We’ll begin with a brief program overview covering navigation, the user interface, and the resources available to digital designers.  From there, we’ll move directly into using the draw and edit tools to create stunning artwork from scratch.  You’ll learn the skills needed to create quality quilting designs that will stitch exactly as you want them to, and understand exactly how to take your creations from the desktop to the quilting machine.

With the basics under your belts, I’ll take you through the fun and easy-to-use features, like Reflect and Carousel, and how to use them to produce precise symmetry.  You’ll import backdrops to design over, Auto-Digitize, and learn to wield the Magic Wand!

We’ll cover a multitude of design techniques in exquisite detail, such as Repeating, Trimming, Welding and Intersecting artwork, and how to use the Echo Quilting and Rays features to add interest to your artwork. We’ll split and connect designs to perfectly suit our specific needs.

I’ll introduce you to designing with True Type fonts, using motifs as fills and outlines, and how to audition designs over a quilt top.

Before class ends, every student will have the opportunity to ask detailed questions about PSD and the content we’ve covered and related subjects, as well as share thoughts and inspirations with their fellow stitchers.

If you’re ready to stretch your wings, I made this course for you!

Class size is limited to ten – reserve your spot early!  Applicants to this class should be comfortable using Zoom to communicate, and should ensure the stability of their connection, as well as the fidelity of their voice and video communication prior to the day of the class! A simple Zoom tutorial can be found here.