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February 6, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

March 12, 2012 - Karen McTavish Classes In Florida


Victorian Feathers
Time: 9 am - Noon
Cost: $150 per student

Mastering the Art of McTavishing Certification Class
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $200 per student

Trunk Show/Lecture
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Lisa Mullins | 407-658-4044  | lisa@wanderingstitches.com | Website | Map & Directions

March 13, 2012 - Karen McTavish Classes In Florida


How to Quilt That
Time: 9 am - Noon
Cost: $150 per student

Custom Heirloom Class
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $175 per student

Contact: Lisa Mullins | 407-658-4044  | lisa@wanderingstitches.com | Website | Map & Directions

March 14, 2012 - Karen McTavish Classes In Florida


Wholecloth Quilting
Time: 9 am - 4 pm (with a lunch break)
Cost: $300.00 per student

Contact: Lisa Mullins | 407-658-4044  | lisa@wanderingstitches.com | Website | Map & Directions

March 15, 2012 - Karen McTavish Classes In Florida


How to draw Original Quilting Designs
Time: 9 am - Noon
Cost: $150.00 per student

Contact: Lisa Mullins | 407-658-4044  | lisa@wanderingstitches.com | Website | Map & Directions

March 20, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

March 21, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class fee is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

March 22-23, 2012 - Two-Day Maintenance Class @ APQS Factory -- Carroll, Iowa


Amy Stuart, our top service technician, leads you through the very basics of machine maintenance, all the way through more in-depth service such as timing and motor brushes. Other topics include tension issues, thread and needles, wheel adjustments, hook maintenance and more. Learn how to keep your quilting machine running like new! These APQS classes are taught by the very people who hand-assembled your quilting machine, right at the factory in Carroll, Iowa. Class tuition is $400 per person. As these courses fill quickly, payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Contact Amy for more information or to register.

Contact: Amy Stuart | 800.426.7233 ext. 206 | amy@apqs.com | Map & Directions

April 30, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class--Des Moines, Iowa


Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

May 1, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

May 31, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class--Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

June 1, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

June 12, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call or email Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426-7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

June 13, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

June 14-15, 2012 - Two-Day Maintenance Class @ APQS Factory -- Carroll, Iowa


Amy Stuart, our top service technician, leads you through the very basics of machine maintenance, all the way through more in-depth service such as timing and motor brushes. Other topics include tension issues, thread and needles, wheel adjustments, hook maintenance and more. Learn how to keep your quilting machine running like new! These APQS classes are taught by the very people who hand-assembled your quilting machine, right at the factory in Carroll, Iowa. Class tuition is $400 per person. As these courses fill quickly, payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Contact Amy for more information or to register.

Contact: Amy Stuart | 800.426.7233 ext. 206 | amy@apqs.com | Map & Directions

July 19, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

July 20, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, IA


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

August 16, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call or email Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

August 17, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

September 4, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call or email Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

September 5, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

September 6-7, 2012 - Two-Day Maintenance Class @ APQS Factory -- Carroll, Iowa


Amy Stuart, our top service technician, leads you through the very basics of machine maintenance, all the way through more in-depth service such as timing and motor brushes. Other topics include tension issues, thread and needles, wheel adjustments, hook maintenance and more. Learn how to keep your quilting machine running like new! These APQS classes are taught by the very people who hand-assembled your quilting machine, right at the factory in Carroll, Iowa. Class tuition is $400 per person. As these courses fill quickly, payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Contact Amy for more information or to register.

Contact: Amy Stuart | 800.426.7233 ext. 206 | amy@apqs.com | Map & Directions

October 25, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call or email Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

October 26, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class --Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

November 12, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call or email Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

November 13, 2012 - Advanced Beginner Longarm Quilting Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


Develop your freehanding skills and learn feather and background quilting basics in this 6-hour follow-up class to the beginner class at APQS in Des Moines. This class takes you beyond pantographs and simple overall designs and pushes you to become more comfortable with your freehand quilting skills. You'll have classroom time as well as hands-on machine time during the day. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 am., and class begins at 9:30 a.m.; Class tuition is $200.
Call or email Dawn for more information or to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions

December 3, 2012 - Beginning Longarm Class -- Des Moines, Iowa


With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you'll need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you'll learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently. This class is mostly "demonstration" so we can squeeze in as much information as possible. The class is free for students who purchase a quilting machine from APQS, or tuition is $200. Special hotel rates are available. The showroom opens at 9 a.m. and class begins at 9:30 a.m. Call Dawn to register.

Contact: Dawn Cavanaugh | 800.426.7233 ext. 104 | dawn@apqs.com | Map & Directions