Sashing without Cornerstones Plus New Training Opportunities

There is a lot going on this week -- especially on the Electric Quilt front.

Cornerstone Elimination

 In a Facebook group I am in, one of the members asked about eliminating the Cornerstones when creating a quilt using Electric Quilt.  I immediately thought of two ways to address her problem -- and after thinking some more came up with a third way.

My video this week demonstrates all three.  I would love to know which method you would prefer.

For each of my examples, I decided to assume a 10 inch block and 2-1/2 inch sashing and a setting of three blocks across and four down.

EQ Training Opportunities

Small Quilts with a Twist - Octagon Table Runners

My first class with Electric Quilt University started on Friday.  This has truly been a labor of love -- my first opportunity to combine my videos supplemented with detailed written instructions and lots of images.

Enrollment has now opened for the March class -- so sign up here.

MN Quilt Show in St. Cloud

Registration has opened for my classes at the MN Quilt Show in St. Cloud from June 8-11, 2016.  This would be a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the program.  (I've had students take all four days of classes for concentrated training.) Get more information and sign-up here.  Class offerings include

1. Introduction to Electric Quilt
2. Introduction to Electric Quilt (refresher)
3. Easy Draw
4. Patch Draw
5. Applique Blocks (NEW class)
6. Beginning Settings and Borders
7. Pictoral Foundations (NEW class)
8. EQ7 Overview (lecture)
9. Trunk Show and Specialty Rulers (lecture)

Applique Blocks at MN Quilt Show 2016

Loon Block from Pictoral Foundations MN Quilt Show 2016

Introduction to Electric Quilt 7

February/March online class offering have now been posted and are ready for sign-up.

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 23, March 1,8 and 15  10 - 11:30 am (Central time) (four sessions)

Class size will be limited to 10 participants.  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.

​Register here.

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Easy Draw - New Online Class

Have you ever found the “perfect” block online.  But then realized you wanted to piece it a different way. 

 Maybe you want rotary cutting instructions or a foundation pattern. 

Or maybe you want a different size to incorporate into a different quilt. 

With Electric Quilt you can redraft these blocks. 

This class will focus on how to “read a block” and then come up with the most efficient way to draft it with Electric Quilt. 

​The 22 blocks in this class are those that can be done in a “grid” format – basically just like drawing with a pencil and graph paper.  Within Electric Quilt these blocks are drafted within Easy Draw.  Level:  Advanced Beginner.

Dates:  February 23, March 1, and 8 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Central time) (three sessions)

Class size will be limited to 10 participants.  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.

Register here.

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Blog Pop

My friend Jo from Fat Quarter Gypsy, (the pop-up queen) has invited me to participate in a blog hop.

Monday, February 8th is the start of an adventure in Pop-Ups!  Each day for 2 weeks you will be treated to fun and creative ways to jazz up a pop-up!  There will be prizes... because all AWESOME blog hops have prizes... and at the end there will be EXTRA PRIZES for some lucky hoppers!  I have been invited to do a special blog post on February 16th, so be sure to check back for fun and door prizes.

​If you are interested in visiting all the fabulous designers and signing up for the Grand Prize, click here.  (Note that to be eligible for the grand prize, you must provide your e-mail address.  You e-mail will be shared with all bloggers.)

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Happy quilting.

Kari

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