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September 2, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Picture Perfect Quilts

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, how often do you excitedly load a quilt only to stand before the machine sifting through 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 September 2, join me for a fun and productive  approach to creating quilt layouts using Pro-Stitcher Designer!  In this half-day course, I’ll teach you all the skills needed to audition quilting designs over photographs of your quilt-tops, giving you greater confidence than ever when it’s time to stitch! Following a brief refresher of PSD’s Edit Tools, you’ll learn to acquire photos of your quilts, and to import them to PSD for use as backdrops.  Then, I’ll show you how to create an entire series of quilting designs all from one pattern using the Draw and Edit tools!    Seeing an illustration of your finished quilt on the computer screen, right down to the thread color, will make your quilt-confidence soar, and that stack of unfinished quilt tops will quickly disappear. Quilting and photography could hardly be more different, but they do […]

$60.00

September 2, 2021, Windows Primer for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, has your love-hate relationship with technology ever felt more like… hate-hate? 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 September 2nd, 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 […]

$60.00

August 31-September 1, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need (Small Group)

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, the possibilities of design are limitless and vivid as your imagination! Join me, as we learn to create beautiful, timeless designs exportable to multiple machine formats in Pro-Stitcher Designer. 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, Split, Connect, […]

$200.00

August 13-14, Pro-Stitcher Premium: Basics & Beyond

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, the new release of Pro-Stitcher Premium is here! It’s time to stretch our imaginations and reach beyond the basics!  If you’re ready to learn how to make use of PSP’s stunning new features and functions-- and all the wonderful ways to integrate with the old-- this is the class for you! 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 our creativity […]

$175.00

August 6-7, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Everything You Need (Small Group)

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Stitchers, the landscape of quilting is constantly changing! Technologies emerge, artistic traditions evolve, and your designs are the living proof! This class teaches everything you need to digitize beautiful, original artwork for multiple machine formats in Pro-Stitcher Designer. 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 […]

$200.00

August 5, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Premium: Just the Basics

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, with the release of Pro-Stitcher Premium’s new features, it’s the perfect time to get back to basics! Whether you’re a newbie learning to load quilts for the first time, or an old hand looking to firm up your foundations, this is your chance to flourish! 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 PSP in Simulation to help pare down the time you spend before the machine. I'll teach you all about edge-to-edge quilting.  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! As always, you’ll be free each day to ask any questions […]

$100.00

July 17, 2021, What’s New in Pro-Stitcher Premium Version .0535? **Class Full**

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

My apologies, Quilters.  I never guessed that the 90+ spaces allowed by my Zoom subscription would fill in a matter of hours. Instead of trying to schedule another round, I'm going to record this Saturday's class and post it on my website when the editing and uploading are complete, I'll post on my Facebook page and send an email to those registered on my website. Thank you for your understanding and your patience! SusanQuilters, it’s time for an upgrade! This July 17, be the among the first to discover the brand new features coming to Pro-Stitcher! Join me, alongside your stitching peers for the premier of Pro-Stitcher Premium Version 0535! This completely free two-hour educational experience will teach you everything you need to know in order to make the most of the new features. Old dogs-- you’ll see what kind of new tricks you can learn! And newbies-- if you’ve been unsure of taking the plunge, this is the perfect opportunity for you to decide. Don’t miss this event, quilters!  Join me at the cutting edge (but watch your fingers!) of Quilting technology.  New tools abound as well as improvements upon the old! I’ll demonstrate the new Triangle Skew feature, […]

Free

July 14, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Designer: Picture Perfect Quilts

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, normally we photograph our quilts once they’re finished, but we do things a little differently in my studio...and for good reason! How often do you excitedly load a quilt only to stand before the machine sifting through 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 July 14th, join me for a fun and productive approach to creating quilt layouts using Pro-Stitcher Designer!  In this half-day course, I’ll teach you all the skills necessary to audition quilting designs over photographs of your quilt-tops, giving you greater confidence than ever when it’s time to stitch! Following a brief refresher of PSD’s Edit Tools, you’ll learn to acquire photos of your quilts, and to import them to PSD for use as backdrops.  Then, I’ll show you how to create an entire series of quilting designs all from one pattern using the Draw and Edit tools!    Seeing an illustration of your finished quilt on the computer screen, right down to the thread color, will make your quilt-confidence soar, […]

$60.00

July 14, 2021, Windows Primer for Quilters

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Stitchers, would you rather get tangled up in thread than computer cords? 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 July 14th, 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 class, 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 […]

$60.00

July 10-11, 2021, Pro-Stitcher Premium: Basics and Beyond

Susan Manry Virtually via Zoom

Quilters, the summer stars here in Texas are (like the song goes), big and bright.  There’s beauty beyond your horizons -- and there are talents beyond your current limits, so join me for Pro-Stitcher Premium: Basics and Beyond! 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 our creativity by working with multiple designs simultaneously, we’ll set corners with borders for seamless stitchouts, […]

$150.00