Special Events
Handi-Quilter Virtual Event – November 7th and 8th, 2020
Buy two or more classes and save $5 per class.
Taking the Mystery Out of Longarm Quilting – Saturday, November 7, from 10am – 12pm
Demystify longarm quilting by learning all the basics. This class is full of great tips and tricks. Topics Include:
* Longarm machine and frame features and maintenance
* How to set tension on a bobbin and your machine, needles and thread
* How to load your quilt onto a frame
* Choosing the right thread and designs for your project
* A basic overview of free-motion techniques and ruler work
$30.00 per class (purchase two or more classes and get $5.00 each class)
Beyond Meandering:Other ways to Fill Your Quilt – Saturday, November 7, from 2pm – 4pm
Explore other basic background designs, including continuous curve, straight lines, and crosshatching. Learn to quilt continuously gives you a whole new collection of designs! Topics include:
* Choosing background fills to accent your design
* Create extra texture with creative fills
* Try out patterns large to small patterns
* Use a grid to keep your pattern consistent
* Adjustable handlebars and HQ Micro Handles tips and tricks
$30.00 per class (purchase two or more classes and get $5.00 each class)
Introduction to the Pro-Stitcher – Sunday, November 8, from 10am – 12pm
New Pro-Stitcher owners – start here!
Whether finishing your own quilts or considering a quilting business, experience the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. Topics Include:
* Overview of support resources available on-line
* Overview of menu and basic functions and design catalog * Place a block design using Skew, Resize, XForm and Align * Demonstration of the Pro-Stitcher Simulator
* Overview of Pro-Stitcher Designer
$30.00 per class (purchase two or more classes and get $5.00 each class)
Pro-Stitcher: Expanding What You Know – Sunday, November 8, from 2pm – 4pm
Focus on more advanced techniques and take full advantage of all of the great features of Pro-Stitcher.
* Borders with corners and chunking methods
* Using all the Modify tab features
* Chunking borders and quilting designs larger than your throat space * Triangle Skew
* Digitizing your designs with Record
$30.00 per class (purchase two or more classes and get $5.00 each class)
Store Hours
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday for in-store shopping by appointment
Closed Wednesday & Sunday.
Store Address
Calico Gals Quilt Shop and Sewing Center
Syracuse, NY13206
Contact Us
Phone: 315-445-0617
Email: store@calicogals.com
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