One feature I like and use a lot with my EQ7 is the ability to lay out a quilt with different size blocks--which is what it sounds like you are talking about. I do t-shirt quilts for customers and have found that this feature alone with EQ7 has paid for EQ on it's own. It also allows you to play with sizes of quilts and if you don't like the results, you can save and start over. And I especially like the ability to play with layout of blocks I'm using. Ditto color choices. And recently I took a class on using it to sample quilting designs. So yes, I think it's been worth the $$. Think of it as 18-20 yards of fabric (a couple of quilts) and how it may allow you to create some real beauties!