We recommend checking with the event organizer before traveling to confirm dates and times. Contact your local Handi Quilter retailer for more details on these upcoming HQ Education events and shows. For our HQ Van events, click here.
Events for Oct. 01, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020
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Oct. 03 - Oct. 04 |
North Eastern Wyoming Quilt Show GILLETTE, WY (Wyoming), United States Hosted By: Heirlooms by Design
Location: Camplex wyoming Center Phone: (307) 660-4574 Address: , GILLETTE, WY (Wyoming), United States Description: On October 3 & 4, 2020 the NEW Quilt Show returns for its 33rd year! Held at the Energy Hall (subject to change), Cam-Plex, Gillette, Wyoming, the show is open to any quilter who would like to enter a quilting project. Entries are due Friday, October 2, 2020 and may be dropped off from 12 pm - 6 pm (time subject to change). The Show is formed by a non-profit, all volunteer committee and all proceeds from this event are used to hold the next annual NEW Quilt Show. This is an opportunity for the community and quilters to show off their projects, shop, take part in demos, win prizes for entries and doorprizes. There is a NEW Quilt Raffle and raffle tickets are available for purchase closer to the Event. The WSQG 2021 Quilt will be on display also, with raffle tickets available. |
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Oct. 07 - Oct. 10 |
Hands-On Quilting Workshop Logan, UT (Utah), United States Hosted By: Stylish Fabrics and Quilts
Location: Stylish Fabrics and Quilts Phone: (435) 752-4186 Address: , Logan, UT (Utah), United States Description: Join us for 2 days of hands-on classes. No experience necessary, we'll help you learn the basics and you'll be introduced to computerized quilting. Lunch is provided both days. Call the store for details. |
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Oct. 07 - Oct. 10 |
Handi Quilter Hands On Event Let's Quilt Camarillo, CA (California), United States Hosted By: The Fabric Shoppe
Location: The Fabric Shoppe Phone: (805) 383-7183 Address: , Camarillo, CA (California), United States Description: Let's Quilt! This hands on event is just that, hands on. Each person will have the use of a Handi Quilter Amara movable longarm machine. 4 different 3 hour long classes are available to choose from. This is a great way to learn to use or improve your knowledge of a movable longarm machine. Gina Seimbeida, an incredible HQ National Educator, will be helping guide you along the way. Whether you are a novice to longarm quilting or are a bit more advanced, there will be something for everyone in these classes. |
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Oct. 08 - Oct. 10 |
Great Plains Quilting And Sewing Expo Oklahoma City , OK (Oklahoma), United States Hosted By: The Stitching Post
Location: Cole Community Center Phone: (214) 883-7134 Address: , Oklahoma City , OK (Oklahoma), United States Description: This Quilt Show and Expo includes a vendor hall and multiple classes on the HQ Amara, Pro-Stitcher, and Pro-Stitcher Designer. Please go to www.sewbargain.com/classes and register! |
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Oct. 09 - Oct. 10 |
National Educator Event Fredericksburg, TX (Texas), United States Hosted By: One Quilt Place
Location: One Quilt Place Phone: (830) 990-4140 Address: , Fredericksburg, TX (Texas), United States Description: Diane Henry presents Basic fundamental to Advanced techniques on the Pro-Stitcher |
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Oct. 09 - Oct. 10 |
A Celebration of Color by the Gate City Quilt Guild Show Greensboro, NC (North Carolina), United States Hosted By: Whatever's Quilted
Location: Congregational United Church of Christ Phone: (888) 546-0665 Address: , Greensboro, NC (North Carolina), United States Description: Come to see and test drive the Handi Quilter family of machines. You can also take a change on the Gate City Quilt Guild's Raffle quilt https://gatecityquiltguild.org/images/2020%20Quilt%20Show/Quiltfullsize.jpg |
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Oct. 10 - Oct. 11 |
Autumn Inspirations Schenectady , NY (New York), United States Hosted By: Adirondack Quilts
Location: Proctors Phone: (518) 615-0134 Address: , Schenectady , NY (New York), United States Description: Great show at an Historic Venue. |
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Oct. 14 - Oct. 17 |
Handi Quilter Extravaganza SANDY, UT (Utah), United States Hosted By: MY GIRLFRIEND'S QUILT SHOPPE
Location: MY GIRLFRIEND'S QUILT SHOPPE Phone: (801) 647-7739 Address: , SANDY, UT (Utah), United States Description: This is an in store event. The classes that we are offering on October 14th and 16th are "Taking the Mystery out of Longarm Quilting" and "Building a Free Motion Quilting Design Library". On October 15th and 17th the classes that we will be offering are "Using Rulers and Templates", and "Intro to Pro Stitcher--Part 1". All of these classes will be taught by a Handi Quilter educator. We will require everyone that is participating to wear a face mask and also practice social distancing. |
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Oct. 14 - Oct. 17 |
2020 Van Workshop Bemidji, MN (Minnesota), United States Hosted By: A Stitch In Time Inc.
Location: A Stitch In Time Inc. Phone: (218) 444-7727 Address: , Bemidji, MN (Minnesota), United States Description: This is divided into two levels of classes, level 1 for those just starting or wanting to start, and level 2 for those who are fairly comfortable with the basics and want to take it to the next level This will be held in our 2000 square foot classroom. |
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Oct. 14 - Oct. 17 |
Longarm Quilting Exploration Brea, CA (California), United States Hosted By: MOORE'S SEWING of Brea
Location: MOORE'S SEWING of Brea Phone: (714) 279-6830 Address: , Brea, CA (California), United States Description: Longarm Quilting Exploration Event - a two day hands on event that is perfect for those who want to try before you buy or want to brush up on their skill. During this event, you’ll learn how to load a quilt, adjust tensions, and choose the right equipment. Each attendee will develop a library of free-motion designs, work with rulers and templates as well as discover amazing new automation technology. We have limited this class to 12 people so you will get the greatest opportunity to learn. Open to all regardless of your experience or type of machine that you own. |
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Oct. 28 - Oct. 31 |
Hands on Truck Event Porterville, CA (California), United States Hosted By: Norcal Sewing and Vacuum
Location: Norcal Sewing and Vacuum Phone: (559) 793-4100 Address: , Porterville, CA (California), United States Description: Full hands on quilting fun. Truck event provides 12 people per 12 machines to learn all about long arm quilting. Win fabric and prizes while attending the fun. |
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Nov. 05 - Nov. 07 |
Bluebird Quilt Studio VIRTUAL National Educator Event with Megan Best Nampa, ID (Idaho), United States Hosted By: Bluebird Quilt Studio
Location: Bluebird Quilt Studio Phone: (208) 467-4148 Address: , Nampa, ID (Idaho), United States Description: Megan Best, National Handi Quilter Educator will be joining us LIVE ONLINE throughout this special demonstration event. Thursday November 5 1-3 p.m.Using Rulers and Templates Friday November 6 10 a.m.-noon Introduction to Prostitcher Friday November 6 1-3 p.m. Designer Overview Saturday November 7 9 a.m. to noon EMBROIDERY ON YOUR LONG ARM Complete class is $149, or $99 for our Bluebird Handi Quilter owners Discounts available on Handi Quilter notions and special pricing and financing available on machine packages will be available during the event ALL are welcome! This event will be hosted live on zoom. Contact Bluebird Quilt Studio at (208) 467-4148 or by email at bluebirdquiltstudio@gmail.com to register today. |
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Nov. 06 - Nov. 07 |
HQ Education Event Statesville, NC (North Carolina), United States Hosted By: JS Quilt Shop
Location: JS Quilt Shop Phone: (704) 871-1939 Address: , Statesville, NC (North Carolina), United States Description: Day 1: 3 Hour Morning Class What’s New at Handi Quilter? 3 Hour Afternoon Class Ruler of the Month Club Recent Releases. Day 2: 3 Hour Morning Class How Many Ways Can You Quilt A Feather? 3 Hour Afternoon Class Design Your Quilting For the Whole Quilt Please like us on Facebook and to see details of all the classes |
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Nov. 07 - Nov. 08 |
It’s Time to Finish Your Quilts with Calico Gals and special guest educator Susan Manry SYRACUSE, NY (New York), United States Hosted By: Calico Gals
Location: Calico Gals Phone: (315) 445-0617 Address: , SYRACUSE, NY (New York), United States Description: The holidays are coming and we need to be working towards finishing our projects! Join these classes from the comfort of your home and learn from the best! If you are curious about long arm quilting or looking to learn more tips, Saturday's classes are what you need! The morning features a detailed overview of threads, tension, free-motion, machine maintenance and so much more. Stay for the afternoon class and take your skills a step beyond meandering into the wonderful world of creative fills. Sunday is all about Pro-Stitcher... the user-friendly, computer guided quilting system. Learn how it works and how it can take your quilting from simple to gorgeous! All levels will find value in this class. Sunday afternoon is dedicated to advanced Pro-Stitcher techniques including mastering borders and corners and digitizing your own designs. NOTE: all classes are virtual. $30 each or 2/$50. |
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Nov. 11 - Nov. 14 |
Fall Hands-On Van Event! Simsbury, CT (Connecticut), United States Hosted By: Sew Inspired
Location: Sew Inspired Phone: (860) 651-8885 Address: , Simsbury, CT (Connecticut), United States Description: Hands-On Handi Quilter Education Event! Get your hands on an Amara - and Pro-Stitcher - for four days of classes including Long Arm Quilting Basics and Introduction to Pro-Stitcher. 1-2 people per machine. For more information, visit www.sewinspiredquilts.com. |
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Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 |
Taking the Mystery Out of Longarm Quilting Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Hosted By: Cathey's Sew and Vac
Location: Cathey's Sew and Vac Phone: (520) 409-7014 Address: , Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Description: Curious about solving the mystery of Longarm quilting? Or are you looking for a chance to brush up your longarm skills? This class demystifies longarm quilting by teaching all the basics! We’ll start with machine and frame features and maintenance, then demonstrate loading a quilt. We’ll move on to picking the perfect thread for your project, setting your tension, and choosing designs for your quilt. This class is full of great tips and tricks while exhibiting all the great features found in the Handi Quilter machine lineup. Topics Include: • Longarm machine and frame features and maintenance • How to set tension on a bobbin and your machine, needles and thread • How to load your quilt onto a frame • Choosing the right thread and designs for your project • A basic overview of free-motion techniques and ruler work Event Fee: $99.00 9am - 4pm |
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Nov. 13 - Nov. 13 |
Beyond Meandering: Other Ways to Fill Your Quilt & Using Rulers and Templates Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Hosted By: Cathey's Sew and Vac
Location: Cathey's Sew and Vac Phone: (520) 409-7014 Address: , Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Description: Is meandering your go-to design? Are you ready to try something new? We’ll explore other basic background designs, including continuous curve, straight lines, and crosshatching. Learning how to quilt these designs continuously gives you a whole new collection of designs to use for backgrounds, fills and texture on all your quilting projects. From large to small scale, we’ll explore how these great designs can spice up your next quilt. Topics Include: • Choosing background fills to accent your design • Create extra texture with creative fills • Try out patterns large to small patterns • Use a grid to keep your pattern consistent • Adjustable handlebars and HQ Micro Handles tips and tricks Looking for the perfect circle or wave? Or how about a heart or arc? These shapes are all possible with consistency and precision when you use a ruler or template. Learn the safe way to use these tools, starting with the right foot. We’ll explore designs like waves with channels, curved crosshatching, and echoing around applique. Rulers will become your new favorite quilting design tool. Topics Include: • Ruler safety: Sure Foot, ruler base & the right rulers • Use ruler markings for precision and accuracy • How to mark for rulers • HQ VersaTool®: stitch-in-the-ditch, cross-hatch, piano keys, clamshells, and arcs • Wave Rulers, modern and classic designs Event Fee: $99.00 |
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Nov. 14 - Nov. 15 |
Fall Handi Quilter Longarm Event! Columbia , MD (Maryland), United States Hosted By: Spring Water Designs Quilting
Location: Spring Water Designs Quilting Phone: (410) 381-0695 Address: , Columbia , MD (Maryland), United States Description: Let us help you take the mystery out of Longarm Quilting at this 2-Day Handi Quilter event with a Handi Quilter National Educator! You can take four different classes over the course of the two days that include learning to work beyond the Meander, building a library of quilting designs, using rulers and templates, and more! Classes include demo & hands-on time on our full line of Handi Quilter machines, plus sales and special pricing! Visit our website for full detailed descriptions on each class and to register to hold your spot! www.springwaterdesigns.com (410)381-0695 |
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Nov. 14 - Nov. 14 |
Design Your Quilting For The Whole Quilt & I Can Quilt ANYTHING on My Longarm! Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Hosted By: Cathey's Sew and Vac
Location: Cathey's Sew and Vac Phone: (520) 409-7014 Address: , Sahuarita, AZ (Arizona), United States Description: Tired of doing edge to edge? Have you ever wanted to layout a design for your whole quilt? It’s easy to plan with a few simple steps. We’ll start with exploring how to find one motif then breaking it down into pieces for every area of your quilt. Select and customize designs to complement each area, and learn how to accomplish the quilting quickly and easily. Classic fillers and modern designs will all be explored. Topics include: • Creating a custom plan for your quilt using Preview Paper • Learn how to make borders fit without measuring • Marking your quilt so your design is consistent • Develop your own design library of background fills • How to get your designs marked on the quilt Have you ever wanted to see what longarm can really do? It’s just a big sewing machine – you can do all kinds of projects on your longarm! Everything from piecing, doing a project from start to finish, and adding texture to unique fabrics can all be accomplished on a longarm. With great tips and quick projects, this class will give you lots of great ideas for your next project. Topics Include: • Piecing on the frame – square foot • Binding on the frame • Using couching to add texture and definition • Make a small bag from start to finish • Project show and tell Event Fee: $99.00 |
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Nov. 17 - Nov. 19 |
Handi Quilter Virtual Education Event Fort Smith, AR (Arkansas), United States Hosted By: Sewing Machine Center Inc.
Location: Sewing Machine Center Inc. Phone: (479) 484-5351 Address: , Fort Smith, AR (Arkansas), United States Description: Join us for a Virtual Education Event hosted by Sewing Machine Center! We will host three virtual events on November 17th and two virtual events on November 19th. On Tuesday the 17th, we will host a class focusing on your free motion library and ways to increase it, a class on everything new at Handi Quilter with demonstrations and suggestions for use and a class on the ways you can use your longarm quilter for quilting and so much more. Thursday, the 19th will be a full day of Pro Stitcher training starting with the basics and expanding into more in depth ways to utilize your Pro Stitcher. Class fee is $30 a class or $25 each for 2 more on Tuesday and $75 for the full day of Pro Stitcher training. Call 478-484-5351 or visit sewingmachinecenter.com to sign up for the event! |
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Nov. 18 - Nov. 18 |
Ask the Educator Austin, TX (Texas), United States Hosted By: Honey Bee Quilt Store, Inc.
Location: Honey Bee Quilt Store, Inc. Phone: (512) 257-1269 Address: , Austin, TX (Texas), United States Description: Sign up for a ZOOM meeting to ask a Handi Quilter Educator any questions. |
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Nov. 21 - Nov. 21 |
Virtual Handi Quilter Event with Diane Henry National Educator Sioux City, IA (Iowa), United States Hosted By: Tri-State Sewing & Quilting, Inc.
Location: Tri-State Sewing & Quilting, Inc. Phone: (712) 258-1188 Address: , Sioux City, IA (Iowa), United States Description: Two Saturdays of jammed packed informative classes for the person wondering if they can learn to quilt on Stationary machine, or long arm quilting frame with Diane Henry showing some fabulous tips & pointers to help each of us be successful! |
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Dec. 05 - Dec. 06 |
Pro-Stitcher Designer Virtual Event Las Cruces, NM (New Mexico), United States Hosted By: Be Sew Creative
Location: Be Sew Creative Phone: (575) 523-2000 Address: , Las Cruces, NM (New Mexico), United States Description: Join us virtually to expand your creativity learning to use a wide variety of Pro-Stitcher Designer tools and features. In this 2 day virtual event we will discover the basics and go beyond. |
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Dec. 08 - Dec. 09 |
Pro Stitcher Designer Highland, IL (Illinois), United States Hosted By: The Machine Shop
Location: The Machine Shop Phone: Address: , Highland, IL (Illinois), United States Description: Two day Zoom classes all for $60 including both days On Dec 8th at 10am central ZOOM class offered Introduc.on to Pro-S.tcher Designer™ three-hour class. Part 1 Class Descrip@on: Pro-S@tcher Designer™ is a full featured, vector-based drawing software gives you the ability to quickly design, edit, customize, export and import any quil@ng motif you can imagine. This class will start with a basic overview of the easy to use features. New users will be creating their own digital designs for their next quilting project by the end of this class! On Dec 9th Class will start at 10am Central time via Zoom on Class Pro-S.tcher Designer™: Bringing It All Together This class has a prerequisite of attending the class offered on Dec 8th Class Descripton: Ready to move on to some more advanced Pro-Stitcher Designer techniques? In this class, we’ll learn how to use the Shape tool to edit and transform designs. Connecting your designs gives you limitless options to create all the designs of your dreams. Topics Include: • Using the Shape Tool to edit and transform designs • Edi@ng designs one point at a @me & right click op@ons • How to connect your designs: Combine, Connect & Group • When to use Trim, Weld and Intersect If you do not own ProStitcher Designer but are considering it this is the class for you. Contact Mike for instructions on installing your trial copy before the class. Be prepared after the class to consider purchase at a substantial discount. Discount offered will be much greater than the cost of the class. |
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Dec. 10 - Dec. 10 |
Handi Quilter Virtual Pro Stitcher Class with Susan Manry Merrill, OR (Oregon), United States Hosted By: The Sewing Works
Location: The Sewing Works Phone: (541) 798-1100 Address: , Merrill, OR (Oregon), United States Description: Morning Session is Introduction to Pro-Stitcher for $40. The afternoon session will be a deeper dive into quilt design and the different tools and functions within Pro-Stitcher. The afternoon session is $40. |
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Dec. 11 - Dec. 11 |
Pro-Stitcher Designer Event with Amy Domke COMMERCE, TX (Texas), United States Hosted By: FOX COUNTRY QUILTS LLC
Location: FOX COUNTRY QUILTS LLC Phone: (903) 866-7550 Address: , COMMERCE, TX (Texas), United States Description: Join us for an all day Virtual HQ Event with Handi Quilter Educator, Amy Domke. #1 Introduction to Pro-Stitcher Designer™, #2 Round & Round We Go: Carousel, Reflect, Echoes & Rays, and #3 Use Your Magic Wand to Follow the Path & Write Home About It. ***Expand your knowledge of Pro-Stitcher Designer and learn how to begin quilting your own designs with the Pro-Stitcher! |
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Dec. 11 - Dec. 12 |
Virtual Handi Quilter Education Johnstown, PA (Pennsylvania), United States Hosted By: The Quilt Peddler LLC
Location: The Quilt Peddler LLC Phone: (814) 262-9656 Address: , Johnstown, PA (Pennsylvania), United States Description: Come join us at the shop or join us through zoom. This event is in time to get a special Christmas gift for yourself! Learn more about long arm quilting and quilting in general. Call or email for more info. |
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Dec. 15 - Dec. 17 |
Love To Sew Boutique Virtual Event Osage Beach, MO (Missouri), United States Hosted By: Love To Sew Boutique
Location: Love To Sew Boutique Phone: (573) 348-1972 Address: , Osage Beach, MO (Missouri), United States Description: Join us to watch a wonderful online Virtual Event with HQ Educator Amy Domke as she teaches us how to get started with the Brand new ProStitcher Designer Software Program from 10-12 on Dec 15 and she will present another Virtual Online Event at 10-12 on Dec 17 to learn how to use some of the amazing features of the ProStitcher Designer to build fantastic quilting designs! |
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Dec. 17 - Dec. 17 |
HQ Event with Megan Best Kalilspell, MT (Montana), United States Hosted By: Quilt Gallery
Location: Quilt Gallery Phone: (406) 257-5799 Address: , Kalilspell, MT (Montana), United States Description: Megan Best is coming to a computer near you! Join Megan for sessions on Rulers & Templates and Intro to Pro-Stitcher. |
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