One of our users, Claire Haillot, has been using EQ7 to make panel quilts. She even gives seminars on the subject! Claire points out that one key to designing panel quilts with EQ7 is using the photo library to keep big fabric to size.

Claire says…

“Trick to design with panels :

Use JPEG format of the panel and import the file as a photo.

Using the Set Photo tool, you will be able to set the photo onto layer 2 (I always keep the layer 1 for fabric only but if you just want to see the design, and not calculate yardage, you can set on layer 1)

FOR RUNNING BORDERS

This portion needs to be done through a photo software (I use Picasa3)

Rotate the picture so that you have it as it would be in your border (horizontal straight, horizontal upside down, vertical to the left, vertical to the right)

Import the photos into your EQ7 through photo library and add to your sketchbook. 

You will be able to set the photo onto layer 2 (I always keep the layer 1 for fabric only but if you just want to see the design, and not calculate yardage, you can set on layer 1)”

Here is some of Claire’s work. Knights, castles and dragons fussy cut to perfection!

She also created Bienvenue that you can download here.

Check out Claire’s other work (and class offerings) on her website courtepointeclaire.ca (available in English and French). She also has youtube videos (in French) for you to watch and you can friend her on Facebook.

Great job Claire, and thanks for sharing!