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Have you ever wondered how an Electric Quilt challenge works?
In addition to sharing the results of a recent Tech Know Quilters Masters challenge, I will also provide you a video tutorial on drafting my blocks and quilt for the challenge. Scroll down for the tutorial. It's All About Lines Tech Know Quilters Masters Challenge
During Week 2 of the challenge, they were challenged to draw one additional line from one edge or corner to another. Take what is on one side of the line and redraft the section as a new block.
During Week 3, they were challenged to combine their two blocks in a quilt. They could use multiple copies of either of the blocks and could add different colorations or change the sizes of the blocks. Spacers or plain blocks were allowed. You must be able to identify each of the two blocks in the quilt.
Here are the blocks and quilts that were posted in the Tech Know Quilter private Facebook group.
This is an amazing group of designers who are expressing their creativity using Electric Quilt 8. Mary Groesbeck
Elly da Silva
Renae Butler
Renae started with two different blocks (each with 8 lines)
Kristy Goodin Soard
Denise Mohler
Roxanna Khoury
Lynne Maramieri
Katherine Martin
Edith Craig
Here is my Challenge quilt. I have left the grid marks showing, so that you can see where my blocks are. I used Special Effects 15 for the base, set my initial blocks in the on-point squares, used 4 of my quarter square triangles to make the big squares, and my half blocks in the smaller squares. Another of my half blocks was used as rectangles in the border, rotating to make the triangular pattern. An additional corner square was drafted for the outside corners.
Terry McCaskey
Dianna Carter
Brigitte Lee
Julie Pedersen
Curryanne Hostetler
Candy Huddleston
Want to know more about Tech Know Quilter Masters?
Tech Know Quilters members are eligible for the Masters program after completing 12 months of Tech Know Quilter classes. Masters members receive fewer lessons each month, with more time to devote to their own projects and challenges. Drop me a note if you have completed over 12 months of Tech Know Quilters and are interested in learning more about the Masters program. You can learn more about the regular Tech Know Quilters membership program and sign up for the wait list for the next open enrollment period here. Drafting an Eight Line Block and Quilt EQ8 Tutorial
I love to join in the challenges. Unfortunately, I did not get started on my challenge until two days ago. And I had no recollection on what I was originally planning.
I did realize that this challenge could literally be completed in less than a couple of hours -- and that included auditioning a number of fabric collections. I ended up using Willoughby by Maywood Studio for coloring the blocks and quilts. It is the free download from Do You EQ for September 2024.
As you will see in the video, there is a super fast technique for creating both half and quarter blocks in EasyDraw.
When working with blocks of different sizes, I like to use Custom Set. It gives me the greatest amount of flexibility when it comes to placing the blocks on the worktable. It is also super simple to add spacer blocks to fill in the holes.
I did two different versions of the basic quilt -- as I wanted to see if I preferred the option with (or without) the added borders.
Once you get started, it is fun to keep playing.
In this version, I included a 3/4 block in the corners -- along with additional full blocks (in a different coloration). 
Karis 8 Line Block - Quilt 3
Which do you prefer?
I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the 8 line block. Post pictures in the Learning EQ Facebook group.
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When I think of Labor Day, I think of picnics, barbeques, and a last trip to celebrate the end of summer.
Or that it is back to school time for many. I found it fascinating to learn a little bit more about origin of Labor Day in the US.
According to the Department of Labor, Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September. Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.
When doing a search for Labor Day quilts, I couldn't find any -- so I decided to design one of my own. Using Electric Quilt 8 (of course). For the quilt I decided to include a five pointed applique star decorated with "flag fabrics" as recognition that this is a federal holiday in the US. I also decided to include a variety of tools -- as they represent items used by many of the early workers in the US. Fortunately, I found blocks that would work in the EQ8 Library under Foundation Pieced>Tools.
For coloring the blocks and quilt, I used:
Learn how to draft the block and quilt in this video.
Here is my final quilt.
Pick a text that is available on your computer (and is available in your drop down under the EQ Typeface options). I used a font called Permanent Marker. I am not sure of the source, but I liked the more casual look and feel for this quilt. 
Labor Day Quilt
Of course this star would not need to be just for Labor Day. I would love to see what you choose to do with it.
I've set up a post in the Learning EQ Facebook group, where you can share pictures of your quilt(s).
A four day flash sale for Tech Know Quilters will be starting on Monday, August 26, 2024. To get information, make sure to subscribe to my On Point Quilter newsletter.
PolyDraw Wagon Wheels - New Block and Quilt
The blocks and quilt I am sharing today were designed by Mary Groesbeck. Mary is a pattern designer, longarm quilter and a member of my Tech Know Quilters membership program. Check out some of Mary’s other work on her website.
If you have used PolyDraw in Electric Quilt 8, you may have noticed that nodes can only be placed at intersections of a grid. That can make it a bit of a challenge when a block needs to combine two different grids.
The Wagon Wheel block has aspects of a circular grid -- but the layout has sashing in the center of the block. This sashing cannot be part of the circular grid. So for that we will need to use the rectangle grid. Sound confusing. It really isn't. Check out the video tutorial and see how you can combine those grids for the Wagon Wheels block and quilt.
Here are the blocks from the video.
Here are two quilts -- the one I drew during the video and Mary's original quilt.
I would love to see what you do with the Wagon Wheel block. Feel free to share pictures in the Learning EQ8 Facebook group.
Tech Know Quilter Showcase
Enjoy seeing how Tech Know Quilter members stretch themselves to create new blocks and quilts using Electric Quilt 8.
It is always fun seeing how they chose to take what they are learning in the classes to the next level.
Do you have a favorite golfer in your life?
They are going to love this mini-quilt (or possibly a placemat). And it is super easy to make. Start by creating the golf block. This was designed for my Summer Games EQ8 Challenge. This block is conducive to foundation piecing. Would you like the pattern? You can purchase it at my online store for only $2.50.
Here is the image you can use for tracing.
Golf Image for Tracing
Enjoy the video tutorial on drafting the foundation friendly block.
Then create a quilt layout.
I decided to add two additional blocks:
Both these blocks could be foundation pieced -- or rotary cut. Your choice! Learn how to create the additional blocks and quilt in this tutorial.
Here are the blocks and quilt from the video.
 Golf Mini-Quilt Designed in EQ8
The quilt finishes 12-1/2" x 9". The perfect size for a mini-quilt (or placemat).
I would love to see what you do with the golf block. Post pictures in the Learning EQ Facebook Group.
Here is my finished quilt block.
Golf Finished Block by Kari Schell
The Paris Olympics are wrapping up this weekend -- and so is the opportunity to purchase the Summer Games EQ8 Challenge class at 80% off.
Included in the class:
Final chance to to purchase the entire class for $21.99 (value $243.50). The sale ends Monday, August 12, 2024! 
On Sale for $21.99 through August 12.
Fencing EQ8 Tutorial
Fencing’s origins can be found in swordplay, which has been practiced for thousands of years—as evidenced by the discovery of carvings depicting fencers that date to around 1190 BCE which were discovered in a temple near Luxor, Egypt.
Fencing was among the nine sports on the 1896 Olympic program. The Athens competition drew Greek royalty, including King George I. Foil expert Leon Pyrgos, the son of a former fencing master in the army, became Greece's first gold medalist of the modern Games. In fencing, two athletes holding a weapon in one hand face each other to strike their opponent on a valid target of the body. The rules differ depending on which of the three weapons is being used: foil, épée and sabre. Save the fencing tracing image on your computer. 
Fencing Image for Tracing
Watch the Fencing video tutorial.
Post a picture of your design on Facebook.
Here is my pieced fencing block.
Are you ready to purchase the entire Summer Games series -- with 24 blocks plus quilt layouts?
As a reminder the $21.99 sale price ends Monday -- August 12, 2024.
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