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Fall Embroidery or Applique Quilt

9/30/2016

 
It is finally beginning to feel like fall in Minnesota.  Leaves are starting to turn colors and I am needing to pull out my sweatshirts for more than just the ice rink.

I also love fall fabrics and fall quilts.  In the midst of all my preparation for market, I decided I needed to create a small quilt to celebrate the new season.  Would you like to join me?

For this project, you can choose to either create applique blocks or machine embroidery blocks.  Since I am still having fun playing with EQ Stitch, I will be doing the embroidery version.

If you are not currently using Electric Quilt, I will also provide copies of the line drawings for your use in making the blocks.

Creating the Layout

This first video will show you how to create the layout for the quilt.  The quilt will have only four blocks.  Color the blocks black and the borders in "fall" colors.

Creating the Fall Leaf Block

One of the really cool features of EQ Stitch is how fast it is to create embroidered text.  And you can use any true type fonts on your computer!

This video will share how I created text for the fall quilt.  I also took a motif from the Library, made some minor adjustments and created a stitching design.
Here is my stitched out block.  The design is created in a 4 x 4 hoop.  However I trimmed the block to 5 x 5 to allow for some additional space and the seam allowances.  I had a little bit of a pull issue on the leaf.  So I may need to play a bit more with my embroidery machine - or increase the edge stitching width.

Fall Embroidery Design
F is for Fall Block 1 Designed in EQ Stitch by Kari Schell
Here is a pdf of the block if you wish to applique the block.
Next week I will share the creation of Block 2 for this quilt.

​Featured Product - Come Said the Wind 

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I am offering a sale on the bundled version of Come Said the Wind which includes the two quilting designs.  The bundle is on sale for $15  (that's 50% off the non-bundled prices).  No digital longarm system -- there are also pdfs of the quilting designs that may be copied and resized.  Best of all you can get started today with downloads of everything.
Piecing Pattern: 
The poem in the quilt was written by George Cooper, an American poet who lived from  1838 – 1927.  The large wall hanging finishes to 33”□, while the small one finishes 15” x 12”.  To make construction easier, many sections in the quilt use over-sized piecing along with specialty rulers. If you cannot find the specialty ruler, instructions are provided for use of traditional rulers. Purchase pattern only here.

Maple Leaf Border Design:  This pattern could be used as a border design or an edge to edge pantograph. 

Maple Leaf Triangle and Point to Point Design:  This pattern could be used as a triangle design or a point to point design to fill a series of setting triangles.  It was specifically designed to complement the Come Said the Wind piecing pattern.  It works great in both miniature and larger triangles.

Purchase BUNDLE here for immediate download.
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Happy quilting.

Kari

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Quilting with Electric Quilt Stitch

9/23/2016

 
Lots to share this week.  As promised, this post includes the remaining close-ups of the Summer Games quilt.  

I also am now the proud owner of EQ Stitch!  I am including my initial impressions of the software -- and my first video.  See how easy it is to produce quilting designs for stitching on your embroidery machine.

I am also introducing a number of new digital quilting designs (for both longarm and embroidery systems) for the Summer Games quilt -- with a sale on these new designs.

Summer Games - Quilting 

As a reminder this is the full quilt.
Quilt Designed by Kari Schell
Summer Games Quilt - Patterns Available
Patterns Available for Purchase at On Point Quilter
Rings Medallion with Infinite Circles and Bubble Ring Quilting Designs
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Close Up of Medallion with Medals. Design features Infinite Circles, Bubble Ring and Bubble Swirl Quilting designs.
Pattern available from On Point Quilter
Border Designs featuring Bubble Swirl Quilting design.
Patterns Available from On Point Quilter
Close-up of Medal Blocks featuring Infinite Circles and Bubble Swirl Quilting Designs
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Speed Block quilted with Bubble Ring Design and outlining text.
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Spirit Block quilted with Bubble Ring Design and outlining text.
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Stamina Block quilted with Bubble Ring design and outlining text.
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Strength Block quilted with Bubble Ring design and outlining text.

EQ Stitch

I am now a proud owner of Electric Quilt Stitch.  What is EQ Stitch -- it is an add-on software for Electric Quilt that provides the ability to create designs for your embroidery machine.

​Here are a few observations after beginning to play with EQ Stitch:
  • The drawing tools work exactly like the drawing tools in Electric Quilt.  No learning curve.  
  • I could use my previously created applique and quilting designs - plus (of course) all the applique and quilting designs in the Electric Quilt library.
  • It only took a couple of hours to go through the videos and lessons on EQ Stitch.  Basically the important stuff I learned was how to change the outline, fill and underlay stitches.
  • The stitch out feature is really nice -- allowing you see how your embroidery machine is going to stitch out the design.
  • It didn't have all the bells and whistles of higher end digitizing software.  But the higher end software can run you $1,000+.  EQ Stitch retails for $250.  A great value for a fantastic program!
  • You can use all your fabrics in EQ for coloring "in the hoop" applique.
  • You can audition your created quilting designs directly on your quilt.
  • The designs are only for embroidery machines -- you can't use them on the computerized longarm machines.
If you are interested in learning more, read here.

Electric Quilt Videos - Continuous Quilting Designs and EQ Stitch

My videos this week will include how to create a continuous quilting design in EQ.  

​Part 2 will show how easy it is to add the stitches using EQ Stitch.    

Featured Products - Summer Games Quilting Designs

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Infinite Circles Quilting Design

Block design for the Summer Games quilt.  This is a great design for any square or snowball type of patch.    


Digitized design available for all major quilting and embroidery formats. Embroidery designs are sized at 3.5 x 3.5 and 2.9 x 2.9. 

Introductory sales price of $2.50 (regular $5).

​Purchase here.
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Bubble Ring Quilting Design

Block design for the Summer Games quilt.  The design provides a modern look to the quilting of the interlocking rings.


Digitized design available for all major quilting and embroidery formats. Embroidery designs are sized at 5.6 x 5.6. 

​Introductory sales price of $2.50 (regular $5).

Purchase here.
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Bubble Swirl Quilting Design

Point to Point design for the Summer Games quilt.  This design is perfect for narrow borders desiring a modern look.  The double design would work in larger borders.


A circle design is also included for the corners.

Digitized design available for all major quilting and embroidery formats. Embroidery design is sized at 1 x 10.  Double design is 2.3 x 10.  Circle is 2.5 x 2.5. 


​Introductory sales price of $2.50 (regular $5).

Purchase here.
Happy quilting.

Kari

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Quilting Summer Games

9/16/2016

 
My Summer Games quilt is finished.  I completed the binding in my hotel room in Denver and showed the quilt to those at the Electric Quilt Academy during my lecture on Friday night.  And now I would like to share it with you.

By the way, I am totally sold on the 3 day immersion program for expanding your Electric Quilt skills.  I taught the beginner class. My students were awesome and by the end were confidently drafting blocks in Easy Draw, importing fabrics from the internet and even creating a Row by Row quilt.

It was also great having Electric Quilt staff in the classroom to answer questions and assist students as well.

Back to the Summer Games quilt.
Patterns Available from On Point Quilter
Summer Games Quilt by Kari Schell
This week I thought I would share close ups of the quilted sporting blocks.  When quilting these blocks, I tried to come up with textures that would complement the design.  I outlined many of the shapes.  Most of the work was done freehand.  This technique works equally well on longarm machines and domestic sewing machines.  There are some wobbles as a result -- but I don't think it detracts from the overall look of the quilt.
Paper Piecing Design by On Point Quilter
Archery Quilt Block with Straight Line Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Badminton Quilt Block with Echoed Fan Background Quilting
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Basketball Quilt Block with Wavy Line Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Boxing Quilt Block with Stitching around Boxing Mitts and Wavy lines between the Boxing Rings
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Cycling Quilt Block. Repeated the Wheel Quilting Design in the Background. Block by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Diving Block with Wavy Line Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Equestrian Block with Loop Quilting in the Background by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Fencing Quilt Block with Jagged Line Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Golf Quilt Block with Clamshell Quilting \ and Grass Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Gymnastics Quilt Block with Straight Line Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Sailing Quilt Block with Spiral Quilting and Continuous Curves in the Waves by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Volleyball Quilt Block with Elongated Loop Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Swimming Quilt Block with Wavy Line and Spiral Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Table Tennis Quilt Block with Flames Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Tennis Quilt Block with Echoed Circles Quilting by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Volleyball Quilt Block with Stitch in the Ditch by Kari Schell
If you would like the piecing instructions for any of these blocks, they are available in my store.
Next week I will share how I created some of the specialized quilting designs for the other blocks.

Northwoods Loon Class at Gruebers

Just a reminder I will be teaching a class on paper piecing the Northwoods Loon quilt on September 24th at Grueber's Quilt Shop in St. Cloud MN.   That is next Saturday. 

I would love to see you there.  

Make sure to call them to register for this class.
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Northwoods Loon Quilt by Kari Schell. Pattern Available.

Featured Product - Come Said the Wind 

Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Come Said the Wind Wall Quilt by Kari Schell
Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Come Said the Wind Small Quilt by Kari Schell
The leaves will be turning shortly -- and it is time to display my Come Said the Wind quilts.  

For my followers, I am offering a sale on the bundled version of 
Come Said the Wind which includes the two quilting designs.  The bundle is on sale for $15  (that's 50% off the non-bundled prices).  No digital longarm system -- there are also pdfs of the quilting designs that may be copied and resized.  Best of all you can get started today with downloads of everything.
Piecing Pattern: 
The poem in the quilt was written by George Cooper, an American poet who lived from  1838 – 1927.  The large wall hanging finishes to 33”□, while the small one finishes 15” x 12”.  To make construction easier, many sections in the quilt use over-sized piecing along with specialty rulers. If you cannot find the specialty ruler, instructions are provided for use of traditional rulers. Purchase pattern only here.

Maple Leaf Border Design:  This pattern could be used as a border design or an edge to edge pantograph. 

Maple Leaf Triangle and Point to Point Design:  This pattern could be used as a triangle design or a point to point design to fill a series of setting triangles.  It was specifically designed to complement the Come Said the Wind piecing pattern.  It works great in both miniature and larger triangles.

Purchase BUNDLE here for immediate download.
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Happy quilting.

Kari

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Saving Money with Electric Quilt

9/7/2016

 
Did you know that Electric Quilt can actually save you money? As quilting fanatics, one of our biggest recurring expenses is fabric purchases.   After I purchase the fabric, how do I make sure it will actually work well in my quilt?  

Some of my go to quilt patterns for quick and easy gifts are Bunnie Cleland’s Triangle Frenzy® quilts.  You can purchase her patterns on her website or through your local quilt shop. I highly recommend purchasing her pattern as her instructions for piecing her quilts are superb.

When I originally purchased fabric for the quilt, I stared at it for weeks – trying to envision what it would look like all cut up.  I finally realized I needed the help of Electric Quilt to test the fabric layout.

This video was originally published over a year ago.  But the concept remains relevant today.
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I will take you through the whole process including drafting the hexagon blocks, figuring out the size of the blocks, setting the blocks using "custom set", importing cropping and resizing the border fabric in the image tab and finally "rotating and fussy cutting" the fabric in the final quilt layout.
Here is the link to the online calculator referenced in the video for figuring out the length of your block.

Here is the quilt as designed in EQ.
Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Triangle Frenzy Quilt Drafted in Electric Quilt for Auditioning Fabric
Here are my finished quilts.  ​I was able to make both of these quilts from two yards of fabric.
Electric Quilt Video by Kari Schell
Triangle Frenzy Table Runner made by Kari Schell
Electric Quilt Video available from On Point Quilter
Triangle Frenzy Table Topper Made by Kari Schell

Featured Pattern - Northwoods Loon

Watching a majestic loon on a serene lake will calm your soul. Carry this scene into your home with easy (and incredibly accurate) paper piecing techniques.  The wall quilt finishes 27″ x 25″.

Hot off the press -- the Northwoods Loon quilt pattern is now available for purchase!

One of the sample quilts was done in batiks and the other using the just released MN Shop Hop fabric -- the Mosquito fabric was too hard to resist.
Paper Pieced Instructions by On Point Quilter
Northwoods Loon in Batiks by Kari Schell
Paper Piecing Pattern by On Point Quilter
Northwoods Loon by Kari Schell in MN Shop Hop Fabrics
I will be teaching a class on paper piecing the Northwoods Loon quilt on September 24th at Grueber's Quilt Shop ini St. Cloud MN.  I would love to see you there.  Read more here.

Purchase a physical copy of the pattern (mailed to you).  This is includes a sufficient number of foundation patterns on newsprint to complete the quilt.

Purchase a download copy of the pattern.
Happy Quilting.

Kari

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Tennis Summer Games Block 22

9/2/2016

 
This is the final block in our Summer Games series.  I'm excited that my quilt top is done.  Now to find time to get it quilted.
Tennis Pattern Available from On Point Quilter
Tennis Paper Pieced Block by Kari Schell
This block is actually a variation of the badminton block.  I needed to change the base of the racket, remove the birdie and add a tennis ball.

You may use this block to replace one of the blocks in the Summer Games quilt.  Or create a mini-quilt and let this block be a star.  (Note that their are no instructions given for the mini-quilt.  It was just an Electric Quilt play-time quilt.)
Tennis Quilt Drafted in Electric Quilt
Mini Quilt Using the Tennis Block by Kari Schell
Click here to purchase and download the block pattern for paper piecing.  Pattern includes over-sized cutting instructions and piecing diagram.  Please make sure to verify that you are printing actual size (no scaling).  In your printer options you may need to uncheck "print to page".
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Click here to purchase other block patterns.
 

Drafting the Tennis Block in Electric Quilt

Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Tennis Block Drafted in Electric Quilt
Block>New Block>Easy Draw Plus Patch Draw

Import Image for Tracing in the Tracing Image tab.

Easy Draw Tab Settings
Block Width and Height:  12 x 12

Snapping Options:  Snap to Lines and Arcs of Drawing only

Select the Line tool and draw lines to divide into four major segments.
Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Sectioning the Tennis Block in Electric Quilt
Use the line tool and trace lines for each of the segments.  Ignore the racket's string for now.  

Add to Segment after completing each segment.
Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Tracing the Tennis Block in Electric Quilt
Print>Foundation Pattern. 
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Check both the Sections and Numbering tabs and make any adjustments at this point.  If the sections are not correct, select Start Over and pick all the the pieces you want included in the section and select Group. 
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Add to Sketchbook.

​Use this version for printing the Foundation Patterns to piece the block.
Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Checking the Foundations in Electric Quilt
Go to the Applique Tab.  Click on the Pick tool and turn all of the Snapping Options off.

Use the Line tool and draw each of the Strings as a separate line.

Zoom in and use the Shape tool to fine tune the placement of each of the lines.

Add to Sketchbook.

Save.
Electric Quilt Tutorial by Kari Schell
Adding the Racket Strings in the Applique Tab

Back to School

In MN, most of our schools start the Tuesday after Labor Day.  Are you looking to learn something new during this school year?  Why not enroll in an Electric Quilt University class?  A new session of Small Quilts with a Twist - Octagon Table Runners is now open.
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This is a 2-week course complete with illustrated, printable lessons and videos covering every step. The videos are posted throughout the lessons so you can read first, then watch the video, or vice versa. You can stream them right away, or download each video to your computer to watch later.
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Click here to register.
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Kari

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