HQL@NQC: From Beginner to Designer in 2 Days TH-F Apr30-May 1, 2026 9AM Start

Track 2 - Session E - 9 AM Start!

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Date: Thursday and Friday, April 30th and May 1, 2026
Teacher: Leigh Zipf - Handi Quilter National Educator
Cost: $200
Lunch: Lunch included for both days.

Session ID: 2E-AMPM-BD
Session Name: From Beginner to Designer in 2 Days
Skill Level: All Skill Levels
Class Objective: Learn PS Designer fundamentals so you can create custom quilting designs and text to use on your longarm.

Why You'll love this Class:

• Beginner-friendly; create your own designs
• Explore powerful tools
• Add custom text
• Leave ready to start designing immediately

Detailed Description: Ready to take your Pro-Stitcher creativity to the next level? This beginner-friendly class covers the essential tools in PS Designer, helping you learn how to create your own quilting designs and text to stitch on your longarm.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore key features like shaping, repeat on path, backgrounds, the magic wand, text tools, connect, and more. Step-by-step instruction makes the process easy to understand and fun to experiment with—even if you’ve never designed anything before.

By the end of class, you’ll be able to create custom designs and lettering to personalize quilts, add unique touches, and expand your creative possibilities.

Come design, explore, and discover how fun PS Designer can be!