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EQ6 Class with expert Barb Vlack

Back to Nature in Batiks

Saturday, March 20th from 9 - 4:00 pm. Your $50.00 registration includes lunch. Bring your laptop with EQ installed or use a temporary software you can install for the day to design your quilt. Call or come in to register: 847-669-1722.

Class Title
Beginning Survey Course for Electric Quilt 6

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In this EQ6 introduction, learn to use the block library, set blocks into quilt layouts, add borders, color blocks on the quilt, and print patterns. This is a computer hands-on class. Students must be familiar with using their own laptops. There will be no instruction or tech support for the use of laptops/computers.

Supply List
Laptop computer with EQ6 installed and activated prior to coming to class.

* ALTERNATIVE 1: For students who do not yet own EQ6, with prior arrangement with the instructor (via email), the instructor will provide a copy of the program with a limited time use license to load into the student’s personal laptop. Loading of the program must take place prior to the beginning of the class period so class time is not interrupted.

* ALTERNATIVE 2: For classes in a computer lab, with prior arrangement with the instructor, the instructor will provide a copy of the program with a limited time use license to load into the computers in the lab.

  • Power supply for the laptop
  • External mouse that is compatible with the laptop
  • Mouse pad
  • Spare battery if mouse is wireless
  • Note-taking materials
  • EQ6 User manual
  • A picture of a traditional quilt you would like to draw in EQ6

Back to Nature – Block of the Month 2010

Back to Nature in Batiks

This queen-size quilt features fabulous batiks from Timeless Treasures and pattern designed by Wing & a Prayer.

In addition to a nine month block program, it will also be available in a kit.

The fabric is being shipped in January. We’ll have special pricing then and a sample for you to admire.

Save the third Saturdays of each month starting 2/20/10 for our demo classes and kit availability.


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Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties for children ages 8 and older ~ creating a personalized pillow starting with a photo.
Call for details 847-669-1722.