Beyond the Edge-to-Edge: Mastering your Machine. (Continuing Education)(Day 4)

Ready to move past basic patterns and unlock the full potential of your longarm? Join us for a hands-on deep dive into the Handi Quilter Amara 20. In this workshop, we’ll bridge the gap between computerized precision and creative artistry. You’ll learn to identify "comfort shapes" to build your design library, master the pathways that connect complex fills, and experiment with thread weights that make your work jump off the fabric. Plus, we’re breaking the rules—discover how to use your longarm for projects you thought were reserved for a sewing machine. From brilliant shortcuts to "how-did-they-do-that" techniques, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective on what’s possible.

Fill your quilts with personality and precision! This workshop is designed to help you find your "quilting voice" using the Amara 20 and Pro-Stitcher. We start by identifying the shapes you love and turning them into a cohesive library of background fills. You'll learn the "secret paths" to connecting designs seamlessly and how to choose threads that add that extra pop of texture. But wait, there’s more! We’re turning the longarm world upside down by showing you how to tackle small-scale, "sewing machine style" projects with longarm speed. It’s high-tech tools meets high-end creativity.

Think your longarm is just for finishing quilt tops? Think again! This hands-on workshop with the HQ Amara 20 teaches you how to build a custom library of stunning background fills and master the pathways to connect them. We’ll explore the "pop" factor of different threads and dive into surprising techniques—typically done on a sewing machine—that are actually easier on a longarm. Leave the class with a toolkit of shortcuts, a library of new designs, and the confidence to say, "Yeah, I can do that on my Amara!"