I use EQ7 all the time. Yes it has a steep learning curve. I compare it to Adobe Photo Shop for Quilts.
I got a book called EQ6 Pieced Drawing and it helped alot to learn some of the techniques.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o08_s00_i00
There are actually a couple books by Electric Quilt that could help, don't give up yet!