{"product_id":"jan2020-hqsm","title":"Handi Quilter San Marcos Event with Kelly Ashton and Amy Domke January 30 - February 1","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"smp3\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eGet Handi Quilter’s expert hands-on training at Sewing Machines Plus! This one-of-a-kind education is normally only offered in the Handi-Quilter classroom but they are bringing it to both our stores! Limited space available. Sign up now to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Guest autobiography and picture --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp21 mid\"\u003eSpecial Guest Amy Domke\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cbox\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"fcolc\"\u003e    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/2020_handi-quilter-2020_amy.jpg\" class=\"gal400 bord1\"\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"cTxt full pad\"\u003e    \u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eAbout Amy Domke\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eHandi Quilter Educator\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAmy Domke was a fine arts major in college. When assigned a project using an “unconventional” medium, she made a quilt with the help of her neighbor. Thirty years later, Amy is still quilting. She loves exploring new styles and trying new techniques. After many years of renting time on a longarm at a local shop, she purchased her own machine. She now quilts professionally on an HQ Infinity® with Pro-Stitcher®.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAmy teaches quilting classes at her local shop, ranging from ruler classes to longarm classes. She also travels to give one-on-one instruction to new machine owners. From her studio, she also accepts quilt commissions and is in the process of releasing patterns for her original designs. She is a member of the Handi Quilter Inspiration Squad and has been featured in some Handi Quilter ads.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAmy lives in Oregon with her husband, Chip, and their three dogs. She is an avid tennis player and loves to hike the beautiful Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Guest autobiography and picture --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp21 mid\"\u003eSpecial Guest Judy Hays\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cbox\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"cTxt full pad\"\u003e    \u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eAbout Judy Hays\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eHandi Quilter Educator\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eJudy learned to knit, crochet, and do hand embroidery at a very young age, and began garment sewing in high school. Her love of quilting began with a Bicentennial quilt kit from a magazine and has flourished ever since. She loves to piece quilts using various methods and techniques, and is especially fond of traditional patterns and machine embroidered blocks. Working at her local quilt store since 2008, she fell in love with the Handi Quilter longarm machine and all that it could do to help her finish quilts faster. Since her previous career was in computer networking, Judy was especially drawn to the HQ Pro-Stitcher and its endless design possibilities. She purchased an Infinity with Pro-Stitcher and loves to design quilting possibilities using the Pro-Stitcher simulator.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eHelping new quilters gain confidence in their quilting skills and finding their own passion is extremely rewarding for Judy. She continues to enjoy teaching various quilt, software, machine embroidery and longarm classes at her local quilt store.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eJudy lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband, Bill, who “aids and abets” her quilting passion. She and Bill have two married sons, two grandsons and one granddaughter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"fcolc\"\u003e    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/2020_handi-quilter-2020_judy.jpg\" class=\"gal400 bord1\"\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #0984e3;\"\u003eFast, Fun and Fabulous Free motion quilting and Stepping Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSan Marcos Location: January 30 10AM - 5PM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mid\"\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/add.eventable.com\/events\/5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\/5db0b6dbf7945c001cb84747\/\" data-event=\"5db0b6dbf7945c001cb84747\" class=\"eventable-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-key=\"5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\" data-style=\"1\"\u003eAdd to Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cscript\u003e!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=\"https:\/\/plugins.eventable.com\/eventable.js\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}}(document, \"script\", \"eventable-script\");\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSign Up before December 30, 2019 and Receive a \u003cspan style=\"color: red; font-weight: bold\"\u003eFree Gift.\u003c\/span\u003e Gift TBD.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Event Info --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dbox\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003eFast, Fun, and Fabulous Free-Motion Quilting\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eQuilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free motion quilting – and it’s easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory contribute to beautiful free motion quilting, and how to create stunning designs.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to develop an inventory of free motion designs\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eProper scaling and spacing of design elements\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eEdge to edge free motion quilting\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAdjusting your quilting path to create your own new designs\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUsing Micro Handles for free-motion control\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003eStepping Stones to Quilting Your First Quilt\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis class is for everyone – whether you’ve never quilted and want to learn, or if you already quilt. You will learn how to prepare the quilt top, resize and apply designs, select batting and backings, baste, and all about threads, needles and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to prepare the quilt top and backing for quilting\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eThreads, needles and tension\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to select, resize, audition and apply quilt designs\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBatting and basting basics\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eStitch-in-the-ditch and meander quilting\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #0984e3;\"\u003eRuler Essentials and 3 B’s Backgrounds, Borders and Blocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSan Marcos Location: January 31, 10AM - 5PM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mid\"\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/add.eventable.com\/events\/5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\/5db0c496a7854f00d79cc213\/\" data-event=\"5db0c496a7854f00d79cc213\" class=\"eventable-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-key=\"5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\" data-style=\"1\"\u003eAdd to Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cscript\u003e!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=\"https:\/\/plugins.eventable.com\/eventable.js\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}}(document, \"script\", \"eventable-script\");\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSign Up before December 31, 2019 and Receive a \u003cspan style=\"color: red; font-weight: bold\"\u003eFree Gift.\u003c\/span\u003e Gift TBD.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Event Info --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dbox\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003eRuler Essentials\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eIf you love precision and consistency in your quilting designs, you will love using design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety ofHandi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new design heights.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHandle rulers safely\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and use ruler markings for precision and accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUse piecing lines and marking tools to build ruler design confidence\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eVersa tool quilting: stitch-in-the-ditch, cross-hatch, piano keys, clamshells, and arcs\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eApply binding with the HQ VersaTool\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003e3 B’s Backgrounds, Borders and Blocks\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eBlocks, backgrounds, and borders – these are the basic components of many pieced quilt tops, and there are tricks to quilting them with a cohesive overall look, while creating your own personal style. Learn how to select and adapt designs to complement each area, and how to accomplish the quilting efficiently and easily. Tried and true fillers and “go-to” designs will be featured.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCreating a step-by-step plan for custom quilting your quilt.\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAdapt block designs for borders and sashings\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to handle quilting spaces wider than the frame\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to create background fills and when to use them\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to audition, resize, and adapt quilting designs\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #0984e3;\"\u003eBasic Feathers and The Simple Path to Straight Line Quilting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSan Marcos Location: February 1, 10AM - 5PM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mid\"\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/add.eventable.com\/events\/5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\/5db0c775086c29013d3c926d\/\" data-event=\"5db0c775086c29013d3c926d\" class=\"eventable-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-key=\"5bc1200a6c2c470220431585\" data-style=\"1\"\u003eAdd to Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cscript\u003e!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=\"https:\/\/plugins.eventable.com\/eventable.js\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}}(document, \"script\", \"eventable-script\");\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eSign Up before January 1, 2020 and Receive a \u003cspan style=\"color: red; font-weight: bold\"\u003eFree Gift.\u003c\/span\u003e Gift TBD.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Event Info --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dbox\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003eBasic Feathers\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eFeather designs always add a touch of class to any quilt, evoking a positive response from any viewer. Learn to draw and stitch these beautiful elements in many different styles, from traditional to contemporary. Then learn how to fit them in specific geometric spaces, how to turn corners, make feather wreaths, and how to echo and add fills. It’s easier than you think!\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBasic feather spines and stitching paths\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFeathered wreaths and swags\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFitting feathers within a geometric space\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFeathered borders\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eUsing feathers in an overall design\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"dcol2\"\u003e    \u003ch4\u003eThe Simple Path to Straight Line Quilting\u003c\/h4\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThe trend of modern quilts, with large areas of “negative space”, has created new interest in straight line quilting and crosshatching. Both are impressive to behold, but neither is difficult to achieve when you know the tools and tricks. Come learn the methods involved and how to create amazing geometric designs by quilting simple lines.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eStraight-line ruler work\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAll about channel locks\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCrosshatching and curved crosshatching\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eHow to use lines effectively in borders\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCreating geometric quilting designs\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWe will provide machines to use during the event for all projects being made.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTry out any other machines in our retail shopping store show room.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFace to face instructions with professional educators.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceive help from our professional and helpful staff members.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore our retail shopping store and purchase any machine or crafts accessories in store.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSnacks and food will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and need to bring your own meals, you are free to use our fridge, microwave and toaster oven during the event.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA true educational experience that will provide you knowledge you can use at home alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sewingmachinesplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46687848562909,"sku":"JAN2020-HQSM","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/new.jpg?v=1774894768","url":"https:\/\/sewingmachinesplus.com\/products\/jan2020-hqsm","provider":"Sewingmachinesplus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}