Note: This class is for Handi Quilter Owners Only.

Beyond The Basics: Pantographs, Fillers and Flow

You’ve completed your Foundation Course, now it’s time to find your flow. This follow-up workshop is specifically designed for those who have a grasp of longarm basics and are ready to move on to the next level and channel their creativity.

What We’ll Cover:

• Free Motion Freedom: Say goodbye to the square circle! We’ll practice rhythmic movements to master classic shapes like loops, hearts, and organic vines that look great even if they aren't "perfect."
• The Power of Pantographs: Learn how to achieve that professional, edge-to-edge look using your quilt from the back kit. We’ll cover alignment, tracking, and how to keep your rows seamless.
• Fearless Fillers: Ever looked at a blank space on a quilt and gone completely blank? We’ll teach you "go-to" background textures eg pebbles and stipple meander, that hide imperfections and add incredible dimension.
• Using Pro Stitcher: If you have Pro Stitcher or PS Lite, then you will have the chance to gain confidence with blocks and edge to edge designs.
• How Do I Quilt It?: Bring a quilt that you’d like to discuss and using your new skills and our ideas you can plan how to quilt it. 

Why Join This Session?

The goal of this workshop isn't just to teach you to stitch; it's to build your confidence. You’ll leave with a selection of patterns you can use on your next few quilts.

"Confidence comes from the practice, not the perfection of the line."

One machine per student!

Start Time: Please arrive for 09:15 - we will start at 09:30 prompt
Finish Time: 4:30pm

Recommendations
100% of attendees from previous course feedback rated PQ Workshops as "Excellent"

"Practical and detailed presentations and demonstrations from very knowledgeable and experienced people. Quality and range of the student exercises was excellent. Personal time taken to answer questions and assist at the machine was invaluable. Great class size and plenty of space to work in. The range of supplies available for students to use within the workshop was fabulous. The facilities are excellent and the lunches superb."

People particularly liked:
"The introduction to techniques I had not considered nor attempted with success before."
"Getting to know other users."
"Relaxed atmosphere."

In order to maximise learning and consolidation of skills there will be one student per machine for all machines.

£160 for Sitdown Machines

£160 for Standup Machines

A buffet style lunch with vegetarian option is included. Please let us know if you want the vegetarian option and any other dietary requirements when you book.

FAQs

The class may be cancelled with late notice due to circumstances beyond our control. In that event we will rearrange the class for another date. 

We normally send out a confirmation email the week before the class. 

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Our Showroom is located at Unit 22 Highgrove Farm, Seaford, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2LF

Visit our website for more detailed directions - how to find us.

By Plane: Fly into Birmingham International Airport. Trains from Birmingham International to Worcester Parkway take about one hour and run every hour. There is one change at Birmingham New Street. It may be possible to arrange a taxi or by prior arrangement we can pick you up. It is less than 15 minutes to our showroom from Worcester Parkway. We recommend you stay at a hotel in Pershore or Pinvin or at one of the Pub B&Bs in Upton Snodsbury or Flyford Flavell so that we can take you to the Showroom (we live close by).

By Car: It is 10 minutes drive from Junction 6 of the M5. There is plenty of free parking.

By Train: From the new Worcester Parkway it is 15 minutes (7 miles), Pershore BR Station is 5 minutes (1.6 miles). From Foregate or Shrub Hill in Worcester to our Showroom at Highgrove Farm is 20 minutes (10 miles).

Note that Taxis are not always easily available in this area which is very rural. Call Bishampton Taxis 07944 or 345118 or Bishampton Private Hire 07300 424349.

Where can we stay?

Information on accommodation and travel can be found here.

Accessibility

All the classroom areas, eating and restrooms are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation by us

If there are insufficient numbers to run the workshop or for other circumstances where it is no longer possible, we may have to cancel it.

In the event that we have to cancel a refund is due, it is limited to the cost of the workshop that you have paid.

If we have to cancel because of Covid-19 we will rearrange to another date. You should ensure that any hotels or B&Bs that you book can be cancelled, that you have suitable insurance or that you accept that the course may be cancelled with little notice due to circumstances outside of our control.

Cancellation by you

If you have to cancel the workshop we will give a 50% refund if cancelled more than 30 days before the start of the workshop.  If you cancel less than 30 days before the start of the workshop there are no refunds.

We would suggest that if you have other expenses such as hotels, flights, etc that you take out travel insurance in the event that you are ill or need to cancel etc.

All the machine and material preparation is done several weeks in advance. The machines are loaded for all the classes the week before the class. Lunches are ordered a week before the class.