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Friday, September 2, 2011

The Electric Quilt Company launches My EQ Boutique.com and a Giveaway Opportunity

The Electric Quilt Company has launched a new site called My EQ Boutique.com, where anyone (even non-EQ users) can have fun with EQ designs, created by a variety of talented designers, using free software that allows you to print patterns at any size!


This tool is really targeted for users that do not have EQ software, but I also see that many EQ users will also enjoy this tool, and want to purchase patterns that are available on this site (and more patterns are being added all the time).  For current EQ users, when you are looking at purchasing patterns from this boutique, do be sure to read the notes on each pattern before you purchase.  Some designs are taken from EQ software that you may already have, yet many are patterns only available thru this boutique.  And, if you have EQ7 you can add a link to your MyEQBoutique software to be able to pull these designs into your EQ software and incorporate it into your own customized designs.

Patterns at this site are designed by: Angie Padilla, Pearl P. Pereira, Judy Martin, Marsha McCloskey and many other designers too.  I also like that the patterns are well organized and easy to find in categories of new designs, by designer, by type or skill level, theme, or complete list of products.  Patterns also come with sewing instructions where applicable, and template, foundation, and rotary-cutting versions of the patterns all at your fingertips.  Very easy, fun and totally inspiring.

You do need to create an account and log in to be able to download free patterns or purchase patterns.  And, the first time you download a pattern you will also be given a link to download free software for a copy of the MyEQBoutique software that will allow you to print, organize all of your patterns from this boutique, get quilting insights and more. 

The website and software is very easy to use.  And amazing how easy it is to download new patterns and they automatically load into your MyEQBoutique software.  

My personal recommendation, for new users, is to create an account at MyEQBoutique.com and visit the  Free Downloads.  Click on Fabulous Ohio Stars.  Click Add to Cart and go thru the steps to order and download this free design.  You will also be given a link to install the MyEQBoutique.com software, as well as a link to download this free pattern (download after you have the software installed on your computer.

I hope I've inspired you to go check out the new MyEQBoutique.com.  They also have a good  FAQ page

Ok, now for the giveaway.  The Electric Quilt Company is the sponsor of this giveaway and the winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to MyEQBoutique.com.  Want to win this prize?  Simply follow any of these options and leave one comment to let me know what you did:
1)  Create an account with MyEQBoutique.com and sign up for their newsletter.
2)  Download one of the free patterns and software from MyEQBoutique.com
3) Let me know your favorite pattern that you found, or favorite designer, at this site.
4) For Facebook users, "Like" Electric Quilt

Deadline to enter this giveaway is:  Saturday, September 10th.  SewCalGal will randomly select a winner and update this post on Sunday, September 11th.

Want more chances to win collections from MyEQBoutique.com? Visit the Boutique Contest Page.

https://www.myeqboutique.com

Winner Announcement (9/11):  Jo (Warm Fuzzies)


43 comments:

Melissa said...

I like EQ on Facebook

ritainalaska said...
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Tennye said...

Thank you for this information, I have downloaded it and I look forward to playing with it.

suemac said...

I have a Mac hence no EQ. I use Quilt Pro.

Jackie said...

I "Like" EQ on Facebook. Thanks for the giveaway!

Ariane said...

I signed up for the newsletter and created an account!!!

Ariane said...

I downloaded a pattern, Ohio star!!!

Ariane said...

I like EQ on Facebook!!

Ariane said...

I love the pieced star by Judy Martin. The spiky stars, Ohio stars etc. I don't do slot of appliqué. I like pieced, or foundation pieced blocks!!

BeachQuilter said...

I just downloaded the Ohio Star...I can't wait for some quiet time to play!

Kathy said...

I liked Electric Quilt on facebook.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I have created an account and signed up for their newletter. Thanks for letting me know about this great sitee :)

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

My favorite pattern is Year of Flowers by Regina Grewe.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I liked EQ on FB

Anonymous said...

I liked EQ on my FB! Thanks for letting all know about this!

quiltingnana said...

I like EQ on facebook

Miss Hillbilly said...

Thank you for sharing this. I did make an account and I downloaded the Ohio star. I am going to try them soon. I am anxious to try some tiny quilts and I might just use these blocks!

PDXPam said...

I created an account and signed up for their newsletter..

Jo said...

I created an account, and signed up for the newsletter. I am so awful at using the computer I still have not figured out how to use EQ6 properly and have been trying for years but just can't get it. Needles to say I never bothered to get EQ7. ( I know this is me not the programs) Hopefully I will be able to figure this out because it looks like great fun

Kathy said...

I created an account, but I am having trouble downloading the free patterns. I also signed up for the e-mail and confirmed that.

Kathy said...

I like the Manhattan quilt by Blue Mountain Designs.

sewfunquilts said...

Great info.....you are always on top of everything. Thanks for keeping us informed all the time.

Paula Ganyard said...

I created an account, signed up for the newsletter and downloaded the free pattern. Looks like a great tool. thanks for the giveaway.

sharon said...

I love the New York Beauty by Karen K Stone! Thanks for the info on this great site!

Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet said...

Heading in that direction, thanks for the head's up!

æble said...

I like EQ on facebook. Great giveaway.

Susan said...

I created an account, signed up for the newsletter, downloaded the software and Baltimore Liberty Leaves is my favorite.

Susan said...

and liked it on Facebook.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I have created an account, downloaded the software and free patterns and like EQ on FB. Thanks!

Teresa Quilts said...

I have liked them on Facebook, signed up for an account. Thanks!

ritainalaska said...

i seems i forgot to say 'i created an account and signed up for their newsletter, downloaded their software and the ohio stars free pattern, really like the sunbonnnet sue program, and am a fb fan' and thanx for the giveaway!

Nancy D. said...

Thanks for sharing this! I signed up and installed the software and got the free download. What a great idea!

Cheryl Greenleaf said...

I created an account at My EQ Boutique.com and registered for their newsletter using cgreenleaf2(at)earthlink(dot)net

Cheryl Greenleaf said...

I downloaded, installed and linked Fabulous Ohio Stars to EQ7.

Cheryl Greenleaf said...

I really liked Variable Stars by Judy Martin. I just beginning and am deathly afraid of applique.

Cheryl Greenleaf said...

I already "Like" Electric Quilt on Facebook.

Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I created an account!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I downloaded the free pattern

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Picking a favorite is impossible. I know one I'm really attracted to is Ahead of the Curve

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I already like Electric Quilt on FB

Jen said...

I signed up for an account and for their newsletter!

Jen said...

I liked them on FB!

Jen said...

I sure do love the cupcake pattern by Erin McMorris. Too cute!