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Christine

I love sharing photos of EQ-designed quilts and info about the designer! EQ users are always encouraged to send us photos of their projects so we can show our readers. I also like to follow our EQ Artists and share what they’re currently up to. Whether it’s a new book, free patterns or EQ tutorials, they’ve always got something worth sharing!

Recent Posts by Christine

EQ Academy 2025 Recap

Posted 04-03-2025 by | Posted in: EQ Academy  

Another fantastic EQ Academy workshop in the books! Last week, we watched students dive deep into the world of quilt design and creativity—every moment was packed with learning and inspiration. It was so fun to witness the “aha” moments and seeing things click for our students. If you were there, leave a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

One of the most rewarding aspects of EQ Academy is the opportunity to connect with our users. We love bringing a diverse group of quilting enthusiasts together who share a passion for design and innovation. The sense of community and support makes the event so much fun!

Our goal each year is to make sure students leave EQ Academy with new skills and a renewed sense of creativity and excitement for their future quilting projects. Whether designing for personal use, competitions, or business, we truly hope everyone feels empowered.

Interested in EQ Academy? Our next one will be Spring 2026 with enrollment to open in January. We’ll post classes in December. Sign up for our emails to be notified!

Don’t want to wait? Take an online EQ8 class right now!

Save on EQ classes with an EQ Membership!

Thank you to our amazing instructors, generous sponsors, local quilt shops, and all students for making EQ Academy such a successful and fun event. We can’t wait to see how these new insights shape your quilting journeys!

Join the fun at EQ Academy!

Posted 02-18-2025 by | Posted in: EQ Academy  

  EQ Academy is next month and there are still a few seats left! Which class do you want to take? Scroll down for a quick overview of each one, including testimonials from students about the event! The most popular class: Class overview: Are you new to EQ8? Have you owned earlier versions but just didn’t use the software? This 2-day class is perfect for beginner EQ8 users needing the full-EQ experience. Take an in-depth tour through the software to get a better understanding of the three worktables, the Project Sketchbook, and how to navigate the entire workspace so you can design your own beautiful blocks and quilts! Class topics: Understanding EQ8 project files and the Project Sketchbook Navigating the Quilt, Block, and Image Worktables Creating Horizontal and On-point quilts Working with and understanding EQ8’s quilt layers Creating perfect borders with a click of the mouse Printing quilt images and

A look inside EQ Academy

Posted 01-29-2025 by | Posted in: EQ Academy  

Have you wondered what EQ Academy is like? Thought about coming for classes? Now you can see for yourself if this workshop is right for you. Watch the video below from EQ Academy student, Rona Herman, who attended last year. Still not sure? Here are 10 reasons to attend: Get the most out of your investment: Think back to why you bought EQ8 and start putting it to use! EQ Academy provides in-depth, step-by-step instruction on how to use EQ8 software effectively, whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills. Creative freedom: EQ Academy helps quilters turn their own ideas into reality. Don’t limit yourself to store-bought patterns. YOU can be the designer! Save time and money: Learning how to efficiently use Electric Quilt software can significantly speed up the quilt design process, saving time and making the workflow smoother. EQ will tell you how much fabric you

EQ Academy Enrollment Discount!

Posted 01-10-2025 by | Posted in: EQ Academy   More for EQers   New Products  

EQ Academy enrollment opens next week! Want a discount on classes? Become an EQ Member! We recently announced EQ Memberships—a subscription program for free Stash downloads, exclusive discounts, and more! Hundreds of EQ users have joined and they’re saving so much on products and classes! Join them and start enjoying these perks: EQ Academy Class Discount! EQ Members save 5% on EQ Academy enrollment! EQ Academy is our annual EQ8 workshop! We’ve got classes for beginners and intermediate users. Come for one day or stay all three—you’ll learn so much and have a blast! Enrollment opens on Tuesday, January 14 at 10:00am ET. Learn more about EQ Academy >  If you’re planning to take classes all three days, the EQ Membership nearly pays for itself in savings! Become an EQ Member now! We hope to see you in March! View Classes > Online Class Discount! Prefer to learn from home, no

Announcing EQ Memberships!

Posted 11-13-2024 by | Posted in: EQ Company News   More for EQers   New Products  

We’ve heard your requests so we’re delivering! Announcing: EQ Memberships—our new way of offering annual, exclusive perks to EQ8 lovers who want more. Read below for all the exciting details! Note: This is not an EQ8 subscription. EQ Member Perk: Free Stash! The #1 thing EQ users have requested is a subscription to Stash downloads so here it is! EQ Members receive all upcoming Stash downloads for FREE during their membership term! Additionally, EQ Members also receive the three most recently released Stash downloads for free! Members will add the Stash downloads to their cart and complete checkout. The order total will be $0.00. Value: $57.90 for first year, $29.85 every year after EQ Member Perk: Everyday savings at ElectricQuilt.com! Don’t want to wait for a sale? Save 5% every day on any books, add-ons, or printables! There are dozens and dozens of add-ons available for EQ8 users—including the new

New Product & Giveaway!

Posted 08-01-2024 by | Posted in: EQ Company News   New Products  

You asked, we answered! So many EQ users want to import their own fabrics into EQ8 and use them in their quilt designs. While that feature has been a fan favorite since its debut in EQ7, many users have wanted extra help learning to do it. Now, all that help is in one fabulous booklet—EQ8 Deep Dive: Fabrics, Panels, & Photos! This 40-page, fully illustrated comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about importing images: Learn all the methods for importing your own fabric stash into EQ8! Download fabric images from the internet to design with collections you don’t even own! Explore editing options to ensure your EQ quilt will look exactly like your sewn one! And more! See full details and preview the booklet > One-Day Giveaway GIVEWAY CLOSED ——————————————————————————————- Win a copy of the new booklet and EQ8! To enter, leave a comment below telling

EQ Academy 2024 Recap

Posted 05-10-2024 by | Posted in: EQ Academy  

What a fun weekend! A huge thank you to all the students who joined us at EQ Academy last weekend—what a great time we had! A special thanks to our awesome teachers: Lori Miller, Nancy Roelfsema, Jenny Novinsky, Sara Seuberling, and Janice E. Frisch! Classes were wonderful as always and students learned so much. Scroll down for photos and info about our next EQ Academy. Here are some of the quilts the beginners learned to design! How cool are these?! STUDENT REVIEWS: “For a year, I played with EQ8 with minimal instruction/education. I had some success but more frustration than anything. All that changed this week at EQ Academy. I’m thrilled with how much I’ve learned and will definitely tell my friends about it!” “EQ is a fantastic software program for ANY quilter! But, it’s more than that—it is the PEOPLE behind it—helpful, friendly, just a great group. Thank you