Quilting Rockstar University
Welcome to Quilting Rockstar University!
Finish Your Quilts with Confidence Without Sending Them to a Longarmer
Say goodbye to unfinished flimsies and longarm waitlists. Inside Quilting Rockstar University, you’ll get the step-by-step support, techniques, and community you need to quilt your own projects with pride on the machine you already have.
All-Access Membership
- Access to all four Quilting Rockstar courses while you’re an active member
- Weekly live Q&A Sessions
- Access to our Members-only community
- Quarterly Custom Quilting Masterclasses
- Monthly Sit & Sew Zoom calls
- 10% off all String & Story shop purchases with special member code
Finishing your own quilts shouldn’t feel out of reach.
Quilting Rockstar University will help you:
Build confidence on your own machine
Save money on longarm services
Finally finish your quilt tops from start to finish, turning them into finished quilts you’re proud to snuggle, show off, and give to the people you love
Meet Your Teacher
Hey there, Rockstar!
I’m HollyAnne Knight, and it’s my job to guide you to quilt with confidence.
Since 2017, I’ve helped over 3,000 students from over 18 countries become Quilting Rockstars. With backgrounds in teaching and ballet, I’m known for making quilting fun, doable, and surprisingly simple—using movement-based instruction, step-by-step lessons, and plenty of encouragement.
I’ve worked with some of the biggest names in our industry (like Missouri Star Quilt Company, QuiltCon, and American Patchwork & Quilting), but my real passion is teaching quilters like you.
Whether you’re brand new to free motion and ruler quilting or want to plan your own custom quilting, I’ll help you get there with Quilting Rockstar University!
INTRODUCING
Quilting Rockstar University
What is Quilting Rockstar University?
More than just a collection of courses, Quilting Rockstar University is my proven teaching framework that’s helped thousands of quilters finish their own quilts with joy and confidence. Each course builds on the last to turn you into the quilting rockstar you were meant to be. You’ll learn how to:
Master free motion quilting, ruler quilting, and custom quilting plans
Finish full-size quilts (not just practice sandwiches)
Quilt on your own sewing machine—no expensive tools or longarms required (but plenty of longarm quilting support available in Longarm Preparatory)
Save money and still get that “wow” factor on every quilt!
Included Courses
You get access to everything with the All-Access Membership for as long as your membership is active.
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Custom Quilting Academy
$247 value
Take your quilting to the next level by learning how to build and follow a custom quilting plan. You’ll explore 3 “levels” of design planning and how to quilt every section of your top intentionally.
👉 Recommended after Free Motion Quilting Academy & Ruler Quilting Academy to make the most of your skills.
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Free Motion Quilting Academy
$327 value
Master organic, hand-guided motifs like loops, swirls, feathers, and more. This course includes 9 video units, a bonus on quilting plans, and a final project for graduation.
👉 Perfect if you’ve only tried a few motifs or want a solid quilt-finishing foundation.
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Ruler Quilting Academy
$275 value
Learn how to quilt crisp, geometric designs using quilting rulers. This 9-unit video course covers spacing, handling rulers, and stitching shapes like clamshells, triangles, and grids.
👉 Great for elevating your quilting with interesting visual contrast.
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Longarm Preparatory
$197 value
Just got a longarm? This video course walks you through setup, loading a quilt, and quilting with confidence using simple plans. Includes 7 units and 3 quilting projects to guide your practice.
👉 Ideal for brand new longarm owners.
Or get all of these and more for just $37/month inside the membership.
Your Quilting Rockstar Roadmap
Pick Your Path
Choose the course that fits your next quilt project. With the Membership you have access to all our trainings, events, and community support in one place.
Learn + Quilt
Follow the video lessons, practice each motif on your own machine, and gain the skills and confidence to quilt your projects start to finish.
Complete A Project
Quilt your next project with confidence (whether it’s a simple all-over design or a fully custom plan). Celebrate your freshly snuggleable quilt!
Quilting Rockstar Testimonials
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Therese L.
As a newbie quilter with lots of new pieced tops, this course gave me the tools and confidence to feel comfortable in completing a quilt from start to finish!
I found the community to be super beneficial in staying connected and accountable. So much more fun to learn with peers and cheer each other along in our FMQ journey!
Thank you so much, HollyAnne! This is a fantastic course that I would highly recommend to any quilter interested in becoming better at FMQ. :)
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Dan R.
Loved the Rockstar Community and Q/A capabilities. Felt solidly supported throughout Ruler Quilting Academy by HollyAnne and my cohort peers.
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Maureen T.
I loved EVERYTHING about FMQA. At 69, I was a little doubtful I could learn how to free motion quilt [and] I have never been a doodler. But guess what? I am now a dedicated doodler.
HollyAnne’s teaching style and videos are fantastic. I love being able to go back to the course over and over again for a refresher of any of the motifs.
Another wonderful part is being able to post questions and be in contact with others taking the course. There is so much encouragement within the group. It also continues after the course since I have seen so many beautiful quilts stitched by those who had finished the course already. This will go down as one of the very best Christmas gifts my 6 children have given to me.
FAQ
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Each course includes step-by-step video lessons, a downloadable workbook with a final project, weekly live Q&A sessions, and access to a private course community where you can connect with me and other Rockstars, ask questions, and stay motivated.
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When you join the All-Access Membership, you get access to all four courses, Q&A sessions, and community perks for as long as your membership is active. If you need to cancel, just let us know before your next billing cycle—no stress, no strings attached.
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When you join the All-Access Membership, you’ll have access to all courses as long as your membership remains active.
(If you bought one of our Academy courses before July 2025, you get to keep access to it regardless if you sign up for the Membership.)
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You’ll get full access to all video lessons the moment you join. We recommend starting with the Orientation unit, where you’ll find the course workbook, suggested schedule, and tips for getting the most out of the program.
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Live Q&A sessions are held weekly on Wednesdays at 11am ET, and replays are always available inside the course portal if you can’t attend live.
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Beginning August 2025, all Academy courses will be available only through our All-Access Membership.
If you’ve previously purchased a course, you will continue to have access to your purchased courses. -
You’re not alone—many of our students are brand new to free motion or ruler quilting. If you already know the basics of how to use your sewing machine, we’ll take care of the rest. Our step-by-step videos and supportive community make learning fun and beginner-friendly.
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Nope! Our courses are filmed on a domestic sewing machine and a sit-down longarm, and the techniques work on domestic, midarm, and longarm machines. If you’re using a longarm on a frame, you may need to adjust the techniques slightly, and we’re happy to help you with that along the way.
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No, all of our courses focus on hand-guided quilting. We focus on building your skills for custom, creative quilting you guide yourself.
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Not at all. For Free Motion Quilting Academy, all you need is a quilting or hopping foot. For Ruler Quilting Academy, you’ll need a ruler foot and two specific quilting rulers. We offer supply kits to make it easy to grab what you need.
Finish Your Flimsies Inside
Quilting Rockstar University
I am so excited to watch you become a true Quilting Rockstar, just like my previous students.
You deserve a tried and true path to turn your unfinished quilt tops into cozy, quilted treasures. I’m going to show you step by step how to quilt your projects on your own sewing machine, save big on longarming bills, and create the custom quilting of your dreams. Plus, we’re going to have a ton of fun along the way!
All-Access Membership
- Access to all four Quilting Rockstar courses while you’re an active member
- Weekly live Q&A Sessions
- Access to our Members-only community
- Quarterly Custom Quilting Masterclasses
- Monthly Sit & Sew Zoom calls
- 10% off all String & Story shop purchases with special member code