For those that missed my post from a couple of weeks ago, I am embarking on a journey this summer to play with half square triangles. And not just the plain half square triangle.
In Part 1, I played with dressing up my triangles. If you missed the post, you can catch up here.
A number of you submitted your own half square triangle blocks. Let me share them with you.
For Part 2 of the challenge, combine one of your half square triangle blocks with another one. I will share how to do this in this weeks video.
From there, I created a number of settings for this new blocks. I don't know about you, but this can get very addictive.
For those that would like to join the challenge, I would love to see one of your quilt designs. You can either send me the Electric Quilt file, or an exported image of your quilt.
I will share any submitted quilts in a future blog post.
One of our typical family vacations when I was growing up was a quick trip to Canada. Although there was a border crossing (an exciting part of the journey) there was no need for passports and we enjoyed picking up a couple of things that we couldn't get in the states.
So to celebrate Flag Day (June 14th in the United States), I decided to create two flags. One for the US and one for Canada. I also decided to make the flags "wave". In my EQ tutorial this week I will share my tricks for doing this. You may also download a free applique pattern for the block. Just click on the block for the download.
My quilt incorporating both flags is entitled Border Crossing.
Drafting Easy Draw Blocks Using EQ7
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Learn the tricks to get it right! New instructor led online class starts Thursday, June 15th. Three 90 minute sessions. Cost: $80
What are your thoughts when you need to make a half square triangle unit in a quilt?
What about when you need to make 500 or even 1000 of them.
I decided this post would be dedicated to bringing back respect for the half square triangle. But in order to do so, it needs a little bit of dressing up.
So I gave myself a challenge to create 12 dressed up half square triangles. Here were my "rules":
Here are my blocks.
Here is my challenge for you (if you choose to accept it).
Hint -- here are the settings I used for drafting all of the blocks. Very basic!
If you would like to share one of your new blocks with my blog readers, please send me an Electric Quilt file with your favorite dressed up block by June 11th.
Over the summer I plan to share a number of posts on playing with these blocks. That's all I plan to say for now. :)
But trust me -- it will be fun. Online Classes Starting in June
There are a few seats left in both of these classes. Sign up now to join the fun.
Drafting Easy Draw Blocks using EQ7
Have you ever found the “perfect” block online. But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. This instructor led online class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt. Class starts Thursday, June 15th.
Cost: $80
Foundation Drawing Using EQ7
Be the first to learn the ins and outs of creating foundation patterns for paper piecing. This brand new instructor led online class starts Monday, June 5, 2017.
Cost: $100
This week found me playing in Easy Draw. Enjoy the Electric Quilt tutorial below on Nine Patch Merged Blocks. If you wish to expand your Easy Draw skill set, I have two classes starting in June.
Drafting Easy Draw Blocks using EQ7
Have you ever found the “perfect” block online. But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. This instructor led online class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt. Class starts Thursday, June 15th.
Cost: $80
I will also be teaching this class at the MN Quilt Show in Duluth -- June 9th. This class still has openings.
Foundation Drawing Using EQ7
Be the first to learn the ins and outs of creating foundation patterns for paper piecing. This brand new instructor led online class starts Monday, June 5, 2017.
Cost: $100
Bonus: Enroll by May 31 and receive a 20 minute private consultation with Kari to draft a foundation pattern from your own favorite photograph.
Merged 9 Patch Blocks Plus Quilts
One thing that is fun to do when creating new blocks is to combine two blocks together (or maybe even three).
This week I played with taking a couple of blocks and setting them into a 9 patch block.
I could have set up a 15 x 15 grid and redrafted everything. But I was looking for an easier way. Two challenges I needed to overcome were:
When meeting with a private client yesterday, the light bulb came on and I realized how I could make the merge block feature work on a nine-patch. I will share how in this weeks Electric Quilt video tutorial.
Here are the two quilts shared in the video.
Here is another combination that I successfully tested with the technique.
Layout for this was On Point.
Settings: Block Size: 15 x 15 Border #1: 1.75" Long Horizontal Border #2: Border Blocks 5", 6 blocks horizontal and vertical
Fabrics used in these quilts were all from Andover's Floral Spendor collection.
Enrollment is now open for my next two Electric Quilt online classes. Foundation Design will be a brand new class on creating patterns suited for foundation or paper piecing. Easy Draw will assist you in learning how to draft blocks using the Easy Draw worktable in Electric Quilt.
Read more below.
While in North Dakota last weekend my niece Josie (age 8) decided she wanted to design a quilt of her own in Electric Quilt.
Here was her first project -- a little complex (but very artsy).
After playing with Easy Draw, I introduced her to the block library. After looking at some of the options, she decided to create a quilt with her name on it.
I am very excited at what Josie was able to accomplish with a little direction and coaching.
When Tania (my sister-in-law) saw the design, she decided she wanted to piece the quilt and display it in Josie's room. We made a quick trip to the two quilt shops in Bismarck (for fabric and an Add-A-Quarter ruler). When we got back I made a few modifications to the blocks to make them foundation friendly and provided Tania a lesson in foundation piecing.
She did really well completing her first block. I called her this week to see how the rest of the quilt was progressing -- and she noted that the top was done and was hoping to quilt it next week! I think she did a fantastic job and I love the slight design changes she made to the setting as well.
For my Electric Quilt tutorial, I will share my process for making the Electric Quilt alphabet blocks foundation friendly and how to create the elongated sashing/border around each of the letters.
Are you ready to make your own name quilt? I would love to see your design.
Foundation Drawing Using EQ7
Be the first to learn the ins and outs of creating foundation patterns for paper piecing. This brand new instructor led online class starts June 5, 2017.
Cost: $100
Bonus: Enroll by May 31 and receive a 20 minute private consultation with Kari to draft a foundation pattern from your own favorite photograph.
Drafting Easy Draw Blocks using EQ7
Have you ever found the “perfect” block online. But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. This class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt.
Cost: $80
Last Chance for Discount on Row by Row Webinar
The replay of the row by row webinar (held last week) is currently on sale for $20. At the end of the month the price goes up to $30.
Learn tips for designing your row by row quilt in EQ7. Plus learn my tips for integrating your work in EQ7 into pattern instructions in Word. If you are contemplating writing your own pattern -- this webinar is packed with information to get you started. |
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