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 
It would great to check this program that everyone talks about.
This would be so awesome to win!
What a great giveaway. I’ve been drawing patterns by hand on paper. This would be so much easier and addictive. Hugs
I want in! Love EQ!!
Oh man! This would be an amazing Christmas present for myself!! I’ve always wanted the EQ software to design quilts, but it’s always been just outside my budget. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I had versions 1 -5! I always had so much fun using EQ. Would love to play with EQ again!
It was interesting to hear about the story of the people who “created” EQ. I’ve been interested for years, and to hear how they are committed to a great product for their customers makes me want one even more. Thanks for adding me to the list to win a copy!
I love to design my own quilts even if is only to adapt a pattern to a different size. This would do much faster than graph paper
I would really love to have this new software. I can see many benefits for using it.
This seems like a true must have. fingers are crossed.
EQ8 sounds like an excellent creative tool! It’s exciting to ponder the ease of exploring multiple design options using EQ8, as opposed to my crayons and graph paper. Thanks for the product info and opportunity to be considered for the giveaway.
I have EQ7 and love creating new quilt blocks with it. I would love to win the EQ8 and continue my journey learning new techniques for creating quilt blocks.
It would be a great addition fpr my quilting, it looks great..
Would love the opportunity to learn EQ8!
It would be fun to design quilt patterns and EQ8 would be just the perfect software to help! And it does the math for you! Yes!!
Happy Holidays, Christa! I’d love to have EQ8 to help “design down” my fabric stash! 😂
I am also impressed that the owners waited to upgrade until there was a real need for it. This is a great giveaway.
I am a mac user. I bought EQ 7 mini but, never really used it. part of me didn’t quite grasp how to use it and the instructions are not detailed enough.
I would like to try again
Thanks. I can’t wait to see this.
I use my EQ7 whenever I design my quilts. It’s a great tool for anyone who wants to design their own quilts. An upgrade to EQ8 would be a plus for me. Thank you for all you do.
I so want to upgrade my EQ7. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity
I have always wanted this software. I love quilting and computers and I think it would be a fun design tool.
EQ8 looks like a great tool! Thank you for chance to win.
Thank you for the chance. It would be a new adventure for me and would be fun.
I would really like to try EQ8 and try designing my own quilts. Thanks so much.
I’ve been a faithful EQ user since the beginning and have version 7. It would be great to update to EQ8, but I need to watch my pennies as I am retired now.
EQ8 would be a great tool to try for designing quilts. I’d be happy to not have to do the Quilty math.
I would love to win EQ8. Thank you for this opportunity!
i have a brand new computer just waiting for EQ8 so I can make beautiful quilts.
A great giveaway! I’ve been thinking about getting the EQ7, the EQ8 would be a better choice.
Would love to learn how to use this new quilt software–would be fun to learn new techniques in creating quilts, wallhangings, etc.!
looking forward to seeing new version
I have EQ7. Would love to upgrade.
I would love this!
This is on my wishlist! I want to design my own quilts and I know this would be the answer for me.
Wow!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I do not own EQ7, but I have heard great raves about it! What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you, Susan
I can only imagine the fun and creativity the EQ8 would enable!!
It is time for me to begin using my computer to help design new quilts. Please pick me.
I’ve been wanting to try this program for a long time. It would be great to win. Thanks!
It is so awesome!!! Would love to try it out!
What a great giveaway. This is a product that I’d love to try. Thanks for the opportunity.
What a great giveaway–thanks!
I’ve always wanted this software! Santa- I’ve been good this year!
I’ve always wanted this software! Santa – I’ve been good this year!
I enjoy your blog and your great tips.
I’ve been looking at this software for a long time. Maybe I’ll get lucky with EQ8
As a newbie, planning and envisioning what things will look like are my biggest challenges. Would love to move from pencil, paper and picturing (3 “p”s) quilts in my head to an a more visual electronic approach.
Wow! What a wonderful giveaway! I want to win!!!
Christa, what a fabulous giveaway. I would be over the moon with EQ8. EQ has been on my wish list since I started quilting a few years ago. Thanks for the opportunity.