I've been looking at all the topics and other things but what I would like to know what is an EQ6 or ? is it a site or a program and what does it do and how much is it and where do you get one?

I'll bet you would get more answers if you made the question your topic. Not dumb ;-)

EQ6 is a Computer Program for designing quilts. It's a pretty cool program. I got it for Christmas and have taken a class on how to use it. I have only played on it a little but there is a lot you can do on there.

Thank you for your suggestion on ?

Where can you purchase this program and is it very expensive

EQ6 stands for electronic quilting version 6

It's ElectricQuilt, and it's a little expensive. If you google it you'll find it online.

http://www.electricquilt.com/Shop/EQ6/EQ6.asp

I use mine a lot :D:D:D I have saved a lot of money on patterns as I can make my own, (the program paid for itself in the two years I have had it) I love to be able to adjust the size of a block/border/sashing/quilt size with a couple of clicks... I can print out templates, foundations, rotary cutting guides and fabric requirements. I am totally sold on this program :D:D:D

JoAnn's carries the "beginners" version (not sure of the correct title-Quilt Wizard?) in their quilt section... I waited till 50% off on quilt items (they have these sales on a semi regular basis) The original price is $29.99 so it was $15 on sale....
I love mine and use it on regular basis. I will upgrade it one of these days when I get extra cash. For designing a quilt or just to "play" it is VERY user friendly!!

Enjoy! :)

I also use the Quilt Wizard software and find it very useful. I find it easier than drafting on graph paper. However it's a little limited on what you can do so I'll probably update eventually.

Will the beginner version run with MS Vista?

That's what I have! Runs great-no problems!
I had double checked with the company first, as it didn't say Vista on the package!


Go have fun!!

apparently you guys are more computer literate than I am. I have EQ6, have had it for a couple of years, still pull out the pencil, paper and crayons when I design a quilt. :(

Absolutely love Quilt Wizard, limitations notwithstanding. Look forward to being able to upgrade to EQ6 at some point, but can't see it happening in the near future. Anybody want to get rid of theirs cheap??? (Don't I wish!)

I still do that occasionally. But it's a lot easier to change my mind with Quilt Wizard. I just save the file with a new name and move things around. Much easier than re-drawing. I've also used it to "sketch" a cutting diagram for fabric. Just make a design the length and width of your fabric, put in 4 inch blocks. Then fill in the various sections you'll be cutting with a different color. You can see right away if you've got it right or not. Then I print the colored layout, cut out the sections and pin to the cut pieces. By making corresponding notes on my original layout I can be sure the cut pieces are sewn in the right places.

I love it too and enjoy playing with different designs and color combinations. I think it's giving me a better understanding of both and helping me determine my own style. Also, I like being able to get some idea on yardage. Helps me to use up my stash.

I have EQ5 and really like it, don't get to play with it too often, but would love to upgrade to EQ6.

Hi Cheryl, I'm still using the EQ5 and think it was well worth my money. I don't use it to it''t sull capacity but that's not the programs fault. Here's another posting from a member whose sister designed her quilt in 9 minutes.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38013-1.htm
If you are able to try out the program at a quilt show, that could help to convince you. Also if you go on the www.electricquilt.com site & search around you can read the forums & see exactly what others use the program for. (not sure why the electricquilt site doesn't show up as a link, but just copy & paste it)

I love my EQ6. It was a little pricey but worth every penny.

I had the EQ5 and upgraded to EQ6. I need to use it more. I like the program, but I use it so seldom that it takes me a while to get the hand of it again. One of the LQS offered a class and I was going to take it, but there wasn't enough interest so the class was cancelled. I have the Quilt Wizard, but found it to limiting. That was when I was inbetween the EQ versions.

I just bought EQ6 and the little I have played with it, I love it. I'm working on a black and white quilt and was able to see it on the computer and decide what to do with sashings, broders and how to place the blocks.

I bought EQ5 at a quilt show years ago. I am not too computer literate so dont use it . I found it hard to understand. A friend helped me design one quilt top and I loved it. Would there be a tutorial for EQ5 some where?

I love the Quilt Wizard also.
It is priced reasonable and you can do alot with it.
I would recomend it as a beginner to EQ6.
You also get the benefit of downloading a new pattern every month and all the previous ones for the last few years.
Joanns carries it. I got mine for 29 dollars a couple of years ago. You cannot design your own blocks with it but it comes loaded with enough to keep you busy for a while with all you can do with them.

Didn't know you could download new patterns. I'll check that out. Thanks.

I have EQ6. It's a wonderful program when you see a square you like, but no pattern, you can make your own or alter an existing block for a new design. The program with do the proper calculations for the size square you want and you get a proper sized template. I got mine at Joanne's - special sale and free shipping. Though I have had mine for about 2 years, I still have not made a dent in all the things it can do!

Promise not to laugh, but I still have EQ4!!! Don't use it much, tho. I know that EQ6 runs about $150.00.

I have EQ 5 too. Love it to help me see what a block does by itself, sashed, or with another block. It also gives me an idea as to what size to make, and also a ballpark figure of the amount of fabrics in each color to get. I use if very often.

I started out with EQ5 which I was able to catch at just the right time. They were offering for a special price if I remember it came to about $75. Then later upgraded to EQ6 (note the upgrade required EQ5 to be on the computer). But you can get the standard EQ6 & not have to have EQ5. Of course have 5 they emailed me offering EQ6 at a discount too. I couldn't pass it up. Just recently I was having trouble designing a particular style quilt & email them about it & they looked into what I was trying to do & told me how to achive it. Worked great & I learned something else. I would sign up for their newsletter & then you would get the lates info about sales etc.

Same here, I sure didn't find it very user friendly. I took a class and still dumb about getting it to work.

I have 123 Quilt Pro on a MX Vista laptop. It is very inexpensive and will let you design quilts from pre-programmed blocks. You can fill in with colors and borders and sashings to see what the overall effect will be. You can print out the yardage required for each fabric. You can print out a picture of the quilt. Often Quilt Pro will offer you a free download of a fabric collection or some additional blocks. You cannot draw your own blocks with this 123 Version, but I think you can with Quilt Pro. It is very easy to use and cheaper that EQ6. Just another option for you to consider.

I didn't want to spend the money for EQ6, so I got a used EQ4 off Ebay. I like it very much and have had no issues from not buying it new. I don't do a lot of quilt designing, so it does everything that I need it to do. Probably not all the bells and whistles that EQ6 has.