A Short Video of some Motifs/Techniques Learned in the Free Courses!
All of us kids, except Anna who had to work, were here at the house today. A greenhouse was constructed in the back yard for Mom. I had to set the clock so I'd get up in time for coffee early before the activity began. Otherwise, I would have slept too late...because I was playing around with my Electric Quilt 7 software last night and worked up this design for a patriotic quilt. Now...if I only had the fabrics! (Guess with my TO-DO list...it's a good thing that I don't...but, perhaps someday.) It's going on my wish list of quilts I would like to stitch someday.
It would be easier than it might look...all of the circular blocks are really square...and are paper foundation pieced. The eagle would be done in shadow applique fusible w/sheer overlay or standard hand-applique.
But, I'm trying...I've had EQ6 (Electric Quilt, version 6.0) software for years...seriously...years. Not long after getting it...I changed jobs. And, well you probably get the idea...no time to even learn it. After the job, I had a different computer...with Vista this time...and was convinced (how I don't remember)...but, still...convinced that my EQ6 worked with only XP and would not work on my laptop. Today...this ole dog got the box down...and geez...it works with Vista and XP!So, I played around a little...and designed this little sampler quilt.I'm hooked...and there is another TO DO to add to my list...and I just purchased the upgrade to EQ7. What wonders are in store for me next?We just never stop learning...hope I've not bitten off more than this old dog can chew!!
