I have EQ7 and find it very difficult to use. They do have lessons and a manual which would help some. They send detailed lessons some times which I can do sometimes. I wonder of EQ mini would be easier. The drawing program in EQ7 is wonderful so you could draw your applique. I had Quilt Pro for the Apple and I really liked it but the Apple died. Both EQ7 and Quilt Pro show you yardages and instructions for rotary cutting.