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String Pieced Applique Quilt Part 2

2/25/2017

There is lots to talk about this week:

Part 2 of String Pieced Applique Quilt
Beginning Construction of the Quilt - Piecing the String Piece Segments
New pattern release: Irish Eyes
New Online Electric Quilt classes (starting in March) on Settings and Borders and Pieced Patch Draw

Irish Eyes

New pattern release -- just in time for St. Patrick's day.

Three quilts to celebrate your Irish roots -- or maybe just your favorite March holiday.

Irish Eyes includes instructions for a lap quilt with 12 inch blocks and two miniature quilts with 6 inch blocks. (FYI - The miniature quilts were previously released as a separate pattern.)

Pair this pattern with Studio 180 Design's Tucker Trimmer (or your favorite half square triangle square up ruler) for a perfect bundle.

Irish Eyes retails for $10. Find it at your local quilt shop -- or purchase directly from me.

NEW ELECTRIC QUILT CLASSES

Special Bonus: Register for both classes Settings and Border 1 and Pieced Patch Draw and take an extra $20 off your total. Enter coupon code MarchMadness when checking out.

Settings and Borders 1
Instructor Led Online Class

Learn the intricacies of working with the various layouts in Electric Quilt. Practice working on all 3 layers and become familiar with the tools for each layer.   In this class you will obtain hands on experience in working with many of the styles in the program through creating over a dozen quilts.   Note that Custom Set is not included in this class.

Class size will be limited to 8 participants. This class will be exactly like taking at "in person" class at a show or shop.   We will use screen sharing technology -- so you will be able to see my screen and if you have specific questions, I will also be able to view yours as well.

Level: Advanced Beginner (You should be familiar with basic navigation of Electric Quilt 7, the basic coloring tools, and obtaining blocks and fabrics from the libraries. You should also be familiar with your computer)

Dates: March 20, 27 and April 3, 10 7 - 8:30 pm (Central time) (four sessions)

Early Sign-Up Bonus:  As a special bonus, if you sign up March 11, 2017 you will be entitled to a private 20 minute coaching call (value of $60) with Kari that may be used any time during the course of the class. Use it for extra help on a topic or to pick Kari's brain on something you wish to do in Electric Quilt.

Class Cost: $100

Enroll Now.

Pieced Patch Draw - Instructor Led Online Class

Have you ever found the “perfect” block online. But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. This class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt.  The blocks in this class will be those based on special grids – including those based on circles, octagons, Kaleidoscopes, eight pointed stars and hexagons.  Layout options will also be provided for many of these blocks.

Level: Intermediate (You should be familiar with basic navigation of Electric Quilt 7, obtaining blocks and fabrics from the libraries, using the coloring tools, drafting basic blocks using Easy Draw and creating simple quilt layouts. You should also be familiar with your computer.)

Dates: March 21, 28 and April 4, 11   7 - 8:30 pm (Central time) (four sessions)

Class size will be limited to 8 participants. This class will be exactly like taking at "in person" class at a show or shop.   We will use screen sharing technology -- so you will be able to see my screen and if you have specific questions, I will also be able to view yours as well.

Early Sign-Up Bonus:  As a special bonus, if you sign up March 11, 2017 you will be entitled to a private 20 minute coaching call (value of $60) with Kari that may be used any time during the course of the class. Use it for extra help on a topic or to pick Kari's brain on something you wish to do in Electric Quilt.

Class Cost: 100

Enroll Now.

String Quilt - Designing the Setting and Borders using Electric Quilt

I came up with a design for my string applique circles that I will share with you in this weeks video tutorial. Learn the tricks for working with Layer 2 motifs and create a complementary string pieced border.

Piecing the String Piece Segments

Now that the design is done, it was time to get started on my quilt. This week was dedicated to piecing strip sets. My rules were:

Only use the pre-cut strips in the overflowing storage bins.
No rejecting ugly fabrics.

Trust me - that second rule was really hard to keep. It is hard to believe I actually purchased and used some of these fabrics at some point in time. My strips in my bins varied from 1" to 2-1/2" wide. Seams were all pressed in one direction.

I started with the strips for the applique circles before knowing final design. At least that is my excuse for making some of these sets a lot larger then required. If you would like to make the circle quilt you will need the following:

1 strip set at least 12" x 12"
5 strip sets at least 8" x 8"
2 strip sets at least 6" x 6"

For the border, I split my strips into four piles.

20"+ strips
15"+ strips
10"+ strips
5"+ strips

I then strip pieced each pile of similar length strips. I will be cutting these into 4-1/2" segments and will need a total of 138 inches to go around the quilt. This appears to be closer to 180 inches -- so I will have a little extra to play.

Happy quilting.

Kari

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Thread Art for Quilters

11/3/2016

Did you play with a Spirograph™ as a child (or even as an adult)? At International Quilt Market, many people noted that the designs in my new quilt patterns reminded them of their Spirograph tool.

I released two Thread Art Quilts at Market. The Embroidery/Quilt designs are also available for purchase.

Also -- if you are interested in in-person Electric Quilt training, I will be in Lees Summit MO from November 14-16. More information below on this opportunity.

Miniature Thread Art

4 Inch Thread Art Designs Available from On Point Quitler

Miniature Thread Art Pattern by On Point Quilter

Are you looking for a quilt to showcase charm squares? Or maybe you purchased designs for your embroidery machine’s 4″ hoop, but haven’t found the best way to display them? Make these fabrics or special blocks stand out by incorporating them in a miniature quilt.

Finished Sizes:
XS (6 blocks) 18-1/4″ x 24-1/2″
S (9 blocks) 24-1/2″ x 24-1/2″
M (12 blocks) 24-1/2″ x 30-3/4″
L (16 blocks) 30-3/4″ x 30-3/4″
XL (20 blocks) 30-3/4″ x 37″

Purchase digital copy here.

Purchase physical copy (mailed to you) here.

Thread Art Designs Available to Purchase from On Point Quitler

Large Miniature Thread Art Quilt by Kari Schell (30-3/4" x 37")

Large Thread Art

Large Thread Art Pattern by On Point Quilter

Are you looking for a quilt to showcase Layer Cake (10″ x 10″) squares? Or maybe you wish to highlight a series of quilting designs. Make these fabrics or quilting designs stand out by incorporating them in a thread art quilt.

Finished Sizes:
XS (6 blocks) 36″ x 48-1/2″
S (9 blocks) 48-1/2″ x 48-1/2″
M (12 blocks) 48-1/2″ x 61″
L (16 blocks) 61″ x 61″
XL (20 blocks) 61″ x 73-1/2″

Price: $12

Purchase download version here.

Purchase physical copy (mailed to you) here.

Thread Art Designs available for purchase from On Point Quilter.

Large Thread Art Quilt by Kari Schell. Thread Art Designs quilted on a computerized longarm sewing machine.

Thread Art Bundles

31 separate Spirograph-like designs for embroidery and computerized longarm machines. Watch the slideshow to see all the them. These were stitched at 4 inch on my embroidery machine.

Art and Stitch file included for those who wish to make other modifications of the designs.

Bundles are available in the following sizes. Click on the link to be directed to the product in the store.

3.9 inch Embroidery These will work with the Miniature Thread Art pattern and are suitable for 4 inch embroidery hoops.
4.9 inch Embroidery These are suitable for 5 x 7 inch embroidery hoops.
7.9 inch Embroidery These will work with the Large Thread Art pattern and are suitable for 8 inch (and larger) embroidery hoops.
8 inch Longarm These will work with the Large Thread Art pattern. In the cover quilt, I stitched these on my APQS Millennium with Intelliquilter.

All Thread Art bundles are economically priced at only $45.

Suggestion: Purchase the Miniature or Large Thread Art piecing patterns first. They include a $10 coupon that may be used for purchasing one of the Thread Art digital bundles.

Electric Quilt Classes (Plus Whim Wham Stars) in Lees Summit Missouri

The Lees Summit Quilt Guild is sponsoring Electric Quilt classes on November 14-16. I am also leading a full-day piecing class on Whim Wham Stars. For those looking for one of my in person classes, this is a great opportunity for training in Missouri.

Contact Donna at lardon67@yahoo.com for more information.

Introduction to EQ Refresher (Monday, November 15, 1-4)

This class is focused on those who have previously taken an Introduction to Electric Quilt class, but are looking for a refresher on the basics of the program. Level: Advanced Beginner

Introduction to Easy Draw (Tuesday, November 15, 9-12)

Have you ever found the “perfect” block online. But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. This class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt. The blocks in this class are those that can be done in a “grid” format – basically just like drawing with a pencil and graph paper. Within Electric Quilt these blocks are drafted within Easy Draw. Level: Advanced Beginner.

Beginning Setting and Borders in Electric Quilt (Tuesday, November 15, 1-4)

Explore taking your Electric Quilt skills to the next level by working with the various setting options in Electric Quilt. This will include Basic Layouts, Adding Borders, Auto Borders, and a number of options that will work for Sampler quilts. Level: Advanced Beginner

Whim Wham Stars (Wednesday, November 16th, 9-4)

Do you like gazing at twinkling stars on a clear night? You can now put those stars on your bed. The asymmetrical star used in the sashing will make it appear that the stars are dancing across the quilt. Quilt may be completed with seven fabrics or may be scrapped using fat quarters.

Learn tips and tricks for using recommended specialty rulers while piecing this quilt.

Trunk Show plus Using Specialty Rulers for Enhanced Speed and Accuracy (9:00 AM, Monday, November 14th)

Prepare to be educated as I describe my design process, show beautiful quilts and demonstrate useful tools. During this lecture, you will see several quilts from my current designs and often sneak peeks at new projects. Many of my projects utilize over-sized piecing and subsequent trim-downs with rulers from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design. I will share tips for effectively using these rulers.

Athletics Summer Games Block 21 and New Pattern Release

8/26/2016

This is a bonus block for the Summer Games quilt.

Athletics (or track) Paper Pieced Block by Kari Schell

Click here to purchase and download the block pattern for paper piecing. Pattern includes oversized cutting instructions and piecing diagram. Please make sure to verify that you are printing actual size (no scaling). In your printer options you may need to uncheck "print to page".

Click here to purchase other block patterns from the Summer Games series.

Here is an idea for a mini-quilt using this (or any other of the Summer Games blocks).

Summer Games Mini Quilt by Kari Schell

Drafting Athletics (i.e. Track) Block in Electric Quilt

Athletics (Track) Block Drafted in Electric Quilt

Select Block>New Block>Easy Draw + Patch Draw Block.

Import the above image for tracing in the Tracing Image tab.

Drawing board set-up in the Easy Draw tab is:

Block Width/Height: 12 x 12

Snapping Options: Only Snap to Node and Snap to Lines and Arcs of Drawing should be turned on.

Using the Line tool, divide block into major sections (see image below).

Add to Sketchbook.

Sectioning the Athletics Block in Electric Quilt

Use the Line tool and trace the remaining lines of the drawing. Save to Sketchbook after completing each segment.

Tracing the Athletics Block in Electric Quilt

Go to the Applique Tab.

Select the Circle from the Oval fly-out.

With the Ctrl key depressed. trace the head. The will give you a perfect circle

Color.

Add to Sketchbook.

Save.

Adding Athletics Block Head in the Applique Tab in Electric Quilt

Just Released - Northwoods Loon Paper Piecing Pattern

Watching a majestic loon on a serene lake will calm your soul. Carry this scene into your home with easy (and incredibly accurate) paper piecing techniques. The wall quilt finishes 27″ x 25″.

Hot off the press -- the Northwoods Loon quilt pattern is now available for purchase!

One of the sample quilts was done in batiks and the other using the just released MN Shop Hop fabric -- the Mosquito fabric was too hard to resist.

Northwoods Loon in Batiks

Northwoods Loon in MN Shop Hop Fabric

Download the pattern and foundations for $10.

Physical copies of the pattern include all foundations necessary to complete the quilt (on easy to use newsprint). Price is $12.

Electric Quilt Academy

EQ Academy

I will be teaching at Electric Quilt Academy on September 8-10 -- in Denver Colorado! Yes this is only a couple of weeks away.

I will be teaching Let's Start at the Very Beginning. If you are just getting started with Electric Quilt,or purchased the program, but haven't had time to open the box, or want to refresh yourself on the basics -- this class is for you.

There are only a few open seats in the class, so register now if you are interested in this phenomenal opportunity.

Learn more here.

Balloons

7/23/2016

"Is it hot enough for you?" It is interesting how sayings you heard in childhood come back to you. The next few days are projected to have heat indexes from 105 to 115. I'm not even sure what the heat index is -- but for this ice skating girl I know it is definitely "hot enough".

I'm using the heat as an excuse to escape to the ice rink in the middle of the day (and hoping everyone doesn't have the same idea). At home I'm working on a number of quilting projects, including ...

Balloons Pantograph

I've been wanting to develop my own pantograph to use with 2+6 = Easy. And finally decided on balloons. What a great way to celebrate a new baby or a special day in a child's life. I am really excited on how the pattern stitches out. I've used on my last two 2+6=Easy quilts.

2+6=Easy Pattern in Circus Fabric. Balloon Pantograph.

Quilting close-up:

Close-Up of 2+6=Easy Circus Quilt. Balloon Pantograph.

2+6=Easy Pattern in Gekko Fabric. Balloon Pantograph.

Gekko Close-up:

Close-up of 2+6=Easy quilt in Gekko Fabric. Balloon Pantograph.

2+6=Easy pattern plus digitized quilting Balloon Pantograph Bundle

Regular $25. Introductory bundled sales price of $15. Purchase here.

Balloon Pantograph

This pantograph works great at 10 inches -- making it quick and easy to stitch out. I offset every other row by 50%.

Digitized design available for all major quilting and embroidery formats. Embroidery files are sized at 6.9" x 6.4".

Introductory sales price of $7.50 (regular $15).

Purchase here.

Machine Quilting of Balloon Pattern on Your Next Quilt

Let me use my Balloon pantograph on your next quilt.

Machine quilting discount of 25% will be applied to any orders for the Balloon pantograph received in July or August 2016.

Call me at 763-566-6536 or drop me at note at onpointquilter@comcast.net to schedule your quilt.

Happy 4th Lady Liberty Tutorial

7/4/2015

I hope you have fun things planned for this holiday (if you are in the US). To celebrate, I thought I would re-post my video on creating a Lady Liberty quilt using Electric Quilt. I will also be giving the next set of instructions for the Kite quilt.

Featured Quilt - Come Said the Wind

Pat C. shared her rendition of Come Said the Wind. She embroidered the poem on her version of this quilt. Very nice!

Pat C. Come Said the Wind

The poem in the quilt was written by George Cooper, an American poet who lived from 1838 – 1927. The large wall hanging finishes to 33”□, while the small one finishes 15” x 12”. To make construction easier, many sections in the quilt use over-sized piecing along with specialty rulers. If you cannot find the specialty ruler, instructions are provided for use of traditional rulers.

Purchase pattern here.

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String Pieced Applique Quilt Part 2

Irish Eyes

NEW ELECTRIC QUILT CLASSES

Settings and Borders 1
Instructor Led Online Class

Pieced Patch Draw - Instructor Led Online Class

String Quilt - Designing the Setting and Borders using Electric Quilt

Piecing the String Piece Segments

Thread Art for Quilters

Miniature Thread Art

Large Thread Art

Thread Art Bundles

Electric Quilt Classes (Plus Whim Wham Stars) in Lees Summit Missouri

Athletics Summer Games Block 21 and New Pattern Release

Drafting Athletics (i.e. Track) Block in Electric Quilt

Just Released - Northwoods Loon Paper Piecing Pattern

Electric Quilt Academy

Balloons

Balloons Pantograph

Featured Products:

2+6=Easy pattern plus digitized quilting Balloon Pantograph Bundle

Balloon Pantograph

Machine Quilting of Balloon Pattern on Your Next Quilt

Happy 4th Lady Liberty Tutorial

Featured Quilt - Come Said the Wind

Kari Schell

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String Pieced Applique Quilt Part 2

Irish Eyes

NEW ELECTRIC QUILT CLASSES

Settings and Borders 1 ​Instructor Led Online Class

Pieced Patch Draw - Instructor Led Online Class

String Quilt - Designing the Setting and Borders using Electric Quilt

Piecing the String Piece Segments

Thread Art for Quilters

Miniature Thread Art

Large Thread Art

Thread Art Bundles

Electric Quilt Classes (Plus Whim Wham Stars) in Lees Summit Missouri

Athletics Summer Games Block 21 and New Pattern Release

Drafting Athletics (i.e. Track) Block in Electric Quilt

Just Released - Northwoods Loon Paper Piecing Pattern

Electric Quilt Academy

Balloons

Balloons Pantograph

Featured Products:

2+6=Easy pattern plus digitized quilting Balloon Pantograph Bundle

Balloon Pantograph

Machine Quilting of Balloon Pattern on Your Next Quilt

Happy 4th Lady Liberty Tutorial

Featured Quilt - Come Said the Wind

Kari Schell

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