Rhonda's Electric Quilt Class - Week 6 - Odds and Ends
 

Today we are going to pick up a few odds and ends that I haven't covered yet.

Some of these features have more options in EQ6 and EQ7 but I want to stay with the simpler things first and then we will add more of the more complicated functions later on.
Besides I am still learning about my EQ7 so I need time to figure out some stuff first! *Grin*

If any one has questions about anything concerning your EQ don't hesitate to ask. It gives me an opportunity to explore things I haven't seen yet if I don't already know the answer to your question.

Someone asked how to find the place to set the sashing. So here is the answer to that question

Open a project
Choose a quilt to work on
Under the quilt click on layout

You will see the layout window open on the right of your screen

This has 3 sections.

The first one is Blocks. This is where you change the number of blocks you want to use.

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The second one is Size. Change the numbers to reflect the size of blocks you are going to use. The numbers you see are inches. If you are going to use a 12" finished quilt block then put 12" in there. You don't need to add the seam allowance.

The third one is the Sashing. I always delete this as I like to use mine with out sashing. So if you want to add sashing this is where you do it. Change the number to the inches you are going to use in your sashes.

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Under these three you will see a check box that says sash border
If you click on this you will see..... look at the next picture

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You will see this! You'll have a sash border around the quilt.
And underneath the sash border checkbox you will see the size of your quilt.
This will tell you what size your quilt will be.
When you change the size of your blocks or your sashing keep the size of your quilt in view and you can keep track of how big your quilt will be depending on the changes you make in sizes.

In EQ7 and I think also EQ6 your quilt size is shown at the top of your layout window.

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So now you know how to use your layout options!

Now let's talk about exporting your quilt to a Word document or into a file on your PC.
If you want to send a pic of your creation to someone you will need to save it to a file.

Back to your quilt.
On the left you will see the camera icon( export snapshot). Click on this and you will see a magnifier symbol instead of the curser. Start above the top left corner and hold down the left side of your mouse. Keep it down and pull the box lines over the quilt. Anything inside those lines will be included in the picture you "shoot"

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After you have snapped your snapshot you will see this menu box

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If you click on Bitmap then you will need to give it a name and save it as a file on your PC.

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If you click on Clipboard then you can save it and place it in a Word Document or whatever program you have for word processing.

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Wow. Does EQ tell you how to construct blocks, too?

This may seem obvious to everyone but I decided to cover it just so we all have the same information.
When you have clicked on your sketchbook you will see these tabs at the top of your sketchbook.
When you use the libraries you can import blocks or applique or import pictures into your sketchbook. Here you can see your additions and can delete any you decide you don't want or need anymore. Sometimes you get duplicates when you add fabrics etc. Or a quilt might have a flaw in it you want to delete.

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At the bottom of your sketchbook you can choose the quilt block or quilt etc you want to work on by sliding the square button just under the quilt picture.
Under that you can click on edit to choose a quilt block to work on.
You can click on Notecard to add some notes you may want to remember

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click on Notecard and you will see this
This is a good place to record yardage needed or anything that you may need to know.

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As always if anyone has any questions don't hesitate to ask. If I don't know I will see if I can find out.

thanks everyone! I hope you are enjoying or will soon enjoy your EQ program!!

In some ways yes. Depends on what you want to do.

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I love your tutorials...thanks so much for sharing. I have EQ7 and I am more a visual person so to actually see your pictures and the layouts are much easier than reading the book.....thanks for sharing!!!!!

When i click on the snapshot icon nothing happens--

I just gave this a quick looky loo, I have to go out this morning, but didn't want to leave with out knowing what todays lesson was. Will have to practice when I get home. Thanks Rhonda.

you are one great teacher,thanks, I would not have learned EQ, had it not been for you. thanks again.

d.swindle

Hi Rhonda. Just wanted to thank you again. Labug

You won't see the magnifier glass til you click above the quilt. When you click on the snapshot icon it changes your cursor but it may not show. But you will see it when you click on a spot above and to the left of your quilt and hold it down. Unfortunately when I do a screenshot it doesn't record the cursor at all.

thank you everyone! And D I love helping so I am glad it helps you to see how to use your program. I love mine so much and hate to see anyone struggle if I can help. LOL Every single time I go into one of my EQ programs to work on what I want to show in the lessons I get side tracked and end up spending more time playing than deciding on the lesson! LOL Those darn what ifs just call to me so strongly!!

I believe I have EQ5 does EQ6 or EQ7 have quilting designs? If they don't I think this would be a good addition to the software.

thanks for another great tut. no matter how much i think i know about my eq, i still learn more.... things i never noticed, or things i forgot i knew :)

Rhonda I just want to say a big thank you for all the time you have put into posting these lessons.
I have just received my EQ7 program today, haven't had time to install it yet. I have kept a copy of all your lessons as I know I am going to require some plain explanations as I am very much a newbie at this quilting business.
So thank you for you tutorials.

Thanks Rhonda! I hope to get caught up on the lessons over Xmas break. They are well worth keeping around.

Boy do I ever live under a rock, I thought Electric Quilting was that you made a quilt and put in wiring like a blanket. Oh well, at least I don't have to SEE everyones giggling face. -- J

In EQ7, when I click on the camera looking icon, it says "Work on Image" then you have to get a picture. I found the export under "File" "Export Image" and I could save it that way. Works for me!!!!

this is week 6...right?

Guess each of us with our different versions see something just a little different... my EQ5 doesn't look exactly like what is pictured now, but I hope I'm getting the "gist" of things, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge of this program with all of us!

How is it differant? This is a good thing for me to know if they are not the same.

Thank you so much for all your work. Your lessons are very helpful! I do have a question. Is it possible to print borders with EQ 5 and if so, how do I do that?

Thank you, Rhonda. Many reminders here for me :)

I will be posting a lesson on borders. In the meantime look at the bottom of your quilt worktable and you will see layout borders layer 1 layer 2 etc. click on borders and then there will be a window pop up where you can choose the border you want to use. Also you can add as many borders as you want.

I've had EQ5, 6 & 7 and never quite got the hang of it, until now. Thank you so much for your tutorials. I'm also a visual learner and your instructions make it easy to follow along. Thanks!

You're welcome. I am glad the tutorials help.

I'm just now getting a chance to go through all your wonderful lessons -- and EQ7 doesn't seem to have snapshot / camera tool ... but it seems the "Export Marquee Selection" works the same way.

Yes you are right. Sorry if I didn't make that distinction. EQ7 is actually easier to use than EQ5 in that function. One less step in 7 than 5

Oh my gosh. I just got EQ7 and am working my way through the lessons - do you have an archive of your lessons from the beginning? I would love to work on them.

Here are all of my EQ lessons in PDF form. If you have any problems downloading them let me know.