The folks at Accomplish Quilting understand that everyone learns differently. Some people prefer to learn at their own pace, others like a classroom environment, and still others like the video format so they can "relax and rewind". Some people like to listen to the spoken word (auditory), others are visual learners. The most common type of learner, however, is the kinesthetic learner.
In other words --- A Hands-On Learner. Project-based (or practice based) ideas have been proven to help people learn more completely and master the concepts more thoroughly. At Accomplish Quilting, there will be even more opportunities in the future for project learning, auditory and visual combinations, and home education. Our first project, the Advanced Auto-Pilot Training Program with Certification, has been very successful and has received many accolades because it follows a kinesthetic method of learning. It combines visual instruction to learn the actual tools and how they work and then, step by step, you perform the actions you would on a real quilt. You can refer to the booklet or follow along with the video, using the provided patterns so it matches the book and videos. The icons and functions are all covered in detail to answer all of your questions. The instructions are written step by step AND done in video format to cover different styles of learning --- auditory, visual, and kinesthetic or practice based. It's not just a live demo of a tool. You actively see, do and learn how to apply the tools to all styles of quilting. When you are finished, you have completed a useful project and can submit it for your certification. Your Certificate of Mastery can be framed so you can show that you are confident in all of your new skills! Available in our store - order yours today!
Scroll down to see the other methods of learning that are available to you. We will be adding new items frequently, so stop back often to explore the best ways for you to complete your education in longarm quilting.
LIBRARY OF VIDEO TUTORIALS Accomplish Quilting has offered longarm training for over 20 years and is proud to be a leader in comprehensive longarm training. We want you to be equipped to accomplish the quilting you have dreamed of doing. Whether you want to learn the basics, perhaps rent our equipment, are considering a longarm purchase, have recently purchased a quilting machine or are looking for continuing education, we have a class to meet your needs. We have an extensive library of videos available for you to watch at your convenience. The videos show demonstrations of features and equipment, technical knowledge, and general everyday usage of the machines.
TECH TIP ARTICLES Reading an article with lots of technical information --- and pictures --- can really reinforce what you are trying to remember. Let us know what you think of our Tech Tip Articles.
NEW OWNER TRAINING Accomplish Quilting regularly offers a class designed specifically for new INNOVA owners and for those who are interested in purchasing a longarm. This is a hands-on class where you will load a practice quilt, learn about maintaining your machine and how to use its features. Class sizes are limited to provide plenty of time for individualized attention and hands-on quilting time.
TWO-DAY TRAINING We offer Intermediate Training in Hand Guided or Advanced AutoPilot Mach 3 Training based on which machine you purchase. New owners are encouraged to attend our 2 day training after they have become comfortable with the basic use of their longarm and are ready for new ideas and techniques for custom quilting. Advanced AutoPilot Training is dedicated to INNOVA AutoPilot Mach 3 software and includes stitching out the project from our Advanced AutoPilot Training Program. Intermediate Training for Hand Guided customers focuses on technical aspects of quilting: maintenance of the machine and easy adjustments, thread play, making design choices, transferring patterns. The class also involves creating a sampler of free motion designs so that you have a repertoire of background fills and overall quilting.
ADVANCED AUTOPILOT TRAINING PROGRAM Accomplish Quilting, with its goal of having highly successful customers, has developed a comprehensive advanced training program you can flexibly use in your home to master all levels of quilting including highly custom quilting. You will receive:
Over 100 pages in a workbook format
It includes 8 chapters covering 64 pages that start with creating the project layout and continue through 7 individual projects ranging from "off-the-border" edge-to-edge [E2E] to complex custom quilting to creating your own design elements.
There are 32 exercises included in the projects, and many more individual, fully illustrated steps.
Also included are 30 pages of "Hints, Tips & Techniques".
14 additional "Extreme Volume E2E" projects that demonstrate high through-put and profitability with 14 associated patterns.
18 digitized designs that are used in the 7 individual projects. These do not include those you will create.
12 MP4 HD videos that follow the workbook step-by-step. The view of the quilt and the screen are shown simultaneously so that the impact of actions can be fully understood. They total 4 hours of video.
A V3 USB Drive to hold all of the projects, patterns, and videos.
Four individual, one-on-one, on-line, technical support sessions with our certified team members
You will be eligible for the Certificate of Longarm Mastery at no additional charge. It will be provided in paper, PDF, and JPG.
There is nothing else like this available from any other source!
The authors of the Advanced Auto Pilot Training Program have just released new Book Be Creative With Your Mach 3! To read all about everything that is contained in this book, visit our web store.
LICENSE TO LONGARM /MACHINE RENTAL TRAINING This beginner longarm class gives you basic instruction on using the Innova machine. It's a hands-on class where you load your practice quilt and start longarm quilting! You will learn how to baste, start and stop quilting and advance the fabric. You will also have the opportunity to do simple free-motion quilting. Our goal for you is that you become comfortable using the Innova machine with minimal assistance but with maximum satisfaction with the results you achieve as you quilt your own quilts. Students are welcome to schedule time to rent an Innova machine after completing this class. This class is also a great way to find out if purchasing an Innova is right for you!
QUILTING AS A BUSINESS Lots of people quilt for others as a way to supplement their income, or as a full time paying position! Most of us LOVE the concept of being our own boss. We put a few numbers together so you can see how it's possible to quilt for others and easily make the income you need to pay for your machine!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This page answers what size your studio needs to be, financing, frame sizes, quilting as a business, and much more.
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