It begins with a good photo and self confidence. That’s it!

You don’t even have to know how to draw! The computer does most of the work for you!

I’ll show you through videos just how to make the patterns. You can pause the videos and work along. Stop and start as many times as you wish. You will use your own favorite photos for the class, so search for your favorites and sign up for the new class beginning Sept. 4, 2010. Each Saturday following the 4th I will put up new information (at 10 am central time) and your assignment for the week.

You do not need to be present at any specific time, you can work at 3 am if it suits you.

There is still time to register and enroll in the class! Come on! Treat Yourself!

Learn more about the class!

Remember when that special someone gave you a single red rose?
Just as color is important to a quilt, colors of roses have meanings as well.

The white rose is the bridal rose and represents love stronger than death.

The red rose is the lover’s rose; it is the ultimate symbol of romantic love. A single red rose says I love you.

The yellow rose is given as a sign of friendship and has special meaning in Texas.

The pink rose is the rose of grace and elegance. The rose of sweet thoughts and gentility is a nice way to say thank you.

What would you like to say to that special someone with your rosebud quilt? Anyone would be happy to receive this single rose, so make two and keep one for yourself!

Pick your color and join me in the three-week class to learn to “appliquilt” and make this lovely rose. At 16.75″ x 33″ it is just the perfect size for your wall.

The class begins July 25. To register, visit my website at www.chiseledincloth.com and click on “online classes”. Click on applique patterns if you can’t make the class but would like the pattern.

Registration is now open for the next online quilting class beginning June 27.

In this class you’ll learn to use software to create your own custom pattern for your portrait or pictorial quilt. Imagine that! Your very own photo comes to life in fabric.

You don’t need to know how to use the software because in the very first screen capture video I’ll show you how to use the tools you’ll utilize to create the patterns.

After completing lesson one, a student currently taking the online class, has allowed me to use her email note:

“Hi, Loved the class. I learned more about Photoshop Elements from this one set of lessons than in the 2 years I have been using it.

Attached are my homework photos for Session One.”

Dolores Williams

This is a four-week class complete with screen capture tutorial, handouts, and homework. You don’t need to be on your computer at any specific time.

You may watch any or all of the videos from three choices of software. You may use Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or the FREE software, Gimp. Watch the video and pause it to work along, after you’ve completed an area, go back to the video and continue watching, it’s that easy. Or, watch the videos completely and then try it yourself. I’ve covered the same materials in each piece of software and in the videos; however, I may have explained it a little differently, so if you would like to watch any or all of the software videos, go for it.

If you use a PC and would like to use the free Gimp, go to: www.opensourcewindows.org.

If you use a MAC and would like to use the free Gimp, go to: www.opensourcemac.org.

The videos are QuickTime movies. If you can’t see the sample screencast tutorial, you’ll need to download the FREE software at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. This link is software for both PC and MAC.

To help get you acclimated to the online class, we’ll have an orientation beginning June 20. If you’ve never taken an online class, this one is for you. It is easy to understand, and follow. If you have any questions, just ask!

I’ll set up new session each Saturday at 10 am. You don’t need to be at your computer at any specific time. You work on the class any time, day or night. I’ve set up Sat. at 10 am so you’ll know when a new session is available.

To read a little more about the online classes go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/schoolhouse.htm

To view the “create a pattern” class outline go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/schoolhouseoutlines.htm

To register for the class, go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/contact.htm

For a sample screencast tutorial, go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/classpromo.htm

To watch some promo movies about the class, go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/videolibrary.htm

For class terms and conditions, go to: http://www.chiseledincloth.com/schoolhouseterms.htm

We’ll visit with one another via the class forum, chats, or emails. I’m always happy to answer questions.

If you would like help to complete your quilt, a second online class is available. Information about the “complete the quilt” class is available in the above links.

Registration is now open! I will give you information on how to download the textbook via email.

Treat yourself to this fun class!