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Quilt blocks, quilts, projects, ideas and
inspiration.
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archived
quilted calendars.
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EQ files need Electric
Quilt
software
and pdf files need
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Reader
Oh! Canada Maple Leaf
an appliquéd maple leaf block with ideas for many different layouts, and
my EQ5 block.
be sure to visit the above page, as the EQ block file has just the block, no
layouts (for EQ5/EQ6)
Bouquet & Vines
as seen on the
January 2006 Calendar,
a bouquet of flowers and two vines for appliqué - use with the flowers or on
borders. Here's my EQ 5 project
file.
December Borders
details of the December 2003 Calendar's border and some ideas for using it
(not a detailed pattern page)
Fun with Borders
a border and corner block from the September 2003 Calendar with ideas for
different combinations. Here's my
EQ 5 project file
Confetti Quilt
from the March 2003 Calendar. No pattern, but ideas for an easy
scrappy 9-patch block and quilt.
Snowyflake
from the January 2003
Calendar, here's my EQ 5 project file
which includes the snowyflake appliqué block and several layout ideas.
Peace Candle
a block I designed and made in remembrance of Sept 11th, suitable for any
memory block you might make. Here's my EQ 4
project file
Hearts and Lace
Hearts and Lace Border includes EQ instructions as well as piecing
instructions to make this easy border for any size quilt
Vested Interests
drawing vest shapes in EQ. Originally an EQ 3 file, now updated with project
files for
EQ 4 and
EQ 5
Exploding Star
Instructions to foundation
piece my original star pattern. You can view a floral version in my quilt album. I'm just
finishing a new one in graduated greens, this block looks completely different depending on your fabric
choices!
Skewed Diamonds for EQ
my practice of EQ skills using Patti
Anderson's Skewed Diamonds Instructions ~ no file, but I hope this inspires you to
check out Patti's EQ lessons, and to challenge yourself to see what you can do with
EQ !
Northern Lights EQ Practice
4 blocks equals 11 quilts ... my winning entry in an EQ Contest from 1998.
Plus I've added one more quilt block in Christmas colours, as I thought the
blocks would make a great wreath quilt. There are no patterns available
to assemble the actual quilts but the blocks are simple and easy to draw in
EQ using my examples.
Christmas Dove and Poinsettia Wreath
a full size appliqué pattern for a lovely seasonal project, download the
pdf pattern
Kitten with A Pocket
a quick appliqué wall hanging with a pocket for tickets, notes and lists.
pdf pattern
Valentine's Day
Mmmm, what could be more appropriate for February than a box of chocolates!
And these delicious ones are calorie-free! Here's my
EQ 4 file
Bunny Appliqué
something for your Easter theme quilt, from
April 2000 Here's my
EQ 4 file
Quilt Lady
an
EQ 4 project featuring
Quiltlady and her friends from the Oct
2000 calendar
Cute and easy to piece from scraps.
Fun with Fans
an
EQ 4 project
from the March 2001 Calendar this includes the calendar
layout plus several bonus layouts using the same 4 blocks
Maple Leaves
as shown at right - I did this for an EQ challenge quite some time ago, a
great way to practice your skills and learn the program. This block combines
appliqué and piecing. Here's my
EQ 4
file
Don't' miss out on the Calendar Pages Collect Quilted Calendar Pages that you can copy to your Windows Desktop for use as Wallpaper. Subscribe to my newsletter and you'll be notified whenever a new Calendar is available (usually the last week of each month) . You'll also get access to extras and bonus website pages from time to time. My calendars are designed in EQ and I hope they give you ideas for drawing for your own designs.