Friday classes are $35 each, and Saturday is $70. Sign up for all four classes and save $20. Call 503-585-7771 to register. More information here.
FRIDAY, August 9 | 9:30AM-12:30PM
STEPPING STONES TO QUILTING YOUR FIRST QUILT
This class is for everyone – whether you’ve never quilted and want to learn, or if you already quilt. You will learn how to prepare the quilt top, resize and apply designs, select batting and backings, baste, and all about threads, needles and tension. Bring a finished top, if desired, to discuss ideas and approaches to finishing your quilt.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
How to prepare the quilt top and backing for quilting
How to select, resize, audition and apply quilt designs
Stitch-in-the-ditch and meander quilting
Threads, needles and tension
Batting and basting basics
FRIDAY, August 9 | 1:30PM-4:30PM
CREATIVE TEXTURES AND FILLS
Meandering is the easiest and most common filler for background space – but there are countless other creative design elements to use instead. Come expand your design portfolio by learning the stitch path of a wide variety of creative filler designs. Learn which designs lend themselves best to micro-quilting, and how to use Micro Handles for best results.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Select appropriate fills to complement design style
Create special effects with different fillers
Scale the fill design size appropriately
Evenly place and space fills
Effectively use HQ Micro Handles
SATURDAY, August 10
TIME: 10:00AM-12:30PM & 1:30PM-4:30PM
This is a two-part all day class and not offered as separate classes.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HQ PRO-STITCHER – ALL DAY CLASS
Part 1
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!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Overview of support resources available on-line
Overview of menu and basic functions and design catalog
Fit a design to a block using Skew and Resize, XForm and Align
Demonstration of the HQ Pro-Stitcher Simulator
Overview of Art & Stitch
Part 2
This class of quilting applications is an extension of Part 1 and addresses specific functions and basic techniques a quilter will use on a regular basis to finish quilts with the HQ Pro-Stitcher. Tips and shortcuts for using features of the program are included.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
What’s the difference between Reposition, Nudge and Drag and Drop
The many ways to describe an Area on your quilt
Using Skew 1 vs Skew 2
Set up, crop, wrap and advance edge-to-edge designs
Quilt straight lines the easy way with Move and Channel Locks
Snacks and beverages will be provided both days. There is a 1-hour break for lunch from 12:30-1:30 both days. Lunch is on your own.