Workshops

Pro-Stitcher Monthly

Zoom Sessions with Susan Manry

Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite are powerful robotic quilting programs.  The many features and tools give you lots to learn about!

Doing so in bite-sized chunks is a great way to learn these programs. This monthly virtual class on Zoom enables you to take part wherever you live in the world from an experienced Handi Quilter Educator.

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Find out more by clicking the arrow below.

Pro-Stitcher Courses

with Lynda Jackson

Join us for this Beginner to Intermediate 2-Day Workshop on Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite - Handi Quilter's Computerised Quilting Software.

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Join us for this Advanced 1-Day Workshop on Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Lite - Handi Quilter's Computerised Quilting Software.

Rulers and Fills Workshop

Moving onto the "fun stuff"!

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Build on your foundation skills!

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Playing with threads, rulers, basic feather designs and fill designs and techniques are covered in this hands on practical full-day workshop at the Pinhole Quilting showroom. 

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Why not combine it with your Foundation Workshop the day before?​​

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Paint and Stitch

Workshop

A relaxed workshop where Carolyn James will show you how to use fabric paints and free-motion “scribble stitch” to create a simple picture of abstract flowers.

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You don’t need to know how to draw or even how to stitch in a straight line! 

Open Day and Talk

with Jo Avery

Quilter and author Jo Avery will be talking about machine quilting on both domestic and longarm machines. She is now a Moxie Mentor and quilts on a Handi Quilter Moxie XL but for many years quilted on domestic machines. Using her knowledge and experience of colour and design, Jo adds quilting texture and interest to her finishes, making her quilts beautiful and vibrant.

Afterwards we'll have demos on domestic and longarm machines.​

Pfaff Open Day with Louise Harrison

Join us for a fantastic day to find out more about our new domestic sewing machines.

Louise Harrison from Pfaff will be here to talk about her machines. You will also be able to see our range of Juki and Janome sewing machines and overlockers.

Foundation Workshop

Foundation Workshops run at our Pinhole Quilting Showroom and are usually included as part of the purchase of your Handi Quilter machine. We understand how important it is that we don't just sell "boxes", but instead provide a solid foundation in the new skills, techniques and tips that will set you up for maximum enjoyment of your new hobby or business.

Landscape Collage Workshop

This is a fun, relaxed and enjoyable workshop with Carolyn James and Liz Holpin.

You will be creating a landscape quilt wall hanging.

Carolyn will teach a step-by-step workshop and each student is provided with a full kit of fabrics, textiles, yarn and embellishments.

Open Day and Talk

with Stuart Hillard

Be inspired!

Stuart will be talking about some of his latest projects - fabrics, design and quilting inspo! In this Show and Tell enjoy seeing quilts from his book "Quilts from the Country" published in September 2024.  

Learn how Stuart uses his Amara with computerised Pro-Stitcher to finish more quilts​​​

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Try Before You Buy

Introduction to Longarm Quilting

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Find out how a longarm helps you finish more quilts and makes it fun too.

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If you are curious to find out more and have a go, then this is the perfect taster session for you.

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Ambassador Event with

Lynda Jackson

This three day Ambassador Event with Handi Quilter Ambassador and Educator Lynda Jackson will cover:

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Day 1 - Thread Play, Feathers and Rulers

Day 2 - Wholecloth Design

Day 3 - We'll put it all together when you'll stitch out your final design