ELECTRIC QUILT 8 IS HERE! The newest version of Electric Quilt software, EQ8, is now available! Ask for EQ8 at your local quilt shop, or order now! Do you own a previous version of EQ software? Upgrade now!
Electric Quilt 8 Quilt Design Software by The Electric Quilt Company and other embroidery software at EmbroideryDesigns.com. ELECTRIC QUILT 8 is here! Join us for a Demo and Q & A with Barb Gardner Monday, October 30th 10 am to 12 noon No Charge! Electric Quilt has released a new version of its quilt design program –EQ8.
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- New Look: EQ8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning.New Features: EQ8 comes with more than 40 new and updated features, including thousands of new block designs and fabrics.New Delivery: Download right away, or have it shipped! The shipped EQ8 retail box contains a software download license. There is NO media device (CD, DVD, USB) included. There is a License ID and Password found in the package. This information will allow you to download the software from the EQ website. You will select either PC or Mac at the time of the download. The package also contains a 48-page booklet with complete instructions on how to claim the download on our site, installation, activation, a starter lesson, quick tips and tools reference.Purchasing from the European Union?
Attention EU customers:
The License Card is your only option, as we cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe. We will be adding significant shipping costs when ordered from us in order to support our partners in Europe.Choose a product:
WindowsDownload$239.95 USDElectric Quilt 8
WindowsDownload - For EQ7 owners only! This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), but offered at a reduced price for registered owners of Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7). In order to be eligible for the reduced price, your EQ7 license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ7 license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Where is my EQ7 license?
Where is my EQ7 license?
Your EQ7 license ID and password can be found in your account on ElectricQuilt.com if you purchased a download, on the USB case if you purchased a boxed USB version, on the inside back cover of the blue User Manual if you purchased the boxed CD version, or by clicking HELP > About EQ7 on the main menu of EQ7. If you need assistance verifying your EQ7 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.I own EQStitch. Do I need to Upgrade?I own EQStitch. Do I need to Upgrade?
Going forward, EQStitch will be a separate program from EQ8. You should not uninstall EQStitch. Continue to use EQStitch for your embroidery needs. If you want to Upgrade to EQ8, you certainly can. EQ8 will run independently and separately from EQStitch.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
The License Card is your only option, as we cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. There is NO media device (CD, DVD, USB) included.You will be required to verify your EQ7 license when you claim your purchase after receiving the License Card. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe. We will be adding significant shipping costs when ordered from us in order to support our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$99.95 USDUpgrade from EQ7 to EQ8
WindowsDownload - If you own EQ6, but never upgraded to EQ7, you can verify your EQ6 license here and save $60 off the MSRP ($239.95) of EQ8. This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). In order to be eligible for this discount, strictly available on this website, your EQ6 license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ6 license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Where is my EQ6 license?
Where is my EQ6 license?
Your EQ6 license ID and password can be found on the back inside cover of your EQ6 User Manual, or by clicking HELP > About EQ6 on the main menu of EQ6. If you need assistance verifying your EQ6 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
This product is a download only. We cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. Therefore, you need to purchase a physical copy of EQ8 (the full version, NOT the upgrade) instead. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$179.95 USDUpgrade from EQ6 to EQ8
WindowsDownload - For EQ Mini owners only! This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), but offered at a reduced price for registered owners of EQ Mini. We are reducing the price of EQ8 by $89.95, the MSRP of EQ Mini. In order to be eligible for this discount, strictly available on this website, your EQ Mini license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ Mini license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Your EQ Mini license ID and password can be found in your account on ElectricQuilt.com. If you need assistance verifying your EQ7 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
This product is a download only. We cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. Therefore, you need to purchase a physical copy of EQ8 (the full version, NOT the upgrade) instead. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$150.00 USDUpgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8
WindowsDownload
- Product Download – Only for owners of EQ8
If you already own EQ8, you can purchase a Migration Kit that allows you to run EQ8 on a PC or a Mac using the license ID and password that came with your original purchase of EQ8. This product does not issue additional activations. If you are currently running EQ8 on two computers, you will need to deactivate one of them in order to activate EQ8 on the new operating system.
To be eligible to purchase a Migration Kit, your EQ8 license must be verified. Click on an option for purchase below. Enter your EQ8 license ID and password, and then click Verify My License.
Click here if you do not know where to find your EQ8 License ID or Password.WindowsEQ8Downloadfrom $24.95 USDEQ8 Migration Kit
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EQ8 is the most current version of Electric Quilt software! Ask for EQ8 at your local quilt shop, or order now! Do you own a previous version of EQ software? Upgrade now!
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- New Look: EQ8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning.New Features: EQ8 comes with more than 40 new and updated features, including thousands of new block designs and fabrics.New Delivery: Download right away, or have it shipped! The shipped EQ8 retail box contains a software download license. There is NO media device (CD, DVD, USB) included. There is a License ID and Password found in the package. This information will allow you to download the software from the EQ website. You will select either PC or Mac at the time of the download. The package also contains a 48-page booklet with complete instructions on how to claim the download on our site, installation, activation, a starter lesson, quick tips and tools reference.Purchasing from the European Union?
Attention EU customers:
The License Card is your only option, as we cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe. We will be adding significant shipping costs when ordered from us in order to support our partners in Europe.Choose a product:
WindowsDownload$239.95 USDElectric Quilt 8
WindowsDownload - For EQ7 owners only! This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), but offered at a reduced price for registered owners of Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7). In order to be eligible for the reduced price, your EQ7 license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ7 license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Where is my EQ7 license?
Where is my EQ7 license?
Your EQ7 license ID and password can be found in your account on ElectricQuilt.com if you purchased a download, on the USB case if you purchased a boxed USB version, on the inside back cover of the blue User Manual if you purchased the boxed CD version, or by clicking HELP > About EQ7 on the main menu of EQ7. If you need assistance verifying your EQ7 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.I own EQStitch. Do I need to Upgrade?I own EQStitch. Do I need to Upgrade?
Going forward, EQStitch will be a separate program from EQ8. You should not uninstall EQStitch. Continue to use EQStitch for your embroidery needs. If you want to Upgrade to EQ8, you certainly can. EQ8 will run independently and separately from EQStitch.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
The License Card is your only option, as we cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. There is NO media device (CD, DVD, USB) included.You will be required to verify your EQ7 license when you claim your purchase after receiving the License Card. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe. We will be adding significant shipping costs when ordered from us in order to support our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$99.95 USDUpgrade from EQ7 to EQ8
WindowsDownload - If you own EQ6, but never upgraded to EQ7, you can verify your EQ6 license here and save $60 off the MSRP ($239.95) of EQ8. This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). In order to be eligible for this discount, strictly available on this website, your EQ6 license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ6 license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Where is my EQ6 license?
Where is my EQ6 license?
Your EQ6 license ID and password can be found on the back inside cover of your EQ6 User Manual, or by clicking HELP > About EQ6 on the main menu of EQ6. If you need assistance verifying your EQ6 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
This product is a download only. We cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. Therefore, you need to purchase a physical copy of EQ8 (the full version, NOT the upgrade) instead. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$179.95 USDUpgrade from EQ6 to EQ8
WindowsDownload - For EQ Mini owners only! This product is the same full-featured software as Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), but offered at a reduced price for registered owners of EQ Mini. We are reducing the price of EQ8 by $89.95, the MSRP of EQ Mini. In order to be eligible for this discount, strictly available on this website, your EQ Mini license must be verified. To purchase, please enter your EQ Mini license ID and password below and click Verify My License to continue. Your EQ Mini license ID and password can be found in your account on ElectricQuilt.com. If you need assistance verifying your EQ7 license ID, contact technical support.I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
I own a previous version of EQ. How do I upgrade to EQ8?
If you own EQ7, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ7 to EQ8.
If you own EQ Mini, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8.
If you own EQ6, you can purchase the Upgrade from EQ6 to EQ8.
If you own EQ5 or earlier, you will need to purchase a new license for EQ8.Purchasing from the European Union?Attention EU customers:
This product is a download only. We cannot sell downloadable products to you due to VAT laws in the European Union. Therefore, you need to purchase a physical copy of EQ8 (the full version, NOT the upgrade) instead. The License Card is a retail box containing a license ID, password and complete instructions for downloading EQ8 for either PC or Mac. We strongly urge European Union customers to purchase from one of our partners in Europe.Choose a product before verifying your license:
WindowsDownload$150.00 USDUpgrade from EQ Mini to EQ8
WindowsDownload
User Index of Features and Functions for EQ8 Software
The EQ8 Reference Manual is the ultimate handbook for describing all the program features, functions and tools. It gives you the essentials for understanding the EQ8 software.This book is available as a PDF from the Help menu in the EQ8 software. It can be opened for reading or downloading to your computer. It is also available for purchase as a printed book. This entirely revised manual has 256 pages fully illustrated and in color. The convenient spiral binding allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lay flat. For those who prefer a printed book over digital, you’ll find the EQ8 Reference Manual a useful addition to your EQ8 supplies.Note: This book is available as a FREE PDF download for all owners of EQ8 software. The printed version is available for purchase for those who prefer a physical book.EQ8$34.95 USDEQ8 Reference Manual
EQ8Step-by-Step Exercises for Learning EQ8 Software
This step-by-step lesson book is the best starter book for learning EQ8 software. The lessons are easy to follow and cover the basics of each of the three main worktables of EQ8. You will design quilts, draw blocks, import fabric scans, print patterns and calculate yardage estimates.Even if you’ve owned earlier versions of EQ, this book will introduce new features, while refreshing and energizing your approach to quilt design.This 128-page fully illustrated color book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lay flat.EQ8$29.95 USDEQ8 Lessons for Beginners
EQ8Exercises in EQ8 Block Design by Kari Schell
If you want to draw your own blocks in EQ8, this is the book for you! Experienced EQ educator, Kari Schell, takes you step-by-step through each of the drawing styles available in EQ8. You'll learn skills for both pieced and applique drawing while filling your Sketchbook with beautiful blocks! From drawing a simple nine patch to creating a beautiful floral applique wreath, this book will take your drawing skills to the next level!This 160-page fully illustrated book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie flat. Written for EQ8 Windows and Mac users.EQ8$29.95 USDEQ8 Drawing Blocks
EQ8Quilt Design Tricks from EQ8 Experts
This book will teach you to design with the most popular tools and features in EQ8 software! Learn EQ8 quilt-design secrets directly from EQ experts. Each step-by-step lesson is like taking a class in your home. Perfect for EQ8 users at any learning stage—beginning, intermediate, or advanced. Increase your knowledge of the tools and features, discover new tricks to help make your creativity a reality, and then use all of this information as inspiration to plan and design your own amazing quilts!This 136-page fully illustrated book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie flat. Written for EQ8 Windows and Mac users.EQ8$29.95 USDEQ8 Designing Quilts
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More Quilt Design Tricks from EQ8 Experts
The first EQ8 quilt design book was so popular (view now), we decided to create a second one! This book will teach you to design quilts like the professionals! Follow the step-by-step lessons to create eight extraordinary quilts. You will be drawing blocks based on photos, designing a quilt with digital fabric panels, using a mathematical formula and special layouts to create amazing optical illusions, and so much more! Use the knowledge from the techniques you learn and make each quilt your own. After going through these lessons, you’ll feel like a quilt-designing genius!It is not necessary to have the EQ8 Designing Quilts book before purchasing the EQ8 Designing More Quilts book. They are independent of each other and offer unique content and techniques.This 136-page fully illustrated book has a convenient spiral binding that allows pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie flat. Written for EQ8 Windows and Mac users.EQ8$29.95 USDEQ8 Designing More Quilts
EQ8An Illustrated Guide to the EQ8 Library Blocks
This is a fun, uncomplicated book for any EQ8 user. In your busy lifestyle, you probably don’t have the time to sit at the computer and take a long look at every block in the EQ8 Library. This book offers an escape from the computer to a world of inspiration. So between meetings, soccer games or whatever fills your life, flip through the pages of this visually appealing book and simply enjoy the view, or use it to plan the blocks you’ll use in your next quilt.All 6,700+ blocks are organized by category and style, just as they appear in EQ8. Each is named, illustrated and indexed. Use this book to find the blocks you want to use for your next EQ8 project. It’s so easy to use the Block Library Search tools to quickly find the blocks in EQ8.There are up to 42 color blocks per 8.5 x 11 inch page, 216 total pages. Plus it has the popular spiral binding so pages can rotate 360 degrees and lay flat. This book makes a wonderful gift.EQ8$26.95 USDEQ8 Block Library
EQ8- Product Download – Only for owners of EQ8
If you already own EQ8, you can purchase a Migration Kit that allows you to run EQ8 on a PC or a Mac using the license ID and password that came with your original purchase of EQ8. This product does not issue additional activations. If you are currently running EQ8 on two computers, you will need to deactivate one of them in order to activate EQ8 on the new operating system.
To be eligible to purchase a Migration Kit, your EQ8 license must be verified. Click on an option for purchase below. Enter your EQ8 license ID and password, and then click Verify My License.
Click here if you do not know where to find your EQ8 License ID or Password.WindowsEQ8Downloadfrom $24.95 USDEQ8 Migration Kit
WindowsEQ8Download