Originally Posted by seweasy
Hi! I still have EQ5 and love it but wondering what the new versions are like. I'm not big on designing my blocks simply because that's not where my talents lie; I'm more into using blocks in the library than coming up with some new block. Sometimes I have a hard time visualizing what a design should like, now if I see a picture of something then I can copy it but do the original work, I just don't have the knack for that.
I had heard that EQ6 would allow you to bring in machine embroidery designs pictures as part of the block design. If that's the case I might be interested in EQ6 because I love using the embroidery machine along with my quilting.
Can anyone share with me what the differences are in EQ5,6 and 7? I've looked at the website but I'd rather hear from a user. Sometimes the updates on those softwares is so minimal that unless you're interested in a particular area/function then you don't always see a big difference from previous versions.
Since I'm not into designing my own blocks, I wondered if my money would be better spent on buying Block Base for more additional blocks and some of the other add-ons like Town and Country Patchwork.
Sure appreciate hearing from any of you and so appreciate and value your experience with EQ
I had EQ6 and upgraded to 7 when it came out. They are both very similar and great to visualize your designs! I had some great panels, and was able to put a similar one in the design--then try out lots of different connector blocks until I found the one that would be best. It even calculates the block pattern to match the other ones (my panels were 10.5x11.5) EQ 6 only had 3 licenses with the software--meaning that after you had put it on 3 times, it had used them up. EQ 7 has "unlimited" licenses so you can move it from computer to computer. The learning curve was hard to get used to at first, but you can get the manual for 1/2 price right now.