Creative Spark Event Team
Virtual Event: Live & Recorded
7.5 hours of content
Stitch your way to new skills and threads of inspiration at Embroidery Extravaganza!
Thursday, August 8th, 2024
1-5:30 pm Pacific Time
Watch Live or Recorded
Creativity meets craftsmanship at Embroidery Extravaganza, a virtual event featuring ten expert-led immersive workshops to ignite your imagination and elevate your embroidery skills. Whether a novice or seasoned pro, this multi-session event offers something for everyone. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, gain new skills, and leave with fresh ideas for your next project.
Embroidery Extravaganza kicks off with a keynote presentation on stumpwork and the art of wireslips, which add stunning depth and texture to your projects. Following the keynote, choose from nine engaging 45-minute workshops, each focused on a unique technique or style.
Dedicate time to explore the magic of hand stitching, learn to make creative design and color choices, finish your projects like an expert, and make the most of your notions and tools. Several Sashiko presentations will teach you how to incorporate these stitches into your quilts and upcycled projects. You’ll even master adding a unique twist to photographs with embroidered embellishments. These workshops will provide the skills and inspiration to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
Embroidery Extravaganza begins with an inspiring keynote presentation by Megan Zaniewski, followed by three engaging breakout workshop sessions. For each session, you can choose from three live workshop options. Don't worry about missing out—the workshops you don't attend will be available to watch later.
Recording Access: If you can't join the virtual event live, no problem! Every presentation will be recorded and accessible through your Creative Spark account. You can revisit these recordings at any time, with no expiration date.
Let’s talk value…
- Experience 7+ hours of instruction condensed into 4.5 hours with the magic of technology!
- Enjoy lifetime access to the event recordings for your viewing pleasure after it wraps up.
- Enter for a chance to win amazing giveaways during the live event.
- Receive a digital swag bag filled with goodies every embroiderer will love.
Why Folks Love Our Events
Embroidery Extravaganza 2024
Learn embroidery and slow stitching techniques from 10 expert artists. From samplers to sashiko to stumpwork, this virtual event is packed with content you can access in the coming years.
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This event is no longer for sale. Look for Embroidery Extravaganza in the Summer of 2025 next year!
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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Megan Zaniewski is an accomplished self-taught hand embroidery artist who has dedicated her craft to capturing the essence of nature since 2013. Her expertise lies in stumpwork and thread painting, enabling her to intricately weave lifelike, three-dimensional designs that seem to leap from the hoop. Renowned for her ability to imbue her subjects with palpable realism, Megan’s work has garnered recognition in Colossal and Modern Met, displayed in group exhibitions, and is part of private collections around the world.
Amy Barickman, a seasoned creative arts entrepreneur with over 30 years of expertise in the craft industry, leads a prolific team that has produced 1200 pattern titles and 80 books, including the beloved Vintage Notions. Her curated collection of vintage fabrics, quilts, and sewing essentials fuels her passion for empowering others to find joy in handmade creations, enriching everyday life with the timeless artistry of needle and thread.
Sharon Boggon, with a background in fine arts, has turned her passion for stitching into an artistic superpower, known for her innovative approach to contemporary embroidery and crazy quilting. She reaches a global audience through international and online teaching, inspiring enthusiasts and aspiring textile artists. Based in Canberra, Australia, Sharon is dedicated to spreading the joy of stitching through empowering workshops and classes, making her a leading voice in the contemporary embroidery community.
Elizabeth DeCroos is a dedicated maker with a passion for all things stitching, including quilting, pojagi, and embroidery. She continuously explores creative ways to blend techniques, crafting unique and innovative pieces. Dedicated to making stitching accessible for beginners, Elizabeth aims to share the joy of handmade creations. Working from her home studio in Cambridge, Ontario, she draws inspiration from her surroundings to create her distinctive work.
Pattie Klimek, a dedicated traditional hand piecer, hand quilter, and hand embroiderer, is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, a hub for contemporary quilters. Despite modern trends, Pattie crafts all her quilts by hand. She lectures and teaches at quilting guilds and stores, inspiring makers to rediscover the joy and beauty of traditional handiwork. Passionate about preserving generational skills, Pattie shares the timeless art of hand quilting and embroidery, connecting us to our heritage through her classes and teachings.
Robert Mahar, a California-based artist and educator, is renowned for his hands-on projects inspired by historical craft traditions. As associate producer of NBC’s crafting competition show “Making It,” he brings vast experience and creativity. Robert has explored many creative fields with a background in studio arts and art history, including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art. His expertise and passion for craftsmanship shine through every project. Explore his video tutorials and unique embroidery samplers at robert-mahar.com.
Seattle-based DIY duo Shannon Leigh Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby are renowned for their innovative crochet, knitting, quilting, embroidery, and sewing designs, featured on international publication covers. With 12 published books, including Complete Crochet Course – the Ultimate Reference Guide and Designer Crochet, they lead the DIY crafting community. Their latest embroidery books—Boro & Sashiko: Harmonious Imperfection and Contemporary Kogin-zashi: Modern Sashiko Beyond Filling in the Gaps— embrace functional and breathtakingly beautiful Japanese embroidery techniques.
Michelle Umlauf, a National Educator for Clover and Sulky of America, brings extensive expertise in decorative threads, stabilizers, and sewing notions. She combines her deep knowledge to create effective solutions. Whether you're a gadget enthusiast or a sewing aficionado, Michelle’s engaging teaching style will guide you through the latest tools and tricks, making crafting more fun and efficient. She’s the go-to expert for anyone looking to elevate their sewing and crafting skills and find the best gadgets.
