March 20, 2020 Festival Update

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March 20, 2020

Keeping you informed is our goal for the next few weeks.

We have been in touch with the exhibitors and are delighted that most of them are able to make the rescheduled August dates: August 27, 28, 29, 2020. Only a few will be unable to return due to prior commitments, however we have had many requests for booths and will have a full market! In the interim, our exhibitor list is still online and we ask that you support them until you are able to see them in person. You can find the link here.

Our next steps are to work on the details of our teachers, classes and schedules. Once they have been completed, you will be notified.

At this time we ask that you do nothing.

We ask for your continued patience and will keep you updated on a regular basis regarding changes, credits and refunds.

Keeping you all in our thoughts during this challenging time.

 

 

 

 

 

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August 27, 28, 29, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA 15205

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

2 Weeks to go!

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March 6, 2020

 

 

Want to get a sneak peak at the 2020 Program?  You can click HERE. It includes a complete schedule, floor plan, scavenger hunt form, a tribute to our mother, a list of exhibitors and more! Check out the Block Party Schedule, demos and FREE activities all weekend long. You can pick up a copy of the program onsite.

 

A few important reminders:

  • Mail in registration is closed
  • All registrations for those who purchased Classes with their Admission tickets- the final date we are mailing your packet is today!
  • Anyone who purchased Admission tickets only can pick those up onsite at Registration.
  • Online registration will remain open until March 13, 2020 and your registration packet will be held for you to pick up onsite.
  • Hog Heaven Rescue Farm will at the Coat Check. You can check coats, packages, sewing machines and they will offer their skein winding services again this year.

 

 

 

SWEEPSTAKES GIVEAWAY WINNER:

 

A FREE One Night Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA:

Edie Vay of Rostraver Twp, PA.

 

Many classes are full or almost full. Be sure to reserve your space!

 

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Grand Prizes! Enter to Win!

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February 29, 2020

 

It is a Leap Year so leap on over to the DoubleTree hotel for the Festival! We are giving away a FREE One Night Stay (valid for Festival dates only) to one lucky winner, courtesy of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. See details below to register!

 

 

We would like to thank the following Sponsors and organizations who support the Festival. You will see a bit of each in the Grand Prizes listed below. Register onsite for these fabulous prizes (all Grand Prizes will be in the Duquesne Room with our exhibitors).

  • UPMC Senior Communities
  • Lion Brand Yarn
  • Janome
  • Pfaff
  • Green Mountain Energy
  • Clover
  • Universal Yarn
  • Berroco Yarn
  • Knitting Fever
  • Kraemer Yarn
  • Anzula Luxury Fibers
  • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Darice
  • Dharma Trading
  • Robert Kaufmann Fabrics
  • Marcus Fabrics
  • Fat Quarter Shops
  • Knit Picks
  • Jimmy Beans Wool

 

GRAND PRIZES:

 

  • YARN LOVERS BOX
  • MYSTERY CRAFTERS BOX
  • PFAFF 260C SEWING MACHINE
  • JANOME 3160QDCB SEWING MACHINE
  • PITTSBURGH SPORTS FANATIC BASKET 

 

SWEEPSTAKES GIVEAWAY:

 

To enter to win a FREE One Night Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA email pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com with the subject:

LEAP YEAR. 

Winner will be announced in the next newsletter.

 

Many classes are full or almost full. Be sure to reserve your space!

 

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Block Party, Bonus Gifts and More!

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February 22, 2020

We are having a Block Party on Saturday Night!

 

 

 

Your admission ticket includes all of the fun on Saturday night, March 21st from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. A schedule is now available on the website, make plans to stroll around and have more fun after market hours!

 

 

Bonus Gifts!

 

Due to the overywhelming support from our sponsors, students in the following classes will receive Bonus Gifts! This is in addition to the gift you are receiving when taking the class.

Early Bird Registration:

 

This year, we are mailing out badges for those who have registered for classes. Keep in mind that we have a cut off date (approaching soon!) for all registrations:

  • March 4, 2020: Mail in registration closed.
  • March 7, 2020: Is the last day we will mail out advanced registrations. If you register after March 7th, you will need to stop at registration to pick it up when you arrive.
  • March 13, 2020: Early bird online registration closes.

Skip the lines AND get the benefit of advanced pricing by registering now! Admission tickets and spaces in remaining classes will for sale on site.

Many classes are full or almost full. Be sure to reserve your space!

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

New installation just added!

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February 8, 2020

I have just returned from vacation (Ann) to find that all Barb did while I was away was play with her new kitten!  Which means, I have twice the amount of work to do now!  Actually, Barb was busy, she was working on the Block Party and Special Events Schedule.

We are pleased to be adding a beautiful installation. The installation is a three dimensional quilt titled “Remember Me”. This quilt is making a last stop at the Festival before becoming a permanent display at the National 911 Memorial & Museum in New York City.  Remember Me is dedicated to those who perished on 911 and includes each persons name. We are honored to have this as part of our multiple exhibitions. Stop by the Maker Space to meet Carol Mesimer from Clover, USA who created this. Carol will also be offering several make and take demos each day.

Here is a delightful photo from Ann’s trip to Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic for their February Carnival Celebration.

 

Handmade Arcade has a spring Pop-Up Market and if you are an emerging artisan/crafter, see the information below on how to apply!

 

CALLING ALL NEW MAKERS, EMERGING CRAFTERS & FIRST-TIME VENDORS! Show and Sell: A Spring Pop-up Market presented by Handmade Arcade is the event for YOU. Handmade Arcade invites crafters who are just starting out to participate in their second annual Spring Pop-up Market at Construction Junction on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020.

https://www.handmadearcade.org/events/showandsell/  

Many classes are full or almost full. Be sure to reserve your space!

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Meet the Exhibitors!

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January 23, 2020

2020 Exhibitors are posted on the website!  Take a look and see who is back, who is new and plan to visit them all!

Our new location is versatile and allows us to be able to include several rooms that serve as the Marketplace and special interest studios.

  • The GreenTree Ballroom
  • The Oakmont Ballroom
  • The Duquesne Room
  • Maker Space (Songbird Artistry, Kreinik Mfg., Lion Brand YarnClover, Bethany Community Ministries)
  • The Creative Open Studio (Janome and Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt)
  • Fiber Studio (Phi Fiber)

All Exhibitors are located on the first floor and you can pick up your program when you arrive for a complete list of exhibitors and Floor Plan to help you navigate where to shop!

We thank all of the Exhibitors for their participation at the Festival and sharing all of their fibers, yarns and accessories, spinning and weaving supplies, fabrics, sewing and quilting supplies, pottery, jewelry, clothing and more!

Reminder that Market Hours have changed for 2020:

Friday, March 20th:  11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, March 21st:  10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 22nd:  10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Stuck on Gift Ideas? Don’t forget the favorite crafter on your list and get them a Gift Certificate (valid for admission and classes).

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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January 16, 2020

 

Each year we are grateful for the support of our Sponsors. They are the companies that make the products and supplies that keep us crafting. If you are attending a class, you will receive a gift from one of our sponsors in the classroom.

 

Make plans to visit the Maker Space, sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn and Clover. There will be some great make and take activities, demos and heart making for the Pgh HandMade Hearts Initiative. New this year, Learn to Knit and Learn to Crochet sessions will be offered at scheduled times. Sign up onsite to reserve your space. All supplies and materials are supplied by Lion Brand Yarn and Clover.

 

Another fun stop will be the Creative Open Studio sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt. Amy’s booths and machines will be located inside the studio with lots of fun demos and interactive make it activities. Here is your opportunity to demo a Janome machine (and when you fall in love with it, take it home to be your own). All supplies and materials will be provided.

 

Some of the other sponsors who support the Festival include Berroco Yarn, Pfaff, Universal Yarn, Green Mountain Energy, Knitting FeverAnzula Luxury Fibers and Kraemer Yarns.

 

Make sure to register to win GRAND PRIZES (located inside the Duquesne Room Marketplace), also donated by sponsors and supporters of the Festival.

 

 

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways Winners:

 

Yarn and Fiber Lovers:

Sheepskin Steering Wheel Cover – Vicki Miller of Somerset, PA

 

Fabric Lovers:

More Free-Motion Quilting 1-2-3 by Lori Kennedy – Sharon Galli of Wexford, PA

 

 

 

Stuck on Gift Ideas? Don’t forget the favorite crafter on your list and get them a Gift Certificate (valid for admission and classes).

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Barb is Away!

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January 7, 2020

Barb is away so I am taking over the newsletter. As usual, when Barb is out of town I raid her stash and have some great giveaways.  But before I do that, it is time for MY review of Barb’s class selections for the 2020 Festival. I still have a hard time understanding why she chooses the ones she does, but perhaps it is my lack of knowledge with knitting, crocheting, sewing….?  So here goes!

Virus Stitch with Cindie Bennett: Well this one is not too tough to figure out, it is cold and flu season, but for crying out loud why spread the germs?

Berry Scarf with Laura Barker:  I have worked with different crafts and some paints and glues can get messy, but wow, working with berries is sure to create a mess!

Jelly Roll Rug with Laura Barnes: Another one, isn’t this class bound to get messy and sticky?

Hairpin Lace Crochet with Laura Regan: It must be a very tiny stitch to fit around a hairpin. Bring your reading glasses for this one.

Alcohol Ink Painting with Bev Beatty: Now this is a class I can wrap my head around. I really don’t think anyone can be critical of what your painting looks like after having some alcohol!  Bring on the Rum!!

Ok now on to the good stuff, here is what I have to give away, instructions below on how to enter.

One last thing, please don’t tell Barb about this newsletter, she may fire me. Oh who am I kidding, then who would do all the work? She won’t fire me!!!  Oh and don’t forget to register soon for all of the great classes we have, we are just 3 months away!

Sweepstakes Giveaways:

Yarn and Fiber Lovers:

 

 

I got one of these fuzzy steering wheel covers and I know it is sheepskin, so we have one of these to give away.  It is from Cestari Sheep & Wool company. One lucky winner will get this!

 

 

To enter email with the Title:  SHEEPSKIN COVER to pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com

 

Fabric Lovers:

 

More Free-Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 book by Lori Kennedy.  Ok so even though I think doing a little free motion dancing while sitting at a machine would be tough, I will let you figure it out!

To enter email with the Title:  Free-Motion 1-2-3 to pghknitandcrochet@gmail.com.

 

 

 

Stuck on Gift Ideas? Don’t forget the favorite crafter on your list and get them a Gift Certificate (valid for admission and classes).

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

Classes in Knit, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Surface Design and MORE!!!
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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Ann

Happy New Year!

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January 1, 2020

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Have you registered for classes and admission yet?  Make sure to reserve your spot in your favorite class. Reminder, if you have pre registered for classes, your badge will be mailed to you. Skip those lines!

The first batch of registrations were mailed out this week. If you have registered for more than one person, your registration will be mailed to the address provided on the online transaction.

Stuck on Gift Ideas? Don’t forget the favorite crafter on your list and get them a Gift Certificate (valid for admission and classes).

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

Classes in Knit, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Surface Design and MORE!!!
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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann

Happy Holidays!

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December 23, 2019

From our Family to yours, wishing you all Happy Holidays!

 

Sweepstakes Giveaways Winners:

Free One Night Stay for one person at the DoubleTree by Hilton the weekend of the Festival:

Jaye Saylor of Annapolis, MD

 

An Assorted bundle of Yarn from our sponsors:

Linda Liechty of Pittsburgh, PA

 

An assorted bundle of Fabrics from our sponsors:

Sharon Keith of Marietta, OH

 

A Book for Makers, Making Volume #6:

Lindsey Pflum of Delaware, OH

 

 

Stuck on Gift Ideas for the Holidays? Don’t forget the favorite crafter on your list and get them a Gift Certificate (valid for admission and classes).

 

Make sure to reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA. $115.00 Room block rate.  Stay the weekend, have fun at the Saturday Night Block Party and catch up with old friends and new!

 

 

 

 

Classes in Knit, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Surface Design and MORE!!!
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March 20, 21, 22, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA

 

Warm Regards,

 

Barb and Ann