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04-14-2015, 03:16 AM

#11

quilttiger

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MSQC carries the red plastic glasses, too.

04-14-2015, 04:27 AM

#12

JENNR8R

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If you have a smart phone, take a picture in black/white. It will show the values very well.

04-14-2015, 04:37 AM

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Gerbie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider

Or just go to Staples and buy a red report cover. Bigger, cheaper, and just as good at showing you color values. Splurge and get a green one too, for the red fabrics. lol

Just what I was going to suggest. I used the colored report covers incl. yellow, blue and green when I was teaching to help my students who were struggling with their reading - these are especially good for students who are dyslexic. Blue seems to help boys a lot in this area. These can usually be found at Wal Mart and other stores that carry office or school supplies.

04-14-2015, 08:50 AM

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AZ Jane

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider

Or just go to Staples and buy a red report cover. Bigger, cheaper, and just as good at showing you color values. Splurge and get a green one too, for the red fabrics. lol

Yep!! Ok too short so I have to add more!! Here you go!

04-14-2015, 08:59 AM

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barny

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Go to an Art Supply Store. They have them.

04-14-2015, 09:01 AM

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Onebyone

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It's not easy to find the transparent folders in stores now.

04-14-2015, 09:41 AM

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roserips

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Actually I really like just using my phone and taking a picture in gray scale or black and white which shows me the value of the fabrics I have picked out together. That way I don't have more things to keep track of.

04-14-2015, 09:56 AM

#18

RST

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Of course-- using your phone which is reasonable, conveniently on your person and doesn't add to the clutter of your sewing space-- can and will be misconstrued by shop owners, apparently, and you will have to ask for permission first. . .

small side rant referencing taking photos in brick and mortar stores thread of a week or so back