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As I write this post, I just finished watching the opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics. I am at a quilt retreat this weekend with my guild and have been having a blast catching up with friends -- and watching with friends was super special.
My favorite part was the segment where performers acted out the pictograms. Can I share a secret? The pictograms would make great backdrop for blocks for the summer games. 
On Monday evening we will be finishing up the Summer Games challenge with a live Zoom meeting.
For those enrolled in the challenge, the videos will be available through the end of the month. (VIP members will get lifetime access and will receive information on their lifetime access in early August.) Even if you were unable to join the challenge, you are still welcome to participate in the reveal where I share my layout along with my pieced quilt using the challenge blocks. I will also be sharing some highlights from the Challenge and information about Tech Know Quilters. Tech Know Quilters is a membership for those desiring to master Electric Quilt 8. I will also be announcing open enrollment along with a special bonuses,
Check out some of the drafted blocks and quilts (and even a few pieced blocks) below.
Bonus Block - Boxing
Those in the Summer Games EQ8 Challenge have been receiving instructions for drafting a series of six inch blocks in EQ8.
This bonus block is not technically part of the challenge, but could be used as a replacement block, if you chose not to include one of the other blocks. Jabs, crosses, uppercuts... a single punch can make all the difference in boxing. The sport made its Olympic debut at St Louis 1904 and women entered the fray at London 2012.
Here is the image for tracing.
For those in the Summer Games challenge, you will want to piece the block with a finished size of 6" x 6" (without seam allowances).
Post any pictures of your blocks or quilts in the Learning EQ Facebook group. To keep the Facebook group from getting cluttered, share your pictures in the Boxing post. Summer Games Challenge Showcase
I am so impressed by the blocks those in the challenge have been drafting. it is amazing seeing their skills develop as they spend a little bit of time for a two week periods using Electric Quilt.
Here are a few of the the posted photos from the week.
Summer Games Free EQ8 Challenge
Would you like to join the fun? We would love for you to join this group of creative quilters in drafting piecing friendly quilt blocks and grow your Electric Quilt 8 skill set. We can get you caught up in 24 hours.
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Summer Games Electric Quilt free challenge is here. As the excitement grows for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic games, let’s have our own EQ Summer Games challenge right here. As we watch athletes up their games as they compete at a worldwide level, let’s up our EQ8 skills as well. Take your EQ8 skills to the next level with the Summer Games two-week challenge that will have you drafting fun new blocks for a sports themed quilt. Free for both beginners and those with EQ8 experience. What’s included:
Join this fun free Electric Quilt 8 challenge starting July 9th. With just 15 minutes a day you too can create your own amazing sports themed quilt. Don’t miss out. Join the Summer Games challenge today. Summer Games Challenge Block 1 - Diving
Here are some of the drafted blocks that participants have already been sharing in the Learning EQ Facebook group.
Friendship Rings
Create a block with five interlocking rings.
Friendship Rings Block Sewn by Kari Schell
Here is the video on drafting the Friendship Rings block using Electric Quilt 8.
For those in the Summer Games challenge, you will want to piece the block with a finished size of 14" x 14".
For those not in the challenge (along with those in the challenge inspired to draft a new quilt) -- consider drafting a quilt staring the Friendship Rings block.
Post any pictures of your blocks or quilts in the Learning EQ Facebook group. To keep the Facebook group from getting cluttered, share your pictures in the Rings post.
After a years delay, the Summer Olympics is about to happen with opening ceremonies scheduled for July 23 in Japan. (Fingers crossed it will all come together.) Even if you are not a huge sports fan -- there is something about watching the Olympics that encourages patriotism along with healthy competitiveness. It shows us that anyone, anywhere can achieve greatness and truly be a hero worth aspiring too.
Just as we will watch athletes up their game as they compete at a world-wide level, you will also have an opportunity to up your quilting game through honing your Electric Quilt 8 skills. Just think -- you will become a hero to those in your quilting guild after you show them the blocks that you were able to create. In this free Challenge project you will learn how to draft a series of sports themed blocks. Most of the blocks will be paper piecing friendly with some very simple applique. Image the confidence you will gain after a little bit of work in both the EasyDraw and Applique worktables. This free challenge is designed for both beginners to Electric Quilt 8 and those that would like to expand their bock drawing skills to a whole new level. My goal is to encourage you to spend a small amount of time using Electric Quilt each day to allow you to become much more comfortable with the software. Although the challenge is FREE, you must sign up to receive the video tutorials.
What’s Included?
Videos to Set Yourself Up for Success during the Upcoming Challenge
The getting started videos are available to all -- regardless of whether you choose to join the challenge.
I've put together three short videos to give you a head start for the mystery:
Video 1: Setting Up Your Project File and Adding Fabrics
In this tutorial, I will share with you how to set up your project for the Summer Games Mystery. You will also learn how to add fabrics from the library and to organize a large fabric collection in your project to speed up the coloring process. The fabric collection in the video series will be Bella Solids by Moda. I recommend sticking with with fabrics that are either solids or are fairly monochromatic as most of the blocks will be small pictorials which could get lost with busier prints. Many of the collections under the Manufacturer Basics section in the EQ8 fabric library would work very well. You can always chose to add a more interesting print when the block calls for it -- which I did when piecing my blocks. I found it useful to have a number of backgrounds when creating my quilt.
Video 2: Import a Picture for Tracing Plus Practice Rising Sun Block
Video 3: Exporting an EQ Block Image to Facebook
When exporting a block you wish to share on Social Media, the process can be different than sharing a quilt. In this tutorial, learn how to export an image of a block and then add it to a Facebook post. In your emails, you will receive a link to a specific post for each block from the challenge. Please post your images as a comment to the referenced post.
Here is the link the the Learning EQ Facebook post that is referenced in the videos.
If you haven't enrolled in the challenge, now is the time. I look forward to working with you to become more comfortable in drafting your own foundation friendly blocks. The first block will be sent out Friday, July 9th (that is this coming Friday) at 8 am. 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 if you would like to participate in the challenge. For those currently in the Tech Know Quilter group, check your emails for your special bonus option for the challenge.
Tech Know Quilter Members Share Their Designs and Learnings
In the private Tech Know Quilter's Facebook group, I ask members to share their favorite designs for the month along with sharing what they learned.
Tech Know Quilters is a membership of Electric Quilt 8 owners who are mastering Electric Quilt through online training. There is currently a 3 day flash sale if you are interested in joining Tech Know Quilters. Enrollment is open through Monday, Jun 27. I hope you enjoy the designs by current Tech Know Quilter members.
Design a Two Block Quilt Challenge
Tech Know Quilter members who have completed twelve months of Tech Know Quilter's class are eligible for the Masters program. They are given an opportunity to participate in a Masters challenge each month.
In May 2021,their added challenge was to design a quilt with only two blocks in it.
Tech Know Quilters is a membership of Electric Quilt 8 owners who are mastering Electric Quilt through online training.
There is currently a 3 day flash sale if you are interested in joining Tech Know Quilters. Flash sale ends Monday, Jun 27 at midnight. Birthday Two Block Quilts
After admiring the quilts submitted in the Masters two block challenge, I pondered what a quilt would look like if we selected two blocks from the same subcategory in BlockBase Plus and auditioned them in both a horizontal and on-point layout.
Here are the guidelines to create your own Birthday Two Block Quilt.
The blocks from the video came from BlockBase Plus. The category was 08 Four Patch. The subcategory was 03 Thirty-Six Squares.
The first selected blocks was Brackman ID 1155 (Spinning Arrows by Nancy Cabot). The second selected block was Brackman ID 1158. It was published (without a name) by Woman's Circle in 1963 and with the name Flower Garden Path by Quilter's Newsletter Magazine (using flower garden prints).
If you don't have Block Base Plus, consider selecting two blocks from one of the categories in the Electric Quilt library. This will work best if the grids are consistent for the selected blocks.
Set your Birthday blocks in a horizontal layout and an on point layout. You can see that the huge difference that comes from just swapping out the layouts. 
Block Base Plus Birthday blocks set in an On Point Layout.
Block Base Plus Birthday blocks set in a Horizontal Layout.
I would love to see your two block quilt. Share you pictures in the Learning EQ Facebook Group.
One of our typical family vacations when I was growing up was a quick trip to Canada. (We lived about 100 miles from the border.) Although there was a border crossing (an exciting part of the journey) there was no need for passports and we enjoyed being able to visit a "foreign" country.
To celebrate Flag Day (June 14th in the United States), I created a quilt with two flags. One for the US and one for Canada. I also decided to make the flags "wave". 
Border Crossing by Kari Schell using EQ8
Would you like to learn how to draft a "wavy" flag block? Check out the following video tutorial. You will learn some great tips for getting those stripes to nest.
Here is the block from the video. This would be a fun project to cut out on an electronic cutting system.
Border Crossing Block by Kari Schell
I am curious what flag you would like to make "wave". Please post any or your drafted flag blocks or your quilt with flags in the Learning EQ Facebook group.
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