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does anyone know how to use excel for quilting?

Old 04-21-2010, 07:30 PM
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I would like to know if anyone knows how to put excel into use for quilting purposes. If so, PLEASE pm me, turtlerouge.

It will be very much appreciated.


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What are you wanting excel to do for you? I use it a lot of keeping records and lists.
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Old 04-21-2010, 07:37 PM
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i want to use excel to help me make quilt patterns & whatever else I can put it to use.

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Old 04-22-2010, 02:49 AM
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Can't help you with excel, but I was wondering how your doll quilt turned out?
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:06 AM
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I use Excel all the time in my quilt designs. Alone or combined with Publisher, it's all I use. Adjust the spreadsheet grid to squares and treat it like graph paper (don't forget to save a blank sheet as a template).
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Do you also use it to calculate yardage & the # of cuts for you? If you do, a tute would be f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s because then it would be way better than using EQ6!

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I use Excel all the time in my quilt designs. Alone or combined with Publisher, it's all I use. Adjust the spreadsheet grid to squares and treat it like graph paper (don't forget to save a blank sheet as a template).
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Originally Posted by thequilteddove
Do you also use it to calculate yardage & the # of cuts for you?
For some designs, yes; for most, no. I find the math parts of quilting extremely easy so usually just use a calculator and a scrap of paper.
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I have used excel to design a few quilts but I am not sure how to explain it. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
I use Excel all the time in my quilt designs. Alone or combined with Publisher, it's all I use. Adjust the spreadsheet grid to squares and treat it like graph paper (don't forget to save a blank sheet as a template).
great idea
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I'm not an excel user, but I do use Powerpoint. I create shapes and can color them, etc. I'm sure there is a better way, but it helps me to visualize what I'm trying to create. I've just about finished the design for the memorial quilt that I need to start this weekend.
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