This week has found me in production mode for the Tech Know Quilters Modern Quilts class that will be premiering  in July.  I already had enough blocks and quilts for two classes on the topic, but I decided to check out my local library for other books on the topic.  

One intriguing concept shared by Victoria Findlay Wolfe was on creating improvisational fabric.  As I was reviewing her book, 15 Minutes of Play, I began thinking about how we could simulate improvisational fabric within EQ8.

Let me share how I chose to do this in this weeks Electric Quilt video tutorial.

Here are the quilts I designed using this concept.

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Here are a few of the quilts posted on the Tech Know Quilter's Facebook group this week.  The group is mastering PolyDraw with a variety of fun blocks and quilts.

I love working with a collection of red, white and blue fabrics in a quilt.  In the video tutorial this week, I combine the American Heritage collection designed by Dani Magstad for Riley Blake with a Stars and Stripes door hanger I designed in Electric Quilt.

Here are a few options for this quilt.

Did you enjoy the introduction to  PolyDraw in this video? 

​In Tech Know Quilter's this month, many members are working on a variety of PolyDraw blocks and are learning to master this set of tools in Electric Quilt.  If you would like to expand your EQ8 skillset, you are welcome to join the Tech Know Quilters membership program..

Last month I presented a lesson for two twisted log cabin blocks in the Bargello Quilt class.  These were not easy blocks.  I was impressed on how many students took up the challenge and completed these blocks and set them in a quilt.  Check out their quilts -- plus a number of additional quilts posted in the private Facebook group.

In the Tech Know Quilter's Bargello class during May, we explored producing many different types of Bargello blocks and quilts.  One quilt that was explored was a modern bargello.

Here was the block and quilt I presented to the group for inspiration.

I was super excited to see what the Tech Know Quilter members are doing with this particular concept.  Some used my block and my quilt -- others branched out to do their own thing.  Check out their Modern Bargello designs.

I think you will agree that EQ8 can definitely be used for modern quilt design.

Aren't these an awesome group of modern quilt designs?  And all done with Electric Quilt 8.

No matter what you experience level with Electric Quilt 8 -- we are looking forward to your joining us.  We have a new class that started on Friday.  Introduction to PolyDraw. 
Aren't you excited to begin making progress on your own Electric Quilt journey?

​You can read more about the program here.

Have you been wondering if Electric Quilt 8 is for you?  I will be sharing information on EQ8 plus a few of my quilts designed in EQ8 with the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild.  I've even modified my lecture to talk about how EQ8 can be used for modern quilts.

Meeting is June 21 at 7:00 pm at the Textile Center (3000 University Ave SE).  Lecture is $5 for those not in the guild. 

​I would love to see you there.

 Check out the slideshow for a sample of some of the latest Electric Quilt creations shared in the Tech Know Quilter's Facebook group this last week.

Would you like to see my Facebook live reveal of the newest class offering in Tech Know Quilters?  Watch here.

Similar to EasyDraw, PolyDraw creates pieced blocks.  However the difference stops there.  Within PolyDraw you will draw complete patches rather than a series of intersecting lines and arcs.  In this class you will explore blocks that work better in PolyDraw along with a number of custom set quilt designs to highlight these blocks.

​All of this will be presented in 13 Easy Peasy video tutorials of 5-10 minutes. 

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