I want to give a big Thank you to Bee Lee for inviting me to join in with this hop. I was very excited and happy that she had asked me. Thank you.
Now, it was also perfect timing also. I was just starting to make a table topper for my folding table where I keep my one plant in the winter months. So I got out my paper and pencil and drew my pattern that I wanted to use.
Next, I went to use my EQ and design the size that I wanted. Because it is a folding table, I want it to just cover the top width. I also wanted a block for the center where the plant will lay and the applique to drape down on either side. So I figured an aprox. 18" wide X 42" long. The top I wanted an aprox. 18" X 16".
Now I must apologize for I had problem with my lap top. I had to use my EQ on my office computer but that computer is old and well got lots of problems. (It works enough for me to design with though) Anyway, I took pictures with my phone to show the best I could for you.
On EQ you can design any size, or shape you want. For my quilt I wanted to do what is called a custom set quilt. You should find that here:
Well, I then went into the "Library" (on the top tabs) and clicked on the blocks. I decided to use an easy 4 square block (the Hourglass) but make it my own. To do that is easy. When you decide what you want, you save it. Then go to the sketch book and make it however you want. Draw extra lines, or like I did, erase some:
Hay, I am on my way. Here is a picture of the diagram of the 4 blocks, (actually 4 blocks):
But I needed it to be wider than just what you see, so I ended up adding a 2 inch boarder on either end and a 1 inch scrappy boarder on the other 2 ends
Are you with me so far? OK, next I cut out my applique and placed it where I wanted. I machine sewn it on and then cut my block to a 14 inch square. I did a mirror image for the other side.
Whew! I then put a 2 inch boarder around it all and quilted it on my machine using variegated thread.
After it was quilted I did a little hand embroidered in the leaves to show it off a little.
And here it is:
(wow, I am sorry these are really bad pictures)
OK, now that you seen mine I want to give you the rest of the schedule so you can see everyone elses:
Today - October 21st
October 22nd
October 23rd
October 24th
October 25th
BUT WAIT..THAT'S NOT ALL....
Electric Quilt Company is sponsoring this hop and is giving away ONE of their EQ 7 program to ONE lucky person. To enter is easy, just comment on our blogs. Yes, each and every comment of all of our blogs in this hop will be an entry.
Thats right! Each day this week you will see a beautiful projects made from this program and for each one you comment on (including mine) you will have a chance to win. On Monday the 28th go to Bea Beaquilter for she is going to announce one winner from ALL the comments in this hop. So good luck!
HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!
HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!
To get special designed quilts or to see my gallery, check out my site at: http://janesquilting.com
88 comments:
Love the cute squirrels!! Great project :)
Gorgeous squirrels and project!
Cute project - thanks for sharing & the chance to win.
Adorable squirrels!!! Great table runner - thanks for sharing with us and for the great giveaway!!
Cute little squirrels and table runner. Thank you for the chance to win EQ7!
I would love to win EQ!
Love your squirrels....too cute!
Well you did a lovely job and I love being on the first day of hops - done and over and get to enjoy the rest of it. Thank you for sharing your cute project and a view of using EQ.
Such a great idea. The photos are not bad. On the contrary.
That is so adorable.
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Darling little squirrels! Love the tut and the chance to win an EQ!
Your squirrels are really cute. What a fun project and so appropriate...I've been watching the squirrels running around daily as they fill up for winter.
cute squirrel :) and nice block
I love autumn and what better way to show than squirrels and acorns!! thank you for sharing
Very cute.
Cute project. Can't go wrong with fluffy gray squirrels.
Super cute squirrel. Great tutorial too.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I love that little squirrel and the excellent tutorial for making him. All I need now is EQ!
Your project is very nice. Wonderful to design something that we have a need for.
Your squirrel is adorable and what a neat table topper! Thanks for sharing!
Your project looks very nice, but I find it difficult to read your text on the photo background.
Your project looks very nice, but I find it difficult to read your text on the photo background.
I love mr. squirrel!!!!
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Your table topper is so adorable, Jane. I love the little squirrel. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love your table topper and the squirrels are so adorable! Thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com
Such cute owls and thanks for the tutorial!
oh that is neat, I was just thinking about finding a squirrel project. Thanks for sharing!
Cute table topper.
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how awesome for this giveaway opportunity. I coudl never afford this program and appreciate the chance.
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Love the squirrel runner. It is so nice to have someone show the steps how they create quilts using EQ. It helps me to learn how to use it.
Darling table cover! Thanks for posting.
Love your post! The squirrel is mighty cute, and I think I'd really enjoy EQ! Glad Bea sent me over here for the blog hop!
Love the design Jane - thanks so much for sharing !! Karen on Keuka
Jane,
It is just tooo cute. Love that you had time to work it all up.
Love the squirrel! Wish I were as creative as you. Thanks for sharing!
Love your project and the software looks great
Cute table topper and wonderful tutorial. All the possibilities with EQ7!
Oooh can i have mr. Squirrel? Thursday is my birthday!! Hint hint please??!!
Very cute design. Your pictures are not that bad.
Love the squirrel. Thanks so much for the EQ tips.
Great table cover and adore the squirrels. We have a huge oak tree with a bunch of them, I watch them out the kitchen window all the time.
wow I love how this tool helps so much. your squirrel runner is so adorable. It was cool to see how this program helped you put it all together.
Would so love to win a EQ7 program cause that would give me the incentive to tackle learning it. Cindy O.
Wow. Wonderful giveaway. Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to win this software
Thanks for the tute-very cute.
Thanks for the tute-very cute.
Cute little squirrel, I love to try EQ.
What a great design! blessings, marlene
your Squirrel is totally adorable. thank you for a chance to win.
Oh your little squirrels are so cute !
Your table runner is so cute. I love the leaves and the squirrels.
Cute squirrel! EQ7 looks like a wonderful tool.
love the squirrel!
would justlove to win
The squirrel is so cute! Very creative!
Love it... absolutely adorable.
Your squirrells are to cute. I have about 1,000 in my back yard you could use for models! Enter me in to win!
Very cute! It reminds me of the squirrels scurrying about in the yard these fall days as they prepare for winter.
Those squirrels are just too darn cute!!! Thanks for sharing the "how to" and taking part in the Hop!
I really love your design and it's use on the ends of the runner, so fun.
Debbie
What fun this product must be! Love to try it out!!!
Your squirrel is so cute, and I love the little raw edge leaves!
That is an awesome project, the squirrel is darling.
Cute project! It is wonderful seeing all the things that can be done with this product. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Love the center block design and colors. Thanks for the giveaway.
Fun tutorial and the squirrels are very sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Smiles,
Kelly
I love your cute design. Thanks for a chance to win EQ7.
Love the table topper, the middle block is very cute, I love the colors.
The squirrels are so neat! Love the table runner!
So want to win EQ. It just doesn't fit in my budget to buy but think it would take my quilting to next level. Thx for the chance to win!
Cute squirrels! I would love a copy of EQ7! I think it would be so useful for planning my quilts.
Love the squirrels!
Thank you for sharing your project. Love that squirrel
what a cute project
What a cute squirrel!
I'm curious why you hand drew the applique, do you find it difficult to work with applique in EQ?
Your squirrel applique is adorable! Thanks for showing how this is can be designed using the EQ7 software. I would love to win a copy. Thanks to you and EQ for a chance to win ...:) Pat
Love your squirrel. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your applique's..thanks for the chance to win EQ7
Your squirrel is so cute, I love it! I have EQ5, but I would love to try all the new features of EQ7!
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Cute squirrel!! Love the way you designed it. Great projects! Thanks for the chance to win an EQ7!! Good luck everyone!!
Happy Halloween
Dawn
array-dawn@cox.net
Another cute project. Thanks!
Wow, great project! Your pictures are not as bad as you think they are. I love the squirrels.
Ooh, I'd love to try EQ7! Very cute squirrels! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, it seems like EQ7 has lots of capabilities.
Cute squirrels...thanks for the chance to win...I would luv to try designing with EQ. Happy stitching!!! Pauline
Cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
how clever.......really love what EQ7 can do!
:o)
how clever.......really love what EQ7 can do!
:o)
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