Handi Quilter Educational and Truckload Event - Threadbenders Quilt Shop June 5, 2012

If you own a Handi Quilter machine or are thinking of purchasing a long arm quilting mahcine or computerized system, come join us for 2 great days of exciting classes with HQ National Educator Mary Beth Kapril! Not only will there fun in education but the Handi Quilter truck will be available with awesome specials to good to pass up! HQ Pro-Stitcher Basics and Beyond If you own a Pro Stitcher or are thinking about adding Pro Stitcher to your system – this class is for you! Mary Beth guides you through the easy process of manipulating and quilting designs. Learn tips and tricks to work Pro Stitcher magic on your quilts Getting Started with Art and Stitch Art and Stitch is a powerful, amazing and easy to use digitizing and quilt layout software. Mary Beth will give you a great introduction to creating unique designs simply and easily (even if you can't draw!). Come see what the buzz is all about. Though not necessary, if you have a laptop with Art and Stitch loaded, feel free to bring it to follow along. Getting Unruley! Add to your design library using rulers (templates) to create simple and effective patterns you will turn to again and again. Handi Quilter's newest rulers offer great design potential for your quilts. Learn amazing tricks and techniques to accomplish a whole new world of designs with these great little helpers. Fun of Finishing My quilt top is done....now what do I do? Mary Beth will discuss techniques, tools and practice methods to turn that pile of quilt tops into finished, cuddly quilts. Learn how to choose and audition quilting designs, create a quilting plan, with tips on marking and stitching. Be surprised, excited and inspired! Techniques apply to domestic and long arm machines!

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