Issue: August 2021

Have you seen the back-to-school sales already? Or maybe even Christmas stuff in the stores (gulp!). We're not ready to let go of summer yet at EQ! Here are just a few of our favorite FREE summer projects for EQ users!

Quilts shown above: Sunny Summer, Sweet Strawberries, Pretty Pinwheels, and Super Sea.

There are 15+ years of free Projects of the Month available on our site! View all the free projects here >

WHAT'S NEW AT EQ

Project of the Month: Best Bikes

Put the pedal to the metal and stitch up this fun quilt today! Open the project in EQ8 and try out different fabrics, change sizes, add a border... or just hit print! Download for EQ >

Fabric of the Month: Prairie Meadow

A beautiful collection with colors that transition perfectly from summer to fall! Add these fabrics from Brett Lewis and Northcott Fabrics to your EQ Fabric Library. Download for EQ >

Participate in this month's design challenge on the blog for a chance to win the fabric too!

Look for Brett's EQ Pearls of Wisdom post later this week!

Design & Discover: Sashing

Did you know there is a section of the Block Library with blocks specifically designed for sashing?! Learn more tips for sashing in this brand new lesson on the blog. View the lesson >

Lessons with Yvonne: Quilt Stencils to Match Your Block

Create your own custom quilting stencils on the Block Worktable with Yvonne! View the lesson >

EQ Pearls of Wisdom

We are celebrating 30 years of EQ and LOVE catching up with our quilty friends in this series! Each week we feature an EQ user and they are sharing a free project or giveaway with our readers! View all posts >

Block Spotlight: Mosaic, No. 19

The Block Spotlight posts are a great way to stretch your creative muscles and try something new! Design a quilt with the Mosaic, No. 19 block and join the fun! View the post >

BlockBase+ Sew Along

All of the blocks have been posted and we're working on finishing our sew along quilts! The Quilt Link Up will be available on Monday, August 16th.

Brand new to BlockBase+? You can find all the sew along posts on the blog and work through the lessons at your own pace! View the Sew Along posts >

JUST FOR FUN

Monthly Contest

Last Month's Winner: Arlene Flerchinger wins for answering last month's question: Have you attended (or do you plan to attend) any in-person quilt shows, classes, or other quilting events this year? Arlene attended A Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge, TN this year!

New Contest! What's your EQ "Pearl of Wisdom" for others? Tell us about your favorite EQ feature, or your best advice for getting to know your software! Send us your answer for a chance to win a free Stash download. Read full contest details >

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