Handi Quilter Events

Learn more about longarm quilting and discover the joy of creating beautiful quilted

pieces of love!  

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore longarm quilting and decide if it’s the right fit for

you. Reserve your spot now! 

Materials: All materials provided; just bring your enthusiasm and love for quilting!

Join us and experience the seamless integration of computerized quilting with the

artistry of free-motion quilting. New users – this is your starting point!

Instructor: Lana Russel

Lana’s lifelong love of learning and teaching is now expressed by educating and

training other quilters. She truly has a passion for sharing her knowledge so that

others can share in the joy of quilting.

Session 1 

Two Day Class

$259

Day 1

Longarm Hands-on Fundamentals

Class Description: Does longarm quilting interest you, and you’d like to learn more about it? Or do you

just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by

explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread,

needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for

every budget and are user-friendly because they are designed by a quilter, for quilters – just like you!

Day 2

Confident Free-Motion Quilting

Class Description: Quilters everywhere LOVE the excitement and fun of free-motion quilting – and it’s

easier than you think! Create flowing designs by connecting simple design elements with continuous

lines, traveling across the quilt or filling in a specific area. Learn how drawing and muscle memory

contribute to beautiful free-motion quilting, and how you can create stunning designs. 

The ABC’s of Rulers

Class Description: If you love precision and consistency in your quilting rulers, you will love using

design rulers and templates! These handy tools assist in placing designs accurately and stitching them

out precisely. Learn to handle rulers and templates safely with the ruler base and Sure Foot, and how

to achieve accuracy with the markings. The wide variety of Handi Quilter rulers will inspire you to new

design heights.

When:  Dec. 9 & 10, 2025, 9am – 4pm Where:  Ardine’s Quilts

 Session 2 

One day class 

Day 3

$119

Pro-Stitcher Principles Hands on + Essentials Hands On

Class Description: Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for

use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step-by-

step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or consider a quilting

business, come see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users –

start here!

When: Dec. 11, 2025, 9am – 4pm Where: Ardine’s Quilts

Session 3

One day class

Day 4

$119

Confident Creative Fills Hands-on

Class Description: Interested in building a library of designs you can use with confidence? In this

workshop, you’ll identify shapes you already love to quilt, learn how to create pathways to connect

designs, and explore using different threads to really make your background fill quilting pop.

 Stitching Serene Mandalas – Hands-on

Class Description: Mandalas are a fun trend in quilting today. In this workshop, look at ways to build

these beautiful designs using symmetry, starting with a doodle.

When: Dec. 12, 2025, 9am – 4pm Where: Ardine’s Quilts

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.

No refund on classes after Dec. 2, 2025

And remember, quilting is not just about fabric—it’s about stitching together

memories and creativity! ❤️