The Electric Quilt Company

What The Electric Quilt Company does

The Electric Quilt Company, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bowling Green, Ohio, develops and sells quilt design software for individual quilters, professional designers, and quilt retailers worldwide. The company's flagship product, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), is a desktop application for Windows and Mac that enables users to design custom quilts and blocks, import fabrics, and print templates, foundation patterns, rotary-cutting charts, and fabric yardage estimates. EQ8 ships with 6,000+ copyright-free blocks and 6,000+ manufacturer fabric swatches and is supported by a companion product, BlockBase+ (released March 2021), which contains 4,264 historical blocks from Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. The platform is extended by a catalog of add-on block libraries (Star Blocks, Kaleidoscope, Classic Applique, AccuQuilt GO! collections, Quiltmaker 100 Blocks), designer-themed quilt project collections (Dear Jane, Judy Martin Star Power and Log Cabins, Kimberly Einmo precut quilts, Karen K. Stone scrappy quilts, Quilt Journeys), and digital fabric downloads (EQ Stash Online, with 1,000+ manufacturer fabrics per pack).

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time software licenses, paid digital add-ons priced from $9.95 to $49.95, physical books (Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, Dear Jane Book, EQ8 Lesson Books), printable products (Inkjet Fabric Sheets, Quilter's Newsprint), online classes (EQ At Home), in-person workshops (EQ Academy in Ohio), and an annual EQ Membership subscription that bundles free Stash downloads and discounts. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via ElectricQuilt.com, supplemented by a global network of independent EQ teachers, regional retail partners in the UK and EU (Search Press, Rio Designs, Cotton Patch, Quiltplaza/Procam, Quiltmania, etc.), Canadian retailers, and quilt shows. Physical products are not shipped directly to EU/UK customers; only digital downloads are available in those regions, with physical fulfillment routed through local retailers.

The company has been operating for over 30 years under co-founders Penny McMorris (co-founder and vice president) and Dean Neumann (co-founder and president). It is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Headcount is reported as 1-10 employees, consistent with a small, founder-operated niche vertical software business with an established content library, strong brand recognition in the quilting community, and durable product/retailer partnerships.

Name

The Electric Quilt Company

Legal name

The Electric Quilt Company

Website

https://electricquilt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Electric Quilt Company develops and sells quilt design software (EQ8) and companion tools (BlockBase+) for individual quilters, professional designers, and quilt retailers, monetizing through software licenses, add-on content, books, classes, and an annual membership subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quilt Design Software

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Quilting & Patchwork Shops (CRALADAB)

Keywords

• Quilt design software
• Quilt block library
• Fabric visualization tools
• Rotary cutting patterns
• Quilting add-on collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: One-time purchase perpetual licenses for EQ8 design software and BlockBase+ database. Single-user licenses with 2 activations per license. Upgrades available from previous versions (EQ7 to EQ8).
2. Add-on Libraries: Digital downloads of additional block libraries, quilt project files, and fabric collections that extend EQ8 functionality. Products include themed block collections, designer quilt projects, and seasonal fabric packs.
3. EQ Membership: Annual subscription program offering FREE Stash downloads, everyday discounts on products and classes, extra savings during sales, and a free gift. Auto-renewing membership.
4. Books and Lesson Books: Physical and digital books for learning EQ8 software and quilting techniques, including EQ8 Lessons for Beginners, Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, Dear Jane Book, and EQ8 Deep Dive series.
5. EQ Printables: Physical products including Quilter's Newsprint for paper piecing and Inkjet Fabric Sheets for printing photos onto fabric for quilts.
6. Online Classes: EQ At Home online video classes for learning EQ8, available as instant access downloads. Also in-person EQ Academy workshops hosted in Ohio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Electric Quilt Company develops and sells desktop quilt design software, most notably Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) and BlockBase+, which let quilters design blocks and quilts, import or use built-in fabrics, and print templates, foundation patterns, rotary-cutting charts, and yardage estimates. Around these core products it sells add-on block libraries, designer quilt collections, digital fabric libraries, lesson books, printable inkjet fabric sheets and newsprint, plus online and in-person classes, and runs an EQ Membership subscription that bundles fabric downloads and discounts.

Product overview

The Electric Quilt Company offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two core software products: Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8), the main quilt design application, and BlockBase+, a companion block database. EQ8 provides tools for designing quilts, drawing blocks, and printing templates with 6,000+ built-in blocks and fabrics. BlockBase+ adds access to 4,264 historical blocks. The modular add-on ecosystem extends the platform with: block collections (Star Blocks, Kaleidoscope, Classic Applique, Quiltmaker 100 Blocks, designer-themed blocks), quilt project collections (Dear Jane, Judy Martin Star Power and Log Cabins, Kimberly Einmo precut quilts, Karen K. Stone scrappy quilts, Quilt Journeys), AccuQuilt GO! compatible products (GO! BOB and GO! Qube add-ons for use with AccuQuilt cutting machines), digital fabric libraries (EQ Stash Online with 1,000+ manufacturer fabrics), printable products (inkjet fabric sheets, quilting newsprint), and educational resources (EQ At Home online classes, EQ Academy in-person workshops, lesson books). An annual EQ Membership subscription provides free fabric downloads and discounts. The company also publishes reference books including the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns and Dear Jane Book.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EQ8: Electric Quilt 8 - the company's flagship quilt design software with 6,000+ blocks and manufacturer fabrics.
• BlockBase+
• EQ At Home
• EQ Academy

Products and services

• Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8)

Quantifiable outcome

• Users can design and test thousands of quilt patterns and fabric options before cutting fabric
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccuQuiltcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccuQuilt is a strategic partner providing GO! Qube and GO! BOB cutting dies. EQ software includes add-on libraries that match AccuQuilt die shapes, allowing users to design quilts in EQ8 that can be cut with AccuQuilt machines. The partnership includes co-developed products with Lori Miller Designs and licensing of AccuQuilt trademarks.
• Lori Miller DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLori Miller Designs creates AccuQuilt GO! Qube and GO! BOB add-on block libraries for EQ8 software in partnership with Electric Quilt and AccuQuilt. These add-ons allow EQ users to design quilts compatible with AccuQuilt cutting systems.
• Barbara BrackmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuilt historian Barbara Brackman provides block compilations for Quilt Journeys add-on (700+ state blocks with Brackman ID system) and BlockBase+ database (4,264 pieced quilt patterns). Her work forms the foundation of major EQ products.
• Judy MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudy Martin is a prominent quilt designer whose original block and quilt designs are licensed for EQ add-ons including Star Power (61 quilts), Log Cabins (266 quilts), and Stars & Sets. Her designs are copyrighted for personal use with specific permissions for selling quilts and teaching.
• Karen K. StonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaren K. Stone designs are licensed for EQ add-ons including Scrappy Quilts and More Quilts. Designs are copyrighted for personal use only.
• Kimberly EinmocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKimberly Einmo's precut-friendly quilt designs (Jelly Roll Quilt Magic, Jelly Roll Quilts and More, Clever Combo Quilts & More) are licensed for EQ add-ons. Teachers may use information to teach if they give credit.
• Heidi Kory (Heidi Kory Steinmetz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeidi Kory designs include Simple Starts (18 projects with easy piecing) and monthly Project of the Month free downloads. Her designs are copyrighted for personal use only.
• Brenda PapadakiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrenda Papadakis' Dear Jane design (225 blocks from Jane A. Stickle's Civil War-era quilt) is licensed for EQ8 add-on. The original Dear Jane book and software are copyrighted by Brenda Papadakis.
• Fabric Manufacturers (Riley Blake, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, Andover, Moda, Hoffman, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop fabric manufacturers provide digital fabric collections for EQ Stash Online. Collections include florals, geometrics, abstracts, batiks, and holiday fabrics. Over 1,000+ fabrics per download from manufacturers including Riley Blake, Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, Tilda, Hoffman, Northcott, Island Batik, Timeless Treasures, and more.
• EU/UK Retailers (Search Press, Rio Designs, Cotton Patch, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional retail partners in UK and EU including Search Press, Rio Designs, Cotton Patch, Bali Quilt, Quiltplaza/Procam Group, Wilma Karels, Quilt around the World, and Quiltmania. These partners distribute physical EQ products in European markets.
• Andrea Bishop and Jenny NovinskyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrea Bishop designed Collection One and Jenny Novinsky designed Collection Two of Kaleidoscope paper-pieced blocks for EQ. Both collections are copyright-free.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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