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      • Stash 2023-01

        EQ Stash Online 2023-01

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! In this new collection, you'll get 1,200+ new fabrics from manufacturers like FreeSpirit, Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Moda, and more!

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        EQ Stash Online 2022-03

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! In this new collection, you'll get 1,200+ new batiks from manufacturers like Banyan, Island Batik, Riley Blake, Hoffman, and more!

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        EQ Sticker

        Show your EQ pride with this limited-edition sticker!

    • Software for Quilters
      • Software for Quilters

        Turn the quilt in your head into the quilt on your bed! With EQ products, YOU can be the designer!

      • 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+

        4,264 quilt blocks! Print rotary-cutting charts, templates, and foundation patterns in any size for the blocks from Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac. Use BlockBase+ on its own or link to EQ8!

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        Software for Quilters

        Turn the quilt in your head into the quilt on your bed! With EQ products, YOU can be the designer!

    • Books
      • Books

        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

      • Dear Jane Book

        Dear Jane Book

        Use this book as a guide to starting your Jane Journey using Brenda’s “bag of tricks” and get inspired by browsing all 5,602 historic pieces of the iconic quilt.

      • 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 Lesson Books

        EQ Lesson Books

        Use our step-by-step lesson books to learn everything from beginner tutorials to 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+

        4,264 quilt blocks! Print rotary-cutting charts, templates, and foundation patterns in any size for the blocks from Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac. Use BlockBase+ on its own or link to EQ8!

      • 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 At Home Classes

        EQ At Home is a series of online video classes that will help you master your EQ software. You'll be designing your own quilts fast and feeling confident. Plus, you’ll have easy access to help!

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        View EQ At Home Classes

        We have a series of 3 classes for EQ8 users. A Beginner class to get you familiar with the basics, then two more to fully master the software!

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        EQ At Home FAQ

        Learn more about EQ At Home online classes and find answers to common questions.

    • EQ Academy Classes
      • EQ Academy Classes

        EQ Academy is an in-person workshop, hosted by the Electric Quilt Company in Ohio, dedicated to learning EQ8 software. You'll gain the tools you need to get the most out of your software and have fun!

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        EQ Academy Classes

        We've got classes for every skill level at EQ Academy! Learn everything about EQ8: drawing blocks, designing quilts, importing fabrics, and more!

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        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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      EQ8 Classes in Houston

      Look for EQ classes at Quilt Festival in Houston!

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      • Other EQ Classes

        Take an EQ class from an independent teacher! 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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        Other EQ Classes

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

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      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!

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      Online and in-person EQ classes now available by The Electric Quilt Company and independent teachers. Start learning today!

  • Freebies & Lessons
    • EQ Freebies & Lessons

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

    • 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 – Bonfire Batiks

        EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Bonfire Batiks

        Spring may be still on it’s way, but March’s Fabric of the Month is here! This month we are excited to share Bonfire Batiks by Moda as our featured collection! Showcasing rich jewel tones in an assortment of your favorite batiks, these fabrics are sure to make stunning designs! A bundle of these fabrics will be given away to three lucky winners! Submit your EQ design…

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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!

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

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

      • Lucky Leaves

        Lucky Leaves

        Fun project for EQ8 or EQ7! 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! Please note: If you open this project from your download folder and save it will continue to save the project to your downloads folder. We recommend saving the file to your My EQ8 folder. To do this click File > Save As and navigate to your My EQ8 folder.

      • Scrappy Sweetheart

        Scrappy Sweetheart

        Fun project for EQ8 or EQ7! 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! Please note: If you open this project from your download folder and save it will continue to save the project to your downloads folder. We recommend saving the file to your My EQ8 folder. To do this click File > Save As and navigate to your My EQ8 folder.

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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!

      • Bonfire Batiks

        Bonfire Batiks

        Download Bonfire Batiks by Moda! These vibrant batiks are the perfect addition to your next quilt!

      • Watercolor Geometry

        Watercolor Geometry

        Download Watercolor Geometry by Marta Cortese for Benartex! Enjoy this fun blend of flowing colors and classic shapes!

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        EQ Fabric of the Month

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

    • EQ8 Design & Discover
      • EQ8 Design & Discover

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

      • Design & Discover – Using Blocks in the Sashing 

        Design & Discover – Using Blocks in the Sashing 

        Let’s see how this month’s free project Lucky Leaves was designed. You can download the project here. Be sure to check out the other free projects available. There are over 320 to choose from! The project includes 51 new fabrics! And this cute block!   Here is how to design this quilt: Click the NEW QUILT > Horizontal Click the…

      • Design & Discover – Easy Quilt Changes

        Design & Discover – Easy Quilt Changes

        Let’s discover some easy and quick ways to change existing projects. For example, I’m going to use this month’s free project of the month, Scrappy Sweetheart. You can download the project here. It also includes 50 fabrics! This is just one of over 320 free project downloads for EQ8. Check them all out! Download the project and double-click on the…

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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: Barnyard Day Horizontal Strip Quilt

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori: Barnyard Day Horizontal Strip Quilt

        Hello EQ8 Friends!  In this post I am sharing a great idea to use a variety of themed blocks and organize them using a Horizontal Strip Quilt.  Horizontal strip layouts are made up of long horizontal pieced or unpieced “strips.”   Strip Quilts can be very versatile adapting to different sized blocks easily.  I often use this layout for a…

      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Hexagon Quilt Layouts Part 3

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Hexagon Quilt Layouts Part 3

        Welcome back to the Hexagon quilt design adventure!  In this final lesson we are going to explore using the Custom Quilt layout to design a Hexagon quilt.  This blank canvas will allow us to essentially build a Hexagon quilt that can be assembled with English paper piecing or EPP.  This can open up a myriad of possibilities and let you…

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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!

      • Lessons with Yvonne–March 19, 2023 Easter Design

        Lessons with Yvonne–March 19, 2023 Easter Design

        I love having a quick and easy Easter design handy for the grandkids.  I don’t always have time to make a quilt, but my EQ8 program will produce an easy outline to help the kids be creative with paints or crayons to color a design I create. Open your EQ8 program and name a new project ‘Easter’ on the opening…

      • Lessons With Yvonne-January 2023-Inspired Thread Painting with EQ

        Lessons With Yvonne-January 2023-Inspired Thread Painting with EQ

        Thread is the glue for our stitching.  Without thread, there would be no sewing of any kind.  Art quilters use different mediums to create their amazing masterpieces.  Thread plays a big role in the decorative/embellished look of artsy quilts.  If you can’t draw, like me, I can use EQ8 to help me create my designs first and then use my…

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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: Uneven Cross X

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Uneven Cross X

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight series! 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. We hope these posts will inspire you to try something new and expand your EQ skills! This month’s block: Uneven Cross X Where…

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Mosaic, No. 6(6)

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Mosaic, No. 6(6)

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight series! 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. We hope these posts will inspire you to try something new and expand your EQ skills! This month’s block: Mosaic, No. 6(6) Where to…

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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!

    • EQ Pearls of Wisdom

      EQ Pearls of Wisdom

      We’re celebrating 30 years! Since the pearl is the traditional symbol for 30 years, we’re sharing EQ Pearls of Wisdom from our friends! There's a new post each week, plus, each post includes a free project download or giveaway!

    • Sew Alongs

      Sew Alongs

      Bridge the gap between software and sewing! Get more comfortable on the computer, then use printouts to create a project!

    • 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!

    • 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!

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

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        EQ8 Help Articles

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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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      • EQ Error Codes

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        EQ Error Codes

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        EQ Error Codes

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        EQ Error Codes

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        EQ Error Codes

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    • New Products!
      • New Products

        View our latest books, EQ add-ons, and other software for quilters!

      • Stash 2023-01

        EQ Stash Online 2023-01

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! In this new collection, you'll get 1,200+ new fabrics from manufacturers like FreeSpirit, Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Moda, and more!

      • Stash 2022-03

        EQ Stash Online 2022-03

        Shop EQ Stash Online downloads to add new fabrics to your EQ! In this new collection, you'll get 1,200+ new batiks from manufacturers like Banyan, Island Batik, Riley Blake, Hoffman, and more!

      • EQ Sticker

        EQ Sticker

        Show your EQ pride with this limited-edition sticker!

    • Software for Quilters
      • Software for Quilters

        Turn the quilt in your head into the quilt on your bed! With EQ products, YOU can be the designer!

      • 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+

        4,264 quilt blocks! Print rotary-cutting charts, templates, and foundation patterns in any size for the blocks from Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac. Use BlockBase+ on its own or link to EQ8!

      • View All Software for Quilters

        Software for Quilters

        Turn the quilt in your head into the quilt on your bed! With EQ products, YOU can be the designer!

    • Books
      • Books

        Shop lesson books for EQ8 and other quilting books.

      • Dear Jane Book

        Dear Jane Book

        Use this book as a guide to starting your Jane Journey using Brenda’s “bag of tricks” and get inspired by browsing all 5,602 historic pieces of the iconic quilt.

      • 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 Lesson Books

        EQ Lesson Books

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

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        Books

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

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

      • BlockBase+

        BlockBase+

        4,264 quilt blocks! Print rotary-cutting charts, templates, and foundation patterns in any size for the blocks from Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book. Available for Windows and Mac. Use BlockBase+ on its own or link to EQ8!

      • 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 At Home Classes
      • EQ At Home Classes

        EQ At Home is a series of online video classes that will help you master your EQ software. You'll be designing your own quilts fast and feeling confident. Plus, you’ll have easy access to help!

      • View EQ At Home Classes

        View EQ At Home Classes

        We have a series of 3 classes for EQ8 users. A Beginner class to get you familiar with the basics, then two more to fully master the software!

      • EQ At Home FAQ

        EQ At Home FAQ

        Learn more about EQ At Home online classes and find answers to common questions.

    • EQ Academy Classes
      • EQ Academy Classes

        EQ Academy is an in-person workshop, hosted by the Electric Quilt Company in Ohio, dedicated to learning EQ8 software. You'll gain the tools you need to get the most out of your software and have fun!

      • View EQ Academy Classes

        EQ Academy Classes

        We've got classes for every skill level at EQ Academy! Learn everything about EQ8: drawing blocks, designing quilts, importing fabrics, and more!

      • 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 Classes at Houston Quilt Festival

      EQ8 Classes in Houston

      Look for EQ classes at Quilt Festival in Houston!

    • Other EQ Classes
      • Other EQ Classes

        Take an EQ class from an independent teacher! 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 Other EQ Classes

        Other EQ Classes

        Take an EQ class from an independent teacher! 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

      Online and in-person EQ classes now available by The Electric Quilt Company and independent teachers. Start learning today!

  • Freebies & Lessons
    • EQ Freebies & Lessons

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

    • 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 – Bonfire Batiks

        EQ Design Challenge & Giveaway – Bonfire Batiks

        Spring may be still on it’s way, but March’s Fabric of the Month is here! This month we are excited to share Bonfire Batiks by Moda as our featured collection! Showcasing rich jewel tones in an assortment of your favorite batiks, these fabrics are sure to make stunning designs! A bundle of these fabrics will be given away to three lucky winners! Submit your EQ design…

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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!

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

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

      • Lucky Leaves

        Lucky Leaves

        Fun project for EQ8 or EQ7! 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! Please note: If you open this project from your download folder and save it will continue to save the project to your downloads folder. We recommend saving the file to your My EQ8 folder. To do this click File > Save As and navigate to your My EQ8 folder.

      • Scrappy Sweetheart

        Scrappy Sweetheart

        Fun project for EQ8 or EQ7! 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! Please note: If you open this project from your download folder and save it will continue to save the project to your downloads folder. We recommend saving the file to your My EQ8 folder. To do this click File > Save As and navigate to your My EQ8 folder.

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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!

      • Bonfire Batiks

        Bonfire Batiks

        Download Bonfire Batiks by Moda! These vibrant batiks are the perfect addition to your next quilt!

      • Watercolor Geometry

        Watercolor Geometry

        Download Watercolor Geometry by Marta Cortese for Benartex! Enjoy this fun blend of flowing colors and classic shapes!

      • View All

        EQ Fabric of the Month

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

    • EQ8 Design & Discover
      • EQ8 Design & Discover

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

      • Design & Discover – Using Blocks in the Sashing 

        Design & Discover – Using Blocks in the Sashing 

        Let’s see how this month’s free project Lucky Leaves was designed. You can download the project here. Be sure to check out the other free projects available. There are over 320 to choose from! The project includes 51 new fabrics! And this cute block!   Here is how to design this quilt: Click the NEW QUILT > Horizontal Click the…

      • Design & Discover – Easy Quilt Changes

        Design & Discover – Easy Quilt Changes

        Let’s discover some easy and quick ways to change existing projects. For example, I’m going to use this month’s free project of the month, Scrappy Sweetheart. You can download the project here. It also includes 50 fabrics! This is just one of over 320 free project downloads for EQ8. Check them all out! Download the project and double-click on the…

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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: Barnyard Day Horizontal Strip Quilt

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori: Barnyard Day Horizontal Strip Quilt

        Hello EQ8 Friends!  In this post I am sharing a great idea to use a variety of themed blocks and organize them using a Horizontal Strip Quilt.  Horizontal strip layouts are made up of long horizontal pieced or unpieced “strips.”   Strip Quilts can be very versatile adapting to different sized blocks easily.  I often use this layout for a…

      • EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Hexagon Quilt Layouts Part 3

        EQ8 Lessons with Lori – Hexagon Quilt Layouts Part 3

        Welcome back to the Hexagon quilt design adventure!  In this final lesson we are going to explore using the Custom Quilt layout to design a Hexagon quilt.  This blank canvas will allow us to essentially build a Hexagon quilt that can be assembled with English paper piecing or EPP.  This can open up a myriad of possibilities and let you…

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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!

      • Lessons with Yvonne–March 19, 2023 Easter Design

        Lessons with Yvonne–March 19, 2023 Easter Design

        I love having a quick and easy Easter design handy for the grandkids.  I don’t always have time to make a quilt, but my EQ8 program will produce an easy outline to help the kids be creative with paints or crayons to color a design I create. Open your EQ8 program and name a new project ‘Easter’ on the opening…

      • Lessons With Yvonne-January 2023-Inspired Thread Painting with EQ

        Lessons With Yvonne-January 2023-Inspired Thread Painting with EQ

        Thread is the glue for our stitching.  Without thread, there would be no sewing of any kind.  Art quilters use different mediums to create their amazing masterpieces.  Thread plays a big role in the decorative/embellished look of artsy quilts.  If you can’t draw, like me, I can use EQ8 to help me create my designs first and then use my…

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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: Uneven Cross X

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Uneven Cross X

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight series! 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. We hope these posts will inspire you to try something new and expand your EQ skills! This month’s block: Uneven Cross X Where…

      • EQ8 Block Spotlight: Mosaic, No. 6(6)

        EQ8 Block Spotlight: Mosaic, No. 6(6)

        Welcome to the EQ8 Block Spotlight series! 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. We hope these posts will inspire you to try something new and expand your EQ skills! This month’s block: Mosaic, No. 6(6) Where to…

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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!

    • EQ Pearls of Wisdom

      EQ Pearls of Wisdom

      We’re celebrating 30 years! Since the pearl is the traditional symbol for 30 years, we’re sharing EQ Pearls of Wisdom from our friends! There's a new post each week, plus, each post includes a free project download or giveaway!

    • Sew Alongs

      Sew Alongs

      Bridge the gap between software and sewing! Get more comfortable on the computer, then use printouts to create a project!

    • 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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