The Original Creative Festival

For more than two decades, the The Original Creative Festival offer a world class buyers market. Open to the public, the festivals feature the latest and greatest traditional supplies, hands on classes, as well as those hard to find gadgets.

Workshops

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Pants Fitting: From Start to Finished Pattern
Workshop: $240.00 includes kit
Cynthia Guffey / Cynthia Guffey Ent.
9:00-4:00 All Day class with (1) hour lunch break
Bring to class the list of supplies needed for project
Limit ONLY 16 students

Register early! You will be mailed a workbook with all the needed instructions for measuring your body, altering your pattern, and constructing a mock-up before coming to class. Cynthia will be available to answer your questions during this process by email. The Workshop consists of Cynthia personally fitting your mock-up and demonstrating how to transfer the adjustments to your pattern. You will leave with a pattern ready to cut and sew.

Sunset Strip Sweatshirt Jacket @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop: $45.00
Optional Kit available $60.00 includes pattern (kit fee paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Jerri McKee / Moonlight Design Quilts and Wearables

Is this jacket really made from a sweatshirt? This is the most commonly asked question at the Moonlight Design booth. The answer is: Yes! This beautiful jacket uses the sweatshirt for the jacket base and the pattern pieces. If you have never made a jacket this is the perfect beginner class and if you are an expert Jerri will find something a little more challenging for you to add to your jacket. Two of the many things you will learn in this class are to make very skinny strip sets perfectly straight and learn some really neat quilting designs. Bring note-taking material because Jerri has a wealth of information on wearable art and proclaims to know just about every short cut around!

Spoon Quilting @ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop: $45.00
Kit fee $5.00 paid in the classroom
Gayle P. Ropp / The Backroom Quilter, LLC

For the beginner or anyone wishing to perfect his or her quilting skills; includes information on marking, batting, basting, frames and tips on achieving small, even stitches. We will discuss quilting basics, i.e. needles, thread, thimbles. All
levels.

Fitting and More: Blouses from Silhouette Patterns @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Workshop: $45.00
Pattern $16. Purchase in advance from instructors
Polly Swanson and Penny Langsdorf / Silhouette Patterns

With these wear-everywhere styles you'll always know....what to wear and enjoy confidence in your fit! Sew your muslin sloper at home and get personally fitted in class. You'll see fast and easy construction samples and learn how to take your fit changes to other styles.

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Koos Look-A-Like Top @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
WORKSHOP: $40.00
Kit option: $5.00-$10.00 paid in the classroom
Paula Schultz / Cotton, Etc.
Bring to class supplies needed to complete project to class

Inspired by designer Koos VandenAkker and the book "Koos Couture Collage", you will put together a sweatshirt style top using a purchased sweatshirt. A simple flip and sew method of stitching and the "Koos" signature bias design work will allow you to get a smashing, sophisticated look to your top. You won't want to stop with just one!

Body Type/Pattern Selection @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
WORKSHOP: $30.00
Kit $20.00 (Kit fee paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Cynthia Guffey / Cynthia Guffey Ent.
Limit ONLY 16 students

Selecting patterns that will flatter your figure can be challenging. We often are disappointed in the finished garment as it appears on us. Cynthia will discuss fitting issues and the choice of patterns that will allow you to address your needs. You will see how adding volume can have a slimming affect. Each participant will be analyzed.

Amish Color Study @ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP: $40.00
Kit fee $5.00 paid in the classroom
Gayle P. Ropp / The Backroom Quilter, LLC
Bring to class the list of supplies needed for project
Limit ONLY 12 students

This a color study process workshop to develop your own Amish color palette for a quilt top. You will be making a fabric mock up or two. Discussion includes quilting designs, making them fill and fit the space, and how to mark the top. There will be no sewing in this class.

A Great-Fitting Vest, the Wardrobe Accent You Need @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WORKSHOP: $45.00
Pattern $16.00 (Purchased from instructors in advance)
Polly Swanson and Penny Langsdorf / Silhouette Patterns
Bring to class pre-made muslin vest and basic sewing supplies

Don't just create a beautiful quilted or embellished vest that is work of art, make a great-fitting one that you enjoy wearing. Silhouette vest patterns #850, without sewn-in front darts, and #800, featuring a collar ready to "get creative" on, provide perfect palettes for your handiwork -- we will show you how. Bring the muslin you sew at home to class and get personally fitted. Once the fittings are complete, we will explore ways to enhance your vest to make it a spectacular accent piece in your wardrobe.

Friday, July 11, 2008
I Love These Pants! @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Workshop: $45.00
Pattern $14.00 (Must purchase from instructors in class)
Polly Swanson / Silhouette Patterns

I Love These Pants! -- Want a relaxed style that you look great in? You'll love the comfort of the Silhouette Patterns #3400 Yoga Pant with smooth stretch waistband. Come to class with a oneway stretch knit, we'll cut out, fit and do the construction in class -- you go home with a super comfy easy-fitting pant.

Master Hand Sewing: Tricks to Success @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Workshop: $20.00
Kit fee $15.00 (paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Cynthia Guffey / Cynthia Guffey Ent.
Limit Only 15 students

Hand sewing is one of the most important elements in achieving a custom, professional look to your garment. It does not have to be boring or difficult. Cynthia will demonstrate the tricks to getting both parts of the snap in exactly the right place, sewing buttons, thread eyes and chains and much more. With needle in hand, we will practice the techniques.

Bound Pockets / Bound Buttonholes @ 5:00 pm– 7:30 pm
Workshop: $25.00
Cynthia Guffey / Cynthia Guffey Ent.
Kit fee $20.00 (paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Limit Only 16 students

Cynthia will demonstrate the “set-up” and technique to construct the easiest bound pocket and bound buttonhole that is possible. With pre-sewn samples, participants will practice the steps. The goal of the class is to accomplish either the pocket or the buttonhole. The sample will include both.

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Beads, Buttons and Bling Sweatshirt Jacket @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Workshop: $45.00
Optional kit available $60.00 includes the pattern
Jerri McKee / Moonlight Design Quilts & Wearables
Bring to class the list of supplies needed for project

Is this jacket really made from a sweatshirt? This is the most commonly asked question at the Moonlight Design booth. The answer is: Yes! This beautiful jacket uses the sweatshirt for the
jacket base and the pattern pieces. If you have never made a jacket this is the perfect beginner class and if you are an expert Jerri will find something a little more challenging for you to add to
your jacket. Bring note-taking material because Jerri has a wealth of information on wearable art and proclaims to know just about every short cut around!

Quilting Design (Basic) @ 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Workshop: $40.00
Gayle P. Ropp / The Backroom Quilter, LLC
Bring note pad and your quilt tops
Limit ONLY 16 students

Now that the quilt top is pieced, how and where do I quilt it? If you are confused about what and where to quilt and how much to quilt, this class is for you. Bring in your quilt tops and let’s have
an old-fashion discussion session. We’ll explore quilting planning strategies, learn how to make a stencil to fit the space, and how to make a feathered border and corner to fit. Note taking and
demo class only. All levels.

Shadow Quilting with a Spin @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop: $25.00
Kit $15.00 paid in the classroom
RaeMarie Preston / Patterncentral
Limit ONLY 16 students

We will take another look at shadow quilting with a fun new spin. Using our Prang color crayons we will speed up the process. You will be working with Patterncentral iron-on transfer patterns
and Prang crayons. We will be working on the shadow quilting technique while making a quilt block. The kit fee is $15.00 and includes, (1) cotton fat quarter, (1) organza fat quarter, (1) pack of prang crayons, (1) embroidery needle, (1) iron on transfer pattern, (3) skeins of prescencia embroidery floss.

July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2008
Location: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.