farmers wife and EQ6
#4
If it's like the Dear Jane standalone software, you can't bring the original quilt into EQ. :(
You can, however, open the block library and import the center blocks in that folder. (the triangles require special handling and the kite blocks for DJ can't be used in EQ)
Then you'll have to set up your own Farmer's Wife layout in EQ, add those blocks to the sketchbook and set them as you want them.
I hope that helps. I wish there were some way to import the whole layout from these stand-alone CD's. I just ordered the Farmer's Wife Book and CD, so maybe we can swap notes once I get it in the mail. :)
You can, however, open the block library and import the center blocks in that folder. (the triangles require special handling and the kite blocks for DJ can't be used in EQ)
Then you'll have to set up your own Farmer's Wife layout in EQ, add those blocks to the sketchbook and set them as you want them.
I hope that helps. I wish there were some way to import the whole layout from these stand-alone CD's. I just ordered the Farmer's Wife Book and CD, so maybe we can swap notes once I get it in the mail. :)
#5
I just got the Farmer's Wife CD and I copied the contents of the EQ6 PJ6 and User folders from the CD to the EQ6 PJ6 and User folders on my computer. Then I opened EQ7 > Libraries > Fabric Libraries > Link Library then navigated to the EQ6 User folder.
The files work fine in EQ6 and EQ7 - this is going to be almost as crazy as Dear Jane, but the larger blocks will be much easier to handle - for me, anyway. I'm not very good with complicated blocks - especially the ones that contain triangles. But I think this just might be do-able, even for me! :)
Hope you get yours underway, too. :)
The files work fine in EQ6 and EQ7 - this is going to be almost as crazy as Dear Jane, but the larger blocks will be much easier to handle - for me, anyway. I'm not very good with complicated blocks - especially the ones that contain triangles. But I think this just might be do-able, even for me! :)
Hope you get yours underway, too. :)
#8
I just have the book and the cd it came with. But .... I joined the Farmers Wife yahoo group and they have the pp files on their site for every block and if you are a member you can join them. They are a nice bunch. I had not realized that there were two cd's. One for EQ 6 or 7 and one that goes with the book. But with the pp doc's and the book I am doing great. I will have to pony up the dough to buy EQ 6 or 7 eventually but am still haven't decided on which to buy. I can't foresee ever using the photo printing part and besides the activations I don't know difference. If I ever feel the need for it I could spend the money for the upgrade and I'd get more activations.
I wish I could bring the Farmers Wife blocks into my Dear Jane software.
I wish I could bring the Farmers Wife blocks into my Dear Jane software.
#9
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Originally Posted by latebloomerar
I just have the book and the cd it came with. But .... I joined the Farmers Wife yahoo group and they have the pp files on their site for every block and if you are a member you can join them. They are a nice bunch.
#10
Originally Posted by sewmanyideas
Do you have to use EQ6 or 7 to make this quilt?
The book has assembly diagrams for each of the blocks and you could put this together using only the book.
EQ just makes it easier in several ways - keeping track of the fabrics you've used, how much you need, auditioning fabrics, providing templates, rotary cutting or foundations for printing on paper, etc.
I'm afraid I've become an EQ junkie. :( ;)
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