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Machine Quilting Classes (this page is still under construction)
Sally sez, "You have the talent and ability within you, let me help you, go where you need to go, to find it."
If you are open to the idea of increasing your longarm quilting skill levels by adding another beautiful layer to your pattern work from basic to advanced.... consider taking longarm machine quilting classes in centrally located "Quilt City" Paducah, Kentucky.
Learn from an expert with 10 yrs. experience of teaching shortarm, midarm and longarm quilters at MQX, MQS, HMQS, Innovations, VT Quilt Festival, Canadian Quilters Show, Houston Quilt Market, state and local guilds and shops is still quilting today.
Plus all classes can be adapted for shortarms and midarms.
What are your thoughts about where you will be in 6 months without taking instruction.....
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If you want to jump start the business side of your longarm passion consider taking classes addressing your specific business needs and strategies from a business start-up and marketing professional with a lifetime career in management and marketing (in my former life).
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Already have a machine?... enjoy learning new pattern work, fill designs, plus play hands-on for full days of feathering or free-motion border work. Select from class offering or build your own classes specific just to you.
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You will never forget the experience, fun, and the satisfaction of reaching new levels of hands-on machine quilting skills and techniques. We all have that craving to grow and increase our abilities, contact me for more info or about private classes... sally@sallyterry.com.
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Class sizes are limited to 4 students for a better learning experience.
All Levels Class Offerings:
Running Threads- The Ultimate Hands-On Experience One day workshop offered bi-monthly
Jan. 28, 2010 Apr. 8, 2010 July 8, 2010 Oct. 7, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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If you are open to the idea of learning the formula for running threads while you experience stitching hands-on fifteen different thread types then consider this class.
Learn the characteristics of threads so you can confidently fine tune your own machine. Gain valuable understanding so you will not only know how but why to make the right choices and adjustments which will eliminate a whole lot of frustration.
Learn bobbin tension, top thread tension adjustments, needle choices, trouble-shooting and more.
Information applies to all machine types, traditional to longarm.
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Beginner Moves Class Offerings:
Beginner's Introduction To Longarm Quilting One day workshop offered monthly
November 28th, 2009 December 11, 2009 January 14, 2010 February 19, 2010 March 18, 2010 April 15, 2010 May 20, 2010 June 17, 2010 July 15, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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If you are open to a one day hands-on experience to explore your passion...this is it!
If you are considering acquiring a machine or opening a professional longarm business this class is designed for you.
Get your questions answered. Receive solid unbiased advice that focuses on your specific thoughts and desires about longarm machine quilting.
...do I?...don't I? ...can I really do this? ...will I enjoy it? ...do I have the talent? ...do I have ability to move the machine? ...do I have the right space? ...what stuff do I really need?
Receive the best experience before you decide.
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Beginner Moves Weekend:
The FUN-damentals A Complete Guide To Longarm Quilting Weekend session offered monthly
December 4, 5, 6, 2010 January 15, 16, 17, 2010 February 19,20,21, 2010 March 19,29,21, 2010 April 16,17,18, 2010 May 21,23,23, 2010 June 18, 19,20, 2010 July 16,17,18, 2010 August 20, 21, 22, 2010 September 17, 18, 19, 2010 October 15, 16, 17, 2010 November 19, 20, 21, 2010 December 17, 18, 19, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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If you are ready to take that big step, then step out knowing you will have the finest learning experience possible.
Your days are loaded with solid information, inspiration, plus get hands-on practice techniques and valuable skill sets designed to jump start your learning curve.
Each session is full of fun, ah-ha moments, inspiring hands-on sessions of techniques from free-motion simple fills to setting up borders and corner turns.
A complete package of essential information is included in extensive comb bound booklets.
Consider The FUN-damentals with an instructor that specializes in how the newby learns hand-eye coordination for successful rewarding machine quilting.
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Beginner Moves Feathering:
Beginner's Day of Hands-On Feathering Fantasy One day workshop offered monthly
January 21. 2010 February 25, 2010 March 25, 2010 May 27, 2010 June 24, 2010 July 22, 2010 August 26, 2010 September 23, 2010 October 25, 2010 November 25, 2010 December 10, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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Feathers, we all love them but oh, to make them perfectly every time so we don't have to rip out...now that is not easy.
Eliminate your frustration, after all you are trying to learn so much at one time in the beginning, why not devote a day just to feathers.
Learn traditional, heirloom, teardrop and the Hooked On Feathers styles. Plus, find out how to set up spines, corner turns and more...
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Beginner Moves Free-motion:
Beginner's Day of Hands-On Free-Motion Freedom One day workshop offered monthly
January 22. 2010 February 26, 2010 March 26, 2010 May 28, 2010 June 25, 2010 July 23, 2010 Aug 27, 2010 September 24, 2010 October 26, 2010 November 26, 2010 December 10, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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If you are considering deciding to step around to the front of your machine, the secret is how do you gain control?
Learn how best to control the machine movement plus, find out how to choose the right patterns, designs and thread density to control the thread paths.
Then gain the insight on how to look perfect with your new skills and techniques while learning... even on customer quilts.
Spend time with Sally hands-on, so you can put all the bobbles and wobbles behind you...see you there.
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Competent Beginner, Intermediante and Advanced:
Tips, Tricks and Twists for Customer Quilt Designs & What Patterns Do I Use & Where Do I Put Them?
Two day workshop offered quarterly
January 22. 2010 February 26, 2010 March 26, 2010
Creative Pattern Designs With Stencils, Patterns & Templates, Gizmos & Stuff One day workshop offered quarterly
January 22. 2010 February 26, 2010 March 26, 2010
For Private Customized Classes contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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Intermediate and Advanced:
Free-motion Feather Fantasy including Hooked On Feathers, Fills and Meanders
Two day workshop offered bi-monthly
February 26, 2010
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If you are considering expanding your feathering skills without a lot of practice then this special workshop will increase your feather inventory without a lot of effort...you already have the moves, let's just tweek them a bit.
We will go from where you are right now to where you want to be...
Get dozens of pattern, layout and design ideas...all with free-motion fun and free-motion freedom.
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Professional Longarm Quilting Business Class Offerings:
Two Day Business Workshop offered quarterly
6 Step System To Building Your Professional Longarm Quilting Business Half day class
How To Market Your Professional Longarm Quilting Business To Women Half day class
Developing Your Website Presence Half day class
10 Most Common Quilting Business Mistakes and How To Fix Them Half day class
Private Day of Business Coaching and Mentoring
For Private Customized Business Coaching and Mentoring contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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If you are open to jump starting your business and learning from a professional quilter who has been quilting for customers for 10 years; this could be a real shortcut to setting up and developing all the right business practices you need.
We will give you a 6 Step System to get going, then help you start your marketing efforts, specifically designed for your niche and geographic area of choice.
Next we will work together on your internet presence and you will see the back-office workings of a website. I'll even show you how to purchase your domain name if you are at that point in your business.
Lastly we will focus on all the quilting mistakes and how to fix them. Then we will spend a little hands-on time on the machine learning shortcuts, and design solutions that will economize your time and maximize your profitibility.
Get ready to take a solid look at what you want to achieve with your business and get the tools to do it.
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Private Classes and Mentoring
contact sally with your request sally@sallyterry.com
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Sometimes we are just so focused on where we want to go, we don't want to share a minute with others in a group setting.
That is why there are times set aside on our calendars to dig a little deeper and get solid working solutions for our particular situations.
Let's find your solutions together...see you soon.
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Traveling Classes
Most all classes taught in the studio or at the major shows can be taught at your location. The only consideration is the equipment available.
Click here for Class List.
Click here for Contract.
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Most contracts are 6 months to two years out.
We can customize any class to your needs, including group size, classroom set up, time alotment, traditional machines to longarm, lecture to hands-on and other considerations.
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