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).

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.

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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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.

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".  

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

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.

Wow.  We had an amazing finish to the Goose Goose Duck challenge -- which led into the open enrollment of Tech Know Quilters. 

For those that have been participating in the challenge, just a reminder that the videos will be viewable for the next week.  At that point they will be taken down, and be available only in the Tech Know Quilter group.  

I am also making the EQ8 Sampler Quilt Webinar available for the next week.  Note that Tech Know Quilters open enrollment promotion discussed in the video is now closed. But you are welcome to sign up for the wait list for the next open enrollment period.

Check out the latest group of designs inspired by the Goose Goose Duck challenge.

Current Tech Know Quilter members were challenged to apply what they learned at the end of their August class.  As you can see, they learned a lot!

Here are some additional quilts, Tech Know Quilter members shared on Facebook this last month.

Would you like to join this talented group of quilters and designers in mastering Electric Quilt 8?  Sign up for the next open enrollment period to be informed when the cart will be opening again.

It is hard to believe we are almost at the end of the Goose Goose Duck Challenge.  Today we are presenting block 6 for the challenge.

Here is the video for today's challenge.  

Here is the image referred to in the video.  You can download the image and save it to the My EQ8>Images folder if you would like to trace the block.

In addition to learning how to draft the block, you can also learn how to draft the following layout as well.

It is not too late to join in.  If you would like to sign up and receive all the videos for the challenge, you can enroll here.

Would you like to be able to create a number of setting options for your next sampler quilt?

​On Monday, I will be sharing a number of sampler quilt options for the Goose Goose Duck blocks.  These designs would work for other 12 inch blocks as well. 

I will also be announcing open enrollment of Tech Know Quilters and answering your questions.

Webinar will be at 1:00 pm CDT on Monday September 23, 2019.
 Click here to find your local time.

Members of Tech Know Quilters Masters participated in a challenge to design a quilt around the theme -- Half Square Triangles.  Here are their designs.  Check out their creativity.

Tech Know Quilters Masters is open to those have been in Tech Know Quilters for 12+ months.  Sign up for the wait list for Tech Know Quilter's here.

Here are some of the quilts that were shared this past week  in the Learning EQ Facebook Group.  Feel free to click on the link and request to join the Facebook Group (if you aren't already a member).

​As you look at the quilts, notice the different fabrics and colors used in the quilts.  Some quilters were even inspired to try different layouts and different border designs.  I love being able to look at every one of these and enjoy the creativity of those in the challenge.

Additional quilts for days 1 and 2 can be located here.

Have you been participating in the Goose Goose Duck EQ8 Block Drawing Challenge?  I have been super excited to see participants drafting both the blocks and quilts with ease as they work through the short (6 minute) videos for the challenge.

Today is Day 3 of the challenge.  Here is the video for today's challenge.  If you  aren't in the challenge, see what the group is working on.

It is not too late to join in.  If you would like to sign up and receive all the videos for the challenge, you can enroll here.  

Here are some of the quilts that were shared in the Learning EQ Facebook Group for Block 1 and Block 2 of the Goose Goose Duck Challenge.  Feel free to click on the link and request to join (if you aren't already a member).

​As you look at the quilts, notice the different fabrics and colors used in the quilts.  Some quilters were even inspired to try different layouts and different border designs.  I love being able to look at every one of these and enjoy the creativity of those in the challenge.