Shirley is a dealer for IntelliQuilter and Nolting longarm quilting machines. She has been longarm quilting since 2002 and entered the computerized quilting arena with the IntelliQuilter in 2006. Shirley comes to the quilting industry from the business world, and has taught many classes in piecing, appliqué and longarm quilting, as well as IntelliQuilter classes. She recently introduced IQ BOOTCAMP (an intensive multi-day workshop) at her studio in West Virginia. Visit her website at www.classicquiltstudio.com

Class # 133 Introduction to IntelliQuilter     $30
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd, 1-3
Class Type – Demo
Skill Level – None - Open to IQ owners and non-owners alike

Are you thinking about adding a computer to your longarm? Are you a newbie IQ owner? Looking for a new way of having your tops quilted? Then, this class is for you. From setting up an edge-to-edge quilting design to a custom set up, I will introduce you to many features of this state-of-the-art computerized system. You will see how to create your own designs and move from computerized to manual stitching in three seconds. If you want perfect continuous curve quilting, you will love IQ’s line pattern function. I will show you how to create a custom border without turning the quilt, how to create beautiful feathered wreaths right on the IQ tablet, and more.  Detailed handouts will be provided.

Class # 213 Let's Create a Quilt Map with IQ           $60
Wednesday, Aug. 4th, 8-noon
Class Type – Lecture Demo - IQ tablet participation is optional
Skill Level – Confident Beginner/Intermediate for tablet participation; non-owners and beginners may attend without IQ Tablet participation.

What is a quilt map and why should I want to use one?  How do I get from a quilt map to quilting the quilt?  Shirley will answer these questions and more as she steps you through the process on her IQ.  She will increase your comfort level with IQ applications from creating a whole cloth quilt, quilting a contemporary quilt, or quilting an antique quilt top from a quilt map.  Detailed handouts will be provided.

Please bring your own:                 

Pen and notebook - IQ Tablet & accessories optional

Class # 233 Let's Get Creative with IQ          $60
Wednesday, Aug. 4th, 1-5
Class Type – Lecture Demo - IQ tablet participation is optional
Skill Level – Confident Beginner/Intermediate; non-owners and beginners may attend as observers/auditors of the class.

Are you ready to improve your IQ knowledge? Are you looking for easy ways of creating beautiful designs, adding a background fill to a block design? Do you want to master the no-sew zone and clipping block functions? This class was designed with you in mind. Shirley will address all of this and much more in Let’s Get Creative with IQ.  Detailed handouts will be provided.

Please bring your own:  IQ Tablet, AC Adapter/power cord, and easel are optional; pen and notebook.

Class # 433 Introduction to IntelliQuilter     $30
Friday, Aug. 6th, 1-3
Class Type – Demo
Skill Level – None - Open to IQ owners and non-owners alike

Are you thinking about adding a computer to your longarm? Are you a newbie IQ owner? Looking for a new way of having your tops quilted? Then, this class is for you. From setting up an edge-to-edge quilting design to a custom set up, I will introduce you to many features of this state-of-the-art computerized system. You will see how to create your own designs and move from computerized to manual stitching in three seconds. If you want perfect continuous curve quilting, you will love IQ’s line pattern function. I will show you how to create a custom border without turning the quilt, how to create beautiful feathered wreaths right on the IQ tablet, and more.  Detailed handouts will be provided.

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