Have you heard the great news? After years of patiently waiting, a new version of Electric Quilt software was released, just in time for Christmas! I’m sure you are all busy with your holiday shopping so here’s a fabulous gift you could win for yourself!!
Click here to learn more about EQ8!
Meet EQ8, with an updated interface, new features, and the same great capabilities you’ve come to know!
I have to share a fun behind the scenes story. Back in 2016 when I met the owners Dean and Penny for the first time while teaching at EQ Academy, I was impressed not only with their business sense, but it was heartwarming to see how much they cared about their customers. I asked if they would be releasing an updated version of the software since the previous version, EQ7 had been launched way back in 2010.
Even those these images say “coming soon” they are actually here now!!!
Dean’s answer really impressed me. He told me that he’d only release a new version if there was a market need for it. He said he didn’t want to follow in the footsteps the big software companies who release new versions year after year just so they could gouge their customers. He wanted to make sure that any new product the company created had enough value to justify the cost.
I love how thoughtful they were with releasing this software. Those who already own EQ6 or EQ7 can upgrade to the version at a lower cost, and those who haven’t ever owned it before can easily purchase and download it online without having to wait for anything to arrive in the mail.
This is my favorite thing about EQ8!
I’ve recently installed my version of EQ8 and just started designing new projects for upcoming patterns and online classes. So far it’s even easier to use than EQ7 and the interface is much more intuitive.
Once you start using this software, it will be hard to design without it!
Your Chance to Win!
My friends over at Electric Quilt are generously giving away a copy of EQ8. It comes both in PC and Mac versions and both version also include a comprehensive help manual already installed in the software.
This giveaway is open through the end of the month, November 30, 2017 and is open to all. Simply leave a comment on this post and I’ll choose one at random and notify the winner via email.
Christa Quilts 
What a great giveaway! I would love to win this. 😍💙
I love being creative and designing. I see EQ8 as the perfect avenue to be creative beyond graph paper and pencil.
I have EQ5 and would love to have a newer version. Thank you for the chance to win.
I would love the EQ8! Love designing my own quilts and this would be a wonderful tool!
I would love to design my own quilts with EQ8. I am a fan of your free motion quilting!
I have always thought this would be fantastic to own and use, but I cannot afford to buy.
I could really use software to help when designing my quilts. It seems great for determining fabrics and colors, which is the hardest part for me…I mean I can match fabric collections, but my leftover scraps are a different story! Thanks for giving us all an opportunity to win!
I would love to win
I have 7, having the upgrade would be wonderful.
I would love to use EQ8 to design quilts!
I think it would be an incredible learning experience to use this system.
I would love EQ8.i have recently started looking at ways to design charity quilts. Paper and pencil leave a lot to be desired. I thought EQ was only for PCs and I am a Mac person.
Would love it! Thanks for this opportunity.
Just love the program, quilting is so relaxing, just love to see the faces when they recieve the quilts I make for them, so much fun
Thanks for a chance to win the EQ8. It is on my wish list but I don’t think I’ve been that good. 🙂
Would love to have a copy of EQ8 to try out.
I have been really curious about this software. I’d love to win a copy!
What a great tool for quilters. I often struggle with amounts of fabric because I NEVER follow a pattern I always remake it, or create my own. This would be a great addition to creating beautiful quilts✂️✂️
Winning this great giveaway would be sweet. Thanks for the opportunity.
I have always wanted to try EQ. This would be so fun to win!
Love your Blog !
I can hardly wait to use EQ8. Merry Christmas!
I would love to upgrade to EQ8 for Christmas!
I have EQ7, which I enjoy, but EQ8 would be even more fun.
Would love to try this! Have been eyeing it every time I go into a fabric store..
Two years ago I was introduced to quilting. I found your lessons and blogs Christa and oh they keep me excited for more. I have seen what the EQ7 can do and feel comfortable around that program but alas it does not belong to me. I can only dream of EQ8. Happy dreams!
The new EQ8 looks great. I have an older version but it would be nice to upgrade.
It would be a very cool thing to try out…I’ve heard many good things about it.
Thank You so very much for the chance to win EQ8. I can hardly wait to work with this program.
I would love a new version of EQ!! It would so help keep me organized.
I would love to try this!
I have relied on others for quilt patterns so far since I am a relatively new quilter but the thought of designing my own quilt blocks and quilts intrigues me for sure! If this EQ8 is as great as it sounds, then count me IN. I would love to win it and see what I can do! Thanks for the hope of winning!
I always draw my quilts on graph paper. This would be much easier!
Looks like there are interesting changes.
i have EQ7 but it is on old computers…… may need the full new program or just an upgrade!!!
i haven’t been able to use it for a while and may need to brush up lots!!!
I’m excited to see how this program can help me in my future quilting projects. I need something more. Maybe this is Kay what I need to create new designs.
I’d love to try EQ8! Thanks for the chance!
This software has been on my wish list for a long, long time! I think with the new release I may just have to finally grab it.
I have EQ7 and love it. Upgrading to EQ8 would be fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win
Would love to try EQ8! Thanks for the chance to win.
Christa,
I have EQ7 and would love to upgrade to the new version. You are, as always, an inspiration. We have been missing you at LVMQG but your career comes first. Love and good wishes for the season to you and yours.
Regina
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to lean EQ8
Wow! There are a lot of new features that I could really use. So pick my name!!!
Karen Brauer on Etsy
Would be a lovely gift that i would love to win… Thanks to EQ and you for the chance…
I have always wanted one but couldn’t justify spending the money when other things were more important.
I have an older version of EQ. I’m interested in trying this new one.
A very generous giveaway, many thanks!
Isn’t technology wonderful. It lets the imagination soar.
I would love to start designing my own quilts and EQ8 would be a perfect gift to myself for Christmas. Thanks for the opportunity to win, Christa.
Thank you for the giveaway. The EQ8 sounds fabulous.