Did you buy your “Brackman” yet? Acquisitions Editor at Golden Peak Media, Lori Baker, gives a “peek” into Barbara Brackman’s new Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. Play the video below to hear all about it (and BlockBase+ software too!).
Place your order now! Or better yet, call your favorite quilt shop and ask if they have these products! U.S. shops, Canadian shops, and retailers overseas are selling it!
Whether you had an older version of BlockBase or are brand new to it, you’re going to love the new interface, ease of use, enhanced printing options, and fun new features. In just a couple clicks, you can have printouts of rotary-cutting charts, templates, or foundation patterns for the 4,000+ blocks from the Encyclopedia IN ANY SIZE! You enter a size, and BOOM, it’s ready to print! Also, if you were wondering if there are any big new features in this new version… SPOILER ALERT… you can export to SVG! 
Yes, you read that correctly. This new version allows you to get SVG files of EVERY SINGLE BLOCK! I’ll just let that sink in while you check out this screen shot of the new software (click to view larger).
Buy BlockBase+ or the Encyclopedia now!
Find answers to your questions about both products here and get even more info in these blog posts.
01-15-2021
7:15 am
Good morning, Glad to hear BlockBase+ is coming. Will it be a full price new program or a upgrade version of the original?
01-15-2021
9:10 am
Hi Sandra, it will be a full-price new program. The older version of BlockBase is still great, but if you want the new version, it will be marked down to a special introductory price during the first month of its release. More info here: https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/blockbase/#tab-FAQ
01-15-2021
12:00 pm
I love my EQ8 but I am SO anxiously waiting for the new Block Base!!! EQ puts out good products, so I understand the long testing…but my bit is getting really chomped down!!!
01-15-2021
7:56 am
I love my copy of the new “Brackman”. I’ve been using the older edition along with the Electric Quilt program for years to design quilts. Great job Lori for sharing the wonderful new edition of the “Brackman”. It’s a must have book for any quilter’s library. I can’t wait for the new Block Base to boost my design capabilities. Thank you Barbara and Electric Quilt!
01-15-2021
11:38 am
I am tapping my foot for that black base software LOL it sounds amazing. I have my credit card ready.
01-15-2021
2:11 pm
Lori’s video introduction to Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia is spectacular! I bought mine as a Christmas gift for myself. I loved using the last version of BlockBase and am so excited the new version will be available for Mac.
01-16-2021
10:35 pm
Me, too!
01-15-2021
2:35 pm
I got the block encyclopedia & I am waiting for BlockBase like everyone else Hope it comes out soon
01-15-2021
4:32 pm
Thanks for the video, can not wait for my copy of BlockBase! I have purchased the Encyclopedia for myself and a friend who got me into quilting by selling me the first sewing machine that I did not “inherit”.
01-16-2021
10:34 am
Excuse my ignorance, but what is SVG?
01-18-2021
12:02 pm
SVG is a file type. Exporting an SVG file produces a vector file (meaning that the image can be resized without losing quality) that can then be imported into any software that reads SVG files, such as digital cutting machines, embroidery machines, long arm software, and more! It’s been a highly requested feature!
01-17-2021
9:44 am
What is SVG?
01-18-2021
12:03 pm
Hi Dana, SVG is a file type. Exporting an SVG file produces a vector file (meaning that the image can be resized without losing quality) that can then be imported into any software that reads SVG files, such as digital cutting machines, embroidery machines, long arm software, and more! It’s been a highly requested feature!
01-28-2021
9:57 am
does the Blockbase add on to EQ8 as a standalone software or replace EQ8? or is it just an add on to EQ8?
01-28-2021
10:00 am
Hi Darlene,
BlockBase+ is a standalone program for Windows or Mac computers. If you do own EQ8, you can link all the BlockBase+ blocks to the EQ8 Block Library! Read about that and more info here: https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/blockbase/#tab-FAQ
02-09-2021
9:04 pm
Still waiting to order the block base EQ to replicate all those wonderful blocks?!!!
02-15-2021
7:29 am
Can we preorder the new Blockbase? I have the original and love it.
02-15-2021
9:01 am
Hi Pattie, BlockBase+ will be released this spring. We will not be taking pre-orders. Subscribe to our emails to be alerted when it’s available! https://electricquilt.com/newsletter-signup/
02-17-2021
7:27 am
Does the new Blockbase software work with EQ7?
02-17-2021
9:44 am
Hi Anne, the BlockBase+ blocks can be linked to EQ8, not EQ7 or any other EQ versions that have been discontinued. If you’re interested in EQ8, we do put it on sale from time to time!
04-26-2021
2:40 pm
I bought the book as soon as it was released and I love it. I can’t wait for the software, the block base. Do you know when it will be available?
04-26-2021
2:44 pm
Wendy, BlockBase+ is available now! https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/blockbase/
(This post was written in January)