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I'm So Busy, My Head is Spinning

11/7/2015

 
11/7/2015 Personal Note:  I have a full blog post this week.  But I wanted to give a heads up to all my readers.  I am scheduled to have a heart valve replaced next Thursday and will be out of commission for a few weeks.  Hopefully I will be back and blogging again by early December.  (And for those who asked; yes --  there will continue be free Electric Quilt and Art and Stitch videos in future blogs.  I love sharing my knowledge with all of you.)

During my absence, you will still be able to purchase items from my store.  Downloadable items can still be accessed immediately; however any products that require shipping will be sent the week of November 23rd.  Any e-mails and other questions will also be answered on my return.

Ellipses and Circles on a Line

This week I have been busy catching up on quilting customer quilts.

Since the focus of the week has been quilting, I thought my post would center on one of the quilting designs I created for a customer.

My customer used Kaffee Fassett material and wanted a design with irregular circles on a line.  She didn't want it to look "perfect" -- in other words she was interested in a more random look.  Now this is great news for those with manually driven longarm machines and those working on their domestic machines.  However this presents a bit of a challenge for those of us with computerized machines that don't want to resort to freehand (Warning:  Freehand quilting will atrophy without regular use).
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Quilt by Susan J.
To address that issue, I decided to design two different lines (think of this as panto row one and panto row two).  See how I created the pantograph using Art and Stitch in this weeks video tutorial.  (Note that the design may also be done freehand!)
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Now for the real magic.  Intelliquilter had a new release about a month ago.  One of the new features is "progressive offset".  Essentially this results in each row being shifted as opposed to every other row being alternated.  Much better for my "random" goal for this quilt. 
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For those who have Intelliquilter, you may also be interested in my settings.
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Love Your EQ (or Art and Stitch) Private Coaching Program

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I know that you may be ready to make the commitment to expand your knowledge and use of Electric Quilt or Art and Stitch.  I have openings in my schedule starting in January and will be taking on a limited number of private coaching clients to work with in expanding your Electric Quilt technical skills.

Opening are still available.  Early bird discounts have been extended to November 10th as life has been a bit hectic on my end and I've been slow at responding to e-mails.

​Read more about the program here.  


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We had a beautiful week in Minnesota.  But cold weather is on its way and that means it is time to start preparing for Christmas.

Do you want a quick and easy project for either your house or a great Christmas gift?

Check out the possibilities with my Christmas Presents pattern.
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Christmas Presents Table Topper using A Christmas Story from Northcott fabrics
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Christmas Presents with Let it Glow fabric by Moda
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Christmas Presents with Molly Bs Simply Christmas by Marcus Brothers
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Christmas Presents with Downton Abby Christmas by Andover
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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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Melanie Gillette
11/7/2015 08:56:37 am

Kari - will send good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery. Thanks again for all you do.

Cathy
11/7/2015 10:06:28 am

All the very best for next week, Kari! We will be thinking of you! Make sure you do rest well afterwards.
I am so impressed with all your work and look forward to learning new techniques when you have recovered,
Cathy.

Lilia
11/7/2015 10:07:03 am

Oh this announcement came as quite a surprise! I do hope it all goes smoothly and without a hitch Kari. You take all the time you need to recover. We'll still be here when you are ready to return. Don't overdo now. Sending much love and best wishes and prayers in your behalf.

Toni
11/7/2015 10:47:53 am

Thinking of you - especially on Thursday.
Take care and do not rush back to us, we can wait for you!
Be well ...

Linda Nahler
11/7/2015 11:30:46 am

Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. This is a great video and I am learning so much from you. Thanks!

Deb Kloss
11/7/2015 11:53:16 am

Prayers for your speedy recovery!

Lani
11/7/2015 01:29:59 pm

Oh goodness! Prayers for you Kari that everything goes well and you recover quickly :)

CathyQuilts
11/7/2015 02:30:40 pm

Good luck with your surgery, Kari, I hope it's quick and uneventful. Sending speedy healing vibes also.

Sharon
11/7/2015 02:44:13 pm

Hi Kari,
I'm wishing you the best with the surgery.
Are you going to have your Ellipses and Circles on a Line design available for us to purchase? It's perfect for a lot of things I can think of, but I would rather buy it than have to design it myself.
Take care of yourself!

Jeannette McIntosh
11/7/2015 03:01:10 pm

Kari, sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery. We'll miss you, but you take care of yourself.

Teresa Boi link
11/10/2015 07:05:40 am

Kari, wishing you a speedy recovery. I really enjoy all that you share here. I have learned so much from you. Always look forward to your next post. Take care and keep us posted when you are up to it. And thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Jessica Casady link
11/10/2015 01:14:27 pm

Kari, Thank you for the marvelous teaching videos you make for all of us to enjoy and help us excel as we learn this wonderful software of ANS! I join with all of the others in a circle of prayer for you on this coming Thursday as you undergo successful heart surgery. I can remember to pray for you as it is my 76th Birthday! Thank you once again for ll you do!

Patricia Hurdle
11/11/2015 11:45:00 am

Best wishes to you Karl!I hope you get back on your feet quickly as I am real interested in learning about this program.

Patjm
11/14/2015 01:56:25 pm

Wishing you the very best and an speedy recovery.

Melanie Gillette
11/21/2015 11:53:37 pm

Hi Kari
Thinking about you and hoping all is well and you are up and about soon!
Melanie


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