LONGARM QUILTING CLASSES
These in person and virtual classes are for those who work on a longarm quilting machine or want to learn more. Follow the "more information" link for details of class dates and locations. These classes are the perfect opportunity to learn something new and practice with some guidance. Students will have confidence to create a masterpiece on their next quilt!

CUSTOMIZING YOUR FREE MOTION FOUNDATIONS

BEYOND MEANDERING & LOOPS
Many longarmers automatically start with a simple meander or loop design. These are simple shapes and easy patterns to stitch. Go further and learn 5 basic shapes of free motion quilting. This class will give students a lot of practice stitching the 5 basic shapes as well as being able to recognize and re-produce a variety of free motion motifs.

FEATHER BASICS
Learn how easy it is to stitch the basic feather. We'll focus on technique as we explore sizes, shapes and stitching in a variety of directions. Learn how to stitch wreaths, borders and all over designs.

BOUNCE BACK FEATHERS
Commonly known as the Longarm feather, these bounce back feathers can be used in a variety of ways with a great number of variations. We'll focus on learning and practicing shapes, sizes and flourishes.

BASICS OF LONGARM QUILTING
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 quilit, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machines 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!

HAPPY FEET

NEXT STEPS FOR LONGARM QUILTING
Students will gain confidence in thier Free Motion Quilting by taking what they learned in the Beyond Meandering and Loops class and learn how to put the basic shapes togehter to create a variety of quilting motifs. This class will give students the opportunity to create thier own quilting ;motifs for greater personal expression.

RULE(R) YOUR QUILTS

SASHING & BORDERS
Learn how to choose and stitch a variety of designs that are perfect for long narrow spaces. We'll focus on variations on some basic designs for fullest effect.

FREE MOTION QUILTING FOUNDATIONS

QUILTING WITH RULERS ON A LONGARM MACHINE
Quilting Rulers (also known at Templates) give quilters another tool for quilting fabulous quilts. In this class we'll focus on proper use and how to use some of the basic rulers to create fabulous designs.