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I use EQ7 all the time. Yes it has a steep learning curve. I compare it to Adobe Photo Shop for Quilts.
I got a book called EQ6 Pieced Drawing and it helped alot to learn some of the techniques. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o08_s00_i00 There are actually a couple books by Electric Quilt that could help, don't give up yet! |
Originally Posted by jlm5419
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I haven't used mine very much, but it is great to play with possibilities. One thing I like it for is the fact that it tells you how much of each fabric to buy. You can recreate existing patterns in EQ, then play with color combinations, etc.
as mentioned above I will, if the pattern I have chosen is a bit odd, put it onto eq for enlarging it,if that is what I want to do, and then it will tell me how much fab to buy......most of the patterns I do decide to make from books/mag are not bed size or the ones I like aren't anyway I should say. |
Originally Posted by mythreesuns
(Post 5860699)
crafterrn1.... you can start here.... but can I book you for 40 hour weeks for a good month...lol I do love to cook..so I promise you will eat well, I will even let you use my sewing room anytime you want..as I will be on my laptop practicing... (okay...well trying to practice. lol) The strange thing about it...is I am smart about programs and use to make my own spread sheets etc for business type use. BUT...this program...just floors me...
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There is a free quilt builder application on a fabric website I like. you may know it, (and just one nut) and it's a lot of fun to play with value combinations.
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I agree with you on EQ7. I bought it and thought it would be a wonderful program. I have a computer background and thought it would be a breeze. It's confusing and I just didn't want to spend then time trying to figure it out. I thought the videos were not helpful, so I sold it.
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Originally Posted by laurafet
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I wanted EQ7 in the worst way, but could not justify the price. I watch Craigs List for people cleaning out their stash, and about a year ago I hit on a lady around the corner from me that had her entire room over her garage she was getting rid of- fabric, templates, books, magazines, etc. Looking through all the books in one cabinet, there was the EQ5 UNOPENED! I asked her how much and she said $2.00. I gave her the opportunity to change her mind knowing what she had paid for it. Nope, I could have it. One of the many bargains I walked out with that day! I love it for playing around, but have not actually printed anything out yet. Good for the creative juices though!
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Probably the same reason I bought EQ5. lol Some day maybe.....
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I would LOVE the opportunity to purchase EQ from one of you who really don't want or plan to use it!
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Originally Posted by mythreesuns
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I bought it thinking I could make my own designs/patterns etc... so now I have this program and have NEVER ever made my own pattern yet. It is to confusing I guess...so I just buy patterns and etc.. what a waste.. Have you bought things that turned out to be a waste of money?
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Sign up for the class at Quilt University. It makes all the difference to go through the classes. I love it and recently purchased Block Base and the book EQ with Me: Pieced Drawing to work through. This program is really powerful, it's worth the investment in some classes to learn how to use it.
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