Big quilt designs don’t have to be overwhelming! In this Needle Little Help session, we’ll show you how to use QCT Automation to break large patterns into manageable segments that fit your quilt perfectly. You’ll learn how to plan, place, and stitch big designs in sections—keeping your quilting accurate, seamless, and stress-free. 

Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through the QCT tools that make handling large projects simple. You’ll see live demonstrations of splitting designs, aligning segments, and connecting them smoothly so the finished quilt looks flawless. And, as always, you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions and get answers tailored to your projects. 

 You’ll Learn How To: 
• Break down oversized quilting designs into smaller, stitchable sections in QCT. 
• Align and connect segments seamlessly for a polished finish. 
• Troubleshoot common challenges and get live Q&A support. 

 Perfect for quilters who want to quilt big, bold designs without the stress—letting QCT do the heavy lifting. 

Perfect for quilters who want to kick off the year with confidence, care, and a well-tuned machine—so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time quilting. 

Does setting up your quilt on a hoop frame feel confusing or intimidating? In this Needle Little Help session, we’ll break down everything you need to know about hoop frames into clear, manageable steps—so you can quilt with confidence and ease.

Our instructors will walk you through proper fabric setup, how to advance and reposition your quilt smoothly, and best practices for edge-to-edge designs. You’ll learn how to use cloth leaders effectively, keep your quilt square and secure, and avoid common frustrations that can interrupt your quilting flow. And of course, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions live and get personalized advice for your specific frame and quilting goals.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Set up fabric correctly on a hoop frame for successful quilting.
• Advance and reposition your quilt smoothly and consistently.
• Use cloth leaders for better alignment and tension.
• Quilt edge-to-edge designs with confidence and control.
• Troubleshoot common hoop frame challenges.

Perfect for quilters who want to master their hoop frame setup, improve efficiency, and enjoy smoother, more successful edge-to-edge quilting.

In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll start with Needle Little Help, our 30-minute Q&A segment focused on endpoints in quilting designs—what they are, why they matter, and how to handle them confidently so your quilting looks intentional and polished.

We’ll talk through common endpoint challenges, explore where designs should naturally begin and end, and share tips for transitioning, traveling, or securing stitches so your work flows smoothly from one area to the next. Bring your questions! This is a great opportunity to get clarity on design decisions that can feel confusing or frustrating.

After Needle Little Help, we’ll shift into the main class topic: straight-line stitching on different frames. Our instructors will demonstrate how to achieve clean, consistent straight lines using channel locks, including tips for setup, alignment, and technique across various frame styles. You’ll learn how to keep lines straight, spacing consistent, and your quilting looking crisp and professional.

In This Class, You’ll Learn How To:

• Understand and manage endpoints in quilting designs
• Decide where designs should start and finish
• Create smooth transitions between quilting areas
• Stitch clean, consistent straight lines on different frames
• Use channel locks effectively for precise straight-line quilting
• Troubleshoot common straight-line and frame challenges

Perfect for quilters who want to improve both their design confidence and their technical straight-line skills, this session blends thoughtful planning with practical, hands-on instruction.

We’ll begin this Quilter’s Playground session with Needle Little Help, our 30-minute Q&A segment focused on downloading quilting designs, choosing the right file formats, and loading designs into QMX and QCT. If you’ve ever wondered which file to use, where designs should live on your computer, or how to get them into your quilting software without frustration, this segment will set you up for success.

Then, we’ll dive into one of our most exciting creative tools: Picture Stitcher.

Picture Stitcher opens the door to a whole new level of creative quilting by transforming images into stitchable designs. In this session, we’ll show you how to take photos, artwork, or graphics and turn them into quilting designs you can actually stitch—perfect for memory quilts, personalized projects, artistic pieces, and more.

We’ll walk through how Picture Stitcher works, share tips for choosing and preparing images, and demonstrate how this program fits seamlessly into your quilting workflow. Whether you’re curious about using photos, creating custom designs, or simply want to explore new creative possibilities, this segment will spark inspiration and confidence.

In This Class, You’ll Learn How To:

• Download and organize quilting designs with confidence
• Choose the correct file formats for QMX and QCT
• Load designs smoothly into QMX and QCT
• Understand what Picture Stitcher can do—and why it’s so powerful
• Turn images into stitchable quilting designs
• Use Picture Stitcher creatively for personalized and artistic quilts

Perfect for quilters who want to feel confident with digital designs and explore exciting new ways to personalize their quilting through technology and creativity.