Longarming 201

DATES & TIME:
May 30, 2026
Aug 30, 2026

10:30am – 2:30pm

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 supplies, cell phone for photos, thread snips.

There will be a half‑hour break for lunch, so please bring a bag lunch.

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate — must have completed Longarm 101.

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About This Class

Longarming 201 is designed for students who have completed Longarm 101 and are ready to expand their skills. This class dives deeper into free‑motion quilting, introduces ruler work, and shows you how to combine both techniques to create dynamic, professional‑looking designs.

You must be trained on the Amara longarm machine to take this class. If you have not yet taken Longarm 101 but wish to do so in order to participate—and do not plan to rent the Amara longarm in the future—please speak with a Machine Associate for details and assistance with registration.

No need to bring a quilt sandwich—those are provided. You’ll take home your practice piece at the end of class so you can admire your progress and continue practicing.

What We’ll Cover

• Free‑motion quilting techniques
• Introduction to ruler work
• Combining free‑motion and rulers for custom designs
• Design planning and flow
• Hands‑on practice with guidance and feedback

Ready to Learn More?

Continue building your longarm skills with our advanced classes:

Longarming 202: Advanced Free‑Motion and Longarming 203: Ruler Work .

Prerequisite

Longarm 101

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.