Is EQ7 worth the price?
08-16-2010, 05:38 AM
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Don't forget you do have to upgrade to each version before the next. Example EQ5 to EQ6 then to EQ7. You can also try Quilt wizard to see if you like computer designing quilts. It's only $20-30 and is available in the Joann Stores (use your 40% off coupons). It is very similar but with very limited designs and fabrics. EQ7 is alittle more complicated but still very similar and has so much more in it.
08-16-2010, 09:34 AM
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It's a wonderful program and I've had it since EQ4. I can pretty much look at a quilt and tell what the pattern is and re-create it in EQ7 (if it's not TOO difficult). It has tons of blocks and fabrics and you can import your own fabrics, which I do all the time.
When I buy a fabric I get a picture of it on my screen from the website I bought it from, right click, and save into a folder on my PC called Fabrics. I can then import it. I love that Moda has downloads of their collections for EQ! Also, Connecting Threads has them for every collection plus a label that matches.
When I buy a fabric I get a picture of it on my screen from the website I bought it from, right click, and save into a folder on my PC called Fabrics. I can then import it. I love that Moda has downloads of their collections for EQ! Also, Connecting Threads has them for every collection plus a label that matches.
08-16-2010, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dream56
Don't forget you do have to upgrade to each version before the next. Example EQ5 to EQ6 then to EQ7. You can also try Quilt wizard to see if you like computer designing quilts. It's only $20-30 and is available in the Joann Stores (use your 40% off coupons). It is very similar but with very limited designs and fabrics. EQ7 is alittle more complicated but still very similar and has so much more in it.
As for the person who recommends buying 5 or 6 off Ebay, just remember this: EQ restricts the number of activations of a product. And if the person bought the upgrade for 5 to 6 or for 6 to 7, then the copy of 5 or 6 will not be recognized as valid by EQ, as the product registration codes are required when installing the upgrade program. I know this because I bought the EQ 7 Upgrade for my EQ6.
That being said, I love EQ. I haven't scratched the surface of what this software can do, but I love it!
08-16-2010, 10:40 AM
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I would not recommend an earlier version, some of the enhancements in EQ7 make it more user friendly. There are some great on line tutorials for EQ 7 that may not be compatable with some of the early versions.
Shop around , and yes worth the money if yuo can spend a bit of time learning to use its great functions. Like any software it takes some getting guidance and getting familiar. I remember when the mouse came out for computers and even that took some getting use to it.
Shop around , and yes worth the money if yuo can spend a bit of time learning to use its great functions. Like any software it takes some getting guidance and getting familiar. I remember when the mouse came out for computers and even that took some getting use to it.
08-16-2010, 12:17 PM
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I pre-ordered it from EQ. I paid $152.00 which included shipping. It is the first EQ I've owned. It is not quite as user friendly as I'd hoped, but I am learning. I've scanned fabric and pictures and designed several quilts already. I think it will be well worth the money.
08-16-2010, 02:38 PM
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Sorry I was misunderstood - yes you can buy EQ7 by itself that is what I did too. Just wanted to let you know if you buy EQ5 you could not update directly to EQ7 you would have to buy EQ6 update as well as EQ7 update to get it up to date and like cattailsquilts stated if the person selling it used on ebay upgraded before selling it - the program may not work.
So buying an order version may cost you more in the long run if you really want EQ7.
So buying an order version may cost you more in the long run if you really want EQ7.
08-16-2010, 03:36 PM
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Was that the price for an upgrade, or a complete new package?
Originally Posted by Moonpi
I got a pre-release price of $97, but have not seen it that cheap since. There are lots of fabrics, and new sets added to download at their site. I did not use earlier versions, so it is taking me a while to learn my way around, but I have been able to build blocks and design quilts on it. The library of blocks that comes with it is impressive. There are video tutorials that teach you how to navigate and get familiar with the basics.
08-16-2010, 03:37 PM
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Wow, it sounds really great. I'm not so concerned about the software being complicated. I'm a power computer user and taught classes for several years. Just wanted to know if all the things you can do with it justify the price.
Originally Posted by dream56
You can actually scan in your own fabrics or download pictures of fabrics for sale to see how the quilt will really look like. It is not hard to design your own blocks on it. I like the fact that you can rotate blocks once they are colored to select the way you want the quilt to look like. It also allows you to print off the fabric amounts needed and paper templates you will use. Personally I love it and I never had any of the other versions.
Yes I feel it is worth it.
Yes I feel it is worth it.
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