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How to Start a Home Embroidery Business - Poconos
2024-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
This course will explain all you need to know to start your own home embroidery business. If you are considering selling on Etsy, at a craft show, creating a website, or possibly opening a small storefront, this class is for you.
The following topics will be discussed:

Is it a hobby or a small business?
When & why you should create an LLC
Types of embroidery services, such as: digitizing, ITH patterns & designs, embroidery for B2B (wholesale), B2C, athletics (school sports jerseys), fundraisers
What are good entry embroidery machines for a business
Types of embroidery machines (home vs. commercial, flatbed vs. tubular, single-needle vs. multi-needle, 1-head vs. 6-head)
Website options (your own website, Shopify, Etsy, etc.)
How to setup your workspace
Where to buy embroidery blanks wholesale (*hint: must have a business sales tax id to do so)
Tradeshows
Basics of pricing your work
Copyright infringement vs. legal licensing
(*No, you cannot sell Disney designs that are on your machine!)
Digitizing: do-it-yourself or outsource?

*You will receive a .pdf file of the information discussed in this course and an embroidery design.
There is a $10.00 file fee due to instructor on day of class.

Sign-up here: poconosewandvac.com

Machine Embroidery Theory & Techniques - Quiltfest Virtual Schoolhouse #9 - November 7, 2024
2024-11-07 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting – Virtual
Date: , Nov. th
Time: 9am – 4pm
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.}
SIGN-UP HERE: https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/quiltfest-virtual-schoolhouse-6/
***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.

ITH Zipper Bag - Poconos
2024-11-20 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Create your very own 5″x7″ zipper bags entirely in the hoop (larger sized bag is also included)! Learn the process from start to finish on how to embroider ITH bags. This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn what in-the-hoop projects are and how they are made. The following techniques will be discussed: attaching zippers in-the-hoop, fabric layering, digitizing designs correctly, and ITH theories.
There is a $10.00 file fee due to the instructor on day of class.
Preferred hoop size: 5”x7” or larger (Ask before signing up, if you only have a
4” x 4” hoop)
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Christmas Hoop Ornaments ITH - Poconos
2024-11-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
This course will show you how to embroider Christmas hoop ornaments. We will discuss the proper way to sew with metallic threads, how to use a template file to create custom designs, moving & scaling a design to fit inside a template, and making & finishing a hoop ornament. You will receive 2 files in class: a blank hoop template and a Christmas design, along with an instruction pdf. file.
There is a $10.00 file fee due to the instructor on day of class.
Preferred hoop size: 4” x 4” or larger
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Applique Techniques in Embroidery - Poconos
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Learn the following techniques and topics: cutting in-the-hoop appliqué, how to create a stencil for appliqué, pre-cut appliqué, reverse appliqué, creating flawless edges on your appliqué, what “stops” are, the order of steps for appliqué, common issues with appliqué, patches (yes, this is appliqué), and why appliqué is used in sewing. There will be four appliqué methods practiced in class, with a bonus design to try at home.
*A pair of appliqué scissors will make cutting out the designs much easier for you.
There is a $10.00 file fee due to instructor on day of class.
Preferred hoop size: 4”x4” or larger
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

Patches - Poconos
2024-11-23 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pocono Sew & Vac, 567 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
In this class you will learn how to create your own custom patches from start to finish. We will discuss proper pathing for digitizing embroidery designs and the various methods used to sew patches. Three patches will be created: name badge, sewing patch, and a holiday theme.
Preferred hoop size: 4” x 4”
Sign-up here: https://www.poconosewandvac.com/events/embroidery-classes/

SHOW - Jingle Fest - Wayne Hills - Nov. 24, 2024
2024-11-24 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wayne Hills HS, 272 Berdan Ave., Wayne, 07470, United States
SHOW – Jingle Fest – Wayne Hills – Nov. 24, 2024
Event details: pjspromotions.com/events-2

SHOW - Woodland Park Fire Dept. Parade & Craft Show - Nov. 30, 2024
2024-11-30 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Woodland Park, McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424, United States
SHOW – Woodland Park Fire Dept. Parade & Craft Show – Dowling Gardens on McBride Ave. – Nov. 30, 2024
Outdoor craft show in the park (McBride Ave. by Post Office) from 12pm – 5pm with parade to follow at 6pm

SHOW - Christmas Con - Dec. 13-15, 2024
2024-12-13 14:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Jersey Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
SHOW – 5th Annual Christmas Con (12/13 – 12/15)
12/13 (Fri.) @ 2pm – 8pm
12/14 (Sat.) @ 10am – 6pm
12/15 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm

97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837
New Jersey Expo Center (Edison, N.J.)

Event details: thats4entertainment.com/christmasconnj

SHOW - Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show - May 3, 2025
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ocean Grove, NJ, 07756, United States
SHOW – Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show – Saturday, May 3, 2025

SMP Hoop Fest 2025
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking at SMP’s VIRTUAL HOOP FEST 2025! I will be presenting my World War 2 Envelope Clutch on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 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 2025, $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.

The Art of Patch Making - Mancuso Virtual Summer Schoolhouse
2025-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting – Virtual
Learn how to create your own custom patches from start to finish. We will discuss proper pathing for digitizing embroidery designs, adding designs on your machine to templates, various methods used to sew patches, and the pros & cons of each method. Three patches will be demonstrated: pre-made name badge, sewing patch, and a holiday theme. A 3″ blank circle template is included so you can add any custom design you like.
Class is held virtually on Zoom.

Sign-up here: quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/quiltfest-virtual-summer-schoolhouse

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - July 4
2025-07-04 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States
SHOW – Seaside Park- “Marina Lawn”, J St. & Central Ave.
Fridays – July & August 2025
Farmers’ Market Seaside Park – July & August 2025
July: 7/4, 7/11, 7/25
Aug.: 8/8, 8/15, 8/29
Fridays @ 9:30am – 2:30pm

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - July 11
2025-07-11 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - July 25
2025-07-25 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - August 8
2025-08-08 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - August 15
2025-08-15 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States

SHOW - Seaside Park Farmers Market - August 29
2025-08-29 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States

Arts & Crafts Show & Christmas Boutiques - 2025
2025-08-30 - 2025-12-21
Summer Shows
Seaside Park Farmer’s Market
8/29/2025 (Fri.) @ 9:30am – 2:30pm
Seaside Park, N.J. – Marina Lawn (J Street)
Seaside Park Labor Day Craft Show
8/30/2025 (Sat.) @ 10am – 5pm
Seaside Park, N.J. – Municipal Building
Lavallette Founder’s Day
9/6/2025 (Sat.) @ 11am – 5pm
Lavallette, N.J.
Beach Plum Festival
9/7/2025 (Sun.) @ 9am – 4pm
Island Beach State Park, N.J. – Bathing Area #1
Fall Harvest Fest – Ocean Grove
10/4/2025 (Sat.) @ 10am – 5pm
Ocean Grove, N.J. – Main Ave.
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Christmas Shows
Paramus High School Thanksgiving Craft Show
11/30/2025 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Paramus, N.J. – Paramus High School
23rd Annual German Christmas Market (12/5 – 12/7)
12/5 (Fri.) @ 10am – 8pm
12/6 (Sat.) @ 10am – 8pm
12/7 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds (Augusta, N.J.)

SHOW - Seaside Park Labor Day - Aug. 30, 2025
2025-08-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Seaside Park, Seaside Park, United States
SHOW – Seaside Park – Labor Day – Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025

SHOW - Lavallette Founder's Day - Sept. 6, 2025
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lavallette, Lavallette, NJ, 08735, United States
SHOW – Lavallette – Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025

SHOW - Island Beach State Park Plum Fest - Sept. 7, 2025
2025-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lavallette, Lavallette, NJ, 08735, United States
SHOW – Island Beach State Park- Beach Plum Festival – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Reverse Applique & Applique Techniques in Embroidery - Mancuso Oaks PA
2025-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456, United States
Learn the following techniques and topics: cutting in-the-hoop appliqué, how to create a stencil for appliqué, pre-cut appliqué, reverse appliqué, creating flawless edges on your appliqué, what are “stops”, the order of steps for appliqué, common issues with appliqué, patches (yes, this is appliqué), and why appliqué is used in sewing. There will be four appliqué methods practiced in class, with a bonus design to try at home.
*A pair of appliqué scissors will make cutting out the designs much easier for you.
**You do NOT need a machine to take this course. However, we will be creating 3 trapunto blocks in class. You are allowed to register and watch others participate if you do not want to bring your machine. Everyone is required to purchase a kit (includes all fabrics and files), which you can make at home at a later time.**
Register here: quiltfest.com/register/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/workshops-lectures-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-reverse-applique-applique-techniques-in-embroidery-half-day-ws-fri-9/12/25-9am-12pm/

Trapunto Embroidery Techniques - Mancuso Oaks PA
2025-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456, United States
Trapunto involves outlining a design on a quilt top or block, with an extra layer of batting underneath, and then stuffing or padding the desired areas from the underside, creating a raised, three-dimensional effect. In this class, you will learn how the technique of trapunto is achieved in machine embroidery. We will discuss best practices including: the history of trapunto, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, digitizing principles for trapunto effects, applique techniques, floating fabrics, layering batting and fabrics correctly in the hoop, and how to apply this effect to your projects. We will embroider three designs (Sewing Machine, Pumpkin, and USA Flag) in class demonstrating the technique of trapunto.
**You do NOT need a machine to take this course. However, we will be creating 3 trapunto blocks in class. You are allowed to register and watch others participate if you do not want to bring your machine. Everyone is required to purchase a kit (includes all fabrics and files), which you can make at home at a later time.**
Preferred hoop size: 5″x7″ or larger (*4”x4” is acceptable; designs will be smaller)

Sign-up here: quiltfest.com/register/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/workshops-lectures-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-trapunto-embroidery-techniques-half-day-ws-fri-9/12/25-1pm-4pm/

Happy Halloween Witch Wall Hanging (ITH) - Mancuso Oaks PA
2025-09-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456, United States
If you were ever curious about the endless possibilities your embroidery machine could create, this class is for you. Learn the following ITH (in-the-hoop) techniques: applique methods, using wash away (water soluble) stabilizers, attaching applique pieces, how to get clean edges on your applique, floating fabrics on the front and back of your hoop, working with ITH vinyl, pathing when digitizing in-the-hoop projects, best practices for glow in the dark thread, piecing multiple layers of fabric together with correct registration, how to finish ITH projects out of the hoop, and completing a project that requires multiple hoopings. When completed, this project measures approximately 8”w x 20”h (for a 5” x 7” hoop).
**You do NOT need a machine to take this course. However, we will be making the project in class. You are allowed to register and watch others participate if you do not want to bring your machine. Everyone is required to purchase a kit (includes all fabrics and files), which you can make at home at a later time.**
Register here: quiltfest.com/register/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/workshops-lectures-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-happy-halloween-witch-wall-hanging-ith-full-day-ws-sat-9/13/25-9am-4pm/

SHOW - Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Fest - Oct. 4, 2025
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ocean Grove, NJ, 07756, United States
SHOW – Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Fest – Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at The Historic Allaire Village
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Allaire State Park, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727, United States
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at The Historic Allaire Village
11/15/2025 (Sat.) @ 10am – 4pm
Farmingdale, N.J. – Allaire State Park

SHOW - Thanksgiving Craft Show- Paramus HS - Nov. 30, 2025
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Paramus, 99 E Century Rd., Paramus, 07652
SHOW – Thanksgiving Craft Show- Paramus HS – Nov. 30, 2025
Event details: pjspromotions.com/events-2

SHOW - German Christmas Market - Dec. 5-7, 2025
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sussex Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, , NJ 07822, Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
SHOW – 22nd Annual German Christmas Market (12/5 – 12/7)
12/5 (Fri.) @ 10am – 8pm
12/6 (Sat.) @ 10am – 8pm
12/7 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm

37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822
Sussex County Fairgrounds (Augusta, N.J.)

Event details: germanchristmasmarketnj.org

Tinsel & Thread - SMP
2025-12-12 09:00 - 2025-12-13 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
December 12-13, 2025
9am – 4pm (PST)
Register here: Sewingmachinesplus.com/Events
Virtual Event Info:
We will be embroidering 6 Christmas projects which include the following: a variety of ITH ornaments from snow globes to ugly sweaters and hoops, an ITH applique Santa bag, and “A Christmas Carol” Advent calendar. These designs will teach you how to float fabrics on the top and underside of your hoop, applique techniques, using different stabilizers, getting clean edges on projects, and best practices for specialty threads. *Event comes with kit!
*Important Note about Hoop Sizes:
You can use a 4×4” for the individual pockets or a larger hoop and sew multiple pockets out at the same time. The panels are setup for 8”x8” or larger hoops. If you are using a 5” x 7” or 4” x 4” hoop for the panels, you will need to “multi-hoop” your panels or finish the panels on your sewing machine.

4” x 4” hoop = 4” x 14” (Acceptable hoop – Panels made differently)
5” x 7” hoop = 7” x 20” (Acceptable hoop – Panels made differently)
8” x 8” or 8” x 12” hoop = 7” x 36” (Preferred Size)
Finished wall hanging will measure 7” w x 36” h (including hanging ribbon – large hoop).
Panels measure just under: 7” x 10”.
Pockets: 2” x 2.25”.

*Finishing the project may require completion on your sewing machine (dependent upon hoop size).
*Project may not be completed by end of event. A full tutorial video will be included for later viewing on all projects.
Register here: Sewingmachinesplus.com/Events
