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S2019 - Importing Fabrics into EQ8
$60.00
Class Overview
All quilters have a fabric stash in their sewing rooms. Some larger than others! The best way to make use of that fabric is to use it in your next quilt project. EQ8 makes designing quilts with your fabric easy…and fun!
This half-day class will show you how simple it is to add your own fabric stash to EQ8. Learn how to import fabric scans, straighten, scale, crop and add the fabrics to your Favorites library! Explore additional ways to add more fabrics to your library, such as: downloading from a fabric manufacturer’s website, saving a fabric image from the web, and downloading new libraries provided by The Electric Quilt Company.
You’ll love being able to design quilts using fabrics that you own, and/or fabrics you plan to purchase in the future. These skills will help you design a true-to-life masterpiece!
Note: This class was offered at the Spring and Fall 2018 EQ Academy workshops. This class will be taught by a different teacher, but will cover similar material.
Course Topics
Course Topics
- Use provided fabric scans to learn the process of importing, rotating, and cropping to the repeat.
- Learn about fabric scale to make sure your fabrics look the same in your virtual quilt, as they do in your sewn quilt.
- Set fabrics into quilts and learn how to rotate and fussy cut the fabrics within the patches and borders.
- Discuss the steps (and caveats) for taking photos of fabrics with your camera.
- Import fabrics into EQ8 from fabric manufacturer websites.
- Download and install fabric libraries from Electric Quilt and Do You EQ websites.
- Create My Favorite Libraries to save your fabrics for use in all EQ8 projects.
Who Should Take this Course
Who Should Take this Course
- Students who have taken an EQ8 beginner course, whether at EQ Academy or another venue.
- Students who are interested in importing their own fabrics for use in EQ8.
- Students who are capable of navigating to and from the My EQ8 folder and the Downloads folder on their computers. Moving files (copying/pasting) between these two directories is repeated often.
Course Includes
Course Includes
- Small class size for optimal learning experience; 16 maximum students per class.
- Handouts that include steps to repeat at home, plus resources for downloading fabrics from several different manufacturers’ websites.
- Classroom assistance from EQ staff.
EQ Academy Reviews
Not only did I learn a lot about the software, I had a lot of fun doing it. The teachers were knowledgeable and willing to take the time to help anyone with questions. All the EQ staff was friendly and made the Academy truly a great experience!
Julie J - Iowa, USA
EQ Academy Student
The beginning class gives you a firm grounding in the basics, and gave me the confidence to move forward with the specialty classes. The instructors and staff are extremely knowledgeable and make sure all your questions are answered (plus they provided lunch and a great gift bag!) I highly recommend taking at least the basics class if you’ve only played around with EQ. You’ll be amazed at what it can do!
Kathy W - Kentucky, USA
EQ Academy Student
It was a terrific experience. I have been using EQ8 for about 1 1/2 years and wondered if it would really be worth going that far for the classes…but after the first few hours I could have gone home happy. I learned so much to enhance what I already knew how to do. Thanks for making it a great experience.
Kelly W - Virginia, 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 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 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 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
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 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
March 27-29, 2025 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.
