Round Bobbin Springfield Quilting & Sewing Expo
Springfield, MO, April 8-10, 2010

Sandy Higgins, The Crackerjack Shack
Sandy Higgins is an embroiderer, digitizer, designer, and seamstress with over 20 years experience in the industry. With her funny sense of humor and her quick wit, she makes learning new things about sewing fun and entertaining. Her specialty is inventing and applying short cuts and faster methods to get things done - without compromising quality. She has created award-winning designs, she owns and operates a successful sewing/embroidery business, and she has also written one of the Internet's most sought-after sewing e-books! Whether you are wanting to start your own business or if you're just wanting an easy way to fix that stubborn zipper, you'll enjoy learning proven methods from this sewing professional.

Going Pro: Secret Boutique Sewing Tricks
Lecture, 1 Hour, Thursday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lecture, 1 Hour, Friday 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor: Sandy Higgins, The Crackerjack Shack
Have you ever made anything for your kids or grandkids only to find it hanging in the back of their closet or the dark recesses of their bottom dresser drawer? You want them to have things made by you, but they want something more up-to-date! If you're ready to update your sewing skills to offer trendier fashions to the kids in your life, then this class is for you. Learn some of the best kept secrets in the boutique sewing industry! We'll show you how to make pants like tailors do in 20 minutes flat, learn how to make beautiful ruffles and gathers without a serger and without pulling a single basting thread, and we'll also show you how to incorporate these and other techniques into the latest fashion trends that your kids will be BEGGING to wear! You don't want to miss this class! Everyone in this class will receive a copy of the full length Going Pro e-book which includes full color photos and step-by-step instructions.
Class fee $25, includes book.

Mall Applique - Food Court Not Required
Lecture, 1 ½ Hours, Saturday, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Instructor: Sandy Higgins, The Crackerjack Shack
If you've been to the mall lately, you've probably noticed that ragged applique is one of the hottest fashion trends going right now. The more worn out it looks, the better! This class teaches you speedy methods for creating a custom applique design that has trend appeal! Here's what you'll learn: The steps used to apply more than one layer of applique, types of fabrics that create the best results, techniques in reverse applique, and methods used to rough up the final product so it looks like it came from the hottest store in town. If your mouth is watering over how to transfer ideas and designs from your imagination to the trendy items you want to create, then make it a point to join us! (Basic digitizing knowledge is helpful but not required).
Class fee $15