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 
This is awesome. I would really like to give this a try. I have read about this upgrade and am anxious to try it out. Thank you EQ and Christa!
I would SERIOUSLY LOVE to take EQ8 for a test drive – even better to win it for my very own!!!
Looks like it would be lots of fun.
Wow, I would l Ve a chance to win a copy…just starting to flex my design muscles, so I have been thinking about getting a copy. Thanks EQ for the chance to win one
Would love to have the new one. Thanks.
I’ve never tried EQ, but would love to. I’m retired now so would have the time to learn it thoroughly.
What a wonderful opportunity. It looks like a lot of fun.
I’ve been contemplating upgrading from 7…can’t wait to see what’s new.
I would love to use this to create some paper piece patterns!
It would be wonderful to win a copy. Thanks for the chance to do so. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Would love to try EQ–it looks like fun, and could let me finally design a quilt in enough detail so that I could actually sew it up!
I would love to try a version o eq8 ,it would be so fun to design something of my own!
Would love to be able to design my own Quilts. Thank you foe chance.
My first quilt design will be a “Storm at the sea” for our bed. So I jump into the lottery wheel 🙂
I have used EQ (and loved it) through a number of versions. I don’t remember just when I started. Would love to win a copy of EQ8!
Looks awesome. It would be wonderful to win.
I’d love to win this! I’ve been experimenting with pattern writing recently, but calculating yardage and visualizing the finished product is sometimes tricky! Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve always wanted an EQ program but keep putting it off! It is nice of you to give a chance to win one! Thank you!
Tell them thanks for the opportunity to win EQ8. I have 7 and would love to see the new version!!
Love EQ. Would be great to update.
Thank you for the giveaway Christa and EQ!
I definitely need this.
Would love to try it, looks awesome!
Christa:
You are the ultimate ambassador. You rave about EQ. I’d love to try it.
I love EQ 🙂
This would be a wonderful thing to win.
I have waanted to try this software for so long winning would be awesome.
Making Quilts with small church group for charity.Would be a great way to expand our pool of ideas.Looks like its a great program. God Bless!
Amazing software for quilt designing!
Would love to try my hand at using the new EQ8.
I would love to have this program! I am just starting to design 2 specialty quilts for my sister for her adult children for Christmas next year and this would be the perfect program to have to help me do that! Thank you so much for the chance to win! Happy Holidays! 🙂
I would love to win!
I just started playing with EQ Mini and am in love with it. I can’t wait to upgrade to the more robust version. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a fun opportunity. Would love to try it! Thanks
would be so much fun. Love the program.
Oh this looks awesome! What an exciting giveaway!
I would love to have EQ8.
This version looks so much easier than previous ones. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!
I love to design quilts, I’m the queen of graph paper. When I wear my Lularoe light bulb leggings my husband teases me and says I’m wearing my big quilt idea outfit. I think about getting electric quilt but honestly worry I’m not smart enough to figure it out.
Thank You for this giveaway, Christa. I do all of my quilt designing on graph paper. I would love to upgrade to EQ8.
Thank you for this giveaway Christa. I do al of my quit designing on graph paper. I would love to upgrade to EQ8.
Have always heard that this is the premier quilting software package. I would love to receive a copy and prove how true that statement is!
I would love to win the upgrade. I have EQ7 for PC.
I would love to test drive the new EQ8! Can’t wait to see how it improves over EQ7. Thanks for the opportunity.
I have always wanted this program, now that I no longer work nor care for ill ones, I would have time to work with it.
It looks like an incredible program
It looks like an incredible program.
Love my Mac, but haven’t found great quilt design software … yet 😉 This would be amazing!! Thanks for the opportunity! Cheers!
I have been wanting this software for a long time and was waiting in anticipation of version 8. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hi Christa,
I would love to win a copy of EQ8. My old version doesn’t communicate well with my printer anymore. I have used it for years to generate patterns for charity quilts and need a more recent version to continue. Thanks!
Looking forward to the new version!