Please say thank you to the following companies for providing longarm machines for our classes!
1001 – Beginning Longarm Quilting $100
Marilyn Badger
Monday: 4 Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Learn the basics of longarm quilting using pantographs to create pleasing overall designs in this 4-hour hands-on class. We will cover proper loading of a quilt; discuss threads and tension, batting, needles and other important tips to help you get comfortable using your machine. You will also be introduced to the freehand side of machine by stitching marked stencil designs. Longarm Machines for this class provided by APQS.
Supply List: Please bring small thread scissors and fabric marking pen or pencil. |
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1002 – Fabulous Block to Block Custom Quilting $100
Pam Clarke www.homestitches.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
This class is guaranteed to change the way you approach your next quilt. Pam Clarke, a Longarm Quilter since 1988 has finished over 7,500 quilts. Learn her secrets to custom quilting the fast, fabulous and continuous way. Save loads of time and discover that you won’t need all those special tools to do custom quilting. Valuable information and designs will be provided in a workbook for each student to keep notes; follow along with Pam as she draws continuous designs from block to block using the sashing and borders to make the least amount of stops; then using the longarm machine, stitch these designs onto the fabric sample for you to take home. Longarm Machines for this class provided by INNOVA.
Cameras are welcome in this classroom.
Kit Fee: $15 (Includes pre-stamped sample to stitch on plus a 30+ page workbook with loads of designs.)
Supply List: Small thread clips or scissors.
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1004 – Beginning Background Fillers & Simple Sashings $110
Sue Patten www.canadianquilterschoice.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
If you have ever been stuck for sashing ideas or background fillers then this is the class for you. This BEGINNER class is designed for the new longarmer, to teach you free motion techniques that can be used for all your clients’ quilts for sashing, borders and background fillers. We will discuss even quilting, to stitch in the ditch or not, corner stones, thread and batting choices, and how to charge your clients for a job well done. So put away your marking tools and turn off that laser light and come learn the quick and easy art of dozens of free motion quilting designs. Longarm Machines for this class provided by HANDI QUILTER UILTER .
Kit Fee: $15 includes pre-marked top and threads. |
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1005 – Beginning Free-Hand Longarm Quilting $110
Linda V. Taylor www.lequilters.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
In this class you will work on a petite heirloom sampler with a variety of meandering and stippling techniques. Linda shows you how to fill up the sashing with easy basic designs and gives you a good basic understanding of how to do a feathered medallion. Perfect for beginners! Longarm Machines for this class provided by GAMMILL.
Kit Fee: $20 includes: small quilt prepared and ready to quilt, thread, large drawing pad and pen, handout for class project, small scissors for cutting threads and book or DVD to go along with the class.
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1006 – Sampler Supreme $130
Linda Thielfoldt www.thequiltedgoose.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Your customer has brought you yet another Block of the Month Sampler and you seem to always be at a loss as to how to quilt them when they do not want an all-over pattern. In this hands-on class you will learn many ways to handle the different blocks, sashing and borders. A three-block sampler is to be made by the student in preparation for this class. Class list with sampler instructions will be available at time of registering. You will load the quilt top in class and quilt it. The sampler can be bound and used as a sample in your studio. This class is limited to 10 students. Longarm Machines for this class provided by NOLTING.
Supply List: Basic quilting supplies, pen and paper for notes and design work |
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1007 – Beginning Free-Motion Quilting for Longarm $100
Marilyn Badger
Monday: 4 Hours: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
 Fearful of working on the free-motion side of your machine? Wondering where to start with these designs? In this class we will draw and stitch some very simple but effective free-motion designs. You will draw the designs first and then stitch them out. Each student will be able to take their class piece with them for use as a guideline for practice and to start your collection of designs to show customers examples of your work. Cameras welcome. Longarm Machines for this class provided by APQS.
Supply List: Please bring pencil and paper and thread scissors. |
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1008 – Easy Elegant Borders $100
Pam Clarke www.homestitches.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Skill Level: Confidant Beginner - Advanced
Borders, Borders, and more Borders along with More Designs with Lines will be the topic of discussion in this workshop.
Learn three borders techniques that will change the way you approach your next quilt. Several samples and techniques will be covered in class along with a workbook to keep notes. Using your workbook follow along with Pam as she draws these borders using an overhead and learn how to design these effortless borders.
Working with corners and sashing/lattice is the goal using several straight line stencils as references points to develop outstanding designs to help speed up your marking and quilting time. Discover how to deal with problem borders or lattice and which design works best in these areas. You will be amazed how simple borders really can be. Longarm Machines for this class provided by INNOVA.
Cameras are welcome in this classroom.
Kit Fee: $15 (Includes pre-stamped sample to stitch on plus a 30+ page workbook with loads of designs.)
Supply List: Bring colored pencils or pens, a pencil, small sharpener and eraser. Small thread clips or scissors |
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1010 – Stunning Sashings $110
Sue Patten www.canadianquilterschoice.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
If you have ever been stumped on what to fill those sashings and corner stones then this is the class for you. This class is packed full of new and unique designs for all size sashings, corner stones, and borders. This class will explore the balance between design and texture. Students will build confidence in their free motion skills while learning new designs created to maximize the art of texture to enhance any quilt that comes your way. These are not your average traditional designs, but rather new and innovative designs to help you achieve that cutting edge in your show quilts and full custom client quilts. We will explore the age-old question when to stitch in the ditch and when to ditch the stitch, and change the way you view sashings forever. If you’re tired of the same old loops, hearts and flowers then come experience a new age in quilting designs that are sure to WOW everyone from your clients to the show judges. Longarm Machines for this class provided by HANDI QUILTER.
Kit Fee: $15 includes pre-marked top and threads. |
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1011– Longarm Feathers for Beginners $110
Linda V. Taylor www.lequilters.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Each student in this exciting class will learn how to quilt several different types of freehand feathers. The project is a small “dream-catcher” wall hanging consisting of unique fancy feathers and ferns. Feathers are fundamental to the longarm quilter. Linda believes watching is one thing, quilting it yourself is another. Longarm Machines for this class provided by GAMMILL.
Kit Fee: $20 includes: small quilt prepared and ready to quilt, thread, large drawing pad and pen, handout for class project, small scissors for cutting threads and book or DVD to go along with the class. |
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1012 – Paperless Pantographs $100
Linda Thielfoldt www.thequiltedgoose.com
Monday: 4 Hours: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner – Intermediate (Student should have good command of machine)
Have you been focusing your quilting on the “back” side of the machine using paper patterns? Longing to get to the “front” side of the machine and take a more free form approach to your all over patterns? If so, this class is for you. Lots of easy designs you can use to free you from your laser pointer. Longarm Machines for this class provided by NOLTING.
Supply List: Basic quilting supplies, pen and paper for notes and design work |
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1201 – SUPERIOR THREADS SCHOOL OF THREADOLOGY – TWO DAYS – $295
Four Superior Educators www.superiorthreads.com
Monday 8 Hours, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Tuesday 8 Hours, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Skill Level: All
Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob
Part 1.
All fact. No opinion. This thread therapy session will help resolve frustrations with all types of threads and solve most problems you have experienced with threads. Bob teaches how to distinguish quality of all types of threads including regular and decorative. Know what to look for. Learn what the labels really mean. Learn what is fact and what is fiction. Learn the pros and cons of all major thread types, thread characteristics, the importance of needle selection, and properly setting the tension for your sewing successes. Learn how to use threads successfully, regardless of the type of sewing machine you own. Bob will gladly answer all your questions and supply you with a knowledge you'll use throughout your sewing and quilting projects.
Part 2.
Bob will selects topics from the Superior School of Threadology book (included in the seminar).
Color Science with Heather Purcell (Mother Superior)
Heather is the mastermind behind all our wonderful thread lines and colors. She will discuss how to choose the right thread for the right fabric. She covers the four general questions regarding the thread you choose to use: use, color, texture and attitude. She will illustrate the many effects you can achieve in your project by using the correct thread and color.
Open Thread Bar
One of the most popular classes. This hands-on class provides students with a variety of areas in which they can test and play with the threads. Students learn how to audition threads by doing thread play on provided fabric panels. We will have a large selection of threads available for the students to use. This is a rare opportunity to experiment with many different threads and have the guidance and assistance of a professional teacher to help with any questions or concerns.
Fun with Fusible Thread
Learn some uses of Charlotte's Fusible Thread. It's always so much fun to be introduced to a product with multiple uses. This thread can be used in applique projects as well as quilt binding and garment hemming. You will be making a project in class using the fusible thread and decorative thread. All the supplies are included in this class.
Texture Magic Madness
Make a tote bag using fabric and Texture Magic. Annie Unrein has demonstrated Texture Magic at many quilt shows and markets across the county. She is a wonderful teacher who is both friendly and informative. Students have so much fun using this innovative shrinking fabric. Most students will leave with a completed bag. They will also leave with many ideas for future use of Texture Magic. This class will definitely get your creative juices flowing. The class includes the Texture Magic needed for the project and the pattern.
(Class details are subject to change)
SEWING MACHINES PROVIDED BY BABYLOCK & BROTHER
Kit is included in Class Fee.
Supply List Basic Sewing Supplies.
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