Curious about quilt design software but not sure where to start? In this hands‑on sampler, you’ll spend half the day in Photoshop Elements and half in Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), so you can see how each program can fit into your quilting toolbox.
Adobe Photoshop Elements - Photos to Fabric
Learn how to turn photos or fabric scans into custom backgrounds, art panels, and print‑ready images for fabric. Topics include scanning photos, basic copyright considerations, fabric and printer choices for inkjet printing on fabric, editing (fixing red eye, lighting, cropping), and using filters and effects to create unique looks, plus a quick overview of print‑on‑demand services such as Spoonflower..
Electric Quilt 8 - Quilt Design Basics
Then, switch to EQ8 and learn your way around the software. You’ll explore the Project Sketchbook and Libraries, scan and import your own fabrics, set blocks into quilt layouts, add borders, color your designs, and print quilt images, fabric yardage estimates, and block patterns (foundation patterns, templates, and rotary‑cutting charts).
Hands-on; laptop required. EQ8 is needed for the EQ portion of class. Photoshop Elements is available as a free trial from Adobe, and students are encouraged to download and install it before class so they can “try before they buy.”
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Adobe Photoshop Elements -click here to download the free trial |
