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. 

Videos are now only available to those in Tech Know Quilters.   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.

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.

10/18/2019 Update:  Video has been removed and is only available to those in Tech Know Quilters.   You can sign up for the Tech Know Quilter Wait List here.   

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.

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.

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.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 10th.

This is the starting date for a new two week challenge.  During this free challenge I will be presenting both drafting (using EQ8) and piecing instructions for six blocks. 

And at the end of the challenge, you will be invited to join a webinar where I will share a number of setting options for your blocks.

I've been asked by those that are in one of my classes or receive my weekly newsletter if they are automatically enrolled in the challenge.  The answer is NO.  So please sign up using the link above if you would like to participate in the challenge.

Do you enjoy the fabric and quilt inspiration on the Do You EQ website? Each month Electric Quilt gifts us with a free fabric download that contains a perfectly cropped and sized fabric library with one of the latest fabric collections.

In this tutorial, I will share with you how to download that free fabric collection and populate a project with a fabric collection (or two).

I chose to work with two collections  -- Twilight Chic by Island Batik (issued in March 2019) and Icicle by Island Batik (issued in July 2019).  You can download the fabrics referred to in the video here.  

I will be using fabrics from these two collections for my upcoming Goose Goose Duck challenge.

For those that are participating in the Goose Goose Duck challenge, I would love to see what you are drafting during the challenge.  The best way to share your design will be in a Facebook post.

​I will be setting up a separate post for each block designs and will give you a link to the post in the email.

You will also be able to locate the posts on the Learning EQ Facebook Group.