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thanks for your information, never heard of Foundation Factory!
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I use EQ7 the most but I have Foundation Factory and several other quilt design programs. I use them all for different type quilts. Usually I'll design a block in one program and import it to EQ7 to design the quilt. Once you learn the programs it's fast and instant changes when you want to change a detail or the whole design.
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I design most of my quilts, or sometimes I'll see a pattern I like and modify it to suit my taste.
I use EQ7, and have been using it since V4 I think. I wouldn't quilt without it! For me one of the best features is the ability to quickly and accurately design borders. I'm a mathematical idiot, I know it, and without EQ, I doubt I'd be making many quilts! :mrgreen: |
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I do and for now just use graph paper. I also brain storm with DH. Unfortunately I do not write everything down in detail or keep the directions. So if I want to do a similar quilt I have to reinvent the wheel again. You'd think I learn!
Knowing some basic math and techniques is very helpful. Also I do not cut everything in the beginning. My quilts change and develop as I go, especially where it comes to color. The quilt on the left and in the back are the last ones I designed. They now have borders and are waiting to be quilted. Quilt right DD 22 is making. [ATTACH=CONFIG]111739[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by cjtinkle
I design most of my quilts, or sometimes I'll see a pattern I like and modify it to suit my taste.
It's easy to modify a pattern to suit using the EQ programs. I like converting a block pattern to paper piecing. Usually just leaving out or adding to the block is all it takes to make it just what I wanted. |
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I use a good 'ole pencil and ruler. I just did one yesterday as a matter of fact where 1" on paper = 3" on fabric. Was pretty easy to do, I just draw it up what I want it to look like finished and the add seam allowances after.
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Graph paper and colored pencils mostly, but I've been known to use Excel or MS Paint when an idea strikes me while I'm at work.
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I use graph paper but then I have mostly done my own designs for bargellos.
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I have EQ but most often use graph paper or sketch paper.
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I use graph paper and I did find a book that taught the basics of quilt design I really liked it gave me freedom to create. I use colored pencils and I love it. I have the EQ5 and well I honestly have no idea how to use it correctly.
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