Kimberly Einmo has published a new book! Modern Quilts and More includes moderns quilts with traditional construction methods. Over a dozen of Kimberly’s original designs are included along with sections devoted to increasing your skills. The book also has quick and easy projects to use leftover fabrics in creative new ways. And we are giving one away! (keep reading for details)
Kimberly is a longtime EQ user. She says, “I’ve used EQ since version 3, and was hooked from the first time I tried it. I found it so easy to use and very intuitive to the user. Using the software helped my creativity take flight because I found that if I could dream up a design or a design idea in my head, I could make it come to life using EQ. I have loved using – and growing – with each version of the software and am now using EQ7 / Stitch. I just love the endless creative possibilities! In fact, I think it would be so much harder to design quilts without using EQ!
My first book was published in 2005 by the American Quilter’s Society and of course I used EQ to design every quilt in the book. In fact, since I began using EQ, I haven’t made a quilt without having first designed and planned it in EQ software! My fifth book (all published by AQS) was just released and every quilt I have designed or made for my books, magazine features and Craftsy classes have all been designed using EQ. I use BlockBase in tandem with EQ all the time. Quite often, I’ll peruse the block libraries until several blocks catch my eye and then I’ll begin by using them, making changes until I get the pattern and color or fabric placement exactly how I envision it in my mind’s eye. Many times I’ll end up changing the blocks just a bit to make them uniquely my own, but I love the flexibility EQ provides me to do this. One of the features I use often and love is the yardage calculator; it is very accurate and really helps me when I’m writing my patterns and figuring yardage amounts!”
Here are a few of Kimberly’s quilts. The EQ versions and the fabric ones too!
Orange Zest | |
Modern T’s | |
Zig Zag Stars | |
Daises | |
The quilts look great! And almost identical to the EQ7 versions! You can read more about her on her site, Kimberlyeinmo.com.
And, thanks to Kimberly for all her kind words AND giving us a signed copy of her book for a giveaway!
Comment below to enter. Make sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you win. Winner will be announced on June 9, 2014. Good luck! The giveaway is now over. Congratulations to our winner, Michele Breault!
06-04-2014
10:26 am
I don’t see how to enter (“Enter to win” doesn’t seem to go anywhere), but I’d sure like to win that book!
06-04-2014
10:46 am
Hi Sandy. Sorry about that. I’ve updated it to make it easier. We’ll count your comment and the first entry
06-09-2014
10:38 am
Thanks, Heidi!
06-04-2014
10:48 am
Apparently Rafflecopter just isn’t working. So sad.
06-04-2014
11:06 am
I especially like the first quilt. The quilting is amazing on them.
06-04-2014
11:12 am
I love Kimberly’s quilts. I was fortunate to take a class from her a few years ago. I love the zig zag stars. It’s so cute. Thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway.
06-04-2014
11:28 am
The designs are wonderful as is the quilting on them.
06-04-2014
11:58 am
As a newbie EQ7 user I am ‘blown away’ by those designs and quilts shown above – incredible! Maybe one day this novice EQ7-er and quilter will produce work like that Winning the book would certainly help… fingers crossed.
06-04-2014
11:58 am
This book looks like a “must-have”. The patterns are fantastic and the quilting is awesome!
06-04-2014
11:59 am
This book looks like it contains some very unique quilts. It will be very interesting to study.
06-04-2014
12:04 pm
Now that looks like a book that I absolutely need!
06-04-2014
12:07 pm
I love the Daisies quilt. This books looks like it would be a great intro to modern quilting for a traditional quilter. A combination of new and traditional.
06-04-2014
12:10 pm
I would love to have this book! It looks like it has some wonderful designs. And I can use all the help I can get. Thank-you!
06-04-2014
12:12 pm
Wow! I love Kimberly’s designs and would be thrilled to win a copy of her new book!!! I’m just learning how to use EQ7, and already I don’t like to start a quilt unless I have EQ’d it first
06-04-2014
12:13 pm
if the quilts are designed in EQ you should have the EQ patterns available to people who buy the book and have EQ.
06-04-2014
12:25 pm
I love your books and if I don’t win this one I will purchase online.
06-04-2014
12:26 pm
Looks like a great book. Hoping I win! Thanks for the chance
06-04-2014
12:39 pm
Great looking book! A “must-have”
06-04-2014
12:41 pm
This book is a must read for me.
06-04-2014
12:43 pm
I have been quilting for a few years and i have never made a modern quilt. Your patterns have piqued my curiosity. I would love to win your book i see endless possibilities for my growth as a quilter. Thank you so very much for the chance to win. Happy Quilting to All
06-04-2014
1:01 pm
I really like the clean lines on these quilts, and that they are made in EQ7, what a great book
06-04-2014
1:05 pm
I love her ideas. Looks like some great reading.
06-04-2014
1:08 pm
I would love to win a copy of this new book, I like Kimberly’s style.
06-04-2014
1:14 pm
Awesome designs! Would love to win and make one!
06-04-2014
1:17 pm
What a great book. I try to EQ at least twice a week and there’s always more to learn!
06-04-2014
1:17 pm
Count me in.
06-04-2014
1:22 pm
I love her quilts and see that I may be able to create some new designs and incorporate some of her ideas with my own designs…great job, Kimberly.
06-04-2014
1:26 pm
If Kimberly’s earlier books are any indication, this one should be another winner!
06-04-2014
1:27 pm
I love the quilts. It’s so great to see how the EQ designs turn out with fabric, just beautiful!
Saskia
06-04-2014
1:38 pm
I just love the modern quilts she’s designed! Hope I win!
06-04-2014
1:38 pm
Gorgeous. i would love to win a copy. Thanks so much for sharing.
bonnielarson58(at)gmail(dot)com
06-04-2014
1:41 pm
Love all the quilts and would love to have the book. Books for sharing
06-04-2014
1:44 pm
Would like to win this great book. Thanks!
Erika from Austria
06-04-2014
2:28 pm
Love the energy in the quilts. Just starting again with EQ7. Would love to win your book.
06-04-2014
2:33 pm
Kimberly is a great designer. This book should be one for collectors!
06-04-2014
2:33 pm
I’m a new Mac user of EQ7. I just designed my first quilt and am on the learning curve to designing more. SO excited! I’m taking Kimberly Einmo classes on Craftsy. I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
06-04-2014
2:36 pm
Love the color and strong tie with te traditional blocks!
06-04-2014
2:44 pm
Enjoy Kimberly’s Craftsy classes and would love to have this book!
06-04-2014
2:44 pm
What a nice book. I too use EQ7 and love it but still have so much to learn. Thanks for the giveaway!!
06-04-2014
2:55 pm
Love Modern T’s! I’ve been playing with EQ since version 4, but still have much I want to do! Thanks for the chance!
06-04-2014
3:04 pm
I also love to work with EQ7 – it gives me a place to collect my ideas! And Kimberly’s quilts are beautiful – would love to win the book…
06-04-2014
3:23 pm
I’m a fairly new user of EQ7 and I’m having so much fun trying my own designs. Kimberly’s book is an inspiration!
06-04-2014
3:28 pm
These are beautiful and very inspiring. I am going to be on the lookout for her books
06-04-2014
3:39 pm
I love Kimberly Einmo’s quilts and would love to win the book.
06-04-2014
4:04 pm
I really like the “Modern T’s”
thanks!
06-04-2014
4:12 pm
I am new to EQ and I would love to win this book!! What beautiful quilts!!
06-04-2014
4:37 pm
Looking forward to purchasing EQ7 for Mac. Would love to win book.
06-04-2014
5:34 pm
This looks really interesting. Jump start my creativity for sure.
06-04-2014
7:07 pm
Oh SWEET!!!! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I win. I do need to use some of this rapidly growing stash!!!
06-04-2014
7:21 pm
What beautiful quilts! Thanks for the opportunity to win Kimberly’s book.
06-04-2014
8:00 pm
Kimberly Einmo is one of my favorite teachers and quilters. I especially love the Daises quilt you show above!
06-04-2014
8:53 pm
Thanks for the chance to win this book. It looks interesting and different.
06-04-2014
9:00 pm
Love your quilts and learning more and more in EQ. I hope I win!
06-04-2014
9:42 pm
Liking the Orange Zest quilt! Thanks for the chance to win the book!
06-04-2014
9:52 pm
Oh my! I just got EQ7 and find this blog post so inspiring! I’m new to quilting and love
modern. I can’t wait to share this at Central Flrida MQG on Monday. Thanks!
06-04-2014
10:10 pm
Kimberly, The use of color is spectacular. Simple bold designs with use of white background. I love them
EQ7 has so many possibilities. Can’t wait to see if I win the book If not I will continue to use my EQ7
06-04-2014
10:39 pm
Love her work and would love to have a copy of her book. Thanks for the chance to win an autographed copy.
06-05-2014
12:05 am
Your work is outstanding
Would be thrilled to win a copy.
06-05-2014
12:06 am
Your work is outstanding. Would be thrilled to win a copy.
06-05-2014
1:10 am
Great quilts and mind-blowing quilting! I’d love to win this book!
06-05-2014
1:14 am
Kimberley’s designs are colourful, clear in design and modern which is appealing for the new quilter to emulate. Love your designs.
C Barron
06-05-2014
7:52 am
This book looks wonderful and would be a great inspiration and addition to my library. This is similar to the direction that my quilting is going. Keep up your wonderful work. I look forward to seeing what is next.
06-05-2014
2:38 pm
Love your quilts! Simple, yet stunning. Lots of ‘empty’ space to practice that machine quilting, much needed on my part. Your book appears that it will offer many opportunities to build those skills. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
06-05-2014
3:41 pm
This book looks fantastic! I love how the patterns come out looking exactly like the Eq versions. I also love the out of the box designs that she has created. What a wonderful book that I could add to my library.
06-05-2014
4:33 pm
Definitely count me in on the drawing; I’ve been getting interested in modern quilts.
06-05-2014
5:52 pm
Kimberly is a personal friend of mine since being stationed together many years ago in Europe. She is a fantastic lady, and anyone who knows her will agree!
06-05-2014
7:19 pm
Kimberly’s book looks great! Thanks for the giveaway. I have had EQ7 for awhile and need to work on getting better at using it.
06-05-2014
8:06 pm
I love Kimberly Einmo, in fact I have two of her previous books. I would love to win her new book.
06-05-2014
8:14 pm
I absolutely love Kimberly Einmo.
06-06-2014
9:41 am
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kimberly – and, of course, would love to win her book. So happy for Kimberly in all that she has accomplished – and will continue! Bless you, Kimberly!
06-06-2014
1:51 pm
Looks like a really fun book with lots of great new patterns! Thanks so much.
06-06-2014
2:15 pm
I love Kimberly’s style and I am a new user of EQ7. I hope I can learn it well enough to move around easily within it without having to look it up each time!!
06-06-2014
7:57 pm
Would love to win a new book. Always looking for new ideas! Thanks!
06-06-2014
10:41 pm
Just purchased EQ7 for the Mac. Never used EQ before. Will EQ Stitch work on a Mac with the Mac version of EQ7?
06-09-2014
10:05 am
Hi Jane, No EQStitch will not work on a Mac. Depending on the interest, we may have an Mac version of EQStitch in the future.
06-06-2014
11:29 pm
Thanks for showing us a few of her quilts designed in EQ7. Would love to win. Thanks
06-07-2014
2:22 pm
I adore the quilting on these beautiful quilts. I would love to be able to study them close up.
06-08-2014
2:26 pm
WOW! What awesome quilts! Kimberly not only has vision, she has style! Can’t wait to get the book!
06-08-2014
3:42 pm
As a very long-time quilter, I never expected to appreciate the modern quilt aesthetic. I say , “More, please!!” Kimberly’s book would be lovely to win. Glad I saw this today. Maybe I have a chance?
06-09-2014
2:05 am
As another “newbie” to EQ7 I know this book as well as the pictured above quilts will be a wonderful inspiration for my quilting. They’re just amazing!!
06-09-2014
12:58 pm
Our randomly chosen winner is….Michele Breault! Congratulations Michele you should be receiving your copy of Kimberly’s book soon!
Thanks to everyone for participating!