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HQ Fundamentals of Longarm Quilting & Pro-Stitcher Premium



In class you will practice these skills:

1. Preparation & Maintenance

How to set up your machine, fabrics & threads before even turning the machine on.

  • Square Your Fabrics: Tips for both the quilt top and backing fabrics and how to  avoid puckering or "waves."

  • Daily Maintenance: Always clean the lint from the bobbin area and oil your machine before you begin your first project of the day.

  • Needles & Threads: Explore when and why you might use other threads or needles/

 

2. Loading the Machine

How to properly load the quilt with even tension throughout the entire quilting process.

A. The Backing

B. The Quilt Top

C. Batting & Basting

 

3. Needles, Threads & Tension

Precision quilting requires high-quality components and correct positioning.

  • Threading: Why to use high-quality thread. How to properly thread by following the thread path.

  • Needles: When and how to change needles. Finding the right size needle for the quilt& thread.

  • Perfecting Tension: Easily master your tension using the Drop Test.

 

4. Free-Motion Basics

Before we quilt with the Pro-Stitcher, we learn how to control the movement of the machine.

  • Bobbin thread: How to bring up bobbin thread and tie off stitches.

  • Stitch Regulation: Manual, Precision and Cruise Modes

  • Free Motion Quilting:  Try your hand at several basic quilting designs that are fun and look great on many quilts.  See how the machine becomes an extension of your body!

 

5. Pro-Stitcher Premium Basics

After we've practiced free motion quilting, we use the Pro-Stitcher tablet to computerize designs.

  • Set Your Area:   Two corner and multi-point areas

  • Select a Design:  Edge to edge and blocks will be used

  • Resize & Repeat

  • Quilt Designs

  • Advance: Reposition and New Start/Stop


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details:
Instructor: Mary Yoder - Handi Quiler National Educator
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.

Contact Us:

Phone:  608-269-1083
Address:  219 North Water St.
                 Sparta WI 54656
Hours:  M-F 9-5, Sat 9-3
             Closed Sunday




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