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Unlock the Mysteries of Using EQ7 Quilt Design Software

Your Custom Quilt Design is Just Mouse Clicks Away . . .
If Only You Could Figure Out Where to Click Your Mouse

Learn how to design quilt blocks and quilts using EQ7 quilt design software.

There are thousands of quilt blocks out there, and every one of them can be made in any size you want to make, and with any fabric placed in any one of the patches.

And each time you change the placement of the fabrics in a patch, you change the design of the quilt. It's actually quite amazing, and fun!

Before there was quilt design software for our computers, there was - - well, rulers, paper, colored pencils, trips to the copy shop, and your imagination guiding you as to what your quilt will actually look like finished, using your fabric.

And if you got your design to a certain point, and then decided to change something - like the width of the sashing, whether your sashing had cornerstones or not, the border design, the number of borders, the width of the borders, or something else - you had to start all over.

Not only did it take a lot of design resources, but it took a bunch of time. And, if you are anything like I am, instead of spending all that time designing and trying different things, you just started sewing blocks - hoping your final design would look good.

Even now, without quilt design software, if you have a computer you can save the trips to the copy shop, but you are still mostly left with ruleres, paper and colored pencils - or crayons!

Now with EQ7 Quilt Design software, all of that has changed, and you can create your own custom quilt design in minutes - and we are here to help you learn how.

Monday, July 26 we will hold a FREE online seminar to show you the basics of using EQ7. In this first fo three webinars, you will learn - - -

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This webinar is totally FREE. Both voice and pictures will be online. But you need to register to get the login information, since space is limited.

A Beginner's Guide to Quilting

Unlock the Secrets of creating a beautiful family heirloom quilt using this simple 9 step system. Amaze your friends with your creativity.

Start your quilting journey with a solid foundation and learn about choosing fabric, thread, quilting tools and even finding the right sewing machine. Get the special inside tips for perfect hand quilting. Learn all of the techniques, tricks and shortcuts in this easy-to-read, fully illustrated guide.

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The Creative Binding Techniques DVD Quilting Mentor

Now you can bind any shape quilt or make plain binding spectacular on a "normal" shaped quilt.

Using this brand new quilting resource, your binding will "wow!"
Your family and friends - and your boring binding days will be gone forever.

Learn 7 different ways to bind your quilts perfectly. Quilts with curved edges, inside and outside corners (like Grandmother's Garden or Tumbling Blocks quilts), Prairie Points, Double Fold binding, or French Fold binding - any of these quilts will be finished in a snap using the techniques in the Creative Ginding Techniques DVD Quilting Mentor.

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The Ultimate How to Bind a Quilt DVD Mentor

Imagine Yourself Stitching Binding on Your Quilt That is So Beautiful It Looks as If It Were Sewn by a Professional

Learn 6 different ways to bind your quilts with perfection - you'll have smooth and square mitered corners; hand sewn blind stitches that are completely hidden; a smooth closing where the beginning and end of the binding meets; and even edges all the way around your quilt.

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Quilt as You Go DVD Mentor

Have you ever taken a long car trip, gone on a cruise, or had a bunch of appointments and wished that you had a portable quilting project?

In Just 60 Minutes you will see how to finish a quilt one block at a time. It is so easy, you'll want to make quilts for everyone you know.

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Creative Quilt as You Go Techniques DVD Mentor

Why settle for a Ho-Hum Quilt as You Go Project when you can create a beautiful quilt or wall hanging that will amaze your family and friends, and leave them wondering "How You Sewed it Together" ?

Whether you are traveling or quilting in the comfort of your home, using any of these Quilt as You Go techniques will make your quilting easier and more fun. No more hassling with the bulk of your quilt in the tiny hole in your sewing machine. No more worrying about making sure that all of your blocks are the same size.

With this brand new quilting resource from www.How-to-Quilt.com, your projects will be finished in no time at all.

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Machine Quilting Magic with Fat Quarters DVD Mentor

Expand Your Fabric Selection without Breaking the Bank.

Using fat quarters or fabric from clothing to make a quilt can be fun while saving you money. But how do you cut those small pieces of fabric and make sure you get as many patches as you can? And how do you know how many fat quarters you need to make your quilt?

The Machine Quilting Magic with Fat Quarters DVD Mentor tells all. Using this resource, you'll know exactly how many fat quarters you need to make the quilt you want. You'll see how to lay out the patches on the fabric, and you'll get insider techniques and tips for beautiful machine quilting.

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Stack and Whack Quilt DVD Mentor

Your Stack'n'Whack project just became a Quilt as You Go project. . .

Using this fantastic quilting resource, you'll get two skills in the same compact package, and your quilt will be fun and easy to create.

Plus, these instructions are so easy to follow that in less than the time it takes to read the morning paper, you'll know exactly how to sew this quilt.

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T-shirt Quilt DVD Mentor

Now you can create a unique t-shirt quilt that someone in your family will be proud to show off instead of the same-ole' t-shirt quilt like Susie down the street made.

This year you can clear out space on your shelves for fabric instead of t-shirts, and put a smile on the face of a loved one by using the techniques in this fantastic quilting resource.

Now you can learn how to create one of these fun t-shirt quilts just by watching a video! It's easy and in less than the time it takes to watch a movie in the theater, you'll know exactly how to create a fun-filled memory for a loved one. You get step-by-step instructions for 2 different designs in this package.

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Robin's Nest DVD Mentor

It's as simple as watching a video on your TV or computer...whether this is your 7th quilt or your first.

See first-hand the secrets for sewing perfect points on your triangles, adding sashing between the blocks, and my secret for sewing a hanging sleeve that nobody will see (except the person who is hanging the quilt!). This 9 patch block is an original design.

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The Machine Quilting Adventure DVD Mentor

Discover the secrets for beautiful machine quilting using your home sewing machine by simply watching this video on your TV or computer. Watch every step in making this beautiful quilt beginning with choosing your fabric and ending with signing it so future generations know you made it.

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Quick and Easy Flannel Baby Quilt

In Less Than A Weekend, This Quick and Easy Flannel Baby Quilt Will Be Finished and Ready to Give to a Beloved Baby in Your Life

Whether you are a beginner quilter looking for an easy quilt pattern, or a more experienced quilter looking for a baby quilt that goes together in a breeze, this fine quilting resource will teach you tips and techniques for a lifetime of fun quilting.

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Rag Quilt in a Weekend!

In Less Than 17 Hours, You Can Cut 3½ Yards of Fabric into 75 Pieces and Sew 25 Blocks Together, Creating 498 Inches of Fringe.... and a Smile.

Make this fast, fun and funky quilt in one short weekend, whether you are new to quilting or have been quilting for years.

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Heart Rag Quilt in a Weekend!

Create a fun message of love in a short weekend....and avoid the confusion and frustration of being a beginner quilter with skimpy instructions. This rag quilt is easy to make and will bring a big smile to everyone’s face

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Flag Rag Quilt in a Weekend! Now including a DVD Mentor

This step-by-step Guide is all about flags. It could be the red, white and blue of Old Glory, or the green, black and white of Helix High School where my kids went. Whatever the excuse, this is the quilt!

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Photo Fabric Postcard

Send fabric greetings to your family and friends through the mail. This guide shows you step-by-step how to make a fabric postcard, including how to transfer your favorite photo onto fabric.

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Pieced Heart Fabric Postcard

Any holiday is perfect for a fabric postcard - or no holiday at all - just make one and drop it in the mail to say "Hi!" Your family and friends will love you for it, and be amazed at your thoughtfulness and daring.

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Turkey in the Straw

Send tiny fabric postcard thanks to our troops or your family and friends. This guide shows you step-by-step how to make a paper pieced (foundation pieced) fabric postcard.

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Eavesdrop on a Telephone Conversation Series

Each month quilters listen in on a telephone interview with an expert in a field of quilting.

The interview begins with formal questions and answers, and is followed by open line questions from Eavesdropping Quilters. Guest range from world-renown quilters to representatives of suppliers of quilting products.

Eavesdropping is FREE, and you can purchase CD recordings of each call, or join the Eavesdropping Quilters Club to save money and get the CD recording of every call.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

I made a quilt, and after it was done I saw it was fraying in places. What can I do?"

This is just one example of a quilting question that Penny is pleased to answer. In this easy-to-use area, see questions that other quilters have asked and get the answers. Ask your question and get the answer from Penny – an expert quilter.

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Quilting Articles:

m. mouse, the official www.How-to-Quilt.com diabetic Siamese cat, loves his quilts, and he loves to share Penny’s knowledge of quilting with quilters.

Here you will find articles showing how-to techniques, tips for using quilting tools, and ideas for new quilts. A powerful search engine makes this information easy to find, and our practical tips are easy to understand whether you are a beginner quilter or more advanced.

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At Last, Answers to Your How to Quilt Questions When You Need Them, From Quilters Who Are Happy to Share their Secrets. We've all been there - learning how to make a quilt.

TheQuiltingCoach.com provides answers to your quilting questions; tips, techniques and shortcuts to make your quilting fun and easy; quilt block patterns with step-by-step instructions (including photographs of what to do); quilting projects; and tons more.
www.TheQuiltingCoach.com

Easy-to-use quilt block patterns, including color pictures of each block including fabric suggestions, full-size templates, and rotary cutting layouts in multiple sizes for each block. You choose which size you would like to make.
www.quiltblocklibrary.com/

Penny’s Postcard Posse – Penny has been collecting fabric postcards for the troops in Iraq for more than two years, ever since the son of some friends was killed early in the war.

Penny’s Postcard Posse Rounds up tiny pocket quilts for most holidays – including that most fun and special holiday – Halloween. Check the calendar for the dates and collection location.
www.fabric-postcards.com

Penny Halgren has been quilting for more than 27 years. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of quilting with beginning quilters and more skilled quilters all around the world.

Penny has authored 11 books and 5 DVD products teaching people how to make quilts from start to finish. She is the leading producer on graspr.com, The Instructional Video Network, with videos demonstrating quilting techniques, has authored more than 300 articles about quilting, and was featured in Entrepreneuer.com

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