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HandiQuilter Education: Basics of Longarm Quilting
Class Description: Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!
Objective: Gain confidence needed to finish your quilt tops with the longarm through preparation, applying designs and managing tension.
Topics Include:
• How to prepare the quilt top and backing for quilting
• How to select, resize, audition and apply quilt designs
• Stitch-in-the-ditch and meander quilting
• Threads, needles and tension
• Batting and basting basics
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner |
| Instructor: | Martha Higdon |
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