Quilt Mercantile--Education for Longarms, Applique, Paper Piecing, Jackets & moreLong Arm Education Tell your friends that own a longarm AND/OR tell your friends that are in the market to try out longarms--join us! Our next HandiQuilter event begins next week. Teresa Melonson is the Handi Quilter National Educator for our hands-on extravaganza. We have a two week event for all levels. Quilt Mercantile has been a Handi Quilter dealer for 16+ years which is the longest standing dealer in Texas and beyond. Deven leads a team that is THE BEST in the industry. You want to buy your long arm from an experienced dealer that is focused on education and customer satisfaction---that is Quilt Mercantile. Join a class so you can "invest in yourself!" Tuesday April 21st Longarm Troubleshooting with Deven($49)-AM or PM class
Wednesday April 22nd-AM class Intro to Designer with Teresa($59)
Wednesday April 22nd-PM class Standout borders with Teresa($59 plus supplies)
Thursday April 23rd-all day class In-Depth Pro Stitcher with Teresa($119)
Friday and Saturday April 24th-25th Long Arm Hands on Bootcamp: Learn to quilt on a longarm! An overview from A-Z! ($149 for both days) For those who are wanting to see what this longarm stuff is all about.
Tuesday April 28th-all day class: Apron and Placemat on the longarm with Janie ($75)
Wednesday April 29th-all day class: Patriotic flag bench pillow with Janie ($65 plus supplies)
Thursday April 30th-all day class: Zippy bag totes on the longarm with Janie ($65 plus supplies)
Friday May 1st-all day: Quilt your lap size quilt on a longarm-all day class. Do the whole process with Pro Stitcher in this learning adventure. Great for new owners that want to gain confidence and non-owners welcome. ($75 plus supplies)
RETREATS
Lorrie Grey Paper Piecing retreat April 30th-May 3rd $290
May 6th-May 9th $285 Two project options: Make a Quilted Jacket OR Make a Lone Star quilt using Quiltsmart--both of these are beginner friendly! Pam is confident you can finish these during retreat!
P3 Designs Off The Block Applique retreat: We have one opening in the weekday June1st-3rd and two openings in the weekend June 5th -7th $325
Julie's Embroidery machine work weekend: July 23rd-26th $250 Currently we are taking names for the backup list. We may end up with one or two available spots. Work on any UFO embroidery machine project.
Paper Piecing with Lorrie Grey August 9th-16th. Lorrie has a weekday and weekend retreat. Info posted on website.
Paper Piecing with Eileen Urbanek November 2nd-8th. Eileen has a weekday and weekend retreat. Info posted on website.
CLASSES...CLASSES...CLASSES...
4/18/2026 - Disappearing Blocks with Lynne Tinsley $45 In Class - Make a Disappearing 4 patch, a Disappearing 9 patch, a Disappearing pinwheel, and a Disappearing hourglass block. Once you know how to make the block you can make an entire quilt using this technique.
5/6/2026 - Hoop Wranglers - Machine Embroidery Workshop with Pamela Hansen: $10 Learn different machine embroidery technique each month
5/9/2026 - Desert Sky (Beginner Quiltworx) with Lorrie Gray $35 Want to learn to make those intricate Quiltworx quilts with their sweeping curves and perfect points? Certified Quiltworx instructor Lorrie Gray is teaching a one day class to get you started.
5/16/2026 - Sew Kind of Wonderful Double Rings (Wedding Ring Quilt) with Janie Lunday $50 If you’ve always admired Double Wedding Ring quilts but felt intimidated by the curves, this class is the perfect place to begin. The Sew Kind of Wonderful Double Rings pattern uses the Quick Curve Ruler (QCR) to create beautiful curved blocks with ease.
5/23/2026 - Patchwork Skirt with Mandy Weaver $45 In this class you will make a wrap skirt from 1 layer cake using a serger and a domestic machine. Skirt fits size small to large (waist size up to 38”). Larger size can be made with 2 layer cakes. Pattern provided in class.
6/3/2026 - Hoop Wranglers - Machine Embroidery Workshop with Pamela Hansen $10 Learn different machine embroidery technique each month
6/6/2026 - Twister Wreath or Pumpkin with Janie Lunday $50 Make a Wreath or Pumpkin wall hanging using the Twister Ruler Technique
To find more specific information about any of these classes or retreats you can take a look at the calendar on www.quiltagiousquarters.com or send us an email response to this newsletter. We hope you will join our continuing education at Quilt Mercantile and Quiltagious Quarters. Thank you for your continued support!!!
Jennifer, Vickey, & Deven
Quilt Mercantile
Celeste, Texas
Tues.-Fri. 9-5
Sat. 9-3
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