{"product_id":"quilting-essentials-with-michael-smith","title":"Quilting Essentials with Michael Smith","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuilting Essentials with Michael Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish Your Quilts with Confidence!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe are thrilled to welcome Michael Smith, Janome Canada’s National Education Manager and Brand Ambassador, for a fun and informative Quilting Essentials seminar! Thanks to our partnership with Janome Canada, we are able to offer this national educator seminar as a gift to our sewing community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a beginner, an experienced quilter, or simply have a stack of unfinished projects waiting for their turn, Michael will show you how to make the quilting process easier, more approachable and a whole lot more fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiecing the quilt top is often the easy part. It’s attaching those layers together that can feel a little intimidating. Michael will take you through several quilting techniques and share practical tips and tricks to help you finish your projects with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight-line quilting using an Even Feed Foot (Walking Foot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-motion quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.S.R. Stitch Regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine setup and presser-foot tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiecing tips and tricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful tools and accessories that can make quilting easier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques to help you save time and money by finishing your own quilts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAnd, of course, Michael will be bringing plenty of quilting inspiration and projects to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone Is Welcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do NOT need to own a Janome machine to attend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This class is open to everyone, regardless of the brand of sewing machine you own, or even if you are just thinking about getting started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael is known for his \u003c\/span\u003efun, lively and approachable teaching style\u003cspan\u003e, and you’re guaranteed to leave with new ideas, useful information and a smile!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎉 More Than Just a Class!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile you're here, enjoy a special event featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoor prizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat sales and special offers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemonstrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLots of inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fun day with Michael Smith!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome learn, laugh and get inspired as Michael shares his passion for sewing and quilting!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis FREE class has limited seating, so registration is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilliwack: Friday, October 23 10am - 1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSurrey: Saturday, October 24 \u003c\/span\u003e10am - 1pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFee: N\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet Michael Smith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs National Education Manager and Janome Canada’s Brand Ambassador, Michael travels across the country to share the \"Janome love\" and help sewists get the most out of their machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an early age, Michael expressed his creativity, imagination, and flair for design—starting when he created new fashions and hairstyles for his sister’s Barbie dolls! Following two diplomas in Fashion Design, his career path took a creative turn when he discovered a passion for quilting. For many years, he has maintained a successful home-studio long-arm quilting business, \u003ci\u003eThe Sewcial Quilter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as a true \"social butterfly,\" Michael is always excited to meet new friends, teach sewing and quilting, and share his enthusiasm for all things Janome! You may also recognize Michael from his fun and informative Facebook and Instagram LIVEs (available on the Janome Canada YouTube channel) or his articles on the \u003ci\u003eJanome Life\u003c\/i\u003e blog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom's Sewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48208687661286,"sku":"JANQUILESS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/9506\/1691\/files\/JanomeQuiltingEssentials.jpg?v=1787091332","url":"https:\/\/tomssewing.com\/products\/quilting-essentials-with-michael-smith","provider":"Tom's Sewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}