{"product_id":"interactive-demonstration-exploring-the-q-series-and-q-matic","title":"Q Series: Come Play with the Big Machines! 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Thinking about a BERNINA Q Series? Already own one and want to get more out of it? Come play!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your chance to \u003cstrong\u003eget hands-on with the BERNINA Q Series in a fun, relaxed, no-pressure environment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Forget the fear of pressing the wrong button—we’ll have machines ready for you to try, and \u003cem\u003eAllison Giroux, a BERNINA Educator\u003c\/em\u003e will here to guide you, answer your questions and help you discover what these machines can really do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll explore the different ways you can quilt with a Q Series, including \u003cstrong\u003esit-down quilting and quilting on a frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can see—and actually try—which setup feels right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll get to experiment with features such as \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) modes\u003c\/strong\u003e, try your hand at free-motion quilting, explore ruler work and pantographs, and discover the possibilities available when you put a Q Series in your quilting space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what about \u003cstrong\u003eQ-matic\u003c\/strong\u003e? If computerized quilting has you curious, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how it can help you tackle everything from edge-to-edge quilting to custom designs—with precision and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you’ll discover that Q-matic is exactly what you’ve been looking for. It could even be the addition to launch your own small business as a longarm quilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr maybe you’ll decide that \u003cstrong\u003eyou ARE the computer\u003c\/strong\u003e and would rather be the one moving the machine and creating every stitch yourself! 😉\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if a longarm is for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome try before you decide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no pressure to buy and no silly questions. Our goal is to give you a safe place to experiment, get comfortable with the machines and leave knowing \u003cstrong\u003ewhich Q Series—and which quilting setup—might be the right fit for YOU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Series floor models will be ready and waiting for you to try.\u003c\/strong\u003e All you need to bring is your curiosity (and maybe a notebook if you’re a note-taking kind of quilter!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready own a Q Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect! This event is for you, too. Come try the other models, brush up on features, explore different setups, or see whether adding \u003cstrong\u003eQ-matic\u003c\/strong\u003e could take your quilting to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Little Something Extra!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you decide to purchase a \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA or bernette machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, your registration fee will be converted into a \u003cstrong\u003egift certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e to use at Watergirl Quilt Co. on accessories, fabrics, threads—or whatever else makes your quilting heart happy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we will offer exclusive pricing and gifts with purchase that you won't get anywhere other than at this event!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome curious. Come ask questions. Come try the machines. 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No experience needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #DDDDDD .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #DDDDDD .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLongarm techniques\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e* \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eQ-Series\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e*\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eQ-Matic Computerized Quilting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; 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