Goatmom

I have the opportunity to purchase this program at a really good price. I know the newest version is Electric Quilt 8. I've never used quilting software. Would this be a good place to start?

Thanks,
Jennifer

Peckish

My own personal opinion is no. First, there is no support for 5 anymore. Second, 5 was one of the earliest iterations and based on what other people say about it (I started with 6), it wasn't very intuitive.

I've had every version from 6 through 8 and honestly, 8 is the easiest one to use.

Goatmom

Thank you Peckish.

dunster

I agree with Peggi. I also started with 6 and have upgraded to 8. I'll upgrade to 9 if and when it's available. There is an improvement in each version. If you start with 5 you will probably get discouraged about quilting software in general. I would personally want to start with the latest version. There could also be an issue trying to install EQ5 if it was previously installed on another computer.

Goatmom

Thank you.

Gay

There is also the issue of old programs not working on later model computers as they are no longer compatible.

thimblebug6000

I had EQ5 on my old computer, and when it died I tried to load the program onto my laptop with W10 and it would not recognize it.

SuzSLO

If it was never registered, there may be a small discount for the EQ5 owner who wants to upgrade to EQ 8. You would have to contact EQ to find out the amount, if any.

Peckish

Unfortunately the only discounts Electric Quilt offers for previous ownership is the move from 7 to 8. You can't skip generations.

SuzSLO

Here is the page from the website that invites owners of EQ6 or EQ 5 to contact the company to “inquire about upgrade discounts”: https://electricquilt.com/home/upgra...ious-versions/