Learn eq8 quilt design secrets directly from eq experts. 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. I am honored to have a chapter in the new eq8 book, designing more quilts from the electric quilt company. Classes are offered as fullday 6 hours and halfday 3 hours. If you want to draw blocks in eq7 you need this book. Order online at or ask for it at your local quilt s. This means that a custom set layout takes more time to set up, but the flexibility in design is worth the extra effort. Contact me to arrange for eq lessons for your guild or small group. This months eq spotlight block is two little flowers 2. Each stepbystep lesson is like taking a class in your home. Eq8s custom set layout is like starting with a large design wall and placing blocks of different sizes next to one another to create beautiful quilts. Pieced drawing book from the electric quilt company exercises in pieced block design in eq7 by patti r.
I have been partnering with the electric quilt company to share quilt design lessons on their doyoueq,com blog for both eq mini and eq8 for a couple of years. Design a custom set quilt articles electric quilt support. The book, as well as everything on the eq site, is on sale for 25% off this weekend, in celebration of memorial day. Electric quilt software, books, printables for quilters. This book will teach eq8 users to design quilts like the professionals. Whether you are an expert eq user, or a novice, let us help each other work with this design tool. My project is there on the back cover in teal and chartreuse. You can also crop or edit scanned fabrics in this eq7 quilting software. Design your quilts in electric quilt 8, the industrys leader in quilt design software.
Eq8 reference manual paper copy of pdf included with download. Quilt pattern design using inkscape and eq7 carole lyles. Eq mini is designed for quilters who are just getting started using software for quilting. A custom set quilt layout gives you a blank canvas on which to set your blocks. These fully illustrated lessons were written by quiltmakers who have mastered features in eq7 you may never have imagined. Learning electric quilt including eq8 eq7 and eq stitch. A couple of my favorites are the eq 8 block library book you can peruse all of the free blocks that come with the software at your leisure, it is great inspiration too. Follow the stepbystep lessons to create eight extraordinary quilts. Chapter 4 is full of some fun, popular topics in eq. Turn your favorite digital photos into amazing quilt art images with the electric quilt company eq7 quilt design software. A quilt design secret i eq giveaway quiltachusetts.
I changed the borders from what i had created for the lesson and instead of applique i quilted the designs in the corners of the quilt. 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. Eq8 block library colour catalogue of all eq8s blocks. The first eq8 quilt design book eq8 designing quilts was so popular, eq decided to create a second one. My chapter explains how you can use the border tool to create negative space in modern quilt layouts. I use photoshop as my sketch book but i use eq8 when im ready to make my quilts. Learn eq8 quiltdesign secrets directly from eq experts. Want to learn more check out the electric quilt company book eq with me. Since my quilting relatives have all passed on now, this book will be a welcome reference guide and worth the. Quilt pattern design is an activity that i wanted to conquer, especially after getting my patterns published in a magazine in 2014. Eq experts show how to design circular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts. Eq with me quilt design quilting books patterns and notions.
I scanned my last reference manual for eq8 to take with me when i was away. Eq7 designing panel quilts horizontal layout last month, i showed you how to design a quilt for premade panels in a custom quilt layout. Each lesson teaches basic skills youall use and reuse in designing your own quilts. Eq8 designing more quilts quilting books patterns and. Eq academy is a 4day workshop, hosted by the electric quilt company, dedicated to learning the ins and outs of electric quilt 8 eq8 software. This group is for those learning electric quilt through the lessons included. Working with layers design a quilt tutorial club eq is now design and discover. Eq8 designing quilts book by the electric quilt company. Each lesson teaches basic skills youll use and reuse in designing your own quilts. Although eq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work. The original book sold out, so the electric quilt company republished it in a special newly designed. Eq with me pieced drawing eq7 software electric quilt. For more information on the eq8 designing more quilts book, you can visit electric quilt here.
Although eq with me companion books are written for eq7 pc, they work as well for eq7 mac with only a few keystroke differences. Many of you have made those designs with the tutorials i offer right here on my lori miller designs blog. Eq is too smart to let me design with hexagons with sides less than 0. Eq has a monthly block spotlight in which users are challenged to design a quilt using that block. On this page you will find every block from the patchsmiths sampler quilt blocks book. Fall2018 designing custom quilts in eq8 classes eq. Eq lesson books products the electric quilt company. I cant wait to get this book, i teach eq and would love some additional info for teaching.
Learning eqstitch, eq8 lessons for beginners, eq8 block library, eq8 reference manual. Cant wait to see chapters, 4 accuquilt, 6 tshirt quilts and 8 hexagons. If you liked our first design book for eq8 eq8 designing quilts youll love. I can add as much detail as i want when making the block and then apply it to your quilt. The electric quilt company eq reserves the right to cancel this event, or an individual class. In other words, your blocks do not pop into predetermined spaces like they do in the other quilt layouts. This fun and educational event will give you the tools you need to get the most out of your eq8, while building lasting friendships. As many of you know i design quilts in photoshop, so you might be. I have always been intrigued with the designs of ancient mosaic tiles, so i decided to use some of the motifs to design a quilt. I had been in the market for quilt design software for some time now, and had deliberated between several options.
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. Eq8 designing quilts quilt design tricks from eq experts eq8 designing more quilts more tips and tricks from eq experts. Star quiltsquilt blockscoloring books coloring pageselectric quiltpaper quiltnew york beautymariners compass. Users will be drawing blocks based on photos, designing a. After getting a design i was pleased with i then design the blocks in eq8 sometimes there is just one block like my why knot quilt and other times there are several blocks to design like this one. Just like the first book, this new book has 8 different authors who each wrote a chapter about a unique type of quilt design.
If you liked our first design book for eq8 eq8 designing quilts youll love this new design book, eq8 designing more quilts. It delivers powerful yet easytouse options that help you create, edit, share, and print patterns and. Pieced drawing, as i was still a little unsure of the best way to use the software to design blocks that i had in mind. This quilt design was one i created for the eq with me quilt design lesson book. Im delighted to have partnered with electric quilt to share a little more about how i use eq8 software to design my quilts. Inklingo hexagons in electric quilt all about inklingo blog. This book will teach you to design with the most popular tools and features in eq8 software. This book will teach eq8 users to design with the most popular tools and features in eq8 software. Eq8 drawing blocks exercises in eq8 block design by kari. Using a combination of the set block tool and the adjust tool is where the magic happens. Watch for it in early september at or ask for it at your local quilt shops. This month ive been perusing the new book from the folks at eq, called eq8 designing more quilts. This book is a follow up to the eq8 designing quilts book.
Eq experts show how to design circular quilts, hexagon blocks and quilts, landscapes, tshirt and photo quilts and more. The electric quilt company has published a new book, released for sale today, called eq8 designing quilts. Garden journal bookshelf quilt pattern by frond design studio book shelf quilt in edible garden pattern get inspired to create new and exciting things with our beautiful textiles the depth of color and modern flair make our fabric a must have for your store. Both books are stepbystep lessons and tutorials in how to design using the eq8 software. It features 10 videos and 25 easy lessons that take you through various quilt design techniques. This amazing photo is definitely an inspiring and incredible idea see more. While the book teaches you to design these specific quilts, the knowledge gained will help when designing your own masterpieces. Picking my colors and shapes is a very fluid process for me since ive. The eq8 designing quilts book is a compilation of several chapters written by eq8 experts. Perfect for eq8 users at any learning stagebeginning, intermediate, or advanced. New quilt designs with eq6 as always, i have a quilt design in my head, but several actually found their way onto paper this week. Eq8 designing more quilts products the electric quilt.