Handi Quilter Event – Big Sky Quilts, Great Falls, Montana

Big Sky Quilts 101 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT, United States

Great Falls, Montana in June is amazing, but what's even more amazing is the Big Sky Quilts shop there.  This shop has a vast selection of fabric, tools and gadgets, and machines, and is a "must visit" on my list. I'm returning to teach five days of Pro-Stitcher Premium and Art and Stitch, and I couldn't be happier! These classes cater to all skill levels. New users will learn from the ground up, and experienced users will fill in the blanks and learn more advanced techniques. Come to class with your laptop and a wired mouse, or your Pro-Stitcher tablet, a mouse, and keyboard.  Don't forget your power cords.  The most recent version of both Pro-Stitcher Premium and Art and Stitch should be loaded on your device.  If you need assistance with this process, plan to arrive thirty minutes early and I'll help you get ready for class. Hope to see you there!

Handi Quilter Event – Handi Quilter Academy 2019

Davis Convention Center Layton, UT

The Handi Quilter Academy offers the very best education available to longarm quilters!   Students choose from a wide variety of subjects, and classes range from lecture demo to hands-on, with very specific options for each learning type. I feel so privileged to be returning to teach at "Academy" for my fourth consecutive year in 2019.  My classes are all HQ Pro-Stitcher and Art and Stitch. Sign-up begins November 1, but you have to be fast, as classes fill quickly.  If you didn't make it in 2019, mark your calendar and make sure you're on the Handi Quilter email list so that you don't miss out in 2020! See you there!

Handi Quilter Event – Two Chicks Quilting, Ganado TX

Two Chicks Quilting 8936 Highway 59, Ganado, TX, United States

You won't want to miss this fun and exciting event, Quilters!  Four blissful days of digital quilting education; two days of Pro-Stitcher Premium followed by two days of Art and Stitch. One of the most adorable quilt shops I've had the pleasure to visit, Two Chicks Quilting is fabulous, and I can hardly wait to return there to teach. These classes cater to all skill levels. New users will learn from the ground up, experienced users will fill in the blanks, and everyone will learn more advanced techniques in this comprehensive class series, featuring lecture/demo, simulation, and hands-on methods.Class size is limited – reserve your spot early. I sure hope to see you there! Come to class with your laptop and a wired mouse, or your Pro-Stitcher tablet, a mouse, and keyboard. The newest version of both Pro-Stitcher Premium and Art and Stitch should be loaded on your device. If you need assistance with this process, plan to arrive thirty minutes early and I’ll help you get ready for class. Don’t forget your power cords!

Handi Quilter Event – Shawn’s Sewing Center, Springfield MO

Shawn's Sewing Center 1301 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, Missouri

Please join me for a fun and exciting four-day digital quilting education event; two days of Pro-Stitcher Premium followed by two days of Art and Stitch!  Central Missouri is gorgeous in Summer, and I'm positively tickled to be returning to Shawn's to teach in the new classroom! These classes cater to all skill levels.  New users will learn from the ground up, experienced users will expand and fill in the blanks, and everyone will learn more advanced techniques in this comprehensive class series, featuring lecture/demo, simulation, and hands-on methods.Class size is limited – reserve your spot early.  I sure hope to see you there! Come to class with your laptop and a wired mouse, or your Pro-Stitcher tablet, a mouse, and keyboard. The newest version of both Pro-Stitcher Premium and Art and Stitch should be loaded on your device. If you need assistance with this process, plan to arrive thirty minutes early and I’ll help you get ready for class. Don’t forget your power cord!

Handi Quilter Event – Stitched With Love, McKinney TX

Stitched With Love 500 N Custer Rd #110, McKinney, Texas

Whether you're ready for basic or advanced Pro-Stitcher Premium classes, Quilters, this one is for you! Two days of instruction based solely on student demand - you ask for it and I'll teach it! This event caters to all skill levels; new users will learn from the ground up, experienced users will fill in the blanks, and everyone will learn about Crop, Skew, and more advanced techniques in this comprehensive class series, featuring lecture/demo, simulation, and hands-on methods.Stitched With Love is a "must-see" quilt shop; bright and airy,  with a beautiful selection of fabrics and an awesome staff.  I can hardly wait to return there to teach.Class size is limited – reserve your spot early. I sure hope to see you there! Come to class with your laptop and mouse, or your Pro-Stitcher tablet, a mouse, and a keyboard. The newest version of both Pro-Stitcher Premium.  If you need assistance with this process, plan to arrive thirty minutes early and I’ll help you get ready for class. Don’t forget your power cords!

Handi Quilter Event – Ann Silva’s Sewing Center, Albuquerque NM

Ann Silva's Sewing Center 4520 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

The weather in Albuquerque should be fabulous after Labor Day, Quilters, and you're not going to want to miss this event!  Four fun-filled days of digital quilting education; two days of Pro-Stitcher Premium followed by two days of Art and Stitch. Ann Silva's is a Handi Quilter award winning retailer, and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to meet you there. These classes cater to all skill levels. New users will learn from the ground up, experienced users will fill in the blanks, and everyone will learn some advanced techniques in this comprehensive class series, featuring lecture/demo, simulation, and hands-on methods. Class size is limited – reserve your spot early. I sure hope to see you there! Come to class with your laptop and mouse, or your Pro-Stitcher tablet, a mouse, and keyboard. The newest version of both Pro-Stitcher Premium and Art and Stitch should be loaded on your device. If you need assistance with this process, plan to arrive thirty minutes early and I’ll help you get ready for class. Don’t forget your power cords!

Handi Quilter Event – Anna’s Sewing Center, North Olmsted, OH

Anna's Sewing Center 23134 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH, United States

Here's the event you've been waiting for, Quilters! Four great days of education; two days of Pro-Stitcher Premium followed by two days of Art and Stitch, hosted by Anna's Sewing Center, a super Handi Quilter retailer. North Olmsted, part of the Cleveland metro area, is only a few minutes from the airport making this the perfect location for your Fall getaway! We'll use some hands-on at the Pro-Stitcher and some simulation on our laptops or tablets.  Art and Stitch students will use laptops or tablets and will need a keyboard and mouse. These classes are for all skill levels.  New and experienced users will learn and grow their skills. Come to class with a laptop, or the Pro-Stitcher tablet with the keyboard, and a wired mouse. If help is needed to install Pro-Stitcher Simulator or Art and Stitch, arrive at least thirty minutes before class start time for assistance. 

Handi Quilter Events – Elk Grove Sewing and Vaccuum Center, Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove Sewing and Vacuum Center 8705 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove 95624, CA, United States

  Quilters-- don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Four days at Elk Grove packed full of digital quilting education! Join your fellow threadheads for classes that cater to all levels of longarm experience. Whether you’re a pro at Pro-Stitcher, or just beginning your journey, you’ll polish your skills and learn many more in both our educator-demo and hands-on classes. You’ll be able to start quilting on day one!    Day 1: Introduction to Pro-Stitcher We’ll jump into it by learning the essential features of Pro-Stitcher, the simple digital quilting system designed for Handi Quilter longarms. Next, we’ll start to build on the skills you’ve just learned by demonstrating more specific quilting applications available in Pro-Stitcher, and other techniques that you’ll be able to regularly use to finish your quilts. Finally, we’ll familiarize you some of the shortcuts exclusive to Pro-Stitcher which will really help you express your expertise! Day 2: Progressive Quilting with Pro-Stitcher Now that you’ve mastered the essentials of Pro-Stitcher, you’re ready to broaden your skillset. Here, we’ll discuss in-depth individual aspects of Pro-Stitcher, including continuous border and corner designs, managing unusual borders and blocks, and how to quickly digitize your own designs! Day 3 & 4: In-Depth Art […]

June 26 – 27, 2021, Art and Stitch: Just for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, do you think of yourselves as artists? For all the love and effort you invest into your quilts, I certainly hope so. Well, if there’s ever been a doubt in your mind, this is the class to clear it up! This June 26th and 27th, join me for the virtual renaissance of one of my most popular courses:  Art and Stitch for Quilters!In this hands-on class, you’ll develop all the skills you need to design and implement beautiful patterns and motifs from scratch using the extensive catalogue of tools available in the Art and Stitch software. You’ll begin your journey by getting familiar with the program’s user interface, and the many resources available to designers both on and offline.  Then, you’ll dive right in-- using the drawing and editing tools to create designs, split and connect them, produce them in a continuous line, and save them for your specific machine format.  Designing from inspiration and drawing over backdrops, you’ll learn to use the Magic Wand, Magic Circle, and Magic Square tools, and to explore the mysteries of Magic Rays and Echo Quilting.  In addition to creating your own designs from scratch, you’ll learn to modify and repurpose designs that […]

$200.00

September 18-19, 2021, Art and Stitch: Just for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, do you think of yourselves as artists?  For all the love and effort you invest into your quilts, I certainly hope so.  But if there’s ever been a doubt in your mind, this is the class to clear it up! This September 18th and 19th, join me for the virtual renaissance of one of my most popular courses: Art and Stitch for Quilters! In this hands-on class, you’ll develop all the skills you need to design and implement beautiful patterns and motifs from scratch using the extensive catalogue of tools available in the Art and Stitch software. We’ll begin our journey by getting familiar with the program’s user interface, and the many resources available to designers both on and offline.  Then, we'll dive right in-- using the drawing and editing tools to create designs, split and connect them, produce them in a continuous line, and save them for your specific machine format.  You'll design from inspiration and drawing over backdrops, learn to use the Magic Wand, Magic Circle, and Magic Square tools, and to explore the mysteries of Magic Rays and Echo Quilting.  In addition to creating your own designs from scratch, you’ll learn to modify and repurpose designs […]

$200