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This blog is for YOU to help you learn your EQ Mini software and to design beautiful things. There are a slew of add on blocks you can purchase as well as fabric stash libraries to add even more options for your software. It contains a block library of 300 pieced and appliqué blocks that can be set in 4 layout styles, there are 8 different border styles and a fabric library of over 3500 scanned fabrics to use to make your designs exactly how you want them. And even though it is a Mini version of the Electric Quilt 7 software, it is still robust enough to offer a ton of design possibilities. I love the colored step by step tabs that let you easily work to create and edit a design. I was so impressed with the easy flow and friendly beginner aspects of the software. I was introduced to EQ Mini when I volunteered to beta test the software before it was released. It is the perfect tool to create simple embroidery designs and appliqué.
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This past year I decided to attend again and I took a class on EQ Stitch, the embroidery add-on to Electric Quilt 7. (If you have not been, it is so worthwhile, excellent hands on classes to learn your software.) I was hooked with the endless possibilities of the software. I purchased Electric Quilt 7 and attended the very first Electric Quilt Academy in Perrysburg, Ohio. I started to submit my designs and patterns to magazines and I wanted a tool to help me more quickly document my ideas, try different color paths, and provide color snapshots to submit to editors. In 2012, I started a new career sewing and designing quilts and quilty gifts. My home base is Troy, Michigan where I design, stitch, and sew quilts and quilty things. My name is Lori Miller and I will be your host as we explore EQ Mini software. EQ Mini will help you create, edit, share, and print patterns and yardage for your quilt designs. This program was created for quilters who are just getting started using software for quilt design. Welcome to EQ Mini Friday Fun, a blog series devoted to sharing, teaching, and informing you about the new scaled down, simpler version of EQ7 quilt design software.