Beginner longarm quilting training retreat classes custom free

Texas Quilt Machines, LLC
QuiltFrog.com

Are you considering the purchase of an Industrial longarm quilting machine?
Do you want extensive hands on quilting instruction, included with the purchase of your machine?
We offer 2 full days of instruction and training, included with your purchase of an Industrial longarm quilting machine.
The free, 2 day Beginner Training Retreats, are offered to those that purchase their industrial machine and frame from us, TQM.
We do offer the 2 day Beginner Training Retreats to others, when space is available.
We will help you, train you and focus on your concerns, and treat you with the same respect, as those that bought from us.
We are located in Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston and just 20 minutes from the Houston, IAH, Bush Intercontinental Airport.

We have had hundreds of nice quilters, join us for our 2-3 day retreats and training, from all over the US, Mexico, Canada and England... You
will meet lots of nice quilters at future retreats from around the globe. We have had quilters from Florida, California, Indiana, Alabama,
Mississippi, Virginia, Oregon, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Missouri, Louisiana,
New Mexico, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arizona, Washington, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Alaska, Delaware, Maine, Bahamas, Canada, Mexico City, England, and of course Texas.

Beginner Longarm Training Retreat

Beginner Longarm Training Retreat Information:
Updated 7-18-10

Our new building with the larger classrooms is ready and open.

We now have room for 8-9 machines set up. We schedule 6 - 7 quilters for each retreat.
There are two instructors in every class. You will get a lot of one on one time, during your training classes.

We offer a, Free, Beginner Longarm Training Retreat, to each quilter that purchases an Industrial, Quilting Machine and
Frame package from us. We have 15 - 20 spaces available each month. You will meet very nice quilters while you are here
for classes. Call soon, our classes fill quickly.

We add extra training days, and/or Intermediate Custom Training Retreats, each per month, as requested.
Call if you have a, "Special Request", 2 or 3 days training retreat, that will fit your needs, we may be able to schedule it!

There is a $50.00 Supply Fee, for the retreat. We will supply:
1) Longarm Quilting Machines. One machine per person, you will not share machines or frames. ($$)
2) 3 Ring Binder, Comprehensive Beginner Longarm Training Manual, includes 30+ quilting designs. ($15)
3) Day One, 4 yards Muslin Fabric, Crib Size Poly Batting, Longarm Thread, Needles, etc. ($18+)
4) Day Two, 4 yards Quilt Shop Quality Fabric, Crib Size Cotton Batting, Longarm Thread, Needles, etc. ($32+)
5) Extras: Scissors, Fob, Velcro Demo Quilt Kit.

You will have your own machine to use the entire time, you will not have to share a machine.
All fabric, batting, thread, bobbins, needles, paper products are included in the supply fee.

If you would like to bring your machine with you to class. You can. Tom will put your machine on one of our frames. You can
use your machine, for the 2 days, and we can help you trouble shoot it, if you are having problems. Tom will put it back in your
vehicle for you and secure it, for the trip home. Call if you would like for your husband, business partner, sister, daughter, etc
to attend with you at no extra charge. We may be able to accommodate them.

Beginner Retreat Schedule

This is the planned schedule, for the 2 days of the beginners retreat. We stick to this schedule.
Please make every effort to be available, at the times listed.
Weather, lightening, thunder storms may alter our scheduled times on the machines.
We may have to change and adjust the training schedule, when there are weather related issues.
We will still cover everything.
Please understand.

Day One Schedule 9:00am - 6:00pm

9:00am - 11:00 am
Introduction to Longarm Quilting
Introduction to thread tension and thread breakage, will be covered in detail Lots of info.
Beginner Longarm Quilting info will be covered in detail.
Introduction to loading your quilt, will be covered in detail. Lots of info.
Load your quilt.

12:00       Lunch Break

1:00 pm
Beginner overall feather quilting demo
Basic longarm quilting instruction continued.
Overall freehand feather techniques will be taught. You will be great at feathers!
     Manual includes lots of feather designs.
Demo of Rulers, Templates, Stencils. You will be great at rulers and templates!
     Manual includes lots of ruler and templates designs.
Demo of using your laser from the front of the machine.
     Inset printed designs and stencils used with the laser in the front.
Practice Time for these skills

6:00pm   Supervised Longarm instruction is over for the day.

Day Two Schedule   9:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - Optional
Come early if you want. Get your questions answered, and Shop.

9:00am
Maintenence
*Timing and trouble shooting demos

10:00am
Intro to Pantograph quilting.
What to look for in picking out pantos.
How to pick the right panto.
Where to find free pantos,
How to draw and/or make your own pantos.
Load and Quilt your 1st pantograph

1:00 Lunch Break

1:30 - 3:00pm
Finish your Pantograph quilt.

3:0pm - 6:00pm
Quilting Business Info
Market and Quilt business info. Starting your quilt business, will be covered in detail. Lots of info.
*How Do I Quilt This discussion
Carrie will have several quilt tops to review for custom quilting.
Everyone will participate in the discussion.
We will use plastic overlays and dry erase pens to try out nice quilting designs.
We will use stencils, paper designs, design books, and lots of other items to decide how to quilt it.
*Sweatshirt Jacket demo.
*Time saving and quick quilting tips demo
*Question and answer time. Get your questions answered.

6:00pm   Supervised Longarm instruction is over for the day.

***Important, Please Note***
If you are not available to start and or attend the beginners instruction at the times listed above, you may miss out on some of
the instruction. We will make every effort to get you caught up, during off times. However, out of consideration to the other
students, we will not spend class time, repeating the things you missed. Please make every effort to be available at the times,
instruction is being taught.
Thank you for your understanding

Machines at the retreat.
Yes, You can use one of our machines during your Beginner Training Retreat. You do not have to bring your machine and/or
frame. For the best training, you will use the brand and size of the machine you own.

Yes, You can bring your own machine and put it on one of our frames, it you would like to use your own machine. Tom will unload
your machine and set it up on one of our frames. He will then load your machine, back into your vehicle and secure it after the
class, for your safe trip home.

Purchasing and taking your quilting machine home with you after training..........
Many of you choose to take the Beginner Training Retreat, use and become comfortable with your very own machine, during the
whole training time, and then take your own machine and frame home with you.
Or, you can use your very own machine, during the whole training time, and then we can bring it to you a few days later, when we
deliver and set up your frame. Please call with questions.

Tom will spend time with you, giving you helpful, quick and easy tips on setting up your machine and frame.
He will pack your machine and frame in your vehicle, for you.
He will make sure everything is safe and secure, for your trip home.
Please call if you have questions, or have special needs.
Tom and Carrie 281-793-1777

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Our Number One Focus Is Longarm Quilting!

Beginner Longarm Training Retreat - "You own a Longarm Machine - Not purchased here".
You are also welcome at our Beginner Longarm Training Retreats!
We have a limit of 6 - 7 quilters at each retreat.
We have 2 teachers at each retreat. You will have lots of one on one time, during the training.
We do offer the 2 day Beginner Training Retreats to others, when space is available.
    We will help you, train you and focus on your concerns, and treat you with the same respect, as those that bought from us.
We will match you up to the machine and the frame, that is close to the longarm system you own.
     You can learn the basics, and we will help you adapt the things you learn, to your longarm machine and frame.
We will also be available to help you with your longarm quilting questions, and help you with troubleshooting, after you attend the Beginner
Longarm Training Retreat. You can always call us with questions. We will help you.

$350.00 2 Day, Beginner Training Retreat
$ 50.00 Supply Fee, (see above).
$400.00 Total Fee

MC, VISA, Cash or Check accepted.

Call to sign up. 281-793-1777

TIP - You can take the Beginner Longarm Training Retreat prior to purchase.
       Some quilters like to see if they can use the longarm.
       Your class fee, can and will be applied as a down payment to your future purchase!!