MN Quilt Show Update Plus Importing Fabric Collections

Wow!  What more can I say about the Minnesota 38th Annual Quilt show.  I had a fabulous time teaching 7 different Electric Quilt classes and presenting my lecture on Specialty Rulers.  I met an amazing group of women and saw some awesome quilts.

Check out the slideshow of a few of my favorite quilts from the judged and non-judged categories at the show.  I will share some additional quilts from the special exhibits next week.

Back in Business

old cable from Intelliquilter

The power supply got "yanked" on my Intelliquilter.  So I've been out of commission for a couple of weeks while Intelliquilter sent me a replacement and then me finding sufficient time to tackle a scary project.  I am proud to say that it is all back together with some very helpful coaching from Crystal at IQ. Everything is now working beautifully.

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Thread Art designed by Kari Schell in Art and Stitch

Thread Art designed by Kari Schell in Art and Stitch

Thread Art designed by Kari Schell in Art and Stitch

Check out a few of my latest Thread Art designs.  The coloring isn't quite right in the photos -- the challenge of photographing blocks while the quilt is still on the machine -- but I am having fun seeing the blocks emerge on fabric.

Importing Fabric Collections

One question I frequently hear is "How do I bring my fabrics into Electric Quilt?".  Whether you are working with entire collections from manufacturers websites (my favorite source for fabric scans) or individual images or photos -- this Electric Quilt video tutorial will move you from JPG to EQ!   

Featured Product - Private Coaching Program

I love to see my students succeed and am passionate about working with them to achieve their potential using Electric Quilt.

We all have different learning styles and I try to accommodate many of them with my various training options.

If you are ready  to jump start or significantly expand your Electric Quilt expertise, my private coaching program may be for you.  It is comprised of six 30+ minute sessions where I will guide you every step of the way on your EQ journey.

Coaching sessions use screen sharing technology and if you choose the VOIP option (that just means we use headphones on the computer to talk during the session) you can obtain a full video and audio recording of your private sessions.

You can choose what you want to work on including:

• Tackling specific projects you are currently designing
• Working through a selection of my many Electric Quilt in person and online classes
• Working "on demand"  - basically this is up time with me when you get stuck and need support

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Meet Julia -- When we got started, Julia was a brand new Electric Quilt user.  In our six sessions, she successfully completed the Introduction to EQ Class, the Easy Draw Drafting class and the Patch Draw Drafting class.  All from the comfort of her home.

"I really enjoyed our individual coaching sessions!  I must admit I was dubious about the benefits of this venue, but was very pleasantly surprised to find that I got exactly what I needed from your instruction.  I loved that you took my questions and incorporated lessons around them.  Your patience and skill are a winning combination for this type of lesson, and I would love to sign up for lessons again in the future.  Thank you for working with me and helping me to better understand the functionality of EQ7 and how to get more comfortable with using it for my own design work!"

Julia

Are you ready to take the next step?  Sign up here.

Have more questions --  drop me a note at [email protected].

Happy quilting.

Kari

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