Issue: March 2021

BlockBase+ Top Ten

The release of the new BlockBase+ is just a couple weeks away! This stand-alone software (for Windows and Mac) lets you easily print rotary-cutting instructions, templates, and foundations at any size. Plus you can export SVG files! The software includes all 4,000+ pieced blocks from Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns book.

We're counting down the Top Ten features of the software on the blog! Check out the series now >

WHAT'S NEW AT EQ

Project of the Month: Pastel Pinwheels

Flowers or pinwheels? You get both in this fun quilt! Download the project and try it with your own fabric choices. Download for EQ >

Fabric of the Month: Chinoiserie Garden

The classic blue prints in this collection by Sandy Lynam Clough will look fabulous in any quilt! Add these fabrics from P&B Textiles 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!

Catching Up with Heather Valentine

EQ8 user Heather Valentine is a designer and owner of The Sewing Loft. Check out what she's been up to lately on the blog! View the post >

Quilt shown: Color Story by Heather Valentine

Design & Discover: Creating a Design from an Image

Check out this new lesson for tips on how to analyze a quilt image so you can create your own design in EQ8! View the lesson >

Spring Fever Challenge

Kari Schell of On Point Quilter is hosting a new mystery challenge for EQ8 users! Sign up for the challenge on Kari's site. View details >

Bright New Day

Are you participating in American Patchwork & Quilting's 2021 Block-of-the-Month? You can download the EQ8 project for Bright New Day by Jessica Dayon! View details >

BlockBase+ Sew Along Coming Soon!

We'll be hosting a new sew along on the blog to celebrate the release of BlockBase+! The fun starts March 29. Visit the blog for details >

JUST FOR FUN

Monthly Contest

Last Month's Winner: Sandra Roberts wins for correctly answering last month's question How many libraries does EQ8 have? Answer: 6 (Block, Fabric, Layout, Embroidery, Photo, and Thread)

New Contest! How many Quick Quilt projects are available in EQ8? Send us the correct answer for a chance to win a free Stash download! Read full contest details >

Click for information about EQ8 and macOS Big Sur/M1 chip compatibility. >

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns and BlockBase+

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