Instructor: Cathy Thayer
Skill level: Beginner

Are you ready to take your quilting skills to the next level with the Beginning Quilt Path Class? Join us and learn all about the revolutionary Quilt Path Version 5 Pantograph, including its powerful features like Batch Import and Power Pantograph applications. You’ll also discover how to integrate the Eclipse plug-in for more quilting possibilities. Enroll today and unlock endless creativity and possibilities for your quilting journey. Your next masterpiece is just a stitch away!

Instructor: Tracey Russell
Skill level: All skill levels

This exciting class offers a fabulous, fun approach to adding texture and added flair to your quilt tops. During our time together, you will discover just how infinite the design opportunities can be! By using a simple grid stencil as the springboard, it’s easy to create amazing background designs, filler designs, border treatments and even ornate focal areas to catch the eye and show off your skills. We will create stunning designs that look complex and intricate yet are easy to execute. This technique is guaranteed to take your quilts to the next level, and best of all…they are so much fun to quilt! From the beginner to the advanced quilter, this class is a must for everyone! All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Angela Huffman
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate

This course picks up where the APQS Beginning Longarm Class leaves off. This class offers a broad overview of custom quilting. During this hands-on class, we will learn dozens of ways to custom-quilt a block. Learn easy custom border/corner/sashing treatments. See how to “read” a quilt top and interpret a quilt top to select the best design and organize your inspiration. This class offers the bird’s eye view of custom quilting so you are ready for more focused and rigorous classes.

Instructor: Angela Clark
Skill level: Beginner

Unlock the art of precise motif placement in quilting with our course, “Quilting Brilliance: Precision Motif Placement Mastery.” Delve into the world of quilting brilliance as you learn the techniques and secrets behind expertly positioning motifs to create stunning quilt designs. Whether you’re a novice quilter or a seasoned enthusiast, this course will elevate your quilting skills to new heights. Join us on a journey of creativity and precision, and watch your quilting projects shine with brilliance!

Instructor: Cathy Thayer
Skill level: All skill levels

Are you tired of the same old routine? Dying to inject some excitement into your quilting projects? Well, prepare yourself for an exhilarating adventure as we introduce you to the unconventional world of non-cotton longarm quilting! Imagine the gasps of amazement as you showcase your one-of-a-kind project, expertly crafted with unexpected materials that transform your masterpiece into an awe-inspiring work of art. Dare to venture into uncharted territory as you take on the challenge of quilting with leather. Yes, you heard that right – leather! Unleash your inner rebel and watch in wonder as this versatile material gracefully dances under the needle of your trusty longarm machine. Our Anything But Cotton encourages you to think outside the box and explore the potential of repurposing old textiles. Blend the old with the new, the antique with the contemporary, and watch as your quilts become timeless heirlooms that tell a story worth sharing.

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.

Instructor: Tracey Russell
Skill level: All skill levels

Just because it’s a spine, doesn’t mean it has to be “feathered”! Everything from spikes and razor wire to curls and leaves, to flowers and bat wings to name but a few….It’s a ton of fun quilting outside the box. Depending on the feel, mood and style of your quilt, you may want any manner of shapes popping of that spine. If that’s the case, this is the class for you! A spine is simply a way for your designs/motifs to travel across or around your quilt and just about any shape can be adapted to flow along one. Firstly, we lay the foundation of how to travel along a spine to ensure a clean, polished look to your work. Then, we’re going to get “fun and funky” popping all manner of interesting things on those spines to create border treatments, motifs and edge-to-edge designs. You’ll have a blast in this class as we build our repertoire and add to our toolbox of ideas to give some interesting twists to those quilts! All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Angela Clark
Skill level: Beginner

Join our Quilt Wizardry: Border Bling Masterclass, a captivating digital design class that will transport you into the world of quilting magic. Learn the secrets of crafting enchanting and personalized quilt borders that dazzle and delight, all from the convenience of your tablet. Unleash your inner quilting wizard and add a touch of sparkle to your creations with this fun and engaging online experience.

Instructor: Cathy Thayer
Skill level: All skill levels

Longarm Upcycle Projects: Are you a quilter seeking creative growth and positive environmental impact? Introducing “Upcycle on the Longarm”! Transform old jeans into stunning flower art using denim scraps and fabric at home. Cathy will guide you, churning your imagination. Turn discarded jeans into masterpieces, saving the planet and igniting your creativity. The technique is versatile, working with ripped, faded denim or patches, adding charm. Contrast soft fabric petals with sturdy denim for captivating beauty. No fancy tools needed; just denim and fabric with soul. Uncover hidden artistic potential. Join quilters, discovering talents and sustainable art. Feel the difference in your art and in the world.

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL.

Instructor: Tracey Russell
Skill level: All skill levels

Who doesn’t love a good background filler? No custom-quilted quilt is truly finished until the filler work has been completed. I have always thought of this part of the quilting as “the cherry on top.” This beloved part of the custom quilting process is so important and serves so many different purposes. Enhancing applique, adding interest to backgrounds, breeding up negative space, popping motifs, etc. – we need to take careful consideration of all these things when deciding the what, when, where and why of using moderately dense, really dense or micro-stitch quilting to your quilt. We’ll begin with easy-to-stitch (yet effective) shapes, then morph and embellish those ideas into spectacular, stand-out, loud-and-proud textures that will take that quilt from fabulous to fantastically fabulous! Experience as the magic happens while we build freehand and creative skills, all while creating that incredible tactile texture we all love so much.

Instructor: Angela Clark
Skill level: Beginner

Embark on a journey into the realm of quilt pattern design through our comprehensive course, PatternCAD Mastery. This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of PatternCAD, the digitizing software that accompanies Quilt Path. Whether you are a novice or have some prior experience with Quilt Path, this program will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to create and modify quilt patterns effectively. Elevate your quilting projects to new heights by enrolling in this professionally curated course.

Instructor: Angela Huffman
Skill level: Beginner

Discover the joy of pushing your creative boundaries while free-motion quilting an adorable giraffe playmat that is as much fun to stitch as it is to gift! We will use the playful giraffes in this panel to stretch our skills to new heights. Immerse yourself in a variety of free-motion designs that go beyond the basics and have some fun while you play! Learn a broad spectrum of styles, from swirls and loops to intricate patterns, as we blend creativity and skill building in this full-day hands-on class. You’ll share a machine with one other person.