Get inspired at HQ quilting classes
Get inspired at HQ quilting classes If you do your own quilting -- or would like to learn – you’ll want to be part of this series of practical, informative classes that Handi Quilter Educator Susan Jungerheld will bring to the shop March 16-18.. Participants will expand their quilting skills and find inspiration for designs. Each class is $30, or you can buy the six-class series for $150, which is like getting one free. CLICK, VISIT OR CALL TO REGISTER ALWAYS IN STITCHES 1808 E. CONNER ST., NOBLESVILLE, IN (317) 776-4227 ۰ WWW.ALWAYSINSTITCHES1.COM
LONGARM BOOT CAMP BASICS 10:00-12:30 MARCH 16 Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just need a review of longarm basics? This class takes the mystery out of longarm quilting by acquainting you with the basic terms, machine features, how to load a quilt, and what you need to know about thread, needles and tension. Handi Quilter longarm systems are user-friendly, come in various sizes for every budget, and are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you! Topics include: Definitions of longarm quilting terms Basic machine features Loading quilts Bobbins Tension, needles and thread
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR QUILT 1:30-4:00 MARCH 16 “Edge-to-edge” is a popular term for quilting continuous-line designs from one edge of the quilt to the other, in consecutive rows, to create an all-over design. Freehand quilting, pantographs, dot-to-dot quilting and Groovy Boards are all edge-to-edge methods. Learn how to accurately scale and nest designs, for cohesive, all-over quilting.
Susan Jungerheld Susan Jungerheld has owned a longarm quilting business and a Handi Quilter machine since 2008. An award-winning quilter with several quilts in Quilt Trends magazine, Susan began teaching both piecing and quilting in local quilt shops, and now is thrilled to share her knowledge and experience with quilters everywhere as a Handi Quilter National Educator. She loves free-motion and ruler-assisted 24 quilting using her HQ Fusion.
Topics include: Selecting appropriate designs for beauty and skill level Scaling designs for appropriate density Accurate placement and nesting Making your own pantograph Groovy Board work and dot-to-dot quilting
CROSSOVER QUILTING: MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL 10:00-12:30 MARCH 18 Modern quilts have several characteristics: expansive negative space, contemporary designs, no borders, asymmetrical elements, and improvisational piecing. Learn how to adapt traditional quilt designs for modern quilts, using modern tools to create special effects with geometric shapes and updated design elements.
Topics include: Identifying modern designs Geometric quilting designs Concentric circles Using wave rulers for special effects Tiled edge-to-edge designs
START SIMPLE, EXPAND TO AMAZING 1:30-4:00 MARCH 17 Begin with a basic design from a stencil, a ruler or template, an appliqué pattern, a motif from a fabric, or even a shape you draw yourself. Then transform and expand that design from basic to spectacular. Add extended and secondary designs, repeats, fills and special effects. Learn marking techniques and tools for applying designs to quilt tops. Topics include: Using stencils and templates to begin a design Expanding block designs into sashing and borders Repeating designs for special effects Fillers and embellishments to enhance a design Making your own stencils
Ruler Mania 9:30-NOON MARCH 18 If you want precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in accurately placing and precisely stitching designs. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights. Topics include: Handling rulers safely Accomplishing precision and accuracy Straight-line quilting and stitching in the ditch Right angles and crosshatching Overview of all shapes of Handi Quilter rulers
YOU CAN DO THAT ON A LONGARM? 1:00-3:30 MARCH 18 A longarm isn’t just for quilting tops! Come see how techniques usually done with a sewing machine can be accomplished with a longarm machine. You’ll leave with brilliant shortcuts and ideas for quick and easy projects, and a whole new perspective on what’s possible with a longarm! Topics include: “Slap-li-que” Couching and embellishment Creating chenille Strip piecing quilting as you go Applying bonding with the longarm
LONGARM BOOT CAMP BASICS 10:00-12:30 MARCH 16 Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just need a review of longarm basics? This class takes the mystery out of longarm quilting by acquainting you with the basic terms, machine features, how to load a quilt, and what you need to know about thread, needles and tension. Handi Quilter longarm systems are user-friendly, come in various sizes for every budget, and are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you! Topics include: Definitions of longarm quilting terms Basic machine features Loading quilts Bobbins Tension, needles and thread
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR QUILT 1:30-4:00 MARCH 16 “Edge-to-edge” is a popular term for quilting continuous-line designs from one edge of the quilt to the other, in consecutive rows, to create an all-over design. Freehand quilting, pantographs, dot-to-dot quilting and Groovy Boards are all edge-to-edge methods. Learn how to accurately scale and nest designs, for cohesive, all-over quilting.
Susan Jungerheld Susan Jungerheld has owned a longarm quilting business and a Handi Quilter machine since 2008. An award-winning quilter with several quilts in Quilt Trends magazine, Susan began teaching both piecing and quilting in local quilt shops, and now is thrilled to share her knowledge and experience with quilters everywhere as a Handi Quilter National Educator. She loves free-motion and ruler-assisted 24 quilting using her HQ Fusion.
Topics include: Selecting appropriate designs for beauty and skill level Scaling designs for appropriate density Accurate placement and nesting Making your own pantograph Groovy Board work and dot-to-dot quilting
CROSSOVER QUILTING: MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL 10:00-12:30 MARCH 18 Modern quilts have several characteristics: expansive negative space, contemporary designs, no borders, asymmetrical elements, and improvisational piecing. Learn how to adapt traditional quilt designs for modern quilts, using modern tools to create special effects with geometric shapes and updated design elements.
Topics include: Identifying modern designs Geometric quilting designs Concentric circles Using wave rulers for special effects Tiled edge-to-edge designs
START SIMPLE, EXPAND TO AMAZING 1:30-4:00 MARCH 17 Begin with a basic design from a stencil, a ruler or template, an appliqué pattern, a motif from a fabric, or even a shape you draw yourself. Then transform and expand that design from basic to spectacular. Add extended and secondary designs, repeats, fills and special effects. Learn marking techniques and tools for applying designs to quilt tops. Topics include: Using stencils and templates to begin a design Expanding block designs into sashing and borders Repeating designs for special effects Fillers and embellishments to enhance a design Making your own stencils
Ruler Mania 9:30-NOON MARCH 18 If you want precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in accurately placing and precisely stitching designs. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights. Topics include: Handling rulers safely Accomplishing precision and accuracy Straight-line quilting and stitching in the ditch Right angles and crosshatching Overview of all shapes of Handi Quilter rulers
YOU CAN DO THAT ON A LONGARM? 1:00-3:30 MARCH 18 A longarm isn’t just for quilting tops! Come see how techniques usually done with a sewing machine can be accomplished with a longarm machine. You’ll leave with brilliant shortcuts and ideas for quick and easy projects, and a whole new perspective on what’s possible with a longarm! Topics include: “Slap-li-que” Couching and embellishment Creating chenille Strip piecing quilting as you go Applying bonding with the longarm
