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      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

    • Standalone Software
      • Standalone Software

        These programs don't require any other software.

      • Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8)

        Electric Quilt 8

        Design your own quilts and blocks and print them at any size you want! Use the 6,000+ manufacturer fabrics (or import your own), and 6,000+ copyright-free blocks (or draw your own) to create your own masterpiece! Print your fabric yardage estimates, foundation patterns, rotary-cutting charts, or templates! YOU are the designer!

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

      • Quiltmaker Quilting Stencils

        Quiltmaker Quilting Designs

        Libraries of quilting stencils from past volumes of Quiltmaker magazine. Each volume has hundreds of unique designs that you can size and print. This software requires a Windows computer with a CD drive. Use with or without EQ.

      • View All Standalone Software

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        These programs don't require any other software.

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        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

      • NEW! Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

        Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

        4,000+ pieced quilt blocks, illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions, plus a detailed lookup system to help you identify blocks. This third edition includes 161 new blocks and it's in full color!

      • EQ8 Block Library Book

        EQ8 Block Library Book

        Flip through the colorful pages of this book to see all 6,700+ blocks that are in EQ8! This book offers an escape from the computer to a world of inspiration.

      • EQ Lesson Books

        EQ Lesson Books

        Use our step-by-step lesson books to learn everything from beginner tutorials and advanced techniques!

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        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

    • EQ Add-on Blocks
      • EQ Add-on Blocks

        EQ8 comes with over 6,000 blocks, but you can add so many more!

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

      • Boutique Blocks

        Boutique Blocks

        EQ Boutique products install a variety of designer-created quilt blocks to use in your EQ software. Some products include complete quilt project files, too! Print templates, foundations and/or rotary cutting directions, then start sewing!

      • Judy Martin Blocks

        Judy Martin Blocks

        Shop quilt design software, books, add-ons, and printable fabric!

      • Quiltmaker 100 Blocks

        Quiltmaker 100 Blocks

        100 fun, inspiring quilt block designs from 100 designers with techniques ranging from from applique to yo-yos, foundations to hand embroidery and of course, some simple piecing too. Some of these include sewing instructions!

      • Kaleidoscope Blocks

        Kaleidoscope Blocks

        Like Kaleidoscope blocks? Download Kaleidoscope Collection for over 500 kaleidoscope-style foundation blocks that anyone can sew! Print the blocks from EQ in any size!

      • Classic Applique Blocks

        Classic Applique Blocks

        There are three products in the Classic Applique series. Each add-on product features a different time period and style and installs a library of applique blocks to your EQ Block Library.

      • View All Add-on Blocks

        EQ Add-on Blocks

        EQ8 comes with over 6,000 blocks, but you can add so many more!

    • EQ Add-on Quilts
      • EQ Add-on Quilts

        Download EQ quilt projects from Karen K Stone, Judy Martin, Kimberly Einmo, and more! These add-ons for EQ will install project files into your My EQ folder. Open the project in your EQ software to print the patterns as they were designed, or edit the quilt to make it your own. Some products include block or fabric libraries and PDF files as well.

      • Dear Jane

        Dear Jane

        This add-on for EQ8 software gives you all 225 blocks and the full quilt layout designed by Jane A. Stickle during the American Civil War. In EQ8 you can print templates, foundation patterns, and rotary cutting charts for the blocks at any size you need.

      • Judy Martin Quilts

        Judy Martin Quilts

        Download Star Power for 61 quilts from Judy Martin’s out-of-print book, Knockout Blocks and Sampler Quilts. 110 blocks included too! Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own.

      • Karen K. Stone Quilts

        Karen K. Stone Quilts

        Use EQ software to open 21 of Karen's most spectacular quilts. Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own. Fabrics are included too!

      • Kimberly Einmo Quilts

        Kimberly Einmo Quilts

        Use EQ software to open 39 of Kimberly's gorgeous quilts. Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own.

      • Boutique Quilts

        Boutique Quilts

        EQ Boutique quilt products install project files to your EQ software. You'll also get new blocks! Print templates, foundations and/or rotary cutting directions, then start sewing!

      • View All Add-on Quilts

        EQ Add-on Quilts

        Download EQ quilt projects from Karen K Stone, Judy Martin, Kimberly Einmo, and more! These add-ons for EQ will install project files into your My EQ folder. Open the project in your EQ software to print the patterns as they were designed, or edit the quilt to make it your own. Some products include block or fabric libraries and PDF files as well.

    • EQ Add-on Fabrics
      • EQ Add-on Fabrics

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! Get collections from top manufacturers like Riley Blake Designs, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, and more!

      • Batik Fabrics

        Batik Fabrics

        Add hundreds of batik fabrics to your EQ with EQ Stash Online downloads! You'll find collections from Hoffman, Northcott, Island Batik, Timeless Treasures, and more!

      • Holiday Fabrics

        Holiday Fabrics

        Add hundreds of holiday fabrics to your EQ with EQ Stash Online downloads! You'll find collections from Andover, FreeSpirit, Hoffman, Moda, and more!

      • View All Add-on Fabrics

        EQ Add-on Fabrics

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! Get collections from top manufacturers like Riley Blake Designs, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, and more!

    • EQ Printables
      • View All EQ Printables

        Use EQ Printables to take your designs from the screen to your final project! Quilter's Newsprint is perfect for paper piecing and the Inkjet Fabric Sheets make the best photo quilts!

      • Printable Inkjet Fabric

        Printable Inkjet Fabric

        Print sharp, photo-quality images onto these amazingly soft inkjet fabric sheets. Take photos with your camera or use a scanner for old hand-written letters, a child’s artwork, or any cherished item you’d like to use in your next project. Just print, soak, and sew!

      • Quilter’s Newsprint

        Newsprint

        Print quilting designs and paper piecing patterns on any printer or copy machine with no smearing. Sew directly over the newsprint and then tear away the paper to reveal clean and precise lines without creating a paper mess or pulling up threads!

      • View All EQ Printables

        View All EQ Printables

        Use EQ Printables to take your designs from the screen to your final project! Quilter's Newsprint is perfect for paper piecing and the Inkjet Fabric Sheets make the best photo quilts!

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    • EQ Classes

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    • EQ Academy Workshop
      • EQ Academy Workshop

        EQ Academy is a weekend workshop, hosted by The Electric Quilt Company, dedicated to learning the ins and outs of Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software.

      • View my EQ Academy Classes

        View My EQ Academy Classes

        Visit your Account page on Classes.ElectricQuilt.com to view your EQ Academy enrollment and other information about the event.

      • What is EQ Academy?

        What is EQ Academy?

        EQ Academy is a weekend workshop, hosted by The Electric Quilt Company, dedicated to learning the ins and outs of Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software.

      • Where is EQ Academy?

        Where is Academy?

        EQ Academy is hosted just a few miles away from The Electric Quilt Company in Perrysburg, Ohio.

      • EQ Academy FAQ

        EQ Academy FAQ

        Learn more about EQ Academy and find answers to common questions such as upcoming events, hotel and travel information, and more.

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        EQ Academy Cancellation

        Get details about the EQ Academy cancellation policy and refunds.

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      • Online EQ Classes

        Take a class from home! If teachers tell us about their online EQ classes, we list them on our website.

      • EQ8 for Beginners with Sandi Strenkowski

        EQ8 for Beginners with Sandi Strenkowski

        Learn everything you need to know about creating a quilt in EQ8 with engaging video lessons, worksheets, and hands-on exercises. Free sample lessons available.

      • EQ8 Training with Kari Schell

        EQ8 Training with Kari Schell

        Kari Schell loves to share her knowledge of quilting and specializes in training for Electric Quilt 8. Check our her group, "Tech Know Quilters".

      • Get Your Quilting Geek On! with Marilyn Strowmatt

        Get Your Quilting Geek On! with Marilyn Strowmatt

        Learn how to take EQ8 designs to Art & Stitch Base and Plus, Brother Scan-N-Cut, your embroidery machine, and Pro-Stitcher and onto a fabulous quilted creation!

      • EQ8 Serendipity in Russia with Gulnara Polyanskaya

        EQ8 Serendipity in Russia with Gulnara Polyanskaya

        Online EQ8 classes in Russia!

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    • EQ Project of the Month
      • EQ Project of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free project for EQ!

      • Pastel Pinwheels

        Pastel Pinwheels

        Fun project for EQ8, EQ7 or EQ Mini! The files will open right up into your program. Click the “View Sketchbook” button. There you’ll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in the project!

      • Spring Sensation

        Spring Sensation

        Fun project for EQ8, EQ7 or EQ Mini! The files will open right up into your program. Click the “View Sketchbook” button. There you’ll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in the project!

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        EQ Project of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free project for EQ!

    • EQ Fabric of the Month
      • EQ Fabric of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free fabric collection for EQ!

      • Chinoiserie Garden

        Chinoiserie Garden

      • Rose Whispers

        Rose Whispers

        New fabrics from Benartex!

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        EQ Fabric of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free fabric collection for EQ!

    • EQ Design Challenges
      • EQ Design Challenges

        Check the blog to see if there's a design challenge running! Don't miss your chance to win a prize!

      • EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Chinoiserie Garden

        EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Chinoiserie Garden

        March’s Fabric of the Month is Chinoiserie Garden by Sandy Lynam Clough for P&B Textiles! This collection includes so many beautiful patterns that will add a touch of elegance to any quilt! Bundles of these new fabrics will be given away based on P&B Textiles’ top picks! Submit your EQ design featuring Chinoiserie Garden below… all instructions and contest details are in this post. Good luck!…

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        EQ Design Challenges

        Check the blog to see if there's a design challenge running! Don't miss your chance to win a prize!

    • EQ8 Design & Discover
      • EQ8 Design & Discover

        Every month, we post a new, free EQ8 lesson!

      • Design & Discover – Creating a Design from an Image

        Design & Discover – Creating a Design from an Image

        What if you have an image of a quilt you’d like to design in EQ8? Here are some tips for recreating quilts in EQ8. There are two main parts….figuring out the blocks and figuring out the layout. First, look at the quilt and see if you notice any blocks that you know by name. If so, find them in the EQ8 Block Library by…

      • Design & Discover – Quilts with Triangles!

        Design & Discover – Quilts with Triangles!

        There are a few different ways to make quilts with triangles in EQ8. The simplest way is using a One Patch Quilt layout. Click Design a Quilt from Scratch. Click One Patch Click the LAYOUT tab Click the down arrow under Patch Style to select Lightning You can change the number of units and the finished size of the units. Here…

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        EQ8 Design & Discover

        Every month, we post a new, free EQ8 lesson!

    • EQ8 Lessons with Lori
      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Lori Miller!

      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Prairie Points dimensions in quilting

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Prairie Points dimensions in quilting

        Snowy days are on their way if you don’t already have a pile outside.  With visions of snowflakes and fun in the snow, I have just the thing to warm up your design skills.   This lesson explores using prairie points, not just for a quilt border, but to add dimension to this frosty Winter Star quilt.  We are going to…

      • EQ Lessons with Lori – Pineapple Color Play

        EQ Lessons with Lori – Pineapple Color Play

        Part of the magic and fun of Electric Quilt is trying out blocks and color combinations virtually.  You can get a good feel for the look of your quilt before you cut into those precious fabrics.  In this lesson, we are going to play with fabrics and color on a traditional Pineapple block.  This exercise is created to stretch your…

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        EQ8 Lessons with Lori

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Lori Miller!

    • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne
      • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear!

      • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne-Treat Yourself

        EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne-Treat Yourself

        2020 was a challenging year.  Start 2021 by treating yourself.  I turn to my sewing room for inspiration and it provides me with a calming retreat area in my own home.  It starts with my favorite inspiration tool–EQ8.  Browsing the huge built-in libraries for blocks and layouts gives me just the right space to start experimenting with new design ideas…

      • Lessons with Yvonne – Use Your Birthstone Color to Create a Quilt

        Lessons with Yvonne – Use Your Birthstone Color to Create a Quilt

        My birthday is in November.  The birthstone for that month is Topaz.  This is a yellow/orange color.  I don’t like that color at all.  But, as a challenge to myself, I will make a monochromatic block using that color.  I find it is good to challenge myself in all kinds of ways as this is when I grow the most…

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        EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear!

    • EQ8 Block Spotlight
      • EQ8 Block Spotlight

        Every month, we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library and challenge you to design something with it!

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Striped Heart

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Striped Heart

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight! Each month we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library with a few design ideas. Then we want you to show us what you can do with the block. Whether you’re a brand new EQ8 user or a seasoned pro, come join in the fun! And don’t forget to comment on other quilter’s…

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Western Spy

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Western Spy

        Welcome to the first EQ8 Block Spotlight post of 2021! Each month we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library with a few design ideas. Then we want you to show us what you can do with the block. If you’re a brand new EQ8 user, I hope you’ll join in the fun! This monthly series is great motivation…

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        EQ8 Block Spotlight

        Every month, we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library and challenge you to design something with it!

    • EQ8 Sew Alongs
      • EQ8 Sew Alongs

        Design in EQ and sew along with EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear. Access and follow these lessons any time!

      • BlockBase+ Sew Along Announcement!

        BlockBase+ Sew Along Announcement!

        BlockBase+ will be released in just a couple of weeks and we can’t wait to share this new software with all of you! To celebrate, we’re hosting a new BlockBase+ Sew Along here on the blog and we hope you can join us. Following along with this series will be a great way to get comfortable with your new software…

      • Design and Sew Along 3 – Lesson Six

        Design and Sew Along 3 – Lesson Six

        Welcome to  DESIGN AND SEW ALONG 3- LESSON SIX Lessons with Yvonne.  I hope you have enjoyed the first five lessons of this series.  In this final lesson, we will work with the quilt layout worktable to bring our lesson block designs together to create quilt design options. The name of this class is DESIGN AND SEW ALONG.  I do hope you are…

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        EQ8 Sew Alongs

        Design in EQ and sew along with EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear. Access and follow these lessons any time!

    • EQ Artists

      EQ Artists

      Check out the talented designers who use EQ!

    • EQ Quilt Gallery

      EQ Quilt Gallery

      You won't believe your eyes when you see the amazing projects our users created with EQ!

    • BlockBase Gallery

      BlockBase Gallery

      Show off what you create from BlockBase or the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns! Did you make the sampler quilt in the Free PDF?! Post pictures of your quilts or blocks here.

    • Dear Jane Gallery

      Dear Jane Gallery

      Love Dear Jane quilts? Check out what quilters have made using our Dear Jane software.

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      EQ Blog Badges

      Use these badges on Your website to show you use, teach, or sell EQ products!

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      AccuQuilt GO! Downloads

      Download free EQ8 Block Library files to design quilts based on AccuQuilt die shapes!

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        EQ8 Lessons

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        EQ8 Videos

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      • EQ8 Reference Manual (PDF)

        EQ8 Reference Manual (PDF)

        Download the free PDF of the EQ8 Reference Manual.

      • EQ8 Quick Start Guide (PDF)

        EQ8 Quick Start Guide (PDF)

        Download the free PDF of the EQ8 Quick Start Guide.

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      Shop quilt design software, books, add-ons, and printable fabric!

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      Shop All Products

      Shop quilt design software, books, add-ons, and printable fabric!

    • Coming Soon!
      • Coming Soon!

        View our upcoming products!

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

    • Standalone Software
      • Standalone Software

        These programs don't require any other software.

      • Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8)

        Electric Quilt 8

        Design your own quilts and blocks and print them at any size you want! Use the 6,000+ manufacturer fabrics (or import your own), and 6,000+ copyright-free blocks (or draw your own) to create your own masterpiece! Print your fabric yardage estimates, foundation patterns, rotary-cutting charts, or templates! YOU are the designer!

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

      • Quiltmaker Quilting Stencils

        Quiltmaker Quilting Designs

        Libraries of quilting stencils from past volumes of Quiltmaker magazine. Each volume has hundreds of unique designs that you can size and print. This software requires a Windows computer with a CD drive. Use with or without EQ.

      • View All Standalone Software

        Standalone Software

        These programs don't require any other software.

    • Books
      • Books

        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

      • NEW! Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

        Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

        4,000+ pieced quilt blocks, illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions, plus a detailed lookup system to help you identify blocks. This third edition includes 161 new blocks and it's in full color!

      • EQ8 Block Library Book

        EQ8 Block Library Book

        Flip through the colorful pages of this book to see all 6,700+ blocks that are in EQ8! This book offers an escape from the computer to a world of inspiration.

      • EQ Lesson Books

        EQ Lesson Books

        Use our step-by-step lesson books to learn everything from beginner tutorials and advanced techniques!

      • View All Books

        Books

        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

    • EQ Add-on Blocks
      • EQ Add-on Blocks

        EQ8 comes with over 6,000 blocks, but you can add so many more!

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        Coming Spring 2021! Print foundation patterns, templates, and rotary-cutting charts for 4,000+ pieced blocks - in any size! This product is based off of Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac.

      • Boutique Blocks

        Boutique Blocks

        EQ Boutique products install a variety of designer-created quilt blocks to use in your EQ software. Some products include complete quilt project files, too! Print templates, foundations and/or rotary cutting directions, then start sewing!

      • Judy Martin Blocks

        Judy Martin Blocks

        Shop quilt design software, books, add-ons, and printable fabric!

      • Quiltmaker 100 Blocks

        Quiltmaker 100 Blocks

        100 fun, inspiring quilt block designs from 100 designers with techniques ranging from from applique to yo-yos, foundations to hand embroidery and of course, some simple piecing too. Some of these include sewing instructions!

      • Kaleidoscope Blocks

        Kaleidoscope Blocks

        Like Kaleidoscope blocks? Download Kaleidoscope Collection for over 500 kaleidoscope-style foundation blocks that anyone can sew! Print the blocks from EQ in any size!

      • Classic Applique Blocks

        Classic Applique Blocks

        There are three products in the Classic Applique series. Each add-on product features a different time period and style and installs a library of applique blocks to your EQ Block Library.

      • View All Add-on Blocks

        EQ Add-on Blocks

        EQ8 comes with over 6,000 blocks, but you can add so many more!

    • EQ Add-on Quilts
      • EQ Add-on Quilts

        Download EQ quilt projects from Karen K Stone, Judy Martin, Kimberly Einmo, and more! These add-ons for EQ will install project files into your My EQ folder. Open the project in your EQ software to print the patterns as they were designed, or edit the quilt to make it your own. Some products include block or fabric libraries and PDF files as well.

      • Dear Jane

        Dear Jane

        This add-on for EQ8 software gives you all 225 blocks and the full quilt layout designed by Jane A. Stickle during the American Civil War. In EQ8 you can print templates, foundation patterns, and rotary cutting charts for the blocks at any size you need.

      • Judy Martin Quilts

        Judy Martin Quilts

        Download Star Power for 61 quilts from Judy Martin’s out-of-print book, Knockout Blocks and Sampler Quilts. 110 blocks included too! Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own.

      • Karen K. Stone Quilts

        Karen K. Stone Quilts

        Use EQ software to open 21 of Karen's most spectacular quilts. Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own. Fabrics are included too!

      • Kimberly Einmo Quilts

        Kimberly Einmo Quilts

        Use EQ software to open 39 of Kimberly's gorgeous quilts. Print the foundation patterns, templates, or rotary-cutting charts for the quilts as she designed them, or edit them to make your own.

      • Boutique Quilts

        Boutique Quilts

        EQ Boutique quilt products install project files to your EQ software. You'll also get new blocks! Print templates, foundations and/or rotary cutting directions, then start sewing!

      • View All Add-on Quilts

        EQ Add-on Quilts

        Download EQ quilt projects from Karen K Stone, Judy Martin, Kimberly Einmo, and more! These add-ons for EQ will install project files into your My EQ folder. Open the project in your EQ software to print the patterns as they were designed, or edit the quilt to make it your own. Some products include block or fabric libraries and PDF files as well.

    • EQ Add-on Fabrics
      • EQ Add-on Fabrics

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! Get collections from top manufacturers like Riley Blake Designs, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, and more!

      • Batik Fabrics

        Batik Fabrics

        Add hundreds of batik fabrics to your EQ with EQ Stash Online downloads! You'll find collections from Hoffman, Northcott, Island Batik, Timeless Treasures, and more!

      • Holiday Fabrics

        Holiday Fabrics

        Add hundreds of holiday fabrics to your EQ with EQ Stash Online downloads! You'll find collections from Andover, FreeSpirit, Hoffman, Moda, and more!

      • View All Add-on Fabrics

        EQ Add-on Fabrics

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! Get collections from top manufacturers like Riley Blake Designs, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, and more!

    • EQ Printables
      • View All EQ Printables

        Use EQ Printables to take your designs from the screen to your final project! Quilter's Newsprint is perfect for paper piecing and the Inkjet Fabric Sheets make the best photo quilts!

      • Printable Inkjet Fabric

        Printable Inkjet Fabric

        Print sharp, photo-quality images onto these amazingly soft inkjet fabric sheets. Take photos with your camera or use a scanner for old hand-written letters, a child’s artwork, or any cherished item you’d like to use in your next project. Just print, soak, and sew!

      • Quilter’s Newsprint

        Newsprint

        Print quilting designs and paper piecing patterns on any printer or copy machine with no smearing. Sew directly over the newsprint and then tear away the paper to reveal clean and precise lines without creating a paper mess or pulling up threads!

      • View All EQ Printables

        View All EQ Printables

        Use EQ Printables to take your designs from the screen to your final project! Quilter's Newsprint is perfect for paper piecing and the Inkjet Fabric Sheets make the best photo quilts!

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    • EQ Classes

      Find local and online classes for EQ!

    • EQ Academy Workshop
      • EQ Academy Workshop

        EQ Academy is a weekend workshop, hosted by The Electric Quilt Company, dedicated to learning the ins and outs of Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software.

      • View my EQ Academy Classes

        View My EQ Academy Classes

        Visit your Account page on Classes.ElectricQuilt.com to view your EQ Academy enrollment and other information about the event.

      • What is EQ Academy?

        What is EQ Academy?

        EQ Academy is a weekend workshop, hosted by The Electric Quilt Company, dedicated to learning the ins and outs of Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software.

      • Where is EQ Academy?

        Where is Academy?

        EQ Academy is hosted just a few miles away from The Electric Quilt Company in Perrysburg, Ohio.

      • EQ Academy FAQ

        EQ Academy FAQ

        Learn more about EQ Academy and find answers to common questions such as upcoming events, hotel and travel information, and more.

      • EQ Academy Cancellation

        EQ Academy Cancellation

        Get details about the EQ Academy cancellation policy and refunds.

    • Online EQ Classes
      • Online EQ Classes

        Take a class from home! If teachers tell us about their online EQ classes, we list them on our website.

      • EQ8 for Beginners with Sandi Strenkowski

        EQ8 for Beginners with Sandi Strenkowski

        Learn everything you need to know about creating a quilt in EQ8 with engaging video lessons, worksheets, and hands-on exercises. Free sample lessons available.

      • EQ8 Training with Kari Schell

        EQ8 Training with Kari Schell

        Kari Schell loves to share her knowledge of quilting and specializes in training for Electric Quilt 8. Check our her group, "Tech Know Quilters".

      • Get Your Quilting Geek On! with Marilyn Strowmatt

        Get Your Quilting Geek On! with Marilyn Strowmatt

        Learn how to take EQ8 designs to Art & Stitch Base and Plus, Brother Scan-N-Cut, your embroidery machine, and Pro-Stitcher and onto a fabulous quilted creation!

      • EQ8 Serendipity in Russia with Gulnara Polyanskaya

        EQ8 Serendipity in Russia with Gulnara Polyanskaya

        Online EQ8 classes in Russia!

      • View All Online Classes

        Online EQ Classes

        Take a class from home! If teachers tell us about their online EQ classes, we list them on our website.

    • Hire an EQ Teacher

      Hire an EQ Teacher

      Looking for an EQ8 teacher to teach at your quilt shop, guild meeting, or other event? Check out our list of teachers all over the world!

    • Teach EQ

      Teach EQ

      We are happy to provide you with information about setting up an EQ8 classroom and provide resources to make your teaching experience more enjoyable!

    • Classes.ElectricQuilt.com

      Classes.ElectricQuilt.com

      Find local and online classes for EQ!

  • Freebies & Lessons
    • EQ Freebies & Lessons

      Download lots of free fabrics and projects for EQ plus view lessons and giveaways too!

    • EQ Project of the Month
      • EQ Project of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free project for EQ!

      • Pastel Pinwheels

        Pastel Pinwheels

        Fun project for EQ8, EQ7 or EQ Mini! The files will open right up into your program. Click the “View Sketchbook” button. There you’ll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in the project!

      • Spring Sensation

        Spring Sensation

        Fun project for EQ8, EQ7 or EQ Mini! The files will open right up into your program. Click the “View Sketchbook” button. There you’ll find the quilts, blocks and fabrics included in the project!

      • View All

        EQ Project of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free project for EQ!

    • EQ Fabric of the Month
      • EQ Fabric of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free fabric collection for EQ!

      • Chinoiserie Garden

        Chinoiserie Garden

      • Rose Whispers

        Rose Whispers

        New fabrics from Benartex!

      • View All

        EQ Fabric of the Month

        Every month, you can download a new, free fabric collection for EQ!

    • EQ Design Challenges
      • EQ Design Challenges

        Check the blog to see if there's a design challenge running! Don't miss your chance to win a prize!

      • EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Chinoiserie Garden

        EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Chinoiserie Garden

        March’s Fabric of the Month is Chinoiserie Garden by Sandy Lynam Clough for P&B Textiles! This collection includes so many beautiful patterns that will add a touch of elegance to any quilt! Bundles of these new fabrics will be given away based on P&B Textiles’ top picks! Submit your EQ design featuring Chinoiserie Garden below… all instructions and contest details are in this post. Good luck!…

      • View All

        EQ Design Challenges

        Check the blog to see if there's a design challenge running! Don't miss your chance to win a prize!

    • EQ8 Design & Discover
      • EQ8 Design & Discover

        Every month, we post a new, free EQ8 lesson!

      • Design & Discover – Creating a Design from an Image

        Design & Discover – Creating a Design from an Image

        What if you have an image of a quilt you’d like to design in EQ8? Here are some tips for recreating quilts in EQ8. There are two main parts….figuring out the blocks and figuring out the layout. First, look at the quilt and see if you notice any blocks that you know by name. If so, find them in the EQ8 Block Library by…

      • Design & Discover – Quilts with Triangles!

        Design & Discover – Quilts with Triangles!

        There are a few different ways to make quilts with triangles in EQ8. The simplest way is using a One Patch Quilt layout. Click Design a Quilt from Scratch. Click One Patch Click the LAYOUT tab Click the down arrow under Patch Style to select Lightning You can change the number of units and the finished size of the units. Here…

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        EQ8 Design & Discover

        Every month, we post a new, free EQ8 lesson!

    • EQ8 Lessons with Lori
      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Lori Miller!

      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Prairie Points dimensions in quilting

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Prairie Points dimensions in quilting

        Snowy days are on their way if you don’t already have a pile outside.  With visions of snowflakes and fun in the snow, I have just the thing to warm up your design skills.   This lesson explores using prairie points, not just for a quilt border, but to add dimension to this frosty Winter Star quilt.  We are going to…

      • EQ Lessons with Lori – Pineapple Color Play

        EQ Lessons with Lori – Pineapple Color Play

        Part of the magic and fun of Electric Quilt is trying out blocks and color combinations virtually.  You can get a good feel for the look of your quilt before you cut into those precious fabrics.  In this lesson, we are going to play with fabrics and color on a traditional Pineapple block.  This exercise is created to stretch your…

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        EQ8 Lessons with Lori

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Lori Miller!

    • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne
      • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear!

      • EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne-Treat Yourself

        EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne-Treat Yourself

        2020 was a challenging year.  Start 2021 by treating yourself.  I turn to my sewing room for inspiration and it provides me with a calming retreat area in my own home.  It starts with my favorite inspiration tool–EQ8.  Browsing the huge built-in libraries for blocks and layouts gives me just the right space to start experimenting with new design ideas…

      • Lessons with Yvonne – Use Your Birthstone Color to Create a Quilt

        Lessons with Yvonne – Use Your Birthstone Color to Create a Quilt

        My birthday is in November.  The birthstone for that month is Topaz.  This is a yellow/orange color.  I don’t like that color at all.  But, as a challenge to myself, I will make a monochromatic block using that color.  I find it is good to challenge myself in all kinds of ways as this is when I grow the most…

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        EQ8 Lessons with Yvonne

        Learn something new from EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear!

    • EQ8 Block Spotlight
      • EQ8 Block Spotlight

        Every month, we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library and challenge you to design something with it!

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Striped Heart

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Striped Heart

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight! Each month we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library with a few design ideas. Then we want you to show us what you can do with the block. Whether you’re a brand new EQ8 user or a seasoned pro, come join in the fun! And don’t forget to comment on other quilter’s…

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Western Spy

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Western Spy

        Welcome to the first EQ8 Block Spotlight post of 2021! Each month we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library with a few design ideas. Then we want you to show us what you can do with the block. If you’re a brand new EQ8 user, I hope you’ll join in the fun! This monthly series is great motivation…

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        EQ8 Block Spotlight

        Every month, we highlight a block from the EQ8 Block Library and challenge you to design something with it!

    • EQ8 Sew Alongs
      • EQ8 Sew Alongs

        Design in EQ and sew along with EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear. Access and follow these lessons any time!

      • BlockBase+ Sew Along Announcement!

        BlockBase+ Sew Along Announcement!

        BlockBase+ will be released in just a couple of weeks and we can’t wait to share this new software with all of you! To celebrate, we’re hosting a new BlockBase+ Sew Along here on the blog and we hope you can join us. Following along with this series will be a great way to get comfortable with your new software…

      • Design and Sew Along 3 – Lesson Six

        Design and Sew Along 3 – Lesson Six

        Welcome to  DESIGN AND SEW ALONG 3- LESSON SIX Lessons with Yvonne.  I hope you have enjoyed the first five lessons of this series.  In this final lesson, we will work with the quilt layout worktable to bring our lesson block designs together to create quilt design options. The name of this class is DESIGN AND SEW ALONG.  I do hope you are…

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        EQ8 Sew Alongs

        Design in EQ and sew along with EQ Teacher, Yvonne Menear. Access and follow these lessons any time!

    • EQ Artists

      EQ Artists

      Check out the talented designers who use EQ!

    • EQ Quilt Gallery

      EQ Quilt Gallery

      You won't believe your eyes when you see the amazing projects our users created with EQ!

    • BlockBase Gallery

      BlockBase Gallery

      Show off what you create from BlockBase or the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns! Did you make the sampler quilt in the Free PDF?! Post pictures of your quilts or blocks here.

    • Dear Jane Gallery

      Dear Jane Gallery

      Love Dear Jane quilts? Check out what quilters have made using our Dear Jane software.

    • EQ Blog Badges

      EQ Blog Badges

      Use these badges on Your website to show you use, teach, or sell EQ products!

    • AccuQuilt GO! Downloads

      AccuQuilt GO! Downloads

      Download free EQ8 Block Library files to design quilts based on AccuQuilt die shapes!

    • EQ Blog

      EQ Blog

      View EQ lessons, news, and giveaways too!

    • DoYouEQ.com

      Freebies & Lessons

      Download lots of free fabrics and projects for EQ plus view lessons and giveaways too!

  • Support
    • Support.ElectricQuilt.com

      Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

    • EQ8 Support
      • EQ8 Support

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • EQ8 Help Articles

        EQ8 Help Articles

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • EQ8 Lessons

        EQ8 Lessons

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • EQ8 Videos

        EQ8 Videos

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • EQ8 Reference Manual (PDF)

        EQ8 Reference Manual (PDF)

        Download the free PDF of the EQ8 Reference Manual.

      • EQ8 Quick Start Guide (PDF)

        EQ8 Quick Start Guide (PDF)

        Download the free PDF of the EQ8 Quick Start Guide.

    • EQ Error Codes
      • EQ Error Codes

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Error 5013 – Out of Activations

        EQ Error Codes

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Error 9103

        EQ Error Codes

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Error 100, 101, 5008, or 5010

        EQ Error Codes

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • View all Error Codes

        EQ Error Codes

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

    • EQ FAQs
      • EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Do I need to install EQ7 before EQ8?

        EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • How do I download and install EQ8?

        EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Can EQ be installed on more than one computer?

        EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • Is EQ8 compatible with Mac OS Catalina?

        EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

      • View all FAQs

        EQ FAQs

        Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

    • EQ Product Updates

      EQ Product Updates

      Need to update your EQ? Use our instructions for the latest enhancements.

    • Contact EQ

      Contact EQ

      You can always email us at techsupport@electricquilt.com. During business hours, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

    • Support.ElectricQuilt.com

      Support.ElectricQuilt.com

      Get 24/7 help on the EQ Support Website. You can also email techsupport@electricquilt.com, use our Live Chat or call (419) 352-1134.

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