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Leigh Zipf

I have always been a crafty DIY type of person who enjoys making things with my hands. My sewing journey began 26 years ago on industrial machines. I was the owner of a marine canvas shop where I created upholstery from canvas and vinyl for a variety of settings. This is where I fell in love with sewing and wanted to make things for my home and purchased a domestic machine. I made clothing and accessories before finding my love of piecing and creating quilts. Quilting on a domestic machine for most of that time I finally moved to a stationary HQ Sweet Sixteen® long arm and then
moved up to a HQ Forte® long arm with Pro Stitcher® Premium. I worked for a local sewing gallery for the past 4 years where I instructed new owners how to use their new machines and/or software. I also planned and taught many creative classes that focused on all the ways
to use their sewing machines, embroidery machines and embroidery software program.

I love teaching all types of classes and helping others to realize they too can “Make That”.

Upcoming Events with Leigh Zipf

MidAtlantic Quilt Show – Hampton, VA

02/26/2026 - 03/01/2026

Venue Name: Hampton Roads Convention Center

Join Tidewater at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt show and take an HQ long arm for a test drive!

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop – Fremont, Nebraska

04/28/2026 - 05/02/2026

Venue Name: Nebraska Quilt Company

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop DescriptionJoin us in person for this hands-on longarm workshop showcasing both longarm and Pro-Stitcher tips,…

Dive Into Longarm Quilting: A Hands-On Adventure with Handi Quilter – Reno, Nevada

06/09/2026 - 06/13/2026

Venue Name: Grand Sierra Resort

Join us for a dynamic 2-day workshop designed especially for those wanting to explore longarming and those who are considering…

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop – Traverse City, Michigan

06/03/2026 - 06/06/2026

Venue Name: CS Sewing

Finish Your Own Quilts – Intro to Longarm Quilting on a Handi Quilter Interested in learning how to finish your…