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SHOW - Boots on the Bay - Seaside Park - July 20, 2024
2024-07-20 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States
SHOW – Boots on the Bay – Seaside Park – Craft Show, Evening Concert, Food Trucks, & Beer Garden
Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 3pm – 8pm

Introduction to Machine Embroidery - Virtual Summer Schoolhouse - Mancuso
2024-06-25 12:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting – Virtual
Date: Tuesday, June 12th
Time: 12am – 6pm
Place: Virtual on Zoom (Stay at home!)
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, tote bag, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
{You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques NOT how to fully operate your machine. Make sure to bring your user manual.}
REGISTER HERE: quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/quiltfest-virtual-summer-schoolhouse/
***This class requires a mandatory kit & patterns be purchased and will be mailed to you (kit description found below).
Please purchase kit on Mancuso’s website. (We do not sell them on our site). ***
Materials Needed by Student:

Embroidery machine with embroidery attachment arm and embroidery foot.
**Preferred hoop size: 5″x7″ or larger (*4”x4” is acceptable; projects will be smaller)
1 to 2 yards – Tear Away Stabilizer
Fabric Scissors
Applique Scissors
505 or KK100 Spray Adhesive
75/11 Embroidery Needles
60 wt. White Embroidery Bobbin
40 wt. Embroidery Thread
) White
B.) Black
C.) Red
D.) Blue
E.) Silver or Gold

Kits Include:

USB Stick
Embroidery design/pattern files
.PDF instructions of workshop
Napkin
Tote bag
1 piece of Canvas
2 pieces of Vinyl
Keyring Clasp
1 Set of Snaps

* All kits exclude: tear away stabilizer, threads, bobbin, and 75/11 needles.

SMP Hoop Fest 2024
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-14 | NJ
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking at SMP’s VIRTUAL HOOP FEST 2024! I will be presenting my ITH Flag Bag on Friday, June 14, 2024 (Flag Day!) @ 10am (PST) / 1pm(EST).
Watch the event live, all week here: youtube.com/HoopFest
GENERAL INFORMATION FROM SMP:

We are excited to offer a 5-day virtual festival of embroidery. Our hoop festival is a community offering in celebration of the artists and makers who practice this craft. We are hosting a contest with popular vote awards of first and second, and third placement prizes, as well as a Best of Show, Golden Scissors Award. Throughout the contest we will be having giveaways and picking a viewer every day to be eligible to win Hoop Fest 2024 $25,000—Dream Studio Giveaway*! *ARV

Join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day, during the 5 days of interactive live-streaming. Our panelists and hosts will be showcasing embroidery hoop machines, notions and sharing their expertise, tips ‘n tricks, some history and master classes.

Learn Your Brother Embroidery Machine - Sew Jersey
2024-02-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Learn how to use your Brother embroidery machine. We will discuss the following: threading your machine, winding bobbins, attaching the embroidery foot, arm, and hoop, loading and editing designs (rotating, scaling, positioning, & mirroring), adding monograms and text (sizing & positioning text), and embroidery machine functions such as embroidery sewing speed and color stepping. We will also go over how to update your machine with the latest firmware. Please remember to bring your manual.

This class is for Brother embroidery machines ONLY.

Preferred hoop size: 4” x 4” hoop or larger

Sign-up here: sewjersey.com

Introduction to Machine Embroidery - Poconos
2024-02-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, tote bag, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
{You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques NOT how to fully operate your machine. This class is geared towards Brother machines; other machines are welcome, but make sure to bring your user manual.}
Sign-up here: poconosewandvac.com

Introduction to Machine Embroidery - Fabricland
2024-01-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Fabricland, 270 US-22 West, Green Brook, NJ, 08812
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, tote bag, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
{You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques NOT how to fully operate your machine. This class is geared towards Brother machines; other machines are welcome, but make sure to bring your user manual.}
Sign-up here: sewjersey.com

Learn Your Brother Embroidery Machine - Fabricland
2024-01-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Fabricland, 270 US-22 West, Green Brook, NJ, 08812

Pumpkin Bag
2023-10-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Create an embroidered pumpkin pouch and coin purse. In this class you will learn the proper way to layer fabrics, how to attach a zipper, and how to create ITH bags. *Preferred hoop size is larger than 5″ x 7″, but 5″x7″ is acceptable. You will only be able to create the coin purse if your hoop is 5″ x 7″. Larger hoops will be able to create both bag sizes. Kits can be purchased for an additional $30.00 fee.

Sign-up here: sewjersey.com

PE Design 11 Software
2023-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Sign-up here: poconosewandvac.com
***MAC users cannot attend this course as the software is only compatible with PC/Windows.***
Description:
This class is an introduction to the main features of Brother’s PE Design 11 software. We will discuss the following topics:

Menus & Program Layout
How to create a New File – Import – Save – Export
Wizard Screen
Toolbar & Functions
Setting your Hoop Size
Shortcut keys in program
Stitch Types & Properties
Creating Basic Shapes
Resizing designs
Duplicating Objects
Adding artwork to digitize
3 Digitizing Projects (logo, applique)
Fonts/Lettering
Exporting a design as a .PES file

At the end of the class, you will know how to digitize and create custom designs from artwork, such as logos.
***Out of respect to all attending, please make sure your computer has the software installed and is updated before coming to class.***
Supply List:

Computer and mouse (mouse is needed, laptop touchpad will not work)
Regular USB Stick (for class files, CANNOT use the PE software Dongle for your class files)
Notebook and pen
*PE Design 11 (Software Dongle USB needed)

Trial version found here: http://www.brother.com/common/hsm/ped11/ped11trial.html
(*There are software limitations, like “Saving” is disabled – please read trial version info on Brother’s site or synopsis below.)
The trial version of PE-DESIGN 11 does not have the following functions. Also, the trial version has less sample data than the product version.
Layout & Editing

Saving a created data
Transferring a design to a card, a USB media and a machine
Transferring a design to a machine via wireless network
Transferring a design by using the Link function
Outputting Name Drop data
Importing a design from a card or a machine
Importing a design from a machine via wireless network
Wireless network connectivity
Exporting an FCM File
Exporting a design into other formats
Printing
Converting TrueType Font to an embroidery pattern

The following applications and features are not available on the trial version of PE-DESIGN 11.

Design Center, Programmable Stitch Creator, Font Creator, Design Database, Stitch Design Factory and Link
Displaying the embroidery designs in PES format as thumbnails with File Explorer (Windows 10/8.1) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7)

***MAC users: This software is only compatible with PC/Windows.***
Sign-up here: poconosewandvac.com

Custom Quilt Labels
2023-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
In this class you will learn how to create your own custom quilt labels from start to finish. We will discuss proper pathing for digitizing embroidery designs and the various methods used to sew and create labels. Also, the various options available for quilting labels such as using fabric pens, printed fabrics, woven tags, patches, how you can add your actual signature to your quilt labels, and embroidered (by hand or machine) labels. Three labels will be created: printed label, sewing theme, and a corner label.

Sign-up here: sewjersey.com

Introduction to Machine Embroidery - NJ
2023-09-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States

Patch Making Class - Happy Halloween
2023-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
In this class you will learn how to create your own professional patches from start to finish. We will create 3 patches: Name badge, sewing patch, and holiday theme.
Sign-up here: poconosewandvac.com

Introduction to Machine Embroidery
2023-09-20 10:30 - 14:30 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States

Arts & Crafts Show & Christmas Boutiques - 2023
2023-09-01 - 2023-12-23 | NJ
33rd Annual Apple Fest 2023
10/1/2023 (Sun.) @ 9am – 5pm
Warwick, N.Y.
Famous Nyack Street Fair
10/8/2023 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Nyack, N.Y.
Historic Smithville Irish Festival
10/14/2023 (Sat.)@ 10am – 6pm
10-/15/2023 (Sun.) @ 11am – 6pm
Historic Smithville – 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
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Paramus High School Thanksgiving Craft Show
11/26/2023 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Paramus, N.J. – Paramus High School
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22nd Annual German Christmas Market (12/1 – 12/3)
12/1 (Fri.) @ 10am – 9pm
12/2 (Sat.) @ 10am – 9pm
12/3 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds (Augusta, N.J.)
Wayne Valley High School Christmas Craft Show
12/10/2023 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Wayne, N.J. – Wayne Valley High School

Pencil Case Bag
2023-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
A perfect project for the start of the new school year. Create your very own embroidered pencil case. In this class you will learn how to create your own lining, the proper way to layer fabrics, how to attach a zipper, and applique methods. *Preferred hoop size is larger than 5″x7″, but 5″x7″ is acceptable. Kits can be purchased for an additional fee.
*I suggest getting ITH embroidery vinyl as it is easier to sew through than marine vinyl. (https://glitterbugfairy.com/collections/glitter–ith–embroidery–vinyl–for–in–the–hoop–projects)
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

USA Flag Bag
2023-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Create your very own patriotic flag bag entirely in the hoop! Learn the process from start to finish on how to embroider ITH bags. The following techniques will be discussed: applique, multi-hooping, fabric layering, digitizing designs correctly, and ITH theories. Kits can be purchased for an additional fee.
*This project requires sewing through a lot of layers. I suggest getting ITH embroidery vinyl as it is easier to sew through than marine vinyl. (https://glitterbugfairy.com/collections/glitter–ith–embroidery–vinyl–for–in–the–hoop–projects)
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Artist Palette Bag
2023-05-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn how to make this creative artist palette bag. This course will cover how to embroider in-the-hoop (ITH) bags. The following techniques will be discussed: adding zippers, applique, multi-hooping, fabric layering, adding linings to bags, digitizing designs correctly, and ITH theories. Perfect for holding pencils and other arts and crafts supplies.
Finished bag measures: 6” h x 8” w
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Introduction to Machine Embroidery
2023-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, tote bag, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
{You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques NOT how to fully operate your machine. This class is geared towards Brother machines; other machines are welcome, but make sure to bring your user manual.}
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/introduction-to-machine-embroidery-03-04-23

Banners and Pennant Pillows
2023-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn how to create in-the-hoop banners and pennant pillows. Great for upcoming sports events or family parties and functions. Techniques covered will be the following: appliqué, attaching grommets, creating pillows, layering multiple fabrics in the hoop, and adding your own custom designs. We will make 2 projects in this class: a rectangular banner and a pennant pillow.
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Embroidering Towels
2023-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Beautiful monogram towels are a perfect gift for the holidays or special event in someone’s life. This course will teach you the proper way to embroider towels. We will discuss how to add designs, hooping techniques, centering your design (hoop registration), what stabilizers work best, redwork, and how to create clean embroidery on thick, plush towels. There will be 2 designs in this class: redwork dish towel and monogram beach/bath towel.
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/embroidering-towels-machine-embroidery-class

Introduction to Machine Embroidery
2023-04-29 10:30 - 14:30 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, tote bag, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
{You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques NOT how to fully operate your machine. This class is geared towards Brother machines; other machines are welcome, but make sure to bring your user manual.}
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/introduction-to-machine-embroidery-class

HOW TO USE YOUR MULTI-NEEDLE CAP FRAME AND DRIVER SET
2023-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
This course will show you the correct way to use your cap frame. We will demonstrate proper hooping techniques for caps (structured vs. unstructured), what stabilizers to use, embroidering on side and back panels, and tips on how to digitize for caps.

*This class is for Brother multi-needle machines ONLY.

*There is a mandatory file fee of $10.00 due to instructor on day of class.

Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/how-to-use-your-multi-needle-cap-frame-and-driver-set

LEARN PE DESIGN 11 SOFTWARE
2023-04-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/pe-design-11-software-class

***MAC users cannot attend this course as the software is only compatible with PC/Windows.***

Description:

This class explains and will demonstrate the many features that Brother’s PE Design 11 software has to offer. You will learn the proper way to digitize artwork, stitch types, stitch property settings, shortcut keys, importing/exporting designs, and more. We will discuss the following features:

∙Menus & Program Layout

∙How to create a New File – Import – Save – Export

∙Wizard Screen

∙Toolbar & Functions

∙Setting your Hoop Size

∙Shortcut keys in program

∙Stitch Types & Properties

∙Creating Basic Shapes

∙Resizing designs

∙Duplicating Objects

∙Adding artwork to digitize

∙3 Digitizing Projects (logo, applique)

∙Fonts/Lettering

∙Digitizing workflow/best practices

∙Exporting a design as a .PES file

At the end of the class, you will know how to digitize for applique and create custom designs from artwork, such as logos.

***Out of respect to all attending, please make sure your computer has the software installed and is updated before coming to class.***

Supply List:​

Computer and mouse (mouse is needed, laptop touchpad will not work)
Regular USB Stick (for class files, CANNOT use the PE software Dongle for your class files)

Notebook and pen

*PE Design 11 (Software Dongle USB needed)

Trial version found here: http://www.brother.com/common/hsm/ped11/ped11trial.html ​
(*There are software limitations, like “Saving” is disabled – please read trial version info on Brother’s site or synopsis below.)

The trial version of PE-DESIGN 11 does not have the following functions.​

Also, the trial version has less sample data than the product version.

Layout & Editing

∙Saving a created data

∙Transferring a design to a card, a USB media and a machine

∙Transferring a design to a machine via wireless network

∙Transferring a design by using the Link function
∙Outputting Name Drop data

∙Importing a design from a card or a machine

∙Importing a design from a machine via wireless network

∙Wireless network connectivity

∙Exporting an FCM File

∙Exporting a design into other formats

∙Printing

∙Converting TrueType Font to an embroidery pattern

The following applications and features are not available on the trial version of PE-DESIGN 11.

∙Design Center, Programmable Stitch Creator, Font Creator, Design Database, Stitch

Design Factory and Link

∙Displaying the embroidery designs in PES format as thumbnails with File Explorer (Windows 10/8.1) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7)

​***MAC users: This software is only compatible with PC/Windows.***

USA Flag Bag
2023-04-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Create your very own patriotic flag bag entirely in the hoop! Learn the process from start to finish on how to embroider ITH bags. The following techniques will be discussed: applique, multi-hooping, fabric layering, digitizing designs correctly, and ITH theories. Kits can be purchased for an additional fee.
*This project requires sewing through a lot of layers. I suggest getting ITH embroidery vinyl as it is easier to sew through than marine vinyl. (https://glitterbugfairy.com/collections/glitter–ith–embroidery–vinyl–for–in–the–hoop–projects)
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/in-the-hoop-embroidered-flag-bag-class

Learn Your Brother Embroidery Machine
2023-04-15 10:30 - 13:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Learn how to use your Brother embroidery machine. We will discuss the following: threading your machine, winding bobbins, attaching the embroidery foot, arm, and hoop, loading and editing designs (rotating, scaling, positioning, & mirroring), adding monograms and text (sizing & positioning text), and embroidery machine functions such as embroidery sewing speed and color stepping. We will also go over how to update your machine with the latest firmware. Please remember to bring your manual.

This class is for Brother embroidery machines ONLY.

Preferred hoop size: 4” x 4” hoop or larger

Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/learning-your-brother-embroidery-machine-class

Crazy Quilt Sewing Wallet
2023-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Create an ITH (in-the-hoop) “crazy quilt inspired” sewing wallet. Learn the following techniques: applique, attaching hidden snaps, creating credit card slots for wallets, adding a zipper, pathing when digitizing to have the least number of trims, best practices when using metallic threads, how to add backing/lining to in-the-hoop projects, and piecing multiple layers of fabric together with correct registration. When completed, this project measures 6.75” w x 4” h.
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Embroidering Towels
2023-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Beautiful monogram towels are a perfect gift for the holidays or special event in someone’s life. This course will teach you the proper way to embroider towels. We will discuss how to add designs, hooping techniques, centering your design (hoop registration), what stabilizers work best, redwork, and how to create clean embroidery on thick, plush towels. There will be 2 designs in this class: redwork dish towel and monogram beach/bath towel.
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Bunny Baskets
2023-03-25 13:30 - 17:00 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Create your very own Easter bunny bags entirely in the hoop! Learn the process from start to finish on how to embroider ITH bags. You will make 2 bags in this class: one 5”x7” hoop bag and then a larger bag version. Finished bags will measure approximately: small bag= 2.25“w x 2.75“h & large bag= 4“w x 5“h. Kits are available for purchase ($30.00 due at class – bobbin and threads not included).
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/products/in-the-hoop-bunny-baskets-embroidery-class

Bunny Doll
2023-03-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Sew Jersey, 36 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ, 07936, United States
Learn how to create this adorable Easter bunny doll. We will discuss fabric layering, applique, digitizing designs correctly, how to attach arms, legs, ears and a head to dolls, and slip stitch techniques. *This project requires sewing by hand to complete. Finished bunny measures 12” tall with ears flopped down and sitting.
Sign-up here: https://www.sewjersey.com/pages/clubs-and-classes

Bunny Doll
2023-03-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn how to create this adorable Easter bunny doll. We will discuss fabric layering, applique, digitizing designs correctly, how to attach arms, legs, ears and a head to dolls, and slip stitch techniques. *This project requires sewing by hand to complete. Finished bunny measures 12” tall with ears flopped down and sitting.
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/
