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Pre-Ownership Class
A course designed for those customers contemplating buying a Gammill Quilting System.  
In this all day session you will have the opportunity to try the different Gammill models.
The course includes a demonstration session of Statler Stitcher and Creative Studio and will introduce you to the basic computerized quilting capabilities of the Statler Stitcher.
Discover the incredible features that make this the most popular new quilting system for businesses and dedicated quilters.
It is a day of demonstrations, hands on training, questions and answers.
The aim of the course is to give you hands on experience and enable a better understanding of longarm machine quilting from the operator point of view.
The course will allow you to assess the machines in a stress free, relaxed learning environment.
Let me share my expertise and love of quilting with you.
Duration: 1 day     Class Fee - FREE

Basic Maintenance Course
This course is designed to help our Gammill owner's maintain and care for their Gammill Quilting Systems. It is a preventive maintenance course that will keep your machine running for years to come. Most of the maintenance on a Gammill Quilting System is due to the fact that we do not know how to properly care for our machines.
We will review daily maintenance and cleaning procedures. Learn hands on how to change and adjust the most common wear-out parts including springs, switches and o-rings. Timing procedures will be covered in this class.
Learn to adjust tensions for different quilting conditions. Change in threads, battings, fabrics, needles and thread path can all effect tension. This is a practical class with demonstrations and hands on experience. This, hands on class will familiarize you with the adjustments required to keep your machine running smoothly.
It is easy, fun and saves endless time and money!  Join us in loving your Gammill and caring for your business!
Duration: 4 hours

Statler Stitcher Classes

Creative Studio Basics
Master the operation of your computerized quilting system! The goal of this class is to apply quilting concepts and ideas using the latest software and techniques.

The class is taught by Beryl Cadman a Statler Certified Trainer and uses the certified training materials produced by Statler Stitcher.
This course covers all the operations of Statler Stitcher's innovative software Creative Studio. The course work includes creating a sampler that applies each concept as it is taught. Each student learns more than just what Creative Studio can do. He or she learns how to accomplish specific tasks.

·    Basic system operation
·    Creative Studio software
·    Planning out edge to edge designs
·    Faster set-up of edge to edge patterns with automatic re-size.
·    Easy border and corner layout.
·    See where the pattern is placed on your quilt before you start sewing.
·    Preview placement of all stitches including sew path & sew pattern.
·    Setup and quilt multiple, different patterns at one time.
·    Placing block motifs on point
·    Hand guiding the sewing head
·    And many more features of Creative Studio

If you have a Statler Stitcher and are currently not using Creative Studio at the completion of this class it will be clear that making the transition won’t be hard and will be worthwhile.
Duration: 1 Day

Creative Studio Intermediate 1
In this class we will cover in depth two aspects of Creative Studio: Edge to Edge and Borders and Corners
We will discuss all aspects of using the Edge-to-Edge feature to quilt an entire quilt, or a large area inside a border.
We will go through the entire process step by step and explain the importance and reasoning behind each step. Different methods of recovering from missteps will be covered such as, a misplaced Point of Origin, and incorrect restarts.

We will also talk about previewing different patterns, and ways to expand and enhance our creativity with this process. Creative Studio provides us with the ability to streamline doing Edge to Edge work and give us more flexibility. In this class we will learn how to get our E2E feature to sew back and forth across the quilt continuously, saving time on quilts with a pattern allowing multiple rows per each advance of the quilt.

There are times when certain patterns in the E2E feature just won't allow us to stitch our patterns the way we want, so we'll learn how to use the Repeat Pattern feature to stitch out our E2E design, giving us more options without giving up any of the advantages of the E2E feature.
With Creative Studio we can now increase the accuracy and impact of the borders we incorporate into our quilting.

This class will discuss all aspects of designing border treatment, including whether we should rotate the quilt. We will learn a quick and accurate way to place border corners and then calculate the correct number of repeats and connect the corners.

We will learn how to stitch the side borders as we work down the quilt, accurately connecting previously sewn repeats.
We will also discuss how to pick the correct pattern for the border size. After taking this class, the student will feel comfortable with adding borders to their quilting designs.

After taking this class, you will have a better appreciation and understanding of the Edge-to-Edge and Borders and Corners process and will be able to expand your quilting capabilities.

A good understanding of Creative Studio basics is required for this class.
Duration: 1 day

Creative Studio Intermediate 11
In this class we will cover in depth two aspects of Creative Studio: Concatenation and Quilt Planning.
Creative Studio allows us to create unique and varied designs by using the Edge-to-Edge feature and multiple patterns.
With this feature, called concatenation, we can be creative with unique pattern placement on our E2E work.

This class will illustrate how the student can look at their E2E work in a whole new light and add another dimension to what is offered to their clients.

We will learn how to select patterns, manipulate them, and stitch out your creative design.

Quite often it is difficult getting your client to visualize what their quilt will look like once you have completed quilting it. Creative Studio gives us the ability to provide our clients with a print out detailing the patterns we plan to use, their relation to each other and to the total quilt look, as well as size and density of the quilting.

In this class we will learn how to prepare the outline of a quilt, select patterns, preview them, and construct the final presentation, including printing it out.

After taking this class, you will have the added capability of working with your client in constructing a quilting plan and giving them a clear picture of the final look.

A good understanding of Creative Studio basics is required for this class.
Duration: 1 Day


Hand Guided Longarm machine Classes

Beginners Machine Basics
In this class you will learn the basic set-up of a quilt on the quilting machine.

Loading the quilt, keeping the quilt straight and correctly apply a variety of edge to edge patterns to compliment the quilt including good patterns for beginners. We will discuss ways to deal with problem quilts. You will also learn off -setting the laser light to multiply your patterns.

We will discuss wadding, thread and bindings. I will share many tips with you.

During machine time you will be able to practice these skills and complete up to a 54" quilt.
Duration: 1 day

Technical Skills
This class teaches custom quilting with the technical skills needed to quilt designs in specific areas on the quilt. Techniques covered include:
·    Dead-end borders and sashings.
·    Border and corners.
·    Rotation of the quilt.
·    Working with the extended throat plate and ruler.
·    Pattern making.
·    Setting designs using the laser light.

For your optimum learning experience we ask that you piece a quilt top wall hanging so that you can practice every technique.
The instructions for making the top are included in registration information.                 
Duration: 1 day

Artistic Freehand
This is the most wonderful class to get you started on Freehand quilting.
In this class you will learn:

·    16 different background fill-in techniques.
·    4 – 6 freehand sashing techniques.
·    A variety of feathers, ferns and hearts.
·    Uses for black light and glow pencils.

You will create your own Heirloom sampler of the above techniques.
Duration: 1 Day

Advanced Artistic Freeform
If you feel you are well on your way in mastering the basic freehand techniques from the Artistic Freehand class, then you are ready to increase your knowledge and skills in the Advanced Artistic Freehand workshop.

Here your heirloom sampler will be a wholecloth lone star with all new meandering, sashing and feather ideas.
A really fun and exciting class for returning students. “Fancy That” book is included.
Duration 2 Days

Feather Frenzy
Over 40 different freehand feather variations and  suggestions for their usage on quilts. Your feather sampler will be four feather samplers.
You’ll be a freehand feather pro when you leave this class!
Duration: 1 Day

Surface  Design
Get ready to express your creative sense with these techniques on your unique wall hanging
·    Threadplay
·    Fabric Weaving
·    Raw Edge Appliqué
·    Wholecloth Weaving
·    Fabric Confetti
·    Couching
·    Ribbon Play
·    4 Additional Freeform techniques

Duration: 1 Day

Dimensional Quilting
Trapunto and dimensional techniques to sculpture your quilts.
This class includes these various Trapunto  techniques:
·    Double Batting Trapunto
·    Reverse Shadow Trapunto
·    Clean Cut Trapunto
·    Dimensional Echoing
·    Mash Trapunto
·    “Rare” Trapunto
·    Cheniille Trapunto
·    Dyed Batting Trapunto
·    Shadow Trapunto

Duration: 2 Day

Wholecloth
In this class for advanced students, you will learn the basics of marking your top and will     complete a small wholecloth quilt with Trapunto and other Heirloom techniques.

Each students project is different and unique.
Duration: 2 Day

About the Teacher
Beryl Cadman of Custom Quilting Ltd. is the leading Distributor for Gammill Quilting Machines in the U.K. and Europe.
She offers a fully integrated service including set-up and training, advanced tuition, maintenance instruction, and follow-up support provided locally.

Beryl is an award winning quilter at major quilt exhibitions in the UK and Ireland. Her work has been regularly published in U.K. patchwork and quilting magazines.

Co-Founder of European Machine Quilters Expo, which provides ongoing education to the   longarm quilting community -  web site: www.emqe.eu

She has trained in the US and is the only accredited Long-arm Machine Quilting teacher in the U.K. and Europe. Her students have won numerous awards in major competitions.

This class selection will be added to as new classes become available and through selected  invited teachers. So please check back on a regular basis.

Click Here for Class Schedule 2010