CLRtoQuilt Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I was just wondering if anyone has this program and how you like it. I have been checking it out and have seen other feedback on the program that it is very highly recommened. Just would like some other opinions. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I've had this program for about a year and a half, but just finished taking the Quilt University class to learn how to use it properly. I like the program very much, especially now that I know what to do with it. Previously, I had Quilt Pro, which is a bit more user friendly, but not as useful. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Char, I've been using the EQ software ever since version 4.0. I love it and am using it all them time when designing my own quilts. However, I've found that this application has its limitations, too. I love to work with very complex blocks with curved seams and odd sized blocks. So, in order to play with these, I've turned to using CorelDraw 12 - where of course you don't have the fabric library feature... Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marytish Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I just bought the program and am learning how to use it. So far I am loving it. I am having a hard time finding where the picture gos after you import it though. With time I will learn Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I LOVE EQ5- The only problem is that is sometimes a big "hole" that I get sucked into, lol. No, really, it's great-but they have been trying to EQ6 on the shelves soon. If you get it, be sure to walk yourselves through the lessons, they are great learning tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay M. Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi Char, I love the program. In fact, I just used it last night to play with some color in a quilt I just started. It's perfect for trying things out before purchasing fabric. I have no idea on how I want to proceeed with this quilt and EQ5 lets me try many different options before committing. I usually work on medallion style quilts and never plan too far ahead. That way, I can use the computer to decide what color the next border should be. There are many companion programs available that make things even more fun. I would highly recommend the Stash fabric programs. There are many educational books and programs to make things easier as well. Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Geary Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Char, I love EQ5. It is so versatile and has helped me a lot. It has so many features that I haven't learned to use them all yet. My favorite is to audition different quilting patterns on a quilt before I decide how to quilt it. Occasionally I will recreate a customer's quilt on EQ5 and then audition different quilt patterns to get a feel for what I want to do. Also, I love the "help" feature that allows you to "watch a video" as a pleasant woman's voice walks you through the steps of how to do something. Linda S- Can you tell me more about the Quilt University class you took? The members of my local quilt guild would be very interested in this class. Thanks, Pam Geary:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have EQ5 also and love what I have learned on it so far. There is still so much more to learn about it though, LOL so much to learn and so little time to learn it all Joann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks everyone I think I will look on ebay and see what I can find. I have been drawing out designs of quilts but end up miss placing it and I am sure I get it mixed up with other things and ends up tossed or in the file somewhere. So I thought if I have a program I might be able to keep it all in one place. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindydusek Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I too would highly recommend EQ5. I don't think you can even buy the older versions, and you wouldn't want to. I wouldn't worry about a new version coming out. They offer very generous upgrades offers to registered users, so be sure and register. As far as fabric yardage goes there are some tricks to learn to get more accurate calculations. Search their very helpful website, the EQ5 help files, and another great resource is Quilt University. They have wonderful online classes that are well worth taking. Be sure to take them in order, starting with the beginning. The classes are very helpful as EQ has so many features it can seem kind of intimidating at first but once you learn each feature you will use it all the time. You can also make and print continuous line quilting designs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Patten Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I love my EQ5... I have next to NO Computer skills and I find it very easy and user friendly. There are still things I don't know how to use on it but for the most part I can go to my program and make miracles happen LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane Bevans Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Originally posted by cindydusek You can also make and print continuous line quilting designs . This is difinitely the way to go for me. I love continous line designs or Pam clarks designs with lines. I have found them extremely useful, especialy at the beginning. so if EQ5 can do this I am sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks Everyone, I just ordered the EQ5 program off ebay. It has 5 books that come with it. Simplified, block, drawing, color and design books. Now I guess I will be taking some of the classes on QU so I can learn how to use the program to the max. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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