TeresaA

I see that the Electric Quilt folks are running a sale which includes the EQ8 upgrade (no affil).

I've found my EQ7 valuable, although I haven't made great use of it. When I need it, I need it.

But EQ8? Does it have enough new -- and more importantly -- improved features to make it worthy of an upgrade for a very casual user like me?

I see that the interface has been updated. Is it better now? (sometimes change can be for the better and sometimes for the worse).

Thank you!

QuiltnNan

here are some previous threads on it
Eq 8
New EQ 8

TeresaA

Thank you! I had difficulty searching because the string EQ8 was too short for the search engine.

dunster

It was worth the upgrade for me, but I use EQ a lot. My favorite enhancement is that you don't use a block's coloring if you modify the blocks.

Prism99

I am still struggling to learn the EQ7 I've had for years, so I opted not to get the upgrade. I purchased the EQ7 instruction books when they were on sale instead. There are still some EQ7 classes online, but I figured that all of the new classes and support materials (including books) will be for EQ8. If and when I am able to master EQ7 and want more, I will do the upgrade to EQ8. Just don't think that is going to happen for me, as I think EQ7 will do everything I need.

quiltingshorttimer

I upgraded and while work and family have reduced my time to explore much, I do find the EQ8 set up much more intuitive and easier to use. The manual makes sense too. I found it worth the expense and this sale through Wed (??) is a great price.