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01-05-2011, 09:06 AM

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BellaBoo

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I think my design wall is my biggest helper. It's big enough to layout blocks for a king size quilt. I use the computer/printer and camera more then I ever thought I would in quilting.

01-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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mollymct

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I like to use my camera that way, too. I need to rig up a design wall, though. I also like to lay out my fabric pieces/blocks on a table and eye them/rearrange (for days!) before making decisions.

01-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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Dani

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I think my design wall is my biggest helper. It's big enough to layout blocks for a king size quilt. I use the computer/printer and camera more then I ever thought I would in quilting.

Me too! I love my design wall! and like BellaBoo also use computer/printer and camera.

01-05-2011, 11:46 AM

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AnnieH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by plainpat

Mine would have to be a digital camera.I like to set my squares together,then take 3-4 pics & transfer to computer. Amazing how the pics shows things my eyes don't notice.From wrong shades of color,to wavy strips & blocks needing moved etc.

Another amazing tip from this fabulous forum.
Thanks
Annie

01-06-2011, 02:17 AM

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buffalogrl

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I have one as well! My daughter's cat Lexi thinks she has to help with EVERYTHING in my craft room. My mom got me a picture for my craft area of a cat resting all over quilting material, tape measures....wrong color cat, but she reminds me of her!

01-06-2011, 03:40 AM

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tmg

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I never thought about using my camera. I guess I NEED to go out and buy one to put with my sewing stuff. Thanks ya'll.

01-06-2011, 03:56 AM

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grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mollymct

I like to use my camera that way, too. I need to rig up a design wall, though. I also like to lay out my fabric pieces/blocks on a table and eye them/rearrange (for days!) before making decisions.

Same for me. I never thought of the camera as a quilting tool till I started on this board. I also have my DD's MIL who is a good critic and has a good eye for color. I found crooked seams through the camera too.

01-06-2011, 04:07 AM

#18

dewie45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

I do the same thing. I have a Canon with a view finder and sometimes I look through the view finder and see where stuff needs to be fixed. I save myself the time and fix it before I snap the picture.

However my biggest help while quilting would probably be my husband. Not only is he REALLY good at picking out fabric but he works really hard so I can quilt whenever I want day or night since I don't have to work. Well I am sure thats the not REAL reason he works so hard. lol but hey it works for us.

I am lucky enough to have a little Canon with the view finder too. I have never considered using it that way. Thanks.

I mention lucky because they are no longer making the inexpensive digitals with the view finder. I don't understand that at all! :thumbdown:

01-06-2011, 04:30 AM

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quilter68

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TIME!

01-06-2011, 05:57 AM

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juliea9967

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I use my camera, too, but I have got to say that my best quilt helper is my Accuquilt GO. It just amazes me how all my pieces go together so perfectly, and how all my blocks come out just the right size. And, now I love the "cutting" part, too.