Handi Quilter Longarm Hands On Education Event
Curious about longarming?
Join us for this 2 day Handi Quilter event
If you were thinking about purchasing a longarm, this is a great opportunity to try the machine for yourself. Learn the basics of longarming, free-motion and ruler work, and an introduction to Pro-Stitcher in a hands on environment. We will have 8 Handi Quilter Amaras and 1 wonderful HQ National Educator for 2 days of longarm education. If you purchase a machine during the event, your class fee will be applied towards your purchase.
Lunch will be provided both days.
Please call the store to register: 972-955-7444
Day 1 AM: Longarm Bootcamp - Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!
Day 1 PM: Sweet and Simple Free-Motion Quilting - Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting – and it’s easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free-motion quilting, and how you can create stunning designs.
Day 2 AM: Radical Rulers - If you love precision and consistency in your quilting rulers, 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 Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights.
Day 2 PM: Pro-Stitcher Basics - Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step-by-step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or consider a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users – start here!
Handi Quilter Educator: Loretta Morris - Fat Bird Quilting Studio
Loretta has been quilting for more than 25 years. While most of her experience is with the Long-Arm and Pro-Stitcher, she has also had many years quilting on the Sit-down machines. Loretta’s passion is in teaching others the love of quilting, and having the confidence to quilt their own quilts. She loves custom quilting! incorporating free motion, ruler work, and Pro-Stitcher all on the same quilt.
Cancellation Policy
Thank you for signing up for a class at Sewcial Creatives. To be respectful of our teachers the following cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to.
In the event that you are unable to attend the class, you must cancel 7 days prior to class to receive a FULL refund or store credit.
If you cancel between 6 and 4 days prior to class date, there is a 50% forfeiture fee and you will receive store credit only for the difference.
If you cancel 3 days or less prior to class, your fee is 100% forfeited.
