I take photos of quilt tops that I put on Ebay or Etsy and I often find mistakes when I see the photo, even though I have been looking at it closely as I put it together.
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When working on a sampler I take a photo of each block, size it down to about two inches, and print them out. After trimming them I can then play at laying them out, like working a jigsaw puzzle, without handling the actual blocks. I take a photo of each layout and then do a comparison.
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Agree agree.... i've been using my phone to take photos for a long time instead of a design wall...for block and applique placement - i need the "memory aide" once i start construction !! ;)
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Great idea!
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I've done that. It helps me to remember what order to sew blocks in. It is especially helpful when the quilt is bigger than my design wall.
I am also thinking of using it to figure out what pattern(s) to use for quilting my tops. I think I saw that idea suggested somewhere or heard it in class. Take a picture of the quilt, print it out, and use an plastic overlay (even used a sheet protector as a drawing surface) on top to work on. |
Pictures also stand out in 3d better as well
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I can always catch a turned block by taking a pic. Love it and all the other suggestions here. Thanx all for the great tips
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Also good for testing out which border fabric looks the best. Something about it sure has helped me out many of times. When my guild gathers for a work day we are alway snapping a photo to determine light/medium/dark and good vs. great layout of blocks.
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Great idea!
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I also use the camera on my mobile phone when trying to co-ordinate fabric in my LQS, I seem to get a better idea when I am concentrating on the photo and an not distracted by all the other lovely fabrics around me.
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