Machine Embroidery & Other Classes at Road to California Quilter's Conference

You may be noticing that more quilts are being made using machine embroidery.  Many of these quilts are being exhibited at various quilt shows, and  they are winning coveted awards too!  This trend in quilting continues to grow and is was even recognized by many attendees at IQF Houston recently. 

The Road to California Quilter's Conference is a premier event, where attendees will come from all over the world to take classes and attend the show.

There are a number of workshops that focus on machine embroidery.  Embroidery machines are also provided, allowing you the opportunity to test-drive the embroidery modules to see if you want to make that large investment. Previous experience is not necessary, sign up and learn how to add a new dimension to your projects. 

There are actually more Machine Embroidery classes scheduled for this 2012 event, than I've ever seen previously at any show!

Sarah Vedeler will be teaching a 2 day embroidered applique' retreat where you will learn:
- the secrets to successful stabilizing
- how to position a design exactly where you want it
- the easy way to do multiple hoopings
- why the AccuQuilt GO! cutter is the perfect tool for cutting applique shapes
This workshop (#1201) will be held Mon & Tues., Jan 16th & 17th.  Embroidery Machines will be provided by Bernina.  There will also be AccuQuilt products to help you cut your applique' pieces to make this beautiful pillow, using Sarah's GO! Bloom embroidery designs.

Other Machine Embroidery Classes

Machines are provided by various manufacturers so you don't even need an embroidery machine to take one of these classes!  This also gives you a great opportunity to test drive various machines.  Check out the class catalog for more insights on these classes, as well as other classes offered at this show.

Monday
1006 Snails Trail, Annie Moody & Linda Remmers. Machines provided by Janome.


1010 Crazy Patch Table Runner, Carmen Geddes.  Embroidery Machines provided by Viking.


1011 Sew A Scene, Patsy Shields. A fun machine embroidery class where you can place various embroidery designs anywhere on a beach scene to make your own wall hanging. Embroidery Machines will be provided for this class by Brother.


Tuesday
2006 Applique in the Hoop, Carmen Geddes.


2012 Mix & Match, Patsy Shields. Embroidery Machines provided by Brother.


2011 Cathedral Windows, Annie Moody. Embroidery Machines provided by Janome.


Wednesday
3009 New York Beauty in the hoop, Carmen Geddes.  Embroidery Machines provided by Viking.


3010 Spring is Coming, Annie Moody & Linda Remmers.  Embroidery Machines provided by Janome.

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Road to California also consistently offers a large number of Long Arm Machine Quilting Classes.  Here are a few that you may want check out:

Thursday - 4018 – Cathy Franks – Piecing, Borders and Binding on the LongArm

Saturday – 6018 – Laura Lee Fritz – Freeform Wall Quilt Party

Sunday – 7015 – Laura Lee Fritz - Time Flies – You Can Too

While the following classes were previously closed, due to a cancellation, each of the following classes have one seat open.  They are listed as closed on the website, but you can register online. 

  First come basis. As always, Road requires registration using their online system.
Thursday 4014 Thread Painting Simple Flowers Nancy Prince
Friday 5031 Hopscotch Jodi Barrows
Friday 5035 Painted Blocks Laura Murray
Saturday 6010 Dancing Dots Nancy Mahoney
Saturday 6011 Rebecca's Baskets Jo Morton
Saturday 6031 Indian Blanket Jodi Barrows

Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase
“The Best in the West”
at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario CA

Classes start Monday, January 16th 2012

Show is held Thursday, January 19th - 22nd

Road requires registration using their online system. 

http://www.road2ca.com