Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk) (https://www.quiltingboard.com/general-chit-chat-non-quilting-talk-f7/)
-   -   ?? for those who write tutorials... (https://www.quiltingboard.com/general-chit-chat-non-quilting-talk-f7/those-who-write-tutorials-t109737.html)

blzzrdqueen 03-22-2011 09:46 AM

I have been taking pictures of every step of the wall hanging I am doing, with intentions of doing a tutorial on my blog. It am using a kit, so I the directions are already written, but I will be writing the blog post so people can use their own fabrics and such. What I am wondering about is how you keep the thoughts organized and if you have any tips for creating a successful tutorial.

Thank you in advance

janice4 03-22-2011 09:54 AM

I find a lot of pictures helps me and the readers. Making sure you write things down as you go can be helpful. I have also written things down and take a picture of that as I go :) I think the more you make it easy to understand the better. Good luck. Did you get it up yet ? Love to see it.

blzzrdqueen 03-22-2011 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by janice4
I find a lot of pictures helps me and the readers. Making sure you write things down as you go can be helpful. I have also written things down and take a picture of that as I go :) I think the more you make it easy to understand the better. Good luck. Did you get it up yet ? Love to see it.

Not yet, but I will post when I do...it'll be in parts I think...I haven't decided yet.

janice4 03-22-2011 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen

Originally Posted by janice4
I find a lot of pictures helps me and the readers. Making sure you write things down as you go can be helpful. I have also written things down and take a picture of that as I go :) I think the more you make it easy to understand the better. Good luck. Did you get it up yet ? Love to see it.

Not yet, but I will post when I do...it'll be in parts I think...I haven't decided yet.

Why in parts for those of us who like to finish things.. in one go.. :(

klgreene 03-22-2011 03:24 PM

Make it PDF and we can just download it.

amandasgramma 03-22-2011 03:49 PM

I have done a coupla tutes. Also was a technical writer in my other life.

#1) Post a picture of the finished product as the first pic. I hate having to scroll thru numerous pages (sometimes) to see what the heck the person is showing.

#2) Put the name of the product in the subject/title line. Look at the tutes....the ones that say "here's one for Jane Doe"....doesn't help anyone!!! Is it a purse, a wallet, a block???

#3) Write/type out your tute on a separate sheet of paper - in steps. When you're done, make another of the product and FOLLOW the tute EXACTLY. If it doesn't work, you know your tute is wrong!!!!

good luck!


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:01 PM.