I have used EQ since EQ4. I have EQ 7 loaded on my computers and use it almost everyday! I have designed hundreds of quilts and quilt projects with it. I have made many quilts from my designs. I am a quilt pattern designer as well as an EQ teacher. My suggestion to you would be to work through the book and watch the videos. The EQ site do you EQ has more help there. Always use your help button in the program the full workbook is in the program! Work on it for at least 15 mins a day and you will remember things a lot better. Have Fun! Luann