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.

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 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

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

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

Treat yourself to this fun class!

There’s just no way to beat fresh green beans, new potatoes, squash and tomatoes. Garden fresh and on the plate. Yum!

Of course, I want to have it a bit more personal, and because I’m an avid leaf peeper, I just can’t keep myself from putting those leaves into everything. I could tell you more about the channel, but I don’t want to spoil it; so by clicking on the YouTube logo you will be taken directly to my channel!

I didn’t make all the videos myself. Hubby makes some, I make some, and we work on some together. They are all quilt related and I think you’ll like them!

Oh by the way, the newest one in the list is a special thank you to Marguerita McManus. I’m certain those of you in the quilting community will know of Marguerita and all she does to help everyone. Oh, it’s not just about how to make a quilt with her, she’s going to help you with PR, marketing, videography, quilting, making sewing tables, and more!

Check out the thank you video to Marguerita and leave a comment on the channel so she can see you appreciate her too!

From the trailers you realize the setting was WWII, at least that’s where it …

Someone in your past or present served in WWII, and if you ever heard the memories come to life by a military man/woman you would understand the depth of love and pride they felt as their comrades and buddies fell, one after another until their very lives took on a new meaning.

This movie has many of those same feelings. How does the past influence the present? How can one explain raw emotions? How does something that happened over sixty years ago impact the psyche? Can one take those experiences of the military GI and glean the essence of a life?
I’ll leave answering those questions up to you.

Below are a few words by the director/producer/ of the movie you are about to see. I hope you will take about 25 minutes out of your day to relish the experiences of …

The Journey to Tassafaronga is not so much about a physical trip
although I did reach my destination
(even if it was only in my mind), but more about a search of understanding of
who I was. I began my journey long before I watched
Lisa Kudrow’s television series entitled
“Who Do You Think You Are?”.
She had this to say about her series:

“ This show personalizes history and turns it into a gripping narrative,” said Kudrow.
“The most striking thing about the show is the realization of
how connected we all are.”

It was the same realization and conclusion that I had discovered on my
“Journey to Tassafaronga”.
I found a deeper understanding and appreciation about
duty, honor, country and the meaning of love.

Please share this movie with a military friend, a WWII survivor,
or simply a loved one.

About a week ago he was flying from east to west
(which would be horizontally across this pic)
and I didn’t catch him soon enough to get a pic.
I’m standing on my grass and shooting toward the pasture to the south.

This time he was flying north to south and right over me.

It was tough to get the shot as he flew over because the
camera shutter speed was too slow.

So I tried to anticipate when he would come out behind the trees and
snap just before he emerged.

As you can see, I had limited success.

]]> http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/watch-out-for-low-flying-aircraft/feed/ 0 http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/honoring-the-military-salute/ http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/honoring-the-military-salute/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 14:01:38 +0000 margaret http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/?p=981 This quilt honors our fallen.

The photograph from which I made the quilt, is of Master Sergeant Wilson during a rehearsal of a military funeral service. His image particularly touched me as I am the recipient of a flag from an Air Force military funeral honoring my father for his service to our country.

Reginald McCullar, USAF

If you would like to see a short movie about the inspiration behind this quilt
and my other military quilts, just click this link.

I needed a place for ear buds…

To accommodate the thick case on the back of the iphone,
I made this one slightly larger than
the first one I put together.
It’s really not crooked, just the foreshortening of the photo.