Educational Selections
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Class Registration Deadline:
January 17, 2007 |
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Biographies |
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There will be a $25.00
processing fee for all changes and cancellations
after registration has been processed. No
refunds or exchanges will be made after January 17,
2007 |
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Class change request
Must Be mailed or faxed
with your name and shop name to
NMI, P O Box 533
Pine Mountain, GA 31822 or Fax 706-663-0202. |
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Class
Selection: Only one person from each company may
attend the same Technique class. There is no limit on tickets
for special events or lecture/demo classes.
Although every effort will be made to assign your first choice
for classes, please indicate a second and third choice should
your first choice not be available.
Class Fees & Special Events:
Costs are shown with descriptions on preceding pages. On
the Registration Form indicate in the blanks the A, B, C,
(attendee) etcetera, wishing to attend that session.
The luncheon and all other special events are open to all
registrants.
Confirmations: If you have
not received a confirmation within three weeks of your mail back
date, please contact the NMI office.
Payment: When ordering
badges or tickets for classes or special events with a fee,
payment must accompany the order form. Payment can be made by
credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or company check made payable
to NMI.
For non-USA payments, use an International Money Order only.
Checks and/or money orders must be payable in U.S. dollars drawn
on a U.S. bank.
Restrictions: Smoking
allowed in designated areas only.
No cameras are allowed in exhibit rooms without prior written
approval from NMI.
No solicitation is permitted by companies or individuals not
exhibiting in a purchased booth space. |
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Friday
Morning 9:00am – 10:30am |
#1 I Always Promised You a Rose Garden!
Instructor: Marilyn Uriciuoli
Divine Threads, Manlius, NY
Everyone loves roses! They add such romance to your projects.
Learn several different techniques for making roses using 4m,
7mm & 13mm ribbons (and longer if you want). These can be
embroidered directly on or added to your projects. Then we will
switch ventures and learn to make a bullion rose which is a
perfect size for smaller projects and cross stitch designs. Plan
your spring garden and come learn to make these lucious roses
that will "wow" and inspire your customers.
Degree of Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: $20.00
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#2
Jeweled Garden
Instructor: Nancy Buhl
From Nancy’s Needle, Rockford, IL
Stitch a brand new design just released for this market! Go home
with a new shop model! See how fast and fun a counted canvas
"Quilt" is to create on 18 ct. mono needlepoint canvas. Work
with Caron water colours, D.M.C. #5 perle coton and several
shades of Rainbow Gallery Gold Rush 14 to create this
6"x6"design of a Sparkling Spring Garden.
Degree of Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: $20.00 |
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#3 One
Design Fits All
Instructor: Annemiek Koning
The Needle’s Content
Groningen, The Netherlands
This design will bring customers to your shop several times.
First you can teach them the 8 specialty stitches that are
included in this design. Then, another class, showing them how
to finish the design as the top for a box. The good news is, the
design will fit whatever size box you have. To make it more
festive we choose to coordinate the linen and the threads around
the holidays. There are four different versions of the design,
and you can pick the one that will work best for you. Apart from
the specialty stitches and the finishing, we will also talk
about marketing your class. Please share your ideas and
suggestions and hear what others have to share too. Nashville
attendees of this class will get an exclusive scissor fob design
that has 2 more specialty stitches as well as finishing
instructions.
Degree of Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $20.00 |
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Friday
Morning 10:45am – 12:15pm |
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#4 My Memory Book
Instructor:
Cecelia Stricklin
Assisted By: Maritta Harper
The Thread Gatherer Inc., Boise, ID
Learn how to make a handmade book that incorporates fabric,
paper, cross stitch and embellishment techniques. We will
demonstrate the making of the book and show embellishment ideas.
Each attendee will receive a kit to complete your book at home.
You will stitch on an embellishment project for your book in
class. Bring scissors, cross stitch and chenille needle.
Degree of Difficulty: For All
Cost: $20.00 |
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#5 Here Kitty
Instructor: Cheryl Schaeffer
Cheryl Schaeffer Designs, Santa Ana, CA
This design is done with the beginner in mind. It is a Kitty
peeking out from a window. Handpainted on 13 ct mono canvas.
A variety of easy stitches are used. Rainbow Gallery Threads
are used to enhance this design. The student will need to
bring stretcher bars, and scissors. This is a fast and easy
project that can be taught as a beginner class in the shop
Degree of Difficulty: For All
Cost: $20.00 |
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#6 Get More Mileage From
Your Cross Stitch Charts!
Instructor: Tracey Shultz
Threaded Needle Designs, Fort Smith, AR
In this class Tracey will demonstrate ways to take a basic cross
stitch chart and use it to create a beautiful beaded design.
Beadweaving continues to grow in popularity and you will learn
the Herringbone Stitch, Square Stitch and how to bead on a loom.
Full Circle Designs and Funk and Weber have provided charts for
us to use in our class - but you can use any chart in your
inventory to do these interesting stitches. Threaded Needle
Designs is offering a 10% discount for your entire Nashville
purchase as a THANK YOU for attending this class!
Degree of Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: $20.00 |
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#7 Luncheon
12:15pm-12:45pm
Luncheon Menu: DAGWOOD - Ciabatta Bread layered with Shaved Ham,
Turkey, Swiss and Cheddar Cheeses, Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes, and
Red Onions drizzled with a Sun Dried Tomato Mayonnaise served
with a side of Potato Salad and mouth watering Apple Pie for
dessert. Includes Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Iced
Tea.
Cost: $35.00 per person. includes lunch |
“Who Knows what I will Talk About”
Lunch, Laugh and Learn With
Frank & Judy
For those of you already acquainted with Frank and Judy Bielic
(and particularly Frank) we don’t have to tell you that you
never know what will come out. But we can tell you that it is
always humorous and filled with useful information.
Frank says that it depends on the energy and questions of the
audience. “Right now I think we need to discuss Market and
Design Trends. How can the average shop owner incorporate these
trends into shop display? Tips on where the young are going to
buy their needle craft projects. Tips on getting the young into
your shop.“ Whatever the topic, this is time spent that will be
both beneficial and enjoyable.
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Friday
Afternoon 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
#8 "How Do I Stitch Thee? Let Me Count the Ways"
Instructor: Lynda Orme
Forever In My Heart, Idaho Falls, ID
With just 1 design, learn how to encourage stitchers to
personalize fabric, fiber, and finishing techniques. Do the math
- 1 design + 11 fabric choices + 17 fiber options + 7 finishing
ideas = $$$$$$$. Kits include exclusive one of a kind frame, 17
different fibers including hand-dyed floss, silk, 11 varieties
of fabric and 7 unique finishing instructions.
Degree of Difficulty: For All
Cost: $20.00 |
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#9
Blackwork Bookmark
Instructor: Connie Ewbank
Butterfly Stitches, Denham Springs, LA
I’ve designed and taught blackwork for a number of years and
students always want to do reversible blackwork. So here it is -
a small bookmark to learn the basic principles and take back to
your shop customers.
Degree of Difficulty: Beginner
Cost: $20.00 |
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#10
Digital Photography For Needlework Retailers and Designers
Instructor: Rod Rowley
DebBee’s Designs, Conway, AR
Have you ever heard this fabric/thread doesn’t look at all
like the picture? A good photo can enhance sales, and a bad
photo is a source of frustration for you and your customers.
This class will demystify some of the technical aspects of
taking and processing a good digital photo. Major topics
will include anatomy of a camera, the home studio, capturing
the shot, and post processing. We will explore each of these
areas and give you options for economical effective photos
for your shop newsletter, website or chart covers. If you
don’t know the difference between shutter speed and color
corrections, this class will help you understand some of the
intricacies of digital photography.
Bring your camera and the manual for your camera; we will
examine camera settings in class using the manual for your
camera, to provide you reference when you are not in class.
Degree of Difficulty: For All
Cost: $20.00 |
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Friday
Evening 5:30-7:00 pm |
Hotel Atrium
Relax and enjoy the camaraderie before our quick
paced evening in the hotel atrium during the
Embassy's famous Manager's Reception. Free cocktails
will only be served to Embassy guests with keys,
however other attendees are encouraged to stay and
enjoy the fellowship.
The hotel's restaurant will feature an outstanding
buffet for your dining pleasure - it's quick and
convenient. Check their hours for dining before or
after the Meet & Greet. |
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Friday
Evening 7:00-9:00 pm |
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# 11
Meet & Greet |
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Grand and Carolina Ballrooms
A Preview of Market Exhibitors |
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An overview of much that
will be available for purchase over the next two
days. This event helps you to plan your shopping
time for more efficiency, gives you an informal
opportunity to talk with individual vendors, and
also to see new products that you might miss in the
hurly burly of market daze! |
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Birthday Gift Box Drawing
Sunday 2:00p.m.
One
registered Shop Representative must “Be There” in
person to win!
You could be the one to walk away with a gift box
filled with a great assortment of FREE products .
Samples to tease your customers or to offer as
special rewards for purchases made - your call - and
your good fortune.
Remember, YOU MUST BE THERE to win! Each registered
BUYER attendee will be given a form. Fill these out
and put into the Hopper located at the NMI
Registration Desk.
Each participating VENDOR will be given 6 gift box
tickets.- Look for a list of participating vendors
in the show guide - visit them, pick up your
tickets, and turn them into the NMI Registration
Desk for more chances to win! Be There, Be Lucky,
and you could be a big WINNER!
Register
before January 3, 2008 and receive an additional
ticket for the drawing, PLUS, for each class sign up
receive another ticket! |
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