EQ7 - is it worth it?
01-18-2013, 09:44 AM
#11
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I have had EQ since version 4 - I use EQ7 for one reason or another on every quilt I make. Some times just to estimate the amount of fabric - or if I already have enough fabric for a particular layout. It does have a learning curve but it's fun learning too. Nowhere else can you experiment with multiple block/quilt sizes without actually cutting into your precious stash. Some days I spend more time with a "computer quilt" than the real thing but I'm always learning.
01-18-2013, 10:07 AM
#13
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EQ7 is a wonderful program for those who can master it. Check this prior thread about it:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t207054.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t207054.html
01-18-2013, 10:13 AM
#14
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Location: Pacific NW
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I'm not sure that getting everyone else's opinions is going to help YOU make a decision about whether it will work for YOU. Do any of your quilting friends, guild members, or LQSs have one installed that you can play around on?
01-18-2013, 10:25 AM
#15
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Not for me. I did not use it enough. And everytime I had to change computers, I had to contact them to reinstate it for me. It seems it is only good for so long and only on one computer. I became very frustrated, everytime I wanted to use it there was some other issue. Not worth the hassel to me. Just my opinion.
01-18-2013, 11:06 AM
#16
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Location: Eidson, TN
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As with any software/tool/product, different people will feel differently about it. I personally love EQ7, but I also do not use it to its full extent. I use it to draft out quilt patterns, and to see if I like color placement. I haven't gotten into any of the advanced techniques at all, but I love that I have an entire library of blocks & layouts at my fingertips.
01-18-2013, 04:22 PM
#19
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Location: Washington state
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As with any software/tool/product, different people will feel differently about it. I personally love EQ7, but I also do not use it to its full extent. I use it to draft out quilt patterns, and to see if I like color placement. I haven't gotten into any of the advanced techniques at all, but I love that I have an entire library of blocks & layouts at my fingertips.
01-18-2013, 09:49 PM
#20
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tipton, Iowa
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Is there enough "improvement" or added features in EQ7 that would make it worth the upgrade from EQ6? I have EQ6 and it seems to do everything I need it to, but I am just wondering if there is something "special" about the upgrade that would make me just HAVE to have it. I do design a lot of quilts for classes and patterns for the shop, but I'm trying to justify upgrading. Thanks for any info to help me decide 
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