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Country Traditions

Handi QuilterNewsletter

Where Friendships & Quilting Traditions Begin

3rd Quarter 2012

Edition

HQ Sweet Sixteen Sit Down

HQ Sixteen

HQ Avante

HQ Fusion

HQ Pro-Stitcher

Best of the Best

Leslie, Scott

Why You Should Purchase Your HQ from Country Traditions

-Complimentary Delivery, Setup & In Home Instruction.-Complimentary “Lifetime” Owners Classes, plus discounted technique classes.-On-Site Certified “Handi Quilter” Technician-Knowledgeable Handi Quilter Certified Support Team who actually quilt theirquilts on HQ’s! Join our Handi Quilter Family. We will be here for you after the sale with support and education, to ensure your quilting success!

We have a full range of “Quilting Classes” planned for you this summer and fall. To keep you inspired, we changed a couple of the tried and true classes and have added a few new creative technique classes. Treat yourself. Come learn a new skill or technique to add to your quilting resume! Grow your skills. Join us in the Country Traditions Handi Quilter Studio Classroom!

In July, you will find us in full quilt show mode. Stop by our booth at Quilt Nebraska. We will be showcasing all the great things Handi Quilter has to offer. We will also have a booth across the street at Cabella’s. Nebraska’s “Quilts of Valor” organization will be hosting an event during the conference, bringing you two great showcases to check out.

August brings an exciting new “out of the box” challenge for me. Handi Quilter and Jodie Davis asked me to be a featured Quilter on QNNtv.com: “Quilt It! The Long Arm Show.” The episode was filmed last February and airs the entire month of August. It was really an adventure and I learned lots from the experience. I hope the show encourages you to experiment some “out of the box” techniques to explore with your long-arm.

Handi Quilter introduced the “Tru-Stitch” stitch regulator for Handi Quilter Sweet 16 owners to add to their machines this summer. We now have it on our store machine, so if you haven’t had a chance to play with it yet, hurry on in. For all our Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Owners, the new “Software” update will soon be here. This is a very exciting update (we got to play with it in May at a Beta Testing). So exciting, we are planning an “Up Date Debut Party,” you will not want to miss this one!

Ahh! Carefree days are upon us! This time of year things are budding and blossoming with all kinds of inspiration. As it is soo hot outside, why not stay cool and hang out in our “Quilting Studio”. Use these carefree days as a chance to explore your creative side with your machine. Make sure you take time to live! Collect new experiences. Go to a museum or a quilt show, observe nature, watch people, listen to music and experiment a “new” dance with your machine.

Handi Quilter Classes

9:30 am-1:30 pm

Handi Quilter Owners Class

Designed for “New” Owners of a HQ. Quilt on a small wall hanging while learning about various techniques and features of your new machine. We will review loading, threading, tension play, how to start & tie off, and functions of the machine.

Saturday, July 7 or Saturday, August 189:30 am-1:30 pm

Registration: $59.99,(complimentary if CT HQ Owner)

Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Owners Class

Friday, November 2

Designed for “New Owners of a HQ Pro-Stitcher”. You have done the tutorials, now learn what else the Pro-Stitcher can do for you. We will review the features of the Pro-Stitcher as we play.

Registration: $59.99, (complimentary if CT HQ Owner)

9:30 am-1:30 pm

Long-Arm “Techniques” Classes

Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, registered at least a week before the class date, for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class goes. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop’s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited. Most HQ class fees

Drafting & Quilting Feathers

Draft & create beautiful feather designs on paper, then learn to apply your designs to your quilting. With a little practice you will be quilting beautiful feathers in no time!

Instructor: Leslie Registration: $59.99, ($39.99 if CT HQ Owner)


A Fun background filler design using a style of free flowing meandering movements of long lines and shapes. You’ll love the texture this technique creates.

McTavishing Class

Micro Quilting Class

Micro quilting can take quilting designs from nice to WOW! Play with this popular technique as we experiment with different fill ideas.


Friday, July 69:30 am-1:30 pm



Saturday, July 219:30 am-1:30 pm

Creative Play Class

Machine Trapunto

Learn how easy it is to add that beautiful stuffed/textured look to your quilt tops. In class, learn the basics of Trapunto as you complete a simple wall-hanging design.


Art of Ruler Work

Learn the proper use of the ruler base, ruler safety, and what different long arm rulers can add to your quilting techniques. We will play with the Straight edge, Versa Tool, and Half Circle Rulers in class.



You have learned the basics, now what else can you do on your machine? Come play, as we think outside of the box. Experiment with all the Creative things you can do with your HQ from piecing, to bobbin work, to thread painting.

Friday, August 39:30 am-1:30 pm

Saturday, August 49:30 am-1:30 pm

Friday, August 109:30 am-1:30 pm

already loaded on the machine. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive

a 20% discount on their class supplies. Visit www.countrytraditionsonline.com to see class projects and to Register for classes online.

“Pro-Stitcher” Related Classes

Learn how to use pantographs for borders, blocks, and all over quilting. Experiment with many uses of Pantograph Designs

Pantograph Class



HQ-TNT:Thread;Needle:Tension

Achieving perfect tension is easy once you understand the relationship between Thread, Needle, and Tension. You will leave class Tension confident and ready to use a variety of threads.

Free-motion Class

Learn to free motion quilt by experimenting with the five basic drawing shapes. Complete a sample with various Borders, Fillers, and Block design ideas.

Saturday, September 159:30 am-1:30 pm

Friday, September 149:30 am-1:30 pm

Friday, September 289:30 am-1:30 pm

Long-Arm “Techniques” Classes con’t


Creative Play: Pro-Stitcher

Computerized quilting CAN be very creative. Let’s inspire your creativity by showcasing some creative adventures your Pro-Stitcher can take you on. (Techniques shown: quilt as you go projects, fills, and Applique)

Instructor: Scott Registration: $59.99, ($39.99 if CT HQ Owner)

Art and Stitcher Software

The Pro-Stitcher now comes with Art and Stitch. Learn how this software can help you design your overall quilt patterns, adjust Pro-Stitcher designs and design your own patterns to use on the Pro-Stitcher.

Friday, November 99:30 am-1:30 pm

Saturday, September 299:30 am-1:30 pm

Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Party!

Leslie makes her National Debut On QNNtv.com Handi Quilter and QNNtv.com host Jodie Davis invited Leslie Main to be a featured quilter on the “Quilt It-The Long-Arm Quilting show.

Tune in each week in August to see all the creative things you can do with your computerized (Pro-Stitcher) long-arm machine.

QNNtv.com is the 1st Online, On Demand network designed exclusively for quilters.

Simply log on to www.qnntv.com to join and watch!

Long ArmQuilting

Retreat An Information Packed

Retreat With Lectures and Hands-on Machine Quilting

October 12-13, 2012

Register Today! To Reserve your machine for the

Exciting things are coming

for all Pro-Stitcher Owners!

Join us on Saturday, August 25th for the “new” Pro-

Stitcher Software Up-Date Debut Party!(”Free” for all Country Traditions Pro-Stitcher Owners)

Showcasing Over 12 New and Exciting Features!

RSVP Today, to Reserve your Seat at the party!


*Offer available with orders placed July 4-August 5, 2012. Some terms and conditions apply, please see a Country Traditions Creative Center sales associate for complete details.

Country Traditions330 North Main Fremont, NE 68025

Visit Us Online! countrytraditionsonline.com

To Our Friend:

Come & Visit Our Wide Selection Of:

7,000 Bolts of Quality Quilting FabricsQuilting Supplies & ClassesPfaff & HQ Creative Center

Home Decor, Gifts & Collectibles

Store Hours M-F 10-5:30 Thur 10-8 Sat 10-5

Email: [email protected]

Phone (402)721-7752

Visit us at the following shows & take a Handi Quilter for a Test Drive!

AQS ShowIowa Events Center: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines Iowa

October 3-6, 2012

Calling all Country Traditions Handi Quilter Owners!Do you have a friend who would like to have their own Long-arm Quilting System. Refer your friend to CountryTraditions. If they purchase a “New” Handi Quilter Long Arm System from us and mention your name, you could earn a $100.00 Gift Certificate from Country Traditions. Your friend gets the reward of finishing their projects and you get some extra cash for a few newHandi Quilter gadgets! It’s a win-win situation!

Refer a Friend

Prairie Piecemakers “Holiday Splendor”Fremont City Auditorium

929 N. Broad St, Fremont NE

October 12-13, 2012

Quilt Nebraska 2012 La Vista Convention Center: July 27-28

Up Coming Quilt Shows

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