Thanks for advise, I was pretty sure I just need to sit down and go thru tutorials. It's nice to know you started with EQ4. I have EQ8. Since I'm trying to use the Jaybird quilt's, Hex n More ruler for my quilt. I printed out a triangle grid from EQ which helped with my layout. I know EQ could do more, but I need to play with it. Thinking the Kaleidoscope add on might be helpful.

pines, I totally agree with you. If she is new to EQ. I did all the things you said before I signed up with Kari Schell. If she wants to just have someone, give her the process
of learning step by step from the start, Kari can do that for her. It is all so much fun!!! HelenW

Suemar wrote:
Suemar. Not sure which version of EQ you have. If it is EQ8 then in the help menu are a few options that provide great information. They are Online Support Articles, Video Tutorials, and Printable lessons.

The website has a couple of areas where information is shared DoYouEQ? doyoueq.com/ and the blog doyoueq.com/blog/ . Plus, there is usually a monthly challenge.

When I first got EQ it was EQ4 and the first windows version of the program. I bought the book equivalent of the now EQ8 Lessons for Beginners, and went through it page by page trying each of the lessons.

This program can do so much. My best advice is to read the reference manual, try the video tutorials, and printable lessons, but mostly play with designing blocks and quilts…. You don’t have to make them. It is okay if you don’t like them. You will not break the program.

pines/elaine

SueMar, I took about 6 months of lessons from Kari Schell. I am now

working with what I learned, and this fall or winter, I will go back and continue on with lessons.
I think she is the best teacher I have ever had in quilting. You can go to her blog and learn a lot just from all the free blog videos she does. But going about it
systematically with her program is almost fool proof for learning how to do what ever you want to do. I highly recommend her.
HelenW

PaolaRB wrote:
yes

karen2847 wrote:
I like where you are going with this. Also love the way you fussy cut the flower blocks.

pines/elaine

I just finished blocks Origami-left side and Origami modifed right side. Four blocks to go and I can sew the quilt together. The final four blocks are prepped and I am hand-stitching. Below is a photo of the remants of the one-yard of white fabric. "Seams" I had the perfect amount.

pines/elaine

To HelenW and pines: I have a question for the 2 of you. I have EQ but need to learn how to use it. Recommendations, please.
Thank you.

sundancesassy wrote:
Sundancesassy--every time you come to the Forum, first go to Recent Topics--you will quickly see the Topics most active and be able to post on them.

I moved you here so everyone who is looking for these posts can see yours.

I’m setting my quilt on point and threw in a wonky block. Still playing with it.

Hi Alex -- I have learned SOOO much from your Facebook Live, and look forward to each session. I want to post a picture of my quilt so far, but could not do it this morning. Barbara Black's response and video link was helpful, EXCEPT that there was no category for the Mystery Quilt. So I am posting it here. I used some of the ideas presented by you and others and all of a sudden the quilt started coming together. ( I didn't want to cut up Kaffe's fabric too much.) I would love any feedback from you, including how and where to post it so others can see. Thank you

Both of your quilts are superb!!!

pines, do I see a 1/4 inch fold line around your block so that you know where to sew them down? I like that idea!

Thank you djane! I tried different things with the border but that seemed the one that I like the most. I just sewed on the third one and the quilt looks very different already. I think when the final is sewn on, it will be different again.