Beginning Longarm Rental Class - Appleton

Join us for a Beginning Longarm Rental class! 

We hold these classes monthly and by request at both Elkhorn and Appleton locations. 

Half Day Class Typically 10am-2pm

The Quilting Connection Team will show you the steps on how we prepare your projects to load on our longarm frames. 

Included with your class is 132" Rental Quick Zip set ($31.99 value) this zipper set will save you so much time when loading on to our frame. 

You get to do all the pinning ahead and when you are ready to quilt simply attach your zipper set to our zipper on our frame and start loading!  

You will need to bring your project to class, but we will not be quilting on your project during class. 

The first time you use our longarm machine will be on our practice fabric. During class, we will show you the 3 ways you can rent our longarm.  You will learn how to free-motion quilt, follow a paper pantograph, and learn the computerized Pro-Stitcher. 

Once you try all 3 ways of longarm quilting, you can decide how you are going to rent to finish your quilts. 

You will also learn how to attach your project to your zipper set so you are all ready to come back and sew your project together.  

Don't forget to bring your binding and we can help you attach it to your project after quilting. 

You will be all ready to flip and sew at home! 

CLASS SUPPLIES :
-If you have a project to discuss, please bring your quilt top, backing fabric at least 6"- 8" wider and longer than the quilt top and
-Pins (approximately 200 for a king quilt, less if your quilt is smaller). Pins are available for purchase during class if you do not have enough.
-Feel free to bring a light lunch or a snack. Class is about 4 hours

You will have homework before class! :)
Go to YouTube and search for Angie’s Answers.
Make sure to watch Part 1 How to Square up a Backing Fabric.
Then watch Part 2 Getting a quilt ready to load on the frame.
Finally watch The Quick Zip System - Zippers for a longarm! How to pin a project.
These 3 videos will help you have a better understanding of the process we teach to get a project ready to load on a frame. We will show you in person at class the entire process hands-on.

It is a good idea to wear layers we have high ceilings so our store can be cold or hot. We have a fridge and a microwave for you to use if you want to bring lunch or snacks. We are excited to teach you how to use these amazing machines!

Rental fees after class:

If you are physically moving the machine with free-motion quilting or following paper pantographs you will pay $25 per hour 

If the computerized Pro-Stitcher is physically moving the machine you will pay $35 per hour

The average Queen size quilt takes about 4-6 hours and really depends on the pattern you pick.  Some patterns are close together and will take longer than others.  

You will also have a bobbin charge of $2.50 per bobbin that will cover your top and bottom thread during the rentals.  

Taking this Rental Class is learning how to operate the Longarm safely and accurately. You will be actively participating in each rental while you work towards independence.