
SHOW – Island Beach State Park Plum Fest – Sept. 7, 2025
SHOW - Island Beach State Park- Beach Plum Festival - Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

SHOW - Island Beach State Park- Beach Plum Festival - Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

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 […]

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: […]
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 […]

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at The Historic Allaire Village 11/15/2025 (Sat.) @ 10am – 4pm Farmingdale, N.J. - Allaire State Park

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 […]

SHOW - Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show - Saturday, May 2, 2026

SHOW - Ocean Grove Spring Market - Saturday, May 30, 2026

SHOW - Ocean Grove Sand & Sea Arts Festival - Saturday, June 13, 2026

SHOW - Seaside Park- "Marina Lawn", J St. & Central Ave. Fridays - July, August, September 2026 Farmer's Market Seaside Park - July - September 2026 July: 7/3, 7/6, 7/10, 7/24 […]

SHOW - Seaside Park - Labor Day - Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026

Christmas Boutiques Marketplace at The Hermitage Starts 11/14/2026 - 12/20/2026 Tues.-Fri.: 10am – 4pm Sat.-Sun.: 12pm – 4pm The Hermitage 335 North Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. 07423 Bay Head Maker's […]