Click the Image Below to View Larger
Fall2018 - Drawing Applique Blocks in EQ8
Cancelled Class:
Due to low enrollment, this class has been cancelled. If you’re looking for a block drawing class, please consider the Drawing Blocks in EQ8 class.
Class Overview
Attention applique lovers—this class is for you!
Applique is a perfect way to customize any quilt project. Plus, it’s a great way to use fabric scraps and what quilter doesn’t have fabric scraps? You’ll love this class because it makes creating cute applique designs so easy to do. If you can drag your mouse, then you can create an applique patch in EQ8!
This half-day class will teach you how to clone, rotate, and manipulate pre-defined shapes to create petals, teardrops, leaves, circles, stems, hearts, diamonds, stars… the list goes on and on. Learn to use the Wreathmaker, StarMaker, PosieMaker, StencilMaker, and more.
You’ll also expand your drawing skills as you learn to draw with the Bezier and Freehand tools to create applique from scratch or by tracing a photograph. Learn to manipulate curves by adding and deleting nodes and reshaping the line segments between two nodes. You’ll examine how nodes are controlled, plus much more as you create realistic applique designs.
Note: This class is a more in-depth look into the techniques of designing applique blocks than what you would learn in the Saturday morning “Drawing Blocks in EQ8” class. This class will focus strictly on applique block drawing, while the Saturday “Drawing Blocks in EQ8” class will cover all the block drawing styles.
Course Topics
- Move, resize, rotate, flip, clone, and stack patches using the Shapes tool.
- Create dozens of applique blocks with the 20 pre-defined shapes in EQ8.
- Learn the difference between blocks and motifs in EQ8 and how to use them.
- Combine existing patches from Library blocks to create new blocks.
- Use the Bezier tool and Freehand tool to create smooth curves.
- Edit node properties allowing for more natural and intricate shapes.
- Import images for tracing.
- Learn tips and tricks for tracing images.
Who Should Take this Course
- Confident beginner- to intermediate-level students with basic EQ8 knowledge.
- Students who are interested in creating their own applique block designs and using them in quilts.
Course Includes
- Small class size for optimal learning experience. 16 maximum students per class.
- Handouts for all the designs created in class.
- Classroom assistance from EQ staff.
EQ Academy Reviews
This was a fantastic, energetic, & fun experience learning the EQ8 software. I couldn’t have asked for better instructors. They really wanted you to learn & were so helpful. I would highly recommend signing up for these classes. Thanks to EQ for having these in-person classes.
Catherine H - Kentucky, USA
EQ Academy Student
I was pleasantly surprised – after the first day of the 2 day beginner’s class, I could have left happy with what I learned. Highly recommend.
Sandra L - Pennsylvania, USA
EQ Academy Student
Thoroughly enjoyed my EQ classes. Instructors and those helping were outstanding. Well-structured lessons and handouts were excellent.
Jeanne G - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student
This was an incredible experience and I learned so much! Staff was exceptional and were very patient with all of our questions. I’m looking forward to using EQ8 , thank you to all who helped provide this Academy!
Diane S - Nebraska, USA
EQ Academy Student
I am so glad I went. I learned so much. Thank you again for a great learning experience.
Janice B - Michigan, USA
EQ Academy Student
This was my first time at the EQ Academy. And it was worth the wait! I learned so much, and came back home and started using what I learned right away. Created my first table runner in EQ8 and actually finished it. Can’t wait to start another project AND attend another class. Thank you for everything.
Cindy W - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student
This is my first EQ Academy. I learned so much. The whole experience far exceeded any expectations I had. I will certainly be back for many more.
Celia T - Oklahoma, USA
EQ Academy Student
May 2-4, 2024 Perrysburg, OH
About EQ Academy
EQ Academy is a workshop for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.
How to fill your days: It is not required that you attend all days of the event. You may enroll in as many classes as you like. If you do plan to attend all days, we recommend filling your days with as many classes as you can. Click here to see a complete schedule (PDF) of all the classes being offered.
These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.