Blockbase pieced quilt patterns by the electric quilt co. Full version downloads hosted on high speed servers. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilts and quilting designs. If blockbase does not link to eq7 or eq8 automatically. The electric quilt company has blockbase back in stock. See more ideas about electric quilt, quilts and quilting tutorials. Blockbase linking to eq articles electric quilt support. Eq software is absolutely the besti agree with the suggestion to buy blockbase.
She recognized quickly after purchasing her computer what quilters today take for granted. Block base has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970 over 4000 patterns, ready to print as patterns. This lets you use eqs design tools on the blocks, coloring the blockbase blocks and setting them into quilt layouts. To clarify, if you already have a prior copy of blockbase, you do not need to purchase this version they are the same. Blockbase, over 4,000 historic block patterns for todays. 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. Blockbase also includes a wealth of historical information for each block. This app simplifies and speeds up the process of designing, building, and finishing a quilt. Eq8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning. The most popular versions among blockbase users are 2. Electric quilt 8 upgrade from eq7 only only available as a download. 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. Get the best deals on electric quilt company computer software and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at.
Quilting designs volume 4 is a software program developed by the electric quilt company. Blockbase is the cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns and its jam packed with over 4300 block patterns. But eqstitch seems interesting, would like to discuss the pros and cons of using both software packages. To ensure timely delivery of orders, it is necessary to reduce the stores hours of operation. Blockbase is is a cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns now out of print. 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. Quilting designs volume 5 is a program developed by the electric quilt company.
Nina antze, botanist and quilter, developed the first quilt design software, pcquilt, for her ibm computer in 1986. Blockbase, over 4, 000 historic block patterns for todays modern quilter. I love the vintage blocks that came with blockbase. There is a license id and password found in the package. The electric quilt company has added hundreds of blocks to blockbase to make sure it contains all pieced blocks from historic collections. This class is jam packed with creative possibilities. This program is an intellectual property of the electric quilt company.
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. For the cyberquilter who wants no less than everything. Quilting designs volume 5 by the electric quilt company.
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. Sometimes, you use a pattern and every step is finely. They function as addons and companions to design software programs or as standalone programs. The shipped eq8 retail box contains a software download license. So it is an expensive investment for a i do not know if will do what i want. This issue is electric quilt does not offer a trial. The same patterns that sold in 1928 for 15 cents each are yours in blockbase for less than 2 cents apiece. On your mac, with eq8 closed, go to your usb drive.
Eq8 comes with more than 40 new and updated features, including thousands of new block designs and fabrics. We are working on rereleasing the standalone blockbase software in a new format for windows and mac users in 2020. Cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt. Electric quilt 1 on great american quilt 1991 youtube. This package is comprised of almost every pieced block published between 1836 and 1970. Software, books, printables for quilters electric quilt. Reference support articles are topics on how to use different features of the software. Quilters and quilt historians alike will find it an extremely valuable resource. We are happy to share content with you in hopes that we can all learn and create together. Not content with a program that competently draws blocks and allows you to lay them out in quilts on the screen which of course is a giant leap from graph paper. Electric quilt 7 f full versionhome electric quilt 45 electric quilt 67 blockbase 2 stash sew.
Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free. Electric quilt newsletter november 2011 kimberly einmo. The setup package generally installs about 5 files. Based on barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. I think it is much harder to design quilts without using electric quilt software. Electric quilt 7 eq7 and eqstitch sewing discussion. Eq electric quilt design software dear jane quilt design. Other apps include kaleidoscope kreator 3, simply amazing quilted photo xpress 4. Cdrom version of barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Blockbase has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970 over 4300 patterns, ready to print as patterns. Blockbase includes a fullyillustrated, 80 page user manual. Blockbase is an electric quilt addon powerhouse with 4,300 blocks found in from the book.
Quilting designs volume 4 by the electric quilt company. Electric quilt company computer software for sale ebay. Blockbase electric quilt block base software new barbara. Blockbase software for quilters at everything quilts. Find great deals on ebay for electric quilt software and quilt design software. When i find a pattern that appeals to me, i go to blockbase computer software program available from electric quilt company and start searching. While blockbase can be used by itself, it can also be used with electric quilt software. Due to the covid19 pandemic, i am currently operating with minimum staff. 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. The electric quilt company is the leading quilt design software company in the world. Find electric quilt 4, sew precise, blockbase, stash, eq4 magic, eq4 simplified, and eq4 block book.
Blockbase by the electric quilt company is just one example of the many quilt design applications available today. Thank you for visiting behind the mouse, the electric quilt blog. Block tips have references to dear jane book pages, blockbase reference numbers, and blocks similar in construction that you may want to complete next. Pattern printing software from barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Dec 15, 2015 howto videos for eq7 and other electric quilt products. Eq8 electric quilt news the newest version of electric quilt, eq8 is now available. 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.
I am a wholecloth quilter, and would like to translate some piecing in to applique and embroidery designs. Along with being the cofounder of the electric quilt company, dean is the creator and programmer of all eq software. 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. This is an excellent collection of blocks, and it integrates nicely with electric quilt. Quilting buddy for windows 10 free download and software. It has numerous search options and provides various published names for each block and the. Blockbase has virtually every pieced block published from 18361970. I have been working on a reproduction quilt, however, working from only pictures and templates was difficult and cumbersome. Blockbase software is based upon barbara brackmans encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Ask for the quilt design software eq8 at your local quilt shop or click here to see this new program at. And the best part is you can print the patterns for these blocks at any size you want. 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. Installing on windows 8 or 10 articles electric quilt. I can customize my blocks and choosing the best method paperpeicing or rotary cutting or templates is a breeze.