I’ll be teaching two days of classes at Gary’s Sewing Center in Idaho Falls.

I’ll be teaching two days of classes at Castle Sewing Centre in Surrey, British Columbia.

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.

I’ll be teaching two days of classes at Castle Sewing Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Details to follow.