As an instructor for EQ7 and having had EQ programs since EQ4 Ilove the program! Eq 7 is by far the easiest to use and learn. If you love to audition colors and fabrics in your quilts. If you love to morph quilt patterns you have seen. If you love to say what if I did this or that? Then EQ 7 is the way to go. The photo piece of the program is a nice addition. One that I am still learning. Yes the price is up there. But well worth it in my humble opinion Also take an online class or too. Watch the videos. Join the online groups on yahoo. Practice for 15 mins a day. I learned EQ by working through every book I had for each program as well as the add on books. They are well written and fun to do. Like anything in quilting practice is the key! Luann