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10-10-2010, 12:34 PM

#41

dunster

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I started with EQ6 and now have EQ7. I usually start with a known pattern but change the layout, borders, etc.

10-10-2010, 12:36 PM

#42

lillybeck

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Ii usually imagine it in my head first then draw it on paper and color it with crayons or markers. I decide what size and go from there. If there is something I do not like when working on it I change it right then

10-10-2010, 01:16 PM

#43

ktmo815

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Beautiful!!

10-10-2010, 01:38 PM

#44

Betty Lee

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I use the label maker that I have on the
computer. You can write in your own message,
or use what they have along with photo's and
clip art. Betty Lee

10-10-2010, 01:50 PM

#45

applique

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Quote:

Originally Posted by llong0233

Debbie, that ocean themed quilt with the turtle is absolutely beautiful. You captured the turtle beautifully. Did you design the quilt and the turtle?

I had a bunch of blue batiks left over from a dolphin quilt I made my niece. I had a photo of a turtle from the aquarium so voila!

10-10-2010, 03:02 PM

#46

ktmo815

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Quote:

Originally Posted by applique

I trace photos. Easier for me than Corel or the other vector programs. Otherwise I use patterns and change or add to them.

This is awesome!

10-10-2010, 03:06 PM

#47

maryb119

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I use graph paper and a pencil. If I don't like it, I can just toss it away in the recycle bin.

10-10-2010, 03:33 PM

#48

gramquilter2

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I too, am a graph paper and colored pencil designer. I toss away a lot of things that do not work. LOL

10-10-2010, 03:34 PM

#49

BeagleMom

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Location: Virginia

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I enjoy designing my own quilts. I get an idea and sketch it roughly. Sometimes, I see fabrics I like that would go together well, or a group of fabrics that create a theme. I then look for a pattern or design online that I like and make the quilt.

Laura H.

10-10-2010, 03:43 PM

#50

kwiltnutt

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I have EQ 6 and have a brain that has a terrible time learning it. I heard that EQ7 is more user friendly; is that true? Maybe I just need spend time and learn to use it?

kwiltnutt