Alternating Edge-to-Edge Mastery
The "Charlie’s Construction Quilt" Blueprint
Elevate Your Edge-to-Edge Quilting: Custom Looks with Continuous-Line Speed
Stop settling for standard, repetitive pantographs.
Learn how to combine, alternate, and direction-reverse two distinct designs into a seamless edge-to-edge layout that stitches out with the speed and ease of a simple pantograph—without chopping off your motifs at the borders.
While taught using IntelliQuilter (IQ), the principles and design workflows in this course transfer directly to all major computerized quilting systems. Whether you quilt for clients or finish your own personal masterpieces, this course gives you the layout mastery to deliver custom-level texture in a fraction of the time.
5 Common Frustrations This Course Solves
- Chopped-Off Motifs:
No more awkward half-designs or abrupt cuts along the side and bottom edges of your quilt top. - Repetitive Visual Boredom:
Eliminates flat, single-pattern E2E layouts by teaching you to pair contrasting, dynamic motifs seamlessly. - Jerky Machine Motion & Thread Breaks:
Fixes rough digitized files on screen before sewing, ensuring butter-smooth travel and fewer thread snaps. - Wavy or Out-of-Square Borders:
Prevents pattern distortion on uneven tops by mastering digital boundary fitting techniques. - Push-Pull Fabric Distortion:
Stops quilt tops from shifting or pulling unevenly by balancing row stitch directions (left-to-right and right-to-left).
5 Key Benefits You Will Gain
- Custom Impact at Pantograph Speed:
Charge premium rates or finish personal quilts faster with high-end, multi-pattern looks that stitch out continuously. - On-Screen Editing Mastery:
Gain total control over your system's smoothing, clip-on, and skew tools to adapt any digital file to real-world fabric. - Flawless Quilt Advancing:
Confidently roll, re-register, and align alternating rows from top to bottom without losing continuity. - Universal Layout Logic:
Master design spacing, motif balancing, and row-reversing techniques that work across any computerized longarm setup. - Using Tweak tool:
Learn best practices to modify rows to fit inconsistencies in the quilt width with minimal commands. - Complete Bonus Project Included:
Get immediate access to the full Charlie’s Construction Quilt pattern—complete with fabric requirements, cutting instructions, block piecing diagrams, and digital setup guides.
Join the Interactive LIVE Experience!
While the recorded modules are a powerful resource, the Live Zoom Session is where the magic happens.
Why attend Live?
Watch the IntelliQuilter interface in real-time as I navigate the project. Ask your specific questions as they arise and get immediate troubleshooting advice. It’s the closest thing to having a mentor standing right at your machine!
(Note: Once you purchase, you will receive a separate email to register for the Live Session and receive your Zoom reminders.)
Ready to give your quilts the finish they deserve?
If you are an edge to edge quilting expert using your computer system, then why not step up to the next level by mastering custom continuous-line arrangements.
Master IQ’s built-in smoothing and editing tools to refine digitized paths, eliminating jerky machine turns and thread breaks for flawless stitchouts. You will learn how to create, alternate, and direction-reverse two distinct design rows to achieve dynamic visual texture with a balanced, professional finish across the entire quilt top. By using the Skew and Clip-on tools, you can eliminate cut-off motifs at side and end borders, perfectly fitting your designs to real-world (and non-square!) quilt tops with precision edge fitting. You will also build confidence in advancing and re-aligning your patterns seamlessly from top to bottom without losing continuity or cropping your designs. Best of all, a complete project is included—you will walk away with full fabric requirements, cutting, and piecing instructions for Charlie’s Construction Quilt, plus inspirational ideas for applying these techniques to future projects!
Let's take your IntelliQuilter skills to the next level.
Course includes:
- Step-by-Step Videos:
Detailed video lessons walk you through each stage of the process. - Hands-On Learning:
Follow along as you design, plan, and edit your way to stunning continuous alternating edge to edge designs which can be used to create a personalised look for your quilt. - Exclusive Tips & Techniques:
Learn handy tips for smoothing existing patterns, using the tools at our fingertips. Understanding the benefit of using the Tweak tool when adjusting your rows to stitch. - Live Q&A Session:
Get your burning questions answered by our expert instructor during the interactive live session. - Lifetime Access:
(if you purchase the course & not just the LIVE session)
Revisit the lessons anytime, with lifetime access to the course materials with bonus pattern to download & make the quilt. - Exclusive Community Access:
(for IQ Summit and Gold member subscribers) Connect with fellow quilters, share your creations, and receive ongoing support
Course Pricing
Alternating Edge-to-Edge Mastery
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One time fee
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- Learn how to create, alternate, and direction-reverse two distinct design
- Eliminate cut-off motifs at side and end borders by using the Skew and Clip
- Build confidence in advancing and re-aligning your patterns
- Understanding tweak features
- Bonus quilt pattern to make your own quilt
This course is designed for beginner longarm quilters who own and operate an Intelliquilter (iQ) system. It is specifically aimed at those who want to move on from simple edge to edge quilting.
Tracey Browning
Over 36 years being in the quilting business, Tracey has experience in so many areas that she is keen to share with you. From her early years as a quilt teacher, quilt designer, pattern designer, magazine and quilting books contributor to then moving into longarm machine quilting for customers, becoming the Australian Dealer for A1 Quilting machines and Intelliquilter computer systems. Her own customers have long applauded her dedication to mentoring and supporting them as they learn and grow.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Intelliquilter features must I have?
To complete this workflow, your iQ system must support the ability to create block designs. Perfect for BasIQ + systems!
I'm new to iQ. Can I take this course?
We recommend you are comfortable with basic iQ operations (loading digital patterns, and general machine movement) before enrolling. This course focuses on building your skills with planning and stitching pantograph designs.
Do I need special digital patterns?
No, we are focusing on using any existing edge to edge designs you already have. The course focuses on using iQ's powerful tools to adapt and manage your existing pattern library.
What if I get stuck or have questions?
Your enrollment includes lifetime access to the course and dedicated Q&A support within the course platform. You can post your questions directly to the instructor and the community.
The Intelliquilter (IQ) support and knowledge provided by Tracey Browning is first rate! Her experience as both an A1 Quilting machine & IQ dealer and award-winning machine quilter are invaluable in assisting me with any technical issues I have had over the years. I am so impressed by her knowledge that I purchased a membership to IQ Machine Quilting Academy as soon as I heard about it. Highly recommend Tracey’s skill and know how!
Carla Barrett
Longarm quilter and International quilting teacher
