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Friday, January 4, 2013

Judy Martin Star Power Software and Giveaway

One can never spot too many stars in the sky, just as one can never have too many quilts with stars on them.  Thus, I hope you can understand why I was excited when I learned that the Electric Quilt Company introduced a new add-on for EQ7, at Fall Quilt Market 2012, called Star Power.


Star Power provides EQ7 users an additional 110 star blocks and 17 EQ Projects, that contain 61 quilt designs!



These blocks, like all blocks designed in EQ7, can be combined to design your own quilts, and other projects, resulting in an endless number of possible designs using stars!



Requires EQ7 software. 110 blocks and 61 quilts to use in your EQ7! Plus, piecing diagrams for every block and quilt!
Block Piecing Diagrams organized by:
Alternate Blocks
Evening Stars
Exquisite Stars

Other Stars

Rising Stars
Shimmering Stars
Simple Stars
Turkey Tracks

Wandering Stars

Quilt Piecing Diagrams



Are you seeing the possibilities with Judy Martin's Star Power designs?  

I'm wanting to use Judy's Star designs to create a Modern Quilt Design that incorporates a few star blocks, for a Patriotic theme quilt.  I still need to play with my design, but I thought you may want to see a sneak peek.  EQ7 and the new Judy Martin Star Power software is really fun to use and the design possibilities are endless.

I think a Modern Quilt design with Judy's stars would be a fun quilt to make and one that would show off beautiful free-motion quilting. What do you think?   Of course, I can also think how fun it would be to use this add-on to create clip art, blog headers, Facebook profile images, greeting cards and more.  What would you like to create with it?


http://electricquilt.com/

http://electricquilt.com/online-shop/judy-martin-star-power/
http://doyoueq.com/
http://doyoueq.com/blog/
My EQ Boutique


Did I mention a giveaway?


The Electric Quilt Company is sponsoring a giveaway for  Public followers of SewCalGal.  Simply leave a message on this post to let me know you are interested in winning a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software.  Winners should currently have EQ7 or plan on purchasing EQ software as the Judy Martin Star Power software package is an add-on software package for EQ7.


Want an extra entry?

For those on Facebook, "like" Electric Quilt's page and leave a comment on their page letting them know SewCalGal sent you.  Come back here and leave a 2nd comment, to claim this extra entry.

SewCalGal will randomly select a winner and announce next Friday.




I'm also late in announcing the winner of a previous  Fun Friday Giveaway sponsored by Craftsy.
Craftsy donated a Mystery Gift Package from Craftsy, with an estimated $100+ value and will feature a combination of fat quarters, charm packs, and design rolls.  But, as they are shipping this prize directly to the winner, SewCalGal also needs to honor their requirement that the winner of this giveaway be based in the US or Canada. 




The Random Number generator was used to select a winner, as always.  It is an easy to use tool that allow the number of entries to be used to identify a winner.



Congratulations to lucky #85 - Allison


An email will be sent today to Allison to let her know. I need to get her mailing info to confirm she wants to claim this prize.  If, I don't hear back from Allison within 3 days I will randomly select another winner.

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160 comments:

Nonnie said...

I have EQ7 and love it; so the addition of JUDY MARTIN soft ware would be a useful and fun addition. I love her quilt patterns.

Thank you for the giveaway.

Nonnie said...

Sorry forgot to leave contact information

nonniequiltingdreams@gmail.com


thanks again
Nonnie

Nonnie said...

I have EQ7 and love it; so the addition of JUDY MARTIN soft ware would be a useful and fun addition. I love her quilt patterns.

Thank you for the giveaway.

Nessy said...

I´m interested in winning a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software- Thanks.
soynessy@gmail.com

Vroomans' Quilts said...

I have EQ7 and would love to have this Software addition - My Mom loves Judy Martin stars, maybe it would help to get her into the techie world, to play with this.

Bouts Choisis said...

Santa brought me EQ7 this Christmas and I'm learning how to use it! I would love to own this extra software. Thanks for the chance.

Bouts Choisis said...

I've also liked EQ7's facebook page - that could be a very useful resource if (or probably when) I need some help!

Sandra said...

I would love to receive a copy of Judy Martin's Star Power Software! It looks like a wonderful tool. Thanks for the opportunity to win:)

Raewyn said...

This looks like a fantastic add-on to my EQ7 - thank you for the chance to win!

Jill said...

I've been using EQ since version 4, and would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway!

Mary said...

I have EQ 7 and would love to have Judy Martin's Star Power add-on! Thanks for the chance to win!

Mary said...

I follow Electric Quilt on Facebook, I told them SewCalGal says hello :^)

SasNi said...

Great Give-Away. And I wanna win :-)
I love stars and EQ, so this would be fun.
Saskia

Kathy S. said...

I left a message on the fb page that you sent me and thanked EQ for sponsoring the giveaway. THANKS!!!

Kathy S. said...

I am a public follower. Of course I would love to win! Throw my name into Mr. Random's hat!

Die Butjenterin Abschnitt said...

I love star´s and EQ7.

Maria Harrits said...

Oh oh oh, this is the perfect giveaway! Please pick me Mr Random!

BendingPins.com said...

Please include me in your giveaway, I don't yet have EQ7 but I do plan on purchasing a copy this year!!

Tabatha from BendingPins.com

tubilinha tiacarminha said...

Estou economizando para ter um "trem" desses.E estarei no paraiso quando eu conseguir comprar ou ganhar...Faço minhas peças e moldes no papelão e é uma trabalheira danada.

Obrigada. tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

Dot Moore said...

This would be a nice addition to my EQ7 program

Anjeanette said...

Yippee! I just got EQ7 for Christmas. This would be a lovely addition for me. I am a follower. Thanks so much.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Great giveaway SewCalGal!!!!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

I do follow

Sylvia said...

Hi!
I would like to win a copy of Judy Martin's Star Power software. I have EQ7 and am currently taking a class for it. The add on would be great. Thanks for offering the give-away.
Sylvia

Sylvia said...

I Liked EQ on FB and left them a comment. Thanks for the giveaway!

GeeMa said...

Love the stars! This software would be the perfect complement to my EQ7.

Missie of Traditional Primitives said...

Thanks for the chance to win this EQ7 add on. I can never get enough stars!

Missie of Traditional Primitives said...

I liked EQ on FB!

Allison C said...

I definitely do want to claim the awesome mystery prize and will be eagerly awaiting an email. I wish I had EQ, but maybe Santa will bring that next year.

Bridget B said...

I would love to add Judy Martin's Star Power to my EQ7. Thank you for hosting a giveaway and thanks to EQ.

Terrie Sandelin said...

I think the idea of the modern stars with a lot of room left for free motion quilting is such a great idea!

Linda E in NM said...

Looks like a great add-on that I could use for my EQ7. I do love stars, and Judy does them best.
thanks!

Linda E in NM said...

I "like" EQ on Facebook for quite some time
thanks!

Newbie Jen said...

I've been eyeing this in my eq boutique. I'd love to win a copy!

Newbie Jen said...

I like EQ on Facebook and commented.

Shirley said...

Just starting using EQ7 and enjoy playing with it. Hope to be able to add StarPower. Thanks for the giveaway.

Sallie said...

I would LOVE to win a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software! Thanks for the chance!

Sallie said...

I like EQ on FB and told them SewCalGal sent me. Thanks!

phyllis said...

I'm a big fan of EQ7, stars, and Judy Martin, so, of course, would love to win the new software. Thanks,
Phyllis
phyllisjoconnor@gmail.com

suemac said...

I do plan on getting EQ7. Right now I have Quilt Pro and some features doin't work as well as I would like.

Quilt Kitty said...

I just saw this on your FB page too. I would love to see more stars & as a beginner EQ7 users I show no fear!

phyllis said...

I liked EQ & now wish to throw my name in the hat again. Thanks,
phylisjoconnor@gmail.com

Rina Mason said...

I don't currently have EQ7 but my LQS let me do a layaway type program so I will have it in two months. This would be the perfect addition to it!

Rina Mason said...

I already like EQ on facebook - Rina Mason - and left a message letting them know I appreciate them and you.

Betsy said...

I would so love to win. Thank you for the chance.

JoyceT said...

I am interested in winning a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software. This will be a nice refresher for my EQ7 software.

path7401 said...

I recently got EQ7 and love it. I would really love to win this additional quilt program.

path7401 said...

I follow E-Quilt on Facebook

path7401 said...

I am not a public follower of this blog--thanks for telling me how to do that.

Joanne said...

I love Judy Martin's work and this soft ware looks great. Thanks!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I'm a follower and would love to win this! Thanks!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

I left a comment on EQ's FB.

Angela said...

I would love to win the Judy Martin Stars Addon software. I have been a fan of hers for a while. Thanks for the giveaway.

Quilt Monkey said...

I would love to win Judy Martin's add on to EQ7! Stars are my favorite pieced blocks. Thanks for the chance!

teachpany said...

I love EQ7, and would love to play with more star blocks. I love your QOV design so far. Can't wait to see more.

teachpany said...

I like EQ7 on FB.

starfishalley said...

I just received EQ7 for Christmas and would love to win the Judy Martin Star Power Software so I can make even more wonderful creations!

quiltsNtangles said...

Looks like a great add -on.

Kathryn said...

I have EQ7, and would love to add this star software to. Y arsenal.

jody59 said...

I love my EQ7 would love to have the new Judy Martin Star Power Software!

Lee Ann L. said...

I have EQ& and would LOVE to have this! Thank you for a chance to win!

Lee Ann L. said...

I'm a EQ fb follower!

michele said...

I have EQ7, I am a follower and I would like very much to win this! Thank you ;-)

michele said...

I'm commenting on EQ FB page....

GeeMa said...

Here's my 2nd entry for posting on EQ's FB page.

emeggs said...

Hi, I'm Erika from Austria, Europe!
I own EQ since V4 and have now EQ7, I have been on the mothly Challenge a few times and have used this program very often to create quilts.
Would love to win.
Erika from Austria

Joyce said...

Star blocks are my favorite and I am constantly using my EQ7, so, this would really be great for me.

Jan said...

I have EQ7 and would love to win this add on for stars.

Jan said...

Back for a second chance at this give away. Left my comment on the EQ7 FB page. Thanks.

Donna Joy said...

Stars always look so hard but aren't they gorgeous. Thanks to EQ7 you can design lots of stars.
I follow you.

Jeanne in Ohio said...

I'd love to win this! I have EQ7 and use it to design many of my quilt layouts.

Jeanne in Ohio said...

Just friended EQ and am back for a second chance at this giveaway.

Coleen said...

I have EQ7 and have been a fan of Judy Martin's for years. I own a few of her books.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

I'm currently saving up for EQ7 as we speak! I'd love some starry add ons :)

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts said...

I just liked EQ on FB and left them a message.

Gari in AL said...

I liked EQ on their Facebook page and left a post about you.

Barb said...

I sure love your header....looks fantastic!!!

I don't know if I am computer savy enough for EQ

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

I'd love to have a copy!!! Terry @ quilting00@aol.com

In stitches and seams said...

I would love to win a copy of Judy's software to go with my EQ7
I have been looking at it for a little while now .... thanks sew much for the hosting a give away
in stitches

Granny Anne said...

I also have EQ7 and would love a chance to win this software. Thanks so much!

The Quilted Dog said...

Just waiting to adapt my MAC for EQ7 -- can't wait to get started. And Star Power looks like fun!

The Quilted Dog said...

Visited EQ on Facebook and left a message.

QuiltSue said...

This looks like a great add-on to an already great programme. Thanks for the chance to win.

Pamela Blackman said...

I love EQ7 and they have to be the best company around. Their customer support is wonderful.

Mary Ann said...

I am interested in winning a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software! Thank you for the giveaway offer!! Mary Ann @ RocknQuilts www.rocknquilts.blogspot.com

Mary Ann said...

I have "liked" EQ's fb page for a long time and left a comment just this morning on their page.

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I would love to win a copy of the Judy Martin Star Power software! Judy does a fantastic job of designing--this would be so much fun to play with!

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I've liked and commented at the Electric Quilt Facebook site. Thanks for the chance to win!

Rita P said...

Oh do I see the possibilities for our Quilts of Valor! Saw this mentioned on FB. Winning would be awesome.

kathyalden said...

I love stars of any kind. what a great give a way!!! Thanks EQ and Sew Cal Gal!!

Pam said...


Judy Martin and stars with EQ7--could there be a better combo.

Pat from Florida said...

I have eq7 and would love to win.

Amy said...

I have EQ7 and would lie to have the star add on. Public Follower and thanks for the great giveaway!

Unknown said...

I just recently purchased EQ7 and am having fun learning it! I would love to add this Star Power add on to it. Yay, so excited!

Gladys said...

I have EQ7 and love it; so the addition of JUDY MARTIN software would be a useful and fun addition.
Thanks for the giveaway!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I love stars and Judy's are no exception. I would love to win!

Debby said...

Thank you sew much for this lovely give away! I received EQ7 for Christmas and am abing fun going thru all the lessons.

D2Lee@aol.com

JustPam said...

I am interested in winning a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software for my EQ7.

JustPam said...

I left a comment on EQ's FB page, which I like.

Marlene said...

I'm an avid EQ user, this would be a great addition, Thanks for a chance to win!

Susan said...

Love EQ7! Judy Martin's Star Power would be an awesome addition!
Susan

Anonymous said...

OMG... My two Favorites... EQ& and Judy Martin. I think I have every book she published. I will make that a goal for this year to do one of her quilts.. Would be exciting to win this prize, but if I don't I will buy this add on!

Susan said...

Love the EQ facebook page! Lots of great info and inspiration! Looking forward to Judy's new add-on

Unknown said...

I plan most of my quilts with EQ7 and love star quilts. I'd love to win Judy Martin's Star Power.

Janice said...

I would just love more software.

Regina said...

Love stars -this would be a great addition to my EQ toolbox

Cyn said...

Wonderful! Would love to win a copy of Star Power to go with my EQ7. Thanks for opportunity to enter drawing.

Cyn said...

EQ has a nice FB page... just liked them and left a them message.
Thanks again for op to enter the drawing.

Kd Brown said...

Super Star Power! I won a copy of EQ7 before Christmas so I now need to win a copy of the new Judy Martin Star Power Software to go with it. Go go Super Star Power!

Kd Brown said...

I left a comment on the Electric Quilt's Facebook page saying SewCalGal sent me for a second entry. Thanks!

Ray said...

I have EQ7 and Judy Martin is one of my quilting heros. I would be so excited to win this prize. Thanks for the opportunity!!

Judy said...

This looks like a really fun program! I'd love to win it!

Rose said...

I would so love to win this program. I have and love EQ7. It's an awesome program. I also posted to the EQ FB page.

Kay said...

I have EQ7 and love love love it. I also love stars and think they're the perfect way to use up small amounts of fabric. Who doesn't love scrappy stars? Thanks for the chance to win this add-on.

Kay said...

I already like EQ on Facebook, but I posted a SewCalGal comment about the Judy Martin giveaway. Woo Hoo! Hope I win.

Rose said...

Whoops... need a second comment for the FB page. I left EQ a comment on their FB page about the giveaway.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

I love Judy Martin's star patterns and would love to win Star Power. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!

Jilly said...

SewCalGal what a great web site, also I am new to this EQ7 Facebook and wow did not know what I was missing.

Unknown said...

Thanks I would love the chance to win

JM in Toronto said...

I'd love to own the Judy Martin Stars Add-on to EQ. Hopefully my id is now public, after following your instructions.

PatchworkRose said...

I just love stars and all types. What a wonderful idea to make them so useable and versatile. Star power seems to be a great program.
Would love the chance to win a copy.

JM in Toronto said...

EQ The Mouse was the first facebook page I ever "liked" and now I "liked" the Electric Quilt page, too. I told them that SewCalGal sent me!

Debbie said...

I have EQ7. Haven't had a chance to use it much. This Judy Martin add-on looks like it has a lot of nice patterns. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

Bonnie58 said...

I have been looking for a reason to purchase EQ7 (as if I needed one.) lol.. and this looks like the perfect opportunity . Here's hoping...

Laura said...

Please add my name to this fantastic give away
Thanks
lauraalamb@gmail.com

Anita said...

I have EQ7 and would love to have this wonderful add on :) Thanks for the giveaway!

allstontowers said...

Thanks for hosting this competition - it looks like a really usefull add-on for EQ7,

Regrds,

Jan

Ronna said...

LOVE my EQ & Judy Martin..the combination is Perfect!

Eileen said...

I use EQ7 alot, and would love to win this add-on. Thanks for the chance.

Martha said...

This was on my Christmas wishlist. Of course, my wishes were passed over. Maybe SewCalGal can make my wish come true.

Chris said...

Hello Doreen - What a wonderful opportunity. The stars are just beautiful, and your examples just gave me a couple ideas for a project I'd been struggling with. Thanks so much! Chris

shenyon said...

I love EQ7 and I love stars. I'd really like to have this add-on. Thanks

Butterfly said...

Oh I love stars.

Leona

Elizabeth said...

I would love to add Judy Martin Stars add on to my EQ7. Thank you so much for your generosity

Jo said...

Thanks for the giveaway and great ideas for EQ. I love judy martin's quilts and love your idea of a modern style quilt. please random generater - pick me

Jo said...

Thanks for the giveaway and great ideas for EQ. I love judy martin's quilts and love your idea of a modern style quilt. please random generater - pick me

Rhonda B. Smith said...

Love EQ7 and SewCalGal.

Procion.Princess said...

I love EQ and all of its options. Thanks for the giveaway. If you do not own EQ7, you cannot imagine how much it can do. I HIGHLY recommend getting the EQ6 (that works for 7) Pieced Blocks and Applique books before they go out of print. More info in there than is in the Manual

Karen said...

I would love to win this! I love designing my own quilts in EQ.

Sewbig said...

I have EQ7 and would love to have this software.

Sewbig said...

I like EQ on fb and posted there that you sent me.

SUPERQUILTER said...

I love my EQ7. I have Judy Martin's Stars and Sets CD from EQ Company. Working with the CD is great. EQ is a very good program for quilters.

robin said...

I'd love to win the software. I already have EQ7. Thanks!

robin said...

I like Electric Quilt on Facebook. :)

Michele Barbalet said...

Pick me random number generator...Pick me!

ozone3 said...

I would love to receive a copy of Judy Martin's Star Power Software! It looks like a wonderful tool. Thanks for the opportunity to win:)

I'm a follower!!

ozone3 said...

I like EQ on FB & commented.

Sherry said...

A day without using EQ7 is like a day without sunshine.

Happy Turtle said...

How fantastic! EQ7 is on my list for big buys this year and this will definitely encourage me to get it quicker!!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Carol

Happy Turtle said...

Liked Electric Quilts on FB!
Carol

Martha said...

Already Liked EQ...
Love Star Power... it's on my Wish list...

Margaret said...

Liked EQ on facebook. Glad I found them on facebook as I am new to EQ. Practicing the lessons every day.

Margaret said...

I am a follower of your site.

California Fiber artist and composer said...

I am a regularly user of EQ7 and would love to own this add on.

sewfunquilts said...

I have EQ 7 & would love to win Judy Martin's star power add on software addition.. whoo whee!

MJ said...

OOOOhhh... I would love a copy of Star Power! Lucky for me I already have EQ7..WhaaHoo!
Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I love star blocks! Star Power looks like fun.

motherbuzzard said...

Star Power looks like an amazing resource! I would love to have it.

Jo said...

Just got EQ7 and I am loving it! Love stars so Judy Martin's Star Power designs would be a wonderful addition Thanks for running the give away!
Jo
SeauxGeaux@gmail.com

cpup40 said...

I'm planning on getting EQ7 very soon and this would be a great addition to go with it. Thank you for having this terrific giveaway.