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Harvest Stars

10/26/2019

 
Included in this blog post:
  • Harvest Stars EQ8 Video Tutorial
  • Instructions for constructing the Harvest Star block using Folded Corners
  • Tech Know Quilters Virtual Quilt Show

Harvest Stars EQ8 Tutorial

Learn to draft an easy asymmetrical block, color it with a All Hallows Eve, a fabric collection by Fig Tree Design that was produced by Moda.  Then use Symmetry in Electric Quilt 8 to audition various rotations of the blocks.

I think this creates a great quilt to celebrate harvest time -- or Halloween.
Here is the block and quilts, I saved during the video tutorial.
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Harvest Star Block by Kari Schell
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Harvest Stars by Kari Schell Rotation 1
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Harvest Stars by Kari Schell Rotation 2
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Harvest Stars by Kari Schell Rotation 3
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Harvest Stars by Kari Schell Rotation 4

Harvest Stars Block Construction using Folded Corners

I often receive questions on how I would approach piecing a particular block.  For this block, the most efficient cutting chart is not the one produced by Electric Quilt. 

Instead I would cut squares and rectangles as noted in the annotated diagram below.  
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Cutting chart for 6 inch Harvest Star block by Kari Schell
FC is my abbreviation for Folded Corner.  It is a square piece of fabric that is sewn onto another square or a rectangle.  

If you haven't used folded corners, it is a very efficient want to work with patches with 45 degree angles.  Here is how to construct a folded corner.
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After adding the Folded Corners on the square and rectangular base units, combine units per diagram below.
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Harvest Star Assembly

Tech Know Quilters September Showcase

Current Tech Know Quilter members were challenged to apply what they learned at the end of their September class.  As you can see, they learned a lot!
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Nancy Messuri I have been playing with PolyDraw, and for the challenge I decided to combine the the Star grid, which I have yet a lot to learn about, and the Circle grid. I have really enjoyed the TKQ Introduction to PolyDraw class and would love to have an advanced course on this.
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Nancy Messuri Playing with the Arc tool.
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Roseanne Nelson I was inspired to create a pattern and then sew it using up a fat quarter bundle that I received. I was able to share a pattern with fabric requirements and templates as well (no charge) on my post which is what I'd like to do more of. https://homesewnbyus.com/september-rainbow-ripples-omg-complete/
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Linda Carlson I finished the Advanced Border Design class in September. Here is the table runner.
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Linda Sutley I was in the Introduction to EasyDraw in September. I especially enjoyed the lesson on drafting log cabin blocks.
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Lida Sutley -- Log Cabin Block
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Kristy Goodin Soard As soon as I saw the class reveal using wedge rulers, I knew that I would be using one for my challenge quilt. I designed my quilt to be able to utilize Creative Grids 45-degree wedge ruler. I created several variations, and am submitting the blocks set in a horizontal layout as well as a diagonal set layout.
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Kristy Goodin Soard On Point Layout.
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Carole Fox With my “PolyGarden” quilt on point , I wanted to use all the different grids in Polydraw. For the basket block I even used 2 grids : the Circle grid for the upper part and the Octagon grid for the lower part. The flowers were done with the Arc grid and the leaves with the Kaleidoscope grid. I had to create the “partial blocks” with the unused grey color for the red star blocks on the side and the corners. It was a very interesting work where I could include all what I learned in the Polydraw lessons but also in the previous ones.
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Linda Carlson This is my variation of the Scalloped Border quilt created during the Advanced Border Design class in September.
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Nancy Messuri I woke up with this quilt design idea this morning and couldn't stop 'til I got it right. This program is so addicting!
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Irene Clements
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Micheline Herzan Feathered Star block quilt. I can visualize this in Tula Pink Fabrics.
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Micheline Herzan block
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Micheline Herzan -- I incorporated two of my favorite blocks -- a feather star and flying geese.
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Suzanne Golden Just finished Modern Quilts. I enjoyed the process and learning a different way to create blocks.

Gees Bend Challenge

Tech Know Quilters in Modern Quilts class, were challenged to create a modern quilt inspired by the Gees Bend quilts.  You can read more about Gees Bend quilts here.
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Carole Fox -- Gees Bend Challenge Quilt I used blocks from the library, edited them and put them together to make continuous patches.
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Carol Mallozzi
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Joan Sews
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Joan Sews
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Nancy Messuri What a fascinating and rich history. I loved these quilts and all the different styles. I drafted a couple of my own designs with whatever inspiration came to me after viewing all the quilts on the website you shared. The first...
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Nancy Messuri #2
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Curryanne Hostetler

Other Projects

Here are some additional designs that were shared in the Tech Know Quilter's private Facebook group.
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Linda Lechliter
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Nancy Messuri
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Suzanne Golden
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Carol Mallozzi
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Dotty Smalley
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Holly Wilson
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Nancy Messuri
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Barbara O'Brien
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Jan Beckert
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JoAnna Rogers
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Kristy Goodin Soard
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Cat Beckstead
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Nancy Messuri
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Joy Hegglund
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Suzanne Golden
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Charlotte Smith (recreation of a free pattern from QTfabrics.com)
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Kathleen McCormick
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Pam Varner
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Dotty Smalley
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Daleena Lanier
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JoAnn Hoffman
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Cat Beckstead
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Riettte Dolezal
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Sandra Roybal
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Kate Robinson
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Julie Pedersen
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Janet Inglis
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Deborah Doucett (from Shoot for the Stars)
I absolutely love viewing the creations by this incredibly talented group.  Although enrollment to Tech Know Quilter's is current closed, click here to be put on a wait list.  You will be the first to know when enrollment is open to new members.

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Happy quilting.

​Kari

​Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips.  As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
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Collecting Grunge

10/19/2019

 
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I am working on a quilt for an upcoming class at the MN Quilt Show and purchased a number of Moda Grunge fabrics for my quilt. 

I thought it would be super easy to color my quilt in EQ -- since Grunge is one of the Manufacturing Basics collections.  However, I found that only a fraction of the Grunge fabrics are included in the EQ Collection under Manufacturing Basics. 

​I decided I really needed all of the Grunge fabrics at my design disposal.  Do you ever get obsessed with things like this?

While pulling in the collection I encountered a problem with some of the downloaded swatches which required some additional editing in EQ.

My free tutorial for this week will take you through the entire process of gathering, importing and editing the fabrics to create a complete grunge library in EQ8.
Here is the link for the Moda fabric downloads.  Just enter Grunge in the keyword search box.
After completing the video, I went back and added the additional Grunge styles and imported the additional grunge fabric collections from the Moda website.  So now I have a complete collection of grunge fabric images -- at least until Moda adds more Grunge fabrics.

Here is one of my blocks from my upcoming class.  Can you spot the Grunge fabrics in this block?
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Studio 180 Design Ruler Class -- one of Kari's Blocks

Tech Know Quilter Masters Showcase

See what some of the more advanced Tech Know Quilter members accomplished in September.

Masters Row Quilt Challenge

Those in Tech Know Quilter's Masters are encouraged to work on their own projects and designs.  Each month they are provided a challenge to allow them to explore their design skills.  In September they were challenged to design a row quilt.
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Holly Wilson My Row by Row came to me in a dream as I was struggling with coming up with an idea. Was dreaming about teaching kids shapes.
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Kathy Delaney Still trying my hand at a "modern" look. The block is one I designed for Lesson 1 of Designing for Specialty Rulers and Dies. This was a stretch for me!
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Diane Coble I designed in back in May to use a layer cake. Each block is made from one 10 inch square + background fabric. And then I ACTUALLY made the quilt □. It is just waiting to be quilted.
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Diane Coble Pieced Quilt
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Julie Pedersen I decided to use techniques that I have learned from previous classes in this Row by Row. I used techniques that from the applique classes, landscapes classes and kaleidoscope blocks from my personal Masters class challenge from this month. I love the techniques used.
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Debbi Treusch The quilt is for my contractor and his wife, for their beach house in Florida. The quilt is a row quilt with a number of borders. The horizontal rows are made of 2 different beach panels, My Happy Place by Timeless Treasures and Coastal Paradise by Henry Glass. Fabrics from both collections and some fabrics from the Solid-ish collection by Kimberly Einmo are use in the quilt.
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Wanda Hizer I decided to use some of the elements that I designed for some of the row by row quilts that I designed for our local quilt shop. The remaining blocks were from our recent lessons.
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Kristy Goodin Soard For my Row by Row Master’s challenge quilt, I am submitting my pastel sampler quilt. I am actually making this quilt. My friend comes to my home and we have sewing days, when our busy schedules allow. It has been a slow process, but we are enjoying it. I have used EQ8 to create all the blocks. We have sewn eight of the blocks thus far. I won’t divulge my actual layout other then a horizontal strip quilt, just in case you want to figure it out.
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Micheline Herzan All the blocks are from the EQ8 Library. They have been rotated and/or flipped, and recoloured. I wanted a modern feel for my quilt.
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Joy Hegglund This is the quilt I am slowly piecing for a Hospice donation.

Progress toward Goals

In Masters, members are encouraged to set goals for themselves.  They are not necessarily EQ specific.  Here are some pictures on the progress they made (or are making) toward their goals.   
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Shirley Rowls will be teaching a Block of the Month next year. This is her EQ design.
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Shirley Rowls BOM quilt in process.
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Kristy Goodin Soard I designed the Thanksgiving/Fall piece with a tongue border. I haven't chosen fabrics yet, so just used fabrics/colors to represent my thoughts. The turkey was inspired by a photo on Pinterest.
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Holly Wilson finished 120 Christmas stocking kits for her guild to sew.
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Kristy Goodin Soard Mariners Compass
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Kristy Goodin Soards Mariner Compass on display.
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Dorothee Ilgner I finished the top of my Passacaglia. Now for the borders! I am determined to have it done by Christmas.
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Sharon Osborne
Tech Know Quilter's opens for enrollment only a few times a year.  Sign up for the wait list to be informed the next time it opens.  
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Happy quilting.

​Kari

​Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips.  As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
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Fall is in the Air Quilt

10/12/2019

 
Do you decorate with quilts for fall?  I love working with fall fabrics and using quilts is my decoration of choice.  I just created a new fall quilt that could easily be stitched up before the snow starts to fall.  (Or since an early snow is in the forecast, maybe before the snow stays on the ground until spring).

Fall is in the Air Quilt

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Last week I shared how to take a number of applique motifs from the EQ8 library and combine them to make a wreath.  If you missed the tutorial you can catch it here.   

​In addition to sharing how to create the wreath, I also discussed how to convert the file to an svg format -- which is usable with Silhouette Cameo, Brother Scan n Cut and Cricut Maker cutting systems.  So it would be super easy to make this 20 inch wreath.

This week I will share with you how to create a simple setting and some easy to piece blocks for a fun new fall quilt.
The maple leaf block is 3" finished and easy to rotary cut and the large 20" finished block would be conducive to foundation piecing -- or adding 5-1/2" and 3-1/2" squares for folded corners.
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Wreath Background Instructions by Kari Schell
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Maple Leaf Instructions by Kari Schell
Additional Cutting Information for Borders
  • Border 1 is cut from 2 inch strips of Dark Gold..
  • Border 2 is cut from 1-1/2 inch strips of Background.
  • Border 3 is pieced with Maple Leaf block and spacers.  Spacers are cut  4-1/2" x 3-1/2".
  • Border 4 is cut from 1-1/2 inch strips of Background.
  • Border 5 is cut from 2 inch strips of Dark Gold.
  • Border 6 is cut from 4-1/2 inch strips of Leaf Print.
Quilt will finish 44" x 44" (without binding).
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​Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

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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 (i.e.. 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 $35 (regular $50).  Join now.
Purchase Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

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Happy quilting.

​Kari

​Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips.  As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
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Fall is in the Air Wreath

10/5/2019

 

New Fall Wreath using Electric Quilt 8

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Fall is in the Air Wreath by Kari Schell using EQ8
This week the temps began dropping and leaves are starting to change colors in Minnesota.  Fall is my favorite time of year and I decided to create a fall wreath using the leaf motifs in Electric Quilt 8.
Learn how to create your own fall wreath using Electric Quilt 8. 

Learn how to combine motifs from multiple blocks into one block along with rotating and resizing the elements to draft the wreath.

From EQ8 to Your Cutting System

Once the wreath was drafted, I knew I didn't want to cut out all those applique shapes by hand.  So I decided to use my electronic cutting system (a Silhouette Cameo) to cut out the leaves.  

There were two challenges to overcome with my drawing.  First, the block is 20 inches x 20 inches -- super big which means lots of tiled pages when I go to do a print out.  And the applique patches are overlapping -- and I want to be able to layer the shapes.  So I didn't want to use the trace feature for this block.

After a bit of experimenting, I found the solution was to print the block to a pdf writer that would allow me to set the paper size to 24 x 24.  No -- I don't have that big of a printer.  

But this allows me to work with all the elements in a single file in Inkscape.  Inscape is a vector graphics program that is free.  There are versions for both MAC and PC.  And it allows me to convert a pdf document into a svg file.   You can read more about Inkscape and download a version here. 

SVG files can be used by all the major cutting systems including Silhouette Cameo, Cricut Mater, and Brother Scan n Cut.  This means if I have any of those systems, I will be able to cut out my Electric Quilt applique fabric patches!  No scissors required.
You are welcome to download my svg file if you wish to test the file with your cutting system of choice.  

To download the file, right click on the photo and  save the zip file which contains the svg document on your computer.  Do not attempt to open the file in your browser.  It will not work.  Once the file is on your computer, use your computer software to unzip the file.  Each operating system has a slightly different approach for this.  If you have questions google "unzip with your operating system".  
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Then bring the file into the software for your cutting system.  You will want to weld images before applying the cut feature.  Every system works a bit differently.  Some of the nuances are shared in the Tech Know Quilter class -- Specialty Rulers and Dies.

You can learn more about Tech Know Quilters here and sign up for the wait list for the next open enrollment period.

Next Week

Next week I plan to share with you a quilt that you can make that features the 20 inch Fall is in the Air wreath.

Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

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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 (i.e.. 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 $35 (regular $50).  Join now.
Purchase Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

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Happy quilting.

​Kari

​Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips.  As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
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