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2015 International Trade Show SHOW GUIDE Las Vegas Convention Center February 8-10, 2015 ShowGuide | February 2015 1 THIS IS HOW WE ROLL BUY HIGH QUALITY REPLACEMENT VACUUM ROLLERS FOR BRANDS SUCH AS ORECK • ELECTROLUX • EUREKA FROM THE BRUSHROLL MANUFACTURER DIRECT An American Manufacturing Co. Making Brushrolls for since 1976 # 1027 VISIT BOOTH to PREVIEW NEW PRODUCTS, for EXCLUSIVE SHOW DISCOUNTS, and to RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING on all case orders placed at the show www.Brushroll.com 2 • CONVENIENT WAYS TO ORDER (330) 572-0664 • [email protected] • Fax: (330) 923-8699 ★ THE FASTER EASIER LOW COST WAY TO BUY BRUSHROLLS ★ ShowGuide | February 2015 ShowGuide | February 2015 3 Welcome to the 2015 Convention W elcome back to Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. We are excited you have joined us for the 2015 Convention, our International Marketplace for the Floor Care & Sewing Industries. We have an outstanding exhibitor line up and educational program planned. This showguide contains the events, times and locations to guide you through the show. Join us Saturday evening for Trivia Fun beginning at 5:30 pm followed by the Awards Presentation, Cocktail Reception and Dance. We will have a dance floor again this year so you can dance to live music by The Nostalgics. It will be a night to remember and great way to kick off the show. Please attend and help us honor the educational staff, Hall of Fame inductees, 20 and 30-year members, and the recipients of the 2015 VDTA/ Epstein College Scholarships. The Nostalgics, sponsored by Tacony Corporation, will begin playing music as the cocktail reception sponsored by DOMEL and VDTA•SDTA begins. Enjoy a fun night with friends and colleagues. Seminars, workshops and trainings will be held throughout the show and stage demonstrations will be going on in the Exhibit Hall when exhibits are open. Be sure to check out the demo stage schedule. Jim Barnhardt J&R Vacuum & Sewing Cliff Brady III Lindhaus USA Robert Boffoli Cape Cod Vacuum Mart David Epstein State Vacuum of Tampa Roger Kimbrell Paul LaPonte Quality Sewing & Vacuum Grant Olewiler MD Manufacturing Tom Proctor Vacuum Cleaner Hospital Exhibit Hours Exhibit Hall S3 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 4 11 am – 5 pm 11 am – 5 pm 9 am – Noon While in the Exhibit Hall, be sure to visit the New Product Showcase Section. We have 35+ new products on display. Let the voting begin! Vote for your favorite new products. Trophies will be awarded to the top products on Monday. Monday evening marks our annual Dealer Appreciation Social Event in the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy food, drink, and visit with the exhibitors. Following the social event will be the 5th Annual Scholarship Charity Night Tournament in the Exhibit Hall. Donate to the scholarship and spin the wheel to win great prizes. Enjoy the 2015 Convention. Next year we will return to Las Vegas, January 28-30, 2016.. SPONSORED BY Awards Presentation, Cocktail Reception & Dance Feb. 7, Trivia begins at 5:30 pm The evening will include Trivia Fun, Awards Presentation, Industry Cocktail Reception & Dance. A great time to network with colleagues, meet new dealers and mingle with friends while enjoying live music, food and drink. VDTA•SDTA Staff Board of Directors: This year we have more than 40 new exhibitors displaying their products. Vacuum cleaners and parts, sewing machines, quilting machines, accessories, notions, central vacuums, air purification systems, and much more will be on display. The manufacturers and distributors will have show specials and door prizes, so be sure to stop by each booth and make the most of your convention experience. CHAIRMAN: PRESIDENT: VICE PRESIDENT: MANAGING EDITOR: ART DIRECTOR: ACCOUNT MANAGER: ADVERTISING REP: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: SENIOR PRESS OPERATIONS: PRE-PRESS: Charles Dunham Judy Patterson Marlin Graham Beth Vitiritto Sarah Chem Craig Dorman Bill Kaprelian Sherry Graham Terry Jackman Doug Millang Visit VDTA•SDTA online at www.vdta.com & www.sewingeducators.com 2724 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313 • 800-367-5651 ShowGuide | February 2015 Designed by geniuses. Inspired by dreamers. Brother introduces the latest and greatest creation. With 30 patents and patent pending innovations, THE Dream MachineTM Innov-ís XV8500D is our most powerful, technologically advanced machine – THE machine your best customers have been dreaming about. So why not join the dream team and become a Brother dealer? Other advantages include: • Nationwide dealer support • Experienced technical service • Innovative marketing and national advertising • Timely sales leads sent directly to you • We treat you like family Become an Authorized Brother Innov-ís Dealer. Visit us at Booth #513 or call 908-252-3036. /brothersews Images are for illustrative purposes only. All specifications subject to change. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and trademarks of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. For award information visit ConsumersDigest.com. ©2015 Brother International Corporation. All rights reserved. ©Disney. ©Zündt Design. ShowGuide | February 2015 5 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Central Vacuum Installation Training Introduction to Floriani Total Control –U Introduction to Floriani MDQ II Quilting Software The Easy Transformation from Floriani’s Past to Present Software Annual Floriani Dealer Reception (Floriani Dealers & Staff Only) 9 AM – 2 PM (Meet at 8:30 am) 9 AM – 12 PM 1 PM – 3 PM 3 PM – 5 PM 5:30 PM – 8 PM Foyer Exhibit Hall S3 ROOM S231 ROOM S231 ROOM S231 ROOM S233 8 AM – 3 PM 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM 9 AM – 11:30 AM 9 AM – 3 PM 12 PM - 1:30 PM 2 PM – 4 PM 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 4 PM – 6 PM 5:30 PM ROOM S222 ROOM S221 ROOM S231 ROOM S224 ROOM S231 ROOM S232 ROOM S233 ROOMS S229/S230 ROOM S233 8 AM – 9 AM 9 AM – 10:15 AM 10:15 AM - 11 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 10:30 AM – 12 PM 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 10:30 AM - 1 PM 10:30 AM – 12 PM 10:30 AM – 5 PM 10:30 AM – 5 PM 10:30 AM – 6 PM 10:45 AM – 12 PM 11 AM - 5 PM 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM 12:30 PM – 2 PM 12 PM – 3 PM 1 PM – 2 PM 1 PM – 2 PM 1 PM – 2 PM 1 PM – 2:30 PM 1:30 PM – 2 PM 1 PM – 4 PM 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 2 PM - 4:30 PM 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM 2:30 PM – 3 PM 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 2:30 PM – 5 PM 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM 4:30 PM – 5 PM 5 PM – 7 PM ROOM S223 ROOM S233 ROOM S223 ROOM S233 ROOM S229 ROOM S230 ROOM S232 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S228 ROOM S226 ROOM S225 ROOM S227 ROOM S222 ROOM S224 ROOM S231 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S229 ROOM S232 ROOM S233 ROOM S231 ROOM S230 ROOM S229 ROOM S233 ROOM S232 ROOM S225 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S228 ROOM S231 ROOM S226 ROOM S229 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S232 ROOM S231 ROOM S225 ROOM S230 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S233 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Serger Repair Boot Camp. Pre-registration Required Topline Overview of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D Introducing Floriani Total Control “U”niversal Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines What Makes Some Events Successful While Others Are Super Successful! The Powerhouse Roundtable By Dealers For Dealers 5th Annual Vacuum Dealer Town Hall Meeting Brother Dealer Business Meeting Trivia/Opening Ceremony & Awards Presentation SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Miele Dealer Breakfast Keynote: Selling Your Ideas, Your Vision, Yourself: Painlessly! Miele Dealer Breakfast Presentation Keynote Breakout Session: Selling Even More: The Workshop Marketing & Customer Relationship Building Through Social Media Inspiration With Wonderfil Threads TTI Floor Care Service 101 The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology Foot Frenzy (Hands-on Workshop) Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Janome MC15000 Service Training (for Janome Dealers Only) Serger Repair Boot Camp Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines Introducing the Sewing Industry to 3D Printing Machines Exhibit Hall Open Half-Square/Quarter-Square Triangle Quilt – Made With Accuracy Central Vac Education Track: Central Vacuum Kickstart ESSCO.net Projects Designed To Sell The Most Fantastic Embellishing Machine, (Hands-on Workshop) Point of Sale for Sewing & Vacuum Dealers Inventory Management Facebook Marketing Tactics for 2015 AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Stage Demo: LauraStar Lift: A New Way of Ironing Digi Die Cutting Club Workshop: Baby Love In the Hoop Burp Cloth Introducing Quilter’s Select by Alex Anderson Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter Make Money With Donuts In The Sewing Room Stage Demo; Piece & Quilt in the Hoop; Quilt As You Go Projects Celtic Ink Work Designs Beyond the Introduction to Floriani Total Control -”U AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Blended Art, A Trendy Twist for Fabric Techniques Introducing The Thread Director 10th Annual Dealer Town Hall Meeting 6 ShowGuide | February 2015 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App How to Become A Gorilla Marketer SewCess 2015: Maximizing Your Business Dyson: Learn How To Be A Successful Dyson Dealer & Warranty Center Stitch, Tangle & Bling! Topline Overview of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology Rise & Shine With DIME Class Elna 900 Service Training (for Janome & Elna Dealers Only) Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines Technology To Grow Your Business Alex Anderson Introduces Quilters Select Trade Marketing: How To Display Products to Maximize Sales Sewing Demographics & Buying Behavior AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Beyond the Introduction to Floriani MDQ II Quilting Software Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter Exhibit Hall Open Stage Demo; Introducing The Thread Director Bobbin Thread – Too Important To Ignore Using Bags As A Palette to Sell Central Vac Education Track: Marketing Central Vacuums….Your Greatest Need! C-Vac Education Track: Hose Management Stage Demo; See JMM’s New Tablet Apps for TRS Point of Sale Introducing the Sewing Industry to 3D Printing Machines Totally Terrific Trims A Look into the Future AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Digi Die Cutting Workshop: Enter Your Pin “Flocked Heat Transfer Vinyl Stage Demo; “Press Perfect” Marketing “Commercial Wet/Dry Vacuum Systems” Generations Embroidery & B. Studio Designs Introduce.... Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter Stage Demo; Piece & Quilt in the Hoop; Quilt As You Go Projects Stage Demo; How to Sew Knits Like a Pro Using Stay Tapes AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Dealer Appreciation Social Event VDTA Charity Night & Tournament 8 AM - 10:30 AM 8:30 AM - 10 AM 8 AM – 9 AM 8 AM – 9:30 AM 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 8:30 AM – 11 AM 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM 9 AM – 10:30 AM 9 AM – 11 AM 9 AM – 5 PM 9 AM – 6 PM 9:30 AM – 11 AM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM 10:30 AM – 12 PM 10:45 AM - 1 PM 11 AM - 5 PM 11:30 AM – 12 PM 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 11 AM – 12 PM 11 AM – 12:15 PM 12:30 PM – 1 PM 12:30 PM – 1 PM 12:30 PM – 2 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 1 PM – 3 PM 1 PM - 2:30 PM 1 PM – 4 PM 1:30 PM – 2 PM 2 PM – 3 PM 2 PM – 4 PM 2 PM - 4:30 PM 2:30 PM – 3 PM 3:15 PM – 4 PM 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM 4 PM - 5 PM 5:30 PM - 9 PM ROOM S226 ROOM S225 ROOM S233 ROOM S230 ROOM S232 ROOM S228 ROOM S221 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S229 ROOM S227 ROOM S224 ROOM S233 ROOM S231 ROOM S232 ROOM S230 ROM S225 ROOM S231 ROOM S226 EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S233 ROOM S230 ROOM S232 ROOM S232 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S231 ROOM S229 ROOM S233 ROOM S225 ROOM S228 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S229 ROOM S232 ROOM S226 EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S225 EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL 9 AM - 12 PM 9 AM – 10 AM 9 AM – 10 AM 9 AM – 10 AM 9 AM – 10:30 AM 9 AM – 11 AM EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S233 ROOM S232 ROOM S229 EXHIBIT HALL ROOM S230 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 Exhibit Hall Open Totally Terrific Trims Let’s Go Clubbing! Create A Search Engine Magnet for Your Top Products The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology Applique For Cheaters PROGRAM AT A GLANCE ShowGuide | February 2015 7 Finally, a sweep inlet that has addressed a major flaw in the original design! Come visit us at booth 146 - VDTA 2015 New re-designed front panel: 2¼" in height. (¼" higher than its predecessor) Newly designed integrated low profile fitting allows the automatic dustpan to easily slide in and out of cut-out in the kick panel. Robust fabrication: reinforced on-off lever prevents breakage and slippage. No more cutting access holes in cabinets! Clearance requirement to install underneath the kick plate or baseboard in only 2". E Every package includes one sweep inlet and o low profile fitting. lo No more need for oversized plastic trim plates! Available Colors Ask your OEM or local distributor for availability F2M International Inc. Vaughan, ON Tel: 905-856-5120 email: [email protected] ATTENTION! Independent Sewing and Quilting Retailers Join me, Alex Anderson, for an introduction to the best line of quilting supplies ever sold by independent’s like you—Quilter’s Select™— premium quality with maximum profit margin! Many of you or your fellow retailers have shared their challenges as an independent retailer trying to compete in today’s economy, and I have made it my mission to help! I would like to personally invite you to attend my class at the f 2015 VDTA/SDTA Show in Las Vegas, FLORIANI RNKDistributing.com February 9, 9:30-1030am. FREE Quilter’s Select™ samples for all attendees! 8 ShowGuide | February 2015 VISIT THESE EXHIBITORS at the 2015 VDTA•SDTA SHOW A E Carter Distributing Booth 613 Amann - Mettler USA Booth 619 2550 S 2570 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-972-8666 • [email protected] Exhibiting new vacuum products, vacuums, built-in vacuums, built-in supplies, parts and cleaning chemicals. 452 Burbank St, Broomfield, CO 80020 855-265-9084 [email protected] www.amann-mettler.com Exhibiting Metrosene, Silk-Finish, Polysheen and Web Bond. ABC Trading Solutions Booth 456 American & Efird Booth 942 NEW 3305 W Spring Mountain Rd #107 Las Vegas, NV 89102 [email protected] www.abctradingsolutions.com Exhibiting new EMS technology devices. Accuquilt new Booth 945 24 American St, Mount Holly, NC 28120 800-847-3235 • jay.acquisto@amefird.com www.seewhatmaterializes.com Exhibiting Maxi-Lock serger threads, Intressa all-purpose threads, Robison-Anton embroidery threads, Signature cotton quilting threads and YKK zippers. Artistic Booth 401 10 Industrial Ave Suite 2, Mahwah, NJ 7430 201-710-2119• [email protected] www.artisticcreativeproducts.com Exhibiting quilting machines, software, cutters, crystals and vinyl patterns. Association Insurance Programs/Siriani Booth 361 3505 Cadillac Ave F3, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-432-7428 • [email protected] www.siriani.com Exhibiting Association Insurance Programs VDTA•SDTA Freight Savings Plan. Atrix International Booth 257 8843 S 137th Circle, Omaha, NE 68138 800-288-1670 • [email protected] www.accuquilt.com Exhibiting Accuquilt GO! Die cutting machine and dies. Ametek Floorcare & Specialty Motors Booth 261 1100 Cassatt Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312 610-889-5276 • [email protected] Exhibiting blowers and motors. Aerobiotix Inc Booth 653 1350 Larc Industrial Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 952-894-6154 • [email protected] www.atrix.com Exhibiting industrial backpack vacuums and canister vacuums. AMI / Stain-X Booth 637 Aurifil USA Inc Booth 924 NEW 454 Alexandersville Rd Miamisburg, OH 45342 888-978-7087 • [email protected] www.aero1uv.com Exhibiting an air purifier. Airfree Air Purifiers Booth 541 Rua Julieta Ferrao No 12 -- 2 Piso, Fraccao 201/202, Lisbon, Portugal 1600-131 351-2131-56222 • [email protected] www.airfree.com Exhibiting purifiers. aiRider USA Booth 431 75 Milford Dr Suite 202, Hudson, OH 44236 330-340-0474 • [email protected] www.airiderusa.com Exhibiting aiRider floating vacuum, water balance water pitcher. Air-Way Sanitizor Booth 733 1644 E Kemper Rd #2, Cincinnati, OH 45246 513-827-9054 • [email protected] www.airwayvac.com Exhibiting vacuum, central vac, heaters and cleaning products. PO Box 259662, Madison, WI 53725 608-268-2090 [email protected] www.stain-x.com Exhibiting Stain-X branded cleaning and maintenance products. Anita Goodesign Booth 719 9105 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 704-206-1284 • [email protected] www.anitagoodesignonline.com Exhibiting Anita Goodesign’s embroidery designs, as well as exciting new information about our club program and our Embroidery Parties and Workshops. Anna’s Awesome Applique Designs Booth 649 NEW 184 Shuman Blvd Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563 312-212-3485 • e.gregotti@aurifil.com www.aurifil.com Exhibiting quilt and embroidery thread. Baby Lock Booths 836 & 848 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting Sewing Machines. Bay Finance Company 1 Corporate Dr Ste 300, Wausau, WI 54401 800-234-3663 • emily@bayfinance.net www.bayfinance.net Financing. 4380 Shamrock Dr, Frisco, TX 75034 NEW 214-335-9236 • [email protected] www.annasawesomeappliquedesigns.com Exhibiting applique’ designs for embroidery machines. Beats All Solutions Booth 106 Arrow & Kangaroo Cabinets Booth 115 Bernina of America Inc - Brewer Booth 701 310 O’Connor Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121 262-741-6243 • [email protected] www.arrowcabinets.com Exhibiting sewing cabinets and craft tables. ShowGuide | February 2015 12495 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778 727-224-3901 • [email protected] Exhibiting Beats All Grout and Tile Cleaner. 3702 Prairie Lake Ct, Aurora, IL 60504 630-978-2500 • [email protected] Exhibiting Bernina Sewing Machines and Brewer Sewing Supply notions. 9 Bertina Studio Designs Booth 108 Canplas Industries Ltd Booth 425 Dill Buttons of America Booth 642 107 Washington Ave, Niles, OH 44446 330-978-9551 • [email protected] www.bertinastudio.com Exhibiting machine embroidery designs, instructional sewing, serging and quilting DVD’s and patterns. 500 Veterans Dr Barrie Ontario Canada LVN 4V3 705-726-3361 • [email protected] www.haydenvac.com Exhibiting Hayden Central Vacuum Systems. 50 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754 570-368-0660 • [email protected] www.dill-buttons.com Exhibiting Buttons Bissell Commercial Booth 241 Cen-Tec Systems Booth 354 2345 Walker Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49501 800-242-1378 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuums, sweepers, upright vacuums, carpet extractors, cleaning formulas. 1807 Morrissey Dr., Bloomington,IL 61704 309-664-0328 • [email protected] www.centecsystems.com Exhibiting domestic and commercial floorcare equipment and accessories. Bluefig Booth 751 10906 NE 39th St Unit A5 Vancouver WA 98682 360-993-2247 • will@bluefig.net www.Bluefig.net Exhibiting wheeled sewing bags and accessories. BRANOfilter GmbH Booth 441 IndustriestraBe 23 Dietenhofen Bavaria, Germany 90599 49-9824-95530 • m.schmidt@branofilter.de www.branofilter.de Exhibiting filter bags and floor care items. Brother International Booth 513 200 Crossing Blvd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-252-3244 • [email protected] www.brother-usa.com/homesewing Exhibiting home sewing and embroidery machines. ScanNCut, the worlds’ first home and hobby cutting machine with a built-in scanner. BRUSHROLL.COM new Booth 1027 3688 Wyoga Lake RD, Stow, OH 44224 330-923-8300 • [email protected] www.brushroll.com Exhibiting Baker-McMillen lineup of wooden vacuum brushrolls all made in the USA. This premium lineup of rollers are available at www.brushroll.com. Stop by the booth to take advantage of our show specials and to check out the line of replacement rollers. Cana-Vac Systems Inc Booth 936 POB 68, 15 Crane Ave Stratford Ontario Canada N5A 6S8 519-508-6800 • [email protected] www.canavac.com Exhibiting central vacuum systems, accessories and hose management. 10 China Feiyue USA Booth 655 5556 Edison Ave, Chino, CA 91710 909-613-1817 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing machines. Clover Needlecraft Inc Booth 419 1441 S Carlos Ave, Ontario, CA 91761 909-218-2160 • [email protected] www.clover-usa.com Exhibiting sewing, quilting, notions and tools, knitting and crochet crafting tools. Consew Booths 757 & 856 NEW 400 Veterans Blvd, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 212-741-7788 • [email protected] www.consew.com Exhibiting sewing machines, embroidery machines, parts and supplies. CWP Technologies Booth 131 dime (Designs In Machine Embroidery) Booth 553 2517 Manana Dr, Dallas, TX 75220 888-739-0555 • [email protected] www.dzgns.com Exhibiting shorte quilting for embroidery machines product, snap hoop, perfect placement kits and other dime products. Plus, Be the Difference Foundation . Be The Difference Booth 552 8604 Turtle Creek Blvd #12682 Dallas, TX 75225 214-997-4968 • [email protected] www.bethedifferencefoundation.org Be the Difference Foundation - Charity Domel Booth 700 PO Box 456, E Rutherford, NJ 07073 201-315-5525 • [email protected] www.domel.si Exhibiting motors DubiTal LLC Booth 551 NEW 3111 S Valley View Suite S-103 Las Vegas, NV, 89102 [email protected] • www.hidow.com Exhibiting Tens Unit Massagers. Great product to help with sore muscles, sore joints, back and shoulders and pain relief. 3881 W 150th St, Cleveland, OH 44111 216-252-1190 [email protected] DuoVac www.cwptechnologies.com Booth 137 Exhibiting vacuum brushrolls. 1490 Dagenais Blvd West Laval Quebec, Canada H7L5C7 Cyclo Vac - Trovac Industries 450-622-9000 • [email protected] www.duovac.com Booth 413 Exhibiting central vacuum systems and 3 Marcel Ayotte accessories. Blainville Quebec Canada J7C5L7 450-434-2233 • [email protected] www.cyclovac.us DVC Products Exhibiting central vacuum systems. Booth 926 2077 Midway Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087 Desco Vacuum Supply Co 330-963-0005 [email protected] Booth 424 www.dvcproducts.net 75 Oser Ave, Hauppauge, NY 11788 800-833-3726 • [email protected] Exhibiting DVC Vacuum bags and filters. Exhibiting vacuum parts and machines. Designs by Hope Yoder Inc Booth 745 6311 Danner Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240 941-378-5019 • [email protected] www.hopeyoder.com Exhibiting Embroidery Sewing ShowGuide | February 2015 Dyson Inc Booth 801 600 W Chicago Ave Suite 275 Chicago, IL 60654 312-237-3954 • [email protected] www.dyson.com Exhibiting Dyson vacuums, fans and heaters. Eclipse Quilting Booth 956 12991 South Salz Way, Draper, UT 84020 801-631-6765 • [email protected] www.myquiltbug.com Exhibiting MyQuiltBug quilting machines. Tailor Bird Auto Stitcher Quilting Robot, upgrade kits, bobbin winder, quilting rings and quilting gloves. Ecovacs Robotics Inc Booth 343 700 N Central Ave Suite 480 Glendale CA, 91203 818-500-0336 • [email protected] www.ecovacs.com Exhibiting in-home robotic vacuums. Edge Technologies Booth 432 7350 Cirque Dr W Suite 103 University Place, WA 98467 253-479-1924 • joe@profit-plus.com www.profit-plus.com Exhibiting Point of Sale Inventory Control Software. F & W - A Content & eCommerce Company Booth 1047 909 Canterbury Rd Ste F, Westlake, OH 44145 440-263-6869 • [email protected] www.fwmedia.com Exhibiting magazines. F2M International Inc Booth 146 93 Woodstream Blvd Unit #7 Woodbridge Ontario, Canada L4L7Y7 905-856-5120 • [email protected] • www.socit.ca Exhibiting central vacuum hose covers. Famore Cutlery Speciality Product Sales Inc Booths 209 & 310 1256 Industrial Blvd, Gainesville, GA 30501 352-797-9019 • [email protected] www.famorecutlery.com Exhibiting scissors, tweezers and magnifiers. Fashion Sewing Cabinets of America Booth 449 1453 W 105 N, Orem, UT 84057 801-756-6016 • [email protected] www.fashionsewingcabinets.com 10200 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262 Exhibiting sewing furniture. 980-236-5887 • [email protected] Fil-Tec Bobbin Central NEW www.electrolux.com Booth 1043 Exhibiting vacuums. PO Box B, Hagerstown, MO 21741 888-924-3224 • Krichards@filtec.com Elna www.bobbincentral.com Booth 201 Exhibiting quality products such as Magna10 Industrial Ave Suite 2, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Glide bobbins, Glide top thread and many 201-710-2119 • [email protected] more. We offer innovative products like our www.elnausa.com patented magnetic-core bobbins and our Exhibiting sewing machines, embroidery high-strength Glide top thread. machines, software, patterns, sewing furniture, sergers, thread, parts and notions. Flexaust - TUEC Electrolux Small Appliances North America Booth 213 Envirocare Technologies LLC Booth 453 Booth 728 1626-8 Locust Ave, Bohemia, NY 11716 631-218-3621 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuum bags and filters. 1510 Armstrong Rd, Warsaw, IN 46580 574-267-7909 • sales@flexaust.com www.flexaust.com Exhibiting commercial and industrial hoses and vacuum attachments. ESSCO Booth 301 Flexible Technologies Booth 930 1933 Highland Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087 216-524-4141 • tfi[email protected] www.essco.net Exhibiting vacuum cleaners and vacuum cleaner parts, central vacuums and supplies, air cleaners, steam products. 528 Carwellyn Rd., AbbevilleSC 29620 800-459-7747 contact@flexibletechnologies.com www.flexibletechnologies.com Exhibiting flexible hoses Expo Enterprise Inc Booths 755 & 461 NEW 3305 Spring Mountain Rd #80 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-272-2666 • [email protected] Exhibiting Aroma Therapy Ultrasonic Diffusers. FreshWave® OMI Industries Booth 725 One Corporate Dr Suite 100 Long Grove, IL 60047 847-304-9111 [email protected] www.freshwaveworks.com Exhibiting FreshWave Natural Odor Eliminators ShowGuide | February 2015 Generations Software Booth 110 NEW 10820 Ambassador Blvd, St. Louis MO 63132 636-724-5800 • [email protected] www.genertionsemb.com Exhibiting Generations Embroidery Software ZSK Sprint 5 12-Needle Embroidery Machine. Ghee’s Booth 753 PO Box 4424, Shreveport, LA 71134 318-226-7101 • [email protected] www.ghees.com Exhibiting books, patterns, tools, embroidery designs by Linda McGehee, and products that support her techniques like handbag hardware, notions, zippers and organza. Godfreys Booth 149 NEW Level 1 - Building 2 - 530-540 Springvale Rd Glen Waverley Vic, Australia 3150 02-9714-4491 • [email protected] www.godfreys.com.au Exhibiting innovative, quality bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners, parts and accessories. Golden Cutting & Sewing Supplies Booth 855 NEW 921 East 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 800-868-4419 • [email protected] www.goldstartool.com Exhibiting sewing machines and supplies. Handi Quilter Booth 949 501 N 400 W, North Salt Lake City, UT 84054 801-335-0856 • [email protected] www.handiquilter.com Exhibiting the Handi Quilter Longarm quilting machines, frames, gadgets, accessories and education material. Hanmi Booth 448 #910 Byucksan e Class one 99 Centum Dong-ro Haeundae-gu, Busan 612-050 82-51-532-6033 • [email protected] www.hanmihose.com Exhibiting Hoses and accessories for central vacuum cleaning system. Hide-A-Hose Inc Booth 920 16726 146th St SE #135, Monroe, WA 98272 360-863-0775 • [email protected] www.hideahose.com Exhibiting Hide-A-Hose Central Vacuum System. Home Revolution Booth 729 777 South St, Newburgh, NY 12550 845-208-0203 • [email protected] www.homerev.com Exhibiting Home Revolution branded major home appliance filtration and replacement parts. 11 Hoopsisters Booth 741 JMM Software Inc Booth 724 Lindhaus Booth 919 2855 W Elm St, Lima, OH 44068 866-497-4068 • [email protected] www.hoopsisters.com Exhibiting embroidery designs and quilt designs and notions. 316 El Portal Way, San Jose, CA 95119 408-578-3552 • [email protected] www.jmmsoftware.com Exhibiting Point of Sale Software for sewing and vacuum dealers. 12941 Eagle Creek Pkwy, Savage, MN 55378 952-707-1131 • [email protected] www.lindhaus.com Exhibiting upright and canister vacuums, floor scrubbers and cleaning solutions. Horn of America Booth 931 JN Zippers / ZPRZ / Silk Safari Booth 561 Loralie Designs Booth 1003 POB 608, Sutton, WV 26601 304-765-7254 • [email protected] www.hornofamerica.com Exhibiting sewing furniture. 380 Swift Ave #5, S San Francisco, CA 94080 650-871-8838 • [email protected] [email protected] • www.zprz.com Exhibiting zippers, bag hardware, fabric, elastic and webbing. HOST®- Racine Industries Booth 1028 1405 16th St, Racine, WI 53403 262-637-4491 • [email protected] www.hostdry.com Exhibiting HOST Dry Extraction rental program. H-P Products Central Vacuums Booth 713 512 W Gorgas St, Louisville, OH 44641 330-875-5556 • [email protected] www.h-pcleanfast.com Exhibiting central vacuum systems and accessories. Huzhou Changying Booth 116 S-12 Lianshi Industry Park Huzhou, Zhejiang, China 313013 86-0572-299-0098 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuum filter bags, HEPA filters, vacuum cleaner spare part for any brands and models. Nozzles, brushes, hoses, wands, tubes. Intervac Design Corp Booth 916 2939 SW 42nd Ave SW, Palm City, FL 34990 772-463-1400 • [email protected] www.intervacdesign.com Exhibiting Vac port, Intervac, Garage Vac and Road Vac. NEW Joya Distributing Inc Booth 639 685 Market St, Medford, OR 97504 541-773-4928 • [email protected] www.shopjoya.com Exhibiting Sylvia Sewing Furniture and LauraStar Ironing Systems. Juki America Booth 937 8500 NW 17th St Suite 100 Doral, FL 33126 865-438-8382 • [email protected] www.Jukihome.com Exhibiting Juki Home Sewing Machines and Long Arms. KitVac International Booth 154 R9/133 Redclliffe Pole Redcliffe Queensland, Australia 4020 61-74-3582-7310 • [email protected] www.kitvac.com Exhibiting dustpan inlet vacuum fitting and machine. Koala Booth 829 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing studios, cabinets and furniture. iRobot Corporation Booth 600 Lampe Berger Booth 528 8 Crosby Dr, Bedford, MA 01730 386-956-3072 • [email protected] www.irobot.com Exhibiting Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robots. Braava Floor Mopping Robots, Scooba Floor Scrubbing. One Penn Plaza Suite 2032 New York, NY 10119 212-615-3112 • [email protected] www.lampeberger.us Exhibiting Air Purifier, Deodorizer, Fragrance Diffusers. Janome Booth 101 Like Sew Booth 749 10 Industrial Ave Suite 2, Mahwah, NJ 07430 201-710-2119 • [email protected] www.janome.com Exhibiting sewing machines, embroidery machines, patterns, sergers, parts and notions, software and sewing furniture. 1238 N 750 W Suite 100, Springville, UT 84663 801-841-4012 • [email protected] www.likesew.com Exhibiting Web site and Point-of-Sale Software. 12 ShowGuide | February 2015 PO Box 475, Windsor, CO 80550 970-286-1126 • [email protected] www.loraliedesigns.com Exhibiting machine embroidery and fabrics. M D Manufacturing Inc Booth 913 34970 McMurtrey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 800-255-2055 • [email protected] www.builtinvacuum.com Exhibiting central vacuums, central vacuum accessories. Maverick Sewing Services LLC Booth 650 9264 Garrison Dr, Westminster, CO 80021 303-929-4745 [email protected] www.mavericksewing.com Exhibiting Toyota Sewing Machines. Maytag Booth 824 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuums. Melco International Booth 948 1575 W 124th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234 303-474-1026 • [email protected] www.melco.com Exhibiting Bravo embroidery machines Miele Booths 224, 225 & 325 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-419-9898 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuum cleaners. Myraton Industries Booth 918 630 Read Rd, St Catharines Ontario Canada L2R7K6 905-646-2513 • [email protected] www.myraton.com Exhibiting telescopic wands and floor care tubing and accessories. NaceCare Solutions Booth 1037 1205 Britannia Rd E Mississauga Ontario, Canada L4W 1C7 800-387-3210 • [email protected] Exhibiting carpet extractors and commercial vacuum cleaners. Nadair Booth 737 Queen of Stitching Booth 644 NEW 2044 Autoroute 440 Ouest Laval Quebec, Canada H7S2M9 450-686-0770 • [email protected] www.nadairvac.com Exhibiting central vacuums and accessory kits. 20323 Marine View Dr SW, Seattle, WA 98166 206-824-6009 • [email protected] www.QueenofStitching.com Exhibiting Quilt Designs - All designs are pieced, quilted and joined together in embroidery machine hoops. Oreck Booth 537 Quilters Treasure Booth 661 7005 Cochran Rd, Glenwillow, OH 44139 440-996-2259 • eric.henderson@ttifloorcare.com www.oreck.com Exhibiting Oreck vacuums, air purifiers and accessories. Panasonic Booth 143 NEW Rug Doctor Booth 429 PO Box 820, Rindge, NH 03461 603-532-4844 • [email protected] www.QuiltersTreasure.com Exhibiting Quilters Treasure Marbled Fabric, SEBO America Patterns, Leadline, CD’s and Tsukineko Inks. Booth 337 Quilt-EZ Booth 750 144 S 600 W, Logan, UT 84321 435-245-0172 • [email protected] www.Quilt-EZ.com Exhibiting Butler Computerized Quilting System, Perfect Stitch Regulator for any machine and Quilt-EZ templates. Pickle Pie Designs Booth 951 Quilting On The Grid LLC Booth 652 Plastiflex Hose Solution Booths 249 & 251 2562 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 865-549-5115 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing, quilting and embroidery supplies. 4701 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093 972-673-1580 • [email protected] Exhibiting Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine and cleaning supplies. Two Riverfront Plaza 8th Flr Newark, NJ 07102 201-271-3476 • [email protected] www.panasonic.com Exhibiting vacuums. 236 Thorndale Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540 [email protected] www.picklepiedesigns.com Exhibiting patterns. RNK Distributing Booth 601 NEW 4654 W Hearst Dr, Meridian, ID 83642 208-994-1925 • [email protected] www.QuiltingOnTheGrid.com Exhibiting a new patented quilting technique which allows straight stitch sewers to make a reversible quilt. Renaissance Ribbons NEW 2101 Sherrill Dr, Statesville, NC 28625 660 704-200-8127 • mike.schutte@plastiflex.com Booth PO Box 699, Oregon House, CA 95962 7472 S Tucson Way #190 Centennial, CO 80112 303-888-8200 • [email protected] www.sebo.us Exhibiting upright vacuums, canister vacuums, floor polisher and dry carpet cleaning system. Sew Steady Booth 120 745 Powers St, Eugene, OR 97402 541-653-9121 • [email protected] www.sewsteady.com Exhibiting Sew Steady Extension Tables, Sew Steady Sew Organizer and cabinet inserts. Sew-Ergo Advantage Booth 761 357 Whitetail Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026 303-666-7113 • [email protected] www.plastiflex.com 530-692-0842 • [email protected] www.sew-ergoadvantage.com Exhibiting central vacuum components: Exhibiting the perfect sewing chair www.renaissanceribbons.com Handles, hoses, inlets and fittings. collection - Tilt’able, Surefoot System, Tilt Specializing in original designs of jacquard woven ribbons featuring designer collections by set, Serger Tilt and Feather Tilt. All patented Premier Electrical Appliances Kaffe Fassett, Phillip Jacobs, Amy Butler, Parson and trademarked. Booth 1026 Gray, Anna Maria Horner, Tula Pink, Bonnie Shannon Fabrics NEW 9 Yangquing Road Christine, Jane Sassaman, Sue Spargo, Dena Booth 540 Suzhou Jiangsu, China 215-001 Designs and LFN Textiles. For use in apparel, 604-678-6418 - CANADA accessories, embellishment, crafts and decoration. 3131 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90058 323-234-5252 • [email protected] [email protected] Riccar www.shannonfabrics.com www.premier-equipment.com The Home of the Cuddle Fabrics. Shannon Booth 813 Exhibiting vacuum cleaner accessories. 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 Fabrics is the leading importer and 800-482-2669 • [email protected] distributor of all types of plush fabrics. We Products From Abroad / La Exhibiting vacuums. carry the world’s largest selection of minky Stephanoise-USA fabrics and fabulous Faux Furs ready for Booth 640 Rimmon Fabrics NEW immediate delivery. Our exclusive Cuddle 11797 Lackland Rd, St Louis, MO 63146 Booth 560 866-410-9706 • [email protected] 11054 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Fabric collections are the highest quality and contain the most sought after minky. www.productsfromabroad.com 310-478-1105 • [email protected] With more than a thousand items to choose Exhibiting trimmings, ribbons, lace, buttons, Exhibiting fabric for apparel and quilting: from, we have what you’re looking for. appliques’, notions. Rimmon Couture fabric, Cloud 9 cotton prints. Oriole Textiles and much more. Shenzhen USA Company ProTeam Booth 927 12438 W Bridger St, Boise, ID 83713 208-377-9555 • [email protected] www.pro-team.com Exhibiting commercial, backpack-style, hipstyle, uprights, wet/dry, canister and battery vacuums and attachments. Rita’s Best Designs Machine Embroidery Booth 651 NEW Booth 760 5423 E US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140 317-245-8836 • [email protected] 11409 N Nine Mile Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 www.yxrobot.en.alibaba.com Exhibiting cleaning supplies and 509-535-1003 • [email protected] accessories. www.ritasbestdesigns.com Exhibiting CDs contained digitized designs for embroidery machines. Applique’, piecing and quilting in hoop. ShowGuide | February 2015 13 Simplicity Booth 812 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting vacuums. Sirena Inc Booth 237 Synchrony Financial Booth 125 950 Forrer Blvd, Kettering, OH 45420 937-534-8873 alexandra.heinz@synchronyfinancial.com www.synchronyfinancial.com Exhibiting Consumer Financing. The Embroidery Store Booth 852 3929-A Westpoint Blvd Winstn-Salem, NC 27103 336-735-0910 • [email protected] www.embstore.com Exhibiting exquisite threads and stabilizers, Club Ed, private labeled stabilizers, metallic and other specialty threads. 5459 Canotek Rd Unit 1 Tacony Corporation Ottawa Ontario, Canada K1J9M3 Booths 825 & 849 613-695-6444 • [email protected] The Feit Company 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 www.SirenaInc.com Booth 1051 Exhibiting total home cleaning system with 800-482-2669 • [email protected] 1325 South Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Exhibiting sewing machines, vacuum water filtration. cleaners, notions and other related products. 213-747-9383 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing machines, parts and Sistem Air NEW notions. Booth 348 Via Cilavegna 53 Gravellona Lomellina, Italy 27020 011-38-0386-650082 • [email protected] www.sistemair.it Exhibiting Sistem Air Central Vacuum Systems. Steel City Vacuum Co Booth 501 160 Westec Dr, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666 800-822-1199 • [email protected] www.steelcityvac.com Exhibiting vacuums and parts. Sulky of America Inc Booth 912 980 Cobb Place Blvd Suite 130 Kennesaw, GA 30144 800-874-4115 • [email protected] www.sulky.com Exhibiting decorative threads, stabilizers, books and Slimline Thread storage boxes. Sunheat International Booth 917 Tacony Sewing Central Booth 841 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing notions and luggage. TADgreen Inc / e-cloth® Booth 349 8 Cortland Dr, Greenland, NH 03840 603-661-4101 • [email protected] www.ecloth.com Exhibiting chemical free cleaning products. Tailormade Booth 837 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 800-482-2669 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing furniture. TCF Inventory Finance Booth 118 The Grace Company Booth 1024 2225 S 3200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 800-264-0644 • [email protected] www.graceframe.com Exhibiting frames and accessories, cutting notions, computerized software and design software. The Sewing Machine Project Booth 954 PO Box 6245, Monona, WI 53716 [email protected] thesewingmachineproject.org Exhibiting information about the Sewing Machine Project. The Thread Director Booth 950 NEW 5365 Tendilla Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 1475 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumbung, IL 60173 951-284-5883 • lfl[email protected] www.thethreaddirector.com 847-330-5225 • [email protected] Exhibiting sewing tool for delicate threads. www.tcfif.com Exhibiting Financial Services. 3724 Arch Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803 800-652-1916 • [email protected] www.sunheat.com The Bank Vacuum Company Exhibiting True INFRARED heaters/ fireplaces/saunas/patio heaters, air purifiers, Booth 126 dry mist fans; DIRECT TO YOUR BOTTOM 6301 Porter Rd Suite 4, Sarasota, FL 34240 LINE PROFIT BUILDING PRODUCTS. 941-377-5050 • [email protected] www.thevankvacuum.com Suzhou Minkang Filter Co Ltd Exhibiting vacuums. Tri-Technical Systems Inc Booth 353 Ling Feng Industry Park, BeiQiao Town Xiang Cheng District Suzhou City Jiangsu, China 215144 0086-512-6541-6862 [email protected] www.mingkang.cn Exhibiting air-filters for vacs, HEPA filters and dust bags. TrueBite, Inc Booth 656 Booth 124 SVP Worldwide Booths 900, 901 & 1007 1224 Heil Quaker Blvd, La Vergne, TN 37086 615-280-3400 • [email protected] www.svpworldwide.com Exhibiting Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff and Singer Sewing Machines, quilting machines, embroidery software for PC and MAC. 14 The Carpet and Rug Institute Booth 130 100 S Hamilton St, Dalton, GA 30720 706-428-2123 • [email protected] www.carpet-rug.org Exhibiting carpet cleaning related material. The Decorating Diva Booth 853 3162 Cedar Crest Ridge, Dubuque, IA 52003 563-556-3556 • [email protected] www.technology4retailers.com Exhibiting a wide range of software solutions for the retailer interested in growing their business more efficiently and profitably. NEW Glenwood Rd, Vestal, NY 13850 607-785-7664 • [email protected] www.fotofzles.com Exhibiting fully customizable nail files, bookmarks, fabric brushes, needle holders and rulers. 495 Point Au Fer Rd, Champlain, NY 12919 TrueCut Booth 925 518-297-2699 • [email protected] 2225 S 3200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 www.pamdamour.com Exhibiting products for home dec sewing & 800-264-0644 • [email protected] www.graceframe.com zentangle. Exhibiting frames and accessories and cutting notions. ShowGuide | February 2015 TTi Floor Care North America Booth 525 7005 Cochran Rd, Glenwillow, OH 44139 440-996-2259 • eric.henderson@ttifloorcare.com www.ttifloorcare.com Exhibiting Royal and Hoover vacuum cleaners and accessories. VDTA•SDTA Booths 161-260 21935 Hwy E, Grant City, MO 64456 660-564-2444 • [email protected] www.woolshop.com Exhibiting sheepskin products: dusters, mops, telescopic dusters and ceiling fan dusters, lambs wool vac bumper covers, town Wessel Werk Unique Natural Products talk cleaning products, wax applicators and Booth 437 buffing pads, micro fiber cloths; and lanolin Booth 952 128 Gasoline Alley, Mooresville, NC 28117 5752 Lamar St, Arvada, CO 80002 704-658-0502 • [email protected] enriched skincare products. 303-420-7940 • [email protected] www.Wessel-Werk.com www.uniquemm.com Exhibiting high quality materials, innovative Exhibiting safe effective cleaning products. technology and attractive design coupled with the proverbial WESSEL QUALITY Vac Pros create the uniqueness of Wessel-Werk Booth 828 products. Founded in 1931, today WesselWerk is the world’s leading manufacturer of 1760 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026 vacuum cleaner nozzles and vacuum cleaner 800-482-2669 • [email protected] accessories. Wessel-Werk also creates Exhibiting vacuums. assemblies and packaging that are ready for point of purchase sales. VacuMaid Central Vacuum Systems Booths 350 & 352 3 Darr Industrial Dr, Ponca City, OK 74601 602-315-3499 • [email protected] www.vacumaid.com Exhibiting central vacuum systems. Vapamore Booth 1001 2724 2nd Ave, Des Moines IA 50313 515-282-9101, 800-367-5651 • [email protected] www.vdta.com Exhibiting member benefits and programs. Wool Shop Booth 1021 Wonderfil Specialty Threads Booth 549 Bay 3, 2915 19th St NE Calgary Alberta, Canada T2E7A2 403-250-8262 • show@wonderfil.net www.wonderfil.net Exhibiting quilting and specialty threads. 7464 E Tierra Buena Lane Suite 108 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-8900 • [email protected] www.vapamore.com Exhibiting Vapamore Steam Cleaners. Many of these exhibitors are offering show specials & door prizes in their booths. Door prizes will be announced throughout the convention! Listen to find out if you are a winner! NEW ShowGuide | February 2015 Look for these new exhibitors! 15 CONVENTION SCHEDULE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 9 AM – 2 PM Central Vacuum Installation Training (Meet at 8:30 am for departure at Foyer S3 LV Convention Center) Sponsored by H-P Products Central Vacuums Instructor: Chris Slackford, H-P Products Central Vacuums $30/person. Limited to 30 attendees. Pre-registration required by calling VDTA at 800-367-5651. Ensuring your customer’s satisfaction starts with professional installation and service. H-P Products’ Installation Trainer and industry expert, Chris Slackford, will lead an in-home central vacuum installation at a local Las Vegas home. The seminar will feature installation of the hottest items in central vacuums today including Vroom and Spot by Vroom quick-clean accessories and the Hide-A-Hose hose management system. Chris will lead participants through the planning, rough-in and finished stages of installation. He will also share the tools and tips needed to perform a professional central vacuum install. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 8 AM – 3 PM Serger Repair Boot Camp Room: S222 Instructor: Norm Himebaugh, Himebaugh’s Sewing & Vacuum Center If you struggle to make a serger sew properly and have never had training on one, then this is a class you need to attend. This Serger Boot Camp is limited to 18 people for the intensive two-day session. The only people who will be allowed in the classroom will be the students who pre-register and pay for the Boot Camp. Handouts will only be provided to those taking the class. Bring your own serger and its repair manual. $350/person. Must preregister! 8:30 TO 11:30 AM Topline Overview of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D Room: S221 We will review the major features of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D that are wowing your customers. You will work with the new scanning process to create a line image and an illustration. You will learn how to add stippling using the built-in shapes and add stippling to an item that has been previously embroidered or appliqued. See how the “camera realistic stitch preview” feature can make your sewing easier and more fun. Practice stitching with the MuVit Digital Dual Feed Foot on its own and with the new couching foot. No charge for the class; attendance limited to Authorized Brother Innov-is dealers only. 9 AM – 11:30 AM 9 AM – 12 PM NOON (Open to Floriani Dealers & Staff ) (Private Training Floriani Dealers & Staff Only) Introduction to Floriani Total Control –U Room: S231 Introducing Floriani Total Control “U”niversal Room: S231 1 PM – 3 PM 9 AM – 3 PM Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines Room: S224 Instructor: Kathi Quinn, Assisted By: DJ Anderson, RNK Distributing A. Perfecting YOUR 15 Minute Demo (9 am-10 am). B. Closing The Software Sale without Giving a Lesson (10:15 am–11 am). C. 10 Easy Steps to Teaching FTC-U Lessons and Selling Add-ons with each step! (11:15 am-12 Noon) D. Lunch Provided for Those Staying for “Floriani Quilting” (12Noon–1 pm) (Private Training Floriani Dealers & Staff Only) Introduction to Floriani MDQ II Quilting Software Room: S231 Instructor: Kathi Quinn, Assisted By: Debbie Homer-Hofhines, RNK Distributing A. Perfecting Your 15 Minute Demo (1 pm–1:45 pm) B. The Difference in Showing and Selling (2 pm–2:30 pm) C. Teaching Floriani Quilting Basic’s in an hour while selling all accompanying products. (2:30 pm-3 pm) a. Every Class Dedicated to Teaching Should Be A Class Dedicated to Sales. 3 PM – 5 PM (Private Training Floriani Dealers & Staff Only) The Easy Transformation from Floriani’s Past to Present Software Room: S231 Instructor: Kathi Quinn, Assisted By: DJ Anderson, RNK Distributing A. Five Easy Steps From P to “U”nlimited Sales (3 pm–4 pm) B. Five Secrets that Make FTC-U the Easiest Software to Sell, Teach, and Use! (4:15 pm–5 pm) NOTE REGARDING CLASSES LISTED ABOVE: Any Dealer or Dealer Staff attending all three Floriani Software Classes on February 6 will receive a FREE Floriani Total Control –U and “That’s Not All!” Call 865-549-5115 to reserve your seat. All you have to say is “I’m coming to the party!” 5:30 PM – 8 PM Annual Floriani Dealer Reception Room: S233 Floriani Dealers & Staff Only Instructor: DJ Anderson, Assisted By: Kathi Quinn, RNK Distributing What does the “U” mean for the Brand New Floriani Total Control “U”? It actually means more than some may think. Ultra, Ultimate, Unanimous, Utopia, or Unlimited are all worthy descriptions for FTC-U, but one meaning that will lead every Dealer to an “U”nlimited residual of revenue is Floriani Total Control “U”niversal! This 3-day, hands-on session will cover basic machine maintenance for THE Dream Machine XV8500D including calibration of the LED and camera functions; troubleshooting and problem isolation on the PR multineedle series and operation theory and problem isolation for the ScanNCut machine. Please bring the following tools: metric wrenches, metric Allen Key set, Phillips screwdriver, Offset Phillips and straight blade screwdriver, #20 Torx Drive, needle nose pliers. The class is FREE and open to Authorized Brother Innov-is Dealers only. Visit www.brothersupport.com to register. 12 PM NOON - 1:30 PM What Makes Some Events Successful While Others are Super Successful! (Open to All Retailers) Room: S231 Instructor: Ricky Brooks, RNK Distributing How can events with less than 70 people net over $600,000 in sales while events with twice the attendees only net half the sales, or much less? The key things that make the difference may surprise you. We will explore these key ingredients for success and more! 2 PM – 4 PM The Powerhouse Roundtable By Dealers For Dealers Room: S232 Sponsored by RNK Distributing, Brother International, Janome America, Necchi, Artistic, Baby Lock, Tacony Sewing Central, Elna, Koala Studios, SVP Worldwide, Famore Cutlery, Brewer Sewing Supplies, Bernina. Instructors: Mary Hess, George Moore, Barb Perry, Eric Lopez, Denise Lopez, Jared Madison, Carmen LaPonte. Moderated by Paul LaPonte This is YOUR opportunity to share in an open discussion of topics that are directly impacting YOUR sewing related business with YOUR fellow dealers. The panel for 2015 is of varied age and years of experience in an effort to provide multiple perspectives on the subjects and topics discussed. Open Bar. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Hot Hors D’oeuvres, 6 pm – 7 pm 16 ShowGuide | February 2015 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 5th Annual Vacuum Dealer Town Hall Meeting Room: S233 Moderated by Blaine Austin, AllBrands.com Join industry experts to discuss best practices and current vacuum trends with industry leading experts. 4 PM – 6 PM Room: S229 Brother Dealer Business Meeting Private business meeting open to authorized Brother dealers only. 5:30 PM Trivia/Opening Ceremony & Awards Presentation Room: S233 Joins us for the Opening Ceremony & Awards at 6:30 pm. VDTA trivia kicks off the event at 5:30 pm. 7:30 PM Cocktail Reception & Dance SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 8 AM – 9 AM Miele Dealer Breakfast Room: S223 9 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote: Selling Your Ideas, Your Vision, Yourself, Even Your Products & Services: Painlessly! Room: S233 Presented by Barry Maher Barry Maher will present simple, extraordinary effective strategies, tips and tactics that help not only in sales and in leadership but also in any aspect of your business life. His tips can even be applied to your life outside of business! As Selling Power says, “To his powerful and famous clients, Barry Maher is simply the best sales trainer in the business.” 10:15 AM – 11 AM Miele Dealer Breakfast & Presentation Room: S223 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Keynote Breakout Session: Selling Even More: The Workshop Room: S233 Presented by Barry Maher Attend the companion breakout session to the keynote and learn even more as Barry Maher amplifies on Selling Your Ideas, Your Vision, Yourself, Even Your Products & Services: Painlessly! Barry is among the most respected sales trainers in the world. Find out why. 10:30 AM – 12 PM NOON The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology To Increase Your Image, Sales & Profits Room: Exhibit Hall Model Store Instructor: Jim Rasmus, Retail Design Associates This seminar focuses on developing the right mix of store design, choosing the right fixtures and how to implement effective merchandise techniques in order for you to sell more products, parts, accessories and service. Incorporating Merchandising Psychology techniques with the Science behind store design when applied to a successful showroom layout will help you; control the customer, increase their awareness of the products within your store, increase product sales as well as increase impulse-purchases. We will show you how to create a successful “WOW” exterior image to attract new customers, create a “WOW” interior image to keep the customer, and how develop effective customer traffic flow to control the customer; how to select the “right” fixture for the right merchandise; and how to master the basics of effective product merchandising and product management. This proven seminar will reveal how you can begin immediately to increase overall sales and profits, especially “impulse” sales each and every day. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Foot Frenzy (Using fabric from Shannon Fabrics) Room: S228 Hands-on workshop using Baby Lock embroidery machines Instructor: Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva Kit fee, $20/student payable to instructor at class time Do you have a wall of accessory feet that need to sell? Or perhaps you want to learn more ways to use them in your teaching projects? Join Pam Damour in this fast paced workshop where she shows you how to use and sell accessory feet, while learning professional finishes and embellishments. You must pre-register for this workshop. Space is limited. Call 800-367-5651. 10:30 AM - 1 PM Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter (Open to Everyone!) Room: S226 Come see how the new Artistic Edge digital cutter and Simple Cut software is the perfect pair for your sewing, quilting and crafting customers. Experience firsthand how easy it is to create beautiful craft, quilting and home dec projects for your home using a variety of different mediums. These products are a great addition to any sewing machine or quilt store. Pre-register at http://www.etouches.com/edge. 10:30 AM - 12 PM NOON AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!)Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Marketing & Customer Relationship Building Through Social Media Room: S229 Instructors: Lars Hybel & Tracey Doherty, Electrolux Small Appliances Learn to market and build customer relationships through social media outlets. This class will have an emphasis on the central vacuum market. Instructors will go through the rationale and show real-world examples how it is done and what the results can be for a business. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Inspiration With Wonderfil Threads Room: S230 Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! Choose the brand of embroidery machine, the hoop, the design and play away while on the go! No need to be in your sewing room to let the creativity flow. 10:30 AM – 5 PM Serger Repair Boot Camp Room: S222 Instructor: Marj Tyess, Wonderfil Specialty Threads This is a must go to seminar. Marj Tyess will show samples of creative stitching techniques and give you tips on keeping your customers inspired. Instructor: Norm Himebaugh, Himebaugh’s Sewing & Vacuum Center If you struggle to make a serger sew properly and have never had training on one, then this is a class you need to attend. This Serger Boot Camp is limited to 18 people for the intensive two-day session.. Bring your own serger and its repair manual. $350/person. Must preregister! 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM TTI Floor Care Service 101 Room: S232 10:30 AM TO 5 PM Janome Dealer Training on the MC15000 Room: S227 Instructor: TTI Technical Service Group This course will walk dealers through the basics or diagnostics and repairs of TTI branded floor care products from dry to wet. A must for new dealers looking to understand TTI’s products and a great refresher for existing dealers. During this class, will take the machine completely apart and go through the entire machine including removing the step motors, circuit boards, thread cutter unit, tension unit, needle threader, and more. This class will cover every aspect of the machine including errors and troubleshooting. For Janome Dealers Only. ShowGuide | February 2015 17 10:30 AM – 6 PM Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines Room: S224 This 3-day, hands-on session will cover basic machine maintenance for THE Dream Machine XV8500D including calibration of the LED and camera functions; troubleshooting and problem isolation on the PR multineedle series and operation theory and problem isolation for the ScanNCut machine. Please bring the following tools: metric wrenches, metric Allen Key set, Phillips screwdriver, Offset Phillips and straight blade screwdriver, #20 Torx Drive, needle nose pliers. The class is FREE and open to Authorized Brother Innov-is Dealers only. Visit www.brothersupport.com to register. 10:45 AM – 12 PM NOON (Open To All Retailers & Staff ) Room: S231 Instructor: Debbie Homer Hofhines, RNK Distributing A. Not all projects are created to sell products, how to tell the difference. B. Soft selling is easy with the right projects and what the project must do that you cannot. 12 PM NOON – 3 PM The Most Fantastic Embellishing Machine Room: S230 Hands-on workshop using Elna sergers (Open to All Retailers & Staff ) Introducing the Sewing Industry to 3D Printing Machines Room: S231 Instructor: Mark Garetz, RNK Distributing If you have seen them, you know they captivate the attention of anyone. Young, old, male, female, we all like to watch them run. Sort-of-like and Embroidery Machine! There were times when some declared, “Vacuums Have No Place in a Sewing Store”! Yet, there have been millions made in the Vacuum Industry by Sewing Dealers. The 3D Printers are projected to lead the New Wave in Technology, and we can stand by and watch it happen, or we can be those that Make It Happen! Come see for yourself, it could be the best hour you invest for your business! 11 AM - 5 PM Exhibit Hall Open Instructor: Bernie Griffith, B.Studio Designs Kit fee, $15/student payable to instructor at class time Learn how to use the serger to create fast embellishment on almost any fabric. You’ll also learn how to use differential feed to tame knits and create ruffles in a flash. This is a hands-on Serger swatch class. You will leave with finished swatches and lots of notes so you can recreate the swatches with your staff or customers in your store. You must pre-register for this workshop. Space is limited. Call 800-367-5651. 1PM – 2 PM Point of Sale for Sewing & Vacuum Dealers Room: S229 Instructor: Joe Martinez, JMM Software Come learn about JMM Software’s Total Retail Solution, a leading point of sale and marketing tool for the sewing and vacuum industries. Easily track sales, manage your inventory, simplify the repair process, streamline class enrollment, track leads, handle orders, do targeted marketing, send bulk email, plus much more. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Half-Square/Quarter-Square Triangle Quilt – Made With Accuracy Room: S229 Instructor: Steve Butler, Clover Needlecraft, Inc. Creating a quilt using half-square and quarter square triangles is made easy and accurately by using the method of cutting “squares” instead of a billion triangles. Less stretching and distortion ~ beautiful results. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Central Vac Education Track 2015: Central Vacuum Kickstart Room: S232 Instructor: Grant Olewiler, MD Manufacturing Do you desire to make central vacuums a bigger part of your business but don’t know where to start? This seminar is composed from over 30 years of teaching on the subject and will provide you with the knowledge you need to be successful. You will walk away with printed documentation covering marketing, design, installation, service, and proven profit analysis. Pre-register at www.builtinvacuum.com/vdtaseminar. 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM ESSCO.net Room: S233 1 PM – 2 PM Inventory Management Room: S233 Instructor: Gary Hughes, Edge Technologies This seminar explores the different methods of inventory control, from dust management to Just in Time inventory. You will learn how to use sales statistics to plan your inventory purchases and increase your inventory turns ratio. Gary will also explore the methods of inventory auditing such as cycle counting and periodic inventory methods. 1 PM – 2 PM Facebook Marketing Tactics for 2015 Room: S232 Instructor: Sean Roylance, Like Sew Learn the latest tactics to effectively market on Facebook and find new customers. Come see real world examples of how small businesses are using new Facebook features to increase sales. 1 PM – 2:30 PM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!)Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Instructor: ESSCO team The ESSCO website has been the independent vacuum dealer’s best industry resource portal since it was launched back in 2004. Some features: • Over 4000 interactive schematics with simple add-to-cart capability • Over 11,000 high quality product images. • Real-time product availability and pricing. • Invoice history and tracking info 12 PM NOON – 1 PM Achieving Success In eCommerce Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Marco Cestaro, FTI eStore Learn about the world of eCommerce, how to apply it to your current business, and what tools you’ll need to be successful. 18 12:30 PM – 2 PM Projects Designed To Sell Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! Choose the brand of embroidery machine, the hoop, the design and play away while on the go! No need to be in your sewing room to let the creativity flow. 1:30 PM – 2 PM Stage Demo: LauraStar Lift: A New Way of Ironing Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Mike Venditti, Joya Distributing – LauraStar Discover the latest revolution in the field of ironing during this presentation and demonstration of the new Lift Iron. This demo will show how unwanted creases are a thing of the past. Watch as the instructor irons several fabrics that are related directly to the VDTA•SDTA attendee and their customer. ShowGuide | February 2015 1 PM – 4 PM Digi Die Cutting Club Workshop, Baby Love In the Hoop Burp Cloth 2:30 PM – 5 PM Room: S228 Instructor: DJ Anderson, RNK Distributing How much do you want to know and how far do you want to go? This class is not for beginners. We will look at advanced tools and work through advanced projects for those that want to know it all! (Using fabric from Shannon Fabrics) Hands-on workshop using Baby Lock embroidery machines Instructor: Hope Yoder, Designs by Hope Yoder Kit fee, $25/student payable to instructor at class time, includes: Digi Die Cutting Club CD, kit materials, thread and stabilizer use with written and video tutorials. Everyone leaves with a finished project. The Digi Die Cutting Club is the perfect combination of sewing machine embroidery and electronic die cutting for Brother ScanNCut and Silhouette Cameo Users. Join the fun, fast paced hands-on workshop designed to make embroidery trendy, innovative and fun. You must preregister for this workshop. Space is limited. Call 800-367-5651. 2 PM - 4:30 PM Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter (Open to Everyone!) Room: S226 Come see how the new Artistic Edge digital cutter and Simple Cut software is the perfect pair for your sewing, quilting and crafting customers. Experience firsthand how easy it is to create beautiful craft, quilting and home dec projects for your home using a variety of different mediums. These products are a great addition to any sewing machine or quilt store. Pre-register at http://www.etouches.com/edge. 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Make Money With Donuts In The Sewing Room Room: S229 Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee’s Attend this class and learn to make donuts with plenty of fiber and no calories! Beginning with the simple circle shape, there are many possibilities to enhance the wardrobe. Whether making a garment, trimming an edge with a ruffle, or creating a scarf, the versatile donut adds spice to any ensemble. Making donuts are great serger projects for the beginner or the well-seasoned stitcher! They can showcase many features and accessories on the sewing machine. One store sold over 100 of these at their sewing club! How sweet it is! 2:30 PM – 3 PM Stage Demo: Piece & Quilt in the Hoop; Quilt As You Go Projects Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Rita Guzzard, Rita’s Best Designs Rita Guzzard will demo piecing an 8” block in the hoop. After piecing, the block will be quilted in the hoop. She will then show her no bulk technique for joining the blocks. This technique is great for projects from something as small as a placemat to something as large as a king sized quilt. 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Celtic Ink Work Designs (Hands-on workshop) Room: S232 Instructor: Bobbie Bergquist, Quilters Treasure Kit fee, $15/student payable to instructor at class time, includes fabric, pattern, Fabrico Pen and printed directions. Do you want to increase sales? Learn to use Tsukineko Fabrico Pens to color. Celtic designs have stood the test of time and are just as popular today as they have been in the past. Do you love Celtic designs? Can you trace? Can you color between the lines? Create intricate Celtic Blocks with a piece of fabric and a Fabrico Ink Pen. Blocks can be used for quilts, clothing, pillows, bags and more. Bring to Class: black sharpie, pencil, eraser and ruler. The items you will receive in class can be available in your shop to increase sales. If you currently sell or would like to sell, Tsukineko Inks, these CD’s will bring in new customers. Email [email protected] with questions. (Open to Floriani Dealers and Staff ) Beyond the Introduction to Floriani Total Control -”U” Room: S231 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!)Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! Choose the brand of embroidery machine, the hoop, the design and play away while on the go! No need to be in your sewing room to let the creativity flow. 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM Blended Art, A Trendy Twist for Fabric Techniques Room: S230 Hands-on workshop using Digital Cutters Instructor: Bernie Griffith, B.Studio Designs Kit fee, $10/student payable to instructor at class time Craft cutters, embossers and crafting software have entered the home sewing industry with a splash. What does that mean for your business? Lots of opportunity! And all you have to do is provide a little support and a few supplies to bring customers into your store and keep them from buying from the internet. We are going to look at some easy-to-use software programs you can use in your store and some basic supplies you can have on hand for classes and clubs. This is a hands-on crafting class. You will leave with a project for your store, great ideas for future projects and an idea of what supplies you can to your inventory. Pre-register today by calling 800-367-5651. Class space limited. 3:30 PM – 4 PM Stage Demo: Introducing The Thread Director Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Lee Fletcher, The Thread Director Do you love the look of metallic and delicate thread but find it difficult to work to work with? A solution is available that now makes it easy. Come and see the all new Thread Director. 5 PM – 7 PM 10th Annual Dealer Town Hall Meeting Room: S233 Sponsored by Designs in Machine Embroidery Instructors: Eileen Roche, Designs in Machine Embroidery; Paul Ashworth, Bernina USA; Michael McDonagh, Janome America; Dean Shulman, Brother International; Steve Jeffery, Baby Lock USA; Katrina Helmkamp, SVP Worldwide; Ron Goldkorn, Sew Much More; John Douthat, AllBrands; Linda Zachman, Linda Z’s Sewing Center. Moderator, Wayne Walker Discover the latest secrets from industry leaders. The panel will share how you can capture total geographic market share, and they’ll introduce you to new products that sell themselves. You’ll learn how to choose the right technology that will boost your business, and you will hear exciting business solutions from other retailers. Pre-register at www.vdta.com. ShowGuide | February 2015 19 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 8:30 AM – 11 AM Stitch, Tangle & Bling! 8 AM – 9 AM How to Become A Gorilla Marketer Room: S233 (Using fabric from Shannon Fabrics) Room: S228 Instructor: Eddie Murib, EZ Vacuum Are you wondering where the future of business is going? Eddie Murib is an expert on retail marketing and will share with fellow dealers how to market, sell and demonstrate. Gorilla Marketing can change your business! 8 AM – 9:30 AM SewCess 2015: Maximizing Your Business Room: S230 Sponsored by Synchrony Financial First 200 to attend will receive a gift. • The Basics of Happy Customers & High Profit Sales By Paul LaPonte, Quality Sewing & Vacuum. In this presentation Paul LaPonte will share how he and his staff turn great customer service into great sales day in an day out. Topic will include selling top end machines, using trade ins and bundle pricing to increase sales and gross margins and how to sell more machines to your sewing machine repair customers. • Setting The Mood For Success By Hope Yoder of Designs by Hope Yoder Creating a successful event, from the inside out starts with setting the mood. Fashion a girlfriend’s getaway experience, selling the future one tip at a time. Achieve the results you want building excitement using easy steps, proven to increase sales •Ideas for growing your New Vacuum Sales By Eddie Schultz With the introduction of today’s top model sewing machines, many Sewing and Vacuum dealers have consistently grown their sewing business over the past several years but have found it hard to grow their new vacuum sales. How can you successfully position your store and train your staff to consistently grow both your Sewing and Vacuum businesses? Join Eddie Schultz of Issaquah Sewing & Vacuum as he shares his formula for growing his vacuum business while maintaining top performance in his sewing departments. 8 AM - 10:30 AM Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter (Open to Everyone!) Room: S226 Come see how the new Artistic Edge digital cutter and Simple Cut software is the perfect pair for your sewing, quilting and crafting customers. Experience firsthand how easy it is to create beautiful craft, quilting and home dec projects for your home using a variety of different mediums. These products are a great addition to any sewing machine or quilt store. Pre-register at www.etouches.com/edge. Hands on workshop using Baby Lock embroidery machines Instructor: Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva Kit fee, $20/student payable to instructor at class time Join Pam for inspiration while she shows you the step-by-step break down on how to create Zentangle® patterns. You’ll make several patterns, while learning the principles of Zentangle. Your kit will include supplies to make Zentangle tiles and four fabric blocks that can be sewn into a pillow, table runner or wall hanging. Be inspired by Pam’s trunk show as she shows you how you can enhance your home dec, quilting, garment and embroidery projects. You must pre-register for this workshop. Space is limited. Call 800-367-5651. 9 AM – 10:30 AM The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology To Increase Your Image, Sales & Profits Room: Exhibit Hall Model Store Instructor: Jim Rasmus, Retail Design Associates This seminar focuses on developing the right mix of store design, choosing the right fixtures and how to implement effective merchandise techniques in order for you to sell more products, parts, accessories and service. Incorporating Merchandising Psychology techniques with the Science behind store design when applied to a successful showroom layout will help you; control the customer, increase their awareness of the products within your store, increase product sales as well as increase impulse-purchases. We will show you how to create a successful “WOW” exterior image to attract new customers, create a “WOW” interior image to keep the customer, and how develop effective customer traffic flow to control the customer; how to select the “right” fixture for the right merchandise; and how to master the basics of effective product merchandising and product management. This proven seminar will reveal how you can begin immediately to increase overall sales and profits, especially “impulse” sales each and every day. 9 AM – 11 AM Rise & Shine With DIME Room: S229 Instructor: Eileen Roche, Designs in Machine Embroidery Join Eileen Roche and the DIME Inspiration team to learn how to make money hosting educational, fun and fresh events. You won’t believe how easy it is to play the host and count your profits! Doesn’t matter if you sell Baby Lock, Brother, Bernina, Pfaff or Viking -- every brand is a winner with DIME Inspiration. Enjoy brunch on us and play with our tools -- hoops, placement aids and more. 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Dyson: Learn How To Be A Successful Dyson Dealer & Warranty Center Room: S232 9 AM TO 5 PM Elna & Janome Dealer Training on the 900 Room: S227 8:30 AM - 10 AM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 9 AM – 6 PM Brother Machine Maintenance: PR1000e, XV8500D and ScanNCut Machines Room: S224 Instructors: Jesse Hartigan & the Dyson Service Team Learn how to sell Dyson in your store through demonstration and product knowledge. Learn about our warranty claim process and ask questions on how to service products. Learn why Dyson is different and speak to a representative about becoming a Dyson dealer and warranty center. (Open to Everyone!)Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! 8:30 TO 11:30 AM Topline Overview of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D Room: S221 We will review the major features of THE Dream Machine, Innov-is XV8500D that are wowing your customers. You will work with the new scanning process to create a line image and an illustration. You will learn how to add stippling using the built-in shapes and add stippling to an item that has been previously embroidered or appliqued. See how the “camera realistic stitch preview” feature can make your sewing easier and more fun. Practice stitching with the MuVit Digital Dual Feed Foot on its own and with the new couching foot. No charge for the class; attendance limited to Authorized Brother Innov-is dealers only. 20 During this class, will take the machine completely apart and go through the entire machine including removing the step motors, circuit boards, thread cutter unit, tension unit, and more. This class will cover every aspect of the machine including errors and troubleshooting. For Janome and Elna Dealers Only. This 3-day, hands-on session will cover basic machine maintenance for THE Dream Machine XV8500D including calibration of the LED and camera functions; troubleshooting and problem isolation on the PR multineedle series and operation theory and problem isolation for the ScanNCut machine. Please bring the following tools: metric wrenches, metric Allen Key set, Phillips screwdriver, Offset Phillips and straight blade screwdriver, #20 Torx Drive, needle nose pliers. The class is FREE and open to Authorized Brother Innov-is Dealers only. Visit www.brothersupport.com to register. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Alex Anderson Introduces Quilters Select Room: S231 9:30 AM – 11 AM Technology To Grow Your Business Room: S233 Sponsored by iRobot Corporation. Presented by Michael McDonagh Attend this class and learn what new features are on the sewing horizon. See how Janome, Elna, and Artistic can grow your business through technology. ShowGuide | February 2015 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Trade Marketing: How To Display Products to Maximize Sales Room: S232 Instructor: Bill Butler, BERNINA of America Learn three easy steps to grow sales, build demand for your store and the products you sell. Learn the secrets to optimize the presentation of products in your store and understand the importance and mechanics of managing stock replacement. 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Sewing Demographics & Buying Behavior Room: S230 Instructor: Mike Perich, BREWER Sewing Supplies Division Join Mike for a discussion of current trends and shopping patterns of sewers and quilters. The class will cover how they shop, what channels they shop, and how they differentiate by age group. 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!) Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! 10:30 AM – 12 PM NOON Beyond the Introduction to Floriani MDQ II Quilting Software (Open to Floriani Dealers & Staff ) Room: S231 Instructor: Mark Garetz, RNK Distributing, Assisted by DJ Anderson Learn the limits of MDQ II. What sets it apart from other Quilting Programs and how to teach the advanced projects that will have Quilters buying Embroidery Machines? This is an advanced class for those who want to know more than how to sell it. 10:45 AM - 1 PM Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter (Open to Everyone!) Room: S226 Come see how the new Artistic Edge digital cutter and Simple Cut software is the perfect pair for your sewing, quilting and crafting customers. Experience firsthand how easy it is to create beautiful craft, quilting and home dec projects for your home. Pre-register at http://www.etouches.com/edge. 11 AM - 5 PM Exhibit Hall Open 11:30 AM – 12 PM NOON Stage Demo: Introducing The Thread Director Exhibit Hall Demo Stage 11 AM – 12:15 PM Central Vac Education Track 2015: Marketing Central Vacuums….Your Greatest Need! Room: S232 Instructor: Grant Olewiler, MD Manufacturing Especially designed for central vacuum industry veterans, this is one seminar you do not want to miss. You will be challenged to take an introspective look at your company and chart a course for your future. Includes “Five Ways to Get a Head of Your Market.” From lead generation to time management, this one seminar could be the greatest influence in your C-VAC business for years to come. Pre-register at www.builtinvacuum.com/vdtaseminar 12:30 PM – 1 PM Central Vac Education Track 2015: Hose Management….Add Value to Your Central Vacuum Business Room: S232 Instructor: Grant Olewiler, MD Manufacturing Find out how central vacuum dealers are adding tremendous profit selling hose management through Hide-a-Hose® and Doc-it®. Provide the “Wow” factor while creating added value with enhanced convenience for clients for both upgrades and new installs. This seminar will take the mystery out of the marketing, pricing, profitability, and installation. Pre-register at www.builtinvacuum.com/vdtaseminar 12:30 PM – 1 PM Stage Demo: See JMM’s New Tablet Apps for TRS Point of Sale Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Joe Martinez, JMM Software Come and see JMM’s new tablet apps for TRS Point of Sale. Receive orders, add photos, update inventory, ring up sales, cutting table and more. All from your tablet. New eCommerce module syncs TRS with your web store automatically. 12:30 PM – 2 PM Introducing the Sewing Industry to 3D Printing Machines (Open to All Retailers & Staff ) Room: S231 Instructor: Mark Garetz, RNK Distributing If you have seen them, you know they captivate the attention of anyone. Young, old, male, female, we all like to watch them run. Sort-of-like and Embroidery Machine! There were times when some declared, “Vacuums Have No Place in a Sewing Store”! Yet, there have been millions made in the vacuum industry by sewing dealers. The 3D Printers are projected to lead the New Wave in Technology, and we can stand by and watch it happen, or we can be those that Make It Happen! Come see for yourself, it could be the best hour and half you invest for your business! 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Totally Terrific Trims Room: S229 Instructor: Andrew Ngai, Wonderfil Specialty Threads Accounting for 40% of thread used in every stitch, it affects your projects from start to finish. Learn why it matters and how prewounds can improve stitch quality. See the difference that bobbin thread makes. Instructor: Emma Seabrooke, Sewkeyse Dealers would you like to show off those great sergers that you sell? Well, read the ad below and come learn how to teach these techniques so your sergers will become a more valuable machine for your clients and give your instructors more opportunity to make those sergers shine. Have you ever looked for a trim to match a garment or tried to find something to finish an edge or create a special detail that you have seen on a garment and they don’t sell this trim or edging at the local stores. How would you like to make your own special trims, details, etc. You can with a serger, my Stay Tapes, some fabulous threads and some class time with me. These are not hard to do, can be matched easily to your garment, applied by machine or by hand, and will get you many compliments. Come see some samples trims, edgings, self-made tiny lacey like trims or larger lace like trims, flat trims to finish an edge around a front placket or create your own Chanel like trim, or put tiny trim between fabrics. I want to get you motivated and learn the simple way to turn a nice garment into classic one. 11 AM – 12 PM NOON Using Bags As A Palette to Sell Room: S230 1 PM – 3 PM A Look into the Future: The Vacuum Demos, Instructor: Lee Fletcher, The Thread Director Do you love the look of metallic and delicate thread but find it difficult to work to work with? A solution is available that now makes it easy. Come and see the all new Thread Director. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Bobbin Thread – Too Important To Ignore Room: S233 Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee’s Use bag classes as an opportunity to promote every machine you have in your store – embroidery machines, quilting machines, sergers as well as basic machines. These classes work for the beginner as well as the experienced stitcher. Expand the opportunity to showcase specialty feet by adding detail that makes the professional finish. Proper applications for corded piping, zippers, straps, and appropriate hardware makes bags fun and easy to make. Quick, finished projects make happy customers. Products & Business Methods That Can Increase Your Business 20% in the Next 60 Days Room: S233 Instructor: Travis Hickey, Tacony Corporation This is a must see seminar for all vacuum and sewing dealers! MUST SEE! ShowGuide | February 2015 21 1 PM - 2:30 PM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!)Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! Choose the brand of embroidery machine, the hoop, the design and play away while on the go! No need to be in your sewing room to let the creativity flow. 1 PM – 4 PM Digi Die Cutting Workshop, Enter Your Pin “Flocked Heat Transfer Vinyl” (Using fabric from Shannon Fabrics) Room: S228 Hands-on workshop using Baby Lock embroidery machines Instructor: Hope Yoder, Designs by Hope Yoder Kit fee, $25/student payable to instructor at class time, includes: Digi Die Cutting Club CD, kit materials, thread and stabilizer use with written and video tutorials. Everyone leaves with a finished project. The Digi Die Cutting Club is the perfect combination of sewing machine embroidery and electronic die cutting for Brother ScanNCut and Silhouette Cameo Users. Join the fun, fast paced hands-on workshop designed to make embroidery trendy, innovative and fun! You must pre-register for this workshop. Space is limited. Call 800-367-5651. 1:30 PM – 2 PM Stage Demo: “Press Perfect” Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Steve Butler, Clover Needlecraft, Inc. Clover and Joan Hawley have created a number of new tools for the pressing station. This area in our swing world has been neglected for years but our needs are present. These tools finally address the solution. 2 PM – 3 PM Understanding the Industry & Recognizing the Opportunities for Marketing “Commercial Wet/ Dry Vacuum Systems” Room: S229 Instructor: Trail DeGondea, Cyclo Vac In this high overview wet/dry seminar we will educate you on the benefits of offering wet/dry systems for restaurants, veterinarians, car detailing and other specialty industries. We will also have an industry leader with us that will walk you through the process from concept to implementation for your end users. The wet/dry commercial market customer is very specialized and unique individual that demands expert professionals to offer these products. If you are looking to diversify your company and you seek new opportunities this could be a very eye opening seminar for you. The seating space is limited for this seminar and will only be for the first 25 people that RSVP. Please RSVP to: [email protected]. 2 PM – 4 PM Generations Embroidery & B. Studio Designs Introduce.... Room: S232 Instructors: Bernie Griffith, B. Studio Designs & Neil Kelly, Generations Software for a New Generation of Customers and Dealer Sales and Support Programs that Boost Profits. To find out more, attend this class and preview the new products and dealer programs. 2 PM - 4:30 PM Artistic Edge: Everything You Never Knew You Could Do With A Digital Cutter (Open to Everyone!) Room: S226 Come see how the new Artistic Edge digital cutter and Simple Cut software is the perfect pair for your sewing, quilting and crafting customers. Experience firsthand how easy it is to create beautiful craft, quilting and home dec projects for your home using a variety of different mediums. These products are a great addition to any sewing machine or quilt store, as it helps sell a lot of the merchandise that you already carry in stock but gives it a whole new direction! Pre-register at http://www.etouches.com/edge. 22 3:15 PM – 4 PM Stage Demo: Piece & Quilt in the Hoop; Quilt As You Go Projects Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Rita Guzzard, Rita’s Best Designs Rita Guzzard will demo piecing an 8” block in the hoop. After piecing, the block will be quilted in the hoop. She will then show her no bulk technique for joining the blocks. This technique is great for projects from something as small as a placemat to something as large as a king sized quilt. 3:30 PM – 4 PM Stage Demo: How to Sew Knits Like a Pro Using Stay Tapes Exhibit Hall Demo Stage Instructor: Emma Seabrooke, SewkeysE All the little things you do while sewing with knits can add up to a very big difference in how the finished garment looks. Watch while Emma shows you an assortment of different knits and how to make stronger shoulder seams, straight side seams, hems on all types of knit fabrics and an easy finish for your necklines. Take these ideas back and teach them to your customers. 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM AcuDesign: The Everyone Embroidery App Room: S225 (Open to Everyone!) Pre-register at www.etouches.com/acudesign Finally an inexpensive embroidery layout program that works with the touch of a finger! Come check out the new AcuDesign app that gives your customer so many new ways to manipulate and layout embroidery designs, in multiple embroidery design formats! Choose the brand of embroidery machine, the hoop, the design and play away while on the go! No need to be in your sewing room to let the creativity flow. 4 PM - 5 PM Dealer Appreciation Social Event Exhibit Hall Food and drink will be served in the Exhibit Hall. Door prizes will be given away and awards will be announced by the Exhibit Hall stage. 5:30 PM - 9 PM VDTA Charity Night & Tournament Exhibit Hall Cheer on your friends at the charity tournament and support the industry’s Bernie Epstein/VDTA Scholarship Fund, a member benefit of the VDTA•SDTA. You can spin to win prizes on the wheel. Each $20 donation to the scholarship fund wins a prize. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH 9 AM - 12 PM NOON Exhibit Hall Open 9 AM – 10 AM Let’s Go Clubbing! Room: S232 Instructor: Bernie Griffith, B.Studio Designs Instead of listing all the reasons that clubs don’t help generate sales in your stores like: • The customers already own a machine • Education costs too much for my store to handle • We just had a big event in our store • We just don’t get enough interest in clubs and classes • My customers take classes online now so we don’t need to schedule them • Everyone is so busy they just aren’t interested • I don’t have the staff to handle classes • Those people who bought off the Internet ask about classes and we say no! Let’s look at how to run a fun, interesting and well attended club that keep them coming back, buying product, and bringing their friends with them ShowGuide | February 2015 9 AM – 10 AM Totally Terrific Trims Room: S233 Instructor: Emma Seabrooke, Sewkeyse Dealers would you like to show off those great sergers that you sell? Well, read the ad below and come learn how to teach these techniques so your sergers will become a more valuable machine for your clients and give your instructors more opportunity to make those sergers shine. Have you ever looked for a trim to match a garment or tried to find something to finish an edge or create a special detail that you have seen on a garment and they don’t sell this trim or edging at the local stores. How would you like to make your own special trims, details, etc. You can with a serger, my Stay Tapes, some fabulous threads and some class time with me. These are not hard to do, can be matched easily to your garment, applied by machine or by hand, and will get you many compliments. Come see some samples trims, edgings, self-made tiny lacey like trims or larger lace like trims, flat trims to finish an edge around a front placket or create your own Chanel like trim, or put tiny trim between fabrics. I want to get you motivated and learn the simple way to turn a nice garment into classic one. 20 & 30 YEAR MEMBERS TO BE HONORED AT 2015 CONVENTION 20-YEAR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SVP Worldwide Tip Top Parts LaVergne, TN Surrey, BC Canada 20-YEAR INDEPENDENT DEALER MEMBERS Myers Sewing Machine Co. A To Z Vacuum Inc. National Floor Care Reading, PA Sun City, AZ AAA Vacuum & Sewing Poway Vacuum Cupertino, CA Poway, CA All Brand Vacuum Rickman’s Central Vac Co. Portland, ME Lorton, VA AllBrands.com Sew & Vac #1 Staples Sew & Vac Baton Rouge, LA Wisconsin Rapids, WI Bill Lindsay’s Sweeper Mart T&H Sweeper Massillon, OH Muncie, IN 8 AM – 9:30 AM The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology To Increase Your Image, Sales & Profits Room: Exhibit Hall Model Store CJ Central Vacuum The Fabric Center Bradenton, FL Morris, IL Cable’s Sewing Mach The Vacuum Center Vandelia, IL Enid, OK Instructor: Jim Rasmus, Retail Design Associates This seminar focuses on developing the right mix of store design, choosing the right fixtures and how to implement effective merchandise techniques in order for you to sell more products, parts, accessories and service. Incorporating Merchandising Psychology techniques with the Science behind store design when applied to a successful showroom layout will help you; control the customer, increase their awareness of the products within your store, increase product sales as well as increase impulse-purchases. We will show you how to create a successful “WOW” exterior image to attract new customers, create a “WOW” interior image to keep the customer, and how develop effective customer traffic flow to control the customer; how to select the “right” fixture for the right merchandise; and how to master the basics of effective product merchandising and product management. This proven seminar will reveal how you can begin immediately to increase overall sales and profits, especially “impulse” sales each and every day. Center Vac & Sew Vac Depot, Inc. Kennewick, WA Nixon, TX Jasper Vac ‘n Sew Inc. Vacuum Center of NMB Inc. Jasper, IN North Myrtle Beach, SC Jeff ’s Vacuum Center Vacuum Systems Management Watertown, SD Valley View, OH Gran Central Vacuum Vacuum Vendor & Janitorial Polson, MT Provo, UT McDougal Sewing Center Vacuums Etc Katy, TX Woodstock, GA Muday Sewing Center Windsor Vacuum St. Joseph, MI Des Moines, IA 30-YEAR INDEPENDENT DEALER MEMBERS McHardy Vacuum Service All Makes Vacuum Cleaner Co. Metroplex Specialties 9 AM – 10 AM Create A Search Engine Magnet for Your Top Products Room: S229 Instructor: Sean Roylance, Like Sew Sixty to 80% of consumers use Google to find local companies instead of using the Yellow Pages. Learn simple SEO techniques you can employ in 15 minutes a day to attract new customers through Google. 9 AM – 11 AM Applique For Cheaters (Hands-on Workshop) Room: S230 Instructor: Bobbie Bergquist, Quilter’s Treasure Kit fee, $45/student, payable to the instructor at class time, includes a 10” x 16” top, marbled fabric, leadline, 6 Tsukineko Fabrico pens, full size pattern and instructions, complete tool kit includes Roxanne Glue-basteit & applicator, Aleene’s Tacky Glue & applicator, Sixth Finger, & presser. You can now offer your customers a way to applique with the speed of raw edge and the look of needle turn. Are they intimidated by appliqué? Do they have no interest or time to do needle turn? If so, this workshop is for you! Now you can learn a quick, easy and fun way to appliqué, and you can share this technique with your customers! You will be able to convert appliqué patterns and apply this simple technique. Use patterns from any designer no matter what the method used, or design your own. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time. It is quick, fun and easy, with reinforced edges strong enough to use and wash. What more could you want? This workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels. Bring to Class: Bring paper scissors & small sharp scissors. (Some will be available in class if needed) The items you will receive in class can be available in your shop to increase sales. Contact Bobbie at [email protected] if you have any questions. Colorado Springs, CO London, Ontario Canada Cleveland Heights, OH Lewisville, TX Arbor Vacuum Midwest Sewing Center Ann Arbor, MI Wichita, KS B&D Vacuum Sales & Service Modern Appliance Co. Southgate, MI Lynbrook, NY Bay Cities Vacuum & Sewing Center Montavilla Sewing & Appliance Center Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Portland, OR Best-Vac Sudberry Vacuum Sales & Service St. Charles, IL Dupage Vacuum Inc. Wheaton, IL Husker Sewing & Vacuum Lincoln, NE Lexington Vacuum Cleaners Albany, NY ShowGuide | February 2015 Sudbury, Ontario Canada Vac World Portage, MI Vacuum Services, Inc. Oakland, CA T & R Distributors Grand Island, NE 23 INDUSTRY LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO 2015 HALL OF FAME John Douthat Nancy Burg Ted Rookstool Ronald Johnson Ron & Marilyn Gattinella Darrell Jensen Peter Pavlick June Mellinger Award Ceremony Feb. 7, Las Vegas Convention Center N ine industry leaders are being inducted into the VDTA•SDTA Hall of Fame during the VDTA•SDTA Trade Show and Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Inductees for 2015 will be Nancy Burg of Janome America in Mahwah, NJ, John Douthat of AllBrands.com in Baton, Rouge, LA, Darrell Jensen of B&J Sewing in Faribault, MN, Ron & Marilyn Gattinella of Close to Home in Glastonbury, CT, Ronald Johnson of Husker Sew Vac in Lincoln, NE, June Mellinger of Brother International Corporation, Peter Pavlick of AMETEK in Kent, OH, and Ted Rookstool of Sunheat International in Grand Island, NE. Each inductee will be honored during the convention at an award’s ceremony to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center at 6:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 7. 24 During the ceremony, each inductee will be recognized and a plaque will be presented to each. A plaque will also be placed in the VDTA•SDTA Hall of Fame. Being inducted into the VDTA•SDTA Hall of Fame is a high honor for professionals in the floor care and sewing industry. Those who hold the classification have over 20 years of experience working in the industry. They have conducted business in such a manner to always reflect favorably on the industry and they have contributed as a leader in some fashion as to better the organization as a whole. Please join us as we honor these leaders who have made a significant impact on our industry. ShowGuide | February 2015 SPIN TO WIN PRIZES DURING 2015 CHARITY NIGHT EVERY SPIN WINS A PRIZE! Feb. 9 th • Fresh Wave Gift Basket Courtesy of Fresh Wave MSRP $75 • Dyson DC59 Motorhead Courtesy of Dyson MSRP $549.99 Each $ donatio 20 n a spin o gets n wheel t the o great p win rizes! @ 5:30 pm LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER • Royal Dealer Display Courtesy of TTi Floor Care MSRP $300 • 1 Case BeatsAll Grout & Tile Cleaner Courtesy of BeatsAll Solutions MSRP $240 • Panasonic MC-UG323 Upright Vacuum Courtesy of Steel City Vacuum Co. MSRP $169.99 • Hello Kitty Sewing Machine Courtesy of Janome America MSRP $499 • Fantwistic Quilt Design CD Courtesy of Rita’s Best Designs MSRP $31.25 • 4 Galllon Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum Courtesy of ProTeam MSRP $79.99 • (2) Amico MR-75 Courtesy of Vapamore MSRP $99 each • Shirley Sewing Cabinet Courtesy of Arrow & Kangaroo Cabinets MSRP $309.99 • 10 Items from Press Perfect Collection Courtesy of Clover Needlecraft, Inc. MSRP $278 • Quilter’s Combo, Quilter’s Combo + Electric Sharpener (12) TrueGrips Courtesy of TrueCut MSRP $268.05 • (6) HOST Carpet Cleaning Kits Courtesy of HOST/Racine Industries MSRP $29.70 each Las Vegas Convention Center • 10 Design Sets Courtesy of B. Studio Designs MSRP $399.99 SPONSORED BY • TurboCat Zoom Powerhead Courtesy of H-P Products MSRP $149 • Autographed Copy of “Filling The Glass” Courtesy of Keynote Speaker Barry Maher MSRP $19.95 • Wonder Clips 50 pk Assortment, Wonder Clips JUMBO Neon 24 pk Courtesy of Clover Needlecraft, Inc. MSRP $71.85 • Press Perfect Essentials 10 pc Collection Courtesy of Clover Needlecraft, Inc. MSRP $237.70 • Royal Metal Upright Courtesy of TTI FloorCare MSRP $699 • 3 Cirrus Corded Stick Vacuums Courtesy of ESSCO MSRP $109 Each • Cuddle Quilt/Blanket Courtesy of Shannon Fabrics MSRP $125-$150 $500 CASH DRAWING at 2015 Convention! • 91MV Cabinet w/Metallic, Silk Finish Multi 50wt Fine Embroidery Cotton 60wt Courtesy of Mettler Amann USA MSRP $1,315.80 • Cool Zone “Dry” Misting Fan with Mosquito Repeller Courtesy of SUNHEAT INTERNATIONAL MSRP $399 • Eureka AirSpeed One Turbo upright vacuum with AirSpeed Technology Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $38 • $100 Visa Gift Card Courtesy of Synchrony Financial • EL2003A Electrolux Limited Edition RealTree Xtra Ergorapido Camo 2-in-1 Hand/Stick Vacuum, Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $199.99 • Gift Basket Courtesy of Ghee’s Value $100 FEB. 9TH - 4-5 PM • New 64 Color Dream Assortment 30 wt. Cotton Courtesy of Sulky of America MSRP $339.95 • Eureka AirSpeed One Pet upright vacuum with AirSpeed Technology Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP TBA • Free Custom Digitized Design (Up to 4,000 stitches) Courtesy of UniversalDigitizing.com Value $29.95 PRIZES INCLUDE A KINDLE OR AN IPAD MINI DURING THE DEALER APPRECIATION SOCIAL EVENT • (4) Micro-Embroidery Thread Courtesy of RNK Distributing MSRP $199 each • Dyson V6 Absolute Courtesy of Dyson MSRP $599.99 • shortE Courtesy of dime MSRP $999 REGISTER TO WIN PRIZES! • 10-Cup Programmable Thermal Coffee Maker Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $99.99 • Classic Slow Cooker Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $59.99 • WINBOT W730 Window Cleaning Robot Courtesy of Ecovacs Robotics MSRP $399.99 • 2-Slice, Wide Slots Programmable Toaster Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $59.99 • (4) Appli-Stitch Gift Package Courtesy of RNK Distributing MSRP $100 each • Tabletop 5-Speed Blender Courtesy of Electrolux MSRP $129.99 Happy Trails begin at Fashion Sewing Cabinets of America. ShowGuide | February 2015 Come to our Round Ups at booth #449, February 8 & 9 at 2 pm for a chance to win a $500 CASH DRAWING each day. Drop by early to enter and see the newest innovations in the industry. Must be present to win. See ya there pardner! 25 WELCOME TO THE CONVENTION From Your Associate Members A.E. Carter Distributing APC Filtration Inc. AVAC Corporation Avnan Electro Inc. Alutron Modules Inc. Ametek Lamb Electric Division Arrow Sewing Cabinets Baby Lock USA Baker McMillen Co. Bernina of America Bissell Inc. Boss Cleaning Equipment Branofilter Briton Leap Inc. Brother International Corp. Buckeye Vacuum Cleaner Supply Co. CWP Technologies Cana-Vac Systems Inc. Canplas Ind. Ltd. Clover Needlecraft Inc. 26 Coats & Clark Cyclo Vac/Industries TroVac LtEE DESCO Vacuum Cleaner Supply Domel Dyson Inc. ESSCO Electro Motor LLC Electrolux Canada Electrolux Central Vac Systems Electrolux Home Care Products NA Elna USA EnviroCare Technologies Euro-Notions Euro-Pro Famore Cutlery Flexaust TUEC Flexible Technologies Floor Care Equipment Genvac Grand River Rubber & Plastic Gutermann of America Inc. HAAN Corporation Home Care Products Inc. HOST/Racine Ind. HP Products/VACUFLO Handi Quilter Inc. Hide-A-Hose iRobot Corporation JKL Global Sales Janome America Inc. Johnny Vac Joya Distributing Juki America Inc. Kent Investments/Carpet Express Kirby Homecare Products Lindsay Manufacturing Inc./Vacumaid Lindhaus USA Mami Robot USA Miele Inc. MD Manufacturing Myraton Industries Nadair International Northwest Wholesale/ESSCO Panasonic Company Plastiflex Company Inc. Pro-Line Distributing Pro-team BackPack Vacuums RexAir Inc. Riccar America RNK Distributing / Floriani SEBO America LLC SVP Sewing Worldwide Inc. Schoettler Research/Eng. Simplicity Vacuum Cleaners Sirena Inc. Siriani & Associates Steel City Vacuum Co. Inc. Suzhou Minkang Filter Co. LTD Synchrony Financial TCF Inventory Finance Tacony Corporation Thorne Electric Co. The Wool Shop Tip Top Parts Tri-Technical Systems, Inc. VacPros To join this list of Associate Members or for information on how to contact any of the Associate Members, please ShowGuide 2015 •SDTA| February call VDTA at 800-367-5651. THE SEWING DEALER ROUNDTABLE OPEN DISCUSSION THE POWERHOUSE At the VDTA•SDTA Las Vegas Convention & Trade Show February 7 2 pm – 4 pm Room S232 ROUNDTABLE BY DEALERS FOR DEALERS REGISTER ONLINE! THIS IS YOUR DEALER MEETING This is YOUR opportunity to share in an open discussion of topics that directly impacts YOUR Sewing Related Business with YOUR Fellow Dealers! DOOR PRIZES & FUN ! AYS GIVEAW Mary Hess, Oklahoma Paul LaPonte, Seattle, WA, will be City, OK, will focus on the moderator of this “Selection, Training & Engagement.” She exciting new event will share how to get and will introduce every person on your the panelists. team synchronized to the mission of your organization. George Moore, Los Angeles, CA, will discuss “Sales Per Hour” – a tool to base your commission structure as well as employee motivation and management. PowerHouse Sponsors: Barbara Perry, Buffalo, NY, will share how important it is to entertain your core customers as well as get new ones. She will tell you how easy it is to make this happen. Eric Lopez, Salt Lake City, UT, will share do’s and don’ts on how to entice a current employee to become your succession plan. His topic is “First Step to a Succession Plan.” Jared Madison, Nashville, TN, will talk about how important it is to have the ability to repair machines in your shop. You are losing sales and profits if you don’t! Denise Lopez, Salt Lake City, UT, will share ideas on pursuing the “guy quilters” in the industry. Carmen LaPonte, Seattle, WA, will share the philosophy and methods that Quality Sewing & Vacuum uses for higher return on advertising investment. She will share effective marketing & advertising ideas for 2015. The Panel for the 2015 Powerhouse Sewing Dealer Roundtable Open Discussion is of varied age and years of experience in an effort to provide multiple perspectives on the subjects or topics. We want to take this opportunity to thank Paul LaPonte (Quality Sewing) for not only agreeing to be on the panel, but serving as Moderator of the Roundtable Discussion. www.vdta.com • 800-367-5651 ShowGuide | February 2015 27 28 ShowGuide | February 2015 MASTER CSE DESIGNATIONS TO BE AWARDED During the 2015 VDTA•SDTA Trade Show & Convention, Pam Damour of The Decorating Diva, Colleen Wright of Sew With Colleen, and Carrie Jarvis of The Top Stitch will be honored during Award’s Night on February 7 with the Master Certified Sewing Educator (CSE) designation. The CSE program is a certification for professional sewing educators. This program was established by the Sewing Dealers Trade Association to help professional sewing educators learn more about the industry and obtain their credits from industry trade events as well as selected consumer shows. The educators achieve the Master CSE award have consistently demonstrated their dedication to the sewing industry through the numerous educational programs. Pam, Colleen, and Carrie have gone Pam Damour above and beyond to help promote sewing educators and sewing enthusiasts across the country. Upon hearing that they will be the recipients of the Master CSE designation, these professional educators were thrilled! They are members of SEA and are honored to be among those with this designation. They view this as a great opportunity to work with teachers wanting to become certified. Colleen Wright Carrie Jarvis Making the World a Softer Place™ Cuddle Plush • Faux Fur • Silky Satin Cuddle Suede • Soft Cuddle Booth #540 www.shannonfabrics.com • [email protected] • Toll Free: 866.624.5252 ShowGuide | February 2015 29 10th Annual Dealer Town Hall Meeting February 8th, 2015 * Las Vegas, Nevada Discover the Latest Secrets from Industry Leaders! Eileen Roche Expert and Editor, Designs in Machine Embroidery Michael McDonagh Paul Ashworth President Bernina USA PresidentVP & CEO Executive & CFO JANOME of Janome America AMERICA Want to know their secrets to success? • Capture total geographic market share • Introduce new products that sell themselves • Choosing the right technology that will boost your business • Make the most of social media and selling online Dean Shulman Senior Vice President Brother International Corporation Ron Goldkorn Sew Much More Since 1984 Katrina Helmkamp Steve Jeffery Chief Executive Officer SVP Worldwide John Douthat Allbrands Owner & Technician Since 1976 Sr. Vice President Tacony Corporation President Baby Lock USA Linda Zachman Linda Z’s Sewing Center Since 1967 • Hear exciting solutions from other retailers • Be part of the most interactive meeting to date! Wayne Walker SDTA/VDTA Town Hall Moderator SPONSORED BY Register At vdta.com or Call | 800-367-5651 30 ShowGuide February 2015 DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY It’s Going to Be a Great Convention! Special Gifts for attendees at Keynote! Prizes at Trivia Night Prior to Opening Ceremonies! Giveaways at Cocktail Party! Goodies for all who attend SewCess! Door Prize at SewCess! Prizes at Dealer Appreciation Social Event! 8-1 Feb. 15 20 vents Gifts, Drawings & Prizes Courtesy of: Gifts, Drawings & Prizes at PowerHouse Dealer Roundtable! Cash Drawings from Fashion Cabinets! as g e V 0 Las iRobot Steel City Vacuum Fashion Cabinets Synchrony Financial Shepard Exposition Services The Nostalgics Band Shannon Fabrics Sebo HoopSisters Famore Cutlery RNK Distributing Keynote Barry Maher Sirena Vapamore ee Som n Feb. 6 g e b i Domel Margaritaville Floriani Reliable Corporation TTi Floor Care Original Sewing & Quilt Expo/F&W Tacony Corporation Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Janome America Elna Brother International Lampe Berger SVP Worldwide Designs By Hope Yoder You can’t contain creativity. It’s brave, beautiful and utterly captivating. A d th An that at’s at ’s why why we lo ove Int ntre r ss re ssa® a® p pre reemi mium um allll-p -pur -p urrpo ose tthr hrea hr e d. D ea Des esig es iggne n d to 1 cor o e st s ru uct c ur uree th t at at’s ’ss str tron onge g r than ge n staand ndar aarrd sp pun n pol olyyeest ster er thr hrea e ds ea d . You u can a Whet Wh e he et h r yo y u’re ree upd da your yo ur hom omee’ss de om deco corr or fash hio oni n ngg that haat sp pec e ia iall ! " # # all wrapped in one powerful mini-spool.l Intressa thread is made in the USA. w ww. www. ww w See eW eWha ha tM ha t at a ter er ia ialilize i ze z es. s . com s. co om | 8 80 00 0..84 8 4 7.3 323 235 ShowGuide | February 2015 31 32 ShowGuide | February 2015 PRODUCT NEW SHOWCASE Win one of the new products on display. Vote for your favorite new product in each category and you could win one of the new products on display. Use the official ballot that was enclosed with your badge. Voting ends Feb. 9th at noon. First place trophies will be awarded for each category. Winners will be announced Feb. 8 at 4 pm. American & Efird – Booth 942 Thread Gift and Value Packs American & Efird proudly showcases thread gift and value packs – MaxiLock® for serging, Intressa® for all-purpose sewing, Robison-Anton® for embroidery and Signature® for quilting. Brother International – Booth 513 THE Dream Machine™ XV5800D, NQ3500D & PE540D Only Brother holds the key to unlock the Disney Magic on these new combo and embroidery machines. From THE Dream Machine with its long list of amazing industry-first features to the very affordable embroidery-only PE540D, the embroidery magic is alive – only from Brother. Brother International – Booth 513 NQ1300PRW, NQ900PRW, NQ700PRW Meet the next generation of quilting, sewing and embroidery machines from Brother. They include five fabulous models in the Q-Series, three of which are Project Runway Limited Edition fashionfocused models. Look for queen-sized workspaces, quality sewing functions in models that are quite affordable. Brother International – Booth 513 Nickelodeon™ Embroidery Collection CDs Introducing four new embroidery collection CDs from Nickelodeon™. Each collection contains 25 4”x 4” embroidery designs. Choose from SpongeBob, Bubble Guppies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Dora the Explorer. ShowGuide | February 2015 33 Designs In Machine Embroidery – Booth 553 Brother International – Booth 513 shortE shortE is the embroidery short art with a long reach! Easily create one-of-a-kind quilts using the patent pending shortE quilt frame system. The compact frame design works with a single needle embroidery machine to hold bulky quilts out of the way. The shortE is designed to work in tandem with the Snap Hoop Monster for quick and simple re-hooping right under the needle. With shortE holding the weight of the quilt and Snap Hoop Monster creating the tension, quilting large quilts with a single needle machine is a breeze. ScanNCut Accessories Follow your imagination with new accessories for Brother’s popular ScanNCut machine: Rhinestone Starter Kit, Printable Sticker Kit, Heat Applied Cutting Materials and a stylish Rolling Tote Bag. Dyson – Booth 801 Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Allergy, Dyson V6 Absolute The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal vacuum is the first upright vacuum with Dyson Cinetic™ science. It’s our biggest technological breakthrough since the first Dyson vacuum: it has been engineered to solve the problem of cyclones clogging and losing suction. So while all others lose suction, only Dyson Cinetic™ science doesn’t.1 FreshWave / OMI Industries – Booth 725 The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal vacuum has better overall performance than any other vacuum. It has the highest geometric average when carpet, hard floor and creviced hard floor pick-up results are combined. That’s tested against the upright market, dust-loaded. Inside the machine, 35 Dyson Cinetic™ tips oscillate 5,000 times every second. They generate high centrifugal forces to separate the microscopic dust that clogs other vacuums. In fact, Dyson Cinetic™ science is so efficient that there’s no need for a pre-motor filter. So unlike with other vacuums, there are no dirty filters to wash or replace. 1. Historically, manufacturers based “no loss of suction” claims on a single test that can be completed before a vacuum’s bin is full. We repeat that test to bin full 100s of times consecutively, amounting to 10 years’ worth of test dust, to ensure vacuums containing Dyson Cinetic™ science maintain constant suction. 34 FreshWave Fresh POD The Fresh Wave Fresh Pod is designed for unobtrusive odor elimination in tight spaces. Adheres to any clean, flat surface to provide continuous odor elimination, 24/7. Refillable with Fresh Wave Pearl Packs and lasts up to 60 days. Eclipse Quilting – Booth 956 My Quilt Bug Bobbin Winder My Quilt Bug Bobbin Winder winds large bobbins as well as small bobbins. Handi Quilter – Booth 949 HQ Infinity 26 Handi Quilter’s new 26 inch quilting machine is the most advanced and feature-rich machine in the market today. Discover why this is the absolute best way for your customer to finish quilts. ShowGuide | February 2015 H-P Products Central Vacuums – Booth 713 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Spider Fighter H-P Central Vac’s Spider Fighter accessory kit consists of three extension wands and a crevice tool that reaches up to 57”. Insect phobia sufferers will appreciate removing insects from afar and not having to feel the crunch of exoskeletons inside a paper towel. Spider Fighter can be easily used with any central vacuum system. Users simply attach the Spider Fighter wands to their vacuum hose, aim it at the arachnid, moth, housefly or other targeted insect and let the power of the central vacuum system whisk them to a sealed dirt canister. The Spider Fighter also includes a sheet of eyecatching stickers to decorate your wands. Who said you can’t have a little fun while cleaning? Home Dec Ruler: This ruler has grooves in the back to hold ¼” welt cord and ⅛” micro welt cord in place, to trim a perfect ½” seam allowance. In addition, it has a 45° line which goes into the corner, for Pam Damour’s perfect mitering techniques. The 4” x 8” size is perfect for hemming custom draperies and marking our pleats, and there are no lines smaller than ¼” for the home dec sewer. The even number lines are bolder than the odd number lines so we can see them without our glasses. Made in the USA H-P Products Central Vacuums – Booth 713 Sirena Inc. – Booth 237 Maxum 9/DB9000 Power Unit The Maxum 9/DB9000 is the latest in the disposable bag series of power units from H-P Products for consumers wanting a “dirtless experience’ from their central vacuum system. The Maxum 9/DB9000 is a high performance power unit perfect for homes up to 18,000 sq. ft. and especially large Hide-A-Hose installations. The power unit features CarbonCapture filters on both motors, vacuum taps in the bucket to keep the bag fully inflated, H-P’s CleanShield™ disposable filter bags (great for recurring revenue sales) and an industry-best Lifetime Limited Warranty. Sirena Total Home Cleaning System Sirena is the first high quality water filtration vacuum designed for detail sales. Capitalize on over 80 years of consumer awareness and offer a product completely different than anything on the shelves. Renaissance Ribbons -- Booth 660 Ribbons & Trim Original designs of jacquard woven ribbons featuring designer collections by Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs, Amy Butler, Parson Gray, Anna Maria Horner, Tula Pink, Bonnie Christine, Jane Sassaman, Sue Spargo, Dena Designs and LFN Textiles. For use in apparel, accessories, embellishments, crafts and decoration. Sulky of America – Booth 912 64 New 30 Wt. Cotton Color Dream Assortment All 64 new colors of Sulky 30 Wt. Cotton in a Universal Slimline Storage Box. ShowGuide | February 2015 35 Sunheat International – Booth 917 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 CoolZone CZ500 Misting Fan The CoolZone CZ500 Misting fan is a multi-function fan designed for indoor or outdoor use. Features include an ultrasonic dry mist, mosquito repellent, oscillating and tilt fan, 20” fan blade, air sterilization anion function, a temperature display, remote control. Customers benefit from a cool and comfortable environment without adding excess humidity to the air, which can protect from dehydration. Permanent Double Stick Tape This 3/8 inch wide double-sided pressure sensitive transparent peel and stick adhesive is industrial strength. After application it cures within twenty-four hours. No ironing required. If desired you may iron the project to set the adhesive even quicker. Comes in two sizes: 30 yards and 5 yards. Made in the USA The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Tangled Blooms A collection of three dimensional flowers with Zentangle® elements added! Choose from 5 different flowers, three different leaves and two baskets. These designs can be stitched out as 3-D motifs, appliqué, Zentangle and fill stitches. Multi formatted. Made in the USA The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Tangled Blocks Do you love Zentangle, but need a little help? Tangled Blocks is a collection of 13 embroidery designs you can stitch out as is or color in with your shading pens. Available in multiple formats, these designs can be made into pillow, quilts, added to garments and more! Made in the USA 36 Jumbo Welt Cord This ¾” cord is 100% polyester and won’t shrink when washed. This uniform thickness cording is soft, washable, dry cleanable, fire retardant and perfect for all your sewing projects. Ultimate Pillow Template Are you looking for an easier way to cut out pillows, place mats, napkins and more? Now you can cut your pillows with tapered corners and seam allowances included up to 36”. In addition, you can cut squares and circles up to 36”. Made in the USA. ShowGuide | February 2015 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Medium Welt Cord This ⅜" polyester cording is wrapped, not twisted for the perfect trim. It has uniform thickness, is washable, dry cleanable, soft, and fire retardant which makes this cord ideal for bedding, table skirts, window treatments, pillows, and cushions. Knife Pleat Tape Making perfect trim has never been easier. With this tape you can make knife pleats 1”, 2" and 3" long. (Knife pleats are all folded in the same direction.) There’s no need to measure, press or pin. Just line up the numbers and sew! Allow three times the finished length. Made in the USA The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Pin Tuck Cord Making pintucks on heavy fabric has never been easier when using this cord. It can also be used to make tiny piping and Pam's signature mini-faux piping. It’s 100% polyester and won’t twist or shrink. The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Clutch Wallet Frame Available in three finishes, Bronze, Silver and Gun Metal Black, these frames are easy to use and are the perfect finish for our Clutch Wallet Template. The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 The Decorating Diva – Booth 853 Clutch Wallet Template Make your own designer look fabric wallets is a snap with this template. Just use the many lines on the template to cut your wallet sections, and you’re ready to sew! Made in the USA. Box Pleat Tape Now you can make perfect box pleat trim, just by lining up the numbers on this tape. You can make perfect box pleats from 1" to 4" in a snap, without measuring, pinning or pressing. All pleats are true box pleats, so allow 3 times fullness the desired finish length. Made in the USA. ShowGuide | February 2015 37 The Grace Company – Booth 1024 Quilting On The Grid™ – Booth 652 Qnique Quilting Machine and Luminess Light Bar The Qnique is the perfect mid-arm quilting machine for the quilting enthusiast. We carefully crafted all of the high end longarm features into a truly affordable quilting machine. The Luminess Light Bar is a free standing light bar that is compatible with any machine frame or sit down system on the market. Quilting On The Grid™ is both a patented technique for quilting and a unique foundation that makes this technique possible. The foundation is a lightweight quilt batting that is stabilized, pre-quilted, and has measured grid lines on both sides. You use the grid lines to attach fabric piecework designs or strips in perfect vertical and horizontal placement. Using a straight-stitch sewing machine, the end user follows the grid lines and produces a beautiful reversible quilt easily and quickly! We like to say that if you can follow a straight line with you regular sewing machine, you can now make beautiful quilts! We provide designs and easy-to-use instructions so that anyone who can sew can produce a quilt they will be proud to give to family or friends or to display in their own home. Wonderfil Threads – Booth 549 100 wt InvisaFil Mini Cabinet 60 color, 100 wt. InvisaFil 440y mini spool, 5 spools per color in premium high gloss ultra light construction cabinet shop display for ease of transportation. The perfect thread for needle turn, machine applique and background quilting. Wonderfil Threads – Booth 549 8 wt. Razzle and Dazzle Mini Cabinet 90 new beaming colors of Sue Spargo collection of 8 wt. Razzle (rayon) and Dazzle (rayon/ metallic) in 50y spools for needlework, hand embroidery and applique. 38 Electrolux Small Appliances North America – Booth 213 Beam Precision The Beam Precision offers universal performance. It has a contemporary design and features a selfcleaning brushroll. It is lightweight and nimble, has advanced height adjustment and it is quiet and powerful. The Beam Precision features multi-floor surface cleaning with 4-level height adjustment, speed control, and suction release. Artistic – Booth 401 Artistic Edge The Artistic Edge offers you an endless amount of options for every kind of crafter! The included Artistic SimpleCut software can do much more than just basic editing. Use one of 3,500 included designs, import artwork that you have already made, or create your own! Scrapbookers will love the ability to create custom shapes; quilters will love creating one-step appliqué and decorators will love the projects that they can create for the home. ShowGuide | February 2015 MEMBERSHIP - JOIN TODAY! Visit vdta.com for more information. Company Information Name: Company Name: Address: City: Phone: E-mail: Web site: Number of Stores? Title: State/Province: Fax: Years in Business Zip/Postal Code: Submit Copies of Business and Tax Certificate Membership Category Independent dealer: $130. Yearly renewal $110. Identified as any dealer whose principal business is the sale of merchandise and services directly to the consumer (end user). FLOOR CARE Hand/Stick Vacuums Central Vacuums Stick/Broom Vacs Associate member: $625 each year Water Based Vacs Identified as a wholesale manufacturer/distributor/ supplier. Businesses located in the US or International Steam Cleaners Janitorial Products International member: $150 each year Stain Removers Identified as a dealer not located in the U.S. or Canada. Vacuum Parts/Accessories Membership Dues: Backpack Vacs Independent Dealer $130 1 store Upright Vacuums Independent Dealer $150 Multiple stores Canister Vacuums International Dealer Member $150 Air Fresheners Associate Member $625 Air Purifiers •Do you attend VDTA•SDTA conventions? Yes No • Do you have a repair department? Yes No • Do you teach sewing or quilting lessons in your store? Yes Polishers & Buffers Other:___________ SEWING\QUILTING Sewing Machines Knitting Products Quilting Machines Longarm Machines Embroidery Machines Sewing Parts/Accessories Notions Fabrics-Fashion/Quilting Sergers Other:____________ No Payment Information All payments must be made in U.S. funds Check MasterCard Visa Amount: $_______________ Cardholder Name (Print):______________________________________________________________ Card #:________________________________ (CCV#_____________) Ex Date:_________________ Card Registered Address (If different than above): ____________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________________________________________ Return to VDTA•SDTA, 2724 2nd Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313 or fax 515-282-4483 ShowGuide | February 2015 www.vdta.com 39 BARRY MAHER TO PRESENT 2015 KEYNOTE B arry Maher first made his mark as a world-class management and sales consultant, helping clients improve their productivity -- often dramatically. Selling Power magazine declared, "To his powerful and famous clients, Barry Maher is simply the best sales trainer in the business." It soon became apparent that the strategies that were so effective in helping managers and salespeople succeed worked every bit as well with the issues all of us face in business. Today Barry Maher is in demand for business audiences of all types. And whether as a speaker or a consultant, he's hired to get results: to improve productivity and attitude and ultimately, the bottom line. To make his clients money. Those clients include organizations like ABC, the American Management Association, AT&T, BrandSource, Budget Rent a Car, Canon, Cessna, Fox Cable TV, Fuji, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Nationwide Marketing Group, the North American Retail Dealers Association, the National Lottery of Ireland, TIME/ Warner, Verizon and Wells Fargo. Barry is the author of Filling the Glass, which has been honored as “[One of] The Seven Essential Popular Business Books.” His other books include No Lie: Truth Is the Ultimate Sales Tool, and strangely enough, the fantasy cult classic, Legend. Barry himself has appeared on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC and is frequently featured in publications that range from USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to — what he insists is his personal favorite — Funeral Services Insider. Barry will present his keynote on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 9 am in Room S233. His presentation titled, “Selling Your Ideas, Your Vision, Yourself, Even Your Products & Services: PAINLESSLY!” will be followed by a break out session titled “Selling Even More: The Workshop.” Please join us for these presentations. There will be door prizes for attendees! 40 ShowGuide | February 2015 THE FABULOUS NOSTALGICS Cocktail Party SPONSORED BY Saturday, Feb. 7 2015 VDTA • SDTA Convention Join us as Colorado’s premiere doo-wop / oldies band plays during the Cocktail Reception! TECHNOLOGY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS The Future of Sewing With Michael McDonagh of Janome Thank You Charity Night Sponsors Monday Feb. 9TH 9:30 am - Room S233 VDTA•SDTA 2015 Las Vegas Feb. 9 @ 5:30 pm Seminar Topics • New features of sewing on the horizon • Janome/Elna/Artistic growth for your business through technology! SPONSORED BY iRobot ShowGuide | February 2015 41 MODEL STORE CLASSES & TOURS SET Jim Rasmus of RDA to Present Classes, Offer Store Tours A new and exciting display at the 2015 VDTA•SDTA Convention in February will showcase the future model sewing and vacuum store. The complete model vacuum and sewing store will be created in the Exhibit Hall S3 to showcase design and display ideas to take dealers into a model store of the future. VDTA•SDTA CONVENTION 2015 Visit the Future Sewing/Vacuum Store Models Jim Rasmus of Retail Design Associates, will present seminars about store design and merchandising. He will host three classes inside the model store. These sessions are scheduled to be held each morning on Feb. 8, 9 and 10. His class titled “The Science Behind Store Design & Merchandising Psychology To Increase Your Image, Sales & Profits” will focus on developing the right mix of store design, choosing the right fixtures and how to implement effective merchandise techniques in order to sell more products, parts, accessories and service. General Sponsor Gold Sponsors Sewing, Quilting Gold Sponsors Floor Care Silver Sponsors Sewing Silver Sponsors Floor Care Jim will show you how to create a successful “WOW” exterior image to attract new customers, create a “WOW” interior image to keep the customer and how to develop effective customer traffic flow to control the customer. This proven seminar will reveal how you can begin immediately to increase overall sales and profits, especially “impulse” sales each and every day. Robotic Sponsor Bronze Sewing Sponsors Bronze Floor Care Sponsors Jim will also be conducting personal/ small group tours of the model stores. Appointments will be required for the tours and will be filled on a first-come basis. The tour schedule is as follows: Feb. 8 from 1:30 pm - 2 pm Feb. 8 from 2:30 pm - 3 pm Feb. 8 from 3:30 pm - 4 pm Feb. 9 from 1 pm to 1:30 pm Feb. 9 from 2 pm to 2:30 pm Feb. 9 from 3 pm to 3:30 pm Feb. 10 from 10:30 am to 11:10 am Jim possesses over 30 years of retail store design and management experience. His primary mission is to provide his clients with a comprehensive package of professional store design, merchandising and consulting services to the specialty 42 store retailer. Product sections inside the model stores are being sponsored by the exhibitors. The photo in the ad below if what the model stores will look like. Plan today to attend the Convention and view these models of the future! If you are interested in the personal/small group tour, contact VDTA•SDTA as soon as possible at 800-367-5651 to schedule. ShowGuide | February 2015 It’s Going to Be a Great Convention! as g e V 0 Las 8-1 . b e F 15 20 vents Gifts, Drawings & Prizes Courtesy of: Gifts, Drawings & Prizes at PowerHouse Dealer Roundtable! Special Gifts for attendees at Keynote! Prizes at Trivia Night Prior to Opening Ceremonies! Cash Drawings from Fashion Cabinets! Giveaways at Cocktail Party! Goodies for all who attend SewCess! Door Prize at SewCess! Prizes at Dealer Appreciation Social Event! iRobot Steel City Vacuum Fashion Cabinets Synchrony Financial Shepard Exposition Services The Nostalgics Band Shannon Fabrics Sebo HoopSisters Famore Cutlery RNK Distributing Keynote Barry Maher Sirena Vapamore ee Som n Feb. 6 g e b i Domel Margaritaville Floriani Reliable Corporation TTi Floor Care Original Sewing & Quilt Expo/F&W Tacony Corporation Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Janome America Elna Brother International Lampe Berger SVP Worldwide Designs By Hope Yoder SEBO WARRANTY COVERAGE INCREASED SEBO is pleased to announce our new warranty! We have increased our motor warranty from 5 years to 7 years, making it one of the best in the industry. Therefore, effectively immediately, all SEBO vacuums have a 7-year motor, 5-year parts, and 5-year labor warranty. NEW! VISIT US AT BOOTH #337 MADE IN GERMANY ShowGuide | February 2015 www.sebo.us 43 44 ShowGuide | February 2015 NINA SCHUR & BILLY DEDICH TO RECEIVE 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS T he VDTA•SDTA is proud to announce that the 2015 VDTA•SDTA Bernie Epstein Scholarships will be awarded to Nina Schur of Tarrytown, NY, and Billy Dedich of Menifee, CA. Nina is the daughter of Steve and Sonya Schur of Tarrytown, NY. Steve is employed at Central Home Services Corp. in Scarsdale, NY. Billy is the son of Bill and Dallas Dedich of Menifee, CA. The Dedich are the owners of Vacuum Express in Temecula, CA. degree in administration and marketing so he can become an entrepreneur. VDTA•SDTA is proud to invest in the futures of these dedicated students by awarding them with the 2015 VDTA/ Epstein College Scholarships. The VDTA/Bernie Epstein College Scholarship Fund was founded in 1993. It was named after well-known businessman Bernie Epstein of State Vacuum in Tampa, FL. Bernie was quite a philanthropist. He was well known for his community service, his humanitarian ways and his ongoing love of sports. Bernie was also very well known in our industry as caring and loving toward others less fortunate. Over the years, he touched many lives in Tampa and throughout the country. is proud to sponsor VDTA’s 2015 Charity Night at the VDTA/SDTA Convention On February 7, Nina and Billy will accept their scholarship awards in person during the Awards Ceremony at the 2015 VDTA•SDTA Trade Show & Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Nina is currently a sophomore at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Her career goals include obtaining an undergraduate degree in biochemistry with a minor in German and mathematics. She plans to attend medical school and become a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Join us for a friendly, fun charity event! • Four tables at the tournament • Complimentary visor for each player • Complimentary snacks for players February 9, 2015 Billy is currently a senior at Calvary Murrieta Christian High School in Murrieta, CA. His plan for the future includes attending college to obtain a ShowGuide | February 2015 45 46 ShowGuide | February 2015 Special Thanks to These Businesses FOR SUPPORTING THE Bernie Epstein Scholarship Fund A-1 Singer Sewing A Plus Vacuum Above & Beyond Creative Sew Al’s Vacuum & Janitorial Sply Inc Anderson Vacuum B & D Vacuum & Sewing Carolina Sew-N-Vac Coastal Sew & Appliances Clearly Vacuum Elna ESSCO Handyman Vac Center Issaquah Sewing & Vacuum J & R Vacuum & Sewing Janome Johnston’s Home Care CTR Larry & Karen Overson Miele Inc Quilters Quest Riccar Richard Fetch RNK Distributing Sew-N-Vac Superstore Simplicity Steel City Vacuum Sulky of America Tacony Corporation The Sewing Machine & Vacuum Outlet Synchrony Financial New name, same great services (formerly GE Capital Retail Finance) WE HELP MAKE FINANCING EASIER. Booth 125 Visit us and test drive the advertising wizard! SynchronyBusiness.com | 866.209.4457 ShowGuide | February 2015 47 ST OHUISƄEDǘ TUSƾ UISƄEDIBOHFT TUJUDIFTQFSNJOVUF QFSTPOBMJ[FE UƄNVOJGPSNT ZFWPMWJOHJOUP IPŒ S BQSPōUBCMFDBSŕ With roots in the industrial world the BERNINA E 16, multi-needle embroidery machine offers you the fulfillment of the dream of faster, more professional and larger embroidery than ever before. From its 16 needles, speed of 1,400 stitches per minute, unique tensioning system and the smallest cylindrical arm in the industry, the BERNINA E 16 is the perfect partner for home, studio or commercial use. bernina.com/multineedle 48 ShowGuide | February 2015 Visit Us in Booth #701
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