A couple of months ago, ah, well
maybe more than a year ago as time flies I purchased the upgrade to EQ8, I
truly cannot explain why as it is not as if I design quilts, I’d rather support
other people by paying for their patterns if they took the time to design
these.
I however saw a video tutorial by
Kari Schell on designing quilts around a panel and having a couple of these in
my stash and while bored took the time to actually focus, take notes and
concentrate for once.
I took the very first panel I could
lay my hands on, top of the drawer and decided to test the notes I took.
Now here comes the problem with
having an old memory. When I tried to
find my notes believe you me I had several folders, PDF’s, Word Docs and excel
spreadsheets all named EQ8 in every possible location…. The Desktop, My
Documents, My pictures and even some in My Documents, Important Documents,
EQ8…… really…. Do I even ever think about these? It literally took an afternoon
and early evening to find just THOSE NOTES and then I printed them out for it
seems the old filing method in a real file, with the ABC dividers still work
for me. (Not that I have one but for a while the printed notes won’t disappear
from my desk).
I just did a basic outline of the
actual block and border sizes in EQ, they rest happened as the inspiration came
while cutting. I just love Steam A Seam2
for the simple fact that the applique pieces doesn’t adhere permanently until
ironed. That gives me the opportunity to
move pieces to make it visually more appealing.
Here I played with triangular applique shapes on a wide border and I had
the freedom to move these around for the best fit.
Got up early one morning to catch a
little of the US Open tennis and while doing this ironed the triangles and cut
the corner blocks and before having to take a shower to go to work I had the
major pieces pinned against the design wall.
After work I could therefore just add
colourful borders and now this one can be quilted….. when I have my machine
back from being repaired.
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