We’re partnering with Moda Fabrics to bring you a fun challenge featuring “Fresh Cut” by Basic Grey! This block design challenge is open to all EQ7 users.
How to Get Started
Visit the Free Fabrics of the Month page and download the new Fresh Cut by Basic Grey collection. You can find instructions on that page about how to link the Fabric Library to your EQ7.
Challenge Rules
- You must design your block using Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) design software.
- The block design must be colored with Fresh Cut fabrics (you may add TWO solid colors/fabrics to the design).
- The block design can be pieced, appliqué, or both!
- Block must be at least 6” x 6”. Block designs do not need to be square.
- The block design can be an original drawing, or a block from the Block Library that you’ve colored your own way using the Basic Grey fabrics.
- No sewing required. The “virtual” EQ7 block design is all that’s needed to enter.
- One entry per person
Submission Guidelines
On Friday, January 30th there will be a blog post where you can link up an image of your block design. The link up will close Monday, February 2 at 9am EST. Winner will be announced Wednesday, February 4th.
To create an image of your block design for the link up:
- With your block design on the Block Worktable, click FILE > Export Image.
- In the Export Image box, next to Save in, navigate to the folder where you’d like to save the image. Next to File Name, type a name for your file. For Save as type, choose JPEG files.
- In the Export Image File of Block box, input these settings:
Dimensions: type in the width and height you used to design the block
Resolution: 150 dots per inch
UNcheck Outline patches and Outline blocks
JPEG Quality: 100
- Click OK.
Judging
THREE winners will be chosen by Basic Grey judges, Rachel Brenchley and Allison Black!
Prizes
1st Prize:
Moda precuts of each of these Fresh Cut items:
1 Fat quarter bundle
1 Jelly Roll
1 Charm pack
An EQ with Me book of the winner’s choice
And an EQ Stash Online download of his/her choice
2nd Prize:
Moda precuts of each of these Fresh Cut items:
1 Fat eighth bundle
1 Jelly Roll
And an EQ with Me book of the winner’s choice
3rd Prize:
Moda precuts of each of these Fresh Cut items:
1 Layer Cake
1 Mini charm pack
And an EQ Stash Online download of his/her choice
01-11-2015
5:46 pm
do you have a blog button that we can use to advertise the challenge?
01-29-2015
4:15 pm
I bought this programme about 4 maybe longer years ago my husband bought it, I need to download it to my new computer but the codes i have wont allow me can you help me please
regards
Anna Sterling
01-30-2015
9:56 am
Hi Anna,
Please email techsupport@electricquilt.com with a detailed explanation of your problem. They will be happy to help you! You may also call them at (419) 352-1134.
01-30-2015
9:09 am
I don’t see the link to enter.
01-30-2015
9:22 am
Yes, I am waiting for that link to get posted today as well. My block is ready!
01-30-2015
9:51 am
Sorry! We were a little delayed in getting the post up on the blog. It’s up now and you can enter your block here:
https://doyoueq.com/blog/2015/01/eq7-block-challenge-featuring-moda-fabrics-link-up/
Best wishes,
Jenny @ EQ
01-31-2015
2:12 pm
I’m unable to see my submitted block, (a png file) I just followed the directions… seems to have failed. Do I have to ‘have a log-in’ or something? Is there a certain browser that doesn’t work? After I submit the file, does the ”submit” button return any word telling me it was successful? Any technical help is appreciated, thank you.
Karen Copstead
01-31-2015
2:23 pm
A-OK now, I repeated it and it took several minutes to load, so, now everything is fine, thank you!