Monthly Archives: October 2005

Someone who is planning to enter our contest wondered why we were looking for square quilts. Here’s the answer: Since one of the special prizes of this contest is to “make you a star” by putting your winning quilt on … Continue reading →

Linda Erickson started with a Karen Stone block from our CD and modified it, put it into a setting with an irregular grid and added a double border. This little beauty won 3rd place at the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta … Continue reading →

Our good friends at Planet Patchwork have just announced a new contest open to EQ4 and EQ5 users. It’s one more chance to win fame and fortune. And you don’t have to make a quilt, just design one in EQ. … Continue reading →

On the borders tab, uncheck L&R, T&B, and All. Then add 4 borders. On each border, set one number to something and the others to zero. Don’t forget you can also change the style. Depending on the order you add … Continue reading →

Check out www.qnntv.com and look at the TV Schedule. Be sure to tune in for any “Do You EQ?” episodes. You’ll learn tips and tricks for using your EQ5. The show is in a teacher/student format and you can actually … Continue reading →

New this week: a collection of additional blocks and sets to use in EQ5– EQ5 AnglePlay blocks by Margaret J. Miller. Think half-square triangles creating blocks — now elongate those squares to change them into RECTANGLES. Now you’ll understand how … Continue reading →

Each month challenge leader Barb Vlack dares you to try a new design yourself. It’s lots of fun seeing how everyone interprets the challenge differently. Last month Barb suggested we try valances for over windows and mantle toppers for over … Continue reading →