zen quilter Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 My husband and I are so excited about the quilting experience we just had, I have to share it. Having purchased a APQS Millenium in January 2014 I was stressed. You know the questions. Can I do this? Is my quilting now at a level that I could charge? How do other quilters do that? Will I ever make money to pay for my Millie? I finally got smart and found Carol Cunningham who is a APQS dealer and educator. I booked us in for four decadent days of quilting bliss with Carol at her beautiful studio "The Quilt Batt" in Beamsville, Ontario. Carol sorted us out. Thread, tension, batting, design ideas, stencils, pattern transfers, use of rulers, marking tops, machine maintenance, freehand drawing, freehand quilting, stippling, applique, feathers, business ideas and issues, so many techniques, and so much more. Carol will take you from knowing nothing, to feeling comfortable and confident with your machine and your skills. Time just flies with Carol. We arrived for 9:30 am and before you know it, it is lunch. Carol (now known to me as superwoman) has prepared a delicious lunch for us. Chicken pot pie, beautiful green salads, fresh baked breads, fresh fruit, and crème brule ice cream. You get the idea. Carol is so knowledgeable and so much fun before you know it, it's 4:30 and you are done for the day. Learning from Carol was not at all like the business trip I was expecting. It turned out to be a fabulous vacation, a real getaway for the two of us. We asked for ideas on what to do as we don't know the area. Carol did not disappoint with her suggestions. There is a really great outlet mall, Niagara On The Lake, and Niagara Falls. If you are thinking of buying a machine or if you are in need of lessons Carol is the one to contact. Thank you Carol Cunningham and thank you APQS for having the fine dealers and educators you do. On a side note I feel the need to tell you about a device Carol showed me called "The Circle Thingy" by Circlelord and I am in love. Check it out. It is amazing and can be easier than turning on your computer to make perfect circles every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 You had me at Chicken pot pie! Sounds like a great experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Sounds like a very enjoyable, productive time. So happy to hear the joy and confidence in your words. And welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 So glad.. it's wonderful to hear of a dealer and educator that is so special and knowledgeable and giving. Thanks for being you, Carol, and thanks for the heads up, Zen Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Sounds like a wonderful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Carol is a real sweetie; she's assisted me over the telephone with questions and is very willing to share! Great to see a newbie getting off to such a wonderful start! Way to go, Carol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Same fantastic experience here. APQS sent us to Carol when we had issues with a former dealer. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 We are thinking of vacationing to Niagara Falls. I may need to make a side trip. Great idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjustme822 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 how do we contact Carol and how much does she charge for training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Here is a link. http://www.thequiltbatt.com/workshops.html Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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