JOY Quilt Plus Free Foundations

When I was perusing the EQ8 block library, I saw a wonderful block in the holiday collection.  Do you see a Christmas stocking when you look at this block?  I actually saw the letter J.

I then thought about how I could expand on the concept of this block by creating a series of alphabet  blocks with a candy cane motif.

I went to the alphabet blocks and found a couple that I thought might work.

After some playing, I realized I couldn't nicely just add the candy cane stripes.  So I decided to just start from scratch and create the blocks in Easy Draw.

My video tutorial this week will share with you how to draw these candy cane blocks for yourself.

Would you like to piece this quilt.  Click on each image to obtain a download of the foundation pattern printed from EQ8 (9 inch finished size)  

j Candy Cane Block (a variation of a block from the EQ8 Library)

O Candy Cane Block Designed by Kari Schell

Y Candy Cane Block designed by Kari Schell

Sashing Foundation Block (finishes 9" x 1-1/2")

JOY Quilt - Border Cutting Instructions

Joy Candy Cane Quilt by Kari Schell

​My quilt was colored using the Henry Glass Believe fabric collection.

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​Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

Are you just getting started with EQ8? 

​This one month class will help you jump start your learning process.

To provide sufficient time for even the busiest person to learn, the material will be delivered via email.  Each email (delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) will contain a 5 to 10 minute video tutorial plus complete written instructions to draft part of a quilt.  You will love your successfully designed quilt in EQ8.

The class is currently on sale for $25 (regular $35).  Join now.

Purchase Shoot for the Stars with EQ8

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MN Quilters 2018 Mystery

Who doesn't like a good mystery?  What about a quilt pattern that will be presented over the next year?

I created a really fun quilt (using Electric Quilt) entitled Flight of Fancy.  This was designed specifically for Minnesota Quilters, who has exclusive rights to present the pattern for 2018. 

The quilt is a traditional design (with no curved piecing or applique).  You can choose the size you want to make: Small is 66" x 78", Medium is 66" x 90", and Large is 90" x 90".

When you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the introduction and fabric choice instructions so you can be ready when you receive your first clue at noon on January 1, 2018!

You also have the option to join a private Facebook group administered by MN Quilters where you can ask questions and share progress.  I have joined the Facebook group and plan to participate in the discussion.

Learn More and Purchase from MN Quilters

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Happy quilting.

​Kari

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