Would you like to Schedule a Workshop for your Shop or Guild?
Contact Kari Schell for availability and costs to host any of these classes or lectures.
Electric Quilt 8
Electric Quilt 8
Introduction to Electric Quilt 8 (Full Day Workshop)
Electric Quilt has just released EQ8 (the first release in over 7 years). This version has an entirely new look and feel which I think you are really going to enjoy learning.
This 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.
There are also a number of other Electric Quilt classes that can be taught in a half day or full day format. Contact Kari for specifics.
Introduction to Electric Quilt 8 (Full Day Workshop)
Electric Quilt has just released EQ8 (the first release in over 7 years). This version has an entirely new look and feel which I think you are really going to enjoy learning.
This 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.
There are also a number of other Electric Quilt classes that can be taught in a half day or full day format. Contact Kari for specifics.
Whim Wham Stars by Kari Schell
Pick a pattern from On Point Quilter (Choose a pattern of your choice.)
(This can be either a full day or half day workshop or even as a mini-retreat. I will work with your shop or guild to structure something that works for you.) I also have a number of mystery classes that could be used with your guild as well.
This workshop will included detailed instructions on any tools recommended by the pattern. A list of current patterns is available here. Each student must have a purchased copy of the pattern.
(This can be either a full day or half day workshop or even as a mini-retreat. I will work with your shop or guild to structure something that works for you.) I also have a number of mystery classes that could be used with your guild as well.
This workshop will included detailed instructions on any tools recommended by the pattern. A list of current patterns is available here. Each student must have a purchased copy of the pattern.
Lectures
Trunk Show plus Using Specialty Rulers for Enhanced Speed and Accuracy
Prepare to be educated as I describe my design process, show beautiful quilts and demonstrate useful tools. During this lecture, you will see several quilts from my current designs and often sneak peeks at new projects. Many of my projects utilize over-sized piecing and subsequent trim-downs with rulers from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design. I will share tips for effectively using these rulers.
Prepare to be educated as I describe my design process, show beautiful quilts and demonstrate useful tools. During this lecture, you will see several quilts from my current designs and often sneak peeks at new projects. Many of my projects utilize over-sized piecing and subsequent trim-downs with rulers from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design. I will share tips for effectively using these rulers.
Electric Quilt 8 Overview
This lecture will provide you valuable information on whether a quilt design program is for you. It will include an overview of the most frequently used features with Electric Quilt 8. You will see how to use blocks from the library and put them into a setting of your choice. You will see how the coloring tools work which will allow you to audition your fabric options before you make your first cut. With a few minor changes you can modify a design so the quilt will actually fit on your bed. And you will see the types of information and instructions that can be printed directly from the program such as yardage charts, foundation patterns and rotary cutting charts.
This lecture will provide you valuable information on whether a quilt design program is for you. It will include an overview of the most frequently used features with Electric Quilt 8. You will see how to use blocks from the library and put them into a setting of your choice. You will see how the coloring tools work which will allow you to audition your fabric options before you make your first cut. With a few minor changes you can modify a design so the quilt will actually fit on your bed. And you will see the types of information and instructions that can be printed directly from the program such as yardage charts, foundation patterns and rotary cutting charts.