Class #401 - An Introduction to IntelliQuilter
Shannon M. Hicks    $30      8:00A-10:00A
Computerized-IntelliQuilter   Lecture/Demo
Have you recently purchased an IntelliQuilter and are wanting to learn more about how to use it?  Are you interested in seeing an IQ and all it's capable of doing?  If so, this class is for you!  You will learn just how easy it is to set up pantographs, blocks and borders, as well as the capability to pre-design whole cloths.  Learn just how fully featured this program is, and how easy it is to use.

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Class #402 - Be-Bop the Baptist Fan
Laura Lee Fritz    $42      8:00A-10:00A
All Skill Levels     Demo
Once you get the basic idea of quilting the classic Baptist Fan, it can be a limitless thrill to quilt novelty into the pattern.  Draw along as Laura quilts and then return to your machine at home to quilt a look of joy into your quilts.  Laura will be teaching from her new book  "Creative Classics." Bring your copy to class and work along with Laura or purchase your copy before or after class. Also bring a clip board and paper for easier drawing and note taking.

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Class #403 - Tickle My Quilt With Feathers
Sue Patten     $42     8:00A-10:00A
All skill levels    Lecture/Demo 
This is a class for the wild at heart!  This class will take your traditional feather techniques to a whole new level in design and texture.  This free motion class explores the feather in all sizes and covers everything from traditional to a full out feather frenzy!!  If you have ever wanted to take your feathers to the next level or offer new and exciting feather designs to your clients for that cutting edge, then this is the class for you.  We will explore dozen of design ideas that will help you create a flourish of unique feathers that can be used for borders, blocks, sashings of all sizes, and yes even background fillers.  This class includes tricks and tips for the left handed quilter, thread options to add that extra punch of WOW!  And how the batting we use affects the texture of our feather designs.  So put away those pantos, stencils, and marking tools and come free motion your way into an all out feather frenzy.

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Class #404 - Spinal Twist and More!
Megan Best    $45      8:00A-10:00A
All skill levels     Lecture/Demo
 Longarm quilters use spines as the backbone of many quilting techniques.  In this class we will be learning new ideas for traditional spines and then take it further and learn new spines for some fabulous freehand techniques.  There is more to quilting than feathers.

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Class #405 - Filling in the Fillers
DeLoa Jones    $42      8:00A-10:00A
All skill levels     Lecture/Demo
Using basic filler stencils such as crosshatching, clamshell, and others, DeLoa will use a basic grid but fill it in to make designs that will make others wonder how it was done.  Now with new innovative designs such as dancing pinwheels and flaming clamshells, students will never look at a basic grid the same way.

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Class #406 -Machine Quilters Business Manager
Mary Reinhardt     $38    8:00A-10:00A
All skill levels     Lecture
This is an exciting program designed to keep track of your machine quilting business details, making it easier than ever to stay organized and efficient. This class is designed for those who own the program and feel they need to gain efficiency in its use. Delve into how to use all of its features to maximize its benefits. You'll learn how to place a logo on your invoice, how to build a charging structure for all those extras and link all of those digital pictures to actual quilt invoices. Bring your manual for notes, no need to bring the laptop, the actual program is used in the lecture and is easy to follow. Come and join us to see how easy it is to organize your business and free yourself from the paperwork.

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Class #407 - Quilting Designs
Pam Clarke     $38     8:00A-10:00A
All Skill Levels     Lecture
Are you confused how to work with those traditional blocks and quilts? Discover how to modify and combine the piecing of the block when you add a line or fill in a space, then combine two or three more shapes and see what happens. Follow along with a workbook provided by Pam Clarke as she guides you step by step in how to design around the piecing of the block. Double Wedding Ring, Fan Block, Log Cabin, Flying Geese, Ohio Star,  9-Patch, Eight Pointed Star, Dresden Plate, along with several more blocks will be the topic of discussion and design. This class is for the serious quilter to gain confidence and the skill to try out new ideas and develop new techniques. For easier note taking and sketching bring a clipboard and colored pencils or pens, a pencil, a small sharpener and eraser. Cameras are welcome!

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Class #408 - Design Your Own Interlocking Pantographs
Marjorie Rhine     $38     10:30A-12:30P
All Skill Levels     Lecture/Drawing
As a machine quilter you may know exactly what you want to put on a quilt but it is sometimes impossible to find the right pantograph for the quilt. Or you like the look of free motion quilting but cannot consistently 'draw' well the same motif over the face of the quilt. Marjorie has developed a very simple process for creating interlocking pantographs that can look like a typical panto or like free motion, allover quilting. In this class the quilter will learn the secrets of creating interlocking designs and how to then set them up on the machine quilting table. Marje will provide several of her own designs as examples. Students will have time to play with the concept and develop their own designs in class.

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Class #409 - Playing With Point To Point
Kim Diamond     $75     8:30A-12:30P
Computerized-Statler   Lecture/Demo
Have you ever wanted to design your own quilt patterns but can't master AutoSketch?  With CreativeStudio and P2P (point to Point) you can become the designer you have always wanted to be.  In this class we will fully explore the 2 modes of P2P in CreativeStudio, P2P line and P2P pattern.  We will even use both methods in the same quilt block.  We will use many of the P2P patterns that come with CreativeStudio and even give you a few more.

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Class #410 - Now You're in Business
Lisa Coker    $50      9:30A-12:30P
All skill levels       Lecture
Sure we love quilting, but most quilt machine owners are in business to make money.  In this class Lisa will talk about the triumphs and pitfalls of customer quilts.  Discussion of failures, challenges, lessons, learned the hard way, and the breaking of bad habits.  We will talk about scheduling and trying to accommodate too much.  We will cover what services you offer, and pricing.  Also, problems you need to be prepared for will be discussed.  We will also cover things that the customer needs to know before bringing you the quilt.  How to advertise and many tips for starting or fine turning your business are included.  Lisa will have you well on your way to running a successful business.  This is an interactive class and Lisa will try to address your specific questions and needs.  CD of business info will be provided as a handout.

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Class #411 - Hands-on Gammill Maintenance
Ron Paul     $90     1:00P-5:00P
All Skill Levels     Lecture/Demo/Hands on
Bring your Gammill Machine head and carriage for a hands-on tune-up and service class. Also bring a long 3/16 blade screw driver, metric and standard Allen wrench set (for Gammill Plus) a small flashlight, strong magnifying glass, and a small quilt fabric sandwich to sew-off on. In this in-depth class you will learn how your machine really works and how to easily adjust the thread tensions. Correct hopping foot, sewing hook and rocking finger timing and how to trouble shoot problems and much more with time for questions. Space is limited with room for 4 machines and 2 students per machine in this street level class you can drive close to unload your machine. Call Ron Paul toll free 877-779-2435 with any questions.

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Class #412 - Cables Borders - At Last
Cindy Roth     $42    10:30A-12:30P
Intermediate     Lecture/Demo
Cable quilting designs are a mainstay of hand quilting but these time-honored designs have been out of the reach of the longarm quilter, until now. Cindy has designed templates to create cables of all types including Single, Double, Triple and Feathered Cables. Let Cindy show you how “do-able” cables can be. Several different border and corner variations will be demonstrated using the “no math, no measure” technique for stunning results! Customers LOVE cables on traditional (and some non-traditional) quilts and are willing to pay extra for them. If you ever wanted to know how to quilt cables – this class is for you! This class is recommended for those with some longarm quilting experience.

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Class #413 - Collage on the Longarm
Judy Irish    $42      10:30A-12:30P
All Skill Levels    Lecture/Demo
 Using fabric scraps, funky threads, and spray adhesive, we will create a masterpiece on our longarm machines.  Create a painting in fabric and thread.  This works well on whole cloth, clothing, and small wall-hangings....let your imagination fly.  Bring some of your own funky threads or scraps of fabric to add to our collage.  Velvets, rayon's, cottons, rick-rack and anything that strikes your fancy.  A great class for all levels.  Someone will go home with the class sample.

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Class #414 - Fast, Fun, Fabulous Freehand Edge to Edge
Kim Stotsenberg    $42     10:30A-12:30P
All skill levels    Lecture/Demo
Do you like the look of edge to edge quilting but don't like following a line? Let Kim show you how to freehand quilt Fast, Fun & Fabulous designs. We'll start with a few simple shapes for Fast freehand quilting, then add a few more Fun elements to create Fabulous designs to cover your quilt tops. One lucky student will go home with the class sample.

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Class #415 - All Over Free Motion Quilting for Beginners
Sally Terry     $42     10:30A-12:30P
All skill levels    Demo
Tired of standing on the panto side of your machine? This class will dispel your well understood fear of "ripping out". Surprisingly enough if you can follow a pantograph you already have ability. Sally will show how to apply your skills as you quickly transition to the front of your machine. That means no marking and whole lot more fun with designs you can follow in your head. You will learn thread path directions, spacing, and how to go with your strengths while learning. Then you discover that mastering inconsistency is easy because Sally has already built in all the mistakes for you. We will get rid of the goof's, fix the guffaws, and banish the bobbles. If you can move the machine you can move to the front with effortless creativity, so don't hold back. This class is a must for beginners. See you there. handouts, patterns, class sample given away.

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Class #416 - Determine Design for Quilting then "KISS" on the Quilt
Ione Whitney     $30     10:30A-12:30P
All skill levels     Lecture
Ione will share ideas from her 16+ years as a Longarm Quilter and lifetime in a family of quilters. Following a lecture to help you look at a quilt to determine what designs to quilt, the class will continue with a trunk show of quilted quilts, many with "Keep It Simple Stitching" on the quilt. Students will have a chance to see pictures of some of the over 2,000 quilts Ione has quilted. Students are encouraged to bring unquilted tops for group discussion on quilting possibilities. This class may help you to determine your quilting style.

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Class #420 - Brilliant Bindings
Debbie Wendt     $42     10:30A-12:30P
All Skill Levels     Lecture/Demo
Learn the ease of binding a quilt on the longarm before it is removed from the frame. Techniques will be shown for making perfect mitered corners, ending binding tails without lumps and sewing binding to a straight and curved edge. Guide lines for making straight-of-grain and binding will be given. Samples will be given away.

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Class #421 - Clowning Around with Clamshells
Laura Lee Fritz    $47      1:00P-3:00P
All Skill Levels     Lecture/Demo
Using the classic Clamshell  quilting pattern as a launch pad, learn dozens of clever and whimsical designs to quilt as edge-to-edge or spot-specific  patterns on your next quilts.  Bring a 3" round plastic lid to use as a template so you can draw along in class as you learn ideas you want to practice.  Bring a clipboard, paper, pencils, etc., to make sketching and note taking easier. Laura will be teaching from her new book  "Creative Classics." Bring your copy to class and work along with Laura or purchase your copy before or after class.

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Class #422 - Brilliant Borders 2
DeLoa Jones    $42      1:00P-3:00P
 All skill levels      Lecture/Demo
 This class is filled with more complex, innovative border designs, that look more intimidating than they are.  You will be amazed how simple these free motion designs are and how beautiful they fill up your border.  You will learn 25+ designs plus many variations.  these designs definitely have the "wow" factor and a step up from the ordinary.

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Class #423 - Language of Quilting for Beginners
Sally Terry     $42     1:00P-3:00P
All skill levels     Lecture/Demo
Have you ever wanted to stitch a beautiful pattern on a quilt top and felt that it was too complicated? Did you think it was beyond your capability to stitch it well? Avoid sacrificing the quilt because you don't trust your ability? Now master the language of quilting from traditional sewing machine to longarm. Learn to read and choose patterns instantly. Get 4 principles to quilt your way to advanced quilting techniques adapted to your own individual style. Every class hereafter takes on a whole new perspective. You don't have to copy me to be successful because ripping out all those stitches is no fun. You will learn to make competent design decisions while learning with satisfying results. Patterns, handouts and extensive notes supplied and class sample given away. Be encouraged and be inspired. Handout, patterns, and more. Class sample will be given to one lucky winner.

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Class #424 - Blog Cabin Blocks - Building a Blog to
                          Benefit your Business
Marion Carmickle    $45      1:00P-3:00P
All skill levels     Lecture/Demo  
In this Blog Cabin Block lecture/demo, you will learn the business benefits of using/publishing an information blog  ("real time advantages")  You will learn how to insure that your business blog receives hits in the major search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN)  You will learn how to add podcasts/video/images to your blog for greater impact.  You will also receive step-by-step, detailed directions for creating your blog and resources for free hosting and software.  Note:  Word Press (free software/hosting) will be used in demo.

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Class #425 - "OOPSIES" From Behind Closed Doors
Kay Oft     $30     1:00P-3:00P
All Skill Levels     Lecture
No quilt police here! Just a humorous look at the panic-stricken "Oh no!" what do I do now? Situations that seem to lurk in our batting and spools of thread just waiting to ambush every quilter at one time or another. Kay shares her recipes for success making your quilting job a little easier with troubleshooting tips for thread, tension, and other general frustrations that plague us late at night behind our studio doors.

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Class #426 - AutoSketch Down & Dirty II
Shannon M. Hicks    $60      1:00P-5:00P
Computerized-AutoSketch      Lecture
Moving on from "Down & Dirty I" this class will focus on manipulating your designs, giving you unlimited layouts of them.  More advanced tools will be used and more tools will be added to your toolbar.  Class will include step by step, down & dirty format.  Prerequisites include "Down & Dirty 1" or similar experience and knowledge of basic AutoSketch, including ability to trace a design.  this class is about being creative and having fun using AutoSketch.

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Class #427 - Extreme Make-Over: Feather Edition
Mary Nordeng    $33    1:00P-3:00P
All skill levels    Lecture/Drawing
Sure, you may already be quilting with feathers, but now learn how to make over your personal or customer quilts by putting those feathers to work for you. Cut down your time spent quilting with little or no marking all while eliminating the need for time-consuming background fills. Follow along with Mary as she teaches you to design feathers that completely fill any shape. With this extreme feather makeover, you will complete your quilts quickly with stunning results! This is a drawing class so bring a notebook, sketchbook or paper and a pencil.

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Class #428 - An Afternoon With Karen McTavish
Karen McTavish     $30    1:00P-3:00P
All Skill Levels     Lecture
Karen McTavish is one of the most influential longarm machine quilters. Her technique of "McTavishing" has become an industry standard and is known around the world. Join Karen in this casual class as she answers your questions about her quilting style, where she gets her inspiration and how she does it! Karen will also be showing her quilts and talking about them in detail. This is your chance to get "up close and personal" with one the innovators of our industry!

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