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Slice and Spin 9 Patch Blocks Using EQ8

5/10/2025

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The Problem:  A bag of half square triangle units in red plus a background.

I have been in the process of doing a major declutter in my house. 

In going through my closet in my quilting room, I ran into a bag filled with half square triangle units.  They appeared to be sewn  from the backs of folded corners in a project. 

I have no idea what the original project was.  But I was heading off to a retreat and decided to play with the triangle units.

I started by trimming them to 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" (a finished size of 3").  Some of the triangles were comprised of more than one fabric - which I decided to be ok with.
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Trimmed 3-1/2" Half Square Triangle Unit
I then placed them in a 3 x 3 layout -- rotating units until I found something I liked.  I then sewed the units together into five different 9 patch blocks.
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9 Patch #1
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9 Patch #2
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9 Patch #3
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9 Patch #4
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9 Patch #5
I then decided I would try using the disappearing 9-patch technique - slicing each block into quarters, rotating the blocks and sewing them back together -- for new blocks.  You can see the slices on my image of the last 9 patch block above (I forgot to take a picture before the slicing)..
I rotated the units (either 90 clockwise or counter-clockwise or 180 degrees) 

​The slicing reduced the block size to 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" (finished size) or 9" x 9" (unfinished size).

Here are the slice and spin blocks.  (The last is before sewing -- can you see where we will loose part of the block in seam allowances?
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Slice and Spin #1
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Slice and Spin #2
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Slice and Spin #3
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Slice and Spin #4
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Slice and Spin #5
Just for fun match each of the slice and spin blocks to the original 9 patch blocks. 
In this weeks video, I will take you through the EQ process to create the blocks.  The process will  replicate my construction process.  It will start with a 9 patch block and end with the slice and spin block.

​The plans are to create a layout featuring my new blocks.  But I will save that for another week.
​Here are the high level steps from the video:

Step 1:  Draft, color and save  the 9 patch block with half square triangles.
Step 2:  Add lines for the "slicing"
Step 3:  Rotate the lines in each quadrant (90, 180, or 270 degrees)
Step 4: Color the block, staying true to the patches before rotation in the original block. (This was the hardest part of the process.)
Step 5:  Draw 1/4 inch lines for the interior cuts that will become seam allowances.
Step 6:  Delete the lines in the seam allowances.
Step 7:  Resize the existing image to fill the worktable (or quadrant) and convert to guides.  (This is necessary as EQ rounds resize calculations to the nearest percent.)
Step 8:  Change the block size to reduce for the lost seam allowances.  (This involves reducing the size by 1/2". 
Step 9:  Trace the guidelines and color the block. 
​Step 10:  Save your slice and spin block.
If you would like to challenge yourself create your own 9 patch block with half square triangles and take it through the slice and spin process.  I would love to see your designs.
Learning EQ FB Post for Slice and Spin Blocks
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Block Comparisons
I went through the slice and spin process for all five of my 9 patch blocks. 

You can see the difference between the first 9 patch, the slice and spin and the slice and spin with seam allowances removed in the quilt on the left..
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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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Magic Triangle Bonus Quilt Layout Using EQ8

5/3/2025

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Last week I presented a webinar where I shared a new technique on creating your own blocks using the "Magic Half Square Triangle Technique".  During the webinar I shared three different ways of creating Magic Half Square triangle blocks -- along with a number of ways to turn them into new blocks and quilts.

​The following blocks were created during the webinar based on Magic Half Square Triangle designs.
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Magic Triangles Block 12" x 12"
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Magic Triangles Half Block 12" x 12"
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Matic Triangles Sashing 12" x 4"
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Magic Triangle Cornerstones 4" x 4"
In the webinar, I then shared how to to use the blocks to create this quilt. 

Although the information on drafting the individual blocks is not included in this blog post, you are welcome to download and trace the blocks in Electric Quilt.
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Magic Triangle Half Square Triangle Quilt from Webinar
Effective May 1st, the webinar including the instructions for these blocks and quilt became an exclusive bonus for Tech Know Quilter members in May 2025.   This bonus included the three techniques to create your own Magic Half Square triangle blocks and quilts.

If you are interested in obtaining this bonus, I have reopened TKQ for 36 hours.  Click on this link to learn more and sign up.  

The bonus will be sent to TKQ members on Monday, May 5, 2025.  You must sign up for Tech Know Quilters before then to receive the bonuses.

Magic Triangles Bonus Quilt

I also had another quilt idea -- but ran out of time to include it in the webinar.

Even if you don't have the blocks from the webinar, you could select other blocks to use with the layout.
This quilt uses the Vertical Strip Layout.
On the Quilt Worktable, click the NEW QUILT tab and on the ribbon below choose Vertical Strip.

​Vertical Strip layouts are made up of long vertical pieced or unpieced "strips".
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New Quilt>Vertical Strip
You can change the size and style of the strips on the Layout tab.

The width of each strip can be adjusted individually, but all strips must be the same length.
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Strip Style and Size on the Layout Tab
Click the down arrow to view the list of styles.  Click on the Style name to select it.

I chose to use both Diamonds and Half Drop Diamonds for this quilt.
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Selecting a Strip Style
The Math

If you wish for your diamonds to be on point squares (with 90 degree angles in all four corners), it will take a bit of math. 

(The math is based on the Pythagorean Theorem (a squared + b squared = c squared).

But no need to panic if you don't remember your high school geometry.  If you multiply the size of an edge of a block times 1.414 you will have the diagonal measurement for a square.

For a 12 inch block, the diagonal is 16.97.  19.97 is really really close to 17" -- so we will use 17". 

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For a 12" block, change the size of the diamond and half drop diamond strips to a width of 17".

The length can be set by multiplying the number of blocks times the strip width.

17" x 4 blocks = 68". 

You can also insert plain blocks to put sashing between your diamond strips.  I set the size of the 2 strips with plain blocks at 3".
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Adjusting Sizes for Diamond and Half Drop Diamond Strips

Quilt Center

On the Design tab, place the blocks in both the On Point Squares and the Setting Triangles.

Note the fun design when placing a rectangle sashing block in the setting triangles.

You will need to use rotation on the sashing blocks.   

I recommend using foundation piecing for sewing these blocks.
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Magic HST Bonus Quilt Center

Quilt Borders

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If you wish to make your design rotary cutting friendly (with 90 and 45 degree angles), it will involve a bit of math.  Here is how I approached the sizes for the borders:

Step 1:  The original sashing block was drawn at 12" x 4".  A ratio of 3 to 1.  If you stay at that ratio, all of the pieces have 90 and 45 degree angles -- making them very rotary cutting and piecing friendly.

Step 2:  After experimenting with different widths, I decided on a block with of 4-1/2".  Which makes the ideal length 13-1/2" (4.5 x 3 = 13.5).  The 13-1/2" x 4-1/2" supports the 3 to 1 ration from Step 1.

Step 3:  Size of quilt needed before adding Border #3 (the pieced block border).  Multiply the length of the planned border block with the desired number of blocks in that border.  
  • 13.5 x 5 blocks = 67.5" width
  • 13.5 x 6 blocks = 81" length 

Step 4:  On the layout tab, locate the quilt center size before adding any borders is:
  • 57" width
  • 68" length

Step 5:  Subtract the size of the center layout (step 4) from the required size of the pieced border (step 3).  Divide those number by 2 and split between any previous borders.   We need a total of 10.5" (67.5-57) for left and right borders (5.25 for each side).  I set the borders as follows:
  • Border 1: 3"
  • Border 2: 2-1/4"

Step 6:  We need a total of 13" (81-68) for top and bottom borders (6.5 for each side).  I set the borders as follows:
  • Border 1: 4"
  • Border 2: 2-1/2"

Step 7:  Before typing in the size for these borders, make sure to turn off Lock size adjustment All and turn on L&R (left and right) and T&B (top and bottom).

Step 8:  Double check the size of your blocks under Print & Export.  They should be 13.5 x 4.5.

Here is the final quilt.
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Magic Half Square Triangles Bonus Quilt
The video will provide additional information on the steps within EQ8 for creating the quilt.
I would love to see how you use the Vertical Strip Layout.  Consider trying a favorite block and sashing block for your quilt.  Please consider posting to the Learning EQ Facebook group.
Magic HST Quilts Facebook Post

Tech Know Quilter 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, you can learn more here.
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Henriette Kiks-Oosterveer I love this one.
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Rachel Chandler I love modern quilts. This has been such an enjoyable class. Here is my final spiral quilt. Thanks Kari.
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Julie Pedersen Here is my Challenge quilt. I took the Masters Five Point Stars class. This was Lesson 7 with a twist to it.
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Susan Sorensen Exploring variations in PolyDraw.
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Dotty Smalley
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Terry McCaskey
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Wanda Smith Hizer
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Sandy Dingman Wells
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Katherine Martin
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Edith Craig
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Helen Hicks
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Fran Heisey
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Zdenka Nemethova
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Roxanna Khoury
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Kristy Goodin Soard
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Mary Groesbeck
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Dianna Carter
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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Easter Baskets EQ8 Tutorial

4/19/2025

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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

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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:
  • Knock out amazing quilts that everyone adores and hearing "WOW!  you are such an amazing quilter".
  • Quickly create block modifications once you have drawn your original block.
  • Experiment with various fabrics to find the perfect match for your blocks and personal style.
  • Easily audition your quilt blocks in multiple layouts, empowering you to choose the ones that resonate with your creative spirit.
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Join me for an enlightening live webinar where I will guide you through every step of the process, focusing on creating your own Magic Half Square Triangle blocks and quilts.
​In this exclusive webinar, you'll:  
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Gain confidence in using EQ8 and unlocking its potential in designing your future quilts.
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Over-come quilters mental block to creating new and original half square triangle units.
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Identify ways to simplify construction of your half square triangle units.
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Learn how to audition half square triangle units and fabric choices on the quilt worktable – without needing to draft additional blocks.
Why wait? Join me today and receive a BONUS!

All live participants will be gifted a my Half Square Triangle Construction Cheat Sheet.  In the cheat sheet, I will share with you my favorite half square triangle construction methods and how to use the method with Electric Quilt 8.

I'm excited to witness your future Magic Half Square Triangle blocks and quilts, whether it is your digital design or a small quilt for a door or wall. Don't miss out – join me now and let's turn your creative visions into quilting magic!

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Easter Baskets EQ8 Tutorial

Fabric

For the Easter Baskets quilt, I decided to start with a new fabric collection. 

I used the Cottage Flowers collection by Maywood Fabrics.  It was the March 2025 Free Fabric of the Month collection by Electric Quilt. 

You can download the collection here. 

Make sure to go through the install process to be able to access the collection in EQ8.
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Cottage Flowers from Do You EQ Website

Blocks

There 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.
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Pinwheel Block
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On Point Square Block
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Basket Block

Quilt

The quilt was set in a horizontal layout.  

Set the three blocks in the quilt.

Rotate the basket blocks so the base faces in.
For Border #1, I used the Auto Borders feature in Electric Quilt.  It sets both the Corners and the Blocks with a single click.

Once I set the blocks in the quilt, I will go back to the Borders tab and adjust the size and number of blocks in border.

There isn't a "rule" in these settings, but I aim for something that looks pleasing in my quilt -- and is hopefully easy to piece.

Since I had three blocks in the quilt center, I decided on three blocks in the border.
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Auto Borders - Checked Options
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.
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Easter Baskets Quilt Drafted using EQ8
Here is my completed quilt -- done in Polka Dot fabrics.  I liked the "cheery" colors for spring.
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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.
Learning EQ Facebook Group Easter Baskets Post
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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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Lone Star Variation challenge quilt Tutorial

4/12/2025

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In my classes and Tech Know Quilter's program, I love to encourage students through challenges.

In this blog post, I will share:
  • A month end challenge for Tech Know Quilters members to apply what they learned during the previous month.
  • Some recently completed blocks and quilts in the "Design Your Own 9 Patch" stand-alone class.
  • A video tutorial on a quilt I designed in response to a challenge I gave to my Tech Know Quilter members

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.
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Jan Perry I merged an easy draw hexagon with the foundation maple leaf, and played with the backgrounds and borders.
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Sandy Dingman Wells I resorted to drafting something just for fun. And it probably doesn't even relate to this lesson...but it made me smile.
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Julie Pedersen For my Apply What You Learned Challenge quilt, I chose my Eli. It was a Masters Breaking Up Made Easy lesson. Kari used an elephant, but I chose to use this cat origami as it reminded me of our cat, Eli. It is a foundation piece quilt.
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Rachel Chandler I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Here is the quilt I created. It would be fun to make.
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Edith Craig My class the month was Masters Breaking Up is Easy. This was a very intricate design class and included things that I had never considered. Here is my challenge quilt for this subject. I used a picture that my husband took of the neighborhood heron who has just arrived for the spring/summer.
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Edith Craig Inspirational Photo
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Michelle Raid Tuller I can finally share my 2025 Mystery Quilt Maria. I offered two sizes. Thank you Kari for all the lessons in Tech Know Quilters. Then I want to share that I had another pattern selected to be published next year. www cornercurvequilts.com
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Michelle Raid Tuller - 2nd option

​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:
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Annette Skoubye
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Annette Skoubye
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Jeannie Schultz
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Edith Craig
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Barkhau Ursula
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Edith Craig
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Jeannie Schultz
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Connie Bradley Bobcik
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Edith Craig
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Jeannie Schultz Quilt
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Jeannie Schultz Block
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Connie Bradley Bobcik Quiilt
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Connie Bradley Bobcik Blocks
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Curryanne Hostetler
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Dianna Carter
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Sherri Edwards Quilt
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Sherri Edwards Blocks
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Kim Melowsky
Would you like to join us?  
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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.
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Connie Bradley Bobcik shared one of her favorite panel quilts inspired from 2 patterns.
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Sandy Dingman Wells was inspired by Connie's quilt and drafted this design incorporating Bear Paw, Flying Geese and Quarter Square Triangle blocks.
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Kristy Goodin Soard My quilt, Remember Me Always, was number 3 in a series in memory of my mother and sister. I designed it in EQ8. I used fabrics from all three of our stashes, as well as a fabric gifted to me by my brother. This quilt is near and dear to my heart.
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Julie Pdersen was inspired by Kristy Goodin Soard's quilt. She called it Good Night and Remember Me Always
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Candy Huddleston redrafted three of the blocks from Kristy's quilt.

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.
Pat Harkins loves lone star quilts.  She noted

"This was the 7th lone star quilt I made for the Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival. They all were raffle quilts. The center is Quiltworx Prismatic Star with my colorway based on one from a trunk show at a guild meeting. I did design it in EQ also. The border is my design. I had a hard time letting it go.

I am currently working on another one using batiks and a different border designed in EQ, which was inspired by a quilt on the internet."


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Pat Harkins Variation of Quiltworx Prismatic Star
For my variation of her quilt, I decided to miniaturize the quilt (and created only 1/4 of the design.)
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EQ8 Layout Library - Layouts by Style
When creating star quilts, I typically start with the EQ8  Layout Library.  If my layout is there, it makes life much easier.

Under Layouts by Style, there is a category called Stars.  Stars has 57 quilt layouts. 

​Most of the spaces for quilts in the Layout Library can be filled with your own blocks.  Which makes them a great way to start designing.
The quilt layout, I chose to work with was Stars-20.

This lone star variation has four blocks for each star point.  Pat's quilt is a bit different in that the Prismatic star has only three pieced blocks.  But that issue is easily solve-able.  Instead of placing a block in the fourth diamond, you can replace with the background fabric.

I also knew that I wanted to include Pat's pieced border as well.
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Stars-20 Layout from the Layout Library
In EQ, it is not necessary to draft your pieced blocks as diamonds.  The fastest way to create these blocks is to create a square version using EasyDraw.  I used the Grid Tool with Columns and Rows set at 4 x 4,

I colored the block using fabrics already in my Project Sketchbook. 
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16-Patch Block Drawn in EasyDraw
To get the sashing around the blocks, I created a frame block using EasyDraw. 

​The frame was drafted 1" larger than the 16 patch block.
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1/2 Inch Frame Block
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.
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Merged Block - Coloration 1
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Merged Block - Coloration 2
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.
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Flying Geese Block - Coloration 1
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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.
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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.
Learning EQ Facebook Group Post for Lone Star Variation
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​​Happy quilting.

​Kari

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Federal Chain Unequal 9 Patch EQ8 Tutorial

4/5/2025

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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:
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Mary Groesbeck showcased her new blocks using the April Fabric of the Month collection from Do You EQ
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Barkhau Ursula created a really fun block and placed it in an on point layout.
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Sherri Edwards created 3 blocks along with quilts for all three of them.
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Kim Melowsky created three blocks with only squares and rectangles and used "spring" fabrics to color her blocks.
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Jeannie Schultz also had fun with the fabric of the month collection for her 9 patch blocks.
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Josie Sifft was amazed at how complicate these quilts look. (But they really aren't.)
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Connie Bradley Bobcik used a Medallion layout (and added some applique butterflies to her quilt).
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Barkhau Ursula came up with two versions of an on point layout for her 9 patches.
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Connie Bradley Bobcik experimented with a horizontal strip layout for one of her 9 patch blocks.
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Carol Mayhew
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Carol Mayhew
Would you like to join us?  You can learn about the class here.
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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.
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Lots of Published Names in BB+. Nancy Cabot was the only one who called it Federal Chain
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Federal Chain by Nancy Cabot
Since the quilt didn't exactly match the Federal Chain blocks in BlockBase+, I chose to draw the block in EQ.

A close-up of the quilt, revealed a controlled scrap approach to creating the blocks for the quilt.  Each block used a different fabric to color the chain and used a second fabric around the half hexagon.

I couldn't decide if the large background hexagon pieces were part of the pieced blocks.  But in the interest of making the blocks and quilt easy to piece, I decided to include the half hexagons in each of the pieced blocks. 

When analyzing the quilt, I focused on the coloring of one of the chain.  Based on my analysis, I was able to determine that the block was based on a 9 x 9 grid.
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Close-Up of Federal Chain Block found on Facebook
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Federal Chain block drafted using EQ8


​Once I identified the block in the quilt, it was easy to draft using EasyDraw.  EasyDraw is like working with pen or pencil and graph paper.  Except we get to color our design with pretty fabric. 

​Since this week has been a cold one, I decided for some spring-like fabrics to warm me up.

What fabric collection would you use?
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.


​For the border diamond blocks, I used the default four patch block.  But for the corners, I decided to draft a block that started with an on point square.
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Border Corners Drafted using EQ8
Check out the video for the full tutorial.
Here was my final quilt.  
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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.
Federal Chain Learning EQ Facebook Group Post
Make sure to learn more about the Design Your Own 9 Patch Quilt class as well.
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​Happy quilting.

​Kari

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