The Creation Station
Fabric & Quilt Shop

Join Us For Our HandiQuilter Education Event February 7 - 11, 2023!

Handiquilter machines will be in our classroom again and all classes will be taught by our very own Dawn. The trucks and vans have been on a very tight schedule. So much so that we think that this may be the only visit they will be able to make to our shop this year. So the point is you need to take advantage of these classes while you can while they're here and while they are convenient.

Only 6 machines will be on site so we are taking only 6 STUDENTS PER CLASS. These will be Stand Up Amara Machines.

Yes, before you ask, there are two separate classes, independent of one another, on Thursday, February 9.

TO REGISTER...PLEASE CALL THE SHOP  ASAP at (805) 693-0174

Tuesday February 7, 10 am - 4pm -- Advanced Edged to Edge with ProStitcher    Class fee: $50

This class is for those that have a comfortable use of their Handi Quilter ProStitcher. Focusing on Mastering your Edge to Edge skills, understanding the Gap and Wrap And using Blocks, Continuous Lines and Triangles in Borders. We will also explore creating blocks from Continuous Line designs using the Crop and Grouping tools.

Wednesday February 8, 10am - 4pm  -- Introduction to Longarm Quilting  / Rental     Class fee: $100

This class is for those that are thinking of owning a Longarm, are current Owners and would like a refresher of basic knowledge, and for THOSE THAT ARE WANTING TO USE OUR LONGARM RENTAL PROGRAM. Coming soon. We will cover loading, needles, tension  and thread choices for successful quilting. We will touch on a bit of Rulers, ProStitcher options and a few  Free motion designs. This class is not meant to master any of the skills listed, but instead intended to give you taste of each to set an entry level foundation for successful Ownership or Rental Experience.  We want you to feel comfortable and knowledgeable to complete your quilting projects.

For those wanting to explore more of what Prostitcher has to offer, for those that wish to rent, or those that have a HandiQuilter now and are thinking about adding ProStitcher we recommend Thursday morings class, Introduction to Basic Prostitcher.

Thursday February 9 (Morning  Class) 10 am - 1pm -- Introduction to Basic ProStitcher / Rental    Class fee: $50          ***Prerequisite: You must be an exhisting owner or had prior expirence using a Longarm  OR  have taken Introduction to Longarm Quilting on Wed

This Class is especially for those that wish to explore Basic ProStitcher tools. You may be an exhhisting HandiQuilter Owner thinking of adding ProStitcher or a Potential REENTER  who has very little or horrible Free Motion Quilting Skills (Like me :-). This class will show you how to have that Professional Look right from the get go. And if I (Dawn) can do it, anyone can, really. I SUCK at Free Motion, and I can barely use a computer, so if I can do it, I'll be sure you can to! I'll cover how to make the right choices for  your quilt as well as your skill level and manage your expectations for producing a Beautiful Quilt.   If you have any questions as to if you meet the prerequisite knowledge, please call and talk to Dawn at the shop.

Thursday February 9 (Afternoon Class) 2pm  - 5pm -- Exploring the Couching Feet   Class fee: $50

This Class is for those that are existing Longarm Owners OR those that have taken Wednesdays Introduction to Longarm Quilting. We will be exploring HandiQuilters Couching Feet and the unique texture and depth they add to your quilts. All the supplies and materials are provided for this class. We will be using all 3 Sizes of Couching Feet and explore Free Motion, ProStitcher and Slaplique methods to complete our Technique Sampler.

Friday February 10, 10am - 4pm -- Make & Take Tote Bag On the Frame  Class fee: $50       ***Prerequisite: You must be an existing owner or had prior experience using a Longarm

I have done this Class in the past and it is a lot of fun. It explores the additional ways we can use our Longarms to do more that just quilt our Quilt Tops. This project is the Longarm equivalent to a Machine Embroidery project done "In the Hoop". This is a quilted, fully lined tote bag with interior and  exterior pockets made entirely on the frame.  Pre-homework for this class is that you come with all your pieces cut to the sizes listed, and ready to go. Batting will be provided. Note: It will take the entire class to construct your bag and you will leave with a FINISHED TOTE! Please remember this class is about learning the Technique. Our finished Size has been determined by the size of the Classroom Frames.

Fabrics and Cutting for Tote:      Note: DO NOT CHOOSE DIRECTIONAL FABRICS FOR CLASS.

Body - 1 Fat Quarter  -- Cut into 1,  13" x 18" and 1,  13" x 4"   (Shown in White Abstract Floral)

Lining and Interior Pockets - 1/2 yard -- Cut into 1,  13" x 40"   (Lime Green, not shown in photo. I also used it for the middle exterior color bands)

Straps  -  Two strips 3" x WOF  ( Width of Fabric or at least 40" long) (Shown in Navy Confetti)

Front Pocket - 1  Fat Quarter --  Cut  1, 13" x 13"  and 1,  13' x 7" (Shown in Med Blue and White print)

3 Different Fabrics for Color  Bands -- 2" x 7" each of the 3 fabrics (Shown  in Peach, Lime &  Teal) you will have a total of 6 pieces.

Saturday February 11, 10am - 4pm  -- Introduction to Longarm Quilting  / Rental     Class fee: $100       (This is a Repeat of the Wednesday Feb 8 Class)

This class is for those that are thinking of owning a Longarm, are current Owners and would like a refresher of basic knowledge, and for THOSE THAT ARE WANTING TO USE OUR LONGARM RENTAL PROGRAM. Coming soon. We will cover loading, needles, tension  and thread choices for successful quilting. We will touch on a bit of Rulers, ProStitcher options and a few  Free motion designs. This class is not meant to master any of the skills listed, but instead intended to give you taste of each to set an entry level foundation for successful Ownership or Rental Experience.  We want you to feel comfortable and knowledgeable to complete your quilting projects.