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Play
Jump into hands-on machine games and friendly challenges. Push the buttons. Try the features. See what happens.
A Free NQC Machine Experience
Stitch & Spark
Don’t just watch what’s new. Sit down, start sewing, and experience it.
Reserve My Free SeatFREELimited Hands-On Seats
PLAY ◆ CREATE ◆ WIN ◆ TRY THE MACHINES ◆ FIND YOUR SPARK
You can’t experience a machine from the audience.
This is not another sit-and-watch demonstration. After a quick introduction, we’re saying the words every sewist wants to hear:
“Let’s go play!”
You’ll get into the seats, try the features, take on creative challenges, and discover what feels exciting to you.
Reserve My Free SeatOne Morning. Six Leading Brands.Reserve My Free Seat
Find Out What Makes Each One Special.
Explore, compare, and experience machines and creative technology with an NQC All-Star right beside you.
Brother
Bernina
Pfaff
bernette
Laurastar
Handi Quilter
Baby Lock
A Morning That Moves
Play. Create. Win.
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Create
Make something fun to bring home while discovering new creative techniques.
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Win
Prizes, surprises, and friendly competition keep the sparks flying.
Here’s How the Fun UnfoldsReserve My Free Seat
Fast Start. Hands-On Middle. Big Finish.
1
Meet the Machines
A quick, entertaining introduction to what’s new and why it matters.
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Get in the Seat
Move from watching to sewing. The machines are here for you to experience.
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Try, Create & Compete
Take on games, challenges, and make-and-takes with help nearby.
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Find Your Spark
Leave with new ideas, more confidence, and a clearer picture of what inspires you.
We’re Keeping a Few Secrets
What Will You Make? What Could You Win?
We could tell you—but where’s the fun in that? Expect creative make-and-takes, exciting prizes, playful surprises, and a few moments we’re keeping under wraps.
Join the SurpriseEverything Is Included
Your Free Seat Gets You All of This.
- Hands-on access to six leading machine brands
- Guided help from NQC All-Stars
- Creative games and machine challenges
- Make-and-take projects to bring home
- Chances to win prizes and discover surprises
- A welcoming, no-pressure experience for every skill level
Curiosity Is the Only Experience Required
This Morning Is for You If…
You’re machine curiousYou love learningYou want fresh inspirationYou want to try before decidingYou’re an experienced sewistYou’re just getting startedYou want a fun morning
No special machine knowledge is required. No pressure to purchase. Our NQC All-Stars will help you every step of the way.
Yes—Save My SeatPut It on Your Calendar
Your Seat Is Waiting.
DateSaturday, October 3, 2026
Time9 AM–12 PM
PlaceNebraska Quilt Company
AdmissionFree with Registration
Seats are limited by the number of machines available for hands-on play. Advance registration is required.
Reserve My Free SeatQuick QuestionsReserve My Free Seat
Know Before You Go.
Do I need to own one of these brands?
No. This experience is designed to help you explore all six.
Do I need advanced sewing experience?
Not at all. Every experience level is welcome, and our team will help.
What should I bring?
We’ll share any final details before the event. For now, just bring yourself and be ready to play.
Are the projects and supplies included?
Yes. The Stitch & Spark experience and planned make-and-takes are free.
Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely. Every guest needs a separate reservation because hands-on seats are limited.
Is this a sales event?
You can learn more about any machine that interests you, but the morning is designed first as a fun, hands-on experience.
Come Find Your Spark.
Three hours. Six brands. Games, projects, prizes, surprises—and a machine seat with your name on it.
Reserve My Free Seat