Journeys with Dear Jane: Baby Janes in the making and complete
#81
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I just went to the old thread and saw this:
Printing with software – in order to avoid wasting so much paper when you print your patterns using software you need to “move” the pieces to one side before printing. Turn your paper around and print the next block at the other end of the paper. ..from NDQuilts…”If you are prining just the block outlines the yes you can fit two blocks on a page. I adjust the top margin as narrow as my printer will allow and print block 1, then rotate the paper to print block 2. If I remember you cannot print any text in the header.
I also would like to print 2 blocks to a page, but can't move my blocks in the software. Is it because my software is an old version? The option to move is not available in the print preview screen. Am I doing something wrong?
thanks,
cindy
Printing with software – in order to avoid wasting so much paper when you print your patterns using software you need to “move” the pieces to one side before printing. Turn your paper around and print the next block at the other end of the paper. ..from NDQuilts…”If you are prining just the block outlines the yes you can fit two blocks on a page. I adjust the top margin as narrow as my printer will allow and print block 1, then rotate the paper to print block 2. If I remember you cannot print any text in the header.
I also would like to print 2 blocks to a page, but can't move my blocks in the software. Is it because my software is an old version? The option to move is not available in the print preview screen. Am I doing something wrong?
thanks,
cindy
I figured out how to move the pieces, but I prepare the papers for more than one block at a time and was confusing myself! So . . . I decided to print one block per page and I DO use greyed out printing so that I don't make a mistake with background and print fabrics when I'm actually doing the paper piecing. I buy the Crayola Doodle pads for the paper (not expensive) and decided to go ahead and use the ink. If I don't I'll probably make many mistakes and will end up using more ink in the long run.
#82
I have found the book, in combination with the blog thatquilt.blogspot.com, is sufficient. I use the method of ironing on wax paper and piecing that way. When I do, my squares are MUCH better than when I don't. I'm not willing to buy a Windows computer in order to use the software. ;-)
#83
Might as well keep it traditional right jillaine. She did not use a computer............. Now for those of you more savy on pp and computers, you go girls. I have to do it the old fashioned way.
#84
I noticed that Nancy answered Cindy's question about printing "the chart" by referring to an earlier post of mine on this thread - #17 to be exact. [For those not sure about the 'linking procedure' on this thread, it actually works exceptionally well, but you do need patience! - All links to posts in this thread will look the same in the text and show up in a turquoise shade, but the system really does get you to the right post on the screen, you just have to wait for it to completely load the page/post]
Now, I'm also thinking the "chart" question is somewhat ambiguous since sew4nin just gave us a link for a spreadsheet wherein you can keep track of the number of pieces in your personal baby jane construction. Once you get that set up, you can print it easily.
Ruby, my sent box said I did PM you....sorry if it got lost But I'm very glad you're here - and equally glad that Brooke has rejoined us - YAY!! I do want pictures
Gus
Now, I'm also thinking the "chart" question is somewhat ambiguous since sew4nin just gave us a link for a spreadsheet wherein you can keep track of the number of pieces in your personal baby jane construction. Once you get that set up, you can print it easily.
Ruby, my sent box said I did PM you....sorry if it got lost But I'm very glad you're here - and equally glad that Brooke has rejoined us - YAY!! I do want pictures
Gus
#85
Jillaine - I totally understand you!! the only thing you will miss not having the software is the Sharon Mastbrook chart. There should be a way to create something similar on a Mac I would presume since it is so "art-friendly."
#86
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[QUOTE=QuiltnNan;6622210]cindy, here is a link to Gus' directions to get to the chart in the software http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-...ml#post6611263
Thanks so much for your help.
I have my old chart, with lots of X's but wanted to print one so I can keep track of my colors.
Thanks so much for your help.
I have my old chart, with lots of X's but wanted to print one so I can keep track of my colors.
#87
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Thanks for the info
QUOTE=CindyA;6622226]I worked from the book only for almost two years and finally broke down and got the software. It is not intuitive. I read the book/manual that came with it and when I (finally) figure out how to do something (like move the pieces around before printing) I write my own notes.
QUOTE=CindyA;6622226]I worked from the book only for almost two years and finally broke down and got the software. It is not intuitive. I read the book/manual that came with it and when I (finally) figure out how to do something (like move the pieces around before printing) I write my own notes.
#88
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Failed to get the chart and the directions for it; does not speak well of my success of getting it to work. I have finished A-1 to A-7 in the reproduction blocks...but my arthritic right knee has complained of yesterday's sewing action.
Have the Feb. and March kits for Dear Jane in their respective envelopes...waiting to be opened.
Have the Feb. and March kits for Dear Jane in their respective envelopes...waiting to be opened.
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Gus, Thanks for the PM...lots of debris in cyberspace... sometimes I think I am there too. I'm excited about all the activity/interest in this thread. I have been working on a block this afternoon. I think I need to "attend" classroom. If I get one done correctly I will be shouting loudly.
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