Birds of a Feather 2014 – Class Descriptions
Building Blocks
Instructor: Page Johnson
Digitized designs have given us an almost endless assortment of designs from which to choose. Selecting
a design and making it fit a space can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Not all blocks are created
equal, yet our job is to make them all look good. Page will demonstrate fast and easy techniques for
placing repeating blocks into not so perfect piecing. Triangle tricks are a great way to combine designs
within a block. Learn ways to stitch out more than one block at a time, layout and review designs, and
create design portfolios. Offer your customers the quality custom quilting they desire while spending less
of your valuable time. New material for 2013. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen or pencil for notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Session 1 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Computer - Statler Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 1
Designing Whole Cloth Quilts with Creative Studio SAM
Instructor: Kim Diamond
Need a quick wedding gift, baby quilt, or just love the look of whole cloth quilts? Come learn the secrets of
designing and stitching out a whole cloth quilt from Pattern Designer Kim Diamond. Kim will take you
step-by-step through the designing process to creating a whole cloth quilt pattern with Creative Studio
using the SAM mode. You will learn how to create it, save it, move it and get it set up perfectly on your
Statler Stitcher.
Don’t feel competent to do your own designing? Learn how to use some of the fabulous whole cloth quilt
patterns available from Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio. Whether designing your own quilt or using one from
Sweet Dreams, Kim will share her solutions show you how to adjust for quilt shrinkage, tricks to lining up
after rolling, and how to place and set borders to stitch out perfectly. If you love whole cloth quilts, don’t
miss this class! Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pencil for notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Session 1 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Computer - Statler Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 2
Innova AutoPilot 101 Using AutoPilot Simulator
Instructor: Nancy Wick
Join Nancy as she introduces the AutoPilot Simulator while teaching the fundamentals and foundations of
AutoPilot. By working through each of the icons, tools, settings and general navigation on the simulator,
you will learn how easy it is to utilize your AutoPilot to its fullest. Learn the basic management of your
pattern library including how to organize, tag, search, and import new patterns. By the end of class, you
will be confident in setting up an edge to edge, repositioning the pattern after advancing rows, saving
your project, restarting, and much more.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the basic foundation so that you can quickly move forward with
learning all of the amazing things AutoPilot can accomplish with the touch of a button. Typically this class
is geared toward new owners and anyone that is struggling with these basic functions. (Simulator
software will be supplied for use during class) Handouts are included.
Supplies: Bring your laptop, charger, wired mouse, along with pen and paper for taking notes.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 3
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Computer - Innova AutoPilot Specific / Hands On / Beginner
$100.00
Beginning Art & Stitch
Instructor: Anne Hurlburt
Learn the basics of Art & Stitch from a certified trainer. Upon completing this class, you will know how to
use the basic drawing tools to create quilting designs, save your pattern files, and take them to your
quilting system to stitch them out. Find out how to edit patterns you already own and transform them
into new designs. Learn to use the Magic Circle and Magic Square tools to turn simple drawings and
doodles into quilting designs. Explore the powerful Fill functions to add interest to your designs and how
to use photos as backdrops for your drawings or to audition designs for your quilts. Handouts are
included.
Supplies: Laptop with Art & Stitch already installed (latest trial version is acceptable), a wired mouse,
charger for laptop, notepad and pen or pencil for taking notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 4
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
General - Computer / Hands On / All Levels
$100.00
Feather Your Nest - *FULL*
Instructor: Renae Haddadin
Have you been a chicken about trying freehand feathers? Learn the many feather variations and which
applications work best in different situations. Perhaps you have heard the terminology: formal feathers,
longarm feathers, funky feathers and feathers over the top. We will dissect them all so that you will gain
the confidence to fly with your new found feather freedom! You can expect to see many variations of
quilting feathers from simple to more advanced. This class is hands on and students will practice on
Longarm Machines.
Handouts are available: Spiral handout notebook $5.00 (paid directly to the instructor)
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 5
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Hands On (2 students per machine) / Confident Beginner
$100.00
Thread Fusion
Instructor: Jamie Wallen
Come prepared to learn a mouth-watering array of techniques and designs that will make your projects
sing. We will uncover exciting new textures and apply them to new set-ins, borders, blocks, and all-overs.
Participants will also learn “Outrageous Fillers” to showcase these unearthly delights. Learn to quilt
dragonflies, lacey hearts and so much more. Come experience the concept of Thread Fusion! Handouts
are included.
Supplies: Sketch pad and pencil
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 6
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$100.00
Mastering the Mini - Whole Cloth That Is!
Instructor: Lisa Calle
A whole cloth miniature quilt can be an exquisite display of your quilting skills. Lisa will show you her
step by step process for creating an heirloom “one of a kind” miniature whole cloth designs on paper.
Follow her methods to transfer your design onto your fabric and you will be ready to astound your
friends and family! Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for notes
Kit Fee: $5.00 (includes white fabric, pencil, and tracing paper)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 7
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Hands On / Intermediate
$100.00
Running a Profitable Longarm Business
Instructor: Valerie Schlake
Join Valerie as she shares her more than 15 years of experience running a profitable and successful
longarm quilting business. She will discuss many of the do’s and don'ts when quilting for hire. This class
will touch on the practical longarm business fundamentals including marketing, building your customer
base, inexpensive ways to promote your business and how to stand out in the crowd by projecting the
"right" professional company image. Bring your questions and ideas as Valerie shares new ways to attract
clients and keep them coming back. If you are considering or currently quilting for hire, this class will
deliver practical approaches for success and profitability that get results. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 8
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
General - Business / Lecture / All Levels
$100.00
Introducing “Perfect Placement Appliqué”
Instructor: Jo Ann Blade
Bring your domestic machine and settle in for an afternoon of fun. JoAnn will share her award winning
raw edge appliqué technique - “Perfect Placement Appliqué”. You will marvel at the results that can be
achieved using her technique. She will show you how to create amazing results that will open a new
world to you. During class, you will complete a project using all of the tools that make this so easy. You
do not want to miss out! This technique can be adapted for any machine, big or small. New and exciting
ways to grow...Oh, the possibilities!
Supplies: Domestic sewing machine and basic sewing supplies
Kit Fee: $10
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 99
Session 1 & 2 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
General - Domestic Machines /Hands On - Project Class / All Levels
$100.00
Allover and Edge to Edge Quilting with Creative Studio
Instructor: Kim Diamond
Creative Studio software provides your edge to edge quilting with better stitch quality, faster stitching
capabilities, more precise restarts and the ability to trim around embellishments. Learn the pros and cons
of doing all over quilting using edge to edge mode and repeat patterns mode along with the proper
pattern set up, relocating your project and recovering when you make a mistake. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 9
Session 2 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Echoes, Fills, and Thrills
Instructor: Page Johnson
The Fill function of Creative Studio has added a whole new aspect to computerized quilting. There are so
many ways to use fills, edge to edge, around appliqué, odd shaped blocks, and stitch in the ditch borders
creating a layered look to add depth and dimension, plus much more. Imagine the possibilities and see for
yourself what Fills can achieve. Learn the ins and outs, what works and what should be avoided, and
most importantly how to recover if you make a mistake. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Kit Fee: $5 (to be paid directly to the teacher during class) Students will receive a thumb drive with class
patterns.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Class 10
Session 2 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Computer - Statler Specific / Lecture & Demo / Intermediate - Advanced
$50.00
Innova AutoPilot Advanced - Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Nancy Wick
Are you ready to move beyond edge to edge and learn how to custom quilt with your AutoPilot? Once you
understand the fundamentals of AutoPilot, you are ready to move forward. Learn to place motifs in
blocks, resize patterns, stitch in the ditch, place borders and more. Y ou will master the auto fit, crosshatch, and wreath tools. Finally, learn how to use all of the new tools and tricks in AP, including
morphing and masking. See why AutoPilot is so user friendly and easy to navigate to achieve the
professional results you want. In this hands-on class, working on the AP Simulator, Nancy will teach you
how to turn ordinary quilt tops into quilted treasures. Find out why AutoPilot leads the industry with
innovation. This class is for any AP owner wanting to move ahead and take their quilting to the next level.
(Simulator software will be supplied for use during class). Handouts are included.
Supplies: Bring your laptop, charger, wired mouse, along with paper and pencil for notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 11
Session 3 & 4 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Computerized – Innova AutoPilot Specific /Hands On - Using AutoPilot Simulator / Intermediate
$100.00
Basic Custom Quilting With Creative Studio
Instructor: Kim Diamond
On a daily basis, Janet fields calls from Statler owners needing help with their quilts. She is an expert
when it comes to finding solutions to the problems you experience when moving beyond edge to
edge. Join her as she reviews the nuts and bolts of custom quilting with Creative Studio. She will review
and introduce the many tools that are needed when quilting custom projects. Learn straight from the
expert, as she covers all of the basics including but not limited to quilt blocks, borders, border corners,
p2p, circle array, trim, relocate, stretch and so much more. Everyone can use a refresher on the basics
and for those still stuck in Precision Stitch (old software) this class is a must. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 & 4 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Computer – Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / Beginner
$100.00
Class 12
Advanced Art & Stitch
Instructor: Anne Hurlburt
Building on the foundation learned in Beginning Art & Stitch, explore the more advanced features of the
program. Learn how to design edge-to-edge designs using the“Meander Anything” feature, creative fills,
borders with continuous corners, feathers and more. If time permits, the class will focus on the specific
needs of the students. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Laptop with Art & Stitch already installed (latest trial version is acceptable), a wired mouse,
charger for laptop, notepad and pen or pencil for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 & 4 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Computer - General / Lecture & Demo / Confident Beginner
$100.00
Class 13
Mystical Feathers
Instructor: Jamie Wallen
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned quilter, join the original Father of the “Flurry Feather” and he
will share how to create “all” feather forms including traditional, nontraditional, and stylized. Also
discover how to utilize these options in allovers and ANY custom shapes when adding them to personal
or client quilts. This class is exclusively dedicated to feather work. If you’ve wanted to learn and apply a
myriad of new as well as classic “Feather Styles”, then this is the class for you. This class applies to Longarm, Mid-arm, Short-arm or Hand Quilters. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Sketch pad and pencil
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 & 4 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$100.00
Class 14
Make It Fit - Pattern Alteration with Statler SAM
Instructor: Page Johnson
Keep up with the latest Creative Studio updates. With the advances to Creative Studio, we now have the
power to alter a pattern to fit the space instead of "just plopping it in." Follow Page as she shows you
how she has tweaked some simple patterns to fit unusual spaces. Become comfortable with dividing,
drawing, and manipulating lines, reverse start and end, and exporting. It will become so easy you'll never
fret about finding a pattern that "fits" again. Design the layout of your quilt on a laptop while the machine
is working for you. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 15
Session 3 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Computer – Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / Confident Beginner to Intermediate
$50.00
Totally Templates! - *FULL*
Instructor: Lisa Calle
Lisa relies on quilting templates to make the most of her complex and dynamic designs. Using templates
and rulers to stitch straight lines and perfect curves can be daunting. Join her as she shares insider
knowledge on how just a few simple shapes and opens up 100’s of quilting possibilities. You will leave
this class with a solid knowledge of how to make the most of templates and work with them with
confidence. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 – 8:00am to 10:30am
Hand Guided / Hands On / Beginner
$50.00
Class 16
It Is All About the Tools
Instructor: Valeria Hill
Find out how using different tools can enhance and simplify your longarm quilting. Learn how to do a
beautiful custom piece for yourself and your customers with the use of longarm tools. You will achieve a
new found freedom and creativity by using templates and working from the front of your machine.
Template tools give you the ability to have a consistency throughout your quilt. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 17
Machine Quilting for the Modern Quilt
Instructor: Angela Walters
You’ve heard about modern quilts, you’ve seen modern quilts, and you’ve even made a few. One question
still remains, how do you quilt a modern quilt? Professional machine quilter Angela Walters will
demystify all of the daunting aspects of quilting the modern quilt, including how to handle solid and
unconventional fabrics, irregular shapes, and negative space. Her relaxed approach to modern machine
quilting will ease your fears and spark your imagination. This lecture is suitable for quilters of all levels
and includes a mini-trunk show along with a question and answer session. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 18
Getting Prepared to Longarm Quilt
Instructor: Cynthia Cossu
Have your recently purchased a longarm? Are you considering one or do you need a refresher in longarm
quilting fundamentals? You will learn a wealth of information in this class! Learn how to select threads,
overcome your fears of adjustments and thread changes, and build texture to create a unique look for
that one of a kind quilt. Learn about the many batting choices available, why they are different and how
to make the right choice for each quilt. If you have EVER had a question about batting, this is the class for
you! Numerous samples will be shared along with a slide show presentation that will include a discussion
of poorly pieced quilts and how to overcome their problems through quilting. Learn how to turn those
not-so-perfect quilts into beautiful works of art. This class is not only guaranteed to be fun but will be
loaded with tips, techniques, and creative approaches. Come along and build your Longarm skills and
watch your level of confidence soar! Handouts are included.
Supplies: paper and pen
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 3 - 8:00am to 10:00am
General / All Levels
$50.00
Class 19
Quilting Efficiently
Instructor: Angela Walters
Time is money, especially when you quilt for a living. Thanks to years of quilting five or more quilts a
week, professional machine quilter Angela Walters is an expert on using time and resources efficiently to
give both you and your customers the biggest bang for their buck. Angela’s lecture will show you how to
create an organizational plan that will help you better manage your time without sacrificing an ounce of
quality. Perfect tips for the professional quilter, this lecture is great for the self-quilter with more
projects than hours in a day. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 4 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 20
Make It and Take It Project - Quilt It Yourself
Instructor: Jo Ann Blade
Are you a “want to be” longarm quilter or a brand new beginner? Ever wish you could experience the joy
of running a longarm quilting machine or are you an experienced quilter that just wants to join in the
fun? If so, this this class is for you! Students will add personalized stitching to make a unique project. Jo
Ann and the VLN staff will guide you through the process of creating this one of a kind tote bag and
provide you with the finishing instructions to sew it up. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and pencil to take notes
Kit Fee: $10.00
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 4 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Hand Guided - General / Hands On / All Levels
$50.00
Class 21
Tension Does not Have to Cause Tension
Instructors: Jack Boersma and Staff
Does getting the perfect stitch give you a tension headache? Let longarm experts show you ways to
improve your longarm tension problems. Jack and other Certified Longarm Technicians will teach you
the basics of setting and adjusting tension on your longarm. Learn the fundamentals of tension and how
to make the adjustments when changing from different threads, battings, and fabrics. Tension does not
have to cause tension, once you understand it. This class is geared for beginners or anyone who is not
comfortable adjusting tension on longarm machines.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 4 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 22
Creating Beautiful Scalloped Borders
Instructor: Page Johnson
Break away from boring square borders. A wide scalloped border will enhance any quilt and add
elegance and polish to a pieced, patchwork, whole cloth or appliquéd quilt. Learn how to create beautiful
waved or unusual shaped borders that add a touch of whimsy or a bit of surprise. They are easy, fun to
do, and make each quilt a "one of a kind". Give your customers a way to set their quilts apart from the
rest of the class. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 4 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 23
Show Off! Fills and More
Instructor: Renae Haddadin
Learn numerous background fillers that will show off your motifs. Watch Renae stitch her favorites while
discussing the best places to use them. Distinguish why some background fillers steal the spotlight and
some highlight as they should. Renae will discuss how different threads affect the way the filler designs
look in the finished quilt. Students will watch and follow along in their notebook to learn various
background filler designs. Take home pages of filler ideas!
Handouts available: Spiral handout notebook $5.00 (paid directly to the instructor)
Supplies: Pen and paper for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 4 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 24
Rock Your Blocks and Borders
Instructor: Allison Brown
Have you mastered edge to edge and are looking for something new? Something exciting and
different? Then it is time to get “Rocking”! Learn fascinating new ways to bring the quilt top to life and
learn how to “Rock Those Blocks”! If you are ready to step out of the box, join Allison as she explores new
and creative ways to shake, rattle and roll those traditional blocks and borders patterns. She will share
her many samples with the class and open up all kinds of the possibilities! Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pencil for notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Computer - AutoPilot Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 25
Master Level - Taking Custom to a New High!
Instructor: Page Johnson
Are show quilts and high end customs in your future? Do you want to kick your customs up a notch? Find
out the difference between custom and CUSTOM! Precision quilting of the highest quality requires a
different skill and mind set. Since 2006, Page has earned numerous national ribbons on customer
quilts. She will share her tips and tricks to high end quilting. An extensive PowerPoint presentation
allows you to view the award winners "close up". Find out the answer to "How Did You Do That?" Page
will begin with design concepts and lead you through the "nitty gritty" details. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 26
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / Intermediate - Advanced
$50.00
Mystical Grids
Instructor: Jamie Wallen
This class covers new designs with focus on Jamie’s incredible Point-to-Point “Mystical Grid Designs”. You
will learn a myriad of designs using these elements for your customer and personal surface quilting. You
can then apply them to edge to edge, customized blocks, borders and sash designs to speed up your
earning potential while making your surface quilting stand above the rest. This class applies to longarm,
mid arm or hand quilting. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Sketch pad and pencil
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 5 & 6 - 1:30pm to 6:00pm (4 hour class w/ 30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$100.00
Class 27
Thread Painting on Your Longarm - *FULL*
Instructor: Nancy Wick
Learn how to thread paint and embellish on the longarm while creating a sculptured fabric bowl inspired
by nature. After completing this project, you will begin to add thread embellishments to your quilting to
add that extra touch. You will complete the project during class! Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to make notes
Kit Fee: $20 (includes everything you will need)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 28
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hand Guided - Project / Hands On (2 students per machine) / All Levels
$50.00
Divide and Design - The Cure for Quilter’s Agoraphobia - *FULL*
Instructor: Lisa Calle
Have you ever stood in front of a quilt and wondered how the quilter came up with the designs on the
quilt? It is really easier than you think. Lisa will show how to approach the design process in a whole new
way. She will tell you how to divide large areas of your quilt into manageable small spaces to create
quilting designs that will make your quilt top sing. You will learn the step by step method of
transforming everyday quilts into masterpieces and treasured heirlooms. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen for taking notes
Kit Fee: $3.00 (Paid directly to the teacher at the beginning of class)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / Intermediate
$50.00
Class 29
Blogging for Business
Instructor: Angela Walters
If you are in the business of quilting, then you know that customers are the lifeblood. An effective blog
will help you draw in more customers and will help encourage your current customers to refer you to
their friends. After being in business for 9 years, Angela Walters agrees that starting a blog helped
catapult her business to the next level. Get tips on starting a blog, ideas on what to blog about, as well as,
pointers on “blog etiquette”. Once you are finished with this class, you will be inspired to start a blog or
improve your existing blog. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
General Business / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 30
Quilting 101 - How to Choose What to Put on a Quilt - *FULL*
Instructor: Kim Diamond
The #1 question that is asked by longarm quilters is: "What do I put on this quilt?" Join Kim as she shares
her insight and years of experience in answering the question asked by every longarm quilter. Learn
what questions to ask your customer before they leave your studio, learn to dissect the quilt into
manageable pieces and learn to look at the quilt blocks in overall style not just the individual pieces. Kim
will guide you through her process on how to make the right choices based on the quilt design elements,
fabric, style and customer. You will also learn about the latest software on the market to help
you. Imagine if you could audition quilting patterns and see how they will look on the quilt before you
start? Find out how to take the best picture for auditioning patterns. This software will make it easy for
both you and your customers. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and Pencil to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 31
Easy Appliqué My Way
Instructor: Sue Whitaker
Hand appliqué without all the fuss. Trace the pattern only once, baste, and stitch. No freezer paper, no
penciled lines to wash out and no numbering of pieces. Accuracy is unavoidable with this method of
appliqué. Some knowledge of the needle turn appliqué stitch is helpful for this class.
Supplies: Basic Sewing Supplies including Pins, Appliqué or Embroidery Scissors (not the duck bill style),
and Sharp Pointed Awl; Appliqué Thread in a variety of colors since kit fabrics may vary (Mettler fine
embroidery cotton, 60 wt. is a good choice); YLI Jeans Stitch Thread in Off White color. If you don’t have a
stash of appliqué thread that you use for hand appliqué or can’t find the YLI Jeans Stitch thread, the
instructor will have plenty to share. Paper and Pen to take notes
Kit Fee: $15 (pattern, fabric, needles, thread, and appliqué tool to complete the block)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 33
Session 5 and 6 - 1:30pm to 6:00pm (4 hour class w/ 30 minute break)
General - Non Longarm / Hands On / All Levels
$100.00
Sweet Dreams Appliqué
Instructor: Kim Diamond
Appliqué on Your Computerized Longarm Using Sweet Dreams Exclusive Patterns and Mapping
System
Kim and JoAnn Blade use this exact technique to create their award winning quilts. Their last quilt
“Serengeti Serenade” has already won at least one first place in computerized quilting.
Learn how to follow an appliqué map. Mapping is a step by step process developed by Kim and is used
when layering colors, shapes, and textures on your quilt project. Achieve amazing “award winning”
results using Kim’s technique. This is new and fresh and you don’t want to miss out. Kim will explain
what, why and how to read and follow the appliqué map. You will become familiar with the tools,
threads, batting, and fusibles best suited for the results you are looking for. She will share samples and
examples along with tips, tricks and techniques. The results are amazing that can be achieved when
mapping and planning your projects. After finishing the class... you too will be a "Sweet Dreams
Appliquér". Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pencil for taking notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Computer - General / Lecture & Demo / All levels
$50.00
Class 34
Using P2P for Background Fills
Instructor: Page Johnson
The purpose of background fills and textures is to set off appliqués, motifs, pieced blocks and feathers but
they can be so much more. Page will use P2P to fill the background of many popular pieced blocks. Learn
how to use interesting background fills to fit the mood and space of your quilt. This class will provide you
with inspiration along with easy to follow guidelines and techniques to use P2P background designs. A
power point will showcase examples of how fills are used on actual quilts. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All levels
$50.00
Class 35
Working With Textures - Layered Fiber Scarf on the Longarm - *FULL*
Instructor: Nancy Wick
Discover a new and innovative use for your longarm while showing off your love of textiles at the same
time. Learn how to make your own custom cloth from thread and roving. This class is perfect to hone
new skills and showcase your talents all at the same time. Be warned…everyone is going to want one!
This is suitable for students of all levels whether you want to learn a new technique or make a quick
project. In this hands on class, students will use water soluble stabilizer as a foundation for thread work
to make a beautiful scarf from thread. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen to take notes
Kit Fee: $25 (Silk organza, silk roving, Angelina fibers and water soluble stabilizer for making the scarf)
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Class 36
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hand Guided - Project / Hands On (2 students per machine) / All Levels
$50.00
Hip to Be Square - *FULL*
Instructor: Renae Haddadin
Saggy baggy quilt backs? Have you had quilts turn out warped, with dog-eared corners? Do you
constantly struggle with tucks on the backs of your quilts? If so, this is the class for you! Renae will teach
you how to quickly and easily get your machine set up properly, which will help eliminate some of these
issues. Learn to troubleshoot machine set-up problems you may not even know existed. Some common
problems will be explored and solutions will be offered. Several methods of quilt loading will be covered
along with how to load a quilt and keep it square as you work through it, regardless of what brand of
quilting frame you use. Remember…It’s hip to be square!
Handout available: Spiral bound handout $5 (paid directly to teacher)
Supplies: Pen and Paper to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 37
Attracting and Keeping Customers
Instructor: Marie Tallman
Thinking of starting a longarm business or have one that just isn’t doing as well as you would like? You
don’t have to pay for expensive advertising or hire a marketing consultant. Marie will share inexpensive,
easy ways to promote your business using readily available resources, many of which are free. Learn the
how to set yourself apart from the competition, strategies for staying organized, and the basic rules of
good customer service. Handouts are included.
Supplies: paper and pen to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 4:00pm to 6:00pm
General - Business / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 38
Preparing Your Quilt for Competition
Instructor: Valeria Hill
Get your quilts ready for competition! We will cover thread choices, batting, blocking a quilt, and proper
sleeve attachment. Find out what determines a winning quilt, what the standards are, why appraisals are
important and how to prepare your quilt for shipping. Val will bring show quilts that have won at
national competitions and discuss each quilt in detail. There will be a question and answer session as
time permits. This lecture is packed with great information for those considering submitting quilts into
completion. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 39
Basic Longarm Maintenance
Instructors: Jack Boersma and Staff
Want to learn the nuts and bolts of maintaining your Longarm Quilting System so it runs like a dream?
Jack will cover all the belts, hook assembly and other wear parts. Please bring your questions and get all
the answers. Jack will demonstrate how to set timing and, if time permits, you will have a chance to do it
yourself while in class. Protect your investment by understanding how to properly care for your
machine.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Session 6 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 40
Turning Point to Point into Profit
Instructor: Page Johnson
Page will share her secret to an award winning continuous-line custom, which hits every block exactly.
The secret is point-to-point. Learn how to create the design you want and fit it to each quilt. The block
designs appear perfect, as if you set each design in separately. They stitch out an entire row (OR MORE)
at a time. Create "Custom Quilting" in a fraction of the time--after all, "time is money." Class will cover set
up of several examples on the Statler. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Class 41
Session 7 8:00am to 10:00am
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Let’s Paint!
Instructor: Kim Diamond
Love the look of appliqué but don’t have the time. Ever wish you could add that little spark of something
to set your quilt apart? Maybe just a touch of color in a leaf or a flower? How about creating a “Color Me”
quilt and painting it with your children or grandchildren? Learn to use fabric paints to embellish your
quilts! Join Kim as she demonstrates fun and easy ways to add color to enhance a project or paint it all
the way. Learn about which paints to use and how to mix them to create the perfect shades of color. This
is a hands on class and you will actually get to paint. A pre-quilted block, paint, brushes, and other
supplies will be provided. If you are ready for a little creative fun, come and try something a little
different. You will have lots of fun learning and experimenting with new ways to add color and interested
to your projects. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen to take notes
Kit Fee: $15.00 (to be paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 7 - 8:00am to 10:00am
General - Project / Hands On / All Levels
$50.00
Class 42
Mystical Florals, Leaves, and Vines
Instructor: Jamie Wallen
Quilters can find as much diversity in our surface quilting with Florals as with Feathers. Mystical Florals
covers Jamie’s Florals, Leaves and Vine variations that will make your quilts take root in creativity. You
will learn a myriad of designs using these elements for your customer and personal surface quilting and
apply them to edge to edge, blocks, borders and sashing designs. This class applies to longarm, short arm,
and hand quilters.
Supplies: sketch pad and pencil
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Class 43
Session 7 & 8 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$100.00
Fast and Fun Feathers!
Instructor: Lisa Calle
Are you just beginning your quilting journey and want to learn how to quilt feathers? Come join Lisa as
she shares with you the first 5 feathers she learned to quilt and just how easy and fun they are to execute
and embellish. You will be “WOWing” your friends in no time. This is a fun, hands on drawing class for
the true beginner. Handouts are included.
Supplies Sketch pad and pencil.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 7 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / Beginner
$50.00
Class 44
Quilting Negative Spaces - *FULL* This class is repeated in Session 9.
Instructor: Angela Walters
Turn your quilt's negative space into positively fabulous designs! Angela shows how to complement
pieced sections with motifs and texture. Advance your skills with the guidance of Angela Walters, an
experienced quilting instructor and author of Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters. Go from
sketching simple patterns to sewing complex designs, turning your previously plain palettes into
wonderful works of art. Learn to break up negative space with a variety of motifs. Play with pebbles and
paisleys, twirl with circles and swirls, and travel through a garden of stitched leaves, as you incorporate
different design elements to produce subtle and sumptuous surfaces. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and Paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 7 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 45
Throw Them a Curve or Play It Straight
Instructor: Renae Haddadin
Learn elegant ways to use your frame quilting machine to stitch nicely spaced, curved crosshatching or
traditional cross hatching in any shape or area. Renae will share tips to travel between lines without
starting and stopping, while accentuating the motifs. She will demonstrate tools that are helpful and tips
that work to make curved crosshatching fast and simple. This is a hands on class.
Handouts available: Spiral bound handout $5 (paid direct to teacher)
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Class 46
Session 7 & 8 - 8:00am to 12:30pm (4 hour class w/30 minute break)
Hand Guided / Hands On (2 students per machine) / All Levels
$100.00
Borders and Bindings
Instructor: Marie Tallman
This is a fun hands on class. Learn how to make and apply perfect borders every time. Practice mitered
border corners to perfection. Learn how to simply calculate scalloped borders on any quilt. Make bias
binding and learn how to apply to both an inside and outside curve. You will complete two finished
placemats to take home. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Sewing machine, needles, accessory kit, walking foot, quarter inch foot, neutral sewing thread
and at least 2 wound bobbins. Hand sewing needle and threader, if you use one, plus general sewing
supplies including pins, scissors, rotary cutter/mat, fabric marker or pencil, thimble or any other tools
you normally use.
Kit Fee: $5.00 (fabric sandwich)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 7 - 8:00am to 10:00am
General - Non Longarm Project / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 47
Making T-Shirt Quilts
Instructor: Cynthia Cossu
Whether you are interested in making a t-shirt quilt for yourself or creating one for a client, there are
certain steps you will want to follow. Cynthia will share with you the right questions to ask, the right
materials to use, and steps for planning and creating a one of a kind t-shirt memory quilt. Learn new
ways to layout your t- shirt blocks without the usual square blocks and sashing. It is important to
remember that each quilt should be unique to its owner. Join Cynthia as she shares tips to use while
creating these memories. The class will include instructions on stabilizer, steps for proper preparation
and choosing the “perfect” common background fabric to pull it all together. Helpful hints on how to
longarm the quilt will also be discussed.
Supplies: Paper and Pen
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 7 - 8:00am to 10:00am
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 49
Boosted Borders - Fancy and Beautiful
Instructor: Page Johnson
Expand your borders! Page will share different approaches to both traditional and non-traditional
borders. She will demonstrate various ways to move up, around, across and down. Never be afraid of the
fancy borders again. You don't have to settle for "easy", they all become easy. Learn the tools, tricks, tips
and techniques to save time as well as increase accuracy. She will also cover how to deal with wavy
borders and "wonky" piecing, not every border is straight and square. This class has something for all
Statler owners, both new and experienced. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Class 51
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
It Is Not a Quilt Until It Is Quilted
Instructor: Nancy Wick
Want to learn about thread, batting, and marking tools, which can greatly affect a finished quilt’s final
appearance? In this sampler course, you will learn when to use the myriad of threads, batting, and
marking tools available in today’s marketplace. Learn about how to adjust tension, and conquer your
fears about adjusting tension, so that you can play with all the luscious thread. This lecture is chock full of
useful tips and tricks to help take our quilting to a new level. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
General / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 52
Stencil Mania
Instructor: Valeria Hill
Being an artist is not a requirement for this class. It is also not specific to any one brand of machine. You
will learn background fillers and then combine them with stencils to show you how easy it can be to do
beautiful and creative designs while working from the front of your machine. Don’t be intimidated with
freehand work. This class is meant to give you more freedom and versatility with your machine. We will
discuss different types of thread and when their use is appropriate, batting and which is best for different
applications, making stencils, and go over resources for accomplishing what we desire. A large variety of
marking tools will also be discussed. Samples will be shown and a question and answer will follow as
time permits. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Paper and pen for taking notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 53
Running a Longarm Business
Instructor: Angela Walters
After nine years as a professional quilter, Angela Walters knows the ins and outs of running your own
machine quilting business. She’ll share some insider secrets, including the supplies you’ll need, marketing
you should do, and how to combine social media with an age-old craft. Whether you’re looking to start a
business from the ground-up or improve the business you already have, this lecture is a great
opportunity to pick the brain of one of the most successful modern machine quilters today. Handouts are
included.
Supplies: pen and paper to take notes.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
General - Business / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 54
Modern Mash-Up
Instructor: Allison Brown
Are you new to Modern Quilting? Let’s take a look at the design format of modern quilts. Learn several
new fill techniques to keep you continuously stitching those big open spaces in modern style. Fun, funky
and fresh! Let your imagination loose. There will be samples and brain storming. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Sketch pad and pencil
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 55
iPattern Studio - Digital Pattern Organizing Software
Instructor: Todd Fletcher
Come learn about the industry leading digital pattern management software – iPatternStudio!
iPatternStudio is a revolutionary pattern catalog for digital artwork which includes an integrated
marketplace. Computerized quilting machine users need this catalog and marketplace to effectively
organize existing patterns and find new ones. iPatternStudio solves key concerns for computerized
quilters: 1. Learn how to effectively find patterns you own and put them to use. 2. Learn how to quickly find new patterns without long searching across many different internet
sites. 3. Learn how to sync you pattern libraries across multiple computers – both Apple and Windows.
4. Learn how to effectively maintain backups of pattern purchases. 5. Organize patterns of many different file formats like .PAT(Innova) .QLI, .PAT(Statler), .DXF, .CSQ,
.CSQX, .HQF, .SSD, .TXT, .CQP, .PLT, and .MQR – All in a single software!
The first universal pattern management software is ready for you today. Come learn how iPatternStudio
will make your life easier and your computerized quilting more fun!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 8 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Computer / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 56
Appliqué Design with Art & Stitch
Instructor: Anne Hurlburt
Discover how to break down classic appliqué into basic components using Art & Stitch drawing tools to
create appliqué shapes and arrange them into blocks. You will learn how to optimize your designs for
stitching raw edge appliqué using straight or blanket stitching and to create backgrounds that make the
appliqué pop. Lastly, we will discuss the process for translating the designs we create to thread and
fabric using your quilting system.
Sunday, February 9, 2013
Session 9 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm (2 hour class)
General - Computer / Confident Beginner
$50.00
Class 57
Build Custom Overall Designs to Fit Your Quilt
Instructor: Page Johnson
Students will learn how to build an original overall design that is everything but "cookie cutter"
repeating. Learn to alter and add elements to designs you already own and then nest them to create a one
of a kind overall design. Learn to adjust designs to "FIT" the piecing then let it stitch out continuously.
Concatenating opens up a whole new world of possibilities. "Cascade" Layouts will cover many popular
log cabin variations such as Zig Zag , Barn Raising and many more. Students will receive a thumb drive
with a full set of Cascade patterns from "Quilty Pleasures”. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Kit Fee: $5.00
February 9, 2014
Class 58
Session 9 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Computer - Statler Stitcher Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Edge to Edge Gone Wild
Instructor: Allison Brown
Time to spice up your collection of e2e patterns with some funky new ways! Learn to put your e2e
patterns to work in cool new techniques. There will be demos, samples and brain storming. Time to
mash things up! Handouts are included.
Supplies: Sketch pad and pencil
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 59
Weave, Appliqué, Embellish and Voilà!
Instructor: Valeria Hill
We will create a pictorial quilt working at the front of the machine. You will learn to fabric weave, thus
creating your background. From there, we will appliqué and embellish with our longarm machine and
then Voilà! - A Masterpiece. Join Valeria for this fun class. You will complete your project in
class. Handouts are included.
Supplies:
Kit Fee: $30.00 (everything you need for project)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hand Guided / Hands On - Project / All Levels
$50.00
Class 60
Getting in the Groove - Learning to Use Quilter’s Groove Rulers
Instructor: Lisa Calle
Quilter’s Groove Rulers… If you are not familiar with them, you need to learn more! Lisa uses rulers on
all of her award winning quilts and finds it helpful to have just the right one to make the job easier. Join
her as she takes you on a template tour of her newly designed rulers, Proline, Pro Curve and Pro Echo and
all that you can do with them. You will quickly learn that the right tools will make your job a whole lot
easier. Discover why you can’t live without them! (no purchase necessary) Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Hand Guided - Product Specific / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Finding Your Inner Artist
Instructor: Marie Tallman
Class 61
For beginning hand guiders and anyone who needs a little boost. Learn how to move beyond basic
meander and swirls and doodle your way to your own unique style of quilting. It is as easy as signing
your name. Everyone gets “quilters block” once in a while. Join Marie for some simple and easy moves to
help you find your groove…or get it back. This class is about having fun with your quilting machine and
bringing out your natural creativity. Handouts are included.
Supplies: 8 X 11”newsprint sketch tablet, rollerball pen or any pen that moves easily
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
General – Lecture / Demo
$50.00
Class 62
Edge to Edge with PantoVision and More
Instructor: Les Page
Like anything that is new, innovative, creative, and a change, there are speed bumps along the way.
Unlike like speed bumps that are designed to slow you down, PantoVision was designed to allow the user
to stay at the front of the machine for an easier, quicker, and friendlier way of adding pantographs to a
quilt. Unlike the ‘traditional’ paper pantographs, PantoVision is modern and effective way to manipulate
and transfer a pattern to the sewing machine head and onto the quilt. This class is designed to show you
what other PantoVision users have learned, adapted, and implemented to deliver an experience of
pantograph usage that is the easy, quick and friendly path that we all envisioned when we made the
investment in 21st Century technology.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 - 1:30 to 3:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo /All Levels
$50.00
Class 63
Quilting Negative Spaces (Repeat) – *NEW*
Instructor: Angela Walters
Turn your quilt's negative space into positively fabulous designs! Angela shows how to complement
pieced sections with motifs and texture. Advance your skills with the guidance of Angela Walters, an
experienced quilting instructor and author of Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters. Go from
sketching simple patterns to sewing complex designs, turning your previously plain palettes into
wonderful works of art. Learn to break up negative space with a variety of motifs. Play with pebbles and
paisleys, twirl with circles and swirls, and travel through a garden of stitched leaves, as you incorporate
different design elements to produce subtle and sumptuous surfaces. Handouts are included.
Supplies: Pen and Paper to take notes
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Session 9 - 1:30 to 3:30pm
Hand Guided / Lecture & Demo / All Levels
$50.00
Class 64