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class descriptions Class Descriptions SKILL LEVEL KEY SEWING/MACHINE CLASSES: BEGINNER Little or no sewing (i.e. construction, patterns) or machine (i.e. serger, sewing) knowledge. INTERMEDIATE Basic sewing (i.e. construction, patterns) or machine (i.e. serger, sewing) understanding. Can easily adjust stitches, tension, accessory feet, etc. ADVANCED Complete understanding of sewing (i.e. construction, patterns) and machines (i.e. serger, sewing). Able to construct a garment/quilt without guidance/assistance. Can upload, manipulate, edit embroidery designs. Complete understanding of sewing terminology. SOFTWARE: BEGINNER Little or no computer/software knowledge. INTERMEDIATE Basic understanding of computers/software. Familiar with keyboards, mouse, external peripherals and equipment. (i.e. able to: copy/paste, drag/drop, make new file folders.) Legend Hands On Kit/Fee Required Laptop Required Lecture ADVANCED Complete understanding of computers/software. Can use multiple features of Digitizer MB. Can install/uninstall software/hardware with ease. (i.e. understands updates, drivers, sewing machine to PC connectivity, PC terminology) Basic Sewing Kit: Sewing scissors, paper scissors, pins, seam ripper, rotary cutter/ruler/ mat, water-soluble fabric marker or chalk, tape measure, all purpose sewing thread, light neutral and dark neutral colors, glue stick or temporary spray adhesive, hand sewing needles, small flat head screwdriver, seam sealant, several medium safety pins. Basic Serger Kit: Sewing scissors, serger tweezers, thread snips, needle threader, floss threader, Allen screwdriver for 1100D and 1000CPX, needles, small lint brush, seam sealant. Pictures may not represent actual fabrics in the kits. 2 Class Descriptions NEW TOL ROOMS Certification for New TOL Machine for US and Canadian Dealers To be certified to sell the new TOL machine, each dealership is required to take both Core Class A and Core Class B. You must attend Class A before Class B. If you remove one class from your schedule, the other class will automatically be deleted. Core Class B Core Class A An overview of the new TOL machine as well as features, benefits, and a hands-on introduction to the sewing functions, will be the focus in the first class. You will also leave with an effective sales demo. Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Grand Ball Room 1-2 Mary Carollo SATOL1 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon SPTOL1 9/4 Sun 2-5pm MATOL1 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon TATOL1 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon WATOL1 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon Grand Ball Room 3-4 Sam Fung SATOL2 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon SPTOL2 9/4 Sun 2-5pm* MATOL2 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon* WATOL2 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon Grand Ball Room 5-6 Alba Fekete SATOL3 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon SPTOL3 9/4 Sun 2-5pm MATOL3 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon* TATOL3 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon WATOL3 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon *(Translators allowed) Grand Ball Room 7A Nancy Fiedler SATOL4 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon MATOL4 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon TATOL4 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon TPTOL4 9/6 Tues 2-5pm* Grand Ball Room 7B Maddie Bushman SATOL5 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon MPTOL5 9/5 Mon 2-5pm TPTOL5 9/6 Tues 2-5pm Grand Ball Room 8A Katie Vardijan SATOL6 9/4 Sun 9am/Noon MPTOL6 9/5 Mon 2-5pm TPTOL6 9/6 Tues 2-5pm Prerequisite: Core Class A The class will focus on the features and benefits with a hands-on introduction to the embroidery functions. Leave this class with a successful sales plan. Final certification will be made upon completion of this class for US and Canadian dealers. Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Grand Ball Room 1-2 Mary Carollo MPTOL1 9/5 Mon 2-5pm TPTOL1 9/6 Tues 2-5pm* WPTOL19/7 Wed 2-5pm Grand Ball Room 3-4 Sam Fung MPTOL2 9/5 Mon 2-5pm TATOL2 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon TPTOL2 9/6 Tues 2-5pm WPTOL29/7 Wed 2-5pm Grand Ball Room 5-6 Alba Fekete MPTOL3 9/5 Mon 2-5pm* TPTOL3 9/6 Tues 2-5pm WPTOL39/7 Wed 2-5pm *(Translators allowed) Grand Ball Room 7A Nancy Fiedler SPTOL4 9/4 Sun 2-5pm MPTOL4 9/5 Mon 2-5pm* WATOL4 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon* WPTOL49/7 Wed 2-5pm *(Translators allowed) Grand Ball Room 7B Maddie Bushman SPTOL5 9/4 Sun 2-5pm MATOL5 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon TATOL5 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon WATOL5 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon WPTOL59/7 Wed 2-5pm Grand Ball Room 8A Katie Vardijan SPTOL6 9/4 Sun 2-5pm MATOL6 9/5 Mon 9am/Noon TATOL6 9/6 Tues 9am/Noon WATOL6 9/7 Wed 9am/Noon WPTOL69/7 Wed 2-5pm 3 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions MC7700QCP Quilted Binder Bag Nancy Burg, Janome America MC7700QCP Victorian Wristband Cuff MC7700QCP Janome Club “Sewing Appetizers” 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required Here’s a class that will attract attention and showcase the patented features of the MC7700QCP. Make this eye-catching tote bag using a repurposed bicycle tube and colorful decorative stitching. You’ll demonstrate the MC7700QCP AcuFeed, SFS+ feed system, and the AcuFeed Foot. This kind of project appeals to all kinds of sewists. This fashion accessory project is an ideal way to show off the beautiful decorative stitches and specialty feet of the MC7700QCP. After seeing that they can make items like the Victorian Wristband Cuff on the MC7700QCP, your customers are going to want to take this versatile machine home. These two “appetizer” projects will help you increase membership in your Janome Club and increase MC7700QCP sales. Showcase the Invisible Zipper Foot with the “Where’s The Zipper?” project, and the Piping Foot with the “Funky Clutch” project. You will receive 10 more of these demo projects on the Institute CD to help you fill your Club schedule for the next 12 months. Nancy Burg, Janome America Marie Eivik, Scandinavian Home Products AS 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required Use the Quilt Binding Attachment while you make a quilted storage bag for this key accessory. This project will help you sell the attachment to MC7700QCP owners and demo the features of the machine to non-owners. Kit: $10.00 Crystal Ballroom E-F 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm *(Translators allowed) MC7700QCP Trendy, Recycled Bicycle Tube Bag XPH771* MHA771 THP771 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Kit: $20.00 Crystal Ballroom E-F 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am *(Translators allowed) SAH771* MPH771 WAH771 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Ann Hein, Janome America Kit: $5.00 Crystal Ballroom E-F 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm *(Translators allowed) Kit: $14.00 SPH771 TAH771* WHP771 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Crystal Ballroom C-D 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/7 Wed 2pm XPH772 WPH772 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 4 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions MC7700 Heirloom Sewing Sample That Sells MC7700 Quilting Illustration MC7700 Mexican Delight Contour Quilting MC7700 Quirky Quilting Square Pam Holland, Australia Pam Holland, Australia Pam Holland, Australia 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required Join Pam Holland as she introduces you to free motion “art quilting” on the MC7700QCP. Free motion quilting has a strong appeal and demonstrating these techniques will turn oohs and aahs into dollars and cents. Pam will teach you how to create a delightful south-of-the-border scene using the Convertible Free Motion Foot. You’ll learn how to accurately follow lines and do contour quilting for a demo that will increase sales of the MC7700QCP and accessories. Pam will teach you her method for turning any graphic into a quilted piece of art. This demo is made possible by the Convertible Free Motion Foot, which is a great add-on with the sale of any Janome sewing machine. Sewists of any level can learn this technique. Kit: $5.00 Kit: $10.00 Kit: $9.00 Crystal Ballroom C-D 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am SAH772 MPH772 WAH772 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, Mechanical pencil Crystal Ballroom C-D 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am *(Translators allowed) SPH772 TAH772* Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, Mechanical pencil, .5 Black Pigma Micron Pen, Medium Grey 50 wt cotton thread Crystal Ballroom C-D 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm Marie Eivik, Scandinavian Home Products AS MAH772 TPH772 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, Mechanical pencil, .5 Black Pigma Micron Pen 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required You’ll turn curious customers into buyers when you show them this heirloom sewing sample. This class will teach you to be proficient with popular heirloom stitches on the MC7700QCP, and you’ll learn how to make the sample and how to present it to prospective buyers. Kit: $10.00 Crystal Ballroom A-B 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm *(Translators allowed) XPH773 MAH773* TPH773 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 5 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions MC7700 Over the Top Horizon Book Cover Stitch & Sell MC7700 Janome Christmas Stocking Carol McKinney, Janome America Deborah Whittred, Janome Australia 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required 7700QCP Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required You’ll learn to use a variety of stitching techniques as you create and embellish a cover for your Horizon sales book. You’ll end up with a visual tool for showing Features, Stitches, Feet, and Optional Accessories. Place it near your Horizon to assist staff as they demonstrate to close the sale. Kit: $10.00 Crystal Ballroom A-B 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am *(Translators allowed) SAH773 MPH773* WAH773 Follow the trail from decorative stitches to the demo to the sale. Use the Border Guide Foot to add color and texture to satin. Then introduce the customer to the Ribbon Sewing Guide, which will jazz up the ribbon. Put it all together to create a stunning Christmas stocking just in time for your fall class schedule. Kit: $10.00 Crystal Ballroom A-B 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm *(Translators allowed) SPH773 TAH773 WPH773* 4120QDC Janome Banner 4120QDC Circle Sewing Kit Ann White, Janome UK Ann White, Janome UK 4120QDC Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required 4120QDC Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Create this stunning banner that will direct customers right to your register! Use it as a wall hanging over your accessory display, in the window as a welcome to “come inexplore-buy” the wide variety of Janome Products. Kit: $10.00 Crystal Ballroom K-L 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tue 2pm *(Translators allowed) Keep your sewing tools close with this compact kit. This project features the Circle Sewing Attachment and Binding Foot. The auto lock, needle up/down and thread cutter are impressive features used in this project. Showcasing these features and accessories are guaranteed closers for any Janome sewing machine. Kit: $6.00 XPH41* MAH41 TPH41 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Crystal Ballroom K-L 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am SAH41 MPH41 WAH41 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit 6 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions MC11000 Special Edition Canadian Foot Locker 4120QDC Elegant Evening Wrist Bag Geraldine Gillen, Janome Australia Janome America Embroidery Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Linda Pidzamecky, Janome Canada 4120QDC Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required With this class you’ll show off the decorative stitches and creative bobbin work which make beautifully textured fabric. When you demonstrate these techniques on any Janome machine, you’ll need this bag to stash all the extra cash you’ll make. Kit: $12.00 Crystal Ballroom K-L 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm *(Translators allowed) Artistic Sewing Suite Innovative New Software Product MC11000 Special Edition Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required Whether you’re learning the patented Janome Clothsetter for the first time or reconnecting with it, you’ll see how easy it is to place embroidery designs with perfect accuracy. Learn to use templates effectively and then the Binder Foot to sew it all up. A great sales demo. Kit: $15.00 SPH41 TAH41 WPH41* Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Grand Ballroom 11-12 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 9am Kathy Bond, Janome America See surprising results as you watch how dimension enhances your embroidery. You’ll learn how to add excitement to your embroidery classes while increasing sales. Grand Ballroom 9-10 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/6 Tue 2pm XPART3 MAART3 MPART3 TPART3 Currently only available in North America Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit XPHMC111 SAMC111 MAHMC111 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, Red permanent marker – fine point Embroidery Machine Artistic Sewing Suite Primrose Pincushion Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Artistic Sewing Suite installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. Embroidery Machine Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required This impressive project is easy to create with Artistic Sewing Suite software and the MC11000SE. You’ll learn how to create the design, then let the needles cut out all the leaves and petals. When your customers see how easy this is to make, they’ll be lining up to purchase this extraordinary software package. Kit: 5.00 Grand Ballroom 9-10 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm SPH TAHMN111 WPHMC111 Currently only available in North America Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, flat back cutting needle and ruler, Artistic Sewing Suite installed and the dongle, fabric glue, Optional: Quilt Tac gun and tacks 7 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions MC11000 Special Edition Embroidery Club Appetizers MC11000 Special Edition American Pride Placemat Terry Mingee, Janome America Kym Goldup-Graham and Ann Duncan of the Sewing Revolution MC11000 Special Edition Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required MC11000 Special Edition Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Supplies Required Start out your year of Janome Embroidery Club making a pincushion and a poetry pillow. You will have these samples ready to show when you post the dates of your club. Plus, new prospects will want to join when they see what you have created. You’ll receive 10 more “appetizer” projects on the Institute CD to help fill your Club schedule for the next 12 months. Join Kym and Ann as they “revolutionize” your ideas for quilting! Use the wonderful features of the MC11000SE to create a patriotic quilt block that will get your customers asking “How did you make that?” — the perfect opening question that will lead you to the sales floor to demo quilting on any Janome machine. Kit: $9.00 Grand Ballroom 11-12 9/7 Wed 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm WAHMC112 WPHMC112 Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit Kit: $10.00 Grand Ballroom 11-12 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm *(Translators allowed) 1100D and 1000CPX Cover Stitch Wavy Pillow ArtSS Heat Transfer with Embroidery SPHMC112 MPHMC112 TAHMC112 TPHMC112* Kathy Bond, Janome America Patsy Shields, Janome America Embroidery Machine Artistic Sewing Suite Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies Required 1100D and 1000CPX Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All-must be able to thread the CoverPro Supplies Required Learn how to combine heat transfer and embroidery to update your software classes with current trends while increasing your profits. Kit: $10.00 Grand Ballroom 9-10 9/4 Sun 9am 9/7 Wed 9am SAART4 WAART4 Currently only available in North America Student Supplies: Everyone loves to sew for their home. And the cover stitch and chain stitch give them professional looking results. After seeing this pillow, your customers will want to purchase the 1100D along with the 1000CPX for their next home dec project. Kit: $9.00 Grand Ballroom 13-14 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm XPH11CPX MAH11CPX TPH11CPX Student Supplies: Basic Sewing and Basic Serger kits Student Supplies: Basic Sewing Kit, Pencil, Sewing Revolution Block Marker, 5/7 Sewing Revolution, Dee By Dee Ruler by The Sewing Revolution Double Miter Ruler By The Sewing Revolution (a few of these rulers will be in classroom for your use) 8 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions 1100D and 1000CPX Dinner is Serged! 1100D and 1000CPX Stitch Decorated Overlock Bag Margo Shaw, Janome America 1100D and 1000CPX Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate - Must be able to thread a serger and CoverPro Supplies Required Are you taking advantage of the double sales potential of the 1100D and 1000CPX as a pair? This elegant table runner is a great demonstration of what you can do when you have both. Learn many different techniques, including quilting and appliqué. Kit: $15.00 Grand Ballroom 13-14 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am Marie Eivik, Scandinavian Home Products 1100D and 1000CPX Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate - Must be able to thread a Serger and CoverPro Supplies Required Create a practical storage bag decorated with stitches then put it on a display table. You’ll organize and demonstrate at the same time. This project shows what you can do when you have the 1100D and 1000CPX working together. Selling two can be just as easy as selling one. Kit: $9.00 SAH11CPX MPH11CPX WAH11CPX Student Supplies: Basic Sewing and Basic Serger Kits, one cone fusible thread i.e. YLI Fusible basting thread or comparable product Grand Ballroom 13-14 9/4 Sun 2pm SPH11CPX* 9/6 Tues 9am TAH11CPX* 9/7 Wed 2pm WPH11CPX *(Translators allowed) 1100D Beginning Serger Sample Workbook 1100D Tuck and Roll Serger Techniques 1100D Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Beginner Supplies Required 1100D Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Advanced – Must be able to thread a Serger Supplies Required Margo Shaw, Janome America Carol McKinney, Janome America If you’ve never used a serger or just need to brush up on the basics, this class is for you. Learn basic serger skills, including threading, using different tensions, and the differential feed. You’ll create a workbook of samples and along the way gain the skills and confidence to successfully sell sergers in your store. Kit: $20.00 Chicago/Denver 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tue 2pm XPH11D MA11D TPH11D Student Supplies: Basic Sewing and Basic Serger Kits Make a lovely lingerie bag using the unique features of the 1100D. Use the Gathering Foot and Beading Foot to add elegant details and learn how to build accessories into the final sale. Kit: $11.00 Chicago/Denver 9/4 Sun 9am SAH11D* 9/5 Mon 2pm MPH11D 9/7 Wed 9am WAH11D* * (Translators allowed) Student Supplies: Basic Sewing and Basic Serger Kits Student Supplies: Basic Sewing and Basic Serger Kits 9 Sewing Machine Class Descriptions 1100D Embellishing Ready to Wear Artistic Quilter: Perfecting Your Demonstration Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Don’t let the size of the quilt frame intimidate you. Learn how to set up the frame and Artistic Quilter. Then try your hand at loading the fabric and batting onto the rails. You’ll be prepared to demonstrate and sell these products to interested customers. Learn how to do an effective, quick demo that will highlight the features and benefits on the terrific combination of the Artistic Quilter and frame. Come with your beginning skills and build your knowledge so that you can sell more quilting frames with your new found confidence. Kit: None Kit: None Veronica Cox, Janome America Patsy Shields, Janome America 1100D Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All - Must be able to thread a Serger Supplies Required Turn a plain T-shirt into something special with the 1100D serger. The decorative capabilities of this serger will amaze your customers. And every time you share these techniques, you’ll also help grow your sales of accessories and decorative threads. Kit: None Chicago/Denver 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm *(Translators allowed) Artistic Quilter Frame: Getting Started SPH11D TAH11D WPH11D* Grand Ballroom 8B 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/5 Mon 2pm Student Supplies: None XPH181 SPH181 MPH181 Ann Hein, Janome America Grand Ballroom 8B 9/4 Sun 9am 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm SAH182 MAH182 TAH182 TPH182 Student Supplies: None Student Supplies: New or slightly used solid color T-shirt to embellish (preferably white or beige), Basic Sewing and Basic Serger Kits, one cone fusible thread (i.e. YLI Fusible basting thread or comparable product) 10 Software Class Descriptions Tech Support 101: Dongles and Drivers Software TOL Once you have attended this class you will be able to sell the new software that will compliment the embroidery features of the new TOL machine. You will leave this class with the skills to demonstrate, teach and sell this software with every new TOL machine that goes out your door. Supplies Required: Laptop with software installed Software will be distributed during registration hours on Sept 3 and Sept 4 and installation assistance will be available at the IT desk. If you do not have a CD reader installed on your computer there will be CD readers available. St. Louis, Valora Hammond 9/4 Sun 9am SAHTS1* 9/4 Sun. 2pm SPHTS1 9/5 Mon 9am MAHTS1 9/5 Mon 2pm MPHTS1 9/6 Tues 9am TAHTS1* 9/6 Tues 2pm TPHTS1 9/7 Wed 9am WAHTS1 9/7 Wed 2pm WPHTS1 Washington, Martie Sandell 9/4 Sun 2pm SPHTS3 9/5 Mon 9am MAHTS3 9/5 Mon 2pm MPHTS3 9/6 Tues 9am TAHTS3 9/6 Tues 2pm TPHTS3 9/7 Wed 9am WAHTS3 9/7 Wed 2pm WPHTS3 San Francisco, Louis Carney 9/4 Sun 9am SAHTS2 9/4 Sun 2pm SPHTS2* 9/5 Mon 9am MAHTS2 9/5 Mon 2pm MPHTS2 9/6 Tues 9am TAHTS2 9/6 Tues 2pm TPHTS2 9/7 Wed 9am WAHTS2* 9/7 Wed 2pm WPHTS2 *(Translators allowed) Los Angeles, LuAnn Hartley 9/4 Sun 2pm SPHTS4 9/5 Mon 9am MAHTS4 9/5 Mon 2pm MPHTS4 9/6 Tues 9am TAHTS4 9/6 Tues 2pm TPHTS4 9/7 Wed 9am WAHTS4 9/7 Wed 2pm WPHTS4 Ray Bunora, Terry Aruta, Janome America Kim Schultz , Janome America Digitizer Jr Hands on: 3 hours Skill Level: Beginner Lecture Skill Level: All In this class you will learn the various Windows operating systems and their compatibility with Janome’s hardware and software. Start with basic computer terms and definitions, then progress to the hardware and software issues you may encounter. You will gain knowledge about drivers, dongles, updates, upgrades and compatibility. Leave this class with the confidence to solve software related issues quickly and effectively so that the end result is more software sales in your store. Washington 9/3 Sat 9/4 Sun Miami 9/7 Wed Digitizer Jr 2pm 9am XPLIT SALIT 2pm WPLIT If you are new to digitizing, enter the world of embroidery design with Digitizer Jr. This software gives you the freedom to express yourself in stitches! Digitizer Jr. is the best value for those just starting. Adding Digitizer Jr. to every embroidery machine sale builds your bottom line. New Orleans 9/5 Mon 9/7 Wed 9am 9am MAHDJ WAHDJ Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer Jr latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. 11 Software Class Descriptions What’s New in v.4 Mark Phillips , Wilcom Digitizer Lecture: 3 hours Skill Level: Advanced Learn how the new Digitizer v4.0 compares to v3.0. Wilcom’s own Mark Phillips will show you which features remain from v3.0, which features are new to v4.0, and what the differences mean to you and your Digitizer customers. There will be ample time at the end of Mark’s summary and overview for Q&A. St Louis 9/3 Sat Tampa 9/7 Wed 2pm XPLD1 2PM WPLD1 12 Software Class Descriptions Digitizer Jr: Learn, Excite, Sell Beginning Digitizer: Icons to I Can Intermediate Digitizer: Exploring The Program Liz Thompson, Janome Canada Kim Schultz, Janome America Amy Meek, Janome America Digitizer On Pins and Needles Digitizer Jr. Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Digitizer Pro/MB v3.0P Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Beginner Digitizer Pro/MB v3.0P Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Digitizer Pro/MB v3.0P Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Advanced Why would an embroidery customer want to buy this software? Learn the features of Digitizer Jr., the differences between it and Customizer 11000, and how to introduce your customers to the exciting world of machine embroidery. We’ll work systematically through software exercises so that you will fully understand how to operate this software. Are you new to Digitizer Pro/MB or just need to refresh your skills? This class will help you understand the icons so you can easily navigate through the program during the demo. You’ll learn to digitize automatically, semi-automatically, and manually. And you’ll be able to add software sales onto every embroidery machine sale. After you master the basics of Digitizer Pro/ MB, you can learn more advanced features like reshaping objects, adding existing designs to the file, printing templates and more. Exploring this program will help you upsell your beginning customers to bigger and better features. Creative digitizing is just a few clicks away when you learn to use the advanced tools within Digitizer Pro/MB. While you create a stitch file for a colorful pincushion commemorating Institute 2011, you’ll learn the features that experienced digitizers are looking for. This class will give you the confidence to sell to the creative person looking to expand their sewing studio. Kit: None Kit: None San Francisco 9/3 Sat 2pm XPHDJ New York 9/4 Sun 2pm SPHDJ* *(Translators allowed) New Orleans 9/3 Sat 9/5 Mon New Orleans 9/4 Sun 9/6 Tues 9/7 Wed Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitzer Jr latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. 2pm 2pm XPHD1 MPHD1 Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer MBv3 latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. Kit: None 9am 9am 2pm SAHD2 TAHD2 WPHD2 Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer MBv3 latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. Kim Schultz, Janome America Kit: None New Orleans 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/6 Tues 2pm *(Translator allowed) SPHD3 TPHD3* Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer MBv3 latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. 13 Software Class Descriptions Digitizer: Two Parts Make One Digitizer Bears, Bows, Blocks and Borders in the Cross Stitch Boxes Trevor Conquergood, Sunset Stitches Soni Grint, Creative DRAWings®, Euro-Notions Amy Meek, Janome America Digitizer Pro/MB v3.0P Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Digitizer Pro/MB v3 with Cross Stitch Boxes Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Trevor will take you through the steps of splitting a complex embroidery design and correctly editing using the tools available in Digitizer MBv3. Learn the possibilities of the Digitizer Cross Stitch program. You’ll become familiar with the auto cross stitch, semi auto, and manual applications. And you’ll learn the different types of stitches you can use to make each project unique. Most importantly, you’ll learn a fast and easy demo using the Cross Stitch Option for Digitizer MB that will entice your customers to purchase this additional program. Kit: None Kit: None New York 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am *(Translators allowed) XPHDX* WAHDX Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer MBv3 with the Cross Stitch add on installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. New York 9/5 Mon 9am 9/6 Tues 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm 9/7 Wed 2pm *(Translators allowed) Artistic Sewing Suite: Introduction MAHDT TAHDT TPHDT* WPHDT Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Digitizer MBv3 latest version installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. Artistic Sewing Suite Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All Learn how to use and then sell the Artistic Sewing Suite. You’ll start with the basics of creating a design for embroidery then move on to create redwork and quilt designs. See how to quickly show off the Circular and Rectangular Arrays and assign the cutting function to your design. You will leave with the knowledge you need to add this software to your product line. Kit: None Tampa 9/3 9/4 9/5 9/6 Artistic Sewing Suite Janome Banner Terry Mingee, Janome America Artistic Sewing Suite Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Intermediate Artistic Sewing Suite offers many options for creating new embroideries and altering existing designs for any embroidery machine. In this class you’ll use the software to create the letters for a Janome banner to hang in your store. As you demonstrate how easy and powerful it is to use, your customers will want to add this software to their library of programs. Kit: None Sat Sun Mon Tues 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm XPHART1 SPHART1 MPHART1 TPHART1 Currently only available in North America Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Artistic Sewing Suite V5 installed, working, and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. Tampa 9/4 9/5 9/6 9/7 Sun Mon Tues Wed 9am 9am 9am 9am SAHART2 MAHART2 TAHART2 WAHART2 Currently only available in North America Mandatory: Student must bring laptop with Artistic Sewing Suite V5 already installed, working and the dongle. An auxiliary mouse is highly recommended. 14 Lecture Class Descriptions How to Manage and Respond to Reviews that Can Bite You in the Business Sewing Revolution Trunk Show Kym Goldup-Graham and Ann Duncan, The Sewing Revolution Lecture: 3 hour Come to this delightful and inspiring event--and bring your notebook, camera, and an open mind. Kym and Ann have brought a trunkload of ideas from halfway around the world! Be dazzled, be inspired, and leave with lots of great ideas that will generate lots of sales. Boston 9/4 Sun 9am Miami 9/5 Mon 9am *(Translators allowed) SA3L2 MA3L3* Digitizer Troubleshooting: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Gregory Garvin, Janome America Legal & Financial Q & A Round Table Lecture: 1.5 hours Trevor Conquergood, Sunset Stitches Michael McDonagh and Keith Krauss, Janome America Lecture: 3 hour Lecture: 1.5 hours Please submit questions on the Registration form, others will be accepted during class. Please submit questions on the Registration form, other questions will be addressed in class. Come to this class with your digitizer questions such as: How do I remove overlaps? Where did the stitches go? Or ask about any other hurdles you encounter in the digitizing process. Trevor Conquergood will be ready to give you the answers. Are legal and financial issues leaving you dazed and confused? Or maybe you’ve got some questions about the direction your dealership should be going. Ask the experts for advice to help build a successful business. Provide 1-3 questions you need answered. Learn to actively market to potential customers while interacting with your post sale consumers. Discover the many ways customers have at their fingertips that can both positively and adversely affect your bottom line. You will learn: • Best websites to find and interact with local customers • Steps to approach negative responses in an attempt to yield positive results • Learning when and where a picture can be worth a thousand words After the lecture, there will be a question and answer period. Los Angeles 9/4 Sun Atlanta 9/4 Sun New York 9/5 Mon Los Angeles 9/4 Sun New York 9/5 Mon Atlanta 9/7 Wed Miami 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/4 Sun 9am 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/5 Mon 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am *(Translators allowed) XP3L3 SA3L3 SP3L3 MP3L3* WA3L2 9:00-10:30am SA1LLA 2:00-3:30pm SP1L1 3:30-5:00pm MP2LNY 10:30am-Noon SA2LLA 2:00-3:30pm 9:00-10:30am MP1LNY WA1L1 15 Lecture Class Descriptions Expanding Janome Sales with Creative Appliqué and Embellishment Techniques James Raymer, Dalco Home Sew Lecture: 1.5 hours Join James as he shares his expertise in enticing new and existing customers to expand their embroidery libraries with easy to sew appliqués and exciting embellishments. Los Angeles 9/3 Sat Boston 9/4 Sun 2-3:30pm XP1LLA 2-3:30pm SP1L2 Thinking Outside The Thread Box Successful Embroidery Club Stabilizing Your Profits With Floriani Eric Drexler, Sulky Celine Ross, Janome Canada Lecture: 1.5 hours Lecture: 1.5 hours Lecture: 1.5 hour Eric’s free-motion thread painting is spectacular. Learn how his techniques can enhance your projects. Eric will explain how Sulky threads can add spark to accessories, quilts and more. You’ll see how decorative cotton threads, metallics, and Holoshimmer can add dimension to your knit and felted projects. And when your tools include stabilizer, dyeing, scrapbooking and transfer pens, you get more creative. What happens after a customer buys an embroidery machine? Learn how to keep your embroidery customers engaged and coming back for more at your store. In this class you will explore how to turn your notions department into a major profit center. Let Floriani show you the money! Boston 9/3 9/7 Atlanta 9/4 9/4 Los Angeles 9/3 Sat Boston 9/4 Sun Atlanta 9/3 Sat New York 9/4 Sun 3:30-5pm XP2L1 9-10:30pm SA1NY Kay Brooks with RNK Sat Wed 3:30-5pm XP2L2 10:30am-12:00 WA2L1 Sun Sun 10:30am-12:00 SA2L1 3:30-5:00pm SP2L1 3:30-5:00pm XP2LLA 3:30-5:00pm SP2L2 16 Lecture Class Descriptions All You Need To Know About Thread Steve Butler, A & E Thread Lecture: 1.5 hour You depend on thread to work in all your sewing machines and sergers. But how much do you know about it? Steve Butler of A & E Thread will explain how thread is manufactured, the characteristics of each type, and techniques to use with each. He’ll also help you trouble-shoot common thread problems. Boston 9/3 Sat Atlanta 9/4 Sun 2:00 – 3:30pm XP1L2 9:00-10:30am SA1L1 Maximizing the Value of the Janome Brand To Increase Sales And Improve Customer Service Al Enderson, Russ Schwers, Janome America Skip Bewley, Janome America Gregory Garvin, Janome America Lecture: 1.5 hours Lecture: 1.5 hours Lecture: 1.5 hours Learn how to create new ideas around your Janome products that will build the “brand image” of your businesses, and increase sales. You’ll also learn how Integrated Marketing Communications can give you a powerfully consistent message through advertising, public relations, promotions, and special events that incorporate interactive and viral marketing campaigns. In this age of social media it’s especially important that you train your employees in Customer Relationship Management that will build and sustain loyalty for your business. Miami 9/6 Tues 9-10:30am 9/6 Tues 3:30-5pm Boston 9/7 Wed 3:30– 5pm Art of Success Accessories, Parts and Notions So you’ve made the sale of the sewing or embroidery machine. Great job! But if they want to start sewing or embroidering when they get home, they’re going to need several add-on items. Threads, stabilizers, extra feet and other vendor products are essentials that are primed for sale based on your conversation with the customer. Find out how thinking ahead for the customer can add hundreds of dollars every time you sell a machine. Miami 9/6 Atlanta 9/7 9/7 9/ 7 Tues 2- 3:30pm Wed Wed Wed TP3L3 One of your most important investments is a well trained staff. Keeping them trained on how to sell new product is a must in today’s competitive business climate. Closing sales and not losing the sale is essential in the everyday business. Learn how to provide your staff with the necessary tools to survive in a fast paced selling world. Miami 9/6 Tues 10:30am-Noon TA3L4 Boston 9/7 Wed 9-10:30am WA3L2 9/7 Wed 2--3:30pm WP4L2 10:30am–Noon WA3l2 2–3:30pm WP1L2 3:30–5pm WP1L3 TA5L3 TP3L4 WP4L2 17 Lecture Class Descriptions SCHMETZ Needle Education Rhonda Pierce with SCHMETZ Needles Lecture: 1.5 hour Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things--like the needle in your sewing machine. This little piece of steel can solve some very BIG problems, including broken threads, skipped stitches, and puckered fabrics. You’ll get familiar with the whole line of SCHMETZ needles for home sewing machines, and receive a copy of the SCHMETZ ABC Pocket Guide. Atlanta 9/3 Sat New York 9/4 Sun 2:00- 3:30pm XP1L1 10:30am-12:00 SA2LNY Pressing to Perfection Janome Lecture: 1.5 hour Learn the tips and tricks to a successful demo and the sales techniques to successfully close the deal selling our new presses. Anaheim 9/3 Sat 2:00- 3:30pm XPTEP1 3:30-5:00pm XP1EP2 9/4 Sun 9:00-10:30am SA2EP1* 10:30am-Noon SA2EP2* 2:00-3:30pm SP2EP1 3:30-5:00pm SP2EP2 9/5 Mon 9:00-10:30am MA3EP1 10:30am-Noon MA3EP2 2:00-3:30pm MP3EP1 3:30-5:00pm MP3EP2 9/7 Wed 9:00-10:30am WA4EP1 10:30am-Noon WA4EP2 2:00-3:30pm WP4EP1* 3:30-5:00pm WP4EP2* *(Translators allowed) 18 Service Training Class Descriptions 1100D Service Training Artistic Quilter Service Training Gazmend Gjyrezi , Miguel Aljure, Janome America Gazmend Gjyrezi , Janome America Hands On: 3 hour Hands On: 3 hour This class will familiarize you with the Artistic Quilter. We will focus on mechanical adjustment from needle bar height to hook timing, and go through electronics and troubleshooting. We will also be testing these machines on quilting tables to find out how much the Artistic Quilter has to offer. Grand Ballroom 8B 9/7 Wed 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm WAHS18 WPHS18 This class is a great way to become familiar with the Janome line of sergers. You will learn to take apart the machine and go step-by-step through timing and adjustment. In addition, you’ll learn to test the machine and adjust the tensions. If you haven’t worked much with sergers before, this class is for you. Crystal Ballroom M-N 9/6 Tues 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm Miguel Aljure 9/7 Wed 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm TAHS1 TPHS1 WAHS1 WPHS1 MC7700QPC Service Training MC11000SE Service Training Gazmend Gjyrezi , Janome America Greg Stavros, Janome America Hands On: 3 hour MC11000SE Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: All In this class you will learn to take apart the machine, go through the electronics, and get experience making adjustments and troubleshooting different error messages. This is a great class to take to become comfortable working with Janome top loading computerized machines. Crystal Ballroom M-N 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/4 Sun 9am 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm XPHS1 SAHS1 SPHS1 MAHS1 MPHS1 The MC11000SE service class is being offered to all levels, from beginner to advanced. You’ll take apart the machine and go through the electronics. You’ll also get experience making adjustments and troubleshooting different error messages. You’ll learn about boards and the different step motors in the machine, plus how to adjust the bobbin area and clutch system. Plan to attend if you want to become comfortable working with electronic machines. Crystal Ballroom P-Q 9/3 Sat 2pm 9/4 Sun 9am 9/4 Sun 2pm 9/5 Mon 9am 9/5 Mon 2pm XPHS2 SAHS2 SPHS2 MAHS2 MPHS2 19 Service Training Class Descriptions 3160QDC Service Training Greg Stavros, Janome America 3160QDC Hands On: 3 hour Skill Level: Beginner Starting at the beginner level, this class will cover taking apart the machine and repair basics. You’ll learn everything from timing to clearance and needle position, and how to remove and install electronic components. As you learn to make adjustments and troubleshoot different error messages, you’ll become comfortable working with Janome top loading computerized machines. Crystal Ballroom P-Q 9/6 Tues 9am 9/6 Tues 2pm 9/7 Wed 9am 9/7 Wed 2pm TAHS2 TPHS2 WAHS2 WPHS2 20 Teachers & Presenters Teachers & Presenters Miguel Aljure Terry Aruta Skip Bewley Kathy Bond Kay Brooks Ray Bunora Nancy Burg Miguel Aljure is a Service Technician for Janome America. A veteran of the sewing machine service industry, he’s spent the last 22 years of his career learning all aspects of service and maintenance. He has been an integral part of the Janome service team for the last eleven years and is quite knowledgeable in most household brand name units. Terry Aruta started with Janome in 2004 as a part-time Sales Assistant. She was soon able to combine her love of sewing, computers and technology to become the Technical Support Assistant. She has since become the Technical Support Coordinator, specializing in software and embroidery machines. She loves the satisfaction of being able to make our customers happy and able to create on their Janome machines. Skip Bewely is a DSM for Janome America. He got his start in the sewing industry in 1968. Since then he has participated in every aspect of the business, including store manager, owner, and distributor. For the past 16 years Skip has been Janome’s District Sales Manager for the Great Lakes region. His many accomplishments include being #1 in sales, winning several company trips, and leading quite a few of his dealers to top positions along the way. Kathy Bond is a Janome Educator who began sewing home décor and garments as a child. Twenty years ago she found her first rotary cutter and discovered quilting. She’s taught all over the country, including the Road to CA Quilt Show, the New Jersey Quilt Fest, Georgia Quilt Show, and many others. Kathy enjoys teaching and believes that students‘ unique perspective is the most wonderful thing they bring to any project. Kay Brooks is co-founder of RNK Distributing, the manufacturer and exclusive distributors of Floriani Products. Kay developed an entire line of products for sewists, quilters, and embroiderers. She has taught embroidery, sewing and quilting seminars across the U.S. and abroad, and has appeared on numerous television segments about sewing and embroidery. Before starting RNK, she and her husband owned a retail sewing store. Ray Bunora is the IT and Logistics Manager at Janome America. He has years of experience in helping both dealers and their customers with common computer issues. With the growing popularity of digitizing and design software, more customers are purchasing software with their embroidery machines. But many of these customers are not computer savvy. Learn the simple solutions to problems they might be having with their computers. Nancy Burg is an Educator for Janome America. In 1977, after enrolling in a sewing class and finding that the fabric she needed was not available locally, she decided to open a store. Next, she became a Janome dealer, opening Sewing Concepts. By offering many different classes, Nancy helped her clients get maximum enjoyment and value from their sergers and sewing machines. Nancy is a contributor to Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. 2 Teachers & Presenters Maddie Bushman Steve Butler Louis Carney Mary Carollo Trevor Conquergood Veronica Cox Eric Drexler Maddie Bushman is a bi-lingual international Educator for Janome America. She teaches embroidery, digitizing, Customizing, garment construction, pattern fitting, quilting, home décor and crafts. Her projects have been featured in Sew News Magazine, the Janome website, and Janome Digest. Maddie has appeared on the Kaye Wood Show and Quilt Central TV, and has traveled the world, teaching and promoting the benefits of owning a Janome. Steve Butler is the National Account Manager for American & Efird, (A&E Thread). He has been involved in the development and promotion of several innovative thread products. As an experienced sewing machine and serger technician he can answer a wide range of questions related to their operation. He has presented his seminar at all major sewing machine conventions, as well as International Quilt Market. Louis Carney specializes in sewing instruction. His interest began in prep school where he was able to study tailoring, design, and visual merchandising. After college he managed corporate sewing stores where his favorite duties included teaching. A contributor to Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine, Louis is a popular teacher. His goal is to help dealers increase their store sales through education. Mary Carollo is an Educational Coordinator for Janome America. Her more than 30 years in the sewing industry have included managing a custom bridal business, owning her own retail store, and teaching across the country. Since joining Janome she has been developing Janome Hands On Classes, Dealer Development Classes, Training Seminars and Software Education. Mary has been a contributor to several sewing publications and Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. Trevor Conquergood is a master of “The Art of Digitizing” and has been creating embroidery since 1984. He is very happy to be back at Janome Institute, having participated in past Janome conferences in Australia, Europe, and Asia. Trevor is the owner of Sunset Stitches and dedicated to embroidery education. He offers live classes and instructional videos to consumers, dealers and educators who wish to learn more. Veronica Cox is the owner of Bear Thread Designs, Inc. and has traveled extensively teaching her “Fast, Fun Fusible Appliqué” classes using The Appliqué Pressing Sheet. She has demonstrated her technique at quilt shows, quilt shops, and quilt guild meetings. She has taught on several quilting cruises and has been featured on many television programs for quilters. Veronica’s projects have appeared in numerous publications. Eric Drexler has been a sewing machine mechanic, teacher, and co-owner of a retail store. For the last 10 years he has worked for Sulky of America. He has made numerous works of machine art, some of which have been featured in Sulky Books and at Trade and Consumer Shows all over the country. For the 10 years of its existence, he managed the Sulky Challenge and was responsible for its appearance all over the country. 3 Teachers & Presenters Ann Duncan and Kym Goldup-Graham The Sewing Revolution Ann Duncan and Kym Goldup-Graham are international teachers, authors and inventors of sewing related products. After seeing a need for a tool to easily locate the central pivot point for the Janome Circular Sewing Attachment, they set out to find a solution. In doing so their company The Sewing Revolution® was born. Natives of Australia, Ann and Kym have taught extensively in Australia and the United States. Ann is the owner of Lacey’s Sewing Centre, a Janome Dealership in Queensland. Most of their products relate to accessories produced by Janome. They are both passionate and enthusiastic about their craft and love to share the secrets to sewing that they have learned with others. Ann and Kym currently write a column for a machine embroidery magazine, and their latest book Infinity Quilt is sold worldwide. Al Enderson Marie Eivik Alba Fekete Nancy Fiedler Sam Fung Al Enderson is a DSM for Janome America, where one of his areas of focus has been to utilize computers and the web to better compete in the business. In his eight years in the industry he has supported and networked numerous quilt and embroidery shows throughout the Midwest. Al has been responsible for direct and indirect sales to the dealer network while supporting dealers from coast to coast. He also understands the challenges of running a store, having operated his own retail businesses in Iowa, Indiana and Michigan. Marie Eivik, is Marketing Manager for SHP, the distributor of Janome in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. A native of Sweden, she began sewing and selling riding clothes at age 13. After opening her own clothing shop, she often found herself giving advice to customers on which sewing machine to buy. And she began her career in the sewing industry. Marie has a special talent for demonstrating machines and is a popular instructor among both dealers and customers. Alba Fekete joined Janome America in 2007 as an in-house Educator. A talented teacher and sewist, her work has been featured in magazines such as Sew News, Designs in Machine Embroidery, Creative Machine Embroidery, Vogue Pattern Magazine and trade magazines. In addition to working as an educator, Alba has run her own sewing business, designing garments as well as home décor items of all kinds. Nancy Fiedler, now a Janome Educator, worked 19 years for a Janome dealership in Illinois. During that time she managed the remote store, sold machines, developed and taught sewing, serging, embroidery, software and technique classes for all skill levels. Her projects have been published in Designs in Machine Embroidery, Clotilde’s Sewing Savvy, Serger Savvy, Sewing Smart with Fabric, and Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. Sam Fung is an Educator for Janome America. Prior to joining the company, Sam had his own custom sewing business in Texas where he designed and created wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, home décor, and many other things. Some of Sam’s creations appeared in the opening numbers of the Miss Texas pageant. Whether teaching adults or children, his passion for and love of sewing is apparent. 4 Teachers & Presenters Gregory Garvin Marilyn Gatz Geraldine Gillen Gazmend Gjyrezi Soni Grint Valora Hammond LuAnn Hartley Gregory Garvin, Merchandise Manager at Janome America, first moved to New York to work as an account executive for Matrix Advertising Associates. He then became Web Manager for Sew Fast Sew Easy, where he eventually became Vice President. After taking sewing classes for several years, he managed operations, website and social media; instructed fashion sewing classes; and trained customers in embroidery design and machine operation. Marilyn Gatz began her sewing career more than 35 years ago. She has taught classes on tailoring, machine arts, fabric painting, embellishments, and fashion sewing. She has also designed custom clothing and bridal wear. Marilyn has been a contributor to Janome Digest, Creative Machine, several Chilton sewing books, a guest designer in Mary Mulari’s More Sweatshirts with Style, and Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. Geraldine Gillen is one of the most respected and knowledgeable members of the Australian sewing community. She is widely recognized for her knowledge of embroidery machines and software. Geraldine has been involved in all facets of the industry, from demonstrating and selling in retail stores, to operating her own school and on-line academy. In addition, she’s held senior management positions with leading manufacturers. Gazmend Gjyrezi is Service and Warehouse Manager for Janome America. Each year he travels to Tokyo and Taiwan to be factory trained and certified on the new machine models. Gazmend is the team leader for developing service DVDs on several recent models. He began his sewing career more than 25 years ago in Europe and joined Janome America in 1993. He is one of Janome’s most sought-after experts for service questions. Soni Grint has been sewing since she was eight, but her embroidery career began when she combined her formal education in Optical Physics/ Computers and her love of fabric and sewing. After working for major sewing machine manufacturers in the US and Europe, Soni is enjoying a brand new adventure with Creative DRAWings® embroidery software, one of the most powerful and elegant automatic digitizing programs on the market today. Valora Hammond joined Janome America in 2002. She began doing custom sewing in high school, expanding to creating garments for contests, stage, and special occasions. She is a graduate of Colorado State University with a secondary teaching degree major and a minor in apparel production. She loves to share her passion and enthusiasm in a classroom setting. Valora is a contributor to Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. LuAnn Hartley is a Janome Educator who has been in the industry for over 28 years. During that time she has gained a unique knowledge of fabric behavior. While LuAnn enjoys quilting, she is a fabric embellisher at heart and often combines techniques such as free motion machine embroidery, heirloom sewing, quilting and garment construction with stunning results. Her students learn to use their machines to the fullest potential. 5 Teachers & Presenters Ann Hein Pam Holland Keith A. Krauss Michael McDonagh Carol McKinney Amy Meek Terry Mingee Ann Hein is a Janome Educator who began sewing in junior high school. Her first project was a pull-on, elastic waist skirt. After that success she sewed whenever she had the chance--from prom gowns to costumes to a jacket for the guy who would become her husband. Ann has done a little bit of everything over the years, but quilting and embroidery are her favorites. She loves to experiment and try new things. Pam Holland, a native of Australia, is an author, tutor, designer, photographer, cinematographer, judge and illustrator. After a career as a photographer and fashion designer, Pam worked in the quilting industry for over 20 years. She has a reputation for shaping something new from something already established. Pam has won numerous International awards, and currently is in the process of completing three new books. Keith A. Krauss is Counsel at the Genova, Burns & Vernoia law firm in their Newark, New Jersey office and heads the Business Law & Commercial Transactions Practice Group. Mr. Krauss handles all aspects of business advice and transactions on behalf of both existing companies and startups. He provides counsel on handling financing of transactions as well as review and preparation of commercial agreements of all kinds. Michael McDonagh is Executive VP and CFO of Janome America and a Certified Public Accountant. He has primary responsibility for all financial, tax, banking, credit and operational issues. During his career with the company, Michael has had numerous responsibilities for other Janome subsidiaries including Janome Canada, Janome Chile, Janome Mexico, and Jamac Inc. He was stationed in Amsterdam, Holland to launch Janome Europe from 1999-2002. Carol McKinney, a Janome America Educator, won first prize in the 1997 Sulky Challenge and had projects featured in two Sulky concepts books. In addition to having her Cherokee Nations vest featured on Shirley Adams’ PBS program, two of Carol’s Peek-a-Boo Pleats garments were included in Serger Art by Diane Bossom. Threads Magazine featured her machine embroidery lace technique. And she is a contributor to Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. Amy Meek has traveled the U.S. and Mexico demonstrating and educating on Janome sewing machines, sergers, and software. She has taught sewing, garment construction, and pattern making at every level from children and beginners to advanced techniques in a university setting. Amy loves to share her knowledge of sewing, sewing machines, and accessories with Janome consumers and dealers. Terry Mingee is a freelance educator for Janome America. Terry has been sewing since age six, creating garments, quilts, and décor items. He has long been an enthusiastic Janome owner, with extensive experience with the entire line of machines and accessories. Having over 10 years of experience working with a Janome Only Dealer close to his home, Terry expanded into the Janome Computer Programs starting with the Scan n Sew for the 8000 to advanced skills with the New Digitizer MB v.3 and Cross Stitch Program. Terry is the proud owner of the Janome MB-4 Embroidery Machine and Digitizer programs. 6 Teachers & Presenters Mark Phillips Linda Pidzamecky Rhonda Pierce James Raymer Celine Ross Martie Sandell Kim Schultz Mark Phillips is the Business Development and Product Manager for Wilcom International Pty. Ltd. of Australia, makers of Janome Digitizer software. As the product manager for Janome digitizing products Mark is passionate about providing the best experience for users of Janome Digitizer, which not only covers the software but also education and support. Linda Pidzamecky, Educational Consultant for Janome Canada, has been with Janome for nearly 7 years. Along with visiting dealers regularly to conduct seminars and educate their staff, she is responsible for program creation and implementation, as well as dealer and consumer inquiries whenever necessary. She spent several years at Vogue and Butterick Patterns and creating projects and samples for Domcord Belding, a trim and accessory company. Rhonda Pierce is the Marketing Director for Euro-notions, the USA distributor of SCHMETZ household sewing machine needles. She has the dream job of teaching sewing enthusiasts about the most important 2” piece of steel in their sewing machine — the SCHMETZ needle. She’s presented her “Get To The Point” class to stitch mavens and sewing enthusiasts all over North America. James Raymer has been in the textile industry for more than 25 years. As managing director of Dalco Home Sew, he and artist/ digitizer Norman Gates have spent the past three years creating appliqué design collections for a dealer network. The company offers easy-to-use appliqué kits in more that 50 motifs. Celine Ross is an Educator for Janome Canada. A graduate of Ecole Superieure des Arts et Métiers in Montreal, she specialized in fashion design/ home economics. Celine opened her own independent sewing school in 1983. From a relatively humble beginning, she now has a core of 7 teachers, a yearly registration of over 200 students and a very successful Embroidery Club. She has used Janome machines since the founding of her school. Martie Sandell, Janome Educator, began her career teaching quilting for the Los Angeles College District in the 1970’s. She was one of 15 exhibitors at the first Houston Quilt Market and Festival, selling her patterns. Her garments have been featured nationwide, including the Houston Fashion Show; The American Textile Museum; Great American Quilt Festival in NYC; and Quilter’s Newsletter. Kim Schultz grew up in New Orleans where her mother taught her how to sew at the age of eight. She made her first quilt in 1999 and has been hooked ever since, but also loves garment construction and home dec sewing. Kim has taught both children and adult sewing classes. Her creations have appeared in Janome Digest Magazine, and Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine. Kim loves to travel and share her passion with others. 7 Teachers & Presenters Russ Schwers Margo Shaw Patsy Shields Greg Stavros Liz Thompson Katie Vardijan Ann White Russ Schwers brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to sewing dealerships. He has been in the Home Sewing, Fabric and Notions business for 8 years, and Northeast District Sales Manager for Janome America since 1996. Prior to that he worked in engineering management and business development for several high-technology start-up companies. Janome Educator Margo Shaw has taught at Janome Institute, AQS Quilt Show Paducah, and other quilt shows and dealerships across the country. Her work has been featured several times in Janome Digest Sewist Showcase. This garment sewist from the South also delights in making dolls and unique articles of home décor. Margo loves to share the creativity and ease-of-use of Janome sewing machines and sergers. Patsy Shields is a Janome Educator whose articles have appeared in Sew News, Sulky of America publications, Sew Fancy by Martha Pullen, Creative Machine Embroidery, Sewing Savvy, Round Bobbin Embroidery, and Quilting Professional. She has appeared on “Quilting in the Heartland” with Sharlene Jorgenson, “Creative Living” with Sheryl Borden, and on “Sew Perfect” with Sandra Betzina. She won the first Certified Master Sewing Educator award in 2007. Greg Stavros is a Service Technician for Janome America. Before coming to Janome, Greg worked in a family-owned sewing and quilting store where he gained experience in sewing machine repair. He joined Janome in 2007. Using his specialized training in machine maintenance, Greg will be teaching classes for the 3160QDC and assisting in others. Liz Thompson, is the Janome and Elna Educator for Western Canada. She founded her own sewing school and sewing supply company in South Africa before moving to Canada. She enjoys a large following among Janome and Elna machine owners across Western Canada and travels extensively to visit dealers’ stores and attend sewing shows. She has also become a regular contributor to the Janomelife blog. Katie Vardijan is a Janome Educator, historical costumer, writer, and maker of pretty things. She has studied millinery (women’s hats) for years, most recently completing a program in London with Rose Cory, former milliner for the Queen Mum. Although she loves historical styles and vintage patterns, Katie spends just as much time playing with the latest techniques and technologies in her studio to create modern clothing, home furnishings, and accessories. Ann White is a Training Coordinator and Customer Service Advisor for Janome America. Years before she joined the company she enjoyed sewing on her Memory Craft 7500, making items from curtains and bed linens to items like Prom dresses and wedding ring cushions for my friends. She’s been in the sewing industry for more than ten years, joining Janome nearly three years ago. 8 Teachers & Presenters Deborah Whittred Deborah Whittred is the Queensland Sales Manager for Janome Australia. She was introduced to hand embroidery by her grandmother at age 8, then in secondary school moved on to drafting and machine sewing. Her first sewing machine was a Janome. Education is a big part of her job as Sales Manager. She enjoys teaching and training dealers on Janome products and sewing techniques. 9
