Thread: does anyone know how to use excel for quilting?

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.


turtlerouge

What are you wanting excel to do for you? I use it a lot of keeping records and lists.
Carol B

i want to use excel to help me make quilt patterns & whatever else I can put it to use.

turtlerouge

Can't help you with excel, but I was wondering how your doll quilt turned out?

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).

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!

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).

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.

I have used excel to design a few quilts but I am not sure how to explain it. Good luck!

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

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.