Kari Schell On Point Quilter Blog

Easter Egg Blocks

3/30/2018

eLearn how to create an Easter Egg foundation block and then use Serendipity to merge the block with other blocks to create one of a kind Easter eggs in my latest EQ8 tutorial. I will also share with you what to do when a foundation doesn't group correctly.

Here are a few of my Easter egg blocks. Wouldn't you like to hunt for eggs with these quilt blocks on them?

I used a few of the blocks from my Tech Know Quilter's Kaleidoscope and Tech Know Quilter's Medallion's classes in my blocks.

What blocks will you incorporate in your Easter egg foundations?

Here is the foundation you can import for tracing. Right click on the image and save in My EQ8>Images folder on your computer. The video will share with you how to import it into EQ once it is saved to your Images folder..

Facebook Live Replay

I made it through my first Facebook live and learned a lot going through the process. Thank to many of you who joined me as I revealed the quilts that will be completed during the Mix and Match Medallion borders.

I have also made a few projects from this class and shared those finished quilts as well during the Facebook Live. A special bonus for those in the Mix and Match Medallion borders class -- a quilt pattern for you to follow to make these quilts.

If you would like to watch the replay of the Facebook Live, click here.

Last Chance to Register for April Tech Know Quilters Sessions

This class is focused on first designing borders using some of the basic border tools in EQ and then advancing to creating your own semi-custom layout. We will them cover how to make borders that are actually easy to piece along with creating continuous borders such as clamshells and braids.

All of this will be presented in 13 Easy Peasy video tutorials of 5-10 minutes. A video tutorial plus detailed step by step instructions will be sent to your inbox every Monday/Wednesday and Friday.

Cost: $30. For added savings, you may purchase a block or 3 or 6 months.

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If you would prefer to start with a different Tech Know Quilters class, please feel free to drop me a note after your purchase.

Individual Tech Know Quilters classes may be purchased for $40 here. (These purchases are not tied to the subscription program.)

Happy quilting.

Kari

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Tech Know Quilters EQ8 Virtual Quilt Show

3/24/2018

Every time I go to the Tech Know Quilter's private Facebook group, I get excited looking at what members are creating. Let me share a few of their shared class projects -- plus what else they are working on -- in an Electric Quilt 8 virtual quilt show.

Click on the video and sit back and enjoy the virtual show.

New Tech Know Quilters Training Starts April 2, 2018

Would you like to join the fun?

You can choose the latest class, Mix and Match Medallion Borders, or start from the beginning when you enroll in the Tech Know Quilters EQ8 Membership Studio.

Enroll in Tech Know Quilters Subscription Program

If you would like to sign up for the monthly membership program, there are three payment options:

$30 per month
$79.98 for three months (savings of 11%)
$150 for six months (savings of 17%)

You can choose to start with the latest offering with the medallion borders class or start at the beginning. It is your choice! Register now.

Not yet ready for the membership program. You may purchase the medallion borders class as a stand-alone class for $40 here.

Tech Know Quilters Mix and Match Medallion Borders

Kari's First Facebook Live Event

Would you like to see all the projects included in Mix and Match Medallion Borders? Join me for my very first Facebook Live on Wednesday evening at 6:15 Central Daylight Time.

Click here to sign up for a reminder.

Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

Are you just getting started with Electric Quilt 8 and need some help?

Shoot for the Stars is designed to get you started with Electric Quilt 8 through training delivered straight to your inbox. This series includes 14 short (ie. 5-10 minute) videos delivered over the course of a month allowing you to learn the basics of this complex program in bite size increments.

The class is currently on sale for $25 (regular $35). Join now.

Celtic Knot Design Tutorial

3/17/2018

Celtic Know Design Created by Kari Schell

Celtic Love Knot

Celtic knots are an Irish symbol you’ll find everywhere.

These knots are complete loops that have no start or finish and could be said to represent eternity whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or love.

Only one thread is used in each design which symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected.

In my Electric Quilt 8 video tutorial I will share a fun way to draw your own celtic knot design in EQ.

The design I chose was the Celtic Love Knot one of the oldest and simplest designs.

Once designed, add to your favorite quilt.

Celtic Knot Irish Chain Quilt designed by Kari Schell using EQ8.

Are You Ready to Design Your Next Quilt in Electric Quilt?

Check out the individual EQ8 (and EQ7) class offerings here. There are current five different EQ8 classes to choose from. All training will be emailed to your inbox and may be completed at your convenience.

If you want them all, consider enrolling in the Tech Know Quilters EQ8 Membership Studio here.

I would love to assist you in designing the quilt of your dreams.

Purchase EQ8 Upgrade with Training Only $109.95

Irish Chain Variations

3/10/2018

During the last blog post, I shared with you how to draft a traditional Double Irish Chain quilt. If you missed the tutorial, you can still catch it here.

This week I decided I want to freshen up the quilt with a number of new blocks. Check out both my design thoughts and how to draft the blocks and quilts in the video tutorial.