I'm really am an old school, graph paper kind of girl.
If you think you would like to design patterns it is a great tool to use.
I have the EQ5 program and have designed a few quilts. It takes time to learn the program and newer versions are probably easier. You really have to devote some time to it and once you get the basics it becomes second nature to use. As with any skill, if you don't use it....
Is EQ7 the latest version? I think there is one version for miniature quilts too but not sure about that.
It is one more tool that helps you to grow your skills.