I've had EQ from 5 and now have 7. I was reluctant to upgrade to & but 6 only had so many downloads before it goes pouf! and I had reached my limit after a new computer and hard drive meltdowns. I have alternate used for it, but I do like using it for testing out block placement, color combinations, etc. I generally don't design from scratch with it. However, EQ7 has a nice new feature that allows you to take a photo and turn it into quilt top using any one block format that you like, e.g. hexagons, triangles, trapezoids. I found that addition very addictive and now have a 3,000 hex piece in my work basket.
Diana