Special Guest Cindy Hogan

About Cindy Hogan

Brother Brand Ambassador

Cindy resides in Tennessee with her husband. She has a BS and MS from the University of TN in Special Education and was a full time Special Education teacher until 2003 when she decided to change career paths and use her knowledge of PE-DESIGN® and Education to be a freelance National Product Training Specialist for the for all Brother Software Programs. Cindy is an internationally recognized Brother Software expert. She began working with the PE-DESIGN® software when it was first introduced and began teaching all Brother Software thereafter. She is also nationaly recognized as an expert on the Brother Scan-N-Cut and machine embroidery. She teaches classes on the Craftsy Platform and has been a guest instructor on the Hit TV Show “It’s Sew Easy”.

Associate Guest

We are very pleased and honored to have a Brother certified educator visit us during the event to help out by adding their expertise on the Brother machines.

Louis Carney

Brother Certified Educator

Louis Carney began his sewing career at the early age of 12 in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, where he studied tailoring, design and visual merchandising in advanced curriculum in prep school. After college, he began his career in the sewing machine industry, which included working with stores in Chicago and New York City where he now resides.

Teaching, a favorite part of everyday life, has afforded him the gift of travel. He has taught in all 50 states, Mexico and lectured in London. With a focus on interiors, his special attention to detail, congenial class atmosphere & beautiful samples make his classes always fill to capacity. His familiarity with machine products and industry knowledge ensures a fun time to be had by all. Design influence utilizing embroidery software, segers/coverstitches and long-arm quilting is the latest of his ventures, focusing on detailed elements. He co-authored a book entitled Creative Sewing Techniques by Machine, published by AQS in 2010. Louis has an illustrious list of clients: Bernadette Peters, Sara Jessica Parker, Tommy Mitolla, Dr. Ruth, Mary Fisher, Nancy Wilson, the Rockefellers, Kristina Wildentstein, Mrs. Michael Moore, Mrs.Sidney Poitier, Martha Stewart Inc. and Vera Wang Inc., as well as the Broadway musical productions of “The Lion King” and “Riverdance. He has also worked with artist that designs for Addidas. studios for the sewing machine industry.

Certifications: BA in Fashion Design with a minor in Interior Design

Certified by the following: Cindy Losekamp, Betty Cotton, Jenny Haskins, Martha Pullen, Matti Henderson for Quiltsmart, Karen Boutte, Marti Michelle, Linda McGhee, Linda Lee Vivian

His work has appeared In: Architectural Digest, Time Out New York, Pfaff Club Magazine, Town and Country and The New York Times Creative Expressions, Creative Machine Embroidery and America Quilts Creatively, to name a few. He has also served as a film consultant to MGM studios for the sewing machine industry.

Television/Web: America Quilts Creatively, Now Sewing, America Sews and most recently It’s Sew Easy TV Show.

BES4 Power Pack and Scan N Cut Seminar with Cindy Hogan

Sign Up before July 12, 2019 and Receive a pink sewing storage bin.

Event Details

In this class, you will be getting explore the features of the BES4 and the Scan N Cut machine with Brother's very own brand ambassador, Cindy Hogan. Here Cindy will show you how you can use the BES4 Power Pack 2 together with the Scan N Cut to enhance your design and machine cutting experience. Get a hands on educational experience with your machine and software. Explore new features, techniques and concepts from an industry professional. Limited seating only, don't wait out on an exciting one of a kind learning experience.

You are required to bring your own Scan N Cut Machine. However, if needed, we will provide a machine for you.

Other Event Perks:

• Try out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.
• Face to face instructions with a professional educator.
• Receive help from our professional and helpful staff members.
• Explore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.
• Snacks and food will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and need to bring your own meals, you are free to use our fridge, microwave and toaster oven during the event.
• A true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.

PE-Design 11 with Cindy Hogan

Sign Up before July 13, 2019 and Receive a pair of Kai Scissors..

Event Details

Get in tune with the feature rich PE-Design 11 from Brother. In this event, Brother brand ambassador, Cindy Hogan will teach you how you can use the PE-Design 11 software to enhance your embroidery and sewing experience utilizing all of the powerful and time saving features it has to offer. Seats are limited; don't miss out on an opportunity to have a fun and highly educational experience with Cindy Logan and SewingMachinesPlus.com.

You are required to bring your own laptop with the PE-Design 11 already installed. Our staff will be there to help you if needed.

Other Event Perks:

• Try out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.
• Face to face instructions with a professional educator.
• Receive help from our professional and helpful staff members.
• Explore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.
• Snacks and food will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and need to bring your own meals, you are free to use our fridge, microwave and toaster oven during the event.
• A true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.

Brother Luminaire Boot Camp with Cindy Hogan

Sign Up before July 17, 2019 and Receive 4 embroidery thread spools. Colors will be varied.

Event Details

Join Brother brand ambassador Cindy Hogan to get a hands on look at the highly feature rich Brother Luminaire sewing, embroidery and quilting machine. This is an amazing opportunity to get a real close look at Brother's top of the line machine. If you already own the Luminaire, this is a great way to learn the full capabilities of your machine and to learn from one of Brother's own industry professionals. Seating is limited, get in now for a day of fun and learning!

Other Event Perks:

• Try out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.
• Face to face instructions with a professional educator.
• Receive help from our professional and helpful staff members.
• Explore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.
• Snacks and food will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and need to bring your own meals, you are free to use our fridge, microwave and toaster oven during the event.
• A true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.

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