For a limited time watch Kari's webinar on creating a number of sampler quilt settings using EQ8. And then check out the virtual quilts from both the Goose Goose Duck challenge and the latest Tech Know Quilter Showcase. Goose Goose Duck Challenge ConcludesWow. 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. Goose Goose Duck DesignsCheck out the latest group of designs inspired by the Goose Goose Duck challenge. Tech Know Quilters August Virtual Quilt ShowCurrent 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! Other Tech Know Quilter Members QuiltsHere 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. A flying goose unit is one of the most frequently used units in quilting. See what participants of the Goose Goose Duck challenge did with this unit and watch the video for the last block in the challenge. And then be inspired by what some Tech Know Quilter Master's members did with half square triangles. Goose TracksIt 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. 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. Sampler Quilt Settings Free WebinarWould 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. August Half Square Triangle ChallengeMembers 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. Goose Goose Duck Challenge QuiltsHere 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. Day 1 - Pinwheel GeeseDay 2 Wild Goose ChaseDay 3 Flock of GeeseDay 4 - Fox and GeeseDay 5 Duck and DucklingOther Designs
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.
Goose Goose Duck Creativity
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. Goose Goose Duck Block 1Goose Goose Duck Block 2
Are you excited to get started on the Goose Goose Duck Challenge? I've been busy working on the free videos this week along with the free quilting patterns and am looking forward to seeing your designs. If you haven't signed up for the challenge, please make sure to do that today. You won't want to miss any of the emails.
I also have two getting started videos to set you up for success. The first is on adding a new fabric collection from Electric Quilt. The second is on posting to a particular Facebook post (so we can see your work.) Have a great weekend. Goose Goose Duck Challenge starts on Tuesday
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.
Using the Free Fabric Downloads from Electric Quilt
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. Posting a Design from Electric Quilt to a Facebook Post
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. |
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