I have had EQ6 for probably about 3 years. I took a couple of classes, missed a couple of classes, then the LQS ended up closing so I haven't had the chance again. Recently I drug my book out to attempt to learn a bit more about it. I couldn't even remember how to make a block much less design a whole quilt.
I saw a post somewhere with the basic instructions for choosing a block and designing the quilt. THAT got me started again. I've been reading the hints that pop up. I've been looking up stuff in the book if I have a particular question. It's really great finally understanding the program, even just a tiny portion of it! I actually created 2 seperate quilt tops, with the blocks and border I wanted and in the sizes I wanted. The cool thing is I printed them and I also get the amount of fabric I need for each color! I could print out the block templates but I didn't need them for what i was doing.
I use the fabrics for the basic colors and I will try to pick something that is similar to what I'm really using. That way I can see if the prints will go together or if the color values are too close.
I DID NOT NO that I could download that stuff from the internet!THANKS for that information!!! I spent last night downloading several of the fabric lines and the patterns from connecting threads! Awesome! Like I said, Imay not have THESE fabrics, but i can use the basic print sizes and colors to design stuff that is similar to what I do have in stash.
The more I learn about this version the more I want to upgrade. I wanted 7 but missed the chance to buy it cheaper, now I'm just waiting. I REALLY want to be able to use a photo to make a quilt!