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CL0127M: Longarm Club
Lesson #1-Jan. PROPER PREP and LOADING
-How to ensure your leaders are installed square and straight
-How to use the zipper load method for complete accuracy and flexibility
-How to square backing and prep for loading
-How to start and keep your quilt top squared to the frame
-How to prevent quilt top from shifting
Lesson #2-Feb. CLEANING YOUR MACHINE
-How to best clean all parts of your machine
-How a dirty machine can alter stitch quality and cause damage to your machine or quilt
-Tips to keep your machine clean that you won't find in any manuals
-Oil, oil, oil
Lesson #3-Mar. THREAD
-Why I am a thread snob
-Learn how thread is made
-Learn why thread is the 2nd most important investment you can make,
with your machine being #1
-Learn how to read labels when purchasing thread
-Learn the purpose of every thread guide on your machine
Lesson #4-Apr. NEEDLES
-Learn the anatomy of a needle
-Learn why choosing the right needle is so important
-Learn why overused needles can cause stitch quality issues and how
they can damage your machine
Lesson #5-May TENSION
-Learn to diagnose the difference between a threading problem and a tension problem
-Learn what to do BEFORE turning the tension knob
-Learn how far to turn that tension knob
Lesson #6-June SPEED SETTINGS
-Learn why you have so many speed settings and when to change it
-Learn the difference between regulated mode and manual mode
-Learn how to create custom settings that work for you and the type of quilting you prefer
Lesson#7-July-BATTING
-Learn how batting is made
-Learn what type of batting to use for each quilt
-Learn how batting directly impacts your tension and how to adjust accordingly
-Learn about washing, drying, shrinkage and care
Lesson#8 Aug.-TROUBLE SHOOTING
-Learn the difference between skipped stitches and long stitches
-Learn about thread breakage causes and fixes
-Learn to identify "funny" noises coming from your machine
-Learn the 5 things to check in the bobbin when stitch quality issues occur
-Learn how to check that all electronics are functioning correctly
Lesson #9 Sept.-TRANSFERRING DESIGNS TO YOUR QUILT TOP
-How to appropriately mark on light and dark fabrics
-Learn about the best erasable markers to use
-Learn how to resize a design to fit a larger or smaller area
-Learn to make your own templates using Bridal Tulle netting
Lesson #10 Oct.-REPAIRING A TEAR IN A QUILT
-How to make a creative patch to cover the tear
-How to repair the tear with a product used for bonding the fabric fibers back together
-How to replace the torn section of the quilt
-How to repair the backing fabric
-Repairing or replacing the batting in the quilt
Lesson #11 Nov.-AVOIDING THE TOP 10 MISTAKES QUILTERS MAKE
-Loading machine incorrectly
-Pulling quilt fabric too tightly
-Quilting a design that doesn't compliment the quilt
-Wrong scale of design to fill an area proportionately
-Not quilting to the same density throughout the entire quilt
-Asking for opinions
Lesson #12 Dec.-SUPER SIMPLE STIPPLE
-Begin the adventure of free motion quilting
-Learn how to "stipple" which is the foundation design to all other free motion designs
-Learn to keep spacing and scale consistent
-Learn how to easily fill a space without getting stuck in a corner or leaving a gap
-Learn how to fill around applique
-How to ensure your leaders are installed square and straight
-How to use the zipper load method for complete accuracy and flexibility
-How to square backing and prep for loading
-How to start and keep your quilt top squared to the frame
-How to prevent quilt top from shifting
Lesson #2-Feb. CLEANING YOUR MACHINE
-How to best clean all parts of your machine
-How a dirty machine can alter stitch quality and cause damage to your machine or quilt
-Tips to keep your machine clean that you won't find in any manuals
-Oil, oil, oil
Lesson #3-Mar. THREAD
-Why I am a thread snob
-Learn how thread is made
-Learn why thread is the 2nd most important investment you can make,
with your machine being #1
-Learn how to read labels when purchasing thread
-Learn the purpose of every thread guide on your machine
Lesson #4-Apr. NEEDLES
-Learn the anatomy of a needle
-Learn why choosing the right needle is so important
-Learn why overused needles can cause stitch quality issues and how
they can damage your machine
Lesson #5-May TENSION
-Learn to diagnose the difference between a threading problem and a tension problem
-Learn what to do BEFORE turning the tension knob
-Learn how far to turn that tension knob
Lesson #6-June SPEED SETTINGS
-Learn why you have so many speed settings and when to change it
-Learn the difference between regulated mode and manual mode
-Learn how to create custom settings that work for you and the type of quilting you prefer
Lesson#7-July-BATTING
-Learn how batting is made
-Learn what type of batting to use for each quilt
-Learn how batting directly impacts your tension and how to adjust accordingly
-Learn about washing, drying, shrinkage and care
Lesson#8 Aug.-TROUBLE SHOOTING
-Learn the difference between skipped stitches and long stitches
-Learn about thread breakage causes and fixes
-Learn to identify "funny" noises coming from your machine
-Learn the 5 things to check in the bobbin when stitch quality issues occur
-Learn how to check that all electronics are functioning correctly
Lesson #9 Sept.-TRANSFERRING DESIGNS TO YOUR QUILT TOP
-How to appropriately mark on light and dark fabrics
-Learn about the best erasable markers to use
-Learn how to resize a design to fit a larger or smaller area
-Learn to make your own templates using Bridal Tulle netting
Lesson #10 Oct.-REPAIRING A TEAR IN A QUILT
-How to make a creative patch to cover the tear
-How to repair the tear with a product used for bonding the fabric fibers back together
-How to replace the torn section of the quilt
-How to repair the backing fabric
-Repairing or replacing the batting in the quilt
Lesson #11 Nov.-AVOIDING THE TOP 10 MISTAKES QUILTERS MAKE
-Loading machine incorrectly
-Pulling quilt fabric too tightly
-Quilting a design that doesn't compliment the quilt
-Wrong scale of design to fill an area proportionately
-Not quilting to the same density throughout the entire quilt
-Asking for opinions
Lesson #12 Dec.-SUPER SIMPLE STIPPLE
-Begin the adventure of free motion quilting
-Learn how to "stipple" which is the foundation design to all other free motion designs
-Learn to keep spacing and scale consistent
-Learn how to easily fill a space without getting stuck in a corner or leaving a gap
-Learn how to fill around applique
CL0127M: Longarm Club
Cost:
$ 300.00
All sales are final, this includes all classes and services. Classes are booked on a first come basis. Due to limited space available and the desire to keep qualified instructors, we will not offer refunds or store credits for any class after you have boo
All sales are final, this includes all classes and services. Classes are booked on a first come basis. Due to limited space available and the desire to keep qualified instructors, we will not offer refunds or store credits for any class after you have boo