Primitive1 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Help..... I have been asked to give a presentation at my new guild on long arming....I know that Sandra Darlington did a wonderful presentation back in 2011 but that is no longer available since the forum changed to this new format and I am not able to contact her through pm...so....... Does anyone have a copy of her presentation or any input that I can add to what I need to say? Let me add that I have a year until I have to do this AND I am very much out of my comfort zone in standing up and talking in front of 100 women and men but I agreed to do it anyway.... I just worry that I don't have enough to say that would be interesting....does anyone have any ideas, help, or input? Thanks! Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 A friend of mine in our guild, who is also a long arm quilter, has a sheet of helpful tips, getting quilt ready for quilter, trimming threads, pressing. I suggest having a few quilt tops to illustrate problems... such as those with ripply borders, ones where the borders have been stretched onto the body of the quilt, etc. Your quilting always looks so good. Just pretend you're having a one on one tutoring session with a newbie and I'm sure you'll do great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 You can share whatever strikes your fancy about the mechanics, business, and fun of longarm quilting. I gave a half-hour talk several years ago to my guild and the members were most interested in how I decided to start a business and the actual costs involved. Every quilter I know has a little longarmer living inside her head! They are fascinated by the big machines and intimidated as well. So, many members asked questions about costs, space required, and return on investment. You could see the gears turning and the eyes shining when they thought about owning a big machine! I stayed away from hard and fast "rules" for quilts going to a longarmer since everyone has their own specifics for intake. I mentioned that before they hire someone they should discuss backer/batting/quilt top sizes and also prices with the quilter. I also stated that while perfect quilts are preferred, they are not the norm! That got a big laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I gave a lecture several years ago about preparing your quilt for a longarm quilter. I discussed wavy borders, structure, extra backer and why and so on. I also discussed quilting options, e2e, custom and so on. It was very well received and people still come up to me and recall the things I said. I sent you an email of my presentation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Vicki, I definitely would love to come to that. When are you doing it? And which guild? You are such a wonderful quilter it will be so informative! Feel free to message me if you want! I'd love to hear from you. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks everyone, I feel better about it now....Heidi, I received your presentation and loved it! Linda you sure made me feel better, hopefully I can add some humor to things...Debbie I hope to have several examples if I can only get a few of my own finished! Sharon, I have a whole year to get ready, it will be next July (not this one)....are you going to tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm not sure what tag is. What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 There's your answer, Vicki! Have Heidi and Linda come as your "guest" guest speakers!! LOL, I'm sure you will do a great presentation and have fun doing it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok girls? What do you think? Sharon I'll send you a message after I find out more info on TAG...I know it involves a day full of great speakers, lots of drawings, and exhibits that involved all of the Dallas area guilds, it is free to any guild members...and is on 7/12 but I don't know the location....I'll find out more and send you the info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Vicki, Believe it or not, I have Sandra Darlingtons "Preparing your quilt top for the longarmer." Is this the one you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Hi Vicki, I haven't been on here in ages and tonight I jumped on and read your post. If you can send me an e-mail, I'll reply with the attachment for you to use and adapt to your needs. darlingtonquilts@gmail.com Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Oh Thanks Chris and Sandra! Chris I sent you my email and thanks for forwarding Sandra's presentation to me so Sandra I think I have it now! But again, thanks everyone for jumping in and being so willing to share and help! You all are the best!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 There's your answer, Vicki! Have Heidi and Linda come as your "guest" guest speakers!! LOL, I'm sure you will do a great presentation and have fun doing it!! I'm sure Linda and I could have some fun together! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 You betcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnavans Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I live in McKinney Texas. I would also love to come to your presentation. I owned a Millennium for about a year while I lived in Waco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailpeters Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thanks so much to Heidi for sending me her presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 The attachment is on the way Vicki! Have a great time with your presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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