Meet Ellie!

Introduction to Long Arm Quilting with Ellie - Taught by Maggie McDonnell

Introduction to Long Arm Quilting with Ellie!

Meet Ellie, the newest member of Lilax Studio! Ellie is our long arm quilting machine, and she will soon be available for rental so you can quilt your own quilts in our studio.

In this 3-hour introductory class, Maggie will guide you through everything you need to know to confidently use Ellie. This hands-on session is designed to familiarize you with the machine, the computer system, and the basics of preparing and quilting your own quilt.

What You’ll Learn

During the class, you will learn how to:

Thread Ellie correctly

Load a quilt onto the long arm machine

Navigate and use Quilt Path Essential, Ellie's computer system

Understand the basic operation of the long arm machine

Troubleshoot common issues

Who Is This Class For?

This class is ideal for quilters who want to learn how to use Lilax Studio's long arm quilting machine and eventually rent Ellie to quilt their own quilts.

Mandatory for Long Arm Rental

Completion of Introduction to Long Arm Quilting with Ellie is mandatory for anyone who wishes to rent Ellie for their own long arm quilting projects.

Come learn the basics, get comfortable with Ellie, and gain the confidence to start quilting your own quilts!