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Electric Quilt (EQ)~ Getting Started



Introduction to EQ8 with Johnnie McKenzie

March 30th, 2023  10:00am - 4:00pm (Bring your lunch)

You will learn how to create and manage EQ projects; get comfortable with the interface and block and quilt tools; use built-in libraries for blocks, fabrics, and quilt layouts; download and use fabric images from manufacturers so you can use the exact fabrics you love in your quilt; and create original blocks and quilt layouts using the EasyDraw tools. You will also explore how to create a custom quilt layout for making a T-shirt quilt or quilt from different size blocks.

Sign up now to reserve your space in this informative, hands-on class.

Materials Required for Class:

  • EQ8 or EQ7 fully functional on your laptop (make sure software is registered)
  • An external mouse and mouse pad
  • Laptop charger



Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Introductory course to get student comfortable with EQ and the tools it has to offer. This will allow you to begin designing and creating your very own blocks or quilt tops.
Requirements: Bring your own laptop with EQ7 or EQ8 already installed. Also, be sure to bring a mouse and mousepad to use with laptop.
Instructor: Johnnie McKenzie
Instructor Bio: Quilting has been an important part of my life for over 70 years. I made quilts with my mother, quilts of necessity. I made quilts for my family and friends, quilts of love and celebration. As an adult, I became driven by advanced techniques and patterns and was influenced by master quilters like Jinny Beyer. After I retired in 2008 from a career in IT communications and education, I had the time to expand my traditional quilting skills into modern designs. From there, I began exploring many fiber art techniques and for the last ten years I have enjoyed designing most of my pieces. Color, texture, nature, geometry, and yes, even math, have been the main foundation elements in my recent work. I was selected as the Artist in Residence for Q1 2021 by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. No matter the material, no matter the design, no matter the quality of workmanship, the success of each piece is always the joy of the process.
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