| Longarm Training Academy June 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2010 Holiday Inn, Intercontinental Airport Houston, Texas 281-793-1777 |
Diana Phillips
Line Dancing—
Join me in an interactive drawing class to introduce you to the original, fun, fast, easy and forgiving Line
Dancing technique that has become so popular with machine quilters. Few stops, no marking and
surprising designs that develop make this a must-have for your bag of quilting tricks. After learning the
basics, we will explore more possibilities to utilize and have fun with this! Cameras welcome.
Frameworks----
Straight from the popular “Frameworks” book, we’ll play with a bevy of border designs to add pizzazz to
your quilts. We’ll cover skinny, wide, simple, elegant, wavy, multiples at once and more. Since we
concentrate on basic techniques for styles of borders—you’ll walk away with lots of ways to adapt and
personalize all of these designs to your own quilts and style.
Flower Power—
Come learn this wonderful technique for inserts that is fast, forgiving, endlessly adaptable and will
WOW! your clients with the results. We’ll begin with the basics and go on to explore lots of
possibilities--- there’s so much more than flowers here J. Based on the new and already popular
“Flower Power” book.
Most Requested Overalls ---Confident beginner
Based on the popular book, “My Most Requested Overalls”, we will draw/stitch up a sampler using these
20 original Cozy Creations’ overall designs that can be easily adapted to many more designs. With
designs like Windblown Hearts, Clamshell Flowers, Spinners and Paisley Flowers---you’re sure to learn
some great designs to spice up your quilting.
Fun with Shapes—The Leaf version --
Using the Fun with Shapes technique, we will begin by learning how to draw/stitch that original Lazy ‘S’
leaf that is so adaptable and even more versatile than feathers. We’ll stitch leaves into and around lots
of shapes so you’re sure to have many choices to pick from to pull together some wonderfully
coordinated quilting plans. Bring cameras and I will have the Fun with Shapes Leaf Sampler quilt
there---this is the quilt that started so many off on the ‘Leaf Path’ and all of its possibilities.
Line Dancing—
Join me in an interactive drawing class to introduce you to the original, fun, fast, easy and forgiving Line
Dancing technique that has become so popular with machine quilters. Few stops, no marking and
surprising designs that develop make this a must-have for your bag of quilting tricks. After learning the
basics, we will explore more possibilities to utilize and have fun with this! Cameras welcome.
Frameworks----
Straight from the popular “Frameworks” book, we’ll play with a bevy of border designs to add pizzazz to
your quilts. We’ll cover skinny, wide, simple, elegant, wavy, multiples at once and more. Since we
concentrate on basic techniques for styles of borders—you’ll walk away with lots of ways to adapt and
personalize all of these designs to your own quilts and style.
Flower Power—
Come learn this wonderful technique for inserts that is fast, forgiving, endlessly adaptable and will
WOW! your clients with the results. We’ll begin with the basics and go on to explore lots of
possibilities--- there’s so much more than flowers here J. Based on the new and already popular
“Flower Power” book.
Most Requested Overalls ---Confident beginner
Based on the popular book, “My Most Requested Overalls”, we will draw/stitch up a sampler using these
20 original Cozy Creations’ overall designs that can be easily adapted to many more designs. With
designs like Windblown Hearts, Clamshell Flowers, Spinners and Paisley Flowers---you’re sure to learn
some great designs to spice up your quilting.
Fun with Shapes—The Leaf version --
Using the Fun with Shapes technique, we will begin by learning how to draw/stitch that original Lazy ‘S’
leaf that is so adaptable and even more versatile than feathers. We’ll stitch leaves into and around lots
of shapes so you’re sure to have many choices to pick from to pull together some wonderfully
coordinated quilting plans. Bring cameras and I will have the Fun with Shapes Leaf Sampler quilt
there---this is the quilt that started so many off on the ‘Leaf Path’ and all of its possibilities.
Deloa Jones
Got Stencils Use them
In this class I show how to make your stencils a versatile tool in your quiltmaking. We will go over some
basics of what to look for, how to build your stencil stash, how to place them and change them to fit. We
will combine stencils, mix and match, and add free motion to get the look we want. I will show how to fit
them in borders, blocks and odd shapes. You will look at your stencils in a whole new way.
This is a power point presentation along with a drawing class.
You're Invited To A Block Party!
I'm pleased to present this class inspired by my new book, DeLoa's Sampler Solutions. Together we
will explore a variety of ways to quilt a block, beginning with ?stitching in the ditch? and partying all the
way through to continuous curve.? We will endeavor to ensure that every block has its own unique
design. We?ll spice it up by adding other odd shapes in addition to loops and teardrops. To wrap up,
we might add some lines and/or cut some lines just to keep things interesting and fresh. The overall
object of our party? is to discover and practice numerous designs for our blocks with only ONE stop
and start! We will incorporate some of my new and exciting design ideas with concepts from my book. )
Progressive Feathers:
I call this class ?Progressive Feathers? because we will begin with a very basic feather and work our
way through to customizing our feathers for corners, triangles, wreaths, hearts, swags and other odd
shapes. We begin by marking our spine and the rest is all freehand! If you love the traditional look of
feathers in your quilting, this class is a must!(2 hour demo/lecture)( 4-6 hour hands on)
Border Patrol
I will show about 30 different free motion designs that you can put in borders and sashing. I will show
easy ways to do your sashing with only one start and stop the whole way across your quilt. I will show
how I do borders without turning my quilt on the frame. The designs and the techniques allow you to
quilt your quilt faster with designs that range from very simple to intricate. With all the variations that I
will also show you will have many more than just 30.( 2-3 hour demo/lecture)(4-6 hour hands on)
Out of the Garden
I can't grow anything but my quilted flowers don't wilt and die. In this class I will show many free motion
leaf and flower designs that can fit into borders, triangles, blocks, wreaths, and other arrangements. I
will show you how to combine very simple shapes to make a multitude of flowers that you will want to fill
in your quilts. I have a book based on this technique Quilt Me a Garden(2 hour demo/lecture)(4-6 hour
hands on demo)
Machine Quilting Business
If you ever thought of doing a business or you want many tips of the trade then come join us for an
insightful look at the machine quilting business. We will talk about dealing with customers, products,
pricing, keeping yourself organized with your customer base and financials. We will also talk about
working efficiently and all the pitfalls that customers can bring you and how to deal with them. It is a fun
business so here is how to keep it fun.
Filling in the Fillers
These are very unique background fillers. I found that using traditional background stencils such as
crosshatching and clamshells as a guide I can freemotion many unique background fillers. This is a
class full of interesting and unique patterns that everyone will wonder how you did them. It is also a
technique that sparks your creativity and you will come up with many of your own.
Got Stencils Use them
In this class I show how to make your stencils a versatile tool in your quiltmaking. We will go over some
basics of what to look for, how to build your stencil stash, how to place them and change them to fit. We
will combine stencils, mix and match, and add free motion to get the look we want. I will show how to fit
them in borders, blocks and odd shapes. You will look at your stencils in a whole new way.
This is a power point presentation along with a drawing class.
You're Invited To A Block Party!
I'm pleased to present this class inspired by my new book, DeLoa's Sampler Solutions. Together we
will explore a variety of ways to quilt a block, beginning with ?stitching in the ditch? and partying all the
way through to continuous curve.? We will endeavor to ensure that every block has its own unique
design. We?ll spice it up by adding other odd shapes in addition to loops and teardrops. To wrap up,
we might add some lines and/or cut some lines just to keep things interesting and fresh. The overall
object of our party? is to discover and practice numerous designs for our blocks with only ONE stop
and start! We will incorporate some of my new and exciting design ideas with concepts from my book. )
Progressive Feathers:
I call this class ?Progressive Feathers? because we will begin with a very basic feather and work our
way through to customizing our feathers for corners, triangles, wreaths, hearts, swags and other odd
shapes. We begin by marking our spine and the rest is all freehand! If you love the traditional look of
feathers in your quilting, this class is a must!(2 hour demo/lecture)( 4-6 hour hands on)
Border Patrol
I will show about 30 different free motion designs that you can put in borders and sashing. I will show
easy ways to do your sashing with only one start and stop the whole way across your quilt. I will show
how I do borders without turning my quilt on the frame. The designs and the techniques allow you to
quilt your quilt faster with designs that range from very simple to intricate. With all the variations that I
will also show you will have many more than just 30.( 2-3 hour demo/lecture)(4-6 hour hands on)
Out of the Garden
I can't grow anything but my quilted flowers don't wilt and die. In this class I will show many free motion
leaf and flower designs that can fit into borders, triangles, blocks, wreaths, and other arrangements. I
will show you how to combine very simple shapes to make a multitude of flowers that you will want to fill
in your quilts. I have a book based on this technique Quilt Me a Garden(2 hour demo/lecture)(4-6 hour
hands on demo)
Machine Quilting Business
If you ever thought of doing a business or you want many tips of the trade then come join us for an
insightful look at the machine quilting business. We will talk about dealing with customers, products,
pricing, keeping yourself organized with your customer base and financials. We will also talk about
working efficiently and all the pitfalls that customers can bring you and how to deal with them. It is a fun
business so here is how to keep it fun.
Filling in the Fillers
These are very unique background fillers. I found that using traditional background stencils such as
crosshatching and clamshells as a guide I can freemotion many unique background fillers. This is a
class full of interesting and unique patterns that everyone will wonder how you did them. It is also a
technique that sparks your creativity and you will come up with many of your own.
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Quilt To Fill (2 hr. demo): Confident Beginner
This class is designed to help anyone who has been hesitant to do freehand quilting.
Because the “Quilt to Fill” method gives you some marked boundaries to stay within, it is
an excellent method for quilters who have been reluctant to move into doing feehand
quilting designs. This is a basic method that can start out simple, and then grow with you
as you become a more advanced quilter.
Less Stress Feathers (2 hr. demo or 4 hr. hands-on): Confident Beginner/Intermediate
My “Less Stress Feathers” will allow you to stitch formal style feathers without the
STRESS of backtracting. If you like the look of formal feathers, but have been struggling
with the backtracking required to stitch them … or, you would like to stitch them in a
contrasting thread … then these feathers are just what you are looking for. Elegant AND
easy, what more could you as for!
Well Worth the Time Fillers (4 Hr. hands-on): Confident Beginner/Intermediate
In this filler class, I will show you some gorgeous fillers that are definitely NOT fast and
easy … but ARE “Well Worth the Time” in the end … especially when you see the
incredible textural effects that can be added to your quilts. Because these fillers are so
time consuming, they definitely would be something reserved just for your own personal
quilts to make them extra special.
Innovative Wholecloth Design (4 hr. hands-on Design): Everyone
In this class, I will show you the process and methods I use to design and mark a totally
original Wholecloth Quilt. We will discuss how different techniques, thread colors, and
fabrics can be used to add design elements to our whole cloth. We will also talk about
using fused fabrics and paints under sheer layers, as well as painting a whole cloth. We
will be using no stencils, so each student will leave class with a marked, totally original
and YOU-nique Innovative Wholecloth, ready for quilting. A lot of people ask me how I
come up with the ideas I have used in my whole cloth quilts, and I think you will be
surprised by how simple it really is …. And NO, you do NOT have to be an artist.
Adding Shiva Paintsticks to Your Finished Quilts (2 hr painting): Everyone
In this class, Jodi will demonstrate how simple it is to use Shiva Paintstiks to add color to
your quilts after they have been quilted. Paintstiks and quilted samples will be provided
for each student to play. If you have something small of your own that you have quilted,
and would like to paint, please feel free to bring it to class. You will want to wear old
clothing or bring an over shirt. Kit Fee: $20.00 (Includes starter paint set, brushes,
quilted sample to paint, and all other items needed).
In The Background (2 hr Drawing): Everyone
In this class, Jodi will show you different ways to add interest and secondary designs to
your background quilting by simply getting creative with the placement of your
background fills. You will be able to This class is sure to spark your creativity and get
your mind spinning with the endless possibilities. We will NOT be learning background
fills … but, WILL be learning how you can use all of your favorites in new and
interesting ways! Handout fee - $5.00 (Includes Info, quilt templates, whiteboard marker,
wipe off writing surface).
It’s a Jungle Out There --- Leaves (4hr hands-On): Confident Beginner
In this class, we will quilt leaves of all shapes and sizes. Not all quilts need feathers---
come learn how easy, quick, and versatile leaves are to use in your quilting! We will start
with the simple basic leaves, and then learn how they can be elaborated on to create more
intricate designs when needed. Come learn how easy it is to develop your own, unique
style of leaves. You will learn how easily leaves can be put to use in blocks, borders, and
any other area of a quilt you would like to use them
| Class Descriptions |
Lisa Coker
One start, one stop borders !!
In this class you will pencil quilt along with me as I share my method for
fitting and marking traditional curling feathers in borders. These feathers give the quilt a very
traditional look. Some call them Amish Feathers. We will cover doing a continuous (one start and
stop) feather border, a single sided feather border and using feathers in the sashing. I will show you
where to start and explain the reasoning behind it. Why you need to mark the spine... When to turn the
quilt for the side borders and why I use this method for a curled feathered border. Time permitting, I
will also throw in a few blocks, just to keep you hopping ! You will also see how easy it is to quilt a
quilt with nothing but feathers. Your customers will love them, and you'll be surprised how easy they
are to do. One lucky student will take home the class sampler! Handouts will be provided
EASY BREEZY BACKGROUND FILLS, STIPPLE NO MORE
Are you tired of just plain stippling? Do you want to offer your customers some new and different
designs? In this class Lisa will quilt a sampler of 10+ freehand (quick and easy) background fills and
designs, many of which are suitable for overall background fillers and edge to edge quilting. Lisa will
also show you her favorite overall edge to edge design, and also show you how to combine designs to
create exciting backgrounds. You will never meander again ! This will make an excellent design
sampler to show off your background filler designs to all your customers. A handout of designs will be
provided. Be ready to look at background designs differently when it comes time to quilt. Lisa will
also talk about the different type threads she uses for backgrounds, her favorite battings and why. One
lucky student will take home the class sampler.
Now Your In Business!
Sure we love to quilt, but most Longarm Machine owners are in business to make money. In this class,
Lisa will talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of customer quilts. Discussion of failures, challenges,
lessons learned the hard way, and the breaking of bad habits. We will talk about scheduling and trying
to accommodate too much, and how to deal with “THOSE” customers. Pricing (getting paid what you
are worth) and services offered will be covered, along with the importance of work orders. We will
also go over what the customer needs to know before bringing you a quilt, and problems you need to be
prepared for. How to advertise and many tips for starting or fine tuning your business are included.
Lisa will have you well on your way to running a successful business. This is an interactive class and
she will address your specific questions and needs. A handout of business info will be provided. Do
bring a pen and paper for additional note taking. ( A CD of business info will be available for $15)
Elegant Formal Feathers
Fancy, Formal, Couture, Heirloom, Over the top, by whatever name, these feathers are all the rage. In
this class you will start by learning the basic stitching pattern and shape. Lisa will show you how to
give these feathers motion and make them come alive. These beautiful feather plumes will give
elegance to any quilt. She will show you how to freehand or use different tools to mark the spines.
Lisa will also show how to create a continuous and a swag border design. Block designs and how to
create your own feathered designs using different templates will be addressed. She has even quilted an
overall design using just formal feathers. This class will also cover different spine embellishments and
fills to make them really POP ! Lisa will also discuss different threads and faux trapunto.
Background Fills For Show
These are not your everyday background fillers. When quilting for “show”, you want a more intricate
and dense design, easy does not win! Get ready, because in this class, Lisa will guide you on how to
quilt a sampler of freehand background fills and designs for “show” quilting. Several of these designs
are suitable for an overall edge to edge design. Lisa will also show you how to combine designs to
create exciting backgrounds. You will never meander again ! This will make an excellent design
sampler to show off your background filler designs for show to all your customers. A handout of
designs will be provided. Be ready to look at background designs differently when it comes time to
quilt. Lisa will also talk about the different type threads she uses for backgrounds, her favorite battings
and why. One lucky student will take home the class sampler.
Ellen Munnich
Computers and Quilting
Technology is making an incredible impact on the fiber arts and quilters are benefiting from it! Join us for
an overview of the products and software available to take your quilting to the next level. Lecture covers a
brief overview of quilt layout software, quilting robotics, custom pantograph software and more. Many,
many examples are shown both as power point presentation and a "live" trunk show so you can see how
the computer has become the best friend of both the experienced and beginning quilter.
Robotic Quilting: What they might not tell you!
With many new brands of quilting robots, how do you know what's right for you? This class is a must for
those considering buying a new automated quilting system - whether for business or personal use. With
over 8 years experience in quilting robotics, Ellen explains the basic way systems work and dispels many
of the common myths regarding them. Find out what these systems are likely to do well, what the potential
problems are, and what questions to ask so you can make the best possible decision on your new
purchase OR whether to purchase at all! Program includes a question and answer period.
The Secrets of Digitizing
Bring your sketchpad and LOTS of note paper. This class covers many of the secrets of professional
digitizers and is applicable REGARDLESS of what system or software you use. There are many tricks that
you can learn that will make your digitizing easier and it starts with pen and paper! Learn how to properly
path a design, how to make sure your overstitching is accurate, how to allude to detail and fool the mind,
and MUCH MORE. Time permitting we will show examples of the techniques with some of the software that
can be used for digitizing. Class fee applies for handout.
Pro-Q Designer
Let's Get Started. Basics and Beginning to use the Pro-Q Designer
Pro-Q Designer
Continuing On. Learn more tips and techniques.
Machine Quilting Robot.
Beginner Class
Pat Barry
Rulers and Templates - Beginners
Hands- On
This class teaches how to use a variety of rulers and templates to add basic custom quilting to your quilts.
(The patented Sweet Set™ Template system from Creative Grids® is demonstrated in class because it
comes with a no-math method for choosing the right size which ensures a perfect fit and four corners that
actually match.)
Rulers and Templates - Intermediate
Hands On
This class teaches how to use a variety of rulers and templates to add more advanced custom quilting
techniques to your quilts. This class is designed for the experienced longarm quilter.
Mary Jo Yackley
One start, one stop borders !!
In this class you will pencil quilt along with me as I share my method for
fitting and marking traditional curling feathers in borders. These feathers give the quilt a very
traditional look. Some call them Amish Feathers. We will cover doing a continuous (one start and
stop) feather border, a single sided feather border and using feathers in the sashing. I will show you
where to start and explain the reasoning behind it. Why you need to mark the spine... When to turn the
quilt for the side borders and why I use this method for a curled feathered border. Time permitting, I
will also throw in a few blocks, just to keep you hopping ! You will also see how easy it is to quilt a
quilt with nothing but feathers. Your customers will love them, and you'll be surprised how easy they
are to do. One lucky student will take home the class sampler! Handouts will be provided
EASY BREEZY BACKGROUND FILLS, STIPPLE NO MORE
Are you tired of just plain stippling? Do you want to offer your customers some new and different
designs? In this class Lisa will quilt a sampler of 10+ freehand (quick and easy) background fills and
designs, many of which are suitable for overall background fillers and edge to edge quilting. Lisa will
also show you her favorite overall edge to edge design, and also show you how to combine designs to
create exciting backgrounds. You will never meander again ! This will make an excellent design
sampler to show off your background filler designs to all your customers. A handout of designs will be
provided. Be ready to look at background designs differently when it comes time to quilt. Lisa will
also talk about the different type threads she uses for backgrounds, her favorite battings and why. One
lucky student will take home the class sampler.
Now Your In Business!
Sure we love to quilt, but most Longarm Machine owners are in business to make money. In this class,
Lisa will talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of customer quilts. Discussion of failures, challenges,
lessons learned the hard way, and the breaking of bad habits. We will talk about scheduling and trying
to accommodate too much, and how to deal with “THOSE” customers. Pricing (getting paid what you
are worth) and services offered will be covered, along with the importance of work orders. We will
also go over what the customer needs to know before bringing you a quilt, and problems you need to be
prepared for. How to advertise and many tips for starting or fine tuning your business are included.
Lisa will have you well on your way to running a successful business. This is an interactive class and
she will address your specific questions and needs. A handout of business info will be provided. Do
bring a pen and paper for additional note taking. ( A CD of business info will be available for $15)
Elegant Formal Feathers
Fancy, Formal, Couture, Heirloom, Over the top, by whatever name, these feathers are all the rage. In
this class you will start by learning the basic stitching pattern and shape. Lisa will show you how to
give these feathers motion and make them come alive. These beautiful feather plumes will give
elegance to any quilt. She will show you how to freehand or use different tools to mark the spines.
Lisa will also show how to create a continuous and a swag border design. Block designs and how to
create your own feathered designs using different templates will be addressed. She has even quilted an
overall design using just formal feathers. This class will also cover different spine embellishments and
fills to make them really POP ! Lisa will also discuss different threads and faux trapunto.
Background Fills For Show
These are not your everyday background fillers. When quilting for “show”, you want a more intricate
and dense design, easy does not win! Get ready, because in this class, Lisa will guide you on how to
quilt a sampler of freehand background fills and designs for “show” quilting. Several of these designs
are suitable for an overall edge to edge design. Lisa will also show you how to combine designs to
create exciting backgrounds. You will never meander again ! This will make an excellent design
sampler to show off your background filler designs for show to all your customers. A handout of
designs will be provided. Be ready to look at background designs differently when it comes time to
quilt. Lisa will also talk about the different type threads she uses for backgrounds, her favorite battings
and why. One lucky student will take home the class sampler.
Ellen Munnich
Computers and Quilting
Technology is making an incredible impact on the fiber arts and quilters are benefiting from it! Join us for
an overview of the products and software available to take your quilting to the next level. Lecture covers a
brief overview of quilt layout software, quilting robotics, custom pantograph software and more. Many,
many examples are shown both as power point presentation and a "live" trunk show so you can see how
the computer has become the best friend of both the experienced and beginning quilter.
Robotic Quilting: What they might not tell you!
With many new brands of quilting robots, how do you know what's right for you? This class is a must for
those considering buying a new automated quilting system - whether for business or personal use. With
over 8 years experience in quilting robotics, Ellen explains the basic way systems work and dispels many
of the common myths regarding them. Find out what these systems are likely to do well, what the potential
problems are, and what questions to ask so you can make the best possible decision on your new
purchase OR whether to purchase at all! Program includes a question and answer period.
The Secrets of Digitizing
Bring your sketchpad and LOTS of note paper. This class covers many of the secrets of professional
digitizers and is applicable REGARDLESS of what system or software you use. There are many tricks that
you can learn that will make your digitizing easier and it starts with pen and paper! Learn how to properly
path a design, how to make sure your overstitching is accurate, how to allude to detail and fool the mind,
and MUCH MORE. Time permitting we will show examples of the techniques with some of the software that
can be used for digitizing. Class fee applies for handout.
Pro-Q Designer
Let's Get Started. Basics and Beginning to use the Pro-Q Designer
Pro-Q Designer
Continuing On. Learn more tips and techniques.
Machine Quilting Robot.
Beginner Class
Pat Barry
Rulers and Templates - Beginners
Hands- On
This class teaches how to use a variety of rulers and templates to add basic custom quilting to your quilts.
(The patented Sweet Set™ Template system from Creative Grids® is demonstrated in class because it
comes with a no-math method for choosing the right size which ensures a perfect fit and four corners that
actually match.)
Rulers and Templates - Intermediate
Hands On
This class teaches how to use a variety of rulers and templates to add more advanced custom quilting
techniques to your quilts. This class is designed for the experienced longarm quilter.
Mary Jo Yackley