How many of you keep track of your quilts?

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06-30-2011, 12:13 PM

#31

ChrisB

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Texas Abilene area

Posts: 805

I keep a spreadsheet with all my quilts listed as to the name, size & dimensions, inspiration, design, year made and who I gave it to (family). I also take pictures of each one.

06-30-2011, 03:19 PM

#32

Ilovemydogs

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: White Mountains, AZ

Posts: 2,688

I take pics of the quilt, sometimes in progress. Pic of the label. My goal is to get a scrapbook done for all my quilts. But I have pictures! :-)

06-30-2011, 03:49 PM

#33

SharBear

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Rhode Island

Posts: 460

I have not done a good job of keeping track of the quilts I've made and I'm resolving to do better! Even if it's a picture that I store on the computer - at least it will have a rough date on it for when I made it.

06-30-2011, 03:52 PM

#34

jaciqltznok

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Enid, OK

Posts: 8,273

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharBear

just make sure your pictures have good tags...like, yellowbrickroadquilt made 2009 for XXXXX

it takes just a few extra seconds and then if you were gone tomorrow, someone would know!

07-01-2011, 02:41 AM

#35

mjsylvstr

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Join Date: Jan 2007

Location: Spring Lake, NJ

Posts: 2,458

I take pictures and usually make notes to whom they are given or for what charity...

but, a week ago the hard drive on my computer went and I lost almost all the photos.........would you believe that I was going to back them all up that very week.

Oh well, I guess I will just have to start a new album with any new projects...

but yes, it is so good to have a record of your work.....and a good backup system.

07-01-2011, 03:04 AM

#36

Drw52372

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 161

I have a computer program that I love. You can add pictures and all the info you want as well as make labels cards, and print out album pages. Here's the link the web site if your interested: http://www.quiltalbum.com/

07-01-2011, 03:22 AM

#37

Heather Hayllar

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Queensland, Australia

Posts: 684

I used to journalise mine, then I changed and kept it all on the computer.
Wish I had stuck to the journal!!! We got a Trojan horse 3 months ago and I lost the lot.

07-01-2011, 03:27 AM

#38

jeank

Senior Member

Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Lapeer, Michigan

Posts: 739

I take photos of each quilt. I recently purchased an album so I can get them in one place. Now need to do it. LOL

I also keep a spreadsheet to record how many I make for Labor of Love, Miracle Quilts, Quilts for Kids and other charities. Just for count. I am at 37.

I just have a list of family members that have my quilts.

Jean

07-01-2011, 03:28 AM

#39

quilt-fanatic

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: near Norman OK

Posts: 538

i have some pictures in a little foldy notebook.

07-01-2011, 03:37 AM

#40

Tweety2911

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: New York

Posts: 17,564

I have a loose leaf binder with sheet protectors that I insert computer pictures of the quilts I have made and the the notes of thanks I have received. I am so glad I followed this advice. When I decide to browse through I am amazed at how many and how lovely the quilts are. Didn't think so at the time I made them. :-)