Hello,
Another newbie question. I noticed some say they scan their fabric and others say take pictures. Which is better? I want to start a fabric library and wanted to know if I should invest in a scanner or a really good digital camera. Thanks :D |
I take a digital picture of my pics and have various folders for the different type of fabrics.
Even if I sell or use up my fabric, I still keep the picture, but put it in the GONE folder. Many times I refer back to pictures of fabric that I once had. |
I have learned the hard way. I scan but may I suggest the Kodak printer scanner. The ink is soooooo much cheaper and it is easy to use. But you can put your little card in front and print pics too.
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People are always selling and giving away printer/copier/scanners on freecycle in my town...you might check to see if you can get one that way. It would be a cheap way to get started. If you just used it for the scanning purposes, it would work out for free.
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If it is one or the other, I choose camera. You can take pictures of your fabric, and it is helpful to take pictures of your layouts, too.
You can usually find misplaced blocks easier in a picture, or blocks that have pieces turned the wrong way too LOL It has saved my bacon more than once :D:D:D |
If you can only choose one, I would think a camera would be the way to go. You can take a picture of a whole finished quilt, which cannot be done with a scanner.
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Hi Everyone,
Thank you all for your responses. I decided to buy a digital camera. I found a nice Panasonic for a resonable price. Now I can get my fabric organized. :D |
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