Color Quilts, Audition Binding in EQ8
I made a video showing how I color quilts and then audition binding colors or fabrics in EQ8 quilt design software from The Electric Quilt Company. I’m not sure if everyone does this for binding or if it’s just me but I think it’s worth sharing!
Before I had EQ, I would attempt to design on graph paper. But inevitably I’d become frustrated with the time-consuming nature of that process. I still jot things everywhere and sketch out block ideas, but when I get serious about producing something, I open EQ8 every time.
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Whether I’m designing a quilt for magazine publication, building a trunk show of original designs, or just sewing for pleasure and posting on social media, EQ is part of the process.
One of the beauties of EQ is that you can open it with a particular direction in mind, like this:
I want to make a Log Cabin quilt.
Or you can begin by playing and just see where it takes you! My first few designs were accidents that I recognized as unique. Now I have enough experience to design on purpose if I wish to, but I also know that nothing can substitute for playtime when it comes to creativity!
I’ve been making simple Log Cabin blocks recently, and I made good use of the Symmetry tool in EQ8. Above is a basic layout of Log Cabin blocks, but coming soon I’ll have a post showing you some more interesting possibilities that EQ discovered on my behalf!
If you’d like to give EQ8 a spin, use code EQ8STASHBANDIT for 20% off everything on the website at electricquilt.com.
Sometimes people ask me if it’s easy to learn, and my answer is this:
If you can handle email, you can learn EQ8!
Of course it’s helpful if you know your way around a computer, but I think it’s very user-friendly, and the features never end. I probably won’t live long enough to learn its every capability. I definitely recommend it.
Quilt on,
Tags: electric quilt, electric quilt company, EQ8, quilt design
Nancy Arnoldy
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It struck me the other day how normal your “Bandit” mask looks these days. I’m sure you didn’t have a pandemic in mind when you came up with it, but it’s a nice reminder to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities protected.