3 Day Long Arm Quilting Workshop
September 28 - 30, 2017 9AM - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BUYING A LONG ARM MACHINE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO START?THEN THIS WORKSHOP IS JUST FOR YOU!
Join us for 3 fun and feather filled days where you get HANDS ON with the Handi Quilter Long Arm Machines! We have 6 awesome classes to choose from where we will guide you step-by-step through the Long Arm process. From setting up and threading your machine to creating beautiful backgrounds, you'll learn it all from Handi Quilter's, Kelly Ashton!
Learn more about Kelly:
https://www.handiquilter.com/education/educators/kelly/
How could this be more exciting, you ask?!?
We're hosting this premier event in our BRAND NEW 10,000 sq ft showroom in Mission Bay!!! I know you're dying to see it, so sign up today! Space is limited to only 24 students per session so don't hesitate, just like a quilter on her new automated Long Arm, it's FILLING FAST!!
SewingMachinesPlus.com Mission Bay
4606 Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego CA 92109
Choose from six available classes Below!
Long Arm Boot Camp Basics
Thursday 9/28/20017 9AM - 12PM
Does Long Arm quilting interest you, and you'd like to learn more about it? Or do you just need a review of Long Arm basics? This class takes the mystery out of Long Arm quilting by acquainting you with the basic terms, machine features, how to load a quilt, and what you need to know about thread, needles and tension. Handi Quilter Long Arm systems are user-friendly, come in various sizes for every budget, and are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!
Topics Include:
- Definition of Long Arm quilting terms
- Basic machine features
- Bobbins, tension, needles and thread
- Loading quilts
- Groovy boards and pantographs
Stepping Stones to Quilting Your First Quilt - Stepping Stones to Quilting Your First Quilt
Thursday 9/28/20017 1PM - 4PM
This class is for everyone – whether you've never quilted and want to learn, or if you already quilt. This overview covers the step-by-step process, from selecting a quilting design to the first quilting stitches. You will learn how to resize and apply designs, choose batting and backings, baste quilt tops, and all about threads, needles and tension. You will be on your way to finishing your quilts!
Topics Include:
- Selecting, resizing auditioning and applying quilt designs
- Preparing the quilt top and backing
- Batting selection and basting
- Threads, needles and tension
- Stitch in the ditch and meander quilting
Ruler Mania
Friday 9/29/20017 9AM - 12PM
If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights.
Topics Include:
- Handling rulers safely
- Accomplishing precision and accuracy
- Straight line quilting and stitch in the ditch
- Right angles and crosshatching
- Overview of all shapes of Handi Quilter rulers
All About Feathers
Friday 9/29/20017 1PM - 4PM
Feather designs always add a touch of class to any quilt, evoking a positive response from any viewer. Learn to draw and stitch these beautiful elements in many different styles, from traditional to contemporary. Then learn how to fit them in specific geometric spaces, how to turn corners, make feather wreaths, and how to echo and add fills. It's easier than you think!
Topics Include:
- How to draw fluid feathers
- Adding echo and fills
- Fitting feathers within a geometric space
- Feather wreaths
- Turning corners with feathers
B's - Backgrounds, Borders, Blocks
Saturday 9/30/20017 9AM - 12PM
Blocks, backgrounds, sashings and borders – these are the basic components of every pieced quilt top, and there are tricks to quilting them differently while creating a cohesive overall look. Learn how to select and adapt designs to complement each area, and how to accomplish the quilting efficiently and easily. Tried and true fillers and "go to" designs will be featured.
Topics Include:
- Continuous line designs for sashing and borders
- Different ways to quilt the same blocks
- Turning a quilt
- Using rulers and templates
- Extending designs into borders
You Can Do That on a HQ?!
Saturday 9/29/20017 1PM - 4PM
A Long Arm isn't just for quilting tops! Come see how techniques usually done with a sewing machine can be accomplished with a Long Arm machine. You'll leave with brilliant shortcuts and ideas for quick and easy projects, and a whole new perspective on what's possible with a Long Arm. In this class, you'll leave with a finished project!
Topics Include:
- How to draw fluid feathers
- Adding echo and fills
- Fitting feathers within a geometric space
- Feather wreaths
- Turning corners with feathers