We’ve had several questions regarding the upcoming BlockBase Sew Along, so I thought I’d post answers here on the blog for everyone to see.
How do I sign up for the Sew Along?
No official sign up is necessary. Just visit the blog on Monday, October 1 to find out which block we’ll be sewing first. On Friday, October 12, visit the blog again to post a picture of your finished block. New blocks will be posted every two weeks, on Mondays.
The only requirement is that you own the BlockBase software and have it installed on your computer so you can print the patterns for the blocks.
I have an older version of BlockBase, can I still participate in the sew along?
Yes! We republished BlockBase in August. It is not a new version. Those who already own BlockBase should not purchase it again. The product is the same. But you can still sew along with all the BlockBase newbies!
I’m having trouble installing BlockBase. What do I do?
Please contact our Tech Support team. You can email at techsupport@electricquilt.com or call 419-352-1134, 9am-5pm EST.
What are the fabric requirements?
I am not posting fabric requirements. Because you’ll be printing the patterns yourself using the BlockBase software, the size of the blocks is up to you.
Are the blocks copyrighted?
The patterns in BlockBase are intended for your personal use. If you intend any commercial use of these patterns, you must consult the sources of those patterns, as credited in the BlockBase references, for possible copyright restrictions.
What is a Blog Badge?
If you have a blog, you can use this badge to show readers you’re participating in the sew along (and to help spread the word so more people join in!). You can copy the code to the right of the image to place it on your blog.
The badge is optional. If you don’t have a blog, don’t worry about it!
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09-26-2012
7:12 pm
i have eq7 i am trying to understand it i am getting there very slowley do i need to buy this software or do i already have it with my eq7? many thanks Erika
09-26-2012
8:00 pm
I hope to get a “new” laptop shortly, after the computer gal goes over it. I have EQ5 loaded on my ancient (10 yrs old) laptop…well a stick that I use with my laptop. Can I follow along without BlockBase? I don’t want to put anything on this old beast. It’s barely functioning as is. After I get the “new” laptop I’ll get the new program.
09-29-2012
3:28 pm
Several of us left additional questions when this was posted earlier and they haven’t been addressed. Any chance of that?
10-12-2012
6:00 am
How many blocks will we sew along with you ? Is the goal to sew a quilt and to see how different they all will look?
10-12-2012
9:22 am
There will be 12 blocks in the sew along. You can use the blocks however you like, but I think that many participants will make a quilt in the end. The main goal is to have fun, and learn a little more about BlockBase in the process!
11-05-2012
5:10 pm
I just discovered this on Nov 5. Can I catch up? Are all the instructions still with the blocks or do I just do my best to find everything in my bb software? How do I do the picture post?
11-07-2012
9:24 am
Hi Elaine,
You can definitely catch up! All the block posts are on the blog:
https://doyoueq.com/blog/category/blockbase-sew-along/
On the block link up posts you post your picture like leaving a comment, just select an image in the appropriate field of the comment form.
Hope you join in with us!
Jenny @ EQ