The engine that powers this software is a modified version of electric quilt s eq5 quilt design software. Find a copy of the book see our resources and sponsors, assemble your tools, choose and post your fabric palette, encourage your friends to join in. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels, surf dear jane web sites and. The pattern for this block is susan gatewoods and it can be downloaded form her. Users familiar with eq5 will recognize a limited set of the same tools and icons they are accustomed to using in that program. One version of the dear jane quilt this one showing what ive done by taking them out.
Software, books, printables for quilters electric quilt. I used the software to print out a template, then i made a hard one by tracing it on a plastic notebook cover, and cut it out. Inspired by brenda manges papadakis book dear jane. Stickle, who was born on april 8, 1817 in vermont made the quilt during the civil war, completing it in 1863. I have a bit of an obsession for certain kinds of quilts, and quilts with lots of. Software and computer books for patchwork and quilting. Stickle started creating the quilt during the civil war, completed over 169 blocks in 1863. If you dont already have the software, were thrilled to offer you a discount code to get it. Dear jane quilt design software from the electric quilt. Mar 16, 2011 is, i cant remember why i decided to do a dear jane. Stickle quilt, this software will help you see how other quilters have made their own beautiful dear jane quilts and even design your own on your computer screen. B001pmjqum dear jane quilt software manual 691196730996. I had never undertaken such a large project in my quilting history prior to making this commitment, nor had i ever enjoyed applique up to that point.
Use with the dear jane quilt book by brenda papadakis. Dear jane linking to eq articles electric quilt support. After it finished, it automatically opened eq8 but i cant find the dear jane blocks etc. I have the book and software and the software is even loaded on my laptop. Quiltsmith is offering dear jane as a bom block of the month, so aussie quilters can deal directly with an aussie shop. It was machine pieced and machine and long arm quilted. Stickle quilt, this addon for eq8 software gives you all 225 blocks and the full quilt layout designed by jane a. Flint cottage, treacle lane, rushden, buntingford, herts. Not sure how anyone could make this one without foundation piecing. Dec 31, 2015 dear jane quilt update december 2015, eqs here is the layout of the quilt with the completed blocks in their assigned placing using my electric quilt dear jane software. I also decided to add an inch in depth to my scallops to make the quilt just a tad bigger. Everyone at quiltsmith has loved the dear jane quilt ever since jane papadakis published her book.
Sashing instructions for dear jane blocks i knew i would dread the job of cutting and sewing all the sashing strips to my jane blocks if i waited until all the blocks were finished. I did a computer search for dear jane and found a file which i clicked on. Dear jane block of the month patchwork and quilting. In fact its incompatible with eq5 eq5 cannot open dear jane projects, and eq5 projects cannot be opened in dear jane. In dear jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker. The best one for you depends on what you need your program to do. I thought if i joined a bom and bought all the fabrics for each month, id be motivated to get started. Dear jane software inspired by brenda papadakiss book dear jane. Luckily, the manual has lessons in a workbook style that allow you to view the process and follow along step by step. Well, i am better, although i wonder if i am really ready for this project. The disappearing hourglass quilt easy quilting with layer cakes.
It is a sampler quilt, comprised of 169 square 5 blocks, each one different. Standalone software from the makers of electric quilt design software. I then did the quilting prior to cutting the scallops out since the quilting will be pulling the fabric. While software enables the creation of amazing designs, this is only possible when the package fits. Embroidery patterns dear allison quilt block of the week.
Aug 19, 2014 take a tour of the dear jane software. Dear janes primary purpose is to allow you to use the original 225 jane stickle blocks plus 225 alternate designs and other suggested substitutions to design your own dear jane variations. Dear jane the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the. May 02, 2015 acolchado, dear jane, dear jane quilt, fabric scraps project, freemotion, patchwork, quilting quiltasyougo qayg jane a. Important make sure your printer is printing the correct size. There are whole groups of women called janiacs who follow jane stickles original pattern. Dear jane quilt design software from electric quilt co. Dear jane quilt update december 2015, eqs here is the layout of the quilt with the completed blocks in their assigned placing using my electric quilt dear jane software. Official blog of the electric quilt company hosting sew alongs, and articles on quilting, crafting, and electric quilt news and promotions. Dear jane tools by brenda papadakis soft expressions. Juki tl2000qi grace qzone hoop frame with sure stitch. As my followers will know, i have been slavishly completing my nearly insane quilt before i would allow myself to get started on my dear jane quilt. Sues dear jane quilt like how the white sashing and white background make it pop and seem unified dear jane quilt great colors on white background with no corner squares so much better.
Some of the blocks are not exactly as the ones brenda papadakis drafted, as i have in some cases added seams to make paper foundation piecing easier for me to sew. You bought your dear jane epp kits from paper pieces. While you are there, you will discover a wealth of information about making the quilt and the dear jane community. We are the only uk supplier of quilting software that provides a 7 days a week free help and how to support service until 9. Electric quilt sofware products the electric quilt company prides itself on making easytouse software that can be used by both novices and professional quilt designers. Sues dear jane quilt like how the white sashing and white background make it pop and seem unified see more. Dear jane tool by brenda papadakis quilt in a day quilting.
Any time you are new to a type of software, there is a learning curve. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels. Details about b001pmjqum dear jane quilt software manual. We think this epp english paper piecing, which has simplified some of the block designs, is fantastic. This particular quilt was featured in the original dear jane software released by electric quilt in 2003. One hundred sixtynine blocks, 52 triangles, 4 corner kites and 5602 pieces later. I opened the first months package and was so disgusted with the hints that came with it. This video shows you how dear jane block c6 is made. Sewing, quilting, creating something with your hands is meant to be enjoyable, i hope you find that my patterns and instructions make creating this beautiful quilt an enjoyable experience. Dear jane quilt design software premium sewing outlet. I just purchased the dear jane for eq8 and downloaded it.
My dear jane quilt, jane, past and present lacelady. However, the single greatest factor in motivating me to work on and complete this. Get all the patterns to start making your own dear jane quilt. Several years ago, when i began quilting, i thought. In this time jane was creating the dear jane quilt. Set of 2 brand new quilting rulers with directions in manufacturers shrinkwrap. The dear jane software by electric quilt company was my first quilting software purchase. Find software and rulers all dedicated to this wonderful quilt and quilter. One hundred sixtynine blocks, 52 triangles, 4 corner kites and 5602 pieces later she had a quilt that, to this day, still leaves quilters in awe. Dear jane circle of friends by kari schell being a huge dear jane fan, i was super excited to hear that electric quilt was updating their dear jane software. Block of the month programs a block of the month program is a fun way to create a quilt without getting overwhelmed by the amount of work it may seem that you have to do. Several years ago, electric quilt produced standalone designer software, dear jane, where the blocks are already drafted for you.
It has different sized blocks amongst the five inch blocks and a different border. Brendas book, the dear jane software with twelve lessons for making the quilt, and acrylic templates are all available on her website. One hundred sixtynine blocks, 52 triangles, 4 corner kites and 5602 pieces later she had a quilt. Stickle quilt, this software will help you see how other quilters have made their own beautiful dear. I thought that line could guide my colour choices for my first and possibly last dj, i thought i would largely copy the original, just pushing the colour range away from the browns and rusts and into misty blues and. Dear jane tools by brenda papadakis designed for creating dear jane quilts.
Dear jane quilt design software the electric quilt company, 2003. The nearly insane quilt top is complete, but those papers are still being extracted. I knew nothing about jane or her quilt when i conceived the idea for my quilt. Are you trying to decide which quilting program to use. Nonetheless, i went ahead and bought the software, and preordered most of the soontobereleased dear jane ii fabric line.
Thats definitely a quilt that gwen will cherish forever. The eq software is the easiest approach you can print out paper piecing patterns. I wanted to put together lots of different blocks for variety. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing. Blakely stickle began twenty years ago, when i saw the quilt in donna bisters and richard clevelands book, plain and fancy. Sep 20, 2016 in the 1860s jane stickle was 43 and living on a farm alone.
Designed for creating dear jane quilts as seen in the book dear jane. Sep 07, 2012 other pinners had these posted on boards with names like dear jane quilt. Stickle quilt may 2, 2015 teresadownunder 20 comments. As a math teacher, i was immediately hypnotized by the geometric designs in jane s blocks and triangles. Every quilter needs to make at least one dear jane quilt in their lifetime. Stickle during the american civil war the dear jane addon installs five project files into your existing eq8 projects directory to be used as the other projects. Here is a quick start guide to printing patterns from the dear jane quilt and finding the block tips from other quilters who have sewn one or more dear jane quilts themselves. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels, surf dear jane web sites and so much more. B001pmjqum dear jane quilt software manual 691196730996 ebay.
Many people enjoy recreating the dear jane quilt in 1800s reproduction fabrics. I have heard of quilting bees where each person contributes a block toward a quilt, and i imagined a few of janes cousins sewing quilt blocks next to a warm hearth, of course and mailing them to jane for her project. Learning electric quilt including eq8 eq7 and eq stitch. Rio designs is englands and europes premier software house for quilters. We are going to be making a dear allison quilt with a different quilt block released each week. Each program varies in length, but you will receive one quilt block each month during your program. The colours are fabulous and your quilting is the icing on the cake. Dear allison quilt block of the week in the 4x4 5x5 or 6x6 hoop machine embroidery design.
It was the best display of quilts i have ever seen. In dear jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker brenda manges papadakis recreated 225 patterns from the celebrated jane a great deals on dear jane quilt design software at your local joann stores wont last long. Electric quiltr companys dear jane quilt design software. I designed and made my first hst quilt with this program, and another ones in the works.
One hundred sixtynine blocks, 52 triangles, 4 corner kites and 5602 pieces. Includes dear jane triangle and square rulers with easy to read big number design and built in 14 seam allowance. There will be 169 different square blocks and 56 triangle border blocks. Using the ctrl key on your keyboard select the four blk files dj01. The two hundred twentyfive patterns from the 1863 jane a. Purchase the software here and use our code of eq8dj20 to get the software for 20% off retail. Discover the classic beauty of this 1863 sampler quilt and the world of dear jane with this interactive cd. We have rereleased brenda papadakis dear jane software as a download specifically for eq8. Dear jane goes batty with batiks by patricia lamfers. Jun 15, 2016 this feature is not available right now. This quilt has been in my mind since i saw the dear jane quilt exhibition in nantes, france in april 20. Most quilters will have heard of the legendary dear jane quilt. Since my background is dark, i then traced it with a chalk pencil. Software, books, printables for quilters the electric quilt.
In 1863 during the civil war, a woman named jane a. Dear jane quilt design software at everything quilts. So i decided in the beginning that i would sash the blocks a few rows at a time once i completed them. Big block quilts quilt block patterns mini quilts pattern blocks quilt blocks quilting tips quilting tutorials quilting projects patchwork quilting.
Leave it set to classic dear jane quilt and click finish. She lovingly created the quilt as a reminder of the turbulent times the country was going through at the time, jane stickle carefully embroidered the words in war time 1863 into the quilt. The new version is compatible with eq8 and can be purchased for either a mac or a pc. With this program you can scan your fabric, save as 24bit, and then import them into a dear jane user library in addition to the 225 different blocks in dear jane, there are also several simple basic blocks to work with.
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