Pro-Stitcher Premium: Basics and Beyond, Small-Group, March 27-28, 2021

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, I’m happy to announce that the small-group courses are here to stay!  If you’ve been seeking an intimate environment to learn Pro-Stitcher Premium with extra time for individual instruction, look no further!  Together with your nine peers, you’ll learn everything it takes to stitch beautiful quilts in the solace of your own studio. We’ll begin our course by breaking down the features, tools, and user interface.  I’ll show you how to easily update PSP, and where to go for additional support options.  Once we’re comfortable in our working knowledge of the program, we’ll move on to what we came here for—design and execution!I’ll teach you all about simulating quilt layouts, for both edge-to-edge and custom quilt treatments, to help pare down the time you spend before the machine.  I’ll show you the easy way to download, import, and install purchased designs, too.   You’ll learn all the tools for repeating and wrapping, clever tricks for advancing your quilts, such as the drag-and-drop method, how to avoid the dreaded yet mythical “pattern drift”, and how to gracefully recover from disruptions, such as power outages and thread breakage.  You will master the skills of repositioning and restarting – I promise! We’ll expand […]

$200.00

May 5-6, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need, Small Group

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, as spring has come on, I’ve been spending more time in my garden. There’s something so satisfying about watching little seedlings flourish together!  And these small-group classes tickle me in the same way!  You and your peers will learn everything you need to know about Pro-Stitcher Designer and be amazed at how much you can grow in just two days! In this twelve hour seminar, we’ll begin the journey with a quick rundown of PSD’s user interface, tools, updates, and available online resources.Once we’re grounded, we’ll leap right in to using the Draw and Edit tools to create designs from scratch, and save them for use at your machine!  In addition to original work, you’ll learn to draw and design from inspiration– importing motifs from outside sources, (or your own work for modification), and directly from life, using the Auto-Digitizing and Magic Wand features! You’ll practice with PSD’s many tools, and learn how and when to apply each one– discovering how to Repeat, Reflect, and Carousel your designs, Split, Connect, Trim, Weld, and Intersect them, and even use the Echo and Rays tools!  I will teach you how to create motifs, continuous line designs, and cropped artworks, that fit […]

$200.00

May 10, 2021, Windows Primer for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, the heat is rising-- so make sure that using your workstation is a breeze!  If you love your longarm, but dread sitting down at your PC, this is your chance to find balance! This May 10th, I’m hosting a special session designed to teach you the essential tech skills you need to work comfortably at your own Windows computer with the entire suite of Pro-Stitcher Products.During this half-day session, you’ll learn to install, update, and manage your work in Pro-Stitcher Premium, Pro-Stitcher Designer, and Catalog, as well as how to create your own easy-to-understand storage system to sort your files and resources.  I will teach you all you need to know about compressed files (zipped), how to use the Windows File Explorer to quickly find what you're looking for, and how to navigate and search documents like PDFs for essential information! You’ll learn how to source and import designs and graphics from the internet directly into your computer, to add designs to your PS Tablet, and how to copy, without fear, from device to device. You’ll learn, too, about safeguarding your investment with surge protectors, how to care for your USB drives, creating shortcuts, and much more!  I’ll even […]

$60.00

July 7-8, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need, Small Group

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Stitchers, I’m seeing stars! Or are those fireworks? Well, whatever your favorite summer motif, this is your chance to learn the skills to bring them to life! In this twelve hour seminar, we’ll begin the journey with a quick rundown of PSD’s user interface, tools, updates, and available online resources. Once we’re grounded, we’ll leap right in to using the Draw and Edit tools to create designs from scratch, and save them for use at your machine!  In addition to original work, you’ll learn to draw and design from inspiration– importing motifs from outside sources, (or your own work for modification), and directly from life, using the Auto-Digitizing and Magic Wand features! You’ll practice with PSD’s many tools, and learn how and when to apply each one– discovering how to Repeat, Reflect, and Carousel your designs, Split, Connect, Trim, Weld, and Intersect them, and even use the Echo and Rays tools!  I will teach you how to create motifs, continuous line designs, and cropped artworks, that fit perfectly in even the irregular areas of your quilts.  You’ll learn how to easily migrate your designs to Pro-Stitcher Premium for stitching, and then back to PSD for any needed adjustment. Before we part, […]

$200

November 19 and December 3, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Premium: Basics and Beyond (Bi-weekly)

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, many of you have been asking for a change of pace!  While some students prefer to learn new material from top-to-bottom before applying it, others like more time for reflection.  With that in mind,  here’s a new twist on an old favorite-- Pro-Stitcher Premium Basics and Beyond Biweekly. If you’re finding inspiration faster than you can quilt it, let me give you a hand.  Join me this November 19th and December 3rd for an exclusive class designed to teach you the pro-skills you need to maximize your productivity with Pro-Stitcher Premium.We’ll begin our course by breaking down the features, tools, and user interface.  I’ll show you how to easily update PSP, and where to go for great support options.  Once we’re comfortable in our working knowledge of the program, we’ll move on to what we came here for—design and execution! I’ll teach you all about simulating quilt layouts, for both edge-to-edge and custom quilt treatments, to help pare down the time you spend before the machine.  I’ll show you the easy way to download, import, and install purchased designs, too.   You’ll learn all the tools for repeating and wrapping, clever tricks for advancing your quilts, such as the drag-and-drop […]

$175

November 27-28, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need (Australia)

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Contrary to what we see in cartoons, our friends in the southern hemisphere aren’t really upside down, but when Australian Quilters join my classes, their sleep schedules certainly are!  With that in mind, I’m happy to offer this learning opportunity timed specifically for our Australian Quilters!  At 5:00 pm at my home in Texas, it will be 7:00 am in Perth and 10:00 am in Melbourne; I hope that will work for those of you who've been asking for Pro-Stitcher Designer education.Once we’re grounded, we’ll leap right in to using the Draw and Edit tools to create designs from scratch, and save them for use at our machines.  In addition to original work, you’ll learn to draw and design from inspiration– importing motifs from outside sources, (or your own work for modification), and directly from life, using the Auto-Digitizing and Magic Wand features! You’ll practice with PSD’s many tools, and learn how and when to apply each one– discovering how to Repeat, Reflect, and Carousel your designs, Split, Connect, Trim, Weld, and Intersect them, and even use the Echo and Rays tools!  I will teach you how to create motifs, continuous line designs, and cropped artworks, that fit perfectly in […]

$200

December 1-2, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need (Small Group)

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, as crazy as the world is, sometimes peace of mind is best found in the studio.  What greater joy than seeing a pattern you’ve designed yourself brought to life in stitches? Some students learn best in a large group, with many different viewpoints and ideas being exchanged– but for our blossoming artists who are at their ease in an intimate setting, I’ve created this more personal approach to teaching Pro-Stitcher Designer. Join eleven of your peers as you expand your creative arsenal in this two-day class, learning to produce original artwork using PSD’s suite of tools!You’ll begin the journey with a quick rundown of PSD’s user interface, tools, updates, and available online resources.  Once we’re grounded, we’ll leap right in to using the Draw and Edit tools to create designs from scratch, and save them for use at your machine!  In addition to original work, you’ll learn to draw and design from inspiration– importing motifs from outside sources, (or your own work for modification), and directly from life, using the Auto-Digitizing and Magic Wand features! You’ll practice with PSD’s many tools, and learn how and when to apply each one– discovering how to Repeat, Reflect, and Carousel your designs, […]

$200

December 10th, Pro-Stitcher Premium: Just the Basics

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, have you been promising yourself all year to take that next step in your journey?  Well, despite our best intentions, life sometimes gets the best of us!  So, here’s one last opportunity to clear away any lingering resolutions from January! We’ll begin our course by breaking down the features, tools, and user interface.  I’ll show you how to easily update PSP, and where to go for additional support options.  Once we’re comfortable in our working knowledge of the program, we’ll move on to what we came here for—design and execution!I’ll introduce you to using PS in Simulation Mode to help pare down the time you spend before the machine.   You'll learn all about edge-to-edge quilting, all the tools for repeating and wrapping, clever tricks for advancing your quilts, such as the drag-and-drop method, and how to avoid the dreaded, yet mythical, “pattern drift”.   I'll teach you how to gracefully recover from disruptions, such as power outages and thread breakage, and you will master the skills of repositioning and restarting – I promise! I’ll show you the easy way to download, import, and install purchased designs, too. As always, you’ll be free each day to ask any questions that you […]

$100.00

January 17, 2022, Windows Primer for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, do you ever get the sneaking suspicion that the technology we use is a little smarter than we are?   Have you ever felt discouraged from your passion for longarm quilting because of discomfort with Windows computers? Are you brimming with creativity, but feel overwhelmed with unfamiliar jargon when working with technology? Well, fret not!  This November 3rd, I’m hosting a special session designed to teach you the essential tech skills you need to work comfortably at your own Windows computer with the entire suite of Pro-Stitcher Products.During this half-day session, you’ll learn to install, update, and manage your work in Pro-Stitcher Premium, Pro-Stitcher Designer, and Catalog, as well as how to create your own easy-to-understand storage system to sort your files and resources.  I will teach you all you need to know about compressed files (zipped), how to use the Windows File Explorer to quickly find what you're looking for, and how to navigate and search documents like PDFs for essential information! You’ll learn how to source and import designs and graphics from the internet directly into your computer, to add designs to your PS Tablet, and how to copy, without fear, from device to device. You’ll learn, too, […]

$60.00

January 17, 2022 Pro-Stitcher Designer: Picture Perfect Quilts

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, visualize success in the new year-- and make it picture perfect! Do you ever load a quilt only to stand before your machine sifting through your digital designs looking for inspiration?  What about stitching one pattern here and another there, to discover that those designs don't work well together?  I can help you solve those problems, and more! When I say “Picture perfect quilts every time!”, I mean it!  This November 3, join me for an entirely new approach to creating quilt layouts using Pro-Stitcher Designer!In this half-day course, I'll teach you all the skills necessary to audition digital designs over photographs of your favorite quilt-tops, giving you greater confidence than ever when it’s time to stitch! After a brief review of PSD’s interface, we’ll learn how to take dimensionally accurate photos of our quilts, and how to import them to PSD.  Then, using the drawing and editing tools, we’ll design eye-catching motifs and patterns directly on top of the photos we’ve chosen! From idea to stitch out, on your computer screen, right down to the thread color, you can see exactly how your artwork will integrate with your quilt-top before ever loading your machine! Be among the first […]

$60.00