Record of quilts
#22
I keep a running tally of picture albums here and on Facebook. I have been quilting just short of a year. Now I can't put in samples of fabric but what I have done is made small potholders from the fabric of each. Sometimes it ends up a block from the quilt or just the colors used. ( I am behind in the potholder section with Christmas).
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Posts: 3,992
My brother and his wife gave me a software program where I can record the quilts I have made and include a lot of information such as date made, the name of the pattern, dimensions, type of quilting, etc. It also allows you to make greeting cards and other things using the pictures of your quilts. It comes with a CD which has an user guide for downloading and using the program. I just sent a card to my brother for his birthday. It is really neat. After the holiday rush, I will be adding my quilts to this neat album. www.quiltalbum.com
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 14,083
I have a photo album that holds the pictures of my quilts, although I have forgotten a few of them, however, I'm trying to do better with the pictures, especially the photos of the family reunion quilts I make every 2 years. When I was in rehab recovering from spinal surgery in March, the nurses and staff asked to see some of my quilts, so it came in very handy. Thought I had convinced one nurse to take a class from me, but she's undecided at the moment, so I was glad I had to album.
#25
I keep journal pages in plastic sleeves in a notebook. I used a Word template and add photos, info on the quilt, when it was made and for who. If I haven't quite finished the project, I print in draft mode on plain paper. Once the project is complete, I print the journal page on photo paper. I've attached links to a couple of my journal pages.
#27
I have a small 4x6 album, that I put pictures in of my quilts. On the page next to the pic, I put the name and designer if it was not me. I also list who I gave it to, the amount of fabric I used, washing instructions and anything else I think the giftee may ask in the future.
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 493
I used to keep the design, (I design most of my quilts),scraps of fabric and drawings in a 1 large Manila envelope for each project. Over time that became just a snap shot. After reading some of these replies, I may start to do more than just snap a pix. I have a Mac and I can see that some of their WPs or presentation programs would be a great way to keep track of my work..
You guys are the best. Always something new, helpful and interesting. So glad I found you.
You guys are the best. Always something new, helpful and interesting. So glad I found you.
#30
I've taken pictures of some of my finished projects and some I forgot to before mailing them on, so the thought is there. Just hope I can someday take time to put it all together. Of course if I can find it all by then, lol. I'm not totally unorganized, but I'm close!
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