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
descriptions.
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: (New Group Classes schedule will be posted in January 2019)
Longarm Prep Class - Interactive Lab - Required Class to Rent Time, 2 hours
Group Class Fee: $35, Private Class $50
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, and the basics of longarm quilting. Bring a notebook.
Quilting Pantos Successfully - Interactive Lab - 3 hours
Class Fee: Group $55, 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,
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.
Feathers - Yes! You Can - 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
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 $275, One day workshop $175 (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 $275, One day workshop $175 (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
SOCIAL
Delightful Quilting & Sewing 2020
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
Longarm Class Schedule and Location
IQ - 2018 & 2019
QM - NY 2018 & Oklahoma 2019
QM NY 2019 & California 2019
Class is Full
NAVIGATION
SOCIAL
ADDRESS
5378 Lake Rd
Avon, NY 14414
By appointment
CONTACT
B 585.226.2577
C 585.317.7478
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, &
PROGRAMS
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE “Education is the key to growth in life and in your quilting.”
Longarm Class Schedule and Location
Classes taught at:
DQS Studio, 5378 Lake Rd, Avon, NY 14414
LONGARM CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON CLASSES
Private One-on-One Classes at DQS Studio:
Longarm
Learning
Block
A
private,
one-on-one,
longarm
classes
with
Joyce.
Joyce
has
years
of
experience
teaching,
years
of
experience
and
knowledge
in
the
techniques
and
mechanics
of
longarm
quilting
as
well
as
trouble
shooting
longarm
problems,
and
has
written
the
book,
“
Guide
to
Quilting
with
Your
Nolting
,”
Longarm
learning
blocks
are
customized
with
content
to
answer
your
questions
and
meet your specific needs.
Longarm
Learning
Block
Fee:
$25
per
hour
(minimum
of
two
hours,
plus
materials)
Call
Joyce
for
more
information
and
to
schedule
your
Longarm
Learning
Block,
585-226-
2577.
Group Classes at DQS Studio: (New Group Classes
schedule will be posted in January.)
Longarm Prep Class - Interactive Lab - Required Class
to Rent Time, 2 hours
Class Fee: $35
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,
and
the
basics
of
longarm
quilting. Bring a notebook.
Quilting Pantos Successfully - Interactive Lab - 3 hours
Class Fee: $50
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,
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: $65
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: $65
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.
Feathers - Yes! You Can - 1 person per machine, 3
hours
Class Fee: $65
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
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
Call us to schedule a workshop at your shop or studio.
Quiltmagine
Fee:
Two
day
workshop
$275,
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
$275,
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.
What our students are saying.
“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
Schedule your workshop, club or group presentation
by calling Joyce at 585.226.2577
Jo
yce (center) teaching “Yes! You Can Feathers” in Alaska
Delightful Quilting & Sewing 2020
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
descriptions.
Joyce
and
her
husband,
Ron,
have
traveled
to
Alaska,
Iowa,
Colorado,
Oklahoma,
eastern
US,
and,
of
course,
New
York
to
teach
classes
and
workshops.
Call
for
information
on
hosting
a
workshop at your location. 585-226-2577
Class registration required (see cancellation/refund
policy)
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.
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.”
Photos: Computer Guided Workshops taught by Joyce
Blowers
IQ - 2018 & 2019
QM - NY 2018 & Oklahoma 2019
QM NY 2019 & California 2019
Class is Full
Delightful Quilting &
Sewing
