On my “About Lucy” page I explain that going to the Sewing Expo in Puyallup, Washington* has been a dream of mine for a long time. I want to go for a multitude of reasons, but here are the top ones:
- Most every sewing expert/”celebrity” is there
- The number of classes is outstanding for sewing and quilting
- Just about every vendor who travels to sewing shows, hits this one big-time
- They give out fabulous prizes
- Even their “break” shows at mid-day, which are free, are terrific.
How do I know all this? I sign up for the circulars every year, read the articles about the show in the sewing magazines and blogs and I get the catalog of classes and guest speakers. As you can tell, going to this is something I really want to do.
But, and it’s a Biggy, I live on the East Coast and just the airfare (~$1,2000), hotel (~$725) and meals (~$250) for the few days is out of my league. I can’t take it as a business deduction on my taxes because I have no taxable business income. It was even too expensive when I was working full time. Oh Waa, Waa, Waa as my daughter would say.
This year is different, though. The Expo is coming to us! Because of Coveid-19, sewing shows are reaching out to their followers with ZOOM and Puyallup is no exception! Now for no air fare, no hotel and no meal expenses, I can go to the best sewing show in the country. This of course does not include the cost of the classes I want to take or the admission price, or the yards of fabric and handful of notions I may buy from the vendors who are included in this virtual show.
Aren’t you excited? For sewers like me who don’t want to spend $2,000+, this is a godsend. We can finally go to the Puyallup Sewing Expo. Yippee!
It’s finally here!
For those of you who are interested, and what sewer wouldn’t be? here‘s the link to get the Expo information and class catalog**:
Download the 2021 Virtual Expo Class Catalog here and start planning your Virtual Expo experience!
Ticket sales begin Jan. 12, 2021. [Since it will probably be a bigger audience this hear, tickets may go quickly for classes.]
At the Virtual Expo, you can shop, learn, and experience the show right from your sewing room or studio!
Bookmark us at sewexpo.com for easy access, and follow for updates on your favorite social platform.
How will Virtual Expo work?
The Virtual Sewing & Stitchery Expo brings the best parts of Expo right to your home or studio! The virtual platform will be accessible via desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. We know that virtual is a different way to do Expo, and we’ll be there to help troubleshoot any technological issues in every class and event during the show!
How Much Does it Cost to Attend?
General admission tickets are $6, which includes access to the Virtual Expo platform for all five days of Expo, including the Virtual Vendor Floor, Free Stage classes, and daily entry in the machine door prize drawing! You can also purchase classes to complete your Expo experience. One Needle classes are $6, Three Needle classes are $20, and Four Needle classes are $50.
To participate in classes, interactive virtual vendor booths, and the Free Stage, you will need to:
- sign up for a free Zoom account.
- get the Zoom app installed and updated to the latest version,
- have access to a high-speed internet connection.
Do you have more questions about Sew Expo? Go to the web site and sign up for their newsletter. https://sewexpo.com/
Don’t forget, January 12th is the opening date for tickets and since this year has a larger audience, tickets for classes may go quickly.
I look forward to meeting you at the SHOW!
Isn’t this a great way to start off 2021? Happy New Year!
Cheers
A little housekeeping:
* Puyallup is about 10 miles southeast of Tacoma and about 35 miles south of Seattle, and the nearest airport is Seattle
**All the above information below the green boxed headings is straight from the Expo site: https://sewexpo.com/
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