idaho wrote: That's awful. I just got EQ8 this year, so I'll keep my fingers crossed I don't have problems. So far okay, just need to use it more.

TPeyne, I don't have a background in software but I can tell you that EQ8 is quite affordable. the 8 version is far best and have a lot of items to create your quilt easily.
you could, as HelenW advise you to go on their blog BEHIND THE MOUSE ; search CLASSES WITH YVONNE; they offer free classes to use the EQ8 from begining and more, step by step.
this could give you an idea of what you could do and how it could be easy...or not...for you.
I add that their help & technical service is very easy to reach : you could chat online.... if you need advise
the EQ8 is easy to download.
I hope this could help you.

TPayne wrote:
TPayne, I don't think they make it anymore. I just took this screenshot off their website. You would have to have EQ7 software, and then EQ Stitch would be an add-on.
You can go to Electric Quilt website and ask Customer Service if it is even still an option.
I love EQ8 but it has a real learning curve if you happen to be like me and don't have a lot of background in computer software.
HelenW

I am considering the EQ Stitch and am interested in any comments good or bad or any suggestions on it. Would it be a good investment? By the way, perhaps you can advise me of proven electricians who do their job efficiently? I live alone and sometimes there are problems with electricity in my house. Most often, specialists who come to me do not know their work well. In addition, the prices for their services are extremely high. I was advised to contact electrician charlotte because this company has been on the market for many years and their services are really always in demand. However, if you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate it if you share them.

Shoebox Quilts

Thanks for the the great over view. I ordered the Mac version on USB. I have installed it and have been trying to develop the skills.

It has been a difficult road. But I need time to go through the videos.

It seems like an interesting program. But it is very difficult. Conforms to no standard graphics protocol.

I have been using adobe illustrator to design and graph my quilts. But I will go though the videos and lessons when time permits

But again thank you.

Electric Quilt is an awesome tool. I have used Electric Quilt, since 1994. In the beginning EQ was only available on floppy disks, and it did not have video tutorials embedded within the software, so each time I used the navigation in the menu, I wrote an index card with directions. In the 1990s it was upgraded and I purchased EQ5 at the Houston International Quilt Festival and have upgraded each time to the current EQ7. Soon I didn't need to refer to the index cards, unless it is something I don't use very often. Of course there are currently, great tutorials in the software. In the beginning, For me, there was a learning curve, but it was easily mastered. If I can do it, ANYONE can. I use this program daily in designing blocks, patterns, planning quilt layouts, printing templates, printing quilt labels and exporting images into Microsoft Publisher for patterns, quilt guild newsletters, stationary, and envelopes. I have upgraded computers several times since 1994, with major crashes on the hard drives. Electric Quilt support has been with me every step of the way, and had invaluable advice each time I experienced a crash. The key is to keep your documentation, and make back-up copies on an external hard drive. If you get stuck contact Electric Quilt support. In addition, I keep a 128g thumb drive specifically for storing Electric Quilt design files. Nothing is more frustrating than losing your work.
Love EQ and I hope you find it to your liking. Regards from the The Texas Wild Horse Desert

Scarlet26

I received my copy of EQ7 today

Suppose to be stormy weekend something to play with

Will give my thoughts after using for awhile

Scarlet 26

Well i ordered EQ7 today from Rio Designs.

Thanks for your help

Rob

may I insist in telling you to go to www.riodesigns.co.uk if you didn't already. you will see that IT IS THE EQ's retailer (not a quilting shop reseller) and have the same offer than Heather told about
he is in direct link with EQ USA. may be you could suscribe to his newsletter to be aware of deals all year long as you're not in a hurry.

Marilyn, that's terrible! I have twice had to switch it over, and they were very kind about it. I had only what files I had been able to back up, but they did reactivate for me so I could continue using it.

Scarlet 26

Thanks but there are several resellers here in the Netherlands

I was trying to get the discount, not t available in Europe

I am in no hurry

Some may get along with the EQ folks....but I didn't! I lost all when they refused to transfer me to a new PC when the
old , original one crashed and burned! They'll never get my $$ again!

I just see the chat regarding the EQ system : i'm in France and got my EQ6 years ago from Great Britain where they have a retailer : RIO DESIGNS
contact is a man Lawrence : phone 01763 288234 , email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
the user manual is very complete, so will be the EQ7 for sure
and I bought the EQ6 simplified, a great Learning book with exemples, may be they have the same for EQ7
hope that help you
Arlette

Learn as I go

I emailed EQ support. I.can not buy online because of European Taxes.

But I can buy from a retailer here. Or yes someone could purchase for me in the USA.

And our web stores only have the PC version but was told that the code works on PC and/or Mac version.

Thank you again. But the issue is our sales tax.

Rob