I think there are some very basic design programs. I can't recall the names though. Someone will probably come along with that answer. However, I have EQ5 and it is very comprehensive. There's very little it cannot do that I have wanted it to do. You can buy it used here
http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Quilt...1698259&sr=8-7
There's a learning curve, but Rhonda on the board here is currently giving lessons. Here's the first
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...n-t166726.html and here's the second
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...k-t168115.html