The wait is over! Registration for this year’s highly anticipated event at Quilt Market, Threads of Success, is now open.
The event takes place from October 25th through the 28th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Threads of Success will include 35 breakout sessions that include opportunities for networking, lectures from keynote speakers, and educational features.
Geared toward industry entrepreneurs, the sessions will cover topics including writing, inventing, pattern design, Focus Tracks of Fabric Designers, accounting, copyright law, and more.
Of course anyone is welcome at the stand-alone conference but the event will be extremely beneficial to anyone breaking into the industry.
22 industry leaders have already been announced as speakers including Tula Pink of Tula Pink, Inc., Jennifer Keltner of Martingale, Christa Watson of Christa Quilts, and more.
Some of these speakers will present during one of the conference’s three breakfast and two luncheons.
The conference also includes a mentorship program with well-known names in the business and exclusive access to the Quilt Market trade show on the last day of exhibits.
Schoolhouse Series
Registration for Schoolhouse Series is also available upon registration to Threads of Success.
Schoolhouse Series includes over 250 sessions offered in 15-30 minute intervals on October 25th. The information-filled forum provides opportunities for manufacturers, designers, retailers, and veterans of the industry to display new products and techniques.
Both of these events give attendees insider access to a wealth of knowledge. Industry professionals will help you find out how to get published, avoid costly mistakes, market yourself, expand your creative network, and so much more.
Registration for Threads of Success costs $750 for the four day event.
For a complete list of classes and events, check out their website.
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