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Whitlocks (Salem, OR)


  • Whitlocks 455 Court St NE Salem, OR (map)

I will be teaching four courses at Whitlocks in Salem, Oregon. 

Longarm Quilting Basics 
Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm 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 and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget, are user- friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!

Longarm Toy Box
Buying a longarm machine is only the first step toward successful quilting.  Wait until you see what these nifty gadgets and accessories can do to make your quilting even more accurate, faster, easier and more fun! Come see why you’ll be reaching for these tools again and again, and always with a smile!

Introduction to the HQ Pro-Stitcher
HQ 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 considering a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with an HQ Pro-Stitcher. New owners – start here!

Progressive Quilting with Pro-Stitcher
After you’ve mastered dropping block designs and quilting edge to edge with the HQ Pro-Stitcher, you’re now ready to expand and strengthen your skills. This class focuses on in-depth aspects of specific functions of the HQ Pro-Stitcher. Learn how to create continuous border and corner designs; easily digitize your own designs using the features under
the Record menu; and quilt on-point designs and areas larger than the throat-space of your machine.

More information available at this link. Classes are $35 each or $120 for both days. Call 503-585-7771 to register.

Earlier Event: November 9
Tops & Bobbins (Hesperia, CA)