{"id":1533,"date":"2010-04-23T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-23T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandymike.net\/blog\/2010\/04\/23\/eq7-is-coming\/"},"modified":"2015-01-01T11:29:24","modified_gmt":"2015-01-01T19:29:24","slug":"eq7-is-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandymike.net\/blog\/2010\/04\/23\/eq7-is-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"EQ7 is coming!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I’m so excited! I love<\/i> EQ6, but EQ7 promises to be even better, and it’s going to begin shipping on June 7. \ud83d\ude00 Here’s what we know so far:<\/div>\n
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Quilts, Blocks and now PHOTOS!<\/span>
Digital cameras will become a quilter’s best friend. EQ7 has dozens of ways to turn everyday photos into quilt art images. Or crop and edit scanned fabrics right in EQ7 in minutes. And that’s just the start!<\/span>
New Activation Policy<\/span>
You’ll never run out of EQ7 activations! Activation and deactivation is as easy as two clicks of the mouse. Install on as many computers as you like and quickly transfer activations from computer to computer. This new policy gives you complete freedom to manage your own activations \u2014 and no dongle to worry about!<\/span><\/p>\n

Easier than ever for new users<\/span>
EQ7 is the most user-friendly full-featured quilting software yet.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n


\u2022Complete user manual
\u202222 printable full-color PDF lessons (115 pages)
\u2022Point-and-read info on each tool \u2013 now linked directly to Help topics
\u202210 videos targeted for beginners
\u202267 \u201cHow do I?\u201d topics: printable stepped-out instructions for doing everything from printing English paper-piecing templates to drawing a New York Beauty<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022Built-in Help buttons are everywhere, targeted to the task you’re doing
\u2022New block tools for creating original blocks instantly without drawing
\u2022Blocks size themselves \u2013 just drag and drop on the quilt<\/span><\/div>\n
Users upgrading from EQ6 will feel right at home<\/span>
Exactly the same friendly interface, plus loads of new user-requested features.<\/p>\n

\u20225000 copyright-free blocks
\u20225000 new scanned fabrics, plus grayscale textures
\u2022120 new pre-designed quilt layouts
\u2022Snap blocks to a Quilt grid
\u2022Instant border blocks with greatly expanded Auto Borders
\u2022Print multiple photos on fabric
\u2022Create original fabric designs from photos, then print on fabric
\u2022Mirror and use myriad symmetries on photos
\u2022Use dozens of artistic effects, making everyday photos look like watercolors or Impressionist paintings
\u202279 new features in all<\/span>
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Netbook compatible<\/span>
Works on netbooks as well as laptops and desktop computers.<\/span><\/div>\n
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I can hardly wait! How about you? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’m so excited! I love EQ6, but EQ7 promises to be even better, and it’s going to begin shipping on June 7. \ud83d\ude00 Here’s what we know so far: Quilts, Blocks and now PHOTOS!Digital cameras will become a quilter’s best friend. EQ7 has dozens of ways to turn everyday photos into quilt art images. 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