Upgrade from eq6, eq7, or eq mini to electric quilt 8 eq8 attention mac owners. Aussie astro community buzz suggests that the recently showcased skywatchereq7 has been terminated in favour of another mount. Simply find the collection you desire, click on the left side of the. This software comes with more than 40 new and updated features including thousands of new block designs and fabrics. Yes, electric quilt 7 has arrived and what an amazing program. Electric quilt 7 products the electric quilt company. You do not need this update if you have eq7 for mac. The most significant benefit is that you will now be on track to being a regular user of electric quilt 8. Buy eqstitch embroidery software plugin for eq7 at. Due to increased demand, orders will ship in 3 5 business days.
In this episode, quilting arts host pokey bolton and eqs andrea bishop see how to create fabric on the computer. Eq mini quilt design software by brewer sewing supplies and other embroidery software at. Electric quilt eq8 complete design software download for. While it is true that i learned much about cad programming through the 5 years that i spent learning quilt pro, this is really the finest choice for anyone. It calculates fabric yardage automatically and provides templates, foundation patterns, or rotary cutting charts for blocks and borders. Once used, you will need to pay for additional installations. You will receive an invitation to a private facebook group.
Software, books, printables for quilters electric quilt. Download the eq7 build 3 update if you have eq7 for pc, build 2. From professionals to the everyday quilter eel has all the right tools and features for every designer. Eq7 and a finish i have been lamenting and thinking over whether i should update my quilt pro program or buy the new eq7. The electric quilt company proudly announces electric quilt 7. Electric quilt version 8 quilting design software description. This group is for those learning electric quilt through the lessons included. The software is designed to connect to the internet and adds a windows firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. Ask for eq8 at your local quilt shop, or order now. Eq7 quilt design software this amazing software allows you to draw quilt blocks, add color or actual fabric scans to each patch, and then employ those blocks in hundreds of ways in your own quilt designs. The newest version of electric quilt software, eq8, is now available.
All of our eq downloads can also be found on our main connecting threads website. Let us help you with promotions and class resources. Paper piecing patterns in and we also have information about best quilt pattern and other quilting ideas. Eq academy april 2 5, 2020 perrysburg, oh about eq academy. Beginning in august 2010, our eq downloads will be in version 7. Eq7 scales the fabrics for you no matter what size your quilt or block so what. Skywatcher announces that production of the eq7 has been terminated and a new eq8 is in design merry xmas all. So if your hard drive crashes, or you reformat to install a new windows os, or you buy a new computer. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilt block patterns free, quilting software. They have approximately 20 tutorial lessons that you print out and work through to learn the software. In this video andrea bishop gives host, pokey bolton an overview of quilting software and some of the capabilities. A few quilts are designed, a few blocks are drawn, and many topics are discussed. As a daily reader of planet patchworks infoeq maillist for users of electric quilt, i never cease to be amazed at what users demand of a piece of software. I have eq7, foundation factory, quilt pro, and blockbase.
Eq7 is the most userfriendly quilting software yet. Free eq downloads this page is for those of you who use eq7 or eq8 quilt designing software. Eq7 is not the current version of electric quilt software. Electric quilt 7 is the program i just got for my birthday. Quilt pro has advanced features to draw your own blocks and is able to convert your designs into graphic files. Digital cameras will become a quilters best friend. Getting started with eq designing modern quilts in eq here are links to all of my eq project downloads ive shared so far. Only people who have purchased the shoot for the stars with eq8 class will have access to this group. I have been looking at eq7 and eqstitch and i am having difficulty understanding is it worth the cost. Fall2018 designing custom quilts in eq8 classes eq classes.
At first i used quilt pro as that was the only software available at the time, i dont know if it still is going as since i moved to eq i havent looked back. It has two screens one for quilt or block drawing and the other is for automatic quilt layout. Electric quilt is the industrys goto computer software for quilting design. Software, books, and printables for quilters electric quilt on facebook. Eq8 upgrade is easiest and most economical way to get the new eq8 software, if you. What really jumpstarted me after 5 years of getting mostly nowhere was a free video tutorial series by kari schell called catch the waves. Audition your own personal fabric stash, embroidery designs and quilting designs on your quilt before you make it. Eq academy april 25, 2020 perrysburg, oh about eq academy. Eq8 classes are either half day 3 hours or full day 6 hours with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Eq7 upgrade is a program developed by the electric quilt company. Are you trying to decide which quilting program to use. Upgrade from eq6, eq7, or eq mini to electric quilt 8 eq8.
Its a bit easier than eq, however, you have to check which features you will need. Quilting software overview electric quilt on quilting arts 307. The block, which ive named gemstone, is sewn in a variety of old and new fabrics. There are a great variety of quilting programs on the market. Andrea shows how you can scan images and print them onto fabric. If you still have eq5, eq6 or eq7 on your computer, please open it up. This site has a special section dedicated to new and experienced educators. Download the eq7 update build 2 and then build 3 if you have eq7 for pc, build 1. Installuninstall eq7 articles electric quilt support. Software, books, printables for quilters the electric quilt. Simply find the collection you desire, click on the left side of the page, under downloads, then click on electric quilt download.
If eq7 is the newest version of eq software you own, click here to upgrade to eq8. Find electric quilt classes in your area, or online. Quilting software overview electric quilt on quilting. Eq6 and eq mini owners can also upgrade to eq8 for a slightly reduced price. I have been using the software since eq3 and teaching classes since eq5, faithfully upgrading.
Print any size block square or rectangle and design your own quilt. Electric quilt eq7 software this item has been discontinued design dream createthe industrys best quilt design software. Software and computer books for patchwork and quilting. Yes, electric quilt 7 has arrived and what an amazing program it is. Can print templates, foundation patterns, and rotary cutting charts.
Electric quilts kaleidoscope collection, sewfast foundations for eq, includes over 500 kaleidoscope blocks designed by andrea bishop. Eq8 electric quilt software bestellen wilma karels. From professionals, to the everday quilter, eq has all the right tools and features for every designer. Order online at or ask for it at your local quilt s. Feel free to download and save or share them with others.
From professionals, to the everyday quilter, eq has all the right tools and features for every designer. Learning electric quilt including eq8 eq7 and eq stitch. Offering quilting design software for windows and macintosh and sewingdesign companion books for quilters. Use this support section to find help articles, videos and lessons on how to use electric quilt 7 eq7 software.
Includes a complete reference manual pdf plus 10 videos targeted for beginners that will teach you everything. Eq academy is a 4day event for students wanting to learn how to use their eq8 software. Electric quilt 8 eq8 products the electric quilt company. Includes updated blocks from the original version for better foundation piecing, where applicable. Electric quilt 7 eq7 and eqstitch sewing discussion topic. There are excellent teachers all around the world ready to. Eq8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elemetns for faster, more intui. Oct 09, 2017 design your quilts in electric quilt 8, the industrys leader in quilt design software. Learning electric quilt including eq8 eq7 and eq stitch has 5,001 members.
Installs 5 eq project files, 5 block libraries, and several pdf resources. In this episode, quilting arts host pokey bolton and eq s andrea bishop see how to create fabric on the computer. In this video, we cropped a few of our favorite sections, then set them into mini quilts, perfect for gifts and holiday decor. Syntas ap distributor tasco apparently released the following announcement. If youre running eq software on a mac especially eq7 and eq mini, now is the time to upgrade to eq8. Get additional savings with code eq8sale at checkout. There youll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in the project. Eq7 upgrade by the electric quilt company should i remove it. I know eq7 allows you to design your blocks and choose fabrics and print the design out. Designing paper piecing patterns in eq7 tutorial from shape moth. But eqstitch seems interesting, would like to discuss the pros and cons of using both software packages. As a user of electric quilt companys eq7 design software, i decided to design my own redandwhite quilt with all original blocks.
Eq7 can help whether you want to make a horizontal quilt with plain squares. Upgrade from eq6 to eq7 products the electric quilt company. If you cant afford eq7, then go looking for a used copy of eq5 ebay. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilting software, quilts. Below are links to worksheets i created when i used to teach electric quilt classes. Electric quilt is the industrys goto computer software for quilt designing. We will ship this item as soon as we can and email you a confirmation when it ships. Well be regularly adding free blocks or patterns to this area for electric quilt software users. Ive always used the computer to help with quilting. Design your quilts in electric quilt 8, the industrys leader in quilt design software.
In my opinion the main difference is that eq6 comes with 4 activations. It has not been extensively tested, since it is an old program, no longer sold. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the. Eq7 has dozens of ways to turn everyday photos into quilt art images or crop and edit scanned fabrics right. Electric quilt 7 is the most user friendly quilting software yet. No more searching for answers, its all at your fingertips.
The programs look easy to use i am familiar with computers and allow for great creativity. This is the first completed block for my quilt, and im happy to share the pattern with other eq7 users. Eq7, a proprietary offtheshelf software product marketed to quilting. I am thrilled to finally be able to create some quilts in eq7. In the eq7 installshield wizard window that appears, follow the on screen directions to uninstall eq7. Eq mini quilt design software by brewer sewing supplies on.
Due to increased demand, orders will ship in 35 business days. Class resources for electric quilt users eq classes. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files. Eq 5 and windows installing eq5 electric quilt forums do you eq. There youll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in. If you have eq software sitting idle because you are frustrated with it, ask some questions here. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Below you will find the fabric files of our collections for electric quilt software. Electric quilt software, developed by eq president dean neumann. For the cyberquilter who wants no less than everything. Includes a complete reference manual plus 25 quick and easy lessons and 10 videos that will teach you everything. Quilting techniques 1 design, 5 ways to use it tutorial series getas quilting.
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