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Introduction to Quilt Design: Create a Quilt Mockup in Adobe Illustrator

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Introduction to Quilt Design: Create a Quilt Mockup in Adobe Illustrator

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About Introduction to Quilt Design: Create a Quilt Mockup in Adobe Illustrator

Introduction

Course Overview

Quilt Foundations

Document Setup

Creating Blocks: Squares and Rectangles

Creating Blocks: Half Square Triangles

Creating Blocks: Flying Geese

Creating Blocks: Half Rectangle Triangles and Square in Square Blocks

Creating Blocks: Curves

Combining Quilt Blocks

Sourcing Inspiration

Creating Color Palettes

Using Prints and Patterns

Final Mockup: Block Based Quilt on Graph Paper

Final Mockup: Block Based in Illustrator

Final Mockup: Medallion Quilt

Exporting for Web and Print

Fabricating Options

Final Thoughts

What You Will Learn?

  • Are you a surface pattern designer hoping to appeal to the quilting fabric industry? Or a quilter with a design idea that you are unsure of how to bring to life? Join me in this class as we dive into Quilt Design together!.
  • "Introduction to Quilt Design" will take you through the process of designing your own quilt mockup in Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have Adobe Illustrator, no problem. I will show you how to apply the same concepts using graph paper and a pencil. .
  • We will learn the basic anatomy of a quilt, construct some of the most common quilt blocks, discuss considerations for fabric color, contrast, and pattern scale, and develop the tools and skills you need to bring your idea together into a quilt design that you love. .
  • In this class, you’ll learn how to:.
  • By the end of this class, you will have a quilt design mockup for your portfolio or to use as the template for creating your own quilt. This class is for surface pattern designers interested in learning how to create their own quilt mockup and for quilters who are ready to begin designing their own quilts. .
  • Imagine meeting with an art director and showing a beautiful, handmade quilt featuring designs from your pattern collection alongside your portfolio. Or gifting the quilt you have been dreaming of making to honor a life event, something personal and meaningful that you designed. In either case, I hope this course helps guide you in bringing your ideas to life..
  • No quilting experience is required! I look forward to seeing you in class..