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turtlerouge 04-21-2010 07:30 PM

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

ctack2 04-21-2010 07:34 PM

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

turtlerouge 04-21-2010 07:37 PM

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

turtlerouge

sewcrafty 04-22-2010 02:49 AM

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

ghostrider 04-22-2010 03:06 AM

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).

thequilteddove 04-22-2010 03:10 AM

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).


ghostrider 04-22-2010 03:20 AM


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.

LeslieSkelly 04-22-2010 03:23 AM

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

Oklahoma Suzie 04-22-2010 05:14 AM


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

LoisN 04-22-2010 05:21 AM

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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