Question about pattern making
#22
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I read this with great interest. I do a lot of wallhangings, and everything starts on parchment paper. I see something I like, grab the parchment, and start drawing. Then I usually copy, and start cutting. Guess I better look for some graph paper!
#24
I use a graph paper note book.. do black and white drawing..add color with pencils.. graphing lets me figure out sizes and then how much fabric to use.. really easy to modify and place to see how it will all go together.. drawing animals, flowers, and making applique is simple on graph paper also.. I think actually the programs are based on graph modals so if you have the money that is a nice way to go.. but I have found graph paper works for just about every thing
#25
I recieved an email this week on just this topic.
http://christaquiltsblog.com/2014/04...ning-patterns/
http://christaquiltsblog.com/2014/04...ning-patterns/
#26
I have only developed one pattern on my own. and I ended up sketching parts of it out on paper, then sewing a test block. I made several failed blocks before I got it exactly right. I am not very good at math or drawing, so it was quite a challenge.
#28
It's also very simple to turn Excel into interactive graph paper. I've used Publisher and Excel for designing quilts for years and years with excellent results.
#29
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I recieved an email this week on just this topic.
http://christaquiltsblog.com/2014/04...ning-patterns/
http://christaquiltsblog.com/2014/04...ning-patterns/
#30
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I love graph paper! I print my own from the internet. Here's a great site where you can print in various shapes (triangles, hexagons, etc.); print in the colors you choose; adjust the thickness of lines; number of lines per inch; etc.
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/
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