Free-Motion

Summer Pro-Stitcher Project Dive into a fun and skill-building summer project with Pro-Stitcher! This project is designed to explore a variety of quilting techniques and tools, all completed on a longarm machine. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning your longarm journey, this project offers something for everyone. By the end, you’ll have a […]

Whole Cloth Quilt This class is suitable for anyone interested in textile arts, quilting, or embroidery. Whether your are a beginner exploring creative fabric design or seasoned maker wanting to expand your skills, this course provides practical tools and inspiration. Course discussions include: 1. Introduction to Whole Cloth Projects ◦ Overview of tools and materials

Pro-Stitcher Basics This month Iris will cover the basics of Pro-Stitcher for those who have just purchased considering purchasing or need a refresher this is the perfect Pro-Stitcher class.  Iris will help you master the basics and be ready to quilt on your own. If you don’t have Pro-Stitcher no need to worry, you can just

Introduction to Free Motion and Ruler Work on the Long-Arm Free Motion Class will cover the following topics (morning): Introduction to free motion quilting Establish an Inventory Resizing Designs Transferring Designs to Fabric Marking your Quilts Batting and Thread Machine Features to simplify FMQ Adjusting tension and setting for optimal results Ruler Class will cover

Creating a Unique Designer Sweatshirt on the Long-Arm This month Iris has really out done herself. She created a project that will combine nearly every skill and technique we have covered to create an original sweatshirt jacket on the long-arm.  We are combining free motion, and rulers, with Pro-Stitcher Designer and Pro-Stitcher. If you don’t

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Longarm Applique This month Iris has really out done herself. She created a project that will combine nearly every skill and technique we have covered to create one lovely wall hanging.  We are combining free motion with Pro-Stitcher Designer and Pro-Stitcher. In the class you will begin with creating custom

This month Iris will teach a Holiday Project, starting Christmas in July early, that will build your skills using background fill.  Can’t wait for you to see how clever these projects are. In class you will learn: background fill from free motion designs how to incorporate crosshatch in your design how to read your quilt