Kkimberlee

I am looking at purchasing the Electric Quilt software. Should I get No. 6 and save $60 or should I get No. 7?

I really want to just be able to record the patterns floating around in my head, but am not sure that I need the most current version to do that. The biggest thing I want to be able to do is to create my own block... say a log cabin type block using a charm square as the center. Such as what I am doing currently for my Charming Log Cabins quilt.

Thanks for your help, and advice.

MTS

Other options:

Find a used copy EQ5 for sale for under $70. - no installation issues or limits. It doesn't have a lot of the newer features, but it's really good stable version.

Skip 6 ( used) or new unless it's a really good deal - under $100.
EQ6 had a limited number of installs per user.

Watch Eleanor Burns site at http://quiltinaday.com/. She has periodically offered EQ7 on sale for $133.

Also, EQ has a lite version of EQ called Design Wizard:
http://www.electricquilt.com/Shop/QDW/QDW.asp
Priced at only $30, it's a nice basic entry to quilt design software, and should be able to do want you want.

If you decide in the future to get EQ7, you're not out much money.

dunster

I would get 7 because of the installations issue. Also, I'm sure that 8 will be along someday, with great new features, and upgrading from 7 to 8 will be easier and cheaper than from 6 to 8. For software that you think you will use frequently, I would always try to get the latest version.

There was a great improvement in the user interface for 6. I have the Dear Jane software, which is based on 5, and I find it much more awkward.

btiny36

IMHO I would just purchase EQ7. It will be easier and cheaper in the long run to upgrade for sure and EQ7 has some nice extra features that 5 or 6 doesn't have. I love my EQ7 and have upgraded each time a new version has come out and it is alot cheaper that way. Actually I'm not sure that you can upgrade from EQ5 to EQ7..you can from EQ6-EQ7.

Peckish

I also recommend 7 for the reasons listed above. And just FYI, 6 doesn't have a limited number of installs - it has a limited number of FREE installs. You can purchase extra installs for around $40, I believe. However, I never had to re-install 6. I was always puzzled by people who seemed to be reloading their OS all the time.

rwquilts

I have #6 and I have been having problems with it...I'm quite frustrated...when I first got it, it seemed to work fine, but the more I use it, the more "quirks" I find it has...when I can, I will upgrade to #7.

QuiltnNan

i have EQ5 and i love it. it does everything i need. i'm not a fancy art quilter, so don't need more bells and whistles.

Kkimberlee

Thank ya'all for the helpful advice. Going to sit on it a little longer to save up and get No. 7.
~Kimberlee

jaciqltznok

EQ5 was always my fave...6..skip it...if you want to learn and just do BASIC stuff...Quilt wizard is a really good jumping off point..you can find on ebay all the time really cheap...often for less than what I can buy it at wholesale!

CristyK1

I've got EQ5 and love it. Mom has 7 and can't understand it. I've not had a chance to look at it yet. Have fun figruing it out.