I have EQ5 and an EQ6 update (but never loaded it on). I took a class the Houston Intl. Quilt Festival and that really helped me alot! I would definitely recommend that. I've also used the tutorials and that helps too. Probably don't use it to it's fullest potentional, but it really helped me during bee groups projects like a "row quilt" and applique projects. I have realized that if I don't use it often I forget how to use it so now I just play with it from time to time just to keep my skills up. I hope you will give it another try.