Busy Quilting Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Following the success of the APQS maintenance visit to England can you please organise one to Australia too. I realise we are further away and a lot more spread out. But classes in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia would be greatly appreciated by all of the APQS owners here. We can't easily send our machines in for a Spa Treatment, so we really need to have the maintenance team come to us and teach us all how to do it. Please, please, we can offer lovely warm weather. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 This is a great idea, Lyn. I am scared of doing more than the basic cleaning and oiling. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hi ladies This is something that is being considered - but it doesn't do any harm to bring it up again!!! (Hi Shelley - you might be scared - but you did a great job!) In the meantime ladies, would there be interest in a maintenance video that shows close ups of timing, changing brushes, - all the things that are covered when Mark or Amy do their classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Originally posted by smorris In the meantime ladies, would there be interest in a maintenance video that shows close ups of timing, changing brushes, - all the things that are covered when Mark or Amy do their classes? I would certainly be interested in a video...as I doubt I will ever get to Iowa and I doubt that Mark would want to come to rural Nevada to see little ole me! Unless of course he likes to snowboard and he likes to be around lots of kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I think that is a really great idea!!!! I am sure that it would not only be welcome down under, but all over the world. There is nothing like hands on, but APQS have shown they can produce really great training material (look at what they have done on Utube). I have spent the money to go to the states to learn maintenance of my Millie, but a DVD would be great as a refresher, help along the way and prod the old mind to remember everything that was taught in Iowa. I think this would be a great Must have DVD for all machine owners! I say: "Go for it!!" Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 The DVD idea is great too! It's always good to see things as they really are - in real life - seems to make more sense. Sue, I didn't feel I did anything! But I would like to understand more about how the machine works, then I would feel more confident. I would rather deliver a baby than mess with my machine! ( for those that don't know me, I am a trained midwife!) Thanks to Sue and Amy for solving some recent problems I've had, you're the best! Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hi Shelley Not a problem, you are great to work with - well done on installing the mag sensor board! Hope to see you next week and we can do a mini maintenance course together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltfarm Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 A DVD would be great, but a class, well that involves coffee and cake (and maybe a glass of wine afterwards) and a chat, and a bit of a quilt show too. What could be better. But I guess here in rural Western Australia, as in rural Nevada, a DVD is more practical. I'd be prepared to travel if someone was coming to Australia - so long as its not delivering babies, I'll leave that in Shelley's capable hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Sue Yes, yes, yes. I'd definitely purchase a maintenance video. Even more, I'd be willing to travel to go to a maintenance class here in Oz. Any chance one of them would come for a holiday down under? Regards, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Judy and everyone Whilst we'd all love to see Mark and Amy over here, its difficult to schedule however, you are all welcome to come to our studio for a maintenance class. We've run them over the last 12 years for individuals and for groups. It is the same class that Mark and Amy run, covering all the same topics and you will go away with the "official" hand out. You can be hands on if you wish, changing brushes, setting timing adjusting wheels or just watch me do it. My qualifications to teach the class: Almost every year I take a trip to the factory to update my Service training. I am a factory trained technician, trained by the best Mark, Connie and Amy. Our next service training at the factory is in 3 weeks - can't wait. New machines are now coming with a DVD which shows how to do the same maintenance tasks that Amy and Mark and I teach. Maybe the Aussie ladies who purchased their machines before the DVDs came with the machines would like a copy. If you would, please email me privately - smorris@comcen.com.au Our next scheduled maintenance class in Melbourne is on the 21st April, with CQ and Pre Design training the following day. We will also have Art & Stitch to show and tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Sue I would be interested in a maintance video too please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Joy got that request. Have you checked on what is on the DVD that came with your new head - much better than reading it in a paper manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi sue Can you email me with more details on the days in april times, price etc Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I was not able to go the Linzi's this weekend Though I hope to go later in the year. A maintenance video would be a great idea. specially for those who cannot go to classes. Even for those that have been able to go to the classes. It would be a great refresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivienne Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Originally posted by smorris Hi Judy and everyone Whilst we'd all love to see Mark and Amy over here, its difficult to schedule however, you are all welcome to come to our studio for a maintenance class. We've run them over the last 12 years for individuals and for groups. It is the same class that Mark and Amy run, covering all the same topics and you will go away with the "official" hand out. You can be hands on if you wish, changing brushes, setting timing adjusting wheels or just watch me do it. My qualifications to teach the class: Almost every year I take a trip to the factory to update my Service training. I am a factory trained technician, trained by the best Mark, Connie and Amy. Our next service training at the factory is in 3 weeks - can't wait. New machines are now coming with a DVD which shows how to do the same maintenance tasks that Amy and Mark and I teach. Maybe the Aussie ladies who purchased their machines before the DVDs came with the machines would like a copy. If you would, please email me privately - smorris@comcen.com.au Our next scheduled maintenance class in Melbourne is on the 21st April, with CQ and Pre Design training the following day. We will also have Art & Stitch to show and tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivienne Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Hi sue, when is your next Australian maintenance class scheduled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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