Beginning Longarm Retreat (Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025)
Do you love the idea of free-motion quilting and need help getting started or becoming more confident? Whether you are new to longarm quilting or you've done a little and want to do more, this retreat is for you!
We will start at the beginning and work our way through learning everything from cleaning, maintaining, threading, tensioning, loading your quilt, auditioning your quilt, tricks of free-motion quilting, how to use pantographs, how to use rulers, and so much more.
Day 1 - 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 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 2 - 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 3 AM - Rule Your Quilt with 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.
In this retreat, you will have hands-on practice on Handi Quilter longarm machines. However, the techniques taught are applicable to all longarm machines.
- All kits, fabric, thread and supplies will be provided for the retreat.
- Taught hands-on on Handi Quilter machines (one person to a machine)
- Classes begin at 10:00 am and will end at 4:30 pm the first 2 days. On the last day class will end at noon.
- Each evening there will be opportunities to work on additional projects
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Instructor: | Donna Smith |
| Instructor Bio: | Dr. Donna Smith has been quilting since she was a teenager and has enjoyed expanding her quilting skills and knowledge to encompass a wide variety of techniques. Whether it be hand sewn or machine quilting, she loves the craft. As a retired university faculty member, Dr. Smith combines her passions of teaching and quilting to create a fun and enjoyable experience for all who join her classes. |
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