The Best of Both Worlds: Ruler Work + Q-matic lecture with Adam Sew Fun
If you've ever wondered how to combine precision quilting by hand with the efficiency of automation, this is your chance to learn from one of the most entertaining and knowledgeable educators in the quilting world. Adam will walk you through the tools, techniques, and creative possibilities of both approaches... showing how each method can elevate your quilting in different ways.
In the ruler work portion, Adam will demonstrate how to use specialty quilting rulers to create clean lines, elegant curves, and intricate designs all stitched by hand on the longarm. He’ll cover how to select the right rulers, how to handle them with confidence, and where they shine in your quilting projects.
Then, in the Q-matic segment, Adam will switch gears and showcase the power of BERNINA's longarm automation system. He’ll explain how Q-matic can be used to plan, position, and stitch beautiful edge-to-edge designs, blocks, borders, and more. From basic functions to advanced tips, you'll see exactly how this system can streamline your workflow and open up new creative horizons.
Whether you quilt for fun, for others, or are considering adding a longarm to your studio, this demo is designed to educate, inspire, and entertain. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of:
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How to choose which method suits your quilting goals
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Tips for integrating both techniques into your longarm projects
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How BERNINA's longarm system supports both precision and creativity
No machines, no pressure — just pure quilting insight, inspiration, and a whole lot of fun.
Lunch will be provided
Before registering, please review our cancellation policy carefully. Due to the limited availability of seats and the preparation required for this event, all registrations are final. No refunds will be issued, and no exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to honoring this policy.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Instructor: | Adam Rateliff |
| Instructor Bio: | Adam Rateliff grew up wanting to be a teacher. During college, he thought he would be teaching accounting but now gets to share a true passion everyday with his followers. He would have never guessed that he would one day be an internationally recognized longarm teacher. Adam learned to sew at a young age. He remembers sitting and watching his mother in the kitchen, as she flipped her sewing machine out of the table and got to work. She taught him the basics of sewing and most of the fiber arts then. After college, while working as an accountant, he started quilting. This is where he found his love of BERNINA. Quilting became a part of his life, and he really found a passion and desire for it. Now he is happy to say that everyone in his family who sews, sews on a BERNINA. In 2016 Adam purchased his first longarm and has been teaching since. He isn't one to shy away from a challenge and will play until he finds a solution. He also brings a fresh view to the quilt world, looking for and taking out-of-the-box projects, and bringing them to the longarm, frequently with tutorials on his YouTube channel. He has been a national educator since 2018, teaching consumers how to use a longarm, but more importantly, showing new owners that anyone can do it. His favorite part of teaching is when a timid student leaves with a new machine. He has a strong history of successful events, working with retailers to ensure shared goals are met. You might know him as his social media personality Adam Sew Fun. In 2020, he started a successful channel that he is excited to welcome BERNINA to. He is so excited to join the BERNINA Events Team and can't wait to join you for some amazing classes. |
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