Class is Thursday April 10, 2025 from 9 am - 4 pm at Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket,
Address: 600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Block of rooms available HERE
Heart of America Quilt Festival: The Essentials of Long Arm Quilting & Free Motion at Its Finest
Attention quilters and crafters! Ready to elevate your quilting skills? Join us at the Heart of America Quilt Festival for an immersive class tailored to aspiring longarm quilting and free-motion enthusiasts. Perfect your technique, explore creative possibilities, and discover if a Handi Quilter longarm is the right fit for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your craft!
Morning Session - The Essentials of Long Arm Quilting
Demystify longarm quilting in this hands-on session! Learn everything you need to know about machine and frame elements, quilt loading techniques, and critical details about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter's longarm machine and frame systems are created by quilters, for quilters—designed to be budget-friendly, user-friendly, and incredibly efficient. Whether you’re just getting started or upgrading your setup, this session has you covered.
Afternoon Session - Free Motion at Its Finest
Discover the joy of free-motion quilting! This session will teach you how to craft stunning, flowing designs with ease. By connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, you’ll learn the art of filling spaces and traveling across the quilt seamlessly. We'll focus on drawing techniques and muscle memory to help you create mesmerizing patterns and bring your quilting to life.
Join us for a class that’s equal parts educational and inspiring. You’ll leave with the confidence to tackle your quilting projects like a pro—and maybe even showcase them at next year’s festival! During this session you will be making a pin cushion using the square feet.
Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to learn, create, and connect.
