E2E with the Prostitcher

I just finished this quilt that measured 49 x49 inches. It took no time at all with this simple stitch that is available on the HQ Fusion Prostitcher. I used the squiggle design which I resized, repeated  and used the 1/2 Row Wrapping to offset the rows, then it was as easy as pressing the quilt button and letting the machine do the rest. At the end of the two rows it was a simple matter to touching Drag and Drop to reposition the quilt to do 2 or more rows. All in all this took no time at all.

 Now what to start on next?

Have fun creating, Anne

Learning the Prostitcher

I have had a great time learning how to use the edge to edge design, and then to have a challenge I  decided  to crop out the stars.

 Come in and see what else the Prostitcher can do. 

Have fun creating, Anne

Table runner using quick easy piecing and contrast thread for effective quilting

 This table runner was made easily and quickly using strip piecing and Bargello techniques. we even have machines in the shop that make cutting strips and shapes a breeze for those who don't enjoy cutting or find it difficult. The quilting is done by free motion in a fairly open design and using a contrasting thread which looks really good on the lighter coloured areas and the back. We have a great range of different quilting threads in a large variety of colours on cones for long arm quilters as well as standard spools. Come in and have a look at our samples, our threads or just to get some ideas. Hope to see you soon Pam.

The new Bernina Q24 is great for free motion quilting

The Bernina Q24 is great for free motion quilting, I have been trying different styles of free motion quilting and this machine has some great features to make this easy.  It is lots of fun and the machines are ready to try out , hope to see you soon.  Pam

At last! Now we are all able to quilt bulky seams, as well as around appliqué and embroidery.

Handiquilter has just released the Glide Foot. 

Where was this foot when I was quilting that kaleidoscope with all those converging seams? 

The curve allows you to stitch right next to the raised element without having wobbly or uneven stitches or any dragging of the fabric.

If you use double batting it nestles down in the batting and doesn’t drag.

It is also clear so you have a clear view of your work.

This handy foot is now available at the Ringwood Long Arm Quilting Centre at 43C Wantirna Rd. Ringwood.

RRP $70.

What about echoing your work?

Have you wanted a better way to echo around your medallions?

Do you want to vary your echo lines?

Do you want to alter the size of the ruler when making channels or cross -hatching?

Handiquilter has also just released the echo feet.  They come in a set of 3 with sizes    3/8”, ½”, ¾”   .

These have been so popular that there is a waiting list for new orders.

Order yours now from Ringwood Sewing Centre info.ringwoodsewingcentre@gmail.com.

Have fun

Jacqui

Ringwood Long Arm Quilting Center

A new chapter in Social Media .....

Is social media all it is made out to be?

This is a question facing so many businesses, as they struggle to find the time to maintain a social media presence while not forgetting the core business.  Yesterday I had lunch with a great friend, Jeni Cross.  Jeni owns a hugely successful business, Plane Tree Farm.  This beautiful shop is a treasure trove of delightful prestige home decorating items and linen. I just love to visit and enjoy the simple pleasure of gazing at beautiful quality!  Jeni even maintains a work room in WA where her employees turn out custom linen for clients all over the world.  Jeni and I often compare our business journey, and yesterday we took some time to review our social media experiences.

I had attended a business session at BizWeek with BizMaroondah, our local government business development unit. The presenter was fantastic, and I had attended the same session around 3 years ago. The session was Strategic Planning for Social Media, and we explored many tools including Think Google to track the online buying journey of a typical customer.  We both agreed that too much energy was being spent in social media where there was no or little return on the investment of resources.

Every since my Strategic Planning session I have been working on a new strategy for Ringwood Sewing Centre, and my team is now fine tuning the details of that strategy.

The great news is that we will be refocusing on using our Blog as the principal way on informing and inspiring our customers!  If you aren't on Facebook you will be really pleased that you will find lots of great information right here on our blog!

So what can you expect?

Over the next month or so our team will be ramping up their participation in writing blog posts here on the official blog of Ringwood Sewing Centre AND the Long Arm Quilting Centre.  You will see that every blog will be signed by the person writing it, and they will happily answer any questions you may have.

Michelle will then pull together the finest blog pieces and collate them into our eNews, and this will go out once a month.  Additional emails will be sent to invite you to events, and advise of new classes.

Will we be on Facebook?  Yes.  But we will be investing our time in this blog, and working hard to make it a fun, informative and interactive way to communicate with our customers.

Welcome to the new beginnings .......



Michelle