Tech Know Quilters
Electric Quilt 8 Member Studio
a Monthly Membership Program
Unleash the power of Electric Quilt the Easy Peasy way.
Is Tech Know Quilters Right for You?
Three questions to ask yourself.
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Would you like to become proficient in Electric Quilt 8?
Have you been frustrated with your skills in drafting blocks and creating stunning quilts using Electric Quilt? Or do you go to use the software and realize you are missing that one vital piece of information. Or maybe you have just struggled finding the time to get started. |
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Do you have 10 minutes 3 days a week to invest in your Electric Quilt education?
One of the challenges many Electric Quilt users experience is finding time to practice what they have learned in a class – or even finding the time to take a class. Without practice, the skills can atrophy. This online training program is built to allow you to build your Electric Quilt skills in small increments (think 10 minutes a day). Because each session builds on previous work, it not only provides a new skill, but also reinforces previous learning.
Are you ready for an EQ8 membership program?
The Electric Quilt 8 Member Studio is designed for all levels of Electric Quilt users who have purchased or upgraded to Electric Quilt 8.
One of the challenges many Electric Quilt users experience is finding time to practice what they have learned in a class – or even finding the time to take a class. Without practice, the skills can atrophy. This online training program is built to allow you to build your Electric Quilt skills in small increments (think 10 minutes a day). Because each session builds on previous work, it not only provides a new skill, but also reinforces previous learning.
Are you ready for an EQ8 membership program?
The Electric Quilt 8 Member Studio is designed for all levels of Electric Quilt users who have purchased or upgraded to Electric Quilt 8.
What’s Included?
- At least 13 separate video lessons per month e-mailed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.
- Access to videos will be available for at least 12 months after purchase (even if you decide to cancel).
- Private invitation to two online help sessions per month. These help sessions are your opportunity to share a project you are currently working on and ask questions and receive advice from Kari. (Not available for single month purchases.)
- Access to a Private Facebook group only for those enrolled in the ongoing Tech Know Quilters Member Studio program. This will be a chance to ask questions and share photos of your work from the class. (Not available for single month purchases.)
What Topics Are Included in the Membership Program?
Month 1: Working with Fabric Collections
Month 2 (option 1): Introduction to EasyDraw
Month 2 (option 2): EasyDraw Kaleidoscopes
Month 3: Mix and Match Medallion Centers
Month 4: Mix and Match Medallion Borders
Month 5: Bargello
Month 6: Introduction to PolyDraw
Months 7-12: In development, but current plans include Modern Quilts, Polydraw Hexagon Blocks and Settings, Optical Illusion Quilts, Introduction to Applique, Foundation Patterns, T Shirt and Panel Quilts.
Month 2 (option 1): Introduction to EasyDraw
Month 2 (option 2): EasyDraw Kaleidoscopes
Month 3: Mix and Match Medallion Centers
Month 4: Mix and Match Medallion Borders
Month 5: Bargello
Month 6: Introduction to PolyDraw
Months 7-12: In development, but current plans include Modern Quilts, Polydraw Hexagon Blocks and Settings, Optical Illusion Quilts, Introduction to Applique, Foundation Patterns, T Shirt and Panel Quilts.
Sample Agenda
Working with Fabric Collections
Tech Know Quilters Stripe Quilt by Kari Schell
- Setting up your project.
- Adding fabrics from manufacturer websites to your library -- plus a list of current fabric manufacturer's with their websites.
- Creating your own Custom Fabric Library.
- Adding fabrics from Electric Quilt free monthly downloads to your library along with other EQ purchased sources (such as EQ7, Stash, Dear Jane).
- Finding complementary fabrics in Electric Quilt.
- Photographing and scanning your own fabrics.
- Resizing and cropping fabric. (You will love the new tool in EQ8 for this.)
- Fussy Cut and Rotate Fabric tools.
- Advanced Rotation.
- Creating the Stripe Quilt.
- Coloring the Stripe Quilt, plus bonus piecing pattern for the quilt.
- Shades, Tints, Tones and Grades.
- Randomize.
Online Help Sessions
These help sessions are designed to provide extra assistance in Electric Quilt. It can be on the topic of the month or a project you are currently working on. You are also welcome if you just want to stop in and say hi.
Signing Up for the Help Sessions
These sessions will be conducted on Zoom (my webinar/live class platform). All individuals purchasing the subscription or 3 month block option are invited to attend. At the beginning of the month, I will send out an email to current members with an invitation to the Zoom session.
Preparing for a Help Session
If there is a particular question you want to make sure I answer, feel free to send me an e-mail ahead of the meeting. There will also be a chat window during the meeting that can be used to ask questions as well.
If you have a question, please have your Electric Quilt file open on your computer, as I may ask you to share your screen -- so I can take a look and help problem solve. (Please don't be intimidated by this -- it is just that this is the easiest way for me to actually see exactly what you are seeing and the problem you may be experiencing.)
If you would like to see how Zoom works, check on these two videos. http://www.onpointquilter.com/training-meeting-videos.html I don't think you will need the double screen set-up described in the videos, but many have found the videos helpful.
Sessions will be Recorded
I will provide videos of the help sessions to all current members -- whether or not you enroll or attend the session.
Signing Up for the Help Sessions
These sessions will be conducted on Zoom (my webinar/live class platform). All individuals purchasing the subscription or 3 month block option are invited to attend. At the beginning of the month, I will send out an email to current members with an invitation to the Zoom session.
Preparing for a Help Session
If there is a particular question you want to make sure I answer, feel free to send me an e-mail ahead of the meeting. There will also be a chat window during the meeting that can be used to ask questions as well.
If you have a question, please have your Electric Quilt file open on your computer, as I may ask you to share your screen -- so I can take a look and help problem solve. (Please don't be intimidated by this -- it is just that this is the easiest way for me to actually see exactly what you are seeing and the problem you may be experiencing.)
If you would like to see how Zoom works, check on these two videos. http://www.onpointquilter.com/training-meeting-videos.html I don't think you will need the double screen set-up described in the videos, but many have found the videos helpful.
Sessions will be Recorded
I will provide videos of the help sessions to all current members -- whether or not you enroll or attend the session.
Tech Know Quilters Monthly Structure
- Subscribe to the monthly subscription program on the On Point Quilter subscription store. There are three separate payment options: (a) Purchase monthly subscription for $30. (b) Prepay for 3 months for $80 (a savings of $10). or (c) Prepay for 6 months for $150 (a savings of $30).
- You can choose to start the training at the beginning or jump in and join the most current month's training. The Give Me the Latest Class Option is for those that are comfortable jumping in and wish to focus on the latest release from On Point Quilter. If you prefer to start with the January 2018 Working with Fabric Images class, please purchase the Start from the Beginning Option.
- New Members have a choice of starting on the 1st of the next month or Start Immediately. All monthly series will begin at Lesson 1.
- If you selected the Start Immediately option, please note that orders placed after the 20th of the month, will not start until the first of the following month. It can also take up to 2 business days to get your order set up.
- After month 1, all subscriptions will be charged on the 22nd of the month and begin deliver on the 1st Monday/Wednesday/Friday of the month. For example, charges on February 22nd will be for the course that begins delivery on March 1st. If you choose the Start Immediately option, there will be overlap in delivery of material for months 1 and 2. However, you will receive all 13 lessons for both months.
- The email (sent Monday, Wednesday and Friday) will provide you with a link to a short video (most are between 5 - 10 minutes) you can watch online. The video and email will provide you with step by step instructions.
- Each month will have a new training theme that covers a significant concept in Electric Quilt.
- 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 the only way to access the videos.
- Those currently enrolled in a subscription program will also have access to Online help sessions that will be held two times a month. One will be a morning session and the other an evening session. (I am in the central time zone in the US.) The two times will hopefully make at least one session a month accessible to those in other parts of the world. Invitations to the sessions will be sent to current participants at the beginning of the month.
- Those currently enrolled in the subscription program will also have access to a private Facebook group. In the group you are welcome to post comments, converse with other students about the class and ask questions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What level is this class targeted toward? The Electric Quilt 8 Member Studio is designed for all levels of Electric Quilt users who have purchased or upgraded to EQ8. For those that are completely new to Electric Quilt, you may find it useful to complete the Shoot for the Stars with EQ8 series prior to joining.
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. For those that are new to Electric Qquilt, you may find it helpful to start with Shoot for the Stars with EQ8 as it provides a broad overview of Electric Quilt 8.
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 blocks and quilts using the instructions in the videos.
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 assignment.
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. Also note that some e-mail providers may delay forwarding the e-mails for up to 48 hours. 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 resolve the issue and resend any missing emails.
Must I be on Facebook to participate in the program? No. The private Facebook group is an option for those that want to interact with other students and ask questions while going through the program.
Are the videos downloadable? No. However, they may be replayed over and over again. You may download any handouts along with the regular emails. Many students have noted that they love to play the videos on a tablet while working on their desktop or laptop computer. They can pause the video and work on the steps and replay portions when necessary.
Will this work with other versions of Electric Quilt? Not really. While you can create most of the projects in EQ7 or EQ Stitch, your software will look different than what is on the video or diagrams included in the emails.
What if I get behind? Electric Quilt education is a journey, not a race. The videos are designed to be viewed in order each month. When you have time pick up with where you left off. Feel free to continue to ask questions in the Facebook group or the online help sessions.
How will my credit card be processed? With you subscription, you may choose between three different payment options for the Tech Know Quilters Member Studio Program:
When will I be charged if I enroll in the subscription plan? Subscription payments are processed through my Shopify store. (Long story -- but basically my regular store doesn't know how to administer a subscription plan.) Your first payment will be charged immediately upon checkout. Future payments will be charged using your credit card on file with my Shopify store on the 22th of the month).
What if I wish to cancel? Any cancellation notification will be effective for the next month. Once you have received one of the emails for the current month, you may no longer cancel that month. You will continue to have access to videos for purchased months for at least 12 months after your purchase date.
What if I wish to purchase prior months? If you are enrolled in the subscription program, you may purchase completed months for $30. Contact Kari for your membership coupon. If not enrolled in the subscription program, videos and instructions for completed months may be purchased for $40 here.
What if I wish to skip a month? You will have a personal account on my subscription store. This will allow you to make changes to your subscription including skipping a month. You can only skip months that have not yet started delivery.
What level is this class targeted toward? The Electric Quilt 8 Member Studio is designed for all levels of Electric Quilt users who have purchased or upgraded to EQ8. For those that are completely new to Electric Quilt, you may find it useful to complete the Shoot for the Stars with EQ8 series prior to joining.
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. For those that are new to Electric Qquilt, you may find it helpful to start with Shoot for the Stars with EQ8 as it provides a broad overview of Electric Quilt 8.
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 blocks and quilts using the instructions in the videos.
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 assignment.
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. Also note that some e-mail providers may delay forwarding the e-mails for up to 48 hours. 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 resolve the issue and resend any missing emails.
Must I be on Facebook to participate in the program? No. The private Facebook group is an option for those that want to interact with other students and ask questions while going through the program.
Are the videos downloadable? No. However, they may be replayed over and over again. You may download any handouts along with the regular emails. Many students have noted that they love to play the videos on a tablet while working on their desktop or laptop computer. They can pause the video and work on the steps and replay portions when necessary.
Will this work with other versions of Electric Quilt? Not really. While you can create most of the projects in EQ7 or EQ Stitch, your software will look different than what is on the video or diagrams included in the emails.
What if I get behind? Electric Quilt education is a journey, not a race. The videos are designed to be viewed in order each month. When you have time pick up with where you left off. Feel free to continue to ask questions in the Facebook group or the online help sessions.
How will my credit card be processed? With you subscription, you may choose between three different payment options for the Tech Know Quilters Member Studio Program:
- Monthly Subscription ($30 per month)
- 3 Month Subscription ($80) for a savings of 11% over the monthly rate.
- 6 Month Subscription ($150) for a savings of 17% over the monthly rate.
When will I be charged if I enroll in the subscription plan? Subscription payments are processed through my Shopify store. (Long story -- but basically my regular store doesn't know how to administer a subscription plan.) Your first payment will be charged immediately upon checkout. Future payments will be charged using your credit card on file with my Shopify store on the 22th of the month).
What if I wish to cancel? Any cancellation notification will be effective for the next month. Once you have received one of the emails for the current month, you may no longer cancel that month. You will continue to have access to videos for purchased months for at least 12 months after your purchase date.
What if I wish to purchase prior months? If you are enrolled in the subscription program, you may purchase completed months for $30. Contact Kari for your membership coupon. If not enrolled in the subscription program, videos and instructions for completed months may be purchased for $40 here.
What if I wish to skip a month? You will have a personal account on my subscription store. This will allow you to make changes to your subscription including skipping a month. You can only skip months that have not yet started delivery.
Testimonials for 5 Minute a Day Training
The following comments were excerpts from posts in the Easy Peasy Easy Draw private Facebook group.
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!"
