Design Your Own One of a Kind Quilts with Pre-Cuts
Jelly rolls. Layer cakes. Charm packs. Mini charm packs.
You've probably brought home more than a few of these irresistible fabric bundles from your favorite quilt shop. The colors are coordinated, the fabrics are beautiful, and the possibilities seem endless.
Then reality sets in.
What can you actually make with them?
Most quilters turn to published patterns—but what if you could create designs that are uniquely yours?
In Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8, you'll discover how to use Electric Quilt 8 to unlock the full potential of your pre-cut collections. Through a series of projects, design exercises, and creative explorations, you'll learn how to move beyond following patterns and start designing your own quilts with confidence.
Whether your stash is filled with jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs, or mini charms, you'll gain practical skills that you can use again and again in your future quilt designs.
You've probably brought home more than a few of these irresistible fabric bundles from your favorite quilt shop. The colors are coordinated, the fabrics are beautiful, and the possibilities seem endless.
Then reality sets in.
What can you actually make with them?
Most quilters turn to published patterns—but what if you could create designs that are uniquely yours?
In Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8, you'll discover how to use Electric Quilt 8 to unlock the full potential of your pre-cut collections. Through a series of projects, design exercises, and creative explorations, you'll learn how to move beyond following patterns and start designing your own quilts with confidence.
Whether your stash is filled with jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs, or mini charms, you'll gain practical skills that you can use again and again in your future quilt designs.
Just Imagine...
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Creating quilts that go beyond published pre-cut patterns.
Learn how to use EQ8 to design original quilts that showcase your favorite fabric collections and reflect your personal style. |
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Building a library of versatile quilting units.
Discover easy-to-make units that can be mixed, matched, rotated, and combined to create countless new block designs. |
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Using every strip in a jelly roll with confidence.
Plan your quilt layouts strategically so your pre-cuts work efficiently and beautifully throughout the entire design. |
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Understanding how disappearing blocks really work.
Learn the anatomy behind disappearing quilt blocks and gain the confidence to create your own variations and unique designs. |
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Making pre-cuts work for your design—not the other way around.
Move beyond standard EQ cutting charts and learn how to create customized cutting plans that maximize the fabrics in your pre-cut collection. |
See Your Pre-Cuts—and EQ8—in a Whole New Way
This class isn't just about making a few quilts.
It's about learning how to think like a quilt designer.
By the end of the class, you'll have a collection of projects, design techniques, and creative strategies that will help you transform your favorite pre-cuts into quilts that are truly one of a kind.
Ready to turn those pre-cuts into original quilt designs?
Join Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8 today.
This class isn't just about making a few quilts.
It's about learning how to think like a quilt designer.
By the end of the class, you'll have a collection of projects, design techniques, and creative strategies that will help you transform your favorite pre-cuts into quilts that are truly one of a kind.
Ready to turn those pre-cuts into original quilt designs?
Join Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8 today.
Success Stories from Previous Students
This class was previously offered to Tech Know Quilter members. Here are a few of the original quilts created during the course:
Meet Your Instructor
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Hi, I'm Kari Schell
I'm an award-winning quilter, pattern designer, EQ8 educator, and the author of EQ8 Drawing Blocks, published by The Electric Quilt Company. Over the years I've helped thousands of quilters gain confidence with Electric Quilt 8 through my classes, tutorials, and memberships, including EQ8 Made Easy and Tech Know Quilters. My teaching style focuses on breaking complex concepts into manageable steps so you can spend less time feeling frustrated and more time creating quilts you love. My goal isn't simply to teach you which buttons to click in EQ8. It's to help you think like a quilt designer. Whether you're working with a jelly roll, layer cake, charm pack, or fat quarter bundle, you'll discover how to transform those fabrics into quilts that are uniquely your own. |
What You'll Learn
Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8 is a hands-on design class that combines practical quilt-making strategies with creative design exploration.
You'll learn how to:
Throughout the class, you'll work with a variety of popular pre-cuts, including:
Each lesson builds on the previous one, helping you develop the skills and confidence to create original designs using virtually any pre-cut collection.
Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8 is a hands-on design class that combines practical quilt-making strategies with creative design exploration.
You'll learn how to:
- Design quilts that maximize the fabrics in your pre-cut collections
- Create customized cutting charts tailored to your specific design
- Understand how fabric dimensions influence quilt design decisions
- Develop original blocks and layouts from simple pre-cut units
- Design your own variations of popular quilt styles
- Make better use of fabric already in your stash
- Use EQ8 as a true design tool rather than simply a pattern viewer
Throughout the class, you'll work with a variety of popular pre-cuts, including:
- Jelly Rolls and other 2½" strip collections
- Charm Packs and Nickel Squares
- Layer Cakes and 10" square collections
- Fat Quarter Bundles
- Fat Eighth Bundles
Each lesson builds on the previous one, helping you develop the skills and confidence to create original designs using virtually any pre-cut collection.
What’s Included
- 12 video lessons delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday over four weeks
- Short, focused video tutorials (approximately 10 minutes each)
- Detailed illustrated PDF tutorials with step-by-step instructions
- Downloadable and printable lesson notes
- Assignments designed to build confidence and creativity
- Permanent access to all videos and class materials
- Private Facebook group for questions, sharing progress, and connecting with other students
- Inspiration from fellow quilters and their creative variations
How the Class Works
1. Sign Up
Register for the class using the purchase link.
Register for the class using the purchase link.
2. Receive Lessons by Email
Beginning July 1, 2026, you'll receive lessons every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Each lesson includes:
Beginning July 1, 2026, you'll receive lessons every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Each lesson includes:
- A concise instructional video
- A downloadable written tutorial
- Step-by-step quilt and block instructions
- Creative challenges and exploration ideas
3. Design in EQ8
Watch the lesson and complete the exercises in Electric Quilt 8.
You’ll also be encouraged to:
Watch the lesson and complete the exercises in Electric Quilt 8.
You’ll also be encouraged to:
- Personalize layouts
- Experiment with colors and fabrics
- Modify quilts beyond the original lesson
- Develop your own design voice
4. Share & Connect
Join the private Facebook group where you can:
Join the private Facebook group where you can:
- Ask questions
- Share your progress
- Learn from other students
- See creative interpretations of each lesson
Course Agenda
Module 1: Organizing Your Fabric Collection
Set up EQ8 projects specifically designed around fabric collections and create an organized workflow that makes future design projects easier.
Set up EQ8 projects specifically designed around fabric collections and create an organized workflow that makes future design projects easier.
Module 2: Designing with Jelly Rolls
Discover multiple approaches for creating quilts from 2½" strips, including strip-set quilts, race quilt concepts, and creative variations that move beyond traditional designs.
You'll learn how to maximize every strip in your collection while creating layouts that are uniquely yours.
Discover multiple approaches for creating quilts from 2½" strips, including strip-set quilts, race quilt concepts, and creative variations that move beyond traditional designs.
You'll learn how to maximize every strip in your collection while creating layouts that are uniquely yours.
Module 3: Designing with Charm Packs
Learn the mathematics behind charm-friendly designs and create a library of versatile units that can be mixed and matched into countless block combinations.
Then use those units to design your own original blocks and quilts.
Learn the mathematics behind charm-friendly designs and create a library of versatile units that can be mixed and matched into countless block combinations.
Then use those units to design your own original blocks and quilts.
Module 4: Designing with Fat Quarters and Fat Eighths
Learn how to evaluate quilt designs based on fabric requirements and create custom cutting plans that make the most efficient use of your fabric bundles.
You'll also explore applique projects specifically designed for fat eighth collections.
Learn how to evaluate quilt designs based on fabric requirements and create custom cutting plans that make the most efficient use of your fabric bundles.
You'll also explore applique projects specifically designed for fat eighth collections.
Module 5: Designing with Layer Cakes
Discover the secrets behind disappearing blocks and learn how to confidently create your own variations.
You'll finish by transforming simple layer cake squares into an original mystery log cabin-inspired design.
By the end of the course, you'll understand not only how to use pre-cuts—but how to design around them.
Discover the secrets behind disappearing blocks and learn how to confidently create your own variations.
You'll finish by transforming simple layer cake squares into an original mystery log cabin-inspired design.
By the end of the course, you'll understand not only how to use pre-cuts—but how to design around them.
Price
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Working with Pre-Cuts using EQ8 is on sale through June 30, 2026
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Who This Class Is For
This class is perfect for quilters who:
This class is perfect for quilters who:
- Already own Electric Quilt 8 and are comfortable with navigation of the software
- Want to move beyond published quilt patterns for using their pre-cuts
- Love experimenting with designing their own blocks
- Enjoy creative problem-solving
- Are curious about trying new techniques in Electric Quilt 8
Supply List
- EQ8 software
- Basic computer skills
- Optional printer
- Optional Facebook account
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it matter if I use a Mac or PC?
No. Electric Quilt 8 functions essentially the same on both platforms.
Do I need Electric Quilt 8?
Yes. This class is specifically designed for EQ8 users.
Are the lessons live?
The lessons are pre-recorded so you can learn at your own pace. You’ll also receive access to recordings of any live sessions.
How long will I have access?
You will have permanent access to all videos and tutorials.
Is this beginner friendly?
This class is best suited for quilters who already know the basics of EQ8 and are ready to expand their skills.
Can I work at my own pace?
Absolutely. The lessons are delivered on a schedule, but you can complete them whenever it works best for you.
How will I access the videos?
Each lesson email includes a link to the video and written tutorial. You can watch at any time that works for you.
Are the videos downloadable?
No. However, you will have ongoing access and can pause or rewatch as often as needed. Videos are close-captioned.
What if I don’t receive an email?
First check your spam or junk folder. Add [email protected] to your address book to reduce issues. If needed, contact [email protected] for assistance.
Does it matter if I use a Mac or PC?
No. Electric Quilt 8 functions essentially the same on both platforms.
Do I need Electric Quilt 8?
Yes. This class is specifically designed for EQ8 users.
Are the lessons live?
The lessons are pre-recorded so you can learn at your own pace. You’ll also receive access to recordings of any live sessions.
How long will I have access?
You will have permanent access to all videos and tutorials.
Is this beginner friendly?
This class is best suited for quilters who already know the basics of EQ8 and are ready to expand their skills.
Can I work at my own pace?
Absolutely. The lessons are delivered on a schedule, but you can complete them whenever it works best for you.
How will I access the videos?
Each lesson email includes a link to the video and written tutorial. You can watch at any time that works for you.
Are the videos downloadable?
No. However, you will have ongoing access and can pause or rewatch as often as needed. Videos are close-captioned.
What if I don’t receive an email?
First check your spam or junk folder. Add [email protected] to your address book to reduce issues. If needed, contact [email protected] for assistance.
Ready to Turn Your Pre-Cuts into Original Quilt Designs?
Your pre-cut collections deserve more than another published pattern.
Imagine opening a jelly roll, charm pack, layer cake, or fat quarter bundle and immediately seeing dozens of design possibilities.
Imagine confidently creating your own cutting charts, modifying quilt layouts, and designing blocks that fit your fabric perfectly.
That's exactly what you'll learn in Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8.
Enroll Today
Regular Price: $73
Special Early Registration Price: $53
Save $20 when you register by June 30, 2026.
Class begins July 1, 2026, with lessons delivered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for four weeks.
Join us and discover how much creative potential is hiding inside those pre-cuts you've been saving for the perfect project.
Your pre-cut collections deserve more than another published pattern.
Imagine opening a jelly roll, charm pack, layer cake, or fat quarter bundle and immediately seeing dozens of design possibilities.
Imagine confidently creating your own cutting charts, modifying quilt layouts, and designing blocks that fit your fabric perfectly.
That's exactly what you'll learn in Working with Pre-Cuts in EQ8.
Enroll Today
Regular Price: $73
Special Early Registration Price: $53
Save $20 when you register by June 30, 2026.
Class begins July 1, 2026, with lessons delivered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for four weeks.
Join us and discover how much creative potential is hiding inside those pre-cuts you've been saving for the perfect project.
