If only I'd kept a record.
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
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I started a binder when I started quilting. But, over time, I have stopped putting everything into the binder. I do take pictures, though, and have at least one pic of every quilt I have made. One of these days (when I have time....hahaha) I will sit down with my computer and print out all the pictures and label them.
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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Originally Posted by donnajean
Not long ago, I posted some pictures of quilts I had made. I had done pretty good with keeping records of patterns used, fabrics used, etc.; but the one quilt that a number of QB members wanted, I could not find. I'm still searching if anyone recognizes this quilt.
I have some info on my quilts, but now i see I should keep better notes.
#16
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,453
my problem is, i didn't keep track when i first started quilting, maybe 6 years ago. i so wish i had pictures of my first quilts! many were raggedy quilts, but i put my whole heart in them!
and now that i do take pictures..it is when the top is finished..not after it is quilted and "really" finished.
and now that i do take pictures..it is when the top is finished..not after it is quilted and "really" finished.
#17
Originally Posted by donnajean
Not long ago, I posted some pictures of quilts I had made. I had done pretty good with keeping records of patterns used, fabrics used, etc.; but the one quilt that a number of QB members wanted, I could not find. I'm still searching if anyone recognizes this quilt.
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,918
I started quilting about 5 years ago and kept a picture and information on all of them. I would never have thought to do this if my cousin didn't give me a quilt journal when I started. I also keep a journal and pictures on my computer and on a usb flash. It is nice to look back at quilts made and I can also see my progress.
#19
By the time I have finished one of my little creations, I usually have become fond of it. So I happily take it's picture to put in my album, and jot down some notes about making it, where it is going, and if possible a snapshot of the quilt with the recipient. I like having this little record of what I've done, both for myself and for the future. I have my grandmothers quilts (one from each side) and wish I had a little more story about them.
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 109
I've thought of getting a book made by Snapfish/Flickr of my quilts as a keepsake and rememberance since many are given away. If I do that I will get two and make a note in the second one who I am passing my personal quilts on to when I pass away. It will be easier for them to know which quilt I mean rather than a word description.
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