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Pickle Dish Variation - an Electric Quit Tutorial

1/20/2017

 
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In an Electric Quilt facebook group, Rita L. posted a photo of a block from this quilt.  This quilt was handed down through her husband's family and she wanted to create a copy of the quilt.

Although she didn't use Electric Quilt, she knew the key to piecing this quilt was a decent "quilt pattern".  Of course we all know that this is something that Electric Quilt does well.
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My original thoughts when looking at this was that it needed to be created in the applique section of the program.  However upon further review, I realized that this could be done in Easy Draw.  And an even greater plus is that with a few adaptions it could be paper pieced.

See how I tackled drafting this  block in Easy Draw in this weeks video tutorial.
If you would like to trace my block, feel free to copy this picture to My EQ7>Images.  You may then insert it in the Images tab and trace the image in the Easy Draw tab.
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Next week I will share tips for creating the setting for this block in Electric Quilt.

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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:
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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.

Early Sign-Up Bonus:  As a special bonus, if you sign up January 31, 2017 you will be entitled to  a private 20 minute coaching call with Kari that may be used any time during the course of the class.  Use it for extra help on a topic or to pick Kari's brain on something you wish to do in Electric Quilt.  (Value:  $60)

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Using Easy Draw within Electric Quilt
​Instructor Led Online Class

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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).

Early Sign-Up Bonus:  As a special bonus, if you sign up January 31, 2017 you will be entitled to  a private 20 minute coaching call with Kari that may be used any time during the course of the class.  Use it for extra help on a topic or to pick Kari's brain on something you wish to do in Electric Quilt. (Value:  $60)

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Cheryl
1/20/2017 07:38:45 am

Sectioning and numbering of foundation pieces can be saved for later use. In HELP go to "printing and exporting" then "printing foundation patterns" then "saving the paper piecing numbering". The instructions are there. This saves a lot of frustration when you are printing multiple copies but not at the same time

Kari
1/26/2017 06:30:50 pm

Thanks Cheryl. The video did say that the sectioning and numbering would save -- but not "moved" pieces. Another point of clarification. If you use the pieced patchwork to draw your block (instead of Easy Draw), EQ will not save that sectioning and numbering at all.

Carole Corn
1/20/2017 10:56:41 am

Great lesson Kari, thank you!

Lilia
1/20/2017 11:03:03 am

What a beautiful quilt and as always, Kari, what a great tutorial! I've always admired the pickle dish pattern but couldn't figure out it's name. After all these years, and following your tutorial I had an awe ha moment. The pickle dish is made of cut glass! Now I see it!!!
I'm laughing at myself.
Cheryl, I'll try to follow what you've written as it would be great not to have to keep going through the same process for printing multiple copies later. So much to learn! SO VERY GLAD for these tutorials a little at a time. Thank you!

Danni
1/28/2017 05:05:34 pm

Brilliant as always

Cat
2/2/2017 02:07:36 pm

Thanks Kari!


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