Giving Thanks Quilt

Giving Thanks Quilt

In the US the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving.  During this national holiday we have a chance to reflect on things we are truly thankful for.

I am so appreciative of those that follow me on my blog and social media and those who take classes from me.  I enjoy sharing my love of quilting (especially Electric Quilt) with you and I feel blessed having you in my community.

My free video tutorial this week is entitled -- Giving Thanks.    It would be a fun wall hanging or table runner for Thanksgiving.  

There are only two blocks in the quilt and they all start with designs from the Electric Quilt 8 library. 

• For the wreath you will learn to start with a quilting stencil and turn it into a block.  Although it might be fun to stitch them with some fun variegated thread for a different look.
• For the pumpkin, you will start with a block from the library and turn it into a motif.

In the video you will notice I use some fabrics other than the default fabrics.  Most of them came from EQ Fabric Library: Themes Library 20 Holidays Fall.  

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Here are the two blocks created during the video.

Here is the quilt from the video.

I think this design still needs a bit more.  My plans are to do some additional playing next week.  Would you like to offer any suggestions?  Feel free to post in the Learning EQ FB group.

Giving Thanks Learning EQ Facebook Post

Isometric Grids using Electric Quilt 8

Tech Know Quilter Masters members were recently provided a class on Isometric Designs using Electric Quilt 8.  Isometric designs are a unique way of presenting visuals by drawing three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional planes. Simply put, isometric designs show an object as though it's viewed from one corner and a bird's eye angle.  During the class we covered a number of ways to approach these designs. 

​As you can see by a some of their shared designed, they did a spectacular job.

Pat Harkins

Pat Harkins

Kathleen McCormick - using Arkansas Snowflake block

Julie Pedersen

Helen Hicks

Mary Groesbeck

Mary Groesbeck I've been playing with a series of designs for throws that is an "earthquake" series. I am taking traditional blocks and shaking them up. I decided to see how they would look in an isometric perspective. I'm designing in white/gray/black and will add traditional fabrics later. Here's my take. I used my flying geese, variable star, and friendship star blocks.

Joyce Drenth

Linda Carlson

Brigitte Lee Long before this class, I downloaded a pattern from The Quilters Clinic, Ruth Ann Berry Now I was able to redraw her pattern.

Helen Hicks

Wanda Hizer

Curryanne Hostetler

Pat Harkin

Julie Pedersen

Helen Hicks

Wanda Hizer

Brigitte Lee

Julie Pedersen

Curryanne Hostetler

Helen Hicks

Edith Craig

Curryanne Hostetler

Wanda Hizer

Edith Craig

Helen Hicks

Julie Pedersen

Brigette Lee

Helen Hicks

Julie Pedersen

Wanda Hizer

Brigitte Lee

Tech Know Quilters members are eligible for the Masters program after completing 12 months of Tech Know Quilter classes.  Masters members receive fewer lessons each month, with more time to devote to their own projects and challenges.

Drop me a note if you have completed over 12 months of Tech Know Quilters and are interested in learning more about the Masters program.
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You can learn more about the regular Tech Know Quilters membership program and sign up for the wait list for the next open enrollment period here.

​Happy quilting.

​Kari

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