Quilting Software for Mac
03-06-2011, 08:14 AM
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I bought a Mac Mini on ebay for $350. It is about the size of a thick paperback book. I also have a HP media center desktop. I bought a switch control from Radio Shack that lets me go back and forth between the two systems. I love having both. The Mac keeps me out of trouble with viruses so I use that for the internet and the PC for the other software for Windows.
03-06-2011, 08:40 AM
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I have FUSION on my mac so that I can run my embroidery programs....I really love my mac..and only use the windows side for softwear that I have to have for crafting...I have not bought any quilting softwear...I just won't give up my mac...My son is a MAC SPECIALIST ..so should I need any help or have any issues he can log into my computer and fix it from anywhere he is..My husband has a pc and is always having issues with virus or hardwear problems...
03-06-2011, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Jillaine, I hate Windows too and am a Mac girl. However, I have several programs that I HAVE to run Windows to operate such as my Bernina software and a few other programs. It stinks for sure. But, I've found that running Boot Camp solves a lot of problems for me, which basically is a program that partitions a small percentage of your Mac to be able to run Windows based programs. Virtual PC is also an option.
I really wish ALL software were made for both systems, but I found I was cutting my nose off to spite my face by refusing to run some Windows type software. Check out Boot Camp and Virtual PC.
I really wish ALL software were made for both systems, but I found I was cutting my nose off to spite my face by refusing to run some Windows type software. Check out Boot Camp and Virtual PC.
When I initially purchased my macbook, I did check out these products. But there's very little I do that requires Windows. And it just seemed so odd to put Windows on an Apple machine. If I really needed Windows-based programs that badly, I'd buy a windows machine.
I'm not against Windows, generally; I'm just against running it on a Mac. ;-)
-- Jillaine
03-06-2011, 09:16 AM
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Fascinating... I have attempted to find comparisons of EQ and QP without much success. I can't find anyone who has done a *recent* side by side comparison of the two.
If someone knows of such a comparison and can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.
In the meantime, though, it sounds like Quilt Pro for Mac is a good product (from what little I've found about it).
-- Jillaine
If someone knows of such a comparison and can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.
In the meantime, though, it sounds like Quilt Pro for Mac is a good product (from what little I've found about it).
-- Jillaine
03-06-2011, 09:23 AM
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We went Mac - hubby works with computers so was unsure how easy it would be. After we plugged mine in and it installed and set itself up, he got a MacBook pro. I believe if you want to use the windows programs via bootcamp, fusion, or parallels, you still have to buy a version of windows. I don't miss anything Windows at all, but then again, I don't use quilting software yet, so will be interested how this turns out.
03-06-2011, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I believe if you want to use the windows programs via bootcamp, fusion, or parallels, you still have to buy a version of windows. I don't miss anything Windows at all, but then again, I don't use quilting software yet, so will be interested how this turns out.
03-06-2011, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by feffertim
I have recently purchased the Quilt-pro 5 for Mac's. It is a lot less than EQ, less than $100.00 and is really quite spectacular. I am still learning to use it, but the basics are, you can pick a block (from their large library) or design your own. You can select fabrics from their fabric library or scan your own fabric to create the block. You can then put the block into a quilt, create how many blocks you want in your quilt, add borders (up to 10)with miters or cornerstones, add sashing, rotate the blocks or place them on point. You can size the blocks and the quilt and then print yardage, cutting instructions, and even convert the block to numbered paper piecing instructions. You can save your blocks and quilts in your library. There is a lot more, but I'm still learning the software. I'm really glad I purchased it. Hope this helps
03-06-2011, 10:04 AM
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Recently, I installed Windows software through BootCamp as an optional OS. Now it's like having 2 computers in 1.
I love my Mac! Stability, performance and security are exceptional.
I recently joined a local 'Mac user group' that provides free discussions and tips on Mac features and how to set up greater functionality. That's been worthwhile too.
I love my Mac! Stability, performance and security are exceptional.
I recently joined a local 'Mac user group' that provides free discussions and tips on Mac features and how to set up greater functionality. That's been worthwhile too.
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