Shoot for the Stars with Electric Quilt 8
Or if you are new to Electric Quilt you may have quickly realized that their is a lot of functionality that may make it a little overwhelming when you are just getting started. If you are a previous Electric Quilt owner, you may have noticed that this version has an entirely new look and feel compared to EQ7.
In talking to people in my classes and online, one thing I heard frequently is "I haven't really learned how to use my EQ software". Or a variation on the theme -- "I haven't used EQ in (insert number) of months (or even years)". or -- "I've tried the software, but it wasn't intuitive".
Can you relate?
Could you commit to just 10 minutes a day to learn the basics of Electric Quilt 8?
What if I offer it to you for only $50?
In talking to people in my classes and online, one thing I heard frequently is "I haven't really learned how to use my EQ software". Or a variation on the theme -- "I haven't used EQ in (insert number) of months (or even years)". or -- "I've tried the software, but it wasn't intuitive".
Can you relate?
Could you commit to just 10 minutes a day to learn the basics of Electric Quilt 8?
What if I offer it to you for only $50?
Class Structure
- Purchase the course here.
- Once you sign up, an e-mail will be sent to your mailbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.
- The e-mail will provide you with a link to a short video (most are under 5 minutes) you can watch online. The video will provide you with step by step instructions to draft some part of an Electric Quilt 8 project.
- Save all the emails in a folder, so you can refer back to the documentation and watch the videos again. The private link in the email is how you will have continuous access to the videos.
- Your challenge is to watch the video and complete the tasks within Electric Quilt
- At the end of the 13 videos you will have designed a a quilt in Electric Quilt 8 and will have been introduced to many of the new features of EQ8. The theme is Shoot for the Stars with EQ8.
- The most significant benefit is that you will now be on track to being a regular user of Electric Quilt 8.
- You will receive an invitation to a private Facebook group. Only people who have purchased the Shoot for the Stars with EQ8 class will have access to this group. In the group you are welcome to post comments, converse with other students about the class and ask questions.
Shoot for the Stars Agenda:
Lesson 1: Maneuvering EQ8
Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Quilt
Lesson 3: Getting Started with EasyDraw Blocks
Lesson 4: More with EasyDraw Blocks
Lesson 5: Serendipity
Lesson 6: StarMaker
Lesson 7: Wreathmaker
Lesson 8: Setting Blocks in Quilt Layout
Lesson 9: Borders
Lesson 10: Adding New Fabrics
Lesson 11: Quilting Stencils
Lesson 12: Adding Quilting Designs to Quilt
Lesson 13: Printing and Exporting
Lesson 14: Improving Yardage Calculations
Lesson 1: Maneuvering EQ8
Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Quilt
Lesson 3: Getting Started with EasyDraw Blocks
Lesson 4: More with EasyDraw Blocks
Lesson 5: Serendipity
Lesson 6: StarMaker
Lesson 7: Wreathmaker
Lesson 8: Setting Blocks in Quilt Layout
Lesson 9: Borders
Lesson 10: Adding New Fabrics
Lesson 11: Quilting Stencils
Lesson 12: Adding Quilting Designs to Quilt
Lesson 13: Printing and Exporting
Lesson 14: Improving Yardage Calculations
Frequently Asked Questions:
What level is this class targeted toward? Newbie/Beginner to Electric Quilt 8. Just install Electric Quilt 8 software on your computer and register it and you are good to participate.
Are there any pre-requisites for the class? You should be familiar with your computer or have access to someone that can help with basic computer questions.
Does it matter if I am on a MAC versus PC? No Electric Quilt looks essentially the same for both PC and MAC users. Both should be able to successfully complete the project using the instructions in the videos.
What if I have EQ7 or EQ Stitch? The challenge and the videos are not targeted for older versions of Electric Quilt. However, if you are thinking of purchasing EQ8 this challenge will assist you in seeing some of the benefits of upgrading. You can also save the emails (with links to the videos) and go through them again once you have purchased EQ8.
What if I have EQ Mini? This challenge is not targeted for EQ Mini Users. However, if you are thinking of purchasing EQ8 this challenge will assist you in seeing some of the benefits of upgrading.
How will I access the videos? The daily e-mails will contain links to the videos plus any added instructions for completing that day's challenge.
What if I didn't receive one of the e-mails? Most of the time these may be located in spam or junk folders. First check there. To minimize the potential issues. add Kari.Schell@onpointquilter.com to your address book. If that doesn't work, please e-mail me so I can help research the problem.
What level is this class targeted toward? Newbie/Beginner to Electric Quilt 8. Just install Electric Quilt 8 software on your computer and register it and you are good to participate.
Are there any pre-requisites for the class? You should be familiar with your computer or have access to someone that can help with basic computer questions.
Does it matter if I am on a MAC versus PC? No Electric Quilt looks essentially the same for both PC and MAC users. Both should be able to successfully complete the project using the instructions in the videos.
What if I have EQ7 or EQ Stitch? The challenge and the videos are not targeted for older versions of Electric Quilt. However, if you are thinking of purchasing EQ8 this challenge will assist you in seeing some of the benefits of upgrading. You can also save the emails (with links to the videos) and go through them again once you have purchased EQ8.
What if I have EQ Mini? This challenge is not targeted for EQ Mini Users. However, if you are thinking of purchasing EQ8 this challenge will assist you in seeing some of the benefits of upgrading.
How will I access the videos? The daily e-mails will contain links to the videos plus any added instructions for completing that day's challenge.
What if I didn't receive one of the e-mails? Most of the time these may be located in spam or junk folders. First check there. To minimize the potential issues. add Kari.Schell@onpointquilter.com to your address book. If that doesn't work, please e-mail me so I can help research the problem.
Testimonials for 10 Minute a Day Training
Angela D. "Thank you so much Kari for these lessons. I would never have discovered the "hidden" tools in eq7. Great tutorials in an easy to follow format."
Betty K. "I can not believe today will be the day of the last block for this class. It has been fun, challenging, and a wonderful learning experience. Thank you Kari for the handouts that explain so well and for the lessons that walk us through the block."
Doreen N. "This has been the most awesome class! I have learned so much. Kari you are a wonderful teacher and I look forward to more!!!"
Tiny M. "Kari thank you very much for the clear explanation of Easy Peasy Easy Draw. I've learned a lot. I hope you will make another class."
Valerie H. "I have enjoyed this class so very much and I feel we have just begun to open the incredible world of creativity that EQ7 offers. I look forward to being able to continue learning from you in this 10 min format. Ty, ty, ty."
Isabel A. "Amazing the amount of knowledge gained in these classes. So enjoyable and nice we all finished with stars. And may I say Kari, you are a star."
Elizabeth K. "I cannot believe our lessons are over. This has been very enlightening and I've learned so much. Can not wait on the next series to start. Wonderful presentations and classmates. I hope to join you all again."
Jean H. "I just finished lesson 12. I just wanted to let you know that I have had EQ since the beginning and I am just now beginning to understand it. So between Catch the Wave and Easy Peasy Easy Draw you have taught me so much more than I have learned from previous classes. Thank you so much."
Murna S. "Thank you so much, Kari, for sharing your knowledge with us about the great things that can be accomplished with EQ7. The repetition has really helped me remember the steps of what to do. The time between this class and the next one will give me a chance to catch up. YOU'RE THE BEST!!"
Willy T. "I have learned so much ! I don't want to stop my interest in EQ7. I am planning to redo all lessons and then maybe I will be ready for some more. The 10 minutes- a- day is a good routine. I made mistakes when trying to make the blocks, but from those mistakes I learned. I am so much more confident with the different tools. Thanks !"
Darlene C. "It was a lot easier than it look Thank you Kari for all the hard work you do PS Please Please think another class when this one is done."
Jeanne H. "I'm absolutely loving these lessons but getting behind on everything else! They are addicting!!! :-) Fun, fun, fun!"
Isabel A. "Fun, fun and then .... fun again."
Marietta B. "Found a new button today: Serendipity. Wow! What a time-saver!"
Jeanne H. "I have been lost in the Serendipity!!! What fun and WHY didn't I discover this before???? All these beautiful blocks out of Jacobs Ladder. I had to check out the Kaleidoscope feature and was amazed!"
Angela D. "Having a great time playing with electric quilt."
Karin P. "Looking at all these lovely blocks and quilts it appears that I am not the only one to 'lose' an hour or two after each lesson.😃Fantasy quilts are really quite addictive and cost nothing👏. Thanks Kari!"
Betty K. "I can not believe today will be the day of the last block for this class. It has been fun, challenging, and a wonderful learning experience. Thank you Kari for the handouts that explain so well and for the lessons that walk us through the block."
Doreen N. "This has been the most awesome class! I have learned so much. Kari you are a wonderful teacher and I look forward to more!!!"
Tiny M. "Kari thank you very much for the clear explanation of Easy Peasy Easy Draw. I've learned a lot. I hope you will make another class."
Valerie H. "I have enjoyed this class so very much and I feel we have just begun to open the incredible world of creativity that EQ7 offers. I look forward to being able to continue learning from you in this 10 min format. Ty, ty, ty."
Isabel A. "Amazing the amount of knowledge gained in these classes. So enjoyable and nice we all finished with stars. And may I say Kari, you are a star."
Elizabeth K. "I cannot believe our lessons are over. This has been very enlightening and I've learned so much. Can not wait on the next series to start. Wonderful presentations and classmates. I hope to join you all again."
Jean H. "I just finished lesson 12. I just wanted to let you know that I have had EQ since the beginning and I am just now beginning to understand it. So between Catch the Wave and Easy Peasy Easy Draw you have taught me so much more than I have learned from previous classes. Thank you so much."
Murna S. "Thank you so much, Kari, for sharing your knowledge with us about the great things that can be accomplished with EQ7. The repetition has really helped me remember the steps of what to do. The time between this class and the next one will give me a chance to catch up. YOU'RE THE BEST!!"
Willy T. "I have learned so much ! I don't want to stop my interest in EQ7. I am planning to redo all lessons and then maybe I will be ready for some more. The 10 minutes- a- day is a good routine. I made mistakes when trying to make the blocks, but from those mistakes I learned. I am so much more confident with the different tools. Thanks !"
Darlene C. "It was a lot easier than it look Thank you Kari for all the hard work you do PS Please Please think another class when this one is done."
Jeanne H. "I'm absolutely loving these lessons but getting behind on everything else! They are addicting!!! :-) Fun, fun, fun!"
Isabel A. "Fun, fun and then .... fun again."
Marietta B. "Found a new button today: Serendipity. Wow! What a time-saver!"
Jeanne H. "I have been lost in the Serendipity!!! What fun and WHY didn't I discover this before???? All these beautiful blocks out of Jacobs Ladder. I had to check out the Kaleidoscope feature and was amazed!"
Angela D. "Having a great time playing with electric quilt."
Karin P. "Looking at all these lovely blocks and quilts it appears that I am not the only one to 'lose' an hour or two after each lesson.😃Fantasy quilts are really quite addictive and cost nothing👏. Thanks Kari!"