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JAQ 02-04-2010 06:10 PM
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Hi all,

On my husband's recommendation, I downloaded Google SketchUp (free). Its a 3D modeling program that he's using for his wood working. I used it to layout my next quilt. In about an hours worth of time I drew the attached picture. The next time it should take less. The interface is not completly intuitive but its not bad either. You can also use it to help calculate the amount of fabric you need as it will tell you the area of your various shapes.

I can't wait to get started!

earthwalker 02-04-2010 06:13 PM
Cool...looks very retro. Thanks for the heads up on the download...might be fun. Now, don't forget to post pics when you get started!

littlehud 02-04-2010 06:22 PM
That's going to be a cool quilt. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

sewnsewer2 02-04-2010 07:49 PM
Nice!

jewelps 02-05-2010 05:11 AM
i am not ready to try something like that, more power to you, can't wait to done

pocoellie 02-05-2010 05:38 AM
That's going to be a great quilt. Thanks for sharing.

n2scraplvr 02-05-2010 08:37 AM
That's a useful tool! Can't wait to see it done! WTG!! :thumbup:

dglvr 02-05-2010 09:29 AM
Great pattern. Thanks for sharing the dowload. Can't wait to see pictures as your going on that and when its done. :-D

grammatjr 02-05-2010 10:16 AM
Originally Posted by JAQ
Hi all,

On my husband's recommendation, I downloaded Google SketchUp (free). Its a 3D modeling program that he's using for his wood working. I used it to layout my next quilt. In about an hours worth of time I drew the attached picture. The next time it should take less. The interface is not completly intuitive but its not bad either. You can also use it to help calculate the amount of fabric you need as it will tell you the area of your various shapes.

I can't wait to get started!
Recently a few of us met with one of the main people who hang the quilt shows in the galleries at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln Nebraska. We had heard a talk on "behind the scenes" and then stayed to ask questions, specific to a Staff Quilt Show we are doing. He said that they use Google SketchUp to decide how to hang their shows as it can give you a real virtual layout, in more than one perspective of how it will look. This may be a great tool to use if redoing a studio!

nativetexan 02-05-2010 10:39 AM
Oh, all DP's?? love it.

JAQ 02-05-2010 11:19 AM
Originally Posted by nativetexan
Oh, all DP's?? love it.
Uh oh. Leicon alert. DP?

JAQ

JAQ 02-05-2010 11:25 AM
Originally Posted by grammatjr

Recently a few of us met with one of the main people who hang the quilt shows in the galleries at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln Nebraska. We had heard a talk on "behind the scenes" and then stayed to ask questions, specific to a Staff Quilt Show we are doing. He said that they use Google SketchUp to decide how to hang their shows as it can give you a real virtual layout, in more than one perspective of how it will look. This may be a great tool to use if redoing a studio!
There is also a plugin you can download for woodworkers that will generate a "cut list" for you - as in how much material do you need and what is the most efficient way to lay it out.

I'm going to play around with it a bit and see what I can do. I'll have to work seam allowances in somehow but maybe I'll be able to get things working. Even if I can't, just being able to lay things out with the general color palette is useful. All for free!

JAQ

knlsmith 02-05-2010 12:40 PM
JAQ:

what is the woodworking part called?

tks

Oklahoma Suzie 02-05-2010 03:05 PM
nice

JAQ 02-05-2010 06:42 PM
Originally Posted by knlsmith
JAQ:

what is the woodworking part called?

tks
CutList. You can download it here: http://lumberjocks.com/daltxguy/blog/5143

Sheila Elaine 02-05-2010 07:05 PM
The greens are psychedelic making it really stand out. Will you use those particular colors, or others? It will be quite different. Great that you could use your hubby's program.

JAQ 02-05-2010 07:11 PM
Originally Posted by Sheila Elaine
The greens are psychedelic making it really stand out. Will you use those particular colors, or others? It will be quite different. Great that you could use your hubby's program.
I'm actually planning on using 6 different greens for the circles and then I'll pick lighter and darker greens for the backgrounds. Its gonna be fun!

JAQ 02-05-2010 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JAQ
Originally Posted by Sheila Elaine
The greens are psychedelic making it really stand out. Will you use those particular colors, or others? It will be quite different. Great that you could use your hubby's program.
I'm actually planning on using 6 different greens for the circles and then I'll pick lighter and darker greens for the backgrounds. Its gonna be fun!
Here is a more accurate representaion of what I'll be doing.

JAQ

Eddie 02-05-2010 07:47 PM
Originally Posted by JAQ
Originally Posted by nativetexan
Oh, all DP's?? love it.
Uh oh. Leicon alert. DP?

JAQ
Drunkard's Path.

JAQ 02-05-2010 07:55 PM
Originally Posted by Eddie

Drunkard's Path.
I didn't know it had a name. Cool.

JAQ

Loretta 02-05-2010 08:51 PM
That will be so pretty.


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