Details

Who might want this book?

EQ8 owners already own the content of this manual as a free PDF. You may want to purchase this manual if you prefer a printed book over a PDF.

About the Reference Manual

The EQ8 Reference Manual is a look-up guide for EQ8 software. It does not include lessons for learning the software. For help in learning the software, please visit the EQ Support Site, or other EQ8 companion books.

Pages 256
Size 8½” x 11″
Softcover, spiral binding, full-color content

Translations

EQ8 Reference Manual Translations

French Translation Available (Traduction française disponible)

Lise Langevin and Carmen Lefebvre have teamed up to produce printed versions of the EQ8 Manuel de référence and the EQ8 Leçons pour débutantes in French.

Lise and Carmen are quick to point out that they are not translation experts, but they are passionate quilters and therefore very detailed oriented. They have put their hearts into their translations. Lise and Carmen teach EQ8 classes in Canada.

For more information on purchasing the EQ8 Manuel de référence, or the EQ8 Leçons pour débutantes, please email: eqenfrancais@gmail.com

German Translation Available

Jutta Hufnagel, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has translated the EQ8 Reference Manual. She runs a "Patchwork Puzzle" activity with a strong EQ8 component. It involves a block riddle with an EQ8-based short tutorial and a free EQ8 project in the end. For more information on the EQ8 Reference Manual in German and other EQ8-related activities in Germany, contact Jutta at:

Quilt around the World GmbH
http://www.quilt-around-the-world.com
Firmensitz: Gross-Nabas-Str. 3, 81827 München
Registergericht: Amtsgericht München, HRB 18 38 94
Geschäftsführer: Jutta Hufnagel, Johann Gutauer

Which Book to Buy

Which book should I buy?

The EQ8 Lessons for Beginners is the best book for going step-by-step through lessons to learn the ins and outs of the program. The first chapter covers all 3 worktables, and Chapters 2 and 3 get more into different features of the quilt designing and block drawing. Chapter 4 is full of some fun, popular topics in EQ. The book is 128 pages, so it's easy to go through, and a great way to get started.

The EQ8 Block Library book is simply a catalog of the block designs included in the EQ8 library. This is not a lesson book for learning the software. Browse the 6,000+ colorful blocks and mark your favorites for your next project!

The EQ8 Designing More Quilts book is full of lessons that cover all sorts of design techniques! You will be drawing blocks based on photos, designing a panel quilt, creating optical illusions, and so much more! It is recommended that you work through the EQ8 Lessons for Beginners book before moving onto this book.

The EQ8 Drawing Blocks book is for those interested in drawing blocks. You'll learn how to draw both pieced and applique blocks in this step-by-step lesson book by popular EQ educator, Kari Schell. Working through this book will give you the skills you need to draw your own unique block designs.

Reviews