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Exciting New Features!

Print Larger Blocks and Templates on larger size paper.

From helping you design your very own quilting patterns to managing your stash, this quilting app available for the iPad is a one-stop-shop for adding tech to your quilting endeavors. While this app is relatively expensive compared to other quilting apps, features like the block designer and quilt designer cannot be found elsewhere. CNET Download provides free downloads for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices across all categories of software and apps, including security, utilities, games, video and browsers. Artistic Digitizer. Mac/Windows Compatible. Import embroidery designs from various sources and modify them anywhere, anytime. IntelliQuilter is the new standard in computerized quilting for longarm quilting. The IntelliQuilter computerized quilting machine system is an after-market add-on that fits A1, APQS, Bernina, Gammill, HandiQuilter, Kenquilt, and Nolting longarm quilting machines. Free quilt pattern courtesy of Blank Quilting 'La Belle Fleur' free quilt pattern courtesy of Moda 'Primrose Path' free quilt pattern courtesy of RJR Fabrics 'Yin and Yangish' free quilt pattern courtesy of EE Schenck Co. 'Scrappy Heart' free quilt pattern courtesy of Island Batik 'Whimsy Row by Row' free quilt pattern courtesy of EE Schenck Co.

New Group Feature ... Now you can create groups of blocks and make changes to all of them at once !

Zoom up to 500% now!
Import and Export single quilts from your Libraries.
Import and Export single blocks from your Libraries.
Now includes block libraries from Marsh McCloskey and Beckie Olson. A savings of $20!
New grid/snap for creating blocks (eighth snap).
Change the grid and line color when designing your blocks.
New trace feature for importing blocks. Scan blocks, then trace them to save into your library.
Now you can import enhanced meta files to use as blocks!
Download fabrics from the Internet to use in your quilts!

New Block Libraries included with QuiltSOFT Version 6.0
There are two new block libraries included with this version of QuiltSOFT. They are Marsha McCloskey’s Library and another library from Beckie Olson. In the past these libraries were available for purchase but are now included and ready for your use.

Minimum System Requirements

To run QuiltSOFT, you need the hardware and software listed below. You do not need a printer to use QuiltSOFT, but several of the program’s most convenient features are its ability to print out templates, yardage estimates, and quilt design information.
Hardware Requirements:

A personal computer with 64 MB of memory, minimum
A CD-ROM drive
A hard disk drive with 15 MB of free disk space available
A VGA or higher monitor and with supporting hardware and software
A Microsoft Windows compatible mouse
Optional: a Microsoft Windows-supported printer

Software Requirements:

Quilting Software Programs

Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000, or higher, or Windows NT

Printing

Print blocks
Blocks for foundation (paper) piecing
Quilts
Yardage estimates with color and fabric samples
Accurate templates with or without seam allowance
Sample of finished block is printed with your template

Color and Fabric

Create unlimited colors using the Palette Maker
Comes with 8 color palettes that you can add to or modify
Use as many color palettes as you want in any quilt
128 fabric fills to simulate fabrics
Unlimited gradation of your colors in 64 steps at the click of a button
Scan your fabrics in, QuiltSOFT accepts 11 different file formats!
Use CD's of clipart as fabrics, or use QuiltSOFT Fabric Collection CD's

Yardage Calculation

Yardage calculation for your quilts instantly at the touch of a button
Metric or inches, change between them by clicking a button
Calculates for quilt front, back, borders and sashing

Professional Block Library series:

BLV1 Professional Block Library Volume 1 is a collection of over 150 blocks designed or selected by Marsha McCloskey. In this collection Marsha has gathered some of her favorite pieced blocks in an electronic library for you to use with your QuiltSOFT program. In QuiltSOFT these blocks can be used in any size and QuiltSOFT will give you your templates. Marsha McCloskey is a well known quilter. She has taught hundreds of quilt classes all over the world and has written over a dozen books on quilting.
Cost: FREE (included in version 6.0).

BLV2 Professional Block Library Volume 2 is a selection of over 150 blocks designed by Beckie Olson. Beckie Olson started quilting in Berkeley, CA in the early 70's. Beckie is a quilter, author, teacher, lecturer and quilt appraiser. Beckie teaches both nationally and internationally. Beckie has written Quilts by the Slice, a variety of patterns and is writing a new book: Hand Pieced Heirlooms. Beckie has had articles published in many magazines and books. All of the blocks in Beckie's Library were designed to be used with your QuiltSOFT software.
Cost: FREE (included in version 6.0)

QuiltSOFT User's Guide

The QuiltSOFT User's Guide is provided on the Version 6.0 CD. This User's Guide has over 200 pages to guide you through the use of your software. There are tutorials to walk you through creating blocks, quilts, coloring the quilts, foundation piecing and much more including special 'For Extra Fun' sections.

With: Ruth Blanchet
Skill Level: All Levels

Open-source software for quilters, quilt designers and teachers

4 Lessons
Type: On-demand
Price: $52.00
Start Anytime!

Features

Tags: Free Software, GIMP, Inkscape, PosteRazor, Design a Quilt, Drawing, Patterns, Designing, Template Drawing, Photo Editing, Line Drawing

Description

Many designers feel they need to buy expensive software to create patterns and designs for quilting, that is not so. You can successfully draw and design by using open-source software. Open-source software means that the software is available free to download and use.

So who is this workshop for? Any quilter or designer who wants to develop their own design from a photo, composition, painting or drawing. Any teacher who wants to draw templates for their students. Any quilt designer who wants to draw professional templates for their patterns. Anyone who wants to learn how to use GIMP (a raster graphics editor), Inkscape (a vector graphics editor) and Posterazor an image enlarger.

In this workshop, you will learn not only how to use the above programs, but how to download and install them, what to watch out for so you don't inadvertently download the wrong software and how to use the three programs as well as some other useful tools. You will understand the difference between raster and vector graphics, learn how to use Layers and how to edit images and draw outlines.

This four-lesson workshop includes a starting up lesson (for downloading your programs correctly) and understanding the elements in drawing, then three more lessons, one dedicated to each of the programs. And if you get stuck or have a question, you have a forum where you can get help from your teacher who will be checking in on a daily basis.

This course is for anyone beginning in using the software mentioned and will cover most topics for drawing templates and basic editing of images. It is ideal for quilters who wish to develop their own patterns.

Student Comments

Molly:

The lessons were excellent in every way. A LOT was new to me, and yes, I enjoyed this class very much.

Supplies Required for Workshop

Computer with internet access for downloading software.

Note: this workshop is directed to using Windows, however all software is available to be used on a Mac and the information is the same or similar. Mac users need to be confident in using their Mac to enroll in this course.

Outline

Lesson One

Licenses
Downloading Software
Installing Software
Basic Computer How-to
Definitions
Speedy Shortcuts
Staying Organized
Understanding File Extensions
Basics of Editing and Drawing
Vector and Raster Graphics – what are they?
Exporting
Understanding Layers
Saving Videos
Screen Shots

Lesson Two

Posterazor How-to

Settings including what to do if you are experiencing a slow computer
Importing the best image
Page Settings
Overlapping
Enlarging
Adjustments
Saving and Printing

Lesson Three

Start Up and Set Up
Opening An Image
Starting From Scratch
Reducing An Image
The Tool Box
Select Tools
Transform Tools
Other Tools
Drawing Tools
Path Tool
Working in Layers
Saving & Exporting
Color & Gamma
Cutting Out
Posterizing

Lesson Four

Inkscape How-to

Setting Up Defaults
Basic Tools
Understanding Lines
How to Create a Path
Ending a Path
Edit a Path
Edit Size & Orientation
Edit Style & Color
Edit Structure
Selecting Nodes
Control Bar Tools
Working in Layers
Z-Order
Saving & Exporting
Bucket Fill Tool
Eyedropper Tool
Copying & Grouping
Tips & Extras

Projects Made By Ruth Blanchet