Quilting just got a whole lot cooler, and I’m here to spill the beans on how you can start designing colorful quilts with EQ8. This software makes color and fabric selection a slam-dunk. Imagine a world where designing quilts is as easy as picking your favorite ice cream flavors. Well, that’s the magic of EQ8, and I’ve got some insider tips to make our quilting adventures as smooth as a cozy morning on the couch with your favorite cup of tea.
There are so many aspects of designing a quilt but when you break them down one by one, they are easy to master. From creating your blocks to picking fabrics and colors, EQ8 can help lend a hand.
For those of you not familiar with EQ8, it is software designed for all things quilty. It allows us, the Makers, to easily draw, design, and color quilt blocks in different styles including, traditional, applique, and paper pieced. From there, the software provides basic fabric requirements, general cutting instructions, and even printable templates for paper-pieced designs.
To help get you started, the software comes with a preloaded block library, quilt designs, and projects in all different sizes that are ready for you to autofil but don’t stop there. You can create quick and easy blocks using the draw feature. Here is a quick video overview of how easy it is to start designing blocks.
Designing quilts should be fun, not fussy!
Now, designing your dream quilt involves more than just picking patterns; it’s about finding the perfect color palette and fabric to bring your vision to life. Luckily, EQ8 takes fabric customization to the next level, offering features that cater to both the seasoned designer and those just starting their quilting journey.
So be prepared, because It’s time to say goodbye to the headache of color decisions and let EQ8 do the work for you. Whether you find inspiration from magazines, fabric collections, Mother Nature, or even street art like me, EQ8 can help bring your creative dreams to life. Here are a few insider tips to help bring your quilt dreams to life.
Customize Quilts with Colorful Fabrics
- Did you know that EQ8 allows you to load up the latest fabric releases from your favorite designers? Let’s right, you can stay on-trend and incorporate the hottest fabrics into your designs effortlessly. Additionally, The Electric Quilt company showcases a new fabric line each month, available for you to download. This feature not only keeps you up-to-date with the latest trends but also lets you create personalized libraries that mirror your own fabric collection. It’s features like these that make it easy to customize your designs. For me, I instantly uploaded my fabric collection, Color Club to my fabric library.
- Not sure what colors to use in your quilt? EQ8 has your back with the Randomizer feature. With a simple click of a button, you can adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness to find the perfect color palette for your project. Not only that but this nifty feature can be set to pull from solid colors or fabrics in your library. Say goodbye to color indecision and let the Randomizer guide you to a harmonious and visually pleasing quilt. Take a look at how easy this feature is to use with my quick video.
- Love to fussy cut or want to rotate a directional print? Well, you can do it like a Pro! For those who appreciate the finer details in fabric, EQ8 offers fussy cut and rotating tools. These tools allow you to highlight special details by centering a specific fabric within a block or rotating a print direction. Now, you can make your favorite fabrics truly shine, adding a personal touch that sets your quilt apart. It’s the perfect feature for showcasing intricate patterns or capturing sentimental elements within your quilt.
Honestly, the quilt design possibilities are pretty limitless.
In the realm of fabric customization, EQ8’s features cater to every quilter’s needs. Whether you’re diving into the latest fabric releases, playing with color combinations using the Randomizer, or highlighting the unique details of your favorite fabrics with the fussy cut tool, EQ8 ensures that your quilting journey is not only seamless but also brimming with creative possibilities. Embrace the tools at your disposal, and watch as your quilt transforms into a masterpiece of your own making.
The Electric Quilt Company even partners with designers like me to create special add-on libraries for you to use. Each designer shares their special skills, designs, and style to help you elevate your designs to a whole new level. You can find 40 of my popular picture blocks in the Four Seasons Block Add-On. Each block is ready for you to color in your favorite “flavors” and create personalized quilts.
Never used the EQ8 software before, or have an older version, don’t worry: diving in has never been easier. Plus, I even have a special offer for you. Use coupon code “NOVEMBER” at checkout and enjoy a 25% discount on your purchase of software, add-ons, books, and printables. (Even my Four Seasons Block Add-On!)
EQ8 Quilt Products
You can create stunning quilts, personalized blocks and so much more with EQ8 software. Shop the products here.
*Note that this special discount code is only available through my special link below for a limited time. The discount offer ends on 11/30/2023.
Once you start creating with the EQ8 software, you will never look back! I know that this easy-to-use software has changed my design style from pencil and paper to colorful files. Be sure to keep me posted on your quilting adventures…
