DATES & TIME: Aug 22, 2026Dec 6, 202610:30am – 2:00pm CLASSROOM COURTESY: For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience. 📋 SUPPLIES NEEDED: Get 15% off your supplies when you purchase them at Quilting Mayhem. In store only. Note‑taking suppliesCell phone for picturesThread snips SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate — Longarming 201 recommended but not required. About This Class Ready to take your longarm quilting to a more precise, polished, and professional level? Longarming 203 is your deep dive into the world of ruler work — the technique that opens the door to crisp lines, elegant curves, structured motifs, and beautifully controlled designs. In this hands‑on class, you’ll learn how to choose and handle rulers with confidence, stabilize and guide your movements for accuracy, and combine ruler work with free‑motion quilting to create dynamic, custom quilting designs. Whether you’re elevating your personal quilts or expanding your longarm services, this class gives you the tools to level up your precision and creativity. What We’ll Cover How to safely and confidently use longarm rulers Stitching straight lines, curves, arcs, and structured motifs Combining rulers with free‑motion quilting Design planning for borders, blocks, and negative space Tips for accuracy, stability, and smooth transitions Next Steps Book rental time to practice your new skills and continue building confidence on the longarm. Class Policies & Helpful Notes Timing may vary slightly depending on student needs. Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date. Help us keep this class on the calendar!This class requires a minimum of 5 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference. Instructor Cole Whitaker — QuiltCon 2024 Award WinnerCole has been drawing, sewing, and designing since childhood, and his creative approach to quilting has earned national recognition—including a Second Place award for his Joy quilt at QuiltCon 2024. He specializes in pixel quilts, foundation paper‑piecing design, and both free‑motion and ruler‑work quilting on longarm and domestic machines. Cole brings a thoughtful, encouraging teaching style to every class and loves helping quilters build confidence through hands‑on exploration and skill‑building. He currently designs custom quilts and works as a professional longarmer.
