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Courses include practice time and materials and are limited to 2 people per class.
Basic Course covers machine operation, putting on zippers, loading the quilt and meandering patterns. 2
hours, $50 per person
Panto Course covers pantographs (all-over designs following a pattern), including following
the design and aligning the pattern after advancing the quilt. 1 hour, $25 per person
Advanced Course covers rulers, templates, circles, diagonals and specialty threads. 1 hour, $25
per person
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Rental Fees
Beginner - $20/hour. Quilt is loaded for you and thread and tension set up. Basic Course
required.
Experienced - $15/hour. Renter has at least 20 rental hours and can operate the long-arm without
assistance.
Each rental includes a new needle and use of quilt studio equipment.
Zipper leads are required. They reduce the time needed to load the quilt and can be put on at home to save rental
time. $25 per set.
Minimum rental - 2 hours
Practice quilts are usually available at no cost, then donated to charity.
Rental Agreement
To see a copy of the rental agreement, click here
Putting on Zippers and Preparing Your Quilt
For instructions on preparing your quilt for quilting, click here
Available Pantograph Patterns
To see the pantograph patterns I have available, click here.
Hours: By appointment. Tu-Fr 5-9 p.m., Sat 7
a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 1-9 p.m.
Call Julia Graves at 301-860-1376
Studio Amenities: Spacious quilt studio in a supportive, private
environment.
The quilt studio is stocked with:
Location: Bowie, near intersection of Hwy 564 and Hwy 197.
From I-95, take Hwy 564 East 5.4 miles, L on Maple, R into lot between 7th & 6th.
From Hwy 197 north of Bowie, take Old Laurel-Bowie Rd South, R on Maple, R into lot between 7th & 6th
From Hwy 197 south of Bowie, W on Hwy 564, L on Maple, R into lot between 7th & 6th
Studio is located in the white house next door to Bowie United Methodist Church
For Google map, click here
Features of the APQS Millenium Long-Arm Machine
- Automatic stitch regulator for uniform stitch length
- Generous throat space – quilt up to 18" blocks
- Power fabric advance with foot pedal control saves time & effort
- Fully adjustable ergonomically designed handles provide for maximum visibility
- Micro-drive for close-in work
- Lower thread cutter eliminates reaching underneath to clip
- Can handle numerous types of thread, including different color thread in top and
bobbin
- Channel lock to quilt straight lines horizontally or vertically
- Needle up/down to control single stitches and bring the thread up
- Laser in front and back for pantographs and designs
Cost Comparison - How long will it take on a long-arm?
The table below shows the average number of hours & cost
to quilt different size quilts, depending on type of quilting being done (the category) and experience level of renter. Cost
comparison with paying a long-arm quilter is based on $0.01/sq inch for Category A and $0.02/sq in for Category
B.
Category A "all-over" quilting of a simple freehand design
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Pay a Typical
Long-Arm Quilter
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Category B adding border designs and turning the quilt
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Pay a Typical
Long-Arm Quilter
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