Longarming 203: Ruler Work

DATES & TIME:

Aug 22, 2026
Dec 6, 2026
10:30am – 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:

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Note‑taking supplies
Cell phone for pictures
Thread 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 Winner
Cole 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.