Long Arm Class

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Comment by Pam/NY on March 7, 2013 at 4:37am

Lucky you...great set-up, would love to have that available!

Comment by Mary, Tewksbury MA on March 7, 2013 at 4:29am

Class was great- only 3 students so plenty of time for questions and hands on experience.  4 different machines, 2 different Gammills, Statler and HQ16 sit down.  Got to free motion on the Gammills and HQ.  HQ doesn't have stitch regulator, so it was not my favorite.  She had us using rulers and pantographs.  Class $50 for 4 hrs and was definitely worth it.  Great teacher, explanations were clear.

I was Goldilocks but instead of too hot/cold, I was too slow or fast- but got better so I think there's hope for me!  You can rent machines to practice, teacher is in guild that does lots of charity quilts.  So you can rent machine and practice on their quilts until you feel secure to do your own.  Win win- I get to practice, charity quilt gets quilted!  This shop only does quilting so when you rent limited people in shop and teacher is there to help if you need it.  Think I found a new hang out, and its 15 minutes from my house!!  Already booked time.

Comment by Georgia W., IL on March 6, 2013 at 3:44pm

Well...Mary, I'm sure your class has ended. How many quilts have you gotten quilted? LOL Am wondering how your class went...what kind of machine did you get to use? What kind of cost? How many ppl were in the class? Would you do it again, with the hind sight of already taking the class? Hope you enjoyed it and learned lots!

Comment by Nicola/NJ on March 6, 2013 at 10:18am

Just relax and enjoy the class!!! I took one last year and had a great time!! The quilting wasn't perfect but the little one hasn't noticed the mistakes!! LOL!! I wish I had more time to get to the store to keep up with the long arm skills that I had started to learn!! 

Comment by Barb/WI on March 6, 2013 at 9:22am

I am with PQ, having long arm class envy!  Enjoy the class, I'm sure you will learn so much.

Comment by Prairie Quilter/NE on March 6, 2013 at 5:40am

Oh, Mary.  I'm trying not to have long arm class envy. :D   I would LOVE to take a long arm class.  This will be so much fun for you!  Let us know how it goes.  We'll be cheering you on from a distance.  

Comment by Billie Blakeney on March 6, 2013 at 5:21am

A new door will open for you with this new discovery. One word of advice - "practice, practice, practice". Also check out Craftsy's website on quilting; they have several excellent videos for purchase that will again clarify and open up new avenues and ways to pursue this avenue of creativity.  Check it out!

Comment by Pam/NY on March 6, 2013 at 5:05am

Have a great time! Don't worry about making a mistake...our grandson works our computers like a wiz, because he doesn't know he could make a mistake. Relax and enjoy the experience!