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Kathy Quilts University
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Kathy Quilts University empowers you to master quilting and express your unique creativity. With our machine quilting expertise, we provide the guidance and techniques to help you become the exceptional quilter you’re meant to be. Your progress is a reflection of your dedication and practice.
Currently, our videos are hosted on YouTube, with many accessible exclusively to our KQU subscribers. This approach helps us maintain an affordable, high-quality learning experience. In the future, we may transition to an ad-free platform. Meanwhile, let’s focus on building a vibrant quilting community where you can confidently master any technique and bring your creative visions to life.
Kathy Quilts University - Online Quilting Classes
Our online classes are organized into four categories (Found below) to give you flexible learning options for an easier machine quilting journey. While all courses are listed here, full access to the videos requires a monthly or annual subscription. Enjoy a 3-day free trial and explore our classes to see if they’re the right fit for you!
Class Codes:
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
KQU Basic and Basic Annual only access to Beginner Level videos. Upper tier subscriptions can access all videos.
Class: Learn To Quilt (Free Classes)
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| What is a Longarm? | Understanding what a longarm machine quilters is and description of machine | * What is a Longarm? |
| Machine Frame Overview | Machine Frame explanation | * Machine Frame Overview |
| Loading A Quilt On Your Frame | Basics of loading a quilt on a machine quilting frame | * Loading a quilt on a frame |
| Free Motion Quilting Concepts | Tips for free motion quilting techniques | * Free Motion Quilting |
| Thread Tension Issues | Understanding thread tension and how to adjust so you get perfect stitching on your quilt | * Thread Tension Issues |
| Basic Automation With QCT6 | How to place a pattern and do edge to edge quilting with QCT6 Automation | * Edge to Edge Quilting with QCT6 |
Skill Builder Classes (Subscription Classes)
Skill Builder Classes are perfect for quilters who want to focus on specific techniques without following a strict step-by-step format. Lessons are grouped by skill level—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—so you can jump in right where you’re comfortable.
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Longarm Machine Basics - Classes:
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Basics Of A Longarm Machine | Understanding what a longarm machine quilters is and description of machine, getting it ready to quilt. | * What is a Longarm? * Threading your machine * Winding a Bobbin * Thread Tension Issues * Sewing Off Your Machine *Oiling Longarm *Adjusting Machine Wheels |
| Hopping Feet | How to change hopping feet | *Hopping Feet |
| Using Circles & Guides | Using a ruler base, ruler foot, circle guides, and rulers | *Scallops & Guides |
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Timing Machine and Skipping Stitches | How to troubleshoot skipped stitches and machine timing | *Timing Longarm and skipped stitches |
Understanding Your Machine Frame - Classes:
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Understanding Your Machine Frame | Overview of machine frame setup and loading a quilt | *Loading a quilt *Loading a quilt on Continuum Frame *Installing Velcro on rails *Attaching Leaders to Q'nique Frame *Leveling Frame |
Free Motion Quilting - Classes:
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Getting Started | Draw it then quilt it, Pulling Bobbin Thread to top of quilt, Unpicking Your Quilt, | *Draw it the quilt it *Pulling Bobbin to top of quilt *Unpicking your quilt |
| Free Motion Quilting Ideas | A twist on meandering, Cheater Panels, Wall Hanging using a pounce and guide | *Meandering *FMQ on Wall Hanging *Quilting Straight Lines Without Channel Locks |
Feathers & Fills - Classes:
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Feathers & Fill Designs | Feathers can be used so many ways. Check out these ideas | *Feathers & Fills |
| Scallops & Feathers | How to use circle guides doing ruler work, then fill stacked feathers, straight lines made simple | *Master Scallops and Feathers |
Computerized Quilting - Classes:
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Edge to Edge Automated Quilting | Placing a edge to edge pantograph pattern with QCT6, Marking Tool, Quilting in Zones. | *Edge to Edge with QCT6 *QCT6 Pro Power Panto |
Structured Classes
These videos are only available to KQU subscribers. If you’re not subscribed yet, you won’t be able to view them—but don’t worry, it’s easy to join and get instant access!
Beginner Level: Foundations of Machine Quilting
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Video Links |
| Getting Started | Threading, tension, basic maintenance | * Threading Your Machine * Adjusting Thread Tension * Sewing Off Your Machine * Winding A Bobbin *Adjusting Wheels For A Smooth Ride |
| First Stitches | Straight-line quilting, stitch length, speed control | *Quilting In A Straight Line |
| Simple Patterns | Stitching in the ditch, echo quilting, basic stitches | *Stitch in the ditch |
| Essential Tools & Accessories | Rulers, hopping feet, marking tools | *Hopping Feet *Rulers and Marking Tools |
| Quilt Loading & Managing Fabric | Proper quilt loading on a frame | *How To Load A Quilt On Your Frame *Here Is Loading A Quilt On A Continuum Frame |
| Troubleshooting Common Issues | Skipped stitches, thread breakage, puckering | *Skipped Stitches and Timing |
| First Quilt | Small wall hanging or baby quilt | *My First Quilt - Wall Hanging |
Intermediate Level: Building Skill & Confidence
| Lesson | Topics Covered | Videos |
| Free-Motion Mastery | Feathers, swirls, loops | *Feathers and How To Use Them |
| Ruler Work | Straight lines, curves, grids with rulers | Coming Soon |
| Custom Quilting | Filling blocks and borders with different designs | Coming Soon |
| Thread Play | Using different thread weights and colors | Coming Soon |
| Quilting Feathers & Scrolls | Basic to complex feather designs | Coming Soon |
| Quilting with Panels | Customizing a cheater panel | Coming Soon |
| Intermediate Project | Quilting a throw-size quilt with multiple techniques | Coming Soon |
Advanced Level: Artistic & Professional Techniques
| Lesson | Topics Covered | |
| Advanced Ruler Techniques | Intricate geometric patterns, border treatments | Coming Soon |
| Micro Quilting & Background Fills | Pebbling, stippling, micro echoing | Coming Soon |
| Trapunto & 3D Quilting Effects | Adding depth and texture | Coming Soon |
| Feather Evolution | Customizing and modifying feather designs | Coming Soon |
| Wholecloth Quilting | Designing and executing a wholecloth masterpiece | Coming Soon |
| Custom Quilting for Clients | Taking commissions, pricing your work | Coming Soon |
| Advanced Project | Show quilt or heirloom-quality quilt | Coming Soon |
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