May 29th – June 1st, 2024
Have you ever considered purchasing a long arm quilting machine? Do you have an older machine that you need to be inspired to use? Are you tired of sending your quilt tops out to be quilted? Then this is the event for you.
Handi Quilter, the largest manufacturer of long arm quilting machines has chosen Moore’s Sewing Centers as the location of an exclusive factory-direct Longarm Discovery event. They will be bringing in a limited number of machines where attendees will have an opportunity to discover what a longarm quilting machine is all about. During this 2-day event, you will be taken through all the points of longarm quilting, including loading the frame, TNT (tension, needles and thread), free-motion with templates, rulers, and even automation.
Handi Quilter Longarm Discovery Event
May 29th – 30th, 2024
or
May 31st – June 1st, 2024
Each machine will be limited to 2 attendees so everyone will have an opportunity to complete each exercise. Don’t wait to register, this will surely fill up fast!
Special pricing will be offered exclusively to attendees during the event. Don’t wait to register, this will surely fill up fast.
This is the perfect Try-Before-You-Buy Event!
Choose one of the 2-Day Hands-On events:
May 29th – 30th, 2024
May 31st – June 1st
Event Overview
Everyone can learn something new in this basic class – whether you’ve only pieced quilt tops or have finished a whole stack of quilts. Prepping your quilt top properly, choosing and marking designs on your quilt, and selecting batting and backings will all be covered in this class. Threads, needles, tension, and their relationship to finishing quilts will be discussed. Bring one of your finished quilt tops, if you like, to explore different design ideas for your quilt.
All supplies, use of machines, and candy Included! Catered lunch will be provided.
Event Information
Time
9am – 5pm PST (Registration begins at 8am)
Location
Moore’s of Brea
2315 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Registration Cost: $199.00
Sign up two for less! Bring a friend who doesn’t own a long arm machine for only $99 more.
Class Schedule for each 2-Day Hands-On Event
Day 1 | Morning Class
Longarm Bootcamp
Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!
Day 1 | Afternoon Class
Sweet and Simple Free-Motion Quilting
Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting – and it’s easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free-motion quilting, and how you can create stunning designs.
Day 2 | Morning Class
Pro-Stitcher Basics
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 consider a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users – start here!
Day 2 | Afternoon Class
Radical Rulers!
If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights.
Meet the Handi Quilter Educator
Mary Yoder
Handi Quilter National Educator
Janet Metsker
Handi Quilter National Educator