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Friday, December 9, 2011

Win a copy of the #1 Software for Quilters: Electric Quilt / EQ7

Did you know that EQ7 was voted the #1 software for quilters, in the Golden Quilter Awards for 2011 and in 2010 EQ6 was voted the #1 software for quilters?  Clearly, the Electric Quilt Company has excellent software tools that are loved by many quilters throughout the world!


EQ7 is a modern quilting tool with extensive functionality and superior quality.  It can help you select colors and fabrics, determine fabric requirements, easily change a design from one size to another, add sashing and borders to blocks and more.  The possibilities are endless.

Actually, many award winning quilt designers use EQ software too!  But, even if you don't aspire to be such a quilter, you can have fun  with EQ7.  Heck, you can even use this software to not just design quilts, but some have used it to design their gardens, room layouts and more.  You can even use it to create designs to print on fabric, create your own quilt labels, or even use it to create flyers or images for your blog, greeting cards, etc..

SewCalGal  highly recommends EQ7 and also encourages new EQ users to take advantage of free online lessons , free videos available on EQ's site and those on YouTube, as well as the EQ6  lesson books that are also a great learning resource and are on sale.


Want to win a copy of EQ7?  To enter, all you need to do is simply leave a comment on this post.  A winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday.  Just be sure I have a way to contact you. 
Do you want to earn extra entries to increase your chance of winning?  Please leave a comment for each of the following extra entries you want to claim, and let me know in your comment which extra entry you are claiming:

1) On Facebook, go "like" Electric Quilt and leave a comment under my post about this giveaway on their wall.
2) Subscribe to the EQ Newsletter
3) Follow or subscribe to the EQ blog 
4) Be a follower of SewCalGal

Also, don't overlook an opportunity to win other prizes and have fun in the Blog Hop Party with Quilting Gallery.  Visit Quilting Gallery tomorrow, where this giveaway and giveaways on many other blogs will be listed for you to visit and have a chance at winning oodles of prizes and have fun.
Blog Hop Party





Logo: Quilting Gallery



Lastly, looking for great Christmas gift ideas?  Be sure to check out the  Electric Quilt site as they have many wonderful products that make for great Christmas gifts:
EQ Gift Ideas
Quilt Design Wizard is truly perfect for computer novices. While not as robust as EQ7, it is still a fun tool to design quilts in.  And, EQ Printables are one of the absolute best printables on the market. You can print from your home printer to this media to create quilts, wallhangings, pillows, and more. 
Quiltng Designs and Newsprint
I'll admit my personal dream is to have the entire collection of EQ's Quilting Designs.  This very reasonable software can be used within EQ6/EQ7 to plan out quilting designs on your projects, and it is also very easy to print and transfer your design to your quilt, scaled for a template for free-motion quilting.  Oh, I can't wait to share more on how this works.  Love it. 

EQ Companion Books, and various EQ Add-on software packages would also make great gifts.  Ok, I now have my Christmas Wish list ready to give to Santa!



Lastly, I want to announce the winner of last weeks' giveaway for MyMemories Software Suite was randomly selected when my DH picked #37.  Who is 37?  Congratulations to Marianne



UPDATE TO THIS POST:

 I want to announce the winner of the copy of EQ7. The winner is: VickiT


487 comments:

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emmy said...

Have read many positive reviews and comments about EQ. Thank you for the giveaway and I am a follower.

Tracey @ The Peony Teacup said...

I am a follower ;)

Tracey @ The Peony Teacup said...

I like EQ on FB and left a comment too :)

marilyn said...

I'd love a chance to win. I like EQ on Facebook and left a comment under your comment. I'm afraid that once I get EQ I might stop quilting and just start playing on the computer, that's why I haven't bought it for myself yet. I have the quilt design wizard and that is a fun enough toy! Thanks EQ for a chance to win.

Tracey @ The Peony Teacup said...

I am subscribed to the EQ newsletter

Colleen said...

I've thought about getting EQ for a long time! I'd love to win. Thanks!

Snoodles said...

I'd love to have another Modern Quilting Tool! It sounds like a wonderful resource!

Snoodles said...

I added a comment below your post on the EQ wall...I forgot that it wouldn't show my avatar! LOL If you click on it, tho, it takes you to my page!

Snoodles said...

I subscribed to the EQ newsletters!

Snoodles said...

I'm a happy follower!

Paula said...

I would love love love to have a chance to win the eq 7. I am a follower of your blog. I am now signing up for the eq newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity. Quilty Hugs, Paula

Stitchee said...

Have been wanting to use EQ for awhile now. Appreciate review.

Stitchee said...

Have been wanting to use EQ for awhile now. Appreciate review.

Newbie Jen said...

I am facinated by this program, and would love a free copy!

Newbie Jen said...

Ok, I liked the page on Facebook....

Newbie Jen said...

And I follow your blog...

janequiltsslowly said...

Not using EQ yet so maybe this will get me started. I'm afraid that all I'll do is design virtual quilts, not the real ones!

Miss Hillbilly said...

Yes, I would for sure want a chance to win this!!! Thank you so much!

Miss Hillbilly said...

I am a new subscriber to their newsletter.

Miss Hillbilly said...

I follow you :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome program. I have EQ7 and I love it, I learn a bit more every day. I would love to win it for my friend, she would be over the moon to have it herself too. I'm going to follow you, took the free motion pledge already. Anita from the Netherlands.

Anonymous said...

this would be awesome to win this. thank you for a chance. Janita

Lassenkid@yahoo.com said...

Thank you for the information on EQ7. I have been quilting for several years now and wanted to know how EQ7 performs. You've answered several of my questions and given me a resource to learn more about the program. Thank you for posting this article.

Beth said...

I could find so many uses for EQ7. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. I'm one of your followers.

Beth said...

I just signed up for the EQ newsletter.

Teresa said...

Thanks for the chance to win.

Teresa said...

I am a Follwer

Fran said...

I have been dreaming of EQ since I first saw a review of it & think it is the most amazing software program. Thanks for a fantastic giveaway.

Fran said...

I'm signed up to the EQ newsletter, thanks.

Fran said...

I follow your blog. Thanks again!

Unknown said...

Oh I would love to win this so bad...I just wanted you to know that I subscribed to the EQ newsletter

Unknown said...

Hi I have been trying to join the EQ7 blog but it is saying there is a problem with it at the moment..so I will try again in a little bit..

Purl Buttons said...

I just subscribed to the newsletter.

Purl Buttons said...

I "liked" and commented.

Purl Buttons said...

I follow SewCal!

Purl Buttons said...

I subscribed to the EQ blog.

Deonn said...

What a wonderful Giveaway! I have EQ6, and am hoping for EQ7 from Santa... or maybe from this hop! I had no idea that EQ had made Quilt Design Wizard - how wonderful, and accessible! I must tell my sisters!

Deonn said...

I'm a follower!

Sue said...

Wow, what a great giveaway! Would love to win! Now to look around your blog...

Sheila said...

I am still using EQ4 and would love to upgrade. Thanks for the generous opportunity!

Head Ov Metal said...

This software looks fabulous!

Sheila said...

I have 'liked' EQ on FB and left a comment on your post.

Head Ov Metal said...

I subscribe to their newsletter and follow the EQ blog.

Sheila said...

I already subscribe to the EQ newsletter.

Sheila said...

I already subscribe to the EQ blog.

Sheila said...

I already subscribe to your blog through Reader, but went ahead and 'follow'ed through email. Thanks for all the opportunities!

Carrie P. said...

I watched the video and it is fascinating. I think it would be great to win this giveaway. Thanks for a chance.
I am a follower of your blog.

Carrie P. said...

I now subscribe to EQ newsletter.

Carrie P. said...

I now subscribe to EQ blog.

Laura said...

I'm drooloing... Commented on fb and liked em

Laura said...

I follow your blog

LeAnne said...

I have had EQ since the beginning but I don't have 7 yet. Would love to upgrade.

LeAnne said...

I posted a comment on your Facebook post.

LeAnne said...

A already subscribe to the EQ newsletter so I guess I've done that part.

LeAnne said...

I am now a follower of EQ's blog. Hope I don't get accused of stalking EQ the Mouse.

LeAnne said...

I'm also already a follower of SewCal Gal.

Mom C said...

Oh yes, I'd love to have that program. I'm still in the pencil and paper age when designing quilts and although I can envision what I'm trying to do, the outcome is always a surprise because I don't have accurate measurements and colors. I can see where it would be nice from the getgo. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Mom C said...

PS I'm a follower.

Unknown said...

I'm a follower of your blog!

Barb Neiwert said...

I am a Follower of SewCalGal - great blog, btw. I look forward to it each week.

Barb Neiwert said...

I'm all signed up for the EQ Newsletter

Barb Neiwert said...

And I'm following the EQ Blog

Barb Neiwert said...

And I posted a comment under your Wall post on the EQ Facebook page!

doni said...

I use (when I think of it!) EQ5. It's so easy - I always wonder why I don't use it more!! Would love to 'join the 21st century!!'

doni @ Oregon Coast

French 75 said...

Wow, what a generous giveaway. I would love to give the EQ a try. I usually use graph paper and pencil, but EQ could add some inspiration.

Melinda said...

Great giveaway! I have Design Quilt Wizard but it has some limitations when you are creating your own blocks. Love it though!

Melinda said...

Liked and commented on EQ at FB!

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic opportunity - Happy Holidays!

lksanner15672@yahoo.com

Joanie's Trendy Quilts said...

I would love to have EQ7! I have EQ5 and love using it but like some of the newer features of EQ7. So now I will hope to win! I was already a follower of EQ. I did all requirements as requested. Now I will go about the business hoping I win!!

Ranch Wife said...

Oh Wow! I would really believe in Santa again if this ended up under my tree! LOL. Thank you for the opportunity to put my name in the hat.

RenoRx (Watch Meesh Run) said...

Sweet, I'm a follower now ;)

The Spiritual Existential Nihilist said...

Looks great - I'd love to check it out and try it.

kelly o! said...

Wow!! What a terrific giveaway!

I've just subscribed to the EQ Blog - now to head over there and check out the archives!

k

kelly o! said...

I'm now on the EQ newsletter email list!

Thanks for hosting a wonderful giveaway!!

Shelina said...

Lots of competition, but I would be happy to put my name in the hat anyway.

Sand and Sunshine said...

Thanks!!!! I did everything, did I need to comment about each thing??

Anonymous said...

I have 1-2-3 Quilt and follow the blog and newsletter

Lindsay Conner said...

Oh yeay, I would love to win EQ7! Thanks for the chance

RobbieJoy said...

Wow, I am so loving this Blog Hop! I'm seeing so many new ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!

Manda said...

Great giveaway thanks! I am a follower :)

Manda said...

eq newsletter subscriber

Lindsay Conner said...

I Like EQ on Facebook and left a comment under your post!

Lindsay Conner said...

I also subscribe to the EQ blog

Lindsay Conner said...

New follower of your blog!

Lynne said...

Thanks for such a great opportunity! It's past time to upgrade from EQ5!

Love your blog!

Linda V said...

I sure would love to win this!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Linda
http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/

Charlotte said...

Oooh me please

Charlotte said...

I follow on google reader

SJSM said...

I just became a follower

SJSM said...

I signed up for the EQ newsletter

SJSM said...

I signed up for EQ blog.

In stitches and seams said...

I am a SewCalGal follower

Mary W Quilts said...

Awesome giveaway! I am a follower. Thanks, Mary

karamino said...

Would love to win this, thank you!

Sheila said...

I would love to have this software it looks amazing. I am a follower and have signed up for the EQ newsletter.thanks

Marilyn said...

EQ7 sounds wonderful. I would love the opportunity to own it and use it.

Marilyn said...

And I follow your blog.

Angie in SoCal said...

Would love to win EQ7. I have EQ4 right now and is most helpful.

Marcia W. said...

We liked on FB and left a comment under your post as Marcia and Margaret- the butterfly avatar.

Marcia W. said...

I follow sewcalgal

Catskill Quilter said...

Very exciting giveaway!

Marcia W. said...

Thank you for the chance to win EQ7. I know that I will enjoy learning and using this package. I like your suggestion about quilting motifs, as that is where I need help.

@pril said...

This would be so neat to try.

Catskill Quilter said...

I am a happy regular follower of your blog!

@pril said...

I've been a follower for a while.

Catskill Quilter said...

I like EQ on Facebook but could not find your comment or a place to comment...bummer!

The Village Queen said...

Love to have EQ7, thanks for the chance! I also signed up for thier newsletter.

The Village Queen said...

Im a follower!

katie said...

I would love to win EQ .. I would spend hours playing and hopefully make all those fun creations.

Billye said...

I would LOVE to win it! Thanks for the opportunity to try.

Shannon Wallace said...

WOW...I think I could really use this (since I am not very creative)! Thank you for a generous giveaway!

Shannon Wallace said...

I am a faithful follower!

Lee D said...

oh i have this on my Christmas wish list...fingers crossed.

TheAccidentalCrafter said...

Oh wow, I've been wanting to try the software out, not that there is anything wrong with using graph paper and coloured pencils. But this would be an excellent tool. Thanks for the chance.

hueisei said...

Thx for the chance to win ^^v

hueisei said...

Following your blog via GFC...

Unknown said...

Would love to win this for my Mom! I love EQ!

Lesley said...

I'm a follower. This is an amazing giveaway! I've seen what others can do with it. Thanks for the chance!

conny's quilts en creaties said...

Awesome give away you have, thnaks for this opportunity! I just became a follower.I am participant in this give away too, so you might visit my blog too. Kind greetings from the Netherlands.

Janet said...

I'd love to win EQ7 - thanks for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

I subscribe followers by email

Unknown said...

I am new follower

Jennifer said...

would love to win this! thanks

Michal Erika said...

Thanks for the chance to win this software.

Michal Erika said...

Thanks for the chance to win this software.

beaquilter said...

hey, you are giving away EQ7! me too, we TWO lucky girls! :-)

Sand and Sunshine said...

I commented on your post on Facebook.

Sand and Sunshine said...

I subscribed to their newsletter.

Sand and Sunshine said...

I'm your follower and this would have to be the greatest Christmas giveaway for a quilter ever!

Sand and Sunshine said...

I signed up to follow EQ's blog, but their link didn't work for me so instead I did it through my blogger reader. Thanks for offering such an amazing giveaway.

Rachel Bates said...

followed EQ on facebook

Rachel Bates said...

commented on your post on facebook EQ

Rachel Bates said...

followed EQ website two or three ways because it was confusing.

Rachel Bates said...

followed your blog

Furball Farm Quilting said...

Gotta be in it to win it! I'd love to be able to "tinker" with EQ7. I can see a lot of lost hours coming up if I were to win it. Thanks for a great snapshot of the product and other EQ gift ideas.

Mary Jerz said...

Would love this! Thank you for the giveaway. I also just became a follower!

JustPam said...

I like EQ on FB and posted a comment under your post

JustPam said...

I subscribe to the EQ newsletter

JustPam said...

I think I am following their blog-got an error message one way and tried another and didn't get the error.

JustPam said...

I follow your blog

bohemiannie! art said...

Cool prize! Merry Christmas!

Jsoosay said...

I haven't used eq for a long time. I used to love it.

Jsoosay said...

I follow your blog.

maryc said...

Great post! I would love to win this awesome software.

Sewing Miles of Smiles said...

Awesome giveaway - would love to have it.

Sewing Miles of Smiles said...

I follow you already.

Sharon I said...

I would love to have EQ7 I have hear great things about it

Anonymous said...

My quilting friend has been telling me how much she loves her EQ5. I was skeptical until I saw the quilts she has designed with it! Wishing I had it now. Belinda (barnmace@msn.com)

Bright Angel said...

I "Liked" and commented on the EQ post on FB!

Bright Angel said...

I am suubscribed to EQ blog via RSS.

Bright Angel said...

I am a follower of your blog! Thank you for the great giveaway! :)

Bright Angel said...

I signed up for their newsletter! :)

Eden said...

Cool! I was planning on following the blog so I could keep up with the FMQ challenge next year. No I also have a chance at some awesome software! Just what I need something to make it even easier to design new quilts I don't have time to make!

Sheryl F. said...

I would love to win this. Fan4may at aol dot com

Sheryl F. said...

I am a subscriber to the EQ newsletter. Fan4may at aol dot com

Sheryl F. said...

I am now a follower of SewCalGal. Fan4may at aol dot com

Sonja Threadgill Nelson said...

I am a follower of SewCalGal. Happy Holidays!

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Terry@ a quilting blog said...

I'm a new follower of your blog.
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Would love to be the winner of this amazing software!!! Thanks for a chance at the generous giveaway!
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

Carolyn said...

OMG!!! I asked Santa for this but I don't think he'll be leaving it under the tree!!! EQ is on my permanent wish list!

Anonymous said...

I would love to design my own blocks with E-Q

StitchingBahma said...

Already a follower and would love to win this. Gonna become blog follower next. Thanks!

Kristy QP said...

What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kristy QP said...

I'm a follower :)

Mrs.Pickles said...

I am a follower of yours :)

Just Sew Sue said...

I'm a sew cal gal follower.

Teje said...

Hi! I would love that EQ! I like to learn new things with the computer and that seems to be very interesting!
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tich said...

No 374 - need lots of fingers and toes to cross. I am a follower! Thanks for a fantastic giveaway!

Michele said...

I would love to win EQ7

Maria Kievit said...

Liked EQ on facebook, signed up for the newsletter, and would love a chance to win the software.

Allycat Creations said...

I subscribe to EQ

Wendy said...

I've never used EQ, but would love a chance to try it!

Cheri said...

Thanks for the great chance.

Cheri said...

Thanks for the great chance.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I'm entering for a friend. I have EQ and love it.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I like EQ on FB

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I subscribe to the EQ newsletter

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I follow EQ Blog

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I follow Sew Cal Gal blog

Katie said...

How fun!

Shannon said...

I am interested in trying out this cool software. I think it would be fun to make a quilt o the computer first. Thank you!

supersara20 said...

I want this soooo much!

Heather said...

I am already a follower and I'd love to try EQ

Pat Hersl said...

Have had an older version for some time now. It's time to upgrade.

Wendy said...

Just Liked EQ on FB!

Angie said...

Wow. I am so excited! Thanks for sharing.

Angie said...

I am also a follower. Thanks!

Lisa Cox said...

I'm subscribed to EQ

Lisa Cox said...

I would love to win this!

Lisa Cox said...

I Liked EQ on Facebook, and commented under your post

Cherise said...

Hello! Thanks for a great giveaway! Happy Holidays! :)

Cherise said...

I 'like' Electric Quilt on FB and left you a comment! :)

Cherise said...

I'm already subscribed to the EQ newsletter! :)

Cherise said...

I already follow the EQ blog! :)

Cherise said...

I'm already a follower of you! :)

Jenniffier said...

I get the newsletter

Jenniffier said...

I follow your blog!

Carolyn said...

What an awesome giveaway! I would love a chance to win.

Thank you! :0)

Carolyn said...

I am already a happy follower of your blog and on FB. :0)

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