I am a visual person be it quilting,crocheting,other sewing, even decorating a cake! need directions & pictures!

I am a visual person. I like to see it being done. Then hands on. Reading the instructions confuses me. Have you noticed that so often the same thing applies with recipes (want pictures)?

I call it a curse. When I see a pattern, I have trouble visualizing it in other colours and have to lay fabric out before I can "see" it. I'm also quick to notice all kind of visual quirks which is most annoying especially when watching movies!

But, I do like mystery quilts. The instructions have pictures to get me through each step, and I like watching how the quilt progresses. Mystery quilts have taken me into patterns I would not have tried otherwise.

Need a picture.

I need the picture for reference!! I think it's funny when you pull out a pattern to make something and the grandkids can't "picture" it in the fabrics or colors they want. I keep trying to explain to them that I can make it in any color their little heart desires! :roll:

Most definitely need some type of picture or written directions. Too much trouble to figure one item out when there are soooo many directions for boocoo's of other things I would like to do.

Yes, I must have pictures! I try to break new tasks down into very simple steps, and have found that I do well if I just take my time and don't get frustrated...I also talk to myself a lot...my husband says that I'm trying to teach myself! I can see a quilt in a set of colors and picture it in other colors, so, its a give-and-take!

I am a very visual learner but will try things at least once without pictures. :shock: :P

I need both especially if the directions are had to perceive. That is why I love the tutorials!

Prefer picture along with instructions.

I am right there with you, Some time the written one leave out how to do and when to do it thinking you should know. :shock: If I knew I would not have to bought the pattern. :?

Must have a picture of some sort-but usually I plan it out on graph paper before trying it!

I need to see and read, they is why you see most patterns with pictures and words!

I want the picture, and even better, I like having someone just show me. That goes for quilting, learning a new game (reading the rules mean nothing), travel directions, with the exception being a recipe.

Not only do I need visuals, I need to touch, feel and almost taste it. lol I don't do well the with written tutorials. Sometimes pictures can stump me. I don't mind asking for help. Especially from this forum.

I like to use both pictures and the written instructions. I read and then look at the picture and then read again and then say. Yes, I see how it is done.

I can't figure out written instruction and also need pictures. DVD's or tute's are even better for me. I can watch, pause and then do the step. I know, old age is coming in quickly

This is me all over!

with out picters i`m like a new born very visual hands on

im a picture person as well

Pictures definately. I am a visual learner in just about everything I do.

I actually can figure out a pattern just from the picture in most cases - so I'm like you, need that picture!

Hi Barbara, until recently I would have said - yes I am a visual person, no picture and I can't see the end result so I would pass it by.
However yesterday I decided to experiment and made 2 table mats to put in a hamper for Christmas presents. As the two mats were sitting there partially completed while I decided what to use/do next I suddenly thought "this is making a nice pattern, if I leave this centre here square it will make a great looking quilt block" .
So I promptly phoned my LQS (an hour away) and asked her to save me what was left on the rolls of sale fabric that I had bought the day before so I could buy it next week when I go down there.
Now I am hoping I haven't bitten off more than I can chew! :roll:

Maybe1day

IMHO we are all very visual as we are artistic people. If some are blessed to also be literal learners, how lucky. I can struggle and follow written only directions, but I really need photos to make it easier for me.

My thought: " A picture is worth a thousand words." I think this is the reason I have a very hard time of visually seeing a project. Looking at material....I see material. I have friends that say can't you see the sky, flowers, etc in that material???? My learning desire is to make art quilts, but without a picture to go by. No way.

funny that you should bring this up..
We just got back from dinner at a Chinese restrurant and this was my fortune----
"You are more intuitive than logical. You often learn better by seeing and doing than by theorizing first. "
I like the pictures, it really helps to see where I am going.

I need pictures Instructions are better with pictures. And the help we get from each other on this board Thanks everyone.

Yea I prefer pictures as an aid. I also need to see a picture of a recipe in order for me to be interested in trying it.

Granny 59 love your quilt! Part of the fun is looking at the quilt and deciding how it went together, then reading the instructions to see if I was right. The process is relaxing!

I teach high school students. I try to have projects at various stages for them, but sometimes even that doesn't help. sigh.

Before I was in a car accident, no pic was needed, I could just imagine . Now, my brain is different, and that's the best way to describe it, I need pictures. Even on menus, if we go to a place where it has pics, it's so much easier to decide, I just point to the photo and say "That"
But I have to keep the number of pics to a minimum, I have trouble making decisions too. Too many pics? Like when I go to Joann's and there's all this fabric! I can't decide
I joke that it's a good thing are kids are already born, I'd have a heck of a time deciding on their names. I even joke with my husband it's a good thing we're already married, I'd have such a hard time deciding to say yes or no, and I'd have to decide WHO LOL

Me 4. Need lots of pics

Rugosab sorry for you injury. Love your spirit. Life is a process, you're obviously a winner.

I too am a visual person but often when following the pattern I make lots of changes to make it my own.

Definitely! I am a hands on and very visual. I can skip written instructions completely but show me (after all I live in Missouri) or give me a picture and I'm good to go!

Yes, I'm with you... I'm visual and want lots of photos, in color no less. Same goes for magazines, books AND blogs.... the more photos, the more I am likely to return to view the eye candy.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

I probably wouldn't try something if I couldn't see a picture. I even need pictures of recipes that peke my interest, so I guess I am a visual person.

I have little imangination. I need a reference.

I usually need pictures, especially if the wording is a little confusing or the concept hard to explain.

Nope. I want pix, too. I want to know where I'm going. No pix, no me