PREREQUISITE: You must have taken your 4 hour introductory Design Center (IQ Designer) class. A level of expertise with this program is expected prior to this class. You should have familiarity with line properties and fill properties.
You must know how to use My Design Snap/IQ Positioning App prior to class. We will not be covering that in this class.
Description: In this class the Dream Big panel becomes a canvas for creativity! We will be creating our own designs using the built-in fills in Design Center (IQ Designer) on your Stellaire XE1, XJ1, XE2, XJ2 (Altair 1 or 2, Meridian 1 or 2). You will learn how to use your My Design Snap App/IQ Positioning App to take a picture of your fabric in the hoop and send it to Design Center/IQ Designer; how to set a perimeter and then how to apply a fill on your machine. We will also show you how to use built in shapes in Design Center (IQ Designer) to create your own designs. 🙂. By the time you are finished with your panel, you will be ready to use this technique on an endless variety of projects.
In PART 1 we will work with the fills that are built into your machine's Design Center (IQ Designer).
In class we will do as many petals as we can in 3 hours. After that you will continue on your own. You can finish as a quilt or join me later, I’m making a bag out of mine.
There will be a CLASS 2 session for those of you that want to explore purchased fills (you must have upgrade 1 or an XJ2/XE2) you can load into Design Center (IQ Designer) like the ones from Babylock and many other fun techniques like MY Connection if you are on the Stellaire 2
What to prepare :
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Your machine with embroidery foot attached
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I’d recommend using the biggest hoop that comes with your machine 9.5" X 14" . If you have a snap hoop be sure and have your large hoop with the markings on it to be able to scan your fabric in the hoop. For this class, Snap Hoops will be available at 20% off.
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For threads, if you want a more subtle look, use Wonderfil Deco Bob 80wt or Invisafil 100wt (we carry these at the store). If you want a more bold look, use regular embroidery thread. They both look beautiful. I’d recommend bringing threads in multiple weights and colors so you have some options. We also carry DecoBob, Invisafil and regular embroidery thread. You might want to match your bobbin thread to your top thread.
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Good Tweezers
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Hoop Tightener
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Needles - I used a Madeira 75/11 anti-glue but you could use a 75/11 or 80/12 needle
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Clover Double sided basting tape if you’re using a traditional hoop (not Snap Hoop)
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Have a corded mouse handy. Make sure the mouse works with your machine before the class.
- This stylus is fabulous because of the clear tip you can see through CLICK HERE:
- Here's the link for a cordered mouse
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Here’s the link for a capacitive stylus
Fabric requirements:
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Link for Floral Panel: This panel is 44” x 45” (Available for purchase from the store)
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Make a quilt sandwich with backing, batting and the panel. The batting and the backing should be at least 4” - 6” bigger than the panel on every side. So backing and batting should be at least 53” x 53” up to 57” x 57”
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Spray baste or pin, either way works.