Behind the Mouse: The Electric Quilt Blog

Cindi Allen from seamstobeyouandme.com says… “I thought you’d like to see how I love using EQ. I make a LOT of t-shirt quilts, and like giving my customers a hint of what their quilt may look like when it’s finished, and to show them how different fabrics can affect the look of the quilt. I’m slowly – but surely – learning EQ, but I’ve become quite adept using it for my T-shirt quilts. And customers love having different looks to choose from. It certainly saves me time, and gives the customer confidence in what they’re getting! I did a blog post on it here. Thanks so much for making a GREAT product that I (and my customers!) can rely on!!!” She also has a great tutorial on making t-shirt quilts here. Great job, Cindi. Thanks for sharing!

Check out these adorable gnome blocks FREE from MyEQBoutique.com!

How much is that doggy in the window? Only $8.99 plus free pattern printing software!? Woof woof! We love these adorable pups. Get this 12 block applique collection from Denise Russart at MyEQBoutique.com.

Have you always wanted to know more about block drawing in EQ7? Here’s your chance! This summer we’ll have a block drawing series that will teach you the fundamentals for each of the different drawing styles available on the Block Worktable. But this series isn’t just about drawing—it’s a SEW along too! At the end of each month I want to see your block in fabric! The series will run from May – August. We’ll begin each month with a block drawing lesson, featuring one of the drawing styles. At the end of the month, there will be a link up on the blog where you can post a photo of your sewn block. At the end of the series you’ll have four blocks (great for a wallhanging or table runner), and lots of knowledge and experience drawing blocks in EQ7! Are you ready to master the EQ7 Block Worktable?

Thanks to Claire Haillot for sharing her completed Owl Block from our DoYouEQ.com downloads section. This block comes from Leonia at Busy Bee Quilt Pattern Shop. Claire is making this block into a  pillow for her sons room. Adorable. Thanks for sharing Claire! Get this owl pattern download designed by Busy Bee Pattern Shop on DoYouEQ.com.

We always love hearing from EQ users who have won with their EQ designed quilts. We are always impressed with what you are able to do with EQ7  and then amazed at how you bring a virtual quilt to life with stunning execution. It’s never a surprise to us that so many of you are recognized for your designs and talent. This time, we congratulate Serena Vrnak on her win in the Master Division Large Pieced category at the Dallas, Texas quilt show. Serena writes: “This may be the wrong place to acknowledge how pleased I am with EQ7 but, it helped me win 3rd place in the Master Division Large Pieced category in the Dallas, Tx. quilt show. I first acquired EQ7 a year ago to take me from graph paper. I was truly surprised with how many designs I could produce with just one block. I am a fan of EQ7.” ~ Serena Vrnak,

These beautiful quilting designs, inspirations from Civil War quilts, are available for download at MyEQBoutique.com. Shop MyEQBoutique.com before April 15, 2013 to receive 30% off your $30 (or more) order! (Only available on orders $30 or more at MyEQBoutique.com)