I have EQ6 and have been using it for almost 2 years. I don't know everything in the program. I tried to read the manual and do the tutorials, but was too excited to wait. I have made 5 quilts that I designed. The piecing is more accurate than when I play around with graph paper. I have scanned fabrics and love the ability to see the actual fabrics in place. And printing out the patterns is such a treat, rather than tracing. I also have about 20 quilt ideas made and saved in the program. Know that you won't learn everything at once, but there is so much you can use without alot of training. It was a gift to myself and I have enjoyed every minute of it.