and hopefully fuel your passion to sew your own clothing.