Jingle

I have a list of quilts I made before 2013, I think. Did it in Excel. Since I donate most quilts now I don't keep a pic or put on a list.

rryder

Here is a link to a form that the Lost Quilt Come Home website suggests. http://lostquilt.com/qd.pdf
It is very thorough documentation, including places for photos and fabric samples.

They say to feel free to make copies of it and distribute it freely.

I have just started documenting my quilts because I wanted a way to track show quilts and then decided I'd also like to track the quilts that I make to give to family and friends as well. I did a streamlined version of the Quiltmaker's documentation. Just the information that I couldn't get by looking at the quilt (like batting used, current location of quilt, appraised yes or no, etc.). I did one page for each quilt that is still in my possession. Quilts that have been gifted did not get a page as I don't have enough info on the ones that I remembered to do much more than list them and who they were given to.

Rob

QuiltnNan

that is quite the comprehensive form. thanks for sharing

Rose_P

I almost always take pictures of the front and back and maybe a close-up of the quilting, but that's as far as I get with documenting what I've done. When I save the picture I give it a name that is descriptive, usually the pattern name. I make sure the time/date on the phone/camera is correct so that when I look at the picture properties I can figure out when the quilt was made. I'm not prolific enough to have trouble remembering what I did with them - LOL!

SusieQOH

I love the idea of keeping a record but I've never gotten around to actually doing it. I remember when I first started my quilting journey I couldn't wait to document everything. Never happened!!!

wesing

I like this idea. I have kinda been using the QB as my info repository, but think I may have to do something local. This would keep it in my computer and I could back up to the cloud also.

tuckyquilter

Thank you for sharing the Quilt Documentation form. I saved it for later use

Allysgrandma

I take a picture of front and then fold the back down to show it. What a great idea to say who I gave them to. I give 99% of my quilts away.

Teen

Some really good ideas shared. I have a notebook, each page is a quilt, including picture, pattern name, date completed, and who I gifted it to. But, I do keep a journal my SIL made me to keep track of specific things, such as specific stitch measurements for different things...such applique stitches etc. or product names etc. Anytime a I find a technique shared, I write it down or print out the page and stick it in book to try. My SIL helped me journal quilting basics when I first started quilting like binding technique or squaring up a quilt...stuff like that. I needed that at first but now it's ingrained. Lol..

OhCanada

I too keep an electronic diary. I’ve created a folder called Quilting Journal in the Notes app on my iPad. Whenever I start a new project I create a new note. It’s easy to insert photos and when I’m finished the quilt I place a photo of it near the top of the file. Then when I go to my folder I see a listing of all my quilts with a photo. UFOs and WIPs are easily identified because there isn’t a photo yet and I document what is still left to do.
I wanted a simple process so that I would use it consistently.
This is what it looks like: