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KIKI’S EXPO 2020 | 3

EACH CLASS ONLY $79.99

CHOOSE WHICH DAYS YOU ATTEND

CHOOSE YOUR PROJECTS & INSTRUCTORS

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVED DAILY

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Kiki’s Expo 2020 brings top-notch national instructors from the sewing industry to California’s

Central Valley. Each instructor brings unique skills to our comprehensive catalog of classes

where you are able to build your own schedule. You pick which days you attend, which classes

you take, and which techniques you would like to learn. Kiki’s supplies all your class materials,

sewing machine, and meals through out the day. Each attendee is treated to a continental

breakfast in the morning, a 5-star lunch in the afternoon, and light snacks throughout the day.

Expo classes meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Kiki’s Quilt Shack. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Register for classes at Kiki’s Quilt Shack or online at kikisquiltshack.com.

5747 N. Palm Avenue • Fresno, CA 93704

Store Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10am to 5pm • Phone: 559-412-8233

MISSY BILLINGSLEY

Missy travels the country teaching sewing,

serging, embroidery, and software classes

for Baby Lock USA. She specializes in

heirloom sewing by machine and serger.

Missy taught at the Martha Pullen School

of Art Fashion and owns her own pattern

line, Missy B Stitchin. She is a Baby Lock

Ambassador of Education, a Martha Pullen

Licensed Teacher, and a Sulky Certified

Instructor. She made multiple appearances

on Martha’s Sewing Room and has been

featured in various sewing magazines.

KAREN CHARLES

Karen is an SVP Event Specialist and has 25

years of experience in quilting, embroidery,

couture sewing, and free motion thread

painting. She has a wealth of expertise

in HUSQVARNA VIKING® sewing and

embroidery machines and PREMIER+™

Embroidery Software. She brings a unique

perspective into what drives success for

sewers. Her teaching methods make the

most complicated task achievable for all

students. Whether novice or experienced,

Karen’s event participants always learn new

methods to achieve beautiful results.

DIANE AHOLT

Diane spent more than 10 years as Educa-

tion Manager for Baby Lock. She introduced

the Destiny to Baby Lock retailers and has

developed IQ Designer classes for retailers

and consumers ever since. Officially retired

and now sharing her knowledge exclusively

at Kiki’s Quilt Shack, Diane teaches the

Destination Education Retreats and various

embroidery classes. She says she will

always have a special place in her heart for

the Baby Lock Destiny.

MIKE JOHNS

Mike Johns is a Baby Lock Ambassador,

Durkee Embroidery Hoops Educator, and

owner of Mama’s Boy Design. Growing up in

a family of crafters, Mike said he didn’t be-

come serious about sewing until he studied

Costume Design and Technology at Florida

State University a little over 20 years ago.

Mike has designed costumes for Broadway

shows and he enjoys the unique creative

process sewing and embroidery provides.

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SUSAN ZELLERS

Susan has taught everything from basic

sewing and serging to computer digitizing

programs for Baby Lock. She also ran her

own business specializing in bridal gowns,

special occasion items, and custom embroi-

dery. Susan’s desire for unique embroidery

propelled her into digitizing her own designs.

An expert with Baby Lock Palette software,

Susan has designed embroidery for John

Deer’s Adorable Designs. In addition, she

taught at events with sewing celebrities

such as Martha Pullen, Nancy Zieman and

Eleanor Burns. Susan recently retired as a

Baby Lock Ambassador of Education and is

now working exclusively at Kiki’s.

GINA HODGES

Gina’s main creative focus is her love of

quilting and inspiring that love in others.

That passion takes the form of teaching

consumers to explore their own creativity

in the world of sewing and embroidery. Gina

currently works as an Accredited Jenny

Haskins tutor and educator. She is certified

in home interior design, business man-

agement, and upholstery. Her specialties

include embellishing linens and household

items. She is also an accomplished doll

designer, and has been constructing dolls

since high school.

TINA BARTLEMAY

Tina began her sewing-crafting-embroidery

journey as a young child. She learned to

make patterns from existing clothes and

spent time mastering a myriad of home

decor projects. Machine embroidery was

added to her tool kit in the late 1990s. The

marriage between technology and creativ-

ity was irresistible for her. After recently

retiring from a career in healthcare, Tina is

thrilled to focus her energy on machine em-

broidery. She is committed to sharing her

experiences with the crafting community.

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THE EXPANDABLE

This is the perfect expandable tote to take to class, on vacation, or for whatever

goodies you need to keep organized. Explore serger techniques such as the easiest

gathering you will ever do, pintucks for texture, flatlock seaming, and belt loop trim.

This project is all the fun and none of the fussy details. The zipper pocket is a handy,

inexpensive zipper pouch that you can find in any office supply store. Want to keep

certain project supplies together? No worries! The pouches are simply tied in with

belt loops made on the serger. This project is suitable for beginning serger enthu-

siasts. Serger techniques are made on the Baby Lock Triumph eight-thread serger.

Construction is finished on a Baby Lock Crescendo sewing machine.

MARCH: 4 & 6

Educator: Susan Zellers

travel tote

Susan Zellers brings us an amazingly large tote bag designed by Gailpatrice De-

signs. It is loaded with serger techniques! Made on the Baby Lock Triumph eight-

thread serger, this bag features fabric by Tula Pink, and will bring you a smile every

time you carry it. The Triumph sergers we are using in class are self-threading and

make it a simple process to fly from technique to technique. Gathering, flatlock,

wave flatlock, double belt loop handles, decorative chain and cover stitches are just

some of the steps used to create this fully lined bag. Construction is finished on a

Baby Lock Crescendo sewing machine that handles the multiple layers with ease.

MARCH: 5 & 7


favorite tote bag

Missy Billingsley brings us her sparkling personality and some amazing in-the-hoop

projects again this year! The Wavy Zipper Bag is such a fun project, you will want

to make two! Sew, we will make two sizes in class on the Baby Lock Embroidery

machine. The large version is a great crossbody bag with a removable strap and the

smaller bag is perfect for the little essentials you need. Both bags are suitable for

day to evening and any outfit in beautiful, neutral shiny fabrics. This project is great

for embroidery beginners and even those completely new to sewing. The fabric kits

for this project are made to pair with the Perfect Little Clutch class.

MARCH: 4 & 6

Educator: Missy Billingsley

wavy bags

PERFECT

Yes, you can make a fully lined bag with zippers, pockets and multiple compart-

ments completely in-the-hoop. The Perfect Little Clutch is just the right size for a

day out on the town or flying off to parts unknown. This project is done exclusively

in-the-hoop on the Baby Lock Embroidery machine where every step is completed

by the machine. It is suitable for every skill level from non-sewers and beginning

embroiderers to dedicated sewists. Missy Billingsley has designed this clutch in her

Missy B Stitchin pattern line. She makes the process easy to follow step-by-step,

even if you have never made this type of project before. This clutch is made with

fabrics that match The Wavy Bags class.

MARCH: 5 & 7

Educator: Missy Billingsley

little clutch

ESSENTIAL

What’s a great purse without “gotta have it” purse accessories? Diane Aholt will

guide you through four fun projects. In class, you will make a tissue cover, notebook

cover, eyeglass case, and cosmetic bag with credit card pockets and an outside

zipper compartment. Techniques include quilting a diamond grid, putting in a zipper

two ways, creating credit card pockets, adding iron-on vinyl appliqué, and iron-on

crystals. These accessories are made with beautiful, durable cotton/linen Essex

fabric with a touch of silver metallic. The fabric used in this class is made to pair

with the Baby Lock and PFAFF Convertible Purse classes. This is a fun sewing-only

class on the Baby Lock Crescendo.

MARCH: 11 & 13

Educator: Diane Aholt

purse accessories

(BABY LOCK SEWING-ONLY VERSION)

This is the perfect expandable tote to take to class, on vacation, or for whatever

goodies you need to keep organized. Explore serger techniques such as the easiest

gathering you will ever do, pintucks for texture, flatlock seaming, and belt loop trim.

This project is all the fun and none of the fussy details. The zipper pocket is a handy,

inexpensive zipper pouch that you can find in any office supply store. Want to keep

certain project supplies together? No worries! The pouches are simply tied in with

belt loops made on the serger. This project is suitable for beginning serger enthu-

siasts. Serger techniques are made on the Baby Lock Triumph eight-thread serger.

Construction is finished on a Baby Lock Crescendo sewing machine.

MARCH: 12 & 14

Educator: Diane Aholt

kiki’s convertible purse

FOLDED

Made for travel, this notions holder will keep your sewing essentials organized and

handy. The Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 features unique stitch techniques to

give you creative ways to add pizzazz to this project. Karen Charles, Viking National

Educator, will guide you to success starting with ribbon embroidery and adding se-

quin stitches, laser pictogram stitches and pop up stitches. Use the IDF for attach-

ing Velcro and putting the layers together to discover a new way to add stability to a

project. This class is suitable for beginning students in sewing and embroidery.

MARCH: 11 & 13

Educator: Karen Charles

notions holder

QUILT THERAPY

Join Karen Charles, Viking National Educator, to create a quilted table runner using

a creative way to sew piped curves and add ribbon embroidery. Embroidery tech-

nology in the Husqvarna Viking Epic 2 gives you limitless creativity. The bold floral

print, polka dots and metallic aqua fabrics in this project will make any table a party

table. Techniques on the Epic 2 include new, exclusive ribbon embroidery and appli-

qué stitches, quilting in-the-hoop, and piping. Finish the project with a quilt binding.

The instructions for this project can easily be modified to create placemats or any

size project on your own.

MARCH: 12 & 14

Educator: Karen Charles

table runner

Wouldn’t it be amazing to recreate a photograph in stitches? Have you ever thought

that software would be difficult to use? Interested in seeing what is involved with

embroidery software? Mike Johns, Baby Lock Ambassador of Education, is present-

ing this great class to show you just how simple it is to turn a photograph into beau-

tiful embroidery. You will make a PhotoStitch butterfly embroidery design in class

on the Baby Lock Valiant 10-needle machine. While the machine is doing all the

work, watch how Mike created the butterfly embroidery design with just a few clicks

in the software. Yes! It is just that easy. This class is suitable for all levels of embroi-

dery enthusiasts and computer or software is not required to participate in class.

MARCH: 18 & 20

Educator: Mike Johns

drawing by a thread

IQ ZEN

Ah, let the calmness enter your home with a table runner project that includes

multiple techniques in embroidery and sewing. Mike Johns will be sharing his

knowledge of how to take your embroidery vision to completion with the Baby Lock

IQ Designer. This embroidery project includes creating free standing lace, quilting

in-the-hoop, and embroidery appliqué. The quilting and appliqué are created in the

Baby Lock Embroidery and Sewing machine without additional software. Mike will

demonstrate how he created the designs while they are stitching out. To finish the

project, use the wave ruler to add interest and flow to the entire project. Embroi-

dered lace flowers created in class are tacked down with machine sewn eyelets and

iron on crystals add the final touch.

MARCH: 19 & 21

Educator: Mike Johns

table-scape

MEXICAN STAR

Ready for a fun quilt project? Susan Zellers is bringing a great Quilt-in-a-Day proj-

ect to Expo 2020. Susan taught with Elanor Burns for Baby Lock’s Quilt-in-a-Day

events and she brings that expertise to Kiki’s. Using the Baby Lock Crescendo

sewing machine to create the Mexican Star block is foolproof with multiple ways

to create perfect seams and great finish quilting. You will receive the pattern with

all the information to make a large version after class if you wish. Skills taught in

class include accurate quarter inch quilt seams and those amazing Quilt-in-a-Day

foolproof shortcuts. Can you make a quilt in a day? Well, you can certainly finish this

table runner in class!

MARCH: 18 & 20


table runner

BLENDED BRAID

Let the amazing Susan Zellers teach you a new way to make this braided table run-

ner. Kiki’s version of this addictive quilt classic is made modern and accented with

beautiful twin needle serpentine stitches. The kit is made with the fresh Wild Acres

fabric collection and complemented with Artisan cotton. The Baby Lock Crescen-

dos that we are using in class make creating a quilt easy by using an LED guide-light

and quarter-inch foot. Use the Stitch-in-the-Ditch foot and LED guide-light to make

aligning the finish quilting perfect. You will receive the pattern in class just in case

you want to make the larger or mini version of this quilt after class. This class is

suitable for beginners as well as confident quilters.

MARCH: 19 & 21


table runner

GO WILD WITH

Join Gina Hodges, Pfaff Educator, for the most fun and colorful pillow ever. This proj-

ect will add a colorful touch to any décor. Ribbon stitches and the vast selection of

decorative stitches in the Pfaff Creative Icon give this pillow personality. The piped,

curved seam technique uses a creative way to sew piped curves that match every

time! The big finish is the edge piping that will give the pillow the professional look.

This pillow is a sewing-only project and is suitable for all levels of students.

MARCH: 25 & 27

Educator: Gina Hodges

stitches pillow

(PFAFF EMBROIDERY AND SEWING VERSION)

Imagine the surprise when they ask you where you purchased the designer purse

and you say, “I made it!” Join Gina Hodges, Pfaff Educator, for a project that you

will want to make over and over. This stunning version of Kiki’s Convertible Purse

is made on the Pfaff Creative Icon and the techniques include embroidery on vinyl,

quilting with IDT, piping, and the exclusive ribbon stitches on the handle. This purse

is made with durable and beautiful cotton/linen Essex fabric with a touch of metal-

lic sparkle. The purse pattern is included with the class. The smaller outside pocket

can accommodate an optional flap that you will not make in class but will receive

a pattern for. Check out the Essential Purse Accessories class for matching purse

accessory items.

MARCH: 26 & 28

Educator: Gina Hodges

kiki’s convertible purse

T-SHIRT

Bring an ordinary T-shirt and change it over to something extraordinary with Tina

Bartlemay’s guidance. Tina is a DIME Educational Consultant and she brings her

expertise in everything embroidery to Expo 2020. You will learn about embroidery

on knits and add the beautiful Wendy swirl design to a shirt you bring to class. With

your new knowledge of t-shirt transformation, take home the 34 total additional de-

signs included in the Necklines-to-Hemlines T-shirt Remakes 2 design pack that you

will receive in class. Use these designs to make any run-of-the-mill bargain shirt to

a boutique-quality creation. Choose to bring your own adult or children’s t-shirt to

stitch on in class. Make sure your t-shirt of choice has a narrow 1 inch (or less) neck-

band at the top. If you are bringing a children’s t-shirt be sure it is size 6T or larger.

MARCH: 25 & 27

Educator: Tina Bartlemay

transformations

Fashionista alert! Pick any denim from your closet and transform it with lace to

create your own look! Tina Bartlemay, DIME Educational Consultant, will walk you

through lace-making on the Baby Lock Embroidery machine. Imagine the ability to

transform any garment or accessory with your creativity and embroidery machine.

Tina will show Lace Maker software during class and dazzle you with a variety of

choices. Absolutely no previous experience is necessary for this class! Please bring

a denim garment or two of your choice, such as jeans or jacket to class for transfor-

mation. You will take home the lace design you used in class for future embellishing

adventures.

MARCH: 26 & 28

Educator: Tina Bartlemay

denim and lace

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