Patty Young at TCCE
Hello, folks! My name is Patty Young.
I design textiles for Michael Miller Fabrics, write craft books for Wiley Publishing and produce sewing patterns and jacquard ribbons for my own company, MODKID. We have a wonderful design studio in central Illinois.
I am beyond thrilled to be teaching two of my most popular sewing projects at this year’s The Creative Connection Event in Minneapolis, September 15th – 17th, 2011! And I’d like to tell you all about them…
I’ll be teaching two classes (click on the name to be taken directly to the class page):
Sun & Surf Tote
At the start of this class I will hand you a kit that contains everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING, you need to complete this awesome tote… from the fabric, to the interfacing to all the notions, including buttons, grommets and even the thread! You will even get the original pattern, so you can take it home and make it again and again. You will walk away with a finished tote, just like the one pictured below, that is perfect for a trip to the beach, swim lessons or a day at the park. Hmmm…maybe it can even become your carry-on luggage for your return trip!
French Window Pillow Cover
Just like with my other class, you will receive a signature MODKID bag containing everything you need to complete this adorable pillow cover, including all the fabrics, the printed tutorial, the binding, thread and even a cute MODKID woven tag! All fabrics are from my Sanctuary line for Michael Miller Fabrics.
Last week, all the materials started arriving from all the wonderful companies I’m working with. Check out this awesome stack of fabric bolts courtesy of Michael Miller Fabrics…
And how about these adorable decorative buttons from Dill Buttons of America, Inc. There are enough buttons here for everyone to have 1 and then some (whatever we don’t use, I’ll give away at the end of the class).
Also, I received a box of goodies from my good friends at OLFA. There are circle cutters and rotary cutters galore. We’ll get to play with these in class and at the end of the class, I’ll draw names for a giveaway.
And last, but certainly not least, the wonderful folks at Prym-Dritz Consumer USA, just sent over a large box of sewing notions to give away at my classes. This is just the top layer of the large box! There are large snap-on grommets (the same ones we use in the Sun & Surf Tote), rotary cutters, rulers and self-healing mats.
I have so many donated items now that EVERY student will be able to walk away with a free goodie or two from our wonderful sponsors! YAY!
So, in case you missed it above click here to read more about the Sun & Surf Tote class and here for the French Window Pillow class. Register soon because these classes fill up fast and there’s limited enrollment!
Oh, I will also be participating in a roundtable pitch slam session – Pitch To Become A Designer for a Textile/Licensing Manufacturer. If you’ve ever wanted to become a licensed textile designer, here’s your chance to pitch your collection to a group of experts! I will be sharing the roundtable with Heather Bailey and Suzy Ultman. After pitching their ideas, participants will be able to spend some time with artists that have been through the whole licensing process. The experts in this category are Kathy Miller and Lilla Rogers. Learn more about this Pitch Slam session here.
Hope to see you all there this September! To celebrate my participation in THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT, I would like to give away a sewing pattern bundle to a lucky reader. You will receive an assortment of 6 of our popular sewing patterns from each category. Please leave a comment below to enter.
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THE CREATIVE CONNECTION, classes are filling fast … You can’t miss out!
sounds so wonderful!! Just got a new machine, so any supplies would be icing on the cake!!
Have a stupendous time at TCC!!!!
~Vanessa
Thank you for a chance to win! Would love to try your bundle of patterns.
how awesome are all of those buttons and mats and rotary cutters.. oh my .. sewing goodiness overload :) I wish i could go to the creative connection.. maybe next year! :) Have an amazing weekend.
Omigosh I would just LOVE to have those patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!
WOW! What a great course! I wish I could be there! But, failing that, I would love to win a pattern bundle! Thanks for the great giveaway. :)
The classes sound wonderful, wish I was near by! And, what a great prize!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!! I’d be thrilled!
Left a comment on the Creative Connection blog too! :) Thanks again!
I just recently discovered your patterns and have made two dresses. You have renewed my belief that it is possible to sew clothes that fit me! Thank you!! Please enter me for the pattern giveaway.
Amanda
So excited that you received so many donations for your classes! Also excited about giveaway! :)
I love your designs. Would love to win the giveaway.
It would make my season to win the bundle! I am also following on twitter!
Thanks for the chance to win! Love you fabric lines and patterns!
Fabrics and projects look great!
I would love to have your pattern bundle!
Thanks for the chance to win! Wish I was near to take one of your classes.
I would love to take that class! Count me in for the giveaway. Thanks
I would love this! I am anxiously awaiting the MIsses Kyoko patern I ordered, but there are so many others I’d love!
These classes sound wonderful, I wish I lived closer. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Patty Young! I can’t wait to see her studio next week at her sample sale!
Love your designs and fabrics…would love, love, love to win your patterns!!!
How wonderfully generous! I would love this amazing set of patterns!
Following WWC and TCC on Twitter (@sazzyfrazzy)!
I’m following WWC and TCC on Twitter (@sazzyfrazzy)!
Accidentally posted the same comment twice. I’ll use this post for 2 entries to make up for my error.
Tweeted about the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/97151551105273856
Grabbed a WWC button here: http://sazzyfrazz.blogspot.com/
Left a comment on The Creative Connection blog on the Like Mother, like Daughter post!
Love Patty Young’s stuff. Wish I could attend the sewing classes and be one if the lucky recipients of all the goodies she’s handing out.
Blogged here:
http://sazzyfrazz.blogspot.com/2011/07/fabulous-friday-with-patty-youngand.html
Where are you in Central Illinois? I am from Peoria, but now live in the Bluegrass of Kentucky.
Wish I could travel to be in your bag class, looks like sew much fun!
Sharon B
Hi! I am following both where women create and TCCEvent on Twitter. Thank you!
I have also tweeted about this giveaway.
Wow! Love your designs, wish I could attend both classes, such awesome fabrics! May have to get me some…… :)
I love Patty’s designs and the MODKID patterns! Thank you for the chance to win!
Looks like a lot of fun. I love the pillow cover and the MM Sanctuary line. Thanks for a chance to win a bundle.
Thanks for the interview. I enjoyed it.
Your patterns are fabulous Amy! I would love to win some!
Oh, what a fabulous give away. I’d love to win :)
It would be so awesome to get 6 free patterns! Think of all of the gifts you could make for the upcoming holidays?!?
How awesome! I hope I get lucky this time. Thank you for such a generous giveaway.
Patty-
Your fabrics and patterns are great! so fun to see this article and the Creative Connection event looks awesome!
Oh I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win some patterns. What a fantastic prize. Wish I could come to the even but it is a little far from Australia!
email is lilpipdesigns (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks for the giveway!
Oh wow! Super jealous of the attendants to your class, looks like they will get well spoilt! I would love to win your patterns, how exciting!
Wow Patty! You have really outdone yourself in prepping for this class. Those who are lucky enough to be near that area to take this class are super lucky. It sounds like it’s going to be a great class.
I love all of Patty’s fabric lines, adore her knits and love the patterns I’ve tried. I always check her blog to see what she’s up to. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Great giveaway! I grew up in central Illinois and want to visit MODKID one of the times I am visiting home again.
I love Modkid patterns! So far, I’ve only made the Kyoko, but I HAVE PLANS!! j-j-s AT juno DOT com
Wow! These classes sound like a blast: wish this East Coast gal could be there. :)
I would love to win patterns from Patty! I wish she were doing a seminar in So Cal!!
Sue
Thank you for the opportunity to win some fun patterns.
I was super excited to win some ribbon samplers from your blog & who knows……I could get lucky again. Have fun with your workshops!
-marsi
I wish I could be there! I love all the patterns. Thank you!
This give away is such a dream. Patty, you are awesome and I love your designs. Good luck and see you on Friday at your open house.
How exciting!!! I am always ogling those ModKids patterns!!!
I wish I lived closer. I would be at your studio once a week at least. My girls love all the dresses I make for them and they love having matching once for their dolls.
I would love to be a winner in your giveaway! Thank you so much.
I’m loving & admiring what Patty Young does. From small ‘at home business’ until she has her own big & inspiring shop. Congrats to Patty with her business & creativity !!!
Wow, such fantastic projects! Wish I were closer to join in the fun but thanks so much for the generous giveaway – enjoy the rest of the week.
I would love to attend the event, I’ll even be visiting a friend in MN that weekend, so maybe I can make it happen! Thanks for the giveaway of Patty Young patterns – would love to have them.
I’m just starting my first Kyoko now. Thanks for the chance for more!
I don’t know how you do all you do. Kudos to you and I’m excited about the new ribbon and fabric coming out. Wish I could attend your classes. Maybe next time.
I would love to participate in the Creative Connection, too bad you’re so far away. But the patterns would make up for not being able to take a class with Patty.
Love this publication! I’m so excited to see you, Patty! Love getting it and reading it over and over again for endless amounts of inspiration! Congratulations! So happy for you!!
Love all your creative ideas and fun fabrics. Wish you were coming to Southern California, I’d be there in a heartbeat.
This is a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win so that i can start my Christmas gift projects early! Thanks!
I love everything about Patty Young. I am a quilter but learning to sew for my twin granddaughters. A bundle of patterns would be awesome . I’m crossing my fingers!!
Great giveaway. Thanks.
I’ so excited! I can hardly wait to attend Creative Connection, broken ankle and all…can you believe it?
I have read a few good stuff here. Certainly worth bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how much effort you put to make such a wonderful informative website.
just found your site!! awesome!!