Unlock Creativity with EQ8’s Dynamic Duos Add-On

Posted in accuquilt, EQ8 by lorimillerdesigns

Colorful quilt block designs featuring various geometric patterns, labeled 'Dynamic Duos' with the text 'GO! QUBE Combine 2 Qube Sizes'.

I am so excited to share all the details on my new Block Library Add-on for EQ8: Dynamic Duos! I have been working on this block library for quite a while and have had to save the secret until now. This Block library has 60 beautiful quilt blocks all designed to use the AccuQuilt GO! Qube but the twist is you need to use TWO Qubes together! This new block library is available September 15^th, 2026!

An office desk with a computer monitor displaying quilting software, a keyboard, a white fabric cutter machine, and two boxes labeled '8" Block' along with colored fabric sheets.

If you are not familiar with my EQ8 Block libraries for AccuQuilt GO Qubes, let me give you some background. Most of you know that I love EQ8 Quilt design software. I use it to design my patterns, I use it to make my own quilts and I am also an EQ8 teacher. But like most of you, I have a lot of sewing interests, so I also like using my GO! AccuQuilt cutter to speed up the assembly process.

A geometric patchwork design featuring various shades of purple, arranged in a star-like pattern with a central white square. — Secret Quilt Block

I created a line of block libraries that use the shapes found in the AccuQuilt GO! Qubes. So you can design your quilt in EQ8, drop in one or more of my Quilt blocks and then cut it all out with your GO! Qubes and Cutters. The perfect mix of creativity and precision!

Two GO! QUBE Mix & Match fabric cutting block sets, featuring 8" and 4" blocks, showcasing the ability to create over 72 block designs. Each box highlights included dies, patterns, and additional resources.

The blocks included in the Dynamic Duos EQ add-on use die shapes from TWO AccuQuilt GO! Mix & Match Qube sizes – a small Qube and a large Qube, where the small Qube is half the size of the large Qube. This small and large Qube combination is called a Duo!

8″ Qube + 4″ Qube = 8″ GO! Qube Duo
10″ Qube + 5″ Qube = 10″ GO! Qube Duo
12″ Qube + 6″ Qube = 12″ GO! Qube Duo
16″ Qube + 8″ Qube = 16″ GO! Qube Duo

The DUO you choose AND the blocks GRID will determine your finished block size. The larger the DUO, the larger the block! Here is a chart of the Grids and Duos with what size finished blocks they make.

Table displaying finished block sizes for various quilt patch patterns, including Nine Patch, Four Patch, Five Patch, Nine Patch (large), and Sixteen Patch, with dimensions for 8", 10", 12", and 16" duos.

Take a spin through all of the 60 included blocks to see the possibilities of using two Qubes together.

Original Paducah Peony block design in pink tones.

This Paducah Peony Block is an example of one of the blocks in the library. There is a complete reference guide for each block which shows you the different GO! Qube Shape numbers that are needed for each block. The smaller Qube of the Duo is highlighted in blue so it is easy to pull the dies you need to cut them out.

The library also comes with a Project file containing 40 quilts. There are 10 designs colored in 4 different ways to give you inspiration to start designing and creating stunning quilts right away.

The Dynamic Duos add-on includes:

An instant download that loads the 60 blocks directly into the AccuQuilt Libraries folder found in your EQ8 Block Library.
PDF Resources including color pictures of each block showing the GO! Qube die shape numbers required to create the block and additional information on how to use the blocks with your EQ software.
Ten quilt designs in 4 different colorways, a total of 40 quilt designs to inspire your design journey.
And Electric Quilt’s fantastic tech support; free with your purchase so if you need any help, just call, email, or live chat with them!

More EQ8 add-ons for AccuQuilt

A collection of colorful quilting design covers featuring patterns like Fabulous Four Patch, Corners & Angles, Five Patch Fun, Mix & Match, Sweet Sixteen, and Nine Patch Party, designed for Electric Quilt Software.

Do you love these blocks? There are even more libraries to choose from. All of these blocks are convenient, beautiful, and the perfect way to quickly design quilts you can cut out with your GO! Cutters.

View all AccuQuilt GO! add-ons for EQ >

14Jan2025

All Six EQ8 Add-ons for the GO! Qube Now Available

Posted in EQ8 by lorimillerdesigns

Quilty friends, I am excited to share that all six GO! Qube Block Add-ons for EQ8 are available! That’s right, there are six Block libraries offering hundreds more blocks that you can easily design within EQ8 and then cut out with your AccuQuilt GO! Qube dies and cutters.

Each of these six, easy-to-use block libraries will work with any size Qube. When you combine Electric Quilt^® software with your AccuQuilt^® GO! fabric cutter and GO! Qube dies, you have the perfect mixture of creativity and precision!

We released the first Block Library in October, and the reception has been so welcoming. If you missed it, you can read more about the GO! Qube Mix & Match, Plus Corners and Angles HERE! And let me introduce you to the rest of the family. Be sure to follow the LINKS for all of the details.

1 – Fabulous Four Patch

This block library contains 60 Four Patch blocks using a 2 X 2 grid.

2 – Five Patch Fun

This block library contains 60 Five Patch blocks using a 5 x 5 grid (small).

3 – Nine Patch Party

This block library contains 60 Nine Patch blocks using a 3 X 3 grid.

4 – Sweet Sixteen

This block library contains 60 Sixteen Patch blocks using a 4 x 4 grid.

5 – More Corners & Angles

This block library contains 60 blocks that use the GO! Qube Mix & Match with the Companion Corners and Angles. The blocks come in multiple grid sizes with Four Patch, Five Patch, Nine Patch, Sixteen Patch, and 25 Patch blocks.

Each EQ8 Block Add-on Library for the GO! Qube comes with:

An automated download that loads the blocks directly into the AccuQuilt Libraries folder found in your EQ8 Block Library.
PDF Resources including color pictures of each block showing the GO! Qube die shape numbers required to create the block and additional information on how to use the blocks with your EQ software.
Ten quilt designs in 4 different colorways, a total of 40 quilt designs to inspire your design journey.
And Electric Quilt’s fantastic tech support; free with your purchase so if you need any help, just call, email, or live chat with them!

These products are available for purchase at ElectricQuilt.com and AccuQuilt.com!

29Nov2023

New Product! Add-On EQ8 Block Library – AccuQuilt Qube MORE Four Patch

Posted in accuquilt, EQ8, Patterns for Sale by lorimillerdesigns

EQ8 and AccuQuilt are the perfect match! Introducing my newest Add-on EQ8 Block Library file, MORE Four Patch! I am so happy to offer this new set of digital EQ8 Block Library files for the AccuQuilt Qubes. These files include 60 gorgeous Four Patch variation block designs that you can load into EQ8 Quilt design software.

EQ8 is Quilt Design Software by The Electric Quilt Company. I design my quilts in EQ8, I teach EQ8 and I use EQ8 in my original patterns. I love that I can audition different fabrics and get the perfect quilt design before I cut it out with my AccuQuilt GO Cutter.

These block designs work with the Accuquilt GO! Qube Mix & Match Block Die sets. You can use the Die Shapes in the GO! Qubes to cut out all of these blocks.

These EQ8 Block Library files are downloadable digital files that are designed to work with your EQ8 Quilt Design Software. They are only compatible with EQ8. Once you place the block file in your library, you will be able to use it immediately to draw and design quilts.

Required: A running copy of EQ8 Quilt Design Software.

60 Beautiful Sixteen Patch Blocks!

I have included 60 MORE Four Patch Block designs with brand new, traditional and even familiar blocks. There are so many design possibilities in EQ8.

These blocks are Four Patch Blocks that can be cut out with your GO! Qube Mix & Match Block Set, no companion dies are needed.

Since the Four Patch design is based upon a 2 x 2 grid, your finished block sizes will finish at the same size as your GO! Qube.

The MORE Four Patch block files come in all of the Qube sizes: 4″, 5″, 6″, 8″, 9″, 10″ and 12″ . They are color coordinated by size in the shop so you can find the size you need. You only need one size of EQ8 Qube files as EQ8 will let you resize the blocks.

Complete Instructions including Die Cutting Guide!

Each set of library blocks comes with a complete set of Instructions, a Block Reference Guide and a Die Cutting Guide.

The Die Cutting Guide provides pictures of the MORE Four patch blocks and which shapes are needed from the Qube to cut out that block similar to the picture above.

Please note: If you have more than one size of Qube, you only need one size of library. Once you have the EQ8 Library for Accuquilt installed into EQ8, you can easily resize to your other size Qubes as it will scale properly. You can certainly purchase other sizes for convenience, but it is not necessary.

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Thank You! And Happy Quilting!

More Products Available!

If you like designing and making your own quilts with EQ8 and AccuQuilt, check out some of my other products.

Find GO! Friendly patterns and more Add-on EQ8 Block Libraries including the original 216 Four Patch Mix & Match designs, Nine Patch Party, Five Patch Fun, Sweet Sixteen, English Paper Piecing and four sets of BOB libraries.

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10Jan2022

New Product! Add-On EQ8 Block Library – AccuQuilt Qube Sweet Sixteen

Posted in accuquilt, EQ8, Patterns for Sale by lorimillerdesigns

Introducing my newest Add-on EQ8 Block Library file, Sweet Sixteen! I am excited to offer the next set of digital EQ8 Block Library files for the AccuQuilt Qubes. These files include 60 gorgeous Sixteen patch Patch variation block designs that you can load into EQ8 Quilt design software.

EQ8 is Quilt Design Software by The Electric Quilt Company. I design my quilts in EQ8, I teach EQ8 and I use EQ8 in my original patterns. I love this design software! It is so versatile and let’s you design your own beautiful quilts with any block design.

These block designs work with the AccuQuilt GO! Qube Mix & Match Block die sets. You can use the Die Shapes in the GO! Qubes to cut out these blocks.

Required: A running copy of EQ8 Quilt Design Software.

60 Beautiful Sixteen Patch Blocks!

I have included 60 Sweet Sixteen Block designs with brand new, traditional and even familiar blocks. There are so many design possibilities in EQ8.

These blocks are Sixteen Patch Blocks that can be cut out with your Go! Qube Mix & Match Set, no companion dies are needed.

Since the Sixteen Patch design is based upon a 8 x 8 grid, your finished block sizes will finish larger as indicated in the chart below.

The Sweet Sixteen block files are available for all Qube sizes. You only need one size of EQ8 Qube files as EQ8 will let you resize the blocks.

Complete Instructions including Die Cutting Guide!

Each set of library blocks comes with a complete set of Instructions, a Block Reference Guide and a Die Cutting Guide.

The Die Cutting Guide provides pictures of the Sweet Sixteen blocks and which shapes are needed from the Qube to cut out that block similar to the picture above.

Please note: If you have more than one size of Qube, you only need one size of library. Once you have the EQ8 Library for AccuQuilt installed into EQ8, you can easily resize to your other size Qubes as it will scale properly. You can certainly purchase other sizes for convenience, but it is not necessary.

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Thank You! And Happy Quilting!