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Since Easter is this weekend, I decided to keep things simple. My Easter Basket quilt has only three blocks plus an auto-border. It was a perfect opportunity to play with a new fabric collection. Before checking out the lesson, make sure to register for the free live EQ8 webinar happening next Saturday. I am looking forward to sharing a new project (along with the insights in using Electric Quilt 8) in a live setting. If you can't make the live on Saturday, I will be doing another live presentation on Monday. Magic Half Square Triangles EQ8 Webinar Registration Now Open Half-square triangles (HSTs) are a fundamental quilting block unit, easily created by sewing two squares of fabric together and then cutting them diagonally. They are versatile and used in countless quilt patterns, offering endless possibilities for creating diverse designs. Unfortunately we often consider designs created with Half Square triangle units boring. You will never think that again! Learn my solution for creating new and original blocks using Half Square triangle units and Electric Quilt 8. Imagine a world where you can:
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Easter Baskets EQ8 Tutorial
BlocksThere are three simple to draft blocks for this quilt. I am guessing the first two are in the EQ8 Library -- but I find it much faster to draft the block than figure out where it is in the library.
QuiltThe quilt was set in a horizontal layout. Set the three blocks in the quilt. Rotate the basket blocks so the base faces in.
Here is the video tutorial. Here is my final quilt. It finishes at 30" x 30". You could use it as a small wall hanging. Or it could adorn your table.  Easter Baskets Quilt Drafted using EQ8 Here is my completed quilt -- done in Polka Dot fabrics. I liked the "cheery" colors for spring.  Easter Baskets Quilt Pieced and Quilted by Kari Schell I look forward to seeing your Easter Baskets quilt. What will you do to personalize the design? Please feel free to post in the Learning EQ Facebook group.
In my classes and Tech Know Quilter's program, I love to encourage students through challenges.
In this blog post, I will share:
Tech Know Quilters Month End Showcase
Here are some recently completed projects from Tech Know Quilter members.
Tech Know Quilters is a membership of Electric Quilt 8 owners who are mastering Electric Quilt through online training. At the end of each month, they were encouraged to apply what they learned and to share a favorite quilt or picture. If you are interested in joining Tech Know Quilters, please send me a note.
Design Your Own 9 Patch with EQ8 Spotlight
My new Design Your Own 9 Patch with EQ8 Class continues. There have been some great designs posted in our private group this week -- including the following:
Would you like to join us?
Favorite Quilt Challenge
In February, Tech Know Quilter Master's members were encouraged to share a favorite quilt they actually constructed. For a twist, I asked them to select someone else's quilt and draft blocks and a quilt inspired by the constructed quilt.
The class for February Masters was a pretty intense one, so not as many participated in the challenge. But those who did, came up with awesome interpretations of their inspiration quilts.
Pat Harkins Lone Star Variation
As I was putting together this blog post, I decided to take the Master's challenge. My inspiration quilt was one submitted by Pat Harkins, Tech Know Quilter Masters member.
For my variation of her quilt, I decided to miniaturize the quilt (and created only 1/4 of the design.)
In the Block Worktable, there is an option to merge two blocks together. So I was able to put the 16 patch block in the frame. Here are my two final colorations of blocks in the frame.
In analyzing Pat's border, I decided to draft as a row of flying geese units. I drafted at 24" x 4". Here are the two colorations.
Flying Geese Block - Coloration 1
Flying Geese Block - Coloration 2
Before adding the flying geese block to the quilt, I realized I needed to resize the quilt to 28"". This will give me the perfect space for two 24" x 4" blocks (one horizontal and one vertical).
I overlayed this unit on Layer 2 -- which puts it on top of what was designed on Layer 1. Piecing Tip: To piece the design, I would piece the background as drafted and then chop off 3-1/2" of background fabric on the top and left edges. Then add the flying geese blocks. Everything should fit together beautifully.
Here is my drafted quilt.
Lone Star Variation Created by Kari Schell using EQ8
Watch the video tutorial for more information on how to draft this quilt using EQ8.
There is so much you could do with this layout -- replacing the 16 patch with another simple block. Or add a fourth pieced block to each star point. (You would need to move the borders if you select the second option.)
I would love to see what you decide to create. If you would like to share your creation, I've set up a post in the Learning EQ Facebook group.
Design Your Own 9 Patch with EQ8
My new Design Your Own 9 Patch with EQ8 Class started this week. There have been some great designs posted in our private group -- including the following:
Sherri Edwards created 3 blocks along with quilts for all three of them.
Would you like to join us? You can learn about the class here.
Federal Chain Unequal 9 Patch Block and Quilt EQ8 Tutorial
On Facebook this week, I saw an antique quilt which was called a Federal Chain Quilt. You can see a picture of the quilt here.
I looked and found a couple of Federal Chain blocks on BlockBase+ -- but they really didn't seem to match the antique quilt.
Bonus Tip: For the border, I calculated the border size by taking the size of the center and dividing it by the number of blocks in the border. (36" / 16 blocks = 2.25)
Often I will experiment with number of blocks in border until I find a size that looks good with my center. And then true it up with a formal calculation.
Check out the video for the full tutorial.
Here was my final quilt.
Federal Chain Quilt Drafted using EQ8 by Kari Schell
I think those hexagon spaces are calling for some custom quilting. What would you put in them?
I am curious what you will do with the Federal Chain block. Post a picture in the Learning EQ Facebook group. I've set up a dedicated post for your pictures.
Make sure to learn more about the Design Your Own 9 Patch Quilt class as well.
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