HQ Advanced- Pro-Stitcher Power Class: Master a Custom Look!

Class Overview

• Duration: Full Day (6 hours + lunch break)

• Equipment: Shared Handi Quilter Amara 20 with Pro-Stitcher (2 students per machine)

• Goal: Master precision cropping, flawless corners, and the magic of custom layouts.

Skills to Explore

1. Precision Alignment & Quilting a "Wonky" Shape

• Mark & Record: How to handle irregularly shaped blocks with precision.

• Skew & Align: Mastering the tools that make designs fit perfectly, even when the piecing isn't "square."

2. The Art of Cropping

• Internal vs. External: Learn to quilt around appliqué or focal points without stitching through them.

• Wrap Function: Creating seamless transitions for a professional finish.

3. Custom Layouts & Design Integration

• Merging: Join separate designs into one continuous quilting path.

• Repeat & Resize: Fine-tuning designs to fit specific sashings or borders.

• Rotate & Reposition: Expertly fitting designs into odd shapes and difficult angles.

4. Advanced Techniques: Crosshatching & Corners

• The Corner Tool: Create perfect 45-degree turns in your borders so they look intentional and professional.

• Crosshatching: Adding grids, diamonds, and curved crosshatching behind your favorite motifs for that high-end look.