Longarm Hands on Classes CW 01 BEGINNERS GUIDE TO FEATHERS R420 MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 Everyone loves feathers well, almost everyone! There are a number of different ways to quilt feathers so we will explore a few alternatives. It can be quite tricky in the beginning but after a few minutes of drawing you ll get the hang of the rhythm and be ready to face the machine! Skills featured: Learning the structure of a feather Drawing different types of feathers Different spine treatments free hand and templates Stitching the perfect feather MB 02 MORE FUN WITH RULERS R420 MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER, 13.30-16.30 If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in accurately placing designs and precisely stitching them out. 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. 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
MB 03 COUCHING R420 TUESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 Have you purchased the couching feet set but are unsure how to use them? Get in the know with this hands on class. Create a stunning stained glass piece quickly and easily using the couching feet. Other ideas for using the couching feet in your quilting will be shown. PR 02 THREAD ART SHADING TECHNIQUES R420 TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER, 13.30-16.30 Have you looked at art quilts and often wondered how the quilter achieved their techniques with thread alone? Join this class to get out of your traditional box and learn something totally new! Thread choices Outlining Shading Free motion zig zag Shear Stitching Shadowing
TJ 05 ADVANCED FEATHERS AND THREADS R420 WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 In this class we will focus on applying feather designs to typical block types, as well as sashing and borders. I ll show you how to handle curves and corners as well as using feathers as an all over pattern. We will also look at various vein design options. This class is based on techniques and not a specific project. You do need to know how to free motion quilt as well as quilt the basic feather methods to attend this class. The requirements list will be forwarded once you have booked your class. Notes will be provided. Beginners to Advanced. CW 03 MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL R420 WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER, 13.30-16.30 Modern quilts have several general characteristics: expansive negative space, contemporary designs, no borders, asymmetrical elements, and improvisational piecing. Learn how to adapt traditional quilt designs to modern quilts, using modern tools to create special effects with geometric shapes and updated design elements. Identifying modern designs Geometric quilting designs Concentric circles Using wave rulers for special effects Tiled edge-to-edge designs
CW 04 3 B S: BACKGROUNDS, BORDERS AND BLOCKS R420 THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 You are the queen of your quilt. Learn to add texture and fluidity to your quilting by changing the size and spacing of freehand designs. See your quilting come alive as you gain confidence in each application. Skills Featured: Drawing designs before quilting to build muscle memory Continuous quilting paths for blocks Combining simple designs for great borders Simple sashes and borders Using rulers and templates for borders and sashes TJ 08 WORK THAT GRID R540 includes stencil THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER, 13:30-16:30 Are you struggling to achieve an even fill? What can be achieved with a basic stencilled grid? Students will explore various design options based on a grid as guidance to achieve wonderful block patterns and fill designs. You do need to know how to free motion quilt to attend this class. A compulsory grid stencil will be supplied at R120 - but you will use it a lot in you other general quilting projects. The requirements list will be forwarded once you have booked your class. Notes will be provided. Beginners to Advanced.
MB 07 YOU CAN DO THAT ON A LONGARM?! R420 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 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 nes perspective o what s possible with a longarm! Slap-li-que Counching and embellishment Cheat chenille Strip piecing quilting as you go Applying binding with the longarm MB 08 FANCY FOOTWORK R420 FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER, 13.30-16.30 The ruler hopping foot will always be the workhorse of machine quilting, but Handi Quilter has created new quick-change machine feet to take your quilting to the next level. Add surface embellishments easily with the Couching Foot, and use the Echo Feet to create impressive echo quilting in a variety of widths and designs. The Glide Foot enables quilting around surface embellishments and dimensional applique with ease. Come discover the fun you ll have with the new Handi Feet! Topics include Couching with a variety of threads and yarns Echo quilting in a variety of widths Quilting around surface embellishments Using Echo Feet with rulers and templates Creating grids and crosshatching
MB 09 APPLIQUE ON A LONGARM R420 SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER, 09:30-12:30 Learn the techniques of raw edge applique and reverse applique done right on the frame while creating a wonderful piece that can be made into a pillow or tote bag or wall hanging. We'll even do a little couching! A list of items to bring to the class will be emailed to you once your booking is confirmed.