...well I have eq5 and really don't use it that much so I have no desire to upgrade. I do not "design" my quilts..I buy books, mags, patterns of designs I like and go from there..color ways/fab pattern..more fun going to LQS and visit w/people and check out what's new...or dive into stash and create from there. If I need to resize the size of quilt or additional fab, I will do by hand..by the time I would get into program, draw out and print out, I could be half way to LQS and not waste colored ink of printer...JMHO