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Sashing without Cornerstones Plus New Training Opportunities

2/6/2016

 
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.
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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

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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)
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Applique Blocks at MN Quilt Show 2016
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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.
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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 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.


Easy Draw - New Online Class

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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.

Blog Pop

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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.)

Happy quilting.

Kari

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Kat
2/6/2016 09:21:33 am

Hi Kari. I enjoyed the video. I have not used the snap to grid in the quilt layout. that would have saved me alot of adjusting placement times! I am very familiar with Custom Set, but for this purpose I would probably prefer option 2.

Cathy
2/6/2016 12:02:23 pm

Hi Kari,

Tried to contact you before Xmas! I am interested in your Art n'Stitch lessons.
Many thanks

Punkin link
2/6/2016 01:34:52 pm

Like the 2 nd one

Betty Santa
2/6/2016 07:36:46 pm

Like the second one!

Jeannette McIntosh
2/7/2016 01:55:20 am

The second option is the one I would probably use since it was much faster. But I loved that you showed the third option! You showed techniques I did not know about. That you, Kari. Your blog is awesome.

Susan Melgaard
2/7/2016 03:01:57 pm

I think I like the second one the best. Also think I better watch it again just to be sure.

kathleen winters
2/8/2016 11:59:53 am

I really like option 2. It was easier to follow, but I am glad that you showed how to tackle this design technique in several ways. This way, each quilter can choose which one works best for them.

Vicki
2/10/2016 08:21:05 am

I would really like to make several pop ups to use in my craft room. I think they would be great for organizing unfinished projects.

Raewyn link
3/1/2016 06:57:15 pm

Thank you for this video - I see all 3 techniques have their place so am pleased to have learnt them all... 2 seemed quickest... does that cornrstone sashing that's been covered up just disappear like when you put one blcok on top of another?

Sandy Crumpton
3/7/2016 11:29:52 am

The second one is the easiest and not as busy.

Althea Kennedy
3/7/2016 04:14:15 pm

I like the second one the best. It seems to be the easiest for me to remember, at least for me. Thank you for the tutorial. I will need to watch again just to be sure.

Jane Turgeon
3/17/2016 03:31:39 pm

Hi Kari,
Our EQ We Do group enjoyed watching your tutorial together. Hadn't used the snap to grid for the blocks before - great tip. Even enjoyed your calculation error (corrected) in the 3rd option. Thank you for such a clearly illustrated, well explained tutorial that solved a design challenge for us.


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