I design a lot of my quilts in eq7 and i really like the program for the way i can plan, play, make changes before cutting a single piece of fabric. Angie padilla teaches you from the beginning how to draw and edit applique patches to create spectacular blocks. Check the product which book to buy tab for help choosing which books are best for you. I just bought the eq7 and played with it over the weekend. The eq8 designing quilts book is a compilation of several chapters written by eq8 experts.
If you dont have it already, grab it while you can. Eq8 has been redesigned so the lessons do not translate well to the new version. Quilt, new quilt, blank layout and then have pencil tools. Although eq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work. I design a lot of my quilts in eq7 and i really like the program for the way i can plan, play, make changes before cutting a single piece of fabric but, when i decided to start writing patterns and more detailed instructions for my workshops, i thought. Detailseq experts show how to design circular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts, landscapes, tshirt and photo quilts and more. Its really eye catching and i love how she took a traditional block the drunkards path and created such a unique, fresh design. I used black, gray, and purple toneontone prints to create purple haze from easy quilts, winter 2016.
Eq7 is the most userfriendly quilting software yet. The electric quilt company proudly announces electric quilt 7. Any quilts you design without copying an existing ed quilt design are yours. At this point i dont think that is correct and i need to do it as one big block. I had a metre of two fabrics, and wanted to do something with 12 triangles. You can also crop or edit scanned fabrics in this eq7 quilting software. Includes the basic features of the fullfeatured electric quilt 7 software, at a test drive price. Includes a complete reference manual plus 25 quick and easy lessons and 10 videos that will teach you everything. We are open and are fulfilling orders read our covid19 update. Jun 12, 2015 quilt pattern design is an activity that i wanted to conquer, especially after getting my patterns published in a magazine in 2014.
The newest version of electric quilt software, eq8, was released in fall of 2017. I used eq to design and make all of the quilts in my books. Eq8 designing quilts this brand new book features 8 lessons from multiple eq8 users like amy friend, patti anderson, kerry goulder, barb vlack and more. Electric quilt design software eq8 block library book. I love fabric scaling feature, which makes it so easy to work with the fabric companies and magazines, so they can see exactly how the quilt will look like when it is finished. Electric quilt software, books, printables for quilters. If you liked our first design book for eq8 eq8 designing quilts youll love. Quilt pattern design is an activity that i wanted to conquer, especially after getting my patterns published in a magazine in 2014. Well be regularly adding free blocks or patterns to this area for electric quilt software users. This book will teach eq8 users to design with the most popular tools and features in eq8 software. Eq experts show how to design circular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts, landscapes, tshirt and photo quilts and more. Electric quilt 8 quilt design software by the electric quilt company and other embroidery software at.
Download free eq projects designed by other eq users. Just taking a break from work on a tshirt quilt and checked email and saw one for eq8. See details eq with me quilt design tricks from eq7 software experts new book electric quilt. Eq experts show how to designcircular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts, landscapes,tshirt and photo quilts and more. Eq mini quilt design software by brewer sewing supplies on. Eq with me quilt design tricks from eq7 software experts book. Eq with me quilt design tricks from eq7 software experts. Beginning in august 2010, our eq downloads will be in version 7. Nov 23, 2016 here are a few examples of how eq helps me design quilt patterns.
Eq8 designing quilts quilting books patterns and notions. Quilt pattern design using inkscape and eq7 carole lyles. Eq lesson books products the electric quilt company. The book, as well as everything on the eq site, is on sale for 25% off this. Eq8 drawing blocks exercises in eq8 block design by kari schell quilt pro 6 for windows quilt pro 5 for the mac sheba blades new blades for old now you can order on line jacquard silk organza fabric printing sheets. This stepbystep lesson book is the best starter book for learning eq8 software. Eq with me pieced drawing eq7 software electric quilt block. Turn your favorite digital photos into amazing quilt art images with the electric quilt company eq7 quilt design software. Although eeq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work. Ask for eq8 at your local quilt shop, or get it now here these books are for eq7 software and are not directly compatible with eq8 software. After the tutorial i wrote a few months ago about how to design wreaths using electric quilt software, here are a few other ideas to help you draw more complex designs. Learn eq8 quiltdesign secrets directly from eq experts. Design in eq, print the patterns, sew, then show it off.
Although eq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work as well for eq7 mac with only a few keystroke differences. Digital cameras will become a quilters best friend. Since my quilting relatives have all passed on now, this book will be a welcome reference guide and worth the. Eq with me pieced drawing eq7 software electric quilt. Whether you are an expert eq user, or a novice, let us help each other work with this design tool. Im going on and on about eq6, and someone responds to the survey and said that dont know what it is. These books were specifically written for electric quilt 8 eq8 software. Blocks from the eq libraries are free for the most part because we either drew them or theyve been in public domain since the turn of the century and no one can claim to them except for the blocks designed by debbie sichel and rita. Each lesson teaches basic skills youll use and reuse in designing your own quilts. The electric quilt company has published a new book, released for sale today, called eq8 designing quilts. Perfect for eq8 users at any learning stagebeginning, intermediate, or advanced, increase your knowledge of the tools and features, discover new tricks to help make your creativity a.
Quilt design book these fully illustrated lessons were written by quiltmakers who have mastered features in eq7 you may never have imagined. Eq mini quilt design software by brewer sewing supplies and other embroidery software at. It features 10 videos and 25 easy lessons that take you through various quilt design techniques. From eq5 to eq7 there will be some translation of tools and where they are located, but the design principles and tips carry forward to eq7. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilts and quilting designs.
I look forward to reading through it and learning some more about eq8 myself. Eq mini comes stocked with all kinds of fabrics, blocks and layouts. Each stepbystep lesson is like taking a class in your home. There are over 6,700 designs in the block library, so lets grab a few other blocks for this quilt design. Quilt pattern design using inkscape and eq7 carole lyles shaw. Many of you have made those designs with the tutorials i offer right here on my lori miller designs blog. Angie padilla lesson book for electric quilt 7 eq7 software. They include lessons on creating medallion quilts, panel quilts, baby block quilts and more. Software, books, printables for quilters the electric quilt. This is robins quilt in autumn batik colours and i was glad she gave me this. There are over 6,700 designs in the block library, so lets grab a few. From veteran author, teacher, and designer becky goldsmith comes this amazingly striking bullseye quilt with easytouse foundations.
The week before my guilds quilt show finds me finishing up the quilts including creating and. These quilt books from annie s include whole collections of related patterns for your favorite projects and seasons. This quilt really spoke to me with its asymmetrical modern style. For this quilt, i used scans of the same fabrics in eq that i was going to use for the finished quilt. Inklingo new york beauty in electric quilt all about.
Electric quilt 8 quilt design software by the electric. Each lesson covers a different style of quilt design. If you already have patti andersons eq6 pieced drawing, dont buy this book. Thats because they are design books, not just howtousetheprogram manuals. I hope this makes sense and you can help me clarify my understanding. Patti anderson has taught thousands of eq users how to draw. Here are a few examples of how eq helps me design quilt patterns.
Even if you dont have eq, you can still use some of the principles shown here for drawing your own design on paper. Highly customizable, realistic, and makes for a storied and much loved keepsake, the personal. A quilt design secret i eq giveaway quiltachusetts. My project is there on the back cover in teal and chartreuse. Chapter 1 basic quilt and block design tricks neat way to do leaves and borders chapter 2 instant blocks and borders here it adjust a house block and merged with other blocks to look like barns. This brand new book features 8 lessons from multiple eq8 users like amy friend, patti anderson, kerry goulder, barb vlack and more. Eq8 has a handful of standard blocks loaded in the project for you. Click the design tab and, if its not already selected, click block tools in the ribbon. All of the quilts in my books and patterns were designed in eq, including the. This book will teach you to design with the most popular tools and features in eq8 software. Learning eqstitch design and digitizing software for eq7 by yvonne menear the resource book with lessons and projects for learning how to design and digitize with eqstitch.
Design tricks from eq experts spiralbound january 1, 20 4. Eq4 block book, eq4 magic, eq4 simplified, eq5 block book, eq5 drawing book, eq5 color book, eq5 simplified, eq5 quilt design, eq6 simplified, eq6 block book, eq6 pieced drawing, eq6 applique drawing, eq with me. Eq with me applique drawing quilting books patterns and. I scanned my last reference manual for eq8 to take with me when i was away. Quilting designs series products the electric quilt. May 25, 2018 the electric quilt company has published a new book, released for sale today, called eq8 designing quilts. Books to help you learn from a beginner to advanced quilters. Learn eq8 quilt design secrets directly from eq experts. Although eq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work as well for eq7 mac with only a.
And trust me, the more you use the software, the easier it gets. Eq experts show how to design circular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts. Quilt design tricks from eq experts eq8 designing more quilts more tips and tricks from eq experts. Though the result looks complicated, the quilt comes together simply and easily with beckys simple, friendly instructions. I was thinking i would be able to design a quilt the same way i draw on the block section. Learning eqstitch book by electric quilt electric quilt ozquilts. Although eeq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work as well for eq7 mac with a few keystroke differences. My chapter explains how you can use the border tool to create negative space in modern quilt layouts. I have the privilege of joining many eq experts who share their quilt design tricks in this book. As many of you know i design quilts in photoshop, so you might be. This book shows eq users how to design unique blocks for any quilting need.
I can design anywhere now that my awesome sweetie bought me the best laptop backpack and create some really neat stuff. Learning eqstitch, eq8 lessons for beginners, eq8 block library, eq8 reference manual. Picking my colors and shapes is a very fluid process for me since ive. I use photoshop as my sketch book but i use eq8 when im ready to make my quilts.
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