Pieced Snowflake Block and New Class

 Happy New Year!

​We finally got some snow.  I am so thankful for a neighbor that shoveled my driveway for the last two snowfalls.

Since snow has been on my brain, I played a bit in Electric Quilt to design a new snowflake table runner.  Here is the table runner and the main block.

Snowflake Block by Kari Schell

This weeks video is the first part of creating this project using Electric Quilt.  I've included a close-up of the snowflake block, as I think it is usually easiest to draft a block by tracing it.  You have my permission to save a copy of this block to your computer for your personal use.

The Electric Quilt video tutorial will include (1) importing a block for tracing; (2) set up and use of Easy Draw for drafting the block and (3) Finding and Adding Additional Fabrics using the "Find by Color" method in the Fabric library.

Click here for a copy of the Electric Quilt Rotary Cutting Instructions.

Notes if using Specialty Rulers:

• If using Deb Tucker's Tucker Trimmer 1 for the half square triangle units, cut the square 2" x 2".  Trim the half square triangle units to 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".
• If using Deb Tucker's Wing Clipper 1 for the flying geese units, cut the large square 3-1/2" x 3-1/2".  Cut the corner triangle pieces 2" x 2".  Trim the completed unit to 2-1/2" x 1-1/2".

Click here for a copy of the Electric Quilt Foundation pattern.

Happy Quilting

​Kari

Introduction to Electric Quilt Online Class Starting January 26th

One item I keep hearing from readers is the challenge in finding hands on Electric Quilt classes.  Search no more!  I am now offering an online version of my Introduction to EQ class.  

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 the two sessions 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:  January 26 and February 2nd.  6:30 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Class size will be limited to 10 participants.  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.

Click here to register.  (Suggestion:  There will be a coupon that can be applied toward this class in my weekly newsletter.  Sign up now to obtain the code.)  

EQ Coaching Program

Did you make any quilting related New Year's resolutions this year?  If one of them was to finally master Electric Quilt, you may be interested in my Electric Quilt coaching program.  Just think, you can have one on one private coaching to work on aspects of the program you would love to master.  Drop me a note to learn more or check out my related page.