Discontinued Products

Requires EQStitch software. The Children of the World collection includes 20 different embroidery designs in all file formats. The designs are linear designs with a triple stitch edge. These are not continuous sew patterns so there will be jump stitches and tie offs on the back of the fabric. These designs are created to fit into a 75 x 150mm (3 inch x 6 inch) stitch field, but feel free to make them whatever size you want.

You must have the EQStitch plug-in to install this product. It will not work with EQ7 alone.

Inspired by Brenda Papadakis's book Dear Jane: The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt, this software will help you see how other quilters have made their own beautiful Dear Jane quilts and even design your own on your computer screen. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels, surf Dear Jane web sites and so much more. Design and learn with Dear Jane.

Author: Brenda Papadakis This is the book that started the world-wide Dear Jane craze. It's the perfect companion to the Dear Jane quilt design CD-Rom.

Author: Gloria Hansen Finalist in USA BOOK NEWS "Best Books 2009" Awards. Gloria Hansen is the quilt world’s acknowledged go-to person for computer questions. Her book answers every question you have about using the computer – perfect for ALL quilt makers, no matter your computer skill.

NOTE: Electric Quilt 8 is the newest version of this software. Electric Quilt 6 is a full quilt design software program complete with block and quilt design tools, full user library, and capabilities beyond your dreams. Print your patterns in any size!

Author: Angie Padilla Learn to draw appliqué from a pro! Angie Padilla, creator of the My Dream House add-on for EQ, teaches you from the beginning how to draw and edit appliqué patches to create spectacular blocks. Designed for EQ6, but works perfectly with EQ7!

For Windows only.

It's time to start designing your next quilt using this beginner-friendly quilt design software. EQ Mini includes the most basic features of the full-featured Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software, at a "test drive" price. With less tools and functionality, EQ Mini is super easy to use!

What are the differences between EQ Mini and EQ8? View comparison chart.

If you have EQ Mini, you can upgrade to EQ8.

Note: If you already own EQ8 software, you do not need this product.

Author: Patti Anderson EQ6 Pieced Drawing allows EQ users to design unique blocks for any quilting need. Authored by drawing expert Patti Anderson, this book will inspire you to draw blocks like you have never done before! Designed for EQ6, but works perfectly with EQ7!

Requires EQStitch software.

Author: Yvonne Menear Four-chapter companion for EQStitch software. EQ with Me: Learning EQStitch is the perfect guide for using EQStitch. Yvonne’s straight-forward style makes learning the tools of the Stitching worktable in EQStitch clear and accurate. Discover how to export files for your sewing machine in minutes!

This product is a PDF download.

An illustrated guide to the 4,300 quilt blocks in EQ6.

PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING! This EQ7 User Manual was originally sold with every EQ7 (Windows version on CD) when first released. Later, the User Manual was, and still is, included with your purchase of EQ7 for Windows or for Mac. It is a PDF instead of the physical book. Please be aware that as an owner of EQ7, you already own the content of this manual, either in PDF format or as a physical book. Please read below to see if you should purchase this manual.

Although this original EQ7 User Manual was written specifically for EQ7 Windows, it works well for EQ7 Mac with only a few keystroke differences.

Author: Angie Padilla Lesson book for Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) software. Learn to draw appliqué from a pro! Angie Padilla teaches you from the beginning how to draw and edit appliqué patches to create spectacular blocks. If you already have Angie Padilla’s EQ6 Applique Drawing, don’t buy this book. If you don’t have it already, grab it while you can. You’ll love how it will help you draw!

Although EQ with Me companion books are written for EQ7 PC, they work as well for EQ7 Mac with only a few keystroke differences.

Author: Patti Anderson Lesson book for Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) software. EQ with Me: Pieced Drawing is the book anyone who really wants to draw blocks in EQ7 needs. The original book sold out, so we’ve republished it in a special newly designed large-format, spiral-bound volume. If you already have Patti Anderson’s EQ6 Pieced Drawing, don’t buy this book. If you don’t have it already, grab it while you can. You’ll love how it will help you draw!

Although EQ with Me companion books are written for EQ7 PC, they work as well for EQ7 Mac with only a few keystroke differences.

An Illustrated Guide to the EQ8 Library Blocks

This is a fun, uncomplicated book for any EQ8 user. In your busy lifestyle, you probably don’t have the time to sit at the computer and take a long look at every block in the EQ8 Library. This book offers an escape from the computer to a world of inspiration. So between meetings, soccer games or whatever fills your life, flip through the pages of this visually appealing book and simply enjoy the view, or use it to plan the blocks you’ll use in your next quilt.

All 6,700+ blocks are organized by category and style, just as they appear in EQ8. Each is named, illustrated and indexed. Use this book to find the blocks you want to use for your next EQ8 project. It’s so easy to use the Block Library Search tools to quickly find the blocks in EQ8.

There are up to 42 color blocks per 8.5 x 11 inch page, 216 total pages. Plus it has the popular spiral binding so pages can rotate 360 degrees and lay flat. This book makes a wonderful gift.

Quilt Design Tricks from EQ8 Experts

This book will teach you to design with the most popular tools and features in EQ8 software! Learn EQ8 quilt-design secrets directly from EQ experts. Each step-by-step lesson is like taking a class in your home. Perfect for EQ8 users at any learning stage—beginning, intermediate, or advanced. Increase your knowledge of the tools and features, discover new tricks to help make your creativity a reality, and then use all of this information as inspiration to plan and design your own amazing quilts!

This 136-page fully illustrated book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie flat. Written for EQ8 Windows and Mac users.

Exercises in EQ8 Block Design by Kari Schell

If you want to draw your own blocks in EQ8, this is the book for you! Experienced EQ educator, Kari Schell, takes you step-by-step through each of the drawing styles available in EQ8. You'll learn skills for both pieced and applique drawing while filling your Sketchbook with beautiful blocks! From drawing a simple nine patch to creating a beautiful floral applique wreath, this book will take your drawing skills to the next level!

This 160-page fully illustrated book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie flat. Written for EQ8 Windows and Mac users.

User Index of Features and Functions for EQ8 Software

The EQ8 Reference Manual is the ultimate handbook for describing all the program features, functions and tools. It gives you the essentials for understanding the EQ8 software.

This book is available as a PDF from the Help menu in the EQ8 software. It can be opened for reading or downloading to your computer. It is also available for purchase as a printed book. This entirely revised manual has 256 pages fully illustrated and in color. The convenient spiral binding allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lay flat. For those who prefer a printed book over digital, you’ll find the EQ8 Reference Manual a useful addition to your EQ8 supplies.

Note: This book is available as a FREE PDF download for all owners of EQ8 software. The printed version is no longer available for purchase.

Requires EQ7 software. Now EQ can SEW! EQStitch is an EQ7 plug-in for designing and digitizing embroidery & machine appliqué. This auto-digitizer makes your EQ drawings come to life with embroidery, machine appliqué, quilting and redwork. Supports multiple embroidery machine formats. Includes over 500 built-in designs. Perfect for new embroidery machine owners or beginning embroiderers. Watch the videos to see if this software is for you.

Non-woven, rayon/polyester blend that feeds easily through any inkjet printer. The material is easy to see through and sew with. Perfect for crazy quilts, clothing projects, or anything you’ll be embroidering.

Available size: 8.5" x 11"
Sheets per pack: 25