Pickle Dish Part 2

It is hard to believe that January is over.  I have been having a blast with a great group of students in my Introduction to Electric Quilt class.  I have two new online Electric Quilt classes that are starting in February.  If you would like to join the fun, there is more information on these classes later in the post.

Antique quilts are always inspiring.  I particularly loved the red, tan and whites in this Pickle Dish Variation quilt and think it would make a spectacular valentine quilt.  (Thanks to Rita for letting me share my version of her quilt with you.)

​A couple of weeks ago, I shared how to draft the block in this quilt.  If you missed it, please check out this post.

Rita's Antique Pickle Dish Quilt

This week, I will share with you my thoughts on creating the setting in Electric Quilt.  I originally did this in custom set -- but then discovered a trick for using a standard horizontal setting.  

​Both are shared in this weeks video tutorial.

Featured Pattern - Be My Valentine

Valentines Day is less than two weeks away!  Do you have a favorite valentines quilt for decorating your wall or table?  My Be My Valentine Quilt is an fun easy pattern.  Here are a couple of the fabric options.

Optional Heart Swirls Pantograph

This also makes a great shower or wedding gift for someone special in your life.

Quilt measures 40" x 16".

Three purchasing options:

1. Download copy of pattern (12 pages fully illustrated including options for use of specialty rulers)  $8.  Purchase here.
2. Download copy of pattern, plus physical copy of pattern mailed to you.  (Price includes shipping.)  $9.  Purchase here.
3. Download copy of pattern, plus physical copy of pattern mail to you, plus heart swirl digitized pantograph download.  $16.  Purchase here.  

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Electric Quilt Learning Opportunities

Are you ready to take your knowledge of Electric Quilt to the next level?  Check out these opportunities.  Also, if your guild or show would be interested in sponsoring a workshop, ​drop me a note.

Three day in person, instructor-led workshop allowing participants to deep dive into the Electric Quilt subject of their choice.  I will be teaching the drawing tools and participants will become proficient in:

• Easy Draw blocks
• Paper Piecing blocks
• Applique
• Pieced PatchDraw tools (including hexagons, pentagons, LeMoyne stars plus variations, Dresdan plates)

I will also include layouts to complement each of the blocks! 

You will be amazed at how much you can learn in this concentrated setting away from life's distractions.

Cost:  $300  

​Learn more here.

Introduction to Electric Quilt 7
​Instructor Led Online Class

Learn the basics of Electric Quilt in the comfort of your own home.

This online class will cover basic navigation of the software, creating a new project, using the libraries, using Quick Quilts for fast projects, adding borders, coloring tools/fabrics, creating quilt labels and printing quilts, blocks, fabric yardage estimates, rotary cutting and foundation patterns.  By the end of class you will be comfortable working with the program and be able to explore additional features on your own.    Users of all levels are welcome, with special emphasis on beginners.

Dates:  February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 1 - 2:30 pm (Central time) (four sessions)

Class size will be limited to 8 participants.  Seats are available on a first come first serve basis.  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.

Cost:  $100

Register now!

Easy Draw
​Instructor Led Online Class

Are you ready to learn the secrets of Easy Draw.  Join the instructor led Easy Draw online class.  Class limited to 8 students.

Dates:  February 13, 20 and 27, 2017 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Central time) (three sessions).

Cost:  $80

Register now!  ​​

​Happy quilting.

​Kari

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