Keep your beloved Featherweight in tip-top shape with this maintenance class. In this 4 hour class, you’ll learn how to care for your Featherweight machine so that you can enjoy sewing on it for years to come. Experienced teachers, John & Jennifer Boren will guide you through the many steps in caring for your machine and will have needed parts and supplies available for purchase.
Class details: Located at 400 N. Missouri St, Liberty MO with John & Jennifer Boren. July 20th from 1:00-5pm
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make a quilt, then this class is for you! In this beginner quilting class, you’ll make the adorable “Tether” quilt and learn the basics of sewing and patchwork. You’ll learn how to pick out fabric, read quilt patterns, cutting tips, practical sewing instruction and more!
When finished, you’ll be amazed at your new sewing skills. Whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine, or just want to brush up on some basic piecing skills, this class is for you! Class fee includes the fabric and pattern to make the Tether quilt.
The Next Steps longarm class series is for longarm owners that know the basics of using their machine, and want to learn even more! These quick class sessions are focused on a particular aspect of using the longarm machine, in which you’ll learn tips and get more confidence with your longarm. Part hands-on class, part Q&A, you’ll leave these sessions with even more longarming knowledge. These sessions are taught on Handi Quilter Amara longarm quilting machines, but these lessons can be applied to any machine.
Sign up for an individual session, or sign up for them all at a discounted rate.
Each session meets from 10:30am-12pm at the QIMT Event Center at 400 N. Missouri St, Liberty MO
Session 1 - Jan. 4th : Tips for Loading the Frame Quickly and Easily. Learn the different loading styles, tips for faster loading, and how to work through the quilt to ensure a square, flat quilt.
Session 2 - Jan. 11th: Threads & Tension Learn how to use different types of threads, troubleshooting common thread issues & choosing the perfect color for your quilt.
Session 3 - Jan. 18th: Longarming with Rulers. Learn the basics of longarm quilting with rulers and templates as well as how to avoid common ruler mistakes.
Session 4 - Jan. 25th: Free-motion Tips. Learn the tips to creating smooth, beautiful designs. We’ll discuss different stitching modes, perfect posture and more!
Use your own photo to create a lifelike quilted portrait of a beloved pet using distinctive approach that involves fabric layering and stitching techniques. In this class, Rochelle Rice, an accomplished artist with years of experience in various mediums, will teach you the technique and guide you through getting started with your own pet portrait quilt!
In this hands-on longarm class, Tina Hoss will show you the basics of quilting with straight edge rulers. You’ll not only learn new quilting designs, you’ll gain confidence to use rulers with your longarm! Class fee includes all supplies.
Quilt measures 80" x 96".
This pattern was designed by Angela Walters for the Midnight Quilter video series.This digitally downloadable pattern will be emailed after payment.
Create an intricate looking quilt, fast with the Panel Play Quilt kit. The Panel Play kit uses a quilt panel as the center and incorporates stitching and flipping for an easy border that only looks like it was difficult to piece!
The Panel Play quilt measures 48" x 68"Quilt measures 80" x 96".
