Hands on Beyond Quilting Day 4 August 7, 2026
Day 4: Beyond Quilting – Creative Longarm Techniques & Project Inspiration
Discover the incredible versatility of your longarm machine in this fun, hands-on class! A longarm isn't just for quilting quilt tops—it's a powerful creative tool that can be used for a variety of sewing and embellishment techniques typically done on a domestic sewing machine.
You'll learn innovative ways to expand the use of your longarm while completing a small project designed to inspire confidence and creativity. Explore time-saving techniques, creative applications, and practical ideas that will help you get even more value from your machine.
Whether you're looking to reignite your quilting "sew-jo" or simply want to learn something new, this class will open your eyes to exciting possibilities and leave you with fresh inspiration for future projects.
In This Class You'll Learn:
- Creative uses for your longarm beyond traditional quilting
- Time-saving techniques and shortcuts
- Decorative stitching and embellishment ideas
- Tips for creating quick and easy projects
- Ways to increase the versatility of your longarm machine
- A hands-on project to build skills and confidence
Come ready to learn, create, and discover just how much your longarm can do!
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Instructor: | TRACY HANNAY |
| Instructor Bio: | TRACY HANNAY Tracy taught herself to sew and quilt after learning in High School. She was the Sterling Scholar recipient in Home Economics in her Senior Year. A few years later, she began sewing clothes for herself and her children and learned to quilt and has been piecing together quilts for over 30 years. Tracy loves all di erent types of crafts. Painting, knitting, crocheting, weaving, etc. There isn’t anything she isn’t willing to try. Twelve years ago, Tracy tried Long Arm quilting on her Mother In Laws Handi Quilter 16 and there was no turning back. She bought her rst HQ16 in 2014 and graduated to the Amara in 2017. She has had a love for free motion quilting from the beginning. She added the ProStitcher on her machine a few years ago and quickly knew there had to be more to it than edge to edge. She jumped right into guring out how to do custom designs to make the quilts unique and one of a kind. She has been teaching classes both in group and private. She is a member of various quilt guilds and works with di erent charity organizations donating quilts for those in need. Tracy loves enjoying the outdoors boating, riding side by side’s, and camping with her family. She has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. |
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