Publicity Contact:
Cathy Guterman
908-755-4700 ext. 107
For
Immediate Release
AUTHOR
AND SEWING EXPERT TO PRESENT FREE SEMINAR
Lisa Shepard, an author, columnist and marketing
consultant to the home sewing and fabric industry, will present a free seminar
at Fabricland in North Plainfield on Thursday evening, November 15
from 7 to
9 p.m. Based on her new book, "Global Expressions: Decorating with
Fabrics from Around the World", Lisa will lead an exciting and
enlightening sewing trip by demonstrating how to make a variety of
home decor projects using different techniques and fabrics from many
continents around the globe. She will also discuss the cultural and historical
significance of each fabric and the people who create them, give tips on
shopping for special textiles, offer helpful hints on caring for fabrics
and more.
Ms. Shepard is also the author of "African
Accents", a book that won the Craftrends 2001 Award of Excellence in the
quilting and sewing book category. In addition to designing home decorative
projects for companies, she writes a bi-weekly column for the Star Ledger's
Home and Garden section.
Her seminar at Fabricland' is
free and open to the public, but seating will be limited. The store
is located at 855 Route 22 West in North Plainfield, off Wilson
Avenue. For further information, call 908-755-4700.
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