Quilts and Thoughts…

margaret | January 21, 2012

The holidays are behind us and the kids are back in school,
now is the time to treat yourself to an online class!

This class was developed because so many of you wanted to learn
the technique used to create super realistic portrait quilts.

The nice thing about this technique is you don’t have to know how to draw.
The computer does the work for you!

This is a sample video of what to expect in the class.
Three sets of videos are available (and you can watch any/all of them)
to accommodate your software.
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, & the free software Gimp.

The image on the left is the original photo, at right is the quilt.

This is a 4 week online class –  work at your convenience!

 Videos to pause and work along, tips and extra software instruction,
recess, handouts, and homework.

Next class begins Feb. 11, 2012

We’ve saved a seat in class just for you!

More information begins at:
http://www.chiseledincloth.com/onlineclasses.html
Registration is now open! 

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margaret | August 14, 2011

I turned this photograph

into this quilt

and you can do it too!

I’ll teach you how to use your computer to create your own
custom patterns for portrait and pictorial quilts.

Actually, there is much more to the class than just learning
how to make the patterns.

You will learn techniques on using specific tools, menus,
resolution, photo adjustment, cloning, histograms, cropping,
layers, separating values, and more! 

Plus, how to complete the quilt.

It is a 4 week online class beginning Sept. 10, 2011.
You will use your own photographs to make the patterns!

The class has step-by-step videos you can watch,
pause and work along, and watch some more.

Video instruction is for three different software packages
(and one of the software applications is free). Can’t beat that! 

And…no drawing required!

For more information and registration:
http://www.chiseledincloth.com/schoolhouse.htm 

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margaret | June 27, 2011

September 10, 2011 begins another 4 week online class!
If you’ve always wanted to expand your quilting skills and quilt outside the box…
this is your chance!

Registration is open for a seat in the class to learn to make your own custom patterns
for pictorial and portrait quilts. More information is available!

A sample video of the type you will view is just a click away!

Videos will cover:  techniques on using specific tools, menus, resolution, photo adjustment, cloning, histograms, cropping, layers, separating values, and more!

Instruction in three different software applications (including a free application) will be presented.

A seat in the class is available just for you! Register today!

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margaret | October 15, 2010

SewCalGal has finished the coursework in my recent learn to make your own quilt patterns online class and has some thoughts to share with you.

I was thrilled she took the time from her busy schedule to review the course and share her insights.

I encourage you to visit her blog and not only read her class critique, but also enjoy the other events posted on her blog.

Below are a couple of excerpts from her post.

“This class was packed full of great insights in each lesson. While this particular class is targeted towards quilters interested in making Portrait Art Quilts, I think this was actually one of the best online classes I’ve seen for photo editing.

Thus, I definitely recommend this particular class for any quilter interested in making beautiful Portrait Art Quilts, but also for those that want to learn more about photo editing tools.”

“My general impression is that Margaret’s classes are insightful and well worth the money and investment of time.

“There is also an optional  57 page document that you can purchase, without taking this class (or get a 50% discount if you buy a copy when you sign up for the class).  This document is very well written, with excellent visuals.  It is an excellent source of  providing tips, instructions and inspiration on using tools to edit digital photographs for use in quilts.  It also went several steps further, in sharing insights on how to turn these beautiful photographs into quilts…award winning quilts!
This document alone is worth more than the fee of this class!”

Thanks SewCalGal!

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margaret | August 31, 2010

Have you been thinking of making a portrait or pictorial quilt but just didn’t quite know where to begin?

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!

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