May 31 - Jun 03, 2023

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City - Traverse City

Description - CS Sewing, in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, is hosting an HQ Hands-On Longarm Academy. Instructor: Handi Quilter's Jeannine Grabowska. Enroll in classes on our website: CSSEWING.COM or call the store: (231) 946-9751 Basics Of Longarm Quilting - May 31 9am-noon Cost $69.00 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! Free Motion Quilting Foundations - May 31 1pm-4pm Cost $69.00 Class Description: Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting – and it’s easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free-motion quilting, and how you can create stunning designs. Exploring ProStitcher Hands-On - June 1 9am-4pm Cost $140.00 Class Description: ProStitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step by-step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or consider a quilting business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users – start here! Customizing Your Free Motion Foundations Hands-On - June 2 9am-noon Cost $69.00 Class Description: Blocks, backgrounds, sashings and borders – these are the basic components of many pieced quilt tops, and there are tricks to quilting them with a cohesive overall look, while creating your own personal style. Learn how to select and adapt designs to complement each area, and how to accomplish the quilting efficiently and easily. Tried-and-true fillers and “go-to” designs will be featured. Rule(r) Your Quilts Hands On - June 2 1pm-4pm Cost $69.00 Class Description: If you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights. Happy Feet Hands On - June 3 9am-noon Cost $69.00 Class Description: Have you ever wanted to break away from your basic quilting and really see what your longarm can do? You can piece, quilt on unique fabric, apply binding to your quilts, and a lot of other great time saving techniques on your longarm. Find out what your longarm can really do and get ready to get more projects done. Applique On The Longarm and Beyond Basic Background Fills - June 3 1pm-4pm Cost $69.00 Applique On The Longarm Class Description: Looking for more fun projects to do from start to finish on the longarm? Learn how to applique on the longarm using different techniques. Beyond Basic Background Fills Class Description: Interested in building a library of designs you can use with confidence? In this workshop, you’ll identify shapes you already love to quilt, learn how to create pathways to connect designs, and explore using different threads to really make your background fill quilting pop!