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Join Pro-Stitcher and quilting expert Melissa Kruschwitz in a live Webinar where she answers your specific questions and shares mini-lessons on timely topics. Webinars will be hosted 1-2 times a month and recorded replays with notes will be posted.
Join us for a LIVE monthly webinar where we will discuss all things Moxie! From machine basics to set up and maintenance, We hope to teach, demonstrate, answer questions and inspire you!
Join Pro-Stitcher and quilting expert Melissa Kruschwitz in a live Webinar where she answers your specific questions and shares mini-lessons on timely topics. Webinars will be hosted 1-2 times a month and recorded replays with notes will be posted.
Join Pro-Stitcher & quilting expert Melissa Kruschwitz in a live Webinar where she answers your specific questions and shares mini-lessons on timely topics. Webinars will be hosted 1-2 times a month and recorded replays with notes will be posted.
2020 Q&A Webinar Replays
MK works with many designers and other quilting professionals. From time to time MK and those professionals would like to share promotions or discounts with you. This course will be updated as needed. Enjoy. MK :)
Learn how to alter a computerized design with ProStitcher Designer. Course focuses on the Split Line, Connect, and Swap tools.
MK will pontificate here
Learn MK's way of attaching straight set borders to a quilt top. See how MK uses her longarm frame to help in the process. She shares piecing, pressing and thoughts on quilting too.
This course contains a very easy method for creating a Line Drawing of an Attic Window inspired quilt. Instruction on how to build the line drawing is done in both Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Designer.
Create a fabulous fall table runner featuring wool applique. Review basic raw edge machine applique techniques & learn tips for using heavier thread & larger stitches to create a "hand-stitched" look. Finish off the piece with an applique...
Join Quiltworx Certified Instructor Stephanie Baker in this beginner paper piecing course. The Fractured Paint Box pattern is the perfect project to introduce you to basic foundation blocks and simple cutting techniques. Pattern by Judy Niemeyer.
In this session, we cover MK's way of using Simulation to pre-set and work with Pantographs (aka: e2e designs). We cover presetting pantos and then stitching them at your quilt, working through offset pantos with wrapping, and finish up with setting
Recycle your favorite candy wrapper into a fun pouch, quilting it with the longarm!
In this course, learn my very quick steps for centering your quilt top vertically on the backing before you load.
The material in this course was originally shared as I stitched this out in my studio and posted the short video snip-its directly to the MKQU Facebook Group. It's been re-bundled and uploaded here.
Checking your timing with a precision kit.
A two hour adventure in custom quilting. PSP, a little Art & Stitch, and actual machine action.
Walkthrough the chunking process with MK starting from the basics. First, A very elementary explanation of chunking and details about how to pre-chunk your borders with some simple math.
From planning to stitch-out, follow along with Melissa as designs the quilting for the City Scape quilt using Pro-Stitcher Premium and brings it to the machine for stitching.
Join Ellen in expanding your knowledge of color, learning how colors work together and when to use which colors in your next quilt.
In this video learn how to connect a simple Edge-to-Edge design using a combination of Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Designer . Simple repeating and cropping will be covered plus some super simple steps in Desginer.
In this course, learn an alternate method for creating a custom shaped area. Hint: We won't be using PSP's multi-point marking functionality
Join Ellen in learning how to custom crop on the longarm using your ProStitcher. Learn how to stitch multiple designs in a single quilt!
Make custom quilting, row by row, faster with my techique called: Dupe and Group. That's short for Duplication and Grouping. Learn how to work with multiple designs in one row and how to approach saving these designs into a workspace.
Learn to design your own Hawaiian Applique pattern with echo stitching in just a few simple steps. Whether machine or hand appliqued, these designs are fun to create and add a unique touch to any quilting project.
Monthly live webinars to learn ProStitcher Designer with MK and EA.
Taking (E2E) designs, with Prostitcher Premium, to the next step with MK. You'll learn about Quilt Pattern Indexer, PSP in Simulation Mode, Prostitcher Designer and ultimately your machine, to make the process fast and seamless at stitchout.
Let's Talk Simulation and Prostitcher Designer and a Lead into Reposition Zero.
Come along with MK as she dives into the Dream Big Panel craze. Learn how she approaches this stitch out using digital sets by Urban Elementz. Coupon Code for a 10% discount, courtesy of Patricia Ritter, owner of Urban Elementz will be available.
Learn how to take digital Dream Big sets from multiple designers and up-size them to fit the Dream Bigger ditially printed panels from Hoffman Fabrics.
Use the Dresden Plate Ruler by Creative Grids to make this stunning block. Learn how to add points to the fans, sew accurate seams and create perfectly rounded centers. Produce "invisible" applique with a light weight thread and blind hem stitching.
In this course, we'll use a combination of multi-point marking of an area and the use of the Prostitcher mark and record feature to create both an area and a design that we'll use to align other designs.
Use Pro-Stitcher to connect two edge-to-edge rows... creating one design that stitches from left to right and right to left.
Welcome to my beginner English Paper Piecing course! In this course you will learn the basic techniques, template making, layout, and a number of small projects using the Lucy Boston Block. Strip friendly English Paper Piecing the Easy Peasy Way.
Join Ritu Haldar as she instructs how to get started doing hand-turned needle applique. Learn the basic stitch, how to create & use a template, and how to sew smooth curves & sharp points. A great beginner course to introduce you to someth...
Learn three ways to start and stop your longarm quilting when doing free motion or ruler work.
Stitch out beautiful machine embroidery designs on your computerized longarm quilting machine. Yes, it's possible and the results are amazing.
Have an odd or unusual shaped project to quilt? Don't want to quilt into the areas of the batting that will be cut away? No problem. Learn some custom cropping and repositioning techniques with MK.
In this course, we'll be working with Chevron designs from Christy Dillon. Owner of My Creative Stitches.
Save yourself tons of time in quilt prep by learning to float a quilt top on your longarm instead of pinning to your bar.
A collection of short video tips covering a variety of features and functions of Pro-Stitcher. Content will continue to be added to this course - check back often!
In this course MK strives to bring Pro-Stitcher down to the very basics. You'll start simple and build from there.
The best foundational training video available for Newbies to longarming and Pro-Stitcher.
The next step in your digital E2E journey with Pro-Stitcher. In this course we build on the Newbies course but we're going to be shaving off some steps thereby making the process go faster at the machine.
Learn how to select edge-to-edge designs that work well with with easy border patterns. Learn the tips and technique for design choice and layout, apply those techniques to an actual quilt and follow along throughout the entire stitching process.
This course is a brief introduction to Layout & Rendering, the term MK coined for how she uses PSP (running in simulation mode) as a layout and design tool. Spend an hour with MK learning the basics and getting introduced to the program and p...
This is a basics course for Pro-Stitcher. Anyone attending one of MK's live training sessions should view this training so that they are ready to keep pace with the course.
MK uses line drawings built to resemble the Quilt she was working on to help with planning and layout. She originally used line drawings just as a teaching tool. The Line Drawing Webinar ran past 90 minutes and had rave reviews.
This course was recorded live via Zoom. In this course, I did two quilt layouts in my "Layout and Rendering" style using Pro-Stitcher Premium running in simulation mode.
In this "recorded live" session of Layout and Rendering #2, you will review the MK Way of chunking borders, mixed layout techniques (i.e., block to block layouts) and the more complex border treatments known as L-Shaped, corner-connected borders.
Join acclaimed quilter Stephanie Baker as she demonstrates how she broke the design elements of this gorgeous quilt into 4 separate areas and approached the stitching for each section. Stephanie shares lots of tips & tricks along the way.
Short video lessons showing how to update your Handi Quilter machines.
Join Ellen in quilting her combination applique & patchwork quilt. Ellen uses ProStitcher Designer, ProStitcher, Free Motion, and Ruler work on this quilt. She walks you through the process in choosing designs and techniques for large negative...
Learn six decisions you need to make before starting your next quilt.
Learn the process to quilt a sampler quilt, a quilt with multiple block designs and block sizes. Ellen uses free motion and ruler work on this quilt but the concepts can be applied to computerized quilting.
Quilt tops should be flat, but as we know all quilters have their "First Quilt." It might be a slight ruffle or some large waves, but with Ellen's help you can tackle that quilt and finish it with the same amount of love that went into it.
Learn how to select a laptop that will meet your quilting needs and more.
Use the HQ Cable ruler to create a braid design in your borders.
Learn tips for working with keyhole ruler shapes, create strips of the ribbon candy design, and take the ruler further by quilting flowers with the HQ Candy. A bonus chapter is included on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
Learn how to use the HQ Catchin' Rays ruler to create spirals, sash and block designs.
Learn to use the HQ Concave Curve ruler to create curved designs in your borders
With the HQ Curvy ruler, learn how to quilt one of the most useful quilting techniques: the continuous curve. Ellen shows more design ideas with the HQ Curvy, including a bonus chapter on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
Use the HQ Diamond Ruler to create large diamond designs in your borders.
Learn to use the Feelin' Groovy ruler to create piano keys.
Learn how to use the HW Flip Side for curved cross hatch and border work.
Learn to use the HQ Flower Power ruler to design wreaths, edge to edge designs, and patchwork.
In this course Ellen shows you how to quilt multiple designs with the HQ Leafy. Learn how to quilt leaves and petals with the keyhole shape. Take these techniques further to quilt flowers, ovals and more in sashes and quilt blocks.
Learn to use the HQ On Point ruler to create cross hatching, border designs, and more.
Learn to use the HQ Paisley in creating wreath and border designs.
Learn to use this multifunctional HQ Peace Out ruler to ditch blocks, clamshell designs, and more.
Use the HQ Pointed Arc ruler to learn to breakdown a design to fit evenly in your border.
Ellen shows you how to quilt with both sides of the HQ Righty ruler for ditching a block, creating sash designs, and how to fill an area. A bonus chapter is included on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
Learn to use the HQ Swish ruler to create ribbons and border designs.
Learn how to quilt with the HQ Triangles Ruler. Ellen shows you how to quilt more than triangles! Use the keyhole shape to quilt inside triangles, quilt pinwheels, & more design ideas.
In this course learn how to take this fun twirl shape into multiple quilting motifs. Ellen shows you how to quilt with the HQ Twirly ruler with wreaths, hearts, sashes, vines, blocks, fills and more.
Learn how to prepare background and appliqué fabrics, arrange and adhere appliqué pieces, as well as basic techniques to stitch around common shapes. Follow along step-by-step to complete an appliqué block that can be used in a number of ways.
Use Nancy Halverson's book Imagine and review basic techniques. Participants will build an appliqué block and turn it into a pillow. Learn to stitch the background cross hatch quilting design and to create an envelope style pillow cover.
Create this festive fall wall hanging with raw edge machine appliqué. Based on a block from Nancy Halverson's book Imagine, participants will learn to use the appliqué stitch for quilting, how to add a hanging sleeve, and how to finish with binding.
Learn how to install and update Pro-Stitcher Premium. We recommend a way to store the installation files so you can easily access them from the PS Update button. There is also basic file management help.
Recorded webinar introduction to the new MK Design Indexer (MKDI) including downloading the software, keywording and searching both your quilting and embroidery designs.
Paco walks you through the steps she takes to custom quilt her QOV Irish Chain Quilt. She provides tips on how to build and modify blocks. She also goes into detail in how she stitches out a continuous orange peel design in the Irish Chain links.
Learn to stitch out this beautiful mandala-style, wholecloth quilt with MK and Ellen. This digital design was created by designer and quilting artist, Karlee Porter. One design, two different approaches to stitching.
This course is no longer available for purchase. We have updated this content and it is now available in a more comprehensive course Inside Fit E2E with Easy Offset Borders.
Learn how MK loads her quilts in this in-depth course. MK will show you all the tools, tips, tricks and techniques that she uses to make loading accurate, precise and fast.
How to load quilts on the Handi Quilter Loft frame.
In this stitch out course , I show you steps talked about in the Storyboard version of the course.
In this video listen as I walk you through a series of photos and screen captures of the process I used to plan out and layout the quilting designs for this beautiful Lonestar w/Applique quilt.
In this free introduction course learn which tools and accessories you need to start on your ruler quilting journey. Ellen gives you her best intro tips and advice on longarm rulers, machine settings, and how to ruler ditch a quilt block.
This is an advanced class on custom quilting covering many skills and techniques that MK uses. Running over three hours, this video not only utilizes the features of Pro-Stitcher Premium but also Art & Stitch.
Binding. It's the very last thing we'll do to our quilt. In this course I show you cross-grain cut, double fold binding completed entirely on a domestic sewing machine. This is the method we use on customer quilts in the studio. Enjoy. MK :)
Our longarms are used for finishing quilt tops. There is "sew" much more we can do with them. In this course, I will introduce different projects created on the longarm. Some projects will be done 100% on the LA. Some will include piecing. Enjoy
In March of 2022, Ellen and I did the Intagram Quilt Fest (#IGQuiltfest2022). It was a 31-day online challenge. We did ours in video form. Hope you enjoy learning a bit more about your MK Quilts' Dynamic Duo.
MK Quilts is much more than your typical local quilt shop. Melissa shares all about all the various services offered.
Use your favorite mini charms or scrap 2 1/2" squares to create this basket.
This course is a recap of my and Ellen's trip to International Quilt Market October 2022. We're highlighting some of the things we saw and things that are and will be available in our shop over the next several months.
Keep up to date with news and happenings here at MK Quilts University. A FREE webinar course where you can register and view the latest zoom webinar announcements.
Join Melissa as she shares new projects she's working on and demonstrates various aspects of her her work process from Layout & Rendering to Stitch-Out. New content will be added regularly.
Melissa shows how she built one quilting design for the Churn Dash block by assembling several different designs and then how she approached placing and stitching that one master design (built in 3 different sizes).
Join MK and Ellen to learn how to use the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler in making this quilt. The Monroe Quilt is a perfect starting project on flying geese and we will complete the quilt in one day. This course is a replay of a live class.
This course is from 2021. The monthly webinar replays where we discuss all things Moxie! From machine basics to set up and maintenance.
Join Ellen in 2021 for the My Favorite Color is Moda block of the month. Each month learn sewing tips and tricks for creating this Moda sampler quilt.
Join MK Quilts as we celebrate National Jelly Roll Day! Melissa and Becky will be brining you a LIVE virtual session on Saturday, 9/17/2022. The quick and easy pattern ensures success for all levels. Sign up today!
Join us for a sew along with instruction on National "Sew a Jelly Roll" Day - Saturday, September 18th when we will be completing the Showering Stars pattern by Robin Pickens. Find full details in the first chapter.
New Owner Training Webinar recorded live in January 2021. This is for the new machine (or machine w/PS) owner. We run through the basics and some best practices.
Learn about the many options for cutting applique shapes as well as selecting threads and stitch patterns. Explanations will be presented to identify why you may want to use certain methods in certain situations.
This is another "multiple techniques" course. We'll be doing things like border work, block to block stitching and custom cropping to name a few.
When a 108" Wide Backing is not going to work on your quilt, let MK show you how she calculates yardage needed and how to sew it all together to make it big enough to fit your quilt.
Learn to piece the perfect border in this quick video lesson with Ellen Ault. Tips for working with full borders and helping clients, as well as a downloadable pdf are provided.
MK teaches you how to make the popular 'Dual Wedding Ring Quilt' with the Tube Turner from Quiltsmart. As a bonus, longarmers get a video class for setting up Pro-Stitcher and stitching out the DWR quilt.
Learn to use Pro-Stitcher Premium and Designer on the fly! Paco will show how to create and stitch an outline around an odd shaped placemat to easily ‘square’ it up for binding and then shows how to create a piano key design to fill in the gaps .
A quick video showing how to program the buttons on your adjustable handlebars.
Use some clamshell designs, a couple other p2p designs, a cool straight-line outer surround and boom. Super neat small wholecloth stitchout using both Pro-Stitcher and Pro-Stitcher Designer.
Watch the unboxing of the highly anticipated Handi Quilter Pro-Stitcher Lite. Learn what all of the pieces and parts are and how to properly install PS Lite on your Moxie.
In this course, walk through the steps of installing Prostitcher Designer onto your machine's tablet.
Learn everything you need to know about organizing your digital designs with Quilt Pattern Indexer (QPI). From downloading the software and updating versions to keywording and searching your digital database... it's all here in one course.
When you've been quilting as long as I have, you come to know our wonderful HQ machines very thoroughly. Let me share with you some of the best machine-related tips and tricks. MK :)
This course contains quick tips from stitchouts in MK Quilts' studio. Topics will be varied but will be Prostitcher Designer focused. New lessons will be added as I have things pop up that I want to share. MK :)
This course contains quick tips from stitchouts in MK Quilts' studio. Topics will be varied but will be Prostitcher and Prostitcher Designer focused. New lessons will be added as I have things pop up that I want to share. MK :)
The lovely Quilt of Valor quilt used in this class was perfect the techniques I wanted to share. In this class we’ll be using Pro-Stitcher Premium and Pro-Stitcher Designer.
Join us for a special project as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month. Learn tips and tricks for sewing strip sets, cutting angles, sewing diagonals and pattern assembly as we piece together the herringbone pattern Scout by Cluck, Cluck, Sew.
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt It. The MK Way and the EA Way.
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
This smaller, table-runner, sized Sycamore quilt was quilted by MK on an Amara. Giving others with shorter throat-depth machines, the opportunity to accomplish this stunning quilting layout.
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt It. The MK Way and the EA Way. Patchwork Christmas quilt. Pattern by Judi Madsen.
Melissa and Ellen are at it again in the next installment of the popular Quilting Play series. Join them as they tackle quilting this sunning Star Crossed pattern - both in their own unique way.
Ever work with a large design on your longarm and not sure how to advance or reposition? Follow along with MK and Ellen to see how they handle advancing a large pattern.
This is an advanced training class using an actual customer quilt. Please take 'Layout and Rendering #1 and #2" before diving into this video. Pro-Stitcher Premium Simulator is used for most of the training, however there is also plenty of live.
Paul (Mr. MK) demonstrates how to set up the Loft style frame as a 6 foot table.
Learn how to make a sewing machine mat in this quick tutorial with Ellen Ault!
A simple layout and stitch out all in one simple course.
Learn to make multiple layer appliqué designs without using fusible web. Use a stunning, straight stitch style that allows the edges to curl and ruffle after several washes creating a dramatic three dimensional look.
This is a simple quilt with some very prominent triangular shapes. It was those triangles that caught my eye and upon which we'll focus on in this course. MK :)
Join MK and Ellen in creating the Star Gazing quilt from the Starlight Gathering pattern book.
Stephanie and George Baker show how to install a unique quilt hanging system using simple supplies.
Learn the process of creating an overlapping applique design and transferring it to a quilt sandwich. Become familiar with the straight applique stitch and how to use applique stitching both as a stabilizer as well as a decorative quilting feature.
Join Ellen Ault in creating your very own quilted coat, the Tamarack Jacket.
A library of machine manuals and reference guides to assist you with machine ownership and troubleshooting.
Learn MK's quilting of Texas Star quilt including Duplication and Grouping, Connecting with Pro-Stitcher Designer, Mark and Record, Custom Cropping, Inside fit E2E w/skewing, Line Drawing and Layout and Rendering.
Melissa shares a few quick tips for working with Christy Dillon's Piano Key Corner and discusses picking the right designs to create the proper scale for an inside E2E pattern.
Learn to custom quilt on large Half Square Triangles using PSP and Designer. Learn how to create triangle line drawings, select and modify designs, and make choices for the stitch out. This is the perfect course for the Confident Beginner and above!
Join the Dynamic Duo on Wednesdays in May and June to create the Triumph quilt! Learn to use the Ultimate Flying Geese Ruler, create an "On Point" quilt top, and accurate piecing tips. Quilt Kit and patterns available.
Material will be continuously added to this Master Course on Troubleshooting issues with the HQ Longarms and Pro-Stitcher.
Learn how to use the Repeat Wrap feature to convert a border design into a repeatable edge to edge quilting design.
How to make updates on your Handi Quilter Moxie machine.
Leery of loading? Boggled by bobbins? Learn how to quickly and easily load your own bobbins using the Handi Quilter bobbin winder.
Learn how to take a simple block-based quilt with lots of negative space to the next level by combining ProStitcher, Rulers, and Free Motion on the Wanta Fanta quilt.
This Apr 8th, 2020 live webinar included over 30 people with questions regarding making money with their longarms. Sole Proprietorship vs LLC, simple tax issues, setting prices, and much more. (Consult your own tax advisor.)
Keep up with MK in the studio. See what she's working on, how she thinks through things, interruptions and antics. Happenings with Ellen, Mr. MK and Samson. Basic life as we know it at MK Quilts. Sure to be loads of fun.
In this session, we take all the skills and techniques you've learned in Layout and Rendering #1 and #2, and wrap them all into one to come up and plan out wholecloth layouts.
Learn how to build or alter blocks to fit in your longarm machine's throat depth using Pro-Stitcher Premium and simple steps in Pro-Stitcher Designer. Cropping, splitting blocks and building blocks from triangles are just some of the options covered.
Quilt Pattern Indexer is a product of MK Quilts. Developed to assist you in organizing (indexing) and keywording your digital quilting designs. This is a primer course. 4 short lessons on how to easily set up and use the program.
In this video we're talking about using your tablet off of your machine and attaching the keyboard that came with it so that we can use our tablet in simulation mode.
Included only with the Premium subscription is membership in two private MK Quilts University Communities.
No need to leave the university or visit a social media site. Interact with Melissa, Paul and other members in this private community. Ask questions, post experiences, share feedback and virtually gather with quilting friends.
Whether you are just starting a quilting business or you have a solid customer base, this community is for learning, questions, encouragement and sharing business based knowledge.
Use the code 5offmembership at checkout to receive $5.00 off your membership dues for the first 6 month.