How to Sell Designs on Pro-Stitcher.com

How to Sell Designs on Pro-Stitcher.com

The quilting world has seen an exciting transformation in recent years with the increasing popularity of computer-aided quilting. Robotic quilting systems like Pro-Stitcher have made it easy to finish your quilts with master-quality quilting. If you are a designer, this new era presents a unique opportunity to create digital quilting designs for use with these […]

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What to do after inheriting a Handi Quilter longarm machine

What to do after inheriting a Handi Quilter longarm machine

Inheriting a Handi Quilter longarm machine can be sad, and exciting, and overwhelming all at once. It means someone who loved you has passed away and shared something they were passionate about with you. We want to extend our deepest condolences on your loss. We also want to help you figure out what to do […]

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11 Valentine Quilt Ideas

11 Valentine Quilt Ideas

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express love and affection for someone special. And what better way than with a Valentine quilt?! I have gathered some fun ideas to inspire you in this blog post.There’s even a free pattern offer from a friend of Handi Quilter! Sweet! Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter […]

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Looking to Buy a Handi Quilter? | 7 Questions to ask your retailer

Looking to Buy a Handi Quilter? | 7 Questions to ask your retailer

When you’re looking to buy a Handi Quilter longarm quilting machine, it’s important to do your research. Not only do you want make the right decision about which machine will be the right fit for the type of quilting you do, you also want to learn about the retailer you will purchase from. You want […]

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12 Tips for Attending Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase

12 Tips for Attending Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase

The first big quilt show of the new year will be Road to California Quilters Conference and Showcase. It will be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California January 22-25, 2025 with a preview night on January 21 from 6:00 until 8:00. Quilters fondly refer to this show as “Road” and the attendees […]

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International Quilt Festival 2024 Recap

This blog post shares some of the amazing quilts seen at the International Quilt Festival 2024. International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX for 2024 is in the books. Festival, as it is affectionately known, is the big show each year in Houston. It is held at the end of October / beginning of November. (Just […]

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12 Halloween Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting Designs

12 Halloween Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting Designs

With Halloween just around the corner, this is the perfect time to dive into seasonal quilting projects. Here are some inspiring ideas to spark your creativity for fall-themed quilts! Crisp cool air and the vibrant colors of reds, oranges and golds make fall the perfect time of year for making quilts. It’s snuggle time! I’ll […]

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How To Choose the Right Retailer for your Longarm Purchase

How To Choose the Right Retailer for your Longarm Purchase

You’re ready to take the plunge into longarm quilting. It’s a significant decision and a big investment. You’ve done some research and narrowed down your choices when it comes to which machine you think will be the best fit for you. Choosing the right retailer is just as crucial as selecting the machine itself. In […]

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Machine Comparison: Should I Buy the HQ Amara or the HQ Infinity

Machine Comparison: Should I Buy the HQ Amara or the HQ Infinity

Today on the blog, I’m answering the question, “Should I buy the Amara or Infinity longarm machine?” Let’s do a machine comparison. If you are ready to dive into longarm quilting, you’ll want to purchase the exactly right machine for YOU. Having a machine comparison will be super-helpful. Longarm quilting machines are a significant investment and […]

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What’s the Difference Between Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite?

What’s the Difference Between Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite?

We get this question a lot! So, today on the blog I’ll share the differences between Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite. Why I’m qualified to compare Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator. I’ve been quilting with Pro-Stitcher since it first came out in 2003. We call that […]

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