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Begin your "delightful" longarm quilting journey today!

NEW AND USED NOLTING LONGARMS - QUILTMAGINE AUTOMATION

 

Whether you are new to quilting, looking for your first longarm, wanting to upgrade to a longer throat or more features, or looking at automation, Delightful Quilting & Sewing can help.  We have years of experience helping clients make the best longarm decision and training clients to use their longarm and automation system.

Call today to schedule your personal, hands-on demo in our studio equipped with the Nolting Diamond and Elara models, plus we have Quiltmagine automation and used Nolting models in stock and on display.

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DQS Calendar - Where to Find Us

July 22-25, 2026

NOLTING'S STITCH AND SAVE DAYS

NOLTING ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

  • FREE and paid classes, hand guided and automation.

  • Savings on all NEW Nolting systems and machines, and store products


July 22 - focus on new to longarm quilting and/or automation

July 23 - focus on quilting inspiration - expand you creativity

July 24 - focus on longarm quilting as a business

July 25 - lots going on! 2026 Color of the Year reveal.


Seminars and classes every day. See Joyce's seminars and classes below.

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Nolting in Iowa

1420 Stamy Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233, USA

July 22, 2026

NOLTING STITCH & SAVE DAYS OPEN HOUSE

FREE Seminar: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Should I Consider Adding Automation"

She will address the question of whether automation is right for you and your automation journey. What things should you consider, how hard it is to learn, will automation make your quilts look better, and whether you should buy now or wait. Show and Tell and Demo

  More Info and Register


PAID CLASS: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Getting Started with Quiltmagine"

This workshop will jump-start the Quiltmagine learning curve. Hands-on for new QM owners, or those considering QM. Class will cover tablet and program setup, settings, easily quilt blocks and pantos (with zone stitching). Samples and at the frame demos.

Supply List: Bring your QM tablet, charging cord

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Nolting in Iowa

July 23, 2026

NOLTING STITCH & SAVE DAYS OPEN HOUSE

FREE Seminar: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Automation - Beyond Simple Pantos and Blocks"

Do you love the look of custom quilting, modern style, negative space, and high-end pattern design? Good news! It is all possible with automation. This show and tell with at the frame demo will show the possibilities automation can bring to the quilting table for custom quilting

Show and Tell and Demo

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PAID CLASS: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Inspired Quilting with Quiltmagine"

Tired of ho-hum quilting and blah blocks and pantos? This class is for you! And, it isn't hard. Custom quilting with Quiltmagine is easy, accurate, and fun. Both Basic and Pro tier have customizing features, and add Gold, more options are available.

Supply List: Bring your QM tablet, charging cord

More Info and Register




Nolting in Iowa

July 24, 2026

NOLTING STITCH & SAVE DAYS OPEN HOUSE

FREE Seminar: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Answering Automation Questions for Businesses"

There are some obvious benefits for automation in a longarm business, but there are other important considerations. Joyce will address other questions, concerns, and considerations, and those questions you may forget to ask.

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PAID CLASS: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Joyce will be teaching "Leverating Automation for Enhanced Business Profit"

Your automation system isn't just a quilting tool, it's an employee, production manager, and revenue generator. Joyce will cover maximizing automation capabilities to increase profit, pattern purchase and organization, working with clients, quilting offerings and form, revenue, upselling and more. Class will include hands-on activity with your tablet. All iQ and QM business owners are encouraged to attend.

Supply List: Bring your iQ or QM tablet, charging cord

More Info and Register




Nolting in Iowa

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Re-Certified
Nolting Machines

  • Trade-in pre-owned Nolting machines are examined stem to stern and evaluated on over 30 points, parts replaced as needed, adjusted, test run and come with a with 1 year warranty

  • We have re-certified Nolting longarm machines in stock ready to deliver - Call Today - 585-317-7478

  • Re-certified = Savings

  • We have a machine that is perfect for your space, your quilting goals, and your budget.

DELIGHTFUL QUILTING & SEWING MISSION

Since opening our doors in 2009, we’ve been privileged to be a dealer for Nolting Longarm,  Quiltmagine and IntelliQuilter automation systems.  But, the best part of our business is quilters like you who we have enjoyed meeting and getting to know.

 
Our mission at Delightful Quilting & Sewing is simple: offer the best longarm machines, automation, and products, educate our clients to use their longarm machine and/or automation system, and provide service of the highest quality.  

We hope you’ll find what you’re looking for on our website. For more information on Nolting machines and systems, automation, or general inquiries, feel free to get in touch with us today.

Joyce Blowers, Owner

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Joyce Blowers owner of Delightful Quilting and Sewing

What Clients are Saying

Beth W. and Nolting Pro longarm

So Happy!!! Thank you to Joyce and Ron for a great experience getting my Nolting. Best dealer's .......knowledgeable, informative, so glad I went with Nolting and DQS for my dealer. Thank You !!!

Beth W.  Pro 24

Elizabeth P and Nolting CLX

In response to a Tech Tuesday video, "Well shoot.  Gonna be sure I do this from now on.  Glad I tuned in."

Elizabeth P.   CLX

Mary K, Nolting Diamond owner

Thank you so much Joyce. You and Ron are the best!

Mary K  Diamond

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