Ready to Take Your Quilting Beyond Your Domestic Machine?
Curious about what longarm quilting could do for your quilting? Join us at AVS for a special presentation broadcast live from our shop with BERNINA Quilting Expert Amanda Murphy, along with live demonstrations by AVS educator Pamela Alexander
If you’ve been quilting on a domestic sewing machine and are wondering whether a longarm is the right next step, this is a chance to see the BERNINA Q Series in action and explore what it could mean for your quilting.
What You Will Learn
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How Longarm Quilting Can Elevate Your Quilting
Explore how the BERNINA Q Series can give you greater scale, speed, and design freedom, with possibilities for free-motion quilting, rulerwork, and automation. -
Sit-Down vs. Frame: Two Different Paths
Learn the difference between quilting on a sit-down machine, where you move the fabric, and quilting on a frame, where you move the sewhead. Amanda will discuss how each approach fits different quilting styles and spaces. -
What Makes the Q Series Different
Get an introduction to the features and capabilities of the BERNINA Q Series and how they can help you take your quilting beyond what you can achieve on a domestic machine. -
What's Next for Your Quilting?
See how a longarm can become a creative partner as your quilting grows, and get your questions answered as you consider whether a Q Series is the right fit for you.
Plus, Enjoy Lunch & Door Prizes!
Make a day of it! Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have a chance to win door prizes throughout the event.
About Amanda Murphy
Amanda Murphy is a quilt and fabric designer whose style bridges modern and traditional quilting. She is a BERNINA Q Series Expert and Quilting and Longarm Spokesperson and teaches quilting on both longarm and domestic machines nationally and internationally. Amanda is also the designer of quilting rulers and notions, fabric, embroidery and quilting collections, and numerous patterns and books, including the best-selling Organic Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book and Rulerwork Idea Book.
AVS Class Policies
Class Supplies/Machines
When registering for classes and events, a supply list is available on our website. All supplies should be purchased prior to class. Class participants will receive a 10% discount on all supplies purchased at AVS for class. If assistance is needed to prepare for class, an AVS employee will happily help. When specified, students should bring machines that are in good working order to class and basic knowledge on how to use the machine.
Class Registration
To reserve space in any class, it is necessary to register and pay through our website. Registration can be done in person, over the phone or on our website. We are happy to assist any customer with registering for a class.
Class Refund Policy
AVS makes a commitment to instructors, guaranteeing a minimum number of students per class up to 7 days prior to the start of class. Classes cancelled by the student prior to the 7 day period can receive a refund or transfer to another class. Class fee is forfeited for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance. No refunds or class transfers will be given after the class begins or for no shows. Classes with less than 2 students will be cancelled and a full refund or class transfer will be given by AVS. Students should check with the store before purchasing items on the class supply list, making sure the class is not being cancelled due to lack of enrollment. To help prevent cancellations, students are encouraged to register early.
Event Refund Policy
Event attendance cancelled by the student prior to 2 weeks to the start of the event can receive a full refund. Any cancellation made by the student after the 2 week period forfeits the event registration fee. No refunds will be given after the event begins or for no shows.
Classroom Etiquette
To ensure an educational and comfortable environment, please silence all electronic devices. If it is necessary to take a call during class, please exit the classroom for minimal interruption/distraction.
Please arrive to class ON TIME. Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to make sure you are set up for class. If you are going to be late, please call the store and let us know so we can make accommodations.
Revised 7/2021