Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess
I suck when it comes to drawing templates. I suck when it comes to the math of figuring out how big the pieces should be (with the seam allowance). Which is unfortunate because my original quilt ideas need templates. And I'm terrible at figuring out yardage (foolishly thought I could make a decent sized quilt with a total of two yards of fabric---if that's any indication).
So I want to get EQ so I can make templates for my designs without having to ask a board member for help. But I went on the website and its like $189 for the software. EBay didn't give me anything cheaper either. Even the older versions are well over $100. For that kind of money I could buy a hard drive for my XBox and probably a cheap game (not even including my discount at Wal-Mart). On the other hand I really need something that I can draw out my blocks, make templates, and figure yardage.
Is EQ really worth the price?
Here in Australia it is well over $200 to buy it but I got mine before they went into the shops for your$189 Australian, I say it is well worth the money as I have used both EQ6 & EQ7 a lot since getting them. You can scan your fabric into the computer and print it out where I wish it to be( good before cutting good fabric)