What method do you use for drafting patterns?
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Graph paper and pencil is getting old, frustrating, and non-productive. I can't keep it all in my head, and the EQ6 may be more than what I need.
So how do you all draft your patterns and figure out your yardage? I don't want to be completely at the mercy of a software program as I like to know how to figure things out, but more accurately would be nice too.
Any ideas? Something I can use right now? :roll: Or, OK, I'll take something I need to buy too.
So how do you all draft your patterns and figure out your yardage? I don't want to be completely at the mercy of a software program as I like to know how to figure things out, but more accurately would be nice too.
Any ideas? Something I can use right now? :roll: Or, OK, I'll take something I need to buy too.
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I don't know of a better way then EQ if you don't like the paper and pencil way. :wink:
EQ5 is pretty cheap on Ebay. It does everything you need and by the time EQ 7 comes out you will know if you will really use it or not.
EQ5 is pretty cheap on Ebay. It does everything you need and by the time EQ 7 comes out you will know if you will really use it or not.
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There are other options then the EQ sytems. I have 'Quilt Wizard' and love it. Very quick and simple. I have the EQ6 but, hardly touch it. One of these days maybe...I just want to sew!:)The QW isn't that expensive and simple to use...and, quick. I have to admit, depending on what I am doing, I still sometimes draft mine out. For paper piecing both systems are great for patterns and size:)Boy, I prob didn't help:)Skeat
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i use EQ.
there's something called quilt composer - you can download it for 30 days and give it a try and then if you like it the price is $25 or so.
i've never tried it but i like the idea of trying before buying.
here's a link
http://www.quiltcomposer.com/index.php
there's something called quilt composer - you can download it for 30 days and give it a try and then if you like it the price is $25 or so.
i've never tried it but i like the idea of trying before buying.
here's a link
http://www.quiltcomposer.com/index.php
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I just went to the EQ6 website and watched the demo. OMG that is amazing! I didn't realize you could also scan in your own fabrics and threads!
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
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Originally Posted by Butterfli19
I just went to the EQ6 website and watched the demo. OMG that is amazing! I didn't realize you could also scan in your own fabrics and threads!
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
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the number of installs on a computer with EQ6 is a bummer. i haven't upgraded to 6 for that reason.
i have EQ5 installed on 3 different computers in my house so i can play with it from any location.
i'd never be able to do that with 6
i have EQ5 installed on 3 different computers in my house so i can play with it from any location.
i'd never be able to do that with 6
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Originally Posted by Butterfli19
I just went to the EQ6 website and watched the demo. OMG that is amazing! I didn't realize you could also scan in your own fabrics and threads!
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
I just may have to buy myself an I love me present... :D
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