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

  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

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 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

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

   Join us at EQ Academy! In just 4 short weeks from today, we’ll be wrapping up our 3-day EQ Academy workshop. We are so excited for this year’s Academy because we have more students enrolled than ever before! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up lots of fabulous goodies from our generous sponsors—you should see the mountain of giveaways in our office! (Items pictured above barely scratch the surface.) Thank You Sponsors!   We cannot wait for students to arrive! We have quilters coming from all over the U.S. (26 states to be exact, indicated in blue). Enrollment is open for a couple more weeks and there are seats left in the following classes so sign up today, we’d love to have you! For more information about EQ Academy, check out these links or contact us! 3 Thinks to Expect at EQ Academy > Enroll in EQ Academy Classes > Hotel,

Two classes are already full! Have you saved your seat at EQ Academy yet? If you’re new to EQ Academy, we can’t wait to meet you! Here’s what you can expect… 1. Learning! EQ8 classes are offered Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. You can come for one day, two days, or all three! There are half-day classes and full-day classes to choose from. Take a class that’s based on quilt style like, New York Beauty Quilts, Medallion Quilts, T-Shirt Quilts, and Non-Traditional Quilts.   Take a class based on a technique or feature like FPP Block Drawing, Design with EQ8 and AccuQuilt GO, and Adding Photos and Fabric to EQ8.   Want a quick beginner class? We’ve got a half-day Intro to EQ8 Quilt Design class on Saturday!   2. Fun! We kick off the fun right away! Upon arrival to EQ Academy, you’ll be