Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing our top 10 favorite features in EQ8. Subscribe to this blog and follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram with #EQ8Top10) to see all 10! See the complete list of features on our website.
#8 – Hide Patch Outlines in Quilt
In EQ8, we’ve added a button on the main toolbar so you can quickly view your quilt with the patch lines turned off! This makes your quilt come to life with a click of the mouse!
To be completely transparent, this isn’t a new feature at all. You could do this in previous versions too! However, many of you may not have known because it was hidden in a menu. Now that the tool has been added, it’s become one of the hottest updates to EQ8! Our beta testers were thrilled when they found this.
See the complete list of features on the Electric Quilt website.
10-16-2017
5:54 pm
I have used this feature many, many times and I’m so glad it’s there. Now I feel really smart that I knew a “secret”.
10-17-2017
11:42 am
I knew a secret and didn’t even know it was secret!! Very useful – easy to find (if I managed to) and used often. It will be nice if it is more ‘visible’…
10-17-2017
11:55 am
I love, love, love this new feature. The quilts a very realistic EQ8. I am really looking forward to learning every tiny bit there is to learn.
10-17-2017
1:17 pm
I never bought the 7 update, so, is it possible to use the 8
Without purchasing update? Are there any specials
On the new 8?
Thanks
10-18-2017
10:07 am
Hi Diane,
You can also upgrade from EQ6 or EQ Mini http://electricquilt.com/online-shop/category/upgrade-from-eq6-eq7-or-eq-mini-to-electric-quilt-8-eq8/ or the “full version” http://electricquilt.com/online-shop/electric-quilt-8/ If you have any other questions please contact customerservice@electricquilt.com.
10-17-2017
4:24 pm
Is there any way to design a triangular block that I could then put in place on a layout that has that space such as the horizontal layout with Points A?
10-18-2017
10:10 am
Yes, that is possible with a Strip Quilt. Please email techsupport@electricquilt.com if you would like more details. Thanks!
10-19-2017
6:31 pm
Is there a pattern available for the quilt pictured in the #8 Hide Patch Lines in Quilt?
10-23-2017
2:38 pm
Kimmie,
I’ve emailed you the project file. Please let us know if you didn’t receive it.
10-20-2017
1:09 am
General question about the upgrade–I know that it’s available Nov 6 & Oct. 23 becomes ??–do we just make the request then to get our discount?
Also, will the manufacture’s EQ sample downloads also transfer to our new EQ8 upgrades? Such a hassle to download those things, I’d sure hate to go through that again
10-23-2017
2:37 pm
Hi Nancy,
http://electricquilt.com/online-shop/upgrade-from-eq7-to-eq8/ Here is the link to the upgrade, you will see the discount reflected there.
Libraries should link automatically, here is more information about that https://support.electricquilt.com/articles/link-library/
If you have any other questions please contact techsupport@electrquilt.com.
04-06-2018
9:15 am
Nice concept design . I really like it.
10-19-2018
9:44 am
I am really happy I have this information. Thanks!
01-02-2019
10:30 am
Hello!
I just purchased my upgrade to EQ8. Love this layout. May I also have this project file sent to me?
Thanks for the great website with helpful information.