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Do you need a quick and easy Christmas project? It seems the moment I flip my calendar over to December, I always want to make something special in red, white, and green.

Click Here to find a fun, free quilt pattern for both Wonky Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks AND Christmas Tree Cake blocks. I love Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, and the best part about making this as a quilt block - no sugar or calories, and 1000 grams of Cute!

The fun part of making this quilt block was figuring out how to create the curvy red icing in fabric. I played with two techniques in this video: Bias Tape Applique and Improv Piecing. Which method do you plan to try?

3 machine quilting videos can be found in the Christmas Tree pattern which include ideas for:

• Simple stitching so the Christmas Trees can shine
• How to add bling with metallic bobbin thread (and quilt upside down)
• The perfect, super easy border quilting design for "snow"

This is a fun seasonal project you don't want to miss - Click Here to start making Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks!

Act Fast - Accessory Kits Included only Through December 2024

Grace Company has shared some amazing deals this year and has been wonderfully generous to include free accessory kits with all Qnique longarms and the Little Rebel Sewing Machine. But I've just learned that these free accessories will not be included starting January 1st.

If you've been thinking about buying a new Little Rebel sewing machine or Qnique Longarm now is the time to get a great deal on your new machine, plus over $1300 in free accessories!

Are you a bit unsure about longarm quilting on a frame? 
Click Here to find my beginner longarm quilting guide. Make sure to watch all of the videos on this page to better understand this quilting style.

New Short Video - QCT 6 Computer Settings for Success

I've spent a lot of time this fall updating our Quilter's Creative Touch Tutorials. One of the biggest keys to using this computer quilting software is the settings you use when you're actively running the program. See how I setup my computer for success so my quilting design will stitch without interruption:

It's important to adjust your tablet settings so that when your computer quilting machine is running, your computer doesn't start a virus scan or go to sleep. Check these settings each time you begin a computer quilting session for best results:

1. Update Your Tablet - Always plug in your computer and check for updates. If your computer is behind on updates, Windows may force an update - right in the middle of your gorgeous pantograph design, and that won't be easy to fix.
2. Run a Virus Scan - Just like updating, running a quick virus scan is also a good idea to keep your computer healthy and running fast.
3. Dim the Screen - Lowering the screen brightness can save battery life, which is especially important if you're aiming to quilt an entire quilt in one day.
4. Turn OFF the Screensaver - When running QCT, you do not want the screen / display to turn off. Make sure to check your battery and screensaver settings to be sure the display will not turn off.
5. Turn ON Airplane Mode - QCT will run best if there is no interruption from the internet, updates, or virus scans while it's running. Airplane mode disconnects from internet wifi, bluetooth, and cell data so only the software is running - and nothing else.

Curious About Computerized Quilting?

Watch this video to see how the new QCT 6 Edge-to-Edge Quilting system works to quilt a single design across your quilt. I love how simple this is to use and how easy it makes advancing the quilt, even on my hoop frames:

Don't forget - all levels of QCT 6 and upgrades are on sale for 20% off through the month of December. If you're wanting to quilt more quilts in 2025 and challenge yourself to learn awesome new skills, definitely consider adding the Quilter's Creative Touch automation system to your Qnique longarm or Little Rebel Sewing Machine.

Why do I love computer quilting? I honestly love all forms of quilting, but it's really satisfying to be able to quilt a design - like a snowflake shape - that would be pretty challenging (if not impossible) stitch free hand.

Computer quilting (and higher levels of QCT 6) allows me the freedom to design beautiful quilting patterns, size them, place them, and stitch them exactly where I want them to go. That is really satisfying!

I hope you enjoyed this newsletter and will give the Christmas Tree Cake quilt blocks a try. Does improv piecing or bias tape applique sound like more fun?

Let's go quilt,

Leah Day