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Stacey Lee
Stacey is a passionate quilter and sewing educator, sharing free tutorials and resources through Stacey Lee Creative. My focus is on teaching beginner-friendly techniques, inspiring creativity, and making quilting accessible to all. I run a Block of the Month program, design patterns, and host a Quilt Donation Drive to provide comfort to children in foster care.
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Bernina Jeff
Jeff is a second-generation owner of Hi Fashion Fabrics, proudly continuing the family business founded in 1965. With over 50 years of experience in sewing and machine repair, he specializes in quilting cottons and Bernina sewing machines. Jeff holds a background in accounting and business but returned to his roots in fabric retail, growing the store into one of the largest between St. Louis and California. Today, he shares his expertise through machine sales, service, and his popular YouTube channel, Bernina Jeff, helping sewists around the world.
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Dr. Sue Whittaker, PhD, DMs
Growing up near Mt. McKinley in a remote Alaskan village, Susan Whittaker’s early life blended nature, technology, and ancient healing wisdom. A Morse code prodigy at three, she later became an educator in Eskimo villages before fate led her to work with Steve Jobs, training teachers nationwide in Apple technology. After surviving severe formaldehyde poisoning, she dedicated her life to alternative medicine, pioneering non-consumable supplements to remove neurotoxins linked to chronic disease. Recognized for her visionary approach, Susan continues to innovate in wellness, transforming lives with her groundbreaking discoveries.
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Cheri Evans
Cheri Evans is a passionate advocate for natural health and emotional wellness, with over 10 years of experience in the healing space.
Through years of education and dedication, Cheri built a powerful toolkit to support both mental and physical wellness.
VIP Headliner Class Information:
Exclusive VIP Class - “Sew a Stylish Summer Tote: The Perfect Bag for Every Occasion!” with Stacey Lee
June 18, 2025 - 2PM to 5PM
Class Details:
Class Type: Sit & Sew Project – 3-hour workshop
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly (All levels welcome)
Class Includes: Guided instruction and customized pattern handout
Required: Sewing machine for class participation
Class Description
Get ready to sew your new favorite everyday accessory! In this fun and easy 3-hour workshop, you’ll create a stylish and sturdy Summer Tote Bag—perfect for beach days, farmers markets, shopping trips, or just running errands in style.
This class is great for beginners but engaging for all sewing levels. You’ll be guided step-by-step through:
👜 Sewing a fully lined tote bag with durable canvas and cotton fabric
👜 Creating boxed corners for a flat, roomy base
👜 Mastering topstitching and strap attachment techniques
👜 Personalizing your tote with fabric choices and optional pockets
By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a beautiful, functional handmade bag—ready to carry all your daily essentials!
Fabric & Supply Requirements for Class
You will need to bring:
• Sewing machine
• Rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat
• ½ yard canvas (exterior)
• 1 yard 100% quilting cotton (lining)
• 2 yards webbing (1½” wide, medium/heavy weight for straps)
• Coordinating thread
Exclusive VIP Class - “Emotional Emergency Session” with Cheri Evans
June 21, 2025 - 10AM to 11:30AM
Class Details:
Class Type: Interactive Workshop – 90-minute class
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Class Includes: Guided instruction, hands-on activities, and materials to create your own Emotional Emergency Kit
No sewing machine required for this class
Class Description
Life can change in an instant. One moment you’re rolling along—and the next, it feels like the ground disappears beneath you.
What if you had a simple, powerful way to stop the spiral and return to peace, balance, and hope?
🌿 In this heart-centered, transformative workshop, you’ll:
✔️ Create your own personalized Emotional Emergency Kit to take home
✔️ Discover natural tools and techniques to support your emotional wellness
✔️ Learn how to gently release emotions that no longer serve you
✔️ Practice simple methods to shift your energy and invite in more light, joy, and clarity
This is more than just a class—it’s a gift to yourself. A moment to slow down, tune in, and empower your lifelong wellbeing.
Supplies Provided
Materials to start building your Emotional Emergency Kit.
Exclusive VIP Class - “DETOX DELIGHT” with Dr. Sue Whittaker, PhD
June 19, 2025 - 10AM to 11:30AM
DETOX DELIGHT – The Ultimate Broad Spectrum DeTOX Experience
Instructor: Dr. Sue Whitaker, PhD, DMs
Chief DeTOX Officer • Creator of Broad Spectrum DeTOX • Certified Quantum Energy Practitioner
Class Details
Class Type: VIP Hands-On Workshop – 90-minute class
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Class Includes: Toxin Passport, 30-day clearing program, live demos, rotating detox stations, and Q&A
No prior detox experience required
Class Description
Hosted by the one and only Chief DeTOX Officer—Dr. Detox herself!
Ready to laugh, learn, and leave your toxins behind? Join us for an unforgettable, hands-on adventure through the wild world of hidden toxins and how to actually detox in a way that works—without celery juice or charcoal toothpaste.
Your guide, Dr. Sue Whitaker, PhD, DMs, is not your average wellness speaker—think lab coat meets lightworker. With over 25 years of experience in energy medicine and education, she blends science, soul, and humor to help you decode the 12 hidden toxin categories silently affecting your energy, mood, immune system, and mental clarity.
She’s walked through chemical injury, worked with Apple’s education team, and now leads thousands on their detox journeys through joy, frequency, and real results. Dressed in her signature lab coat and goggles (yes, seriously!), Dr. Sue will keep you laughing while delivering powerful, practical tools your body has been begging for.
In this high-energy, interactive class, we’ll kick things off with humor and intrigue in our opening game, “How Toxic Are You?”—a rapid-fire quiz that reveals just how sneakily toxins are sneaking into your skin, mouth, and home (don’t worry, we’ve all been there).
What You’ll Experience
🔍 Toxin Treasure Chest – Reach in and guess which everyday products are full of hidden hazards
🎈 Live Demos & Visual Experiments – Watch toxins “invade” a cell and see how Broad Spectrum DeTOX kicks them out
🧪 Qest4 Scan Surprise – Real-time energy scanning that makes the invisible visible
🔄 Rotating Team Stations
✨ EMF Exposure Station – Dowse for hidden frequencies and discover how to neutralize them
🪨 Crystal Clarity Corner – Pick your crystal ally for emotional and energetic detox
💖 Emotional Detox Game – Laugh and learn as you release old trapped emotions using The Emotion Code
🌊 Frequency Imprint Zone – Bless water and objects using homeopathic tech and pure intention
🎁 Everyone Walks Away With:
📓 A colorful Toxin Passport mini-booklet
🎁 A free 30-day Clearest Benefits Program (clearing for EMFs and so much more!)
📆 A 21-Day Detox Challenge tracker
💡 A better understanding of what’s really affecting your health—and how to reclaim your power
🌀 Warning:
This class may cause uncontrollable laughter, emotional release, raised vibrations, and the overwhelming urge to detox your makeup drawer.
Exclusive VIP Class - “TNT - Thread, Needles, Tension” with Bernina Jeff
June 20, 2025 - 2PM to 5PM
Class Details:
Class Type: Educational Lecture & Demo – 3-hr class
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Class Includes: Expert instruction
No sewing machine required for this class
Class Description
Before you even start stitching—do you really know your thread, needles, and tension? Join beloved instructor Bernina Jeff for this fun, info-packed class designed to help you take the guesswork out of your sewing machine setup.
In this essential workshop, Jeff will walk you through:
🧵 The different types of threads (short staple vs. long staple, invisible, fun threads & more!)
🧵 How to choose the right thread for each kind of project
🧵 What threads can "fuzz up" your machine and what brands to avoid
🧵 Needle basics – what types are available and how to choose the right one
🧵 How to get perfect machine tension between top and bottom threads
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sewist, this class will boost your confidence and help you prevent frustrating thread or tension issues before they happen.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of how your machine works—and what makes your stitches shine!
Supplies Provided
Handouts and sample materials will be provided. No supplies are required from participants.