Longarm Rental Info - Nebraska Location
Discover everything you need to know about renting state-of-the-art longarm quilting machines at our Fabric Bash store location in Omaha, Nebraska! Our longarm rental program is designed to empower quilters of all skill levels to finish their own quilt tops quickly, affordably, and beautifully using professional-grade Handi Quilter systems. Whether you are a beginner looking to get certified or an experienced longarmer seeking a reliable, spacious studio setup, our rental guide covers all the essential details on equipment, session rates, backing requirements, and supplies.
Before your first rental session, simply complete our hands-on longarm certification class where our expert instructors will guide you through machine loading, threading, tension adjustment, and basic free-motion or computerized stitching techniques. Once certified, you can reserve rental blocks in our comfortable Nebraska studio and enjoy full access to smooth frames, bright lighting, and helpful staff support. Explore our rental guidelines, view upcoming certification dates online, or contact our Omaha location to book your machine time and finish your next masterpiece!
We have 1 APQS longarm for rent. A certification class must first be completed to rent our longarm.
The certification class is in two parts.
The Video (Part One at Home):
Learn how to square up your quilt and remove selvages.
Learn how to attach your quilt top and backing to the zipper system.
Learn how to roll your quilt onto the leader bars.
2-Hour Class (Part Two in Store):
Review how to load your quilt top on the leaders.
Learn how to line up your pantograph.Â
Learn how to load your bobbins.Â
Learn how to quilt the pantograph using a laser.
Class price is $100.00 plus $44.99 + tax for the zipper system. Cost includes a small panel quilt top, batting, backing, and pantograph for you to learn on and keep. You will need to provide safety pins to attach the fabric to the zipper system. Please stop by to pick up your kit and sign up for a class time on the longarm.
Longarm Rental
Certified quilters can rent our APQS machine for a minimum of 2 hours. You will need to book your time to reserve the machine. Rental sessions are from 9am-1pm and 1pm-close.
The cost to rent our machines is $22.00 per hour. We have pantographs for you to purchase in the store.