Electric quilt 1 on great american quilt 1991 youtube. It seems like a hundred years since blockbase version 1, for dos, with its little digital notecard for each block, was introduced by the folks at electric quilt. I used eq and blockbase to combine blocks and images that reminded me of the places wed been to create new designs and i used the fabrics i had purchased overseas to make the quilts. Quilting designs volume 4 by the electric quilt company. I think it is much harder to design quilts without using electric quilt software. Reference support articles are topics on how to use different features of the software. The shipped eq8 retail box contains a software download license. Quilting designs volume 5 is a program developed by the electric quilt company. Blockbase has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970 over 4300 patterns, ready to print as patterns. If your installation is not successful, and you have the original blockbase cd brown cd with yellow star, contact tech support. To ensure timely delivery of orders, it is necessary to reduce the stores hours of operation. Eq8 comes with more than 40 new and updated features, including thousands of new block designs and fabrics.
Based on barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. As a daily reader of planet patchworks infoeq maillist for users of electric quilt, i never cease to be amazed at what users demand of a piece of software. If blockbase does not link to eq7 or eq8 automatically. Thank you for visiting behind the mouse, the electric quilt blog. Find great deals on ebay for electric quilt software and quilt design software. While blockbase can be used by itself, it can also be used with electric quilt software. To clarify, if you already have a prior copy of blockbase, you do not need to purchase this version they are the same.
We are working on rereleasing the standalone blockbase software in a new format for windows and mac users in 2020. This class is jam packed with creative possibilities. Full version downloads hosted on high speed servers. Electric quilt 8 upgrade from eq7 only only available as a download. This package is comprised of almost every pieced block published between 1836 and 1970. The same patterns that sold in 1928 for 15 cents each are yours in blockbase for less than 2 cents apiece. There is a license id and password found in the package. Blockbase linking to eq articles electric quilt support. Blockbase has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970. I do believe that blockbase is a stand alone please double check yourself software program that does not need any eq program on your computer.
Blockbase by the electric quilt company is just one example of the many quilt design applications available today. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilts and quilting tutorials. Block base has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970 over 4000 patterns, ready to print as patterns. Eq8 electric quilt news the newest version of electric quilt, eq8 is now available. The electric quilt company has added hundreds of blocks to blockbase to make sure it contains all pieced blocks from historic collections.
Clickable quilt that leads to block, triangle, and kite tips within the program. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free. Quilting designs volume 5 by the electric quilt company. Electric quilt 7 eq7 and eqstitch sewing discussion. Blockbase is is a cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns now out of print. I am a wholecloth quilter, and would like to translate some piecing in to applique and embroidery designs. Blockbase, over 4, 000 historic block patterns for todays modern quilter. Blockbase also includes a wealth of historical information for each block. Along with the rerelease of the software, we are also republishing barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns we are so excited to work with barbara on both of these projects. This issue is electric quilt does not offer a trial. Sometimes, you use a pattern and every step is finely. Software, books, printables for quilters electric quilt. We are happy to share content with you in hopes that we can all learn and create together.
Blockbase software is based upon barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Along with being the cofounder of the electric quilt company, dean is the creator and programmer of all eq software. Blockbase is the cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns and its jam packed with over 4300 block patterns. Installing on windows 8 or 10 articles electric quilt. I have been working on a reproduction quilt, however, working from only pictures and templates was difficult and cumbersome. This app simplifies and speeds up the process of designing, building, and finishing a quilt.
See more ideas about electric quilt, quilts and quilting designs. This popular software had been sold out, for quite some time, but is now available in a reprinted version. If not, click program files or program files x86 electric quilt company blockbase. Electric quilt 7 f full versionhome electric quilt 45 electric quilt 67 blockbase 2 stash sew. Blockbase, over 4,000 historic block patterns for todays. On your mac, with eq8 closed, go to your usb drive. Electric quilt newsletter november 2011 kimberly einmo. Eq electric quilt design software dear jane quilt design.
But eqstitch seems interesting, would like to discuss the pros and cons of using both software packages. Quilting buddy for windows 10 free download and software. Electric quilt company computer software for sale ebay. Find electric quilt 4, sew precise, blockbase, stash, eq4 magic, eq4 simplified, and eq4 block book. The electric quilt company has blockbase back in stock. Quilters and quilt historians alike will find it an extremely valuable resource. A scheduled task is added to windows task scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times the schedule varies depending on the version. This program is an intellectual property of the electric quilt company. Get the best deals on electric quilt company computer software and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. When i find a pattern that appeals to me, i go to blockbase computer software program available from electric quilt company and start searching. Eq8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning. Blockbase includes a fullyillustrated, 80 page user manual. Eqs coowner and vp, penny mcmorris, introduces electric quilt software to the quilting world in 1991 on a pbs episode of the great american quilt.
I love the vintage blocks that came with blockbase. And the best part is you can print the patterns for these blocks at any size you want. Block tips have references to dear jane book pages, blockbase reference numbers, and blocks similar in construction that you may want to complete next. Dec 15, 2015 howto videos for eq7 and other electric quilt products. Ask for the quilt design software eq8 at your local quilt shop or click here to see this new program at. Other apps include kaleidoscope kreator 3, simply amazing quilted photo xpress 4. This lets you use eqs design tools on the blocks, coloring the blockbase blocks and setting them into quilt layouts. Eq software is absolutely the besti agree with the suggestion to buy blockbase. But please be aware that all content and images on this website are ed to the electric quilt company, our guest bloggers, and the eq users who share their content here.
Blockbase electric quilt block base software new barbara. It has numerous search options and provides various published names for each block and the. These articles are usually found in the software help files or in the user manual. This is an excellent collection of blocks, and it integrates nicely with electric quilt. So it is an expensive investment for a i do not know if will do what i want. Blockbase software for quilters at everything quilts. They function as addons and companions to design software programs or as standalone programs. Due to the covid19 pandemic, i am currently operating with minimum staff. Blockbase is an electric quilt addon powerhouse with 4,300 blocks found in from the book. Pattern printing software from barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt. Nina antze, botanist and quilter, developed the first quilt design software, pcquilt, for her ibm computer in 1986. Quilting designs volume 4 is a software program developed by the electric quilt company.
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