I found a copy of EQ5 for $50. Is this a good deal, or should I just "bite the bullet" and save up for EQ7?
I don't know how much I would use either program, so I don't want to spend a ton of money. What are some of your opinions on either version?
I would like to be able to do some of my own designs, but mostly I want to be able to see what my fabrics look like in different quilt patterns. Does EQ5 let you scan your fabrics to use in designs?
What features does EQ7 have that EQ5 (or 6) does not?

Thanks in advance for your responses!
~Heather

EQ5 is just as strong a program as 7. 7 has more new stuff and I haven't explored all of it yet but I love EQ5.

I had EQ5 for a few years before I got EQ7. I really liked it. You can scan in your own fabrics but the scale is harder to get right. I'm not sure of the differences-I've just barely played with EQ7.

I think it would be a good starting point. You can see if you like it and buy an upgrade if you do.

I would jump on an eq 5 for 50$. I can not afford the new one but 5 would be better then nothing

Is EQ5 the one with a set number of installs allowed? That could be a drawback.

No that is EQ 6

I looked at EQ5 and EQ6 before I bought my EQ7. The programs all sound good. One of the hyped features was the new fabric library - but for me that is not that important. I don't get that specific with my quilt 'playing'. The only reason that I HAD to go with EQ7 was I got a new computer earlier this year preloaded with Windows 7 and was afraid that any of the older versions would not run on my computer. I have had that ALOT with W7.

I started out with the original Quilt Wizard as my 'trial run' software. Love the software but not it's limitations. I really wanted to be able to draw my own blocks. So EQ7 was the right choice for me.

If your operating system will support it, I say go for it. If it doesn't work right for you then you can probably see it again. There are a few listed on eBay and EQ5 and EQ6 really seemed to go.

EQ 5 runs on Win7
EQ6 runs on Win7
EQ7 runs on Win 7

trust me I have all three installed - (just haven't taken any off)

I have EQ5 and love it. I thought about upgrading but since I don't have any problems with EQ5, why change?
Phyllis