CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
“Education is the key to growth in life and in your quilting.”
Delightful
Quilting
&
Sewing
uses
a
trusted
educational
model
of
“hear
it,
see
it,
do
it.”
Instruction
is
followed
by
demonstration
and
your
chance
at
hands-on
practice.
Group
classes
are
kept
small
and
are
interactive
and
fun.
Whether
group
or
individual,
each
class
is
structured
for
the
most
opportunity
to
build
skill
and
practice
technique.
Taught
in
our
spacious,
well
lighted
studio,
students
use
our
Nolting
longarm
machines.
All
classes,
however,
teach
principles
and
techniques
that
apply
to
any
brand of longarm. Class and workshop
Joyce
and
her
husband,
Ron,
have
traveled
to
Alaska,
Iowa,
Colorado,
eastern
US,
and,
of
course,
New
York to teach classes and workshops. Teaching fee info.
CLASS & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON CLASSES TAUGHT AT OUR AVON, NY STUDIO
Classes taught at:
DQS Studio
5378 Lake Rd, Avon, NY 14414
Private One-on-One Classes at DQS Studio:
Longarm Learning Block
A private, one-on-one, longarm classes with Joyce. Longarm learning blocks are customized with content to answer your questions and
meet your specific needs. From basics to more advanced techniques, longarm or computer guided, write down your goals and schedule a
block of time for hands-on learning.
Longarm Learning Block Fee: $35 per hour (minimum of two hours, plus materials) Call 585-226-2577 to schedule your Longarm
Learning Block.
Group Classes at DQS Studio:
Longarm Prep Class - Interactive Lab - Required Class to Rent Time, 2 hours
Group Class Fee: $45, Private Class $60
This
class
if
for
those
wanting
to
learn
more
about
longarm
quilting,
try
out
a
longarm,
and
is
required
before
renting
time
on
our
Nolting
longarms
to
quilt
your
own
quilt.
This
prep
class
includes
demonstrations,
instruction
and
hands-on
with
tips
and
techniques
for
a
successful
longarm
experience.
You
will
learn
how
to
use
the
machines,
frame,
and
equipment,
how
to
prepare
your quilt for longarm quilting, how to load the quilt on the frame, and the basics of longarm quilting. Bring a notebook.
Quilting Pantos Successfully - Interactive Lab - 3 hours
Class Fee: Group $65, Private $95
Pantographs
offer
quilters
a
way
of
stitching
an
overall
pattern
that
is
balanced
and
looks
beautiful.
Quilting
pantos
also
builds
a
quilters
muscle
memory
as
they
repeat
the
five
“moves”
of
longarm
quilting.
This
class
covers
how
to
set
up
a
panto
using
PatternGrid,
how
to
successfully
center
and
align
the
panto
to
the
quilt
top,
how
to
work
with
both
squared
off
and
interlocking
patterns,
how
to
set
up
to
stitch
the
first,
move
from
one
row
to
the
next
when
advancing
the
quilt,
and
quilting
the
last
row.
Following
the
techniques
and
tips
in
the
class,
every
panto
will
be
stitched
out
beaurifully.
Methods
in
this
class
work
with
all
brands
of machines and frames. Bring a notebook.
Free Motion Quilting - Techniques and Ideas - 1 person per machine, 3 hours
Class Fee: Group $65, Private $95
This
class
explores
a
number
of
marking
methods,
how
to
choose
thread,
teaches
techniques
for
successful
free
motion
quilting,
and
gives
the
student
an
opportunity
to
try
stitching
different
techniques
suitable
for
all
over
quilting,
blocks,
sashings
and
borders.
You will take your sample home. Methods work with all brands of machines and frames. Bring a notebook.
Using Templates and Rulers - Techniques, Tips & Ideas - 1 person per machine, 3 hours
Class Fee: Group $65, Private $95
Templates
and
rulers
offer
the
quilter
the
opportunity
to
expand
their
design
options
and
give
order
and
precision
to
quilting
not
possible
with
FMQ.
The
class
teaches
the
correct
techniques
for
using
templates
and
rulers,
offers
many
design
ideas,
and
gives
ample
time
for
hands-on
practice
with
templates
from
our
wide
selection.
You
will
take
your
sample
home.
Methods
work
with
all
brands of machines and frames. Bring a notebook.
Hand Guided Feathers - 1 person per machine, 3 hours
Class Fee: Group $65, Private $95
Feathers
are
beautiful
quilted
on
all
types
of
quilts
from
traditional
to
modern.
Don’t
shy
away
from
quilting
feathers.
Learn
how
to
quilt
feathers
in
this
class
with
three
no-fail
techniques.
You
will
soon
be
having
fun
quilting
feathers
in
blocks,
sashings,
and
borders. You will take your sample home. Methods work with all brands of machines and frames. Bring a notebook.
Computer Guided Workshops
Quiltmagine
Fee: Two day workshop $250, One day workshop $150 (minimum required)
Workshops
are
usually
one
or
two
days,
entry
level
through
intermediate
plus.
The
workshop
is
hands
on
using
the
QM
tablet.
Participants
build
skill
and
confidence.
If
a
Nolting
longarm/commercial
frame
and
Quiltmagine
is
available,
we
stitch
out
projects
that we work on in class, usually on a small quilt.
IntelliQuilter
Fee: Two day workshop $250, One day workshop $150 (minimum required)
Workshops
are
usually
one
or
two
days
entry
level
and
beyond
with
the
many
fun
and
useful
techniques
and
editing
functions
found
in
IQ.
The
workshop
is
hands-on
using
the
IQ
tablet.
Participants
build
skill
and
confidence.
If
a
frame
with
IQ
is
available,
we
are
able to learn more of the advanced features of IQ and will stitch out techniques, usually on a small quilt.
Class registration required (see cancellation/refund policy)
About the teacher - Joyce Blowers:
•
Over
30
years
of
quilting
experience
starting
as
a
hand
quilter,
progressing
to
machine
quilting
on
a
home
machine,
and
finally
to
longarm and computer guided quilting.
•
Her
quilting
experience
has
taught
her
many
lessons
which
she
uses
as
examples
and
willingly
shares
to
make
the
quilting
experience easier for others.
•
Joyce
is
a
problem
solver
and
has
developed
strategies
and
techniques
that
solve
problems
with
both
home
machine
and
longarm quilting machine quilting.
•
Joyce
is
a
dealer
for
both
Quiltmagine
(Nolting)
computer
guided
system
and
IntelliQuilter
computer
guided,
which
works
on
most
major
longarm
brands
and
models,
including
Nolting.
She
enjoys
teaching
workshops
on
both
of
these
computer
guided
systems.
•
Joyce
and
husband,
Ron,
are
authors
of
“Guide
to
Quilting
with
Your
Nolting.”
This
book
is
a
comprehensive
guide
covering
all
aspects
of
longarm
quilting
using
the
Nolting
machines
and
frame,
including
quilt
preparation,
batting
and
thread
selection,
solving tension issues, and even covers troubleshooting.
More
on the “guide.”
Schedule your workshop, club or group presentation by
calling Joyce at 585.226.2577
“I
have
done
some
longarming
but
am
still
a
beginner,
but
I
must
say
I
learned
more
about
the
basics
that
you
really
should
know
when
getting
your
quilt
top,
batting
and
backing
ready
than
I
ever
had
known.
Joyce
makes
everything
easy
to
understand
and her tips assure you will have good results.” Marie
“Joyce
is
an
organized
and
thorough
teacher
and
generous
with
her
extensive
knowledge
of
longarm
quilting.” Beth
“I
was
also
in
the
class
(longarm
prep)
and
Joyce
has
an
indent
comprehensive
approach
to
longarm
quilting.” Jesse
What our students are saying.
Photos: Computer Guided Workshops taught by Joyce Blowers
Quilting pantos successfully class.
Thank
you
Joyce.
It
was
a
wonderful
two
days
and
I
learned
so
much!!
You
provided
a
wonderful
environment
in
which
to
learn
and
I
appreciate
your
patience and teaching style.
Carol B (IQ Workshop)
Hi
Joyce!
Thank
you
so
much
for
holding
the
workshop
at
Jimi's
house
in
Oklahoma
this
past
week.
It
was
wonderful
and
I
learned
so
much!
Vicki
A
(QM Workshop, Oklahoma City)
ADDRESS
5378 Lake Rd
Avon, NY 14414
By appointment
CONTACT
B: 585-226-2577
C: 585-317-7478
Delightful Quilting & Sewing, Copyright 2021
Register today for a longarm class, sit down machine, or computer guided
workshop. See class schedule below.
•
Longarm technique classes apply to all longarm brands.
•
Sit-down class for home sewing machines teaches free motion quilting and
getting started with templates. Bring your own machine. Prior class prep
required. (info and supply list)
•
Computer guided workshops are two or three days, however you can sign up for
one or two of the days. When registering, select the day or days you want to
attend and pay $150 for the first day and only $125 each for the second and/or
third day, Current schedult at the top of the page.
J
oyce (center) teaching “Yes! You Can Feathers” in Alaska
IQ - 2018 & 2019
QM - NY 2018 & Oklahoma 2019
QM NY 2019 & California 2019
Longarm classes have been
cancelled until further notice due
to COVID.