Holly attended the American Embroidery Conference March 24-27 in Boca Raton Florida. This was her first trip to the AEC and she is already looking forward to next years conference.

The event is centered around training classes that cover topics from a-to-z and everything in-between. Holly took classes in digitizing techniques and hands-on classes too. There is also a fashion show, vendor area and a red-pajama party at the AEC.  In the down-time between classes there is time to hang out and talk with others in the embroidery community.

Below are some photos from this years AEC. Hope you enjoy the pictures and get some great ideas from them. I especially hope you attend next year's AEC.

A hands-on class	Vendors Area	Vendors Area	Fashion Show
Fashion Show	Jacket with AEC 2005 Logo	Kimura design jacket #1	Kimura design jacket
Kimura design jacket #3	Kimura Bags	Fashion Show	Quilted Jackets & Bags
Fashion Show	Sadia at Fashion show	Bag at fashion show	Bag - closeup
Fashion Show	Fashion Show	Thong - closeup	Fashion Show
Happy Hour	Holly & Carol Bell from Brother	Red-Pajama Party	"The wearing of the lampshade"