We begin with the Stitch, then move to the Running Stitch. Learn where to use it and when. Learn how it is constructed. AND learn its' Properties, the things it will do and won't let you do, as well as the Variations, the things you can change. Master this first of the Basics and progress to the Column or Satin Stitch!
Archives: Classes
Webinar, New Year New You, 2025 Class Schedule
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
Private Class for Kimberly and Bruno
Private Class for Jeannie
2024 Class #20 Review Copy
Review of some of the techniques you have learned. How to sell it to a customer who has no imagination! How to make a picture worth 1000 works. You have the tools! Take that LOGO and make it POP, you know how. Show that customer more than he or she ever expected! You have the tools, tools that will make this customer yours forever. Use them!
2024 Class #20 Review
Review of some of the techniques you have learned. How to sell it to a customer who has no imagination! How to make a picture worth 1000 works. You have the tools! Take that LOGO and make it POP, you know how. Show that customer more than he or she ever expected! You have the tools, tools that will make this customer yours forever. Use them!
2024 Class #19 The Business of Designs
Back to the Business Designs: What can you do with an existing Logo to make it more Beautiful? How to get through to your customer. Give him what he needs, not what he wants!
2024 Class #18 Pricing your work
Pricing your Work. Learn who your market is. Learn to work within your marketplace. Add Perks that bring them back. What is there locally, what does the national/international market offer? How to set up your product so that you do not lose it,,. AND, Make sure you are making money!
2024 Class #17 Copyrights
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
Quick Steps Blending Bundle
2023 Webinar, May 30th, Balboa Shading Copy
May 30th, Balboa Shading! Once you have created the Colors through Blending it is time to learn where to place your Colors. Learn how light affects that placement. Learn the five Elements of Shading. See how darker Colors cause that part of your image to recede, AND Lighter colors cause parts of your image to come forward. Add dimension and form to your design by using your darks and lights, See where you need details and where it may be left out. Watch your design come to life! This is truly worth your while!
2023 Webinar, May 30th, Balboa Shading
May 30th, Balboa Shading! Once you have created the Colors through Blending it is time to learn where to place your Colors. Learn how light affects that placement. Learn the five Elements of Shading. See how darker Colors cause that part of your image to recede, AND Lighter colors cause parts of your image to come forward. Add dimension and form to your design by using your darks and lights, See where you need details and where it may be left out. Watch your design come to life! This is truly worth your while!
2024 Webinar April 16. Lettering, Custom and Keyboard
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
Private Class #1 for Catherine
2024 Schedule, Class 22 Appliques Continued
Review of some of our Techniques on Appliques, and Continue! Learn to use Multiple appliques to add to your Design! Learn to use this technique to add function and Effect. Learn to use "Trapunto" as a tool for texture. (appliqueing an embroidered "Trapunto" piece to the background adding running stitches to define the design) HOMEWORK: Valuable lessons in using automatic applique programs, different ways to finish off your applique using borders, made from Motifs!, using fills to shade, and using a running stitch leaving the fabric "Raw"., use of auto-applique for Athletic Designs, and creating movement before stitching down the material.
2024 Class #21 Christmas Cleanup
Our Christmas Cleanup. We all have that Design that we run year after year for a valued customer. One that you say you will edit before using it again. We will take 2 designs that are sent in, one could be yours, and we will clean that up and get it ready for the Rush!