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Another satisfied EQ user here. I often see a block or a full sized quilt that I like and downsize and make different layouts with smaller pieces for my miniature work. This little quilt utilizes 1 1/2" blocks. Here's the EQ version and my finished product.[ATTACH=CONFIG]449447[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]449446[/ATTACH]

I'm sorry to disappoint anyone. . .I think it's the thought that I would not use it that drove the return. I make simple pieced quilts with the most basic quilting. I think I made the right decision, but I so appreciate all the advice and photos from you guys.

Well Lee, you never know, you may wear out QuiltPro and decide to upgrade! EQ is not for everyone, it has a pretty steep learning curve and can be more complex than a lot of users need. I've heard a lot of good stuff about Quilt Pro, I hope it works well for your needs.

I am at a point in my life right now where 1) income has dropped precipitously and 2), and my health has begun to give way. I am just trying to keep creating within my own parameters. I have so much fabric, so many things I have not tried... I will leave the really creative stuff to people who can awe me, and there are many of you on here!

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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter (Post 6432460)

I don't have EQ7...I have an earlier version. Is it worth the price DH paid for it at the time for the amount I use it? Probably not. That said, I have used it for various quilts and it has helped when I've seen a quilt I liked to be able to make up a pattern; calculate yardage; etc. I don't think the version I have (I think it's 5) is particularly intuitive either but it is a very powerful program. I've not used other quilting software so can't make any comparisons/judgements there either. And since I don't use what I have to it's potential, I've seen no need to upgrade either. Just another point of view.

I have Electric Quilt version 5 (had version 3 & 4) and I use it almost every day. You can take any pattern and change the size of the blocks or add more blocks to make a larger quilt. I am right now doing mug rugs choosing blocks from Marsha McCloskey's BLOCK PARTY. The size of the blocks are 9" so I needed to convert them to 6". Some I have pieced using paper piecing pattern which is automatically ready for me by selecting that print option. Others are simple so I just select the rotary instructions. I tried Quilt pro in the mid 90s and was not impressed. I finally got the extra downloadable fabric (off of EQ website) to work. The technical support was great. Only thing I can't do are complex Bargello designs.

You have to decide if you will use it otherwise you are wasting $$$...I have it and don't use it enough but I am learning something new with it every time I use it..

I have EQ7 and have played around with it some, even made a couple blocks using it. It's on my to do list for this winter, learn more and use more. I have a friend who is quite good at it and loves to use it, so she inspires me.
I like it, had to have it, don't really use it, but might and might love it?? LOL
Would I buy it now? Probably not......

If you like scrappy quilts and aren't into designing, I'd return the EQ7 and get some nice fabric.

I agree that EQ7 is not as intuitive as it could be. I too have a system development background, and I think EQ7 is difficult for me to navigate. It takes time and determination to use it. I now use it to design labels that I print out, and have lots of fun with it. I also use it for a monthly block exchange. You have to make the decision about the expense, but if you have the time, EQ7 is a good design tool.

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Originally Posted by cathyvv (Post 6432248)

EQ7 is not as intuitive as it could be and, even with the tutorials, is difficult to navigate because of that. Note that I wrote requirements for ordering and billing software, and wrote the user manuals for that same software, so I recognize 'intuitive' when I see it...and I don't see it in EQ7.

After all that, it is a useful tool. My granddaughter wants a snake quilt. I searched high and low for a pattern that wasn't too childish, and had zero luck. Finally, I took a block I found on EQ7, started playing with it, and suddenly, there was the quilt I was dreaming of making her! It's in progress now, and I aim to have it finished for Christmas!

So I have mixed feelings on EQ7, but overall am glad that I have it. However, if you are not computer literate or are intimidated with using a computer, it may not be the right tool for you.