Free Accuquilt Block Library

Did you know that Electric Quilt has a wonderful collection of Accuquilt die blocks -- at no charge? You can download them from the Do you EQ website. 

​ Here is a link to their post that contains the free downloads.   

When I originally downloaded the collection, I struggled a bit with how to actually use the dies. 

If you are a regular EQ user, you have probably realized that you can resize everything in EQ.  99% of the time, this is a super benefit of using EQ. 

But with Accuquilt dies, it is super critical that the size stays consistent with the cut size of the dies.  Unless you are focused solely on making a pretty picture, rather than a quilt you would like to construct using your Accuquilt dies..

In the video, I will share my suggestions for downloading the free Accuquilt block libraries  into EQ8 (if they aren't already in your block library).

I will also share with you my process for turning these stencils into very usable applique motifs within EQ8.

The key is to make sure that you understand and maintain the size of each of the elements (whether you are adding to a block or the quilt). 

The collection I use in the video is the Go! Fall Medley collection.  It is still available to purchase from Accuquilt.

Stay tuned as there just may be a Thanksgiving friendly quilt using this die collection coming your way.

I've set up a post in the Learning EQ Facebook group, for you to share any pictures or ask questions.​

Working with the Free Accuquilt Block Library Learning EQ8 Facebook Group Post

Moving Beyond the Free Downloads

The one downside of the free Accuquilt download collections is that they are older and don't include the latest and greatest Accuquilt dies.  

In Tech Know Quilters, a membership for mastery of Electric Quilt 8, there is a class focused on Specialty Rulers and Dies -- and yes that includes Accuquilt.   So if you own dies that aren't in the free download (or are thinking about getting them) -- this class is for you.

In Lesson 8 you will learn how to incorporate applique dies that are not part of the free EQ8 library in your quilt design. 

​Here are the sample projects from that lesson.

In Lessons 9, 10 and 11 you will solve the mystery of designing for the Go Qube dies.  In Lesson 9 you will create a patch for every Go Qube shape -- at the correct finished sizes.  Then in Lesson 10 you will learn to combine those patches to create original blocks.  It will be just like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.  So much fun!

In Lesson 11 you will learn how to created original designs that incorporate patches from more than one GoQube collection.

And if you get stuck, we can work through it together during a help session.
 
Learn more about Tech Know Quilters, and sign up for the wait list here.

If you are a current member, let me know if you would like a discount coupon to add this to your current subscription.  Or swap out one of your future classes.

Happy quilting.

​Kari

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