Tips and Tricks from a Professional Longarm Quilter

Join us for this longarm class where you will learn the following and more that will enhance your quilting experience. Theresa has 20 plus years' experience as a longarm quilter.

1. what thread to use and why; does thread differ
2. how to float the top
3. how to baste the top for custom quilting
4. how to keep the quilt square during the quilting process
5. how to add continuous border designs
6. how to address quilt tops with problems
7. addressing extra fabric in blocks and borders
8. how to attach the binding with the longarm
9. how to add more backing when you run out while on the frame
10. how to add batting to an already loaded quilt
11. raising the hopping foot for thicker fabrics
12. how to baste the bottom edge of the quilt to keep things tidy and remove the quilt from the leader.
13. how to do freehand designs such as feathers, swirls, leaves that can be used in the continuous orders.
14. introduction to ruler work 
15. the importance of practice, practice, practice

You will make a sample project of an all over center design with 2—3 border designs.