How to Keep a Quilting Journal
A simple diary serves as a record of your past, present, and future quilts and organizes planning material in a central place. When the time comes to tackle a new project, you won't waste time deciding what to work on next.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric Samples
- Binders
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pencil Cases
- Pencils Or Pens
- Cameras
- Film
Instructions
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Select a notebook, binder, or folder with pockets in the inside cover.
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Save photos of interesting quilts from magazines or newspapers.
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Jot down descriptions or sketches of favorite quilts you see or ideas for original designs.
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Save quilt patterns you like or note names of pattern books, including page numbers for reference.
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Add your impressions about each quilt.
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Create a prioritized list of the quilts you want to make.
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Record details of fabrics purchased, time spent working, expenses, particular techniques used, problems overcome, dates quilts were started and finished, and other pertinent information.
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Tips & Warnings
Your record of expenses and time spent quilting will help you calculate prices if you are making quilts to sell.
The history behind each project can become a valuable family record.
If you sell or give away your quilts as gifts, keep a photograph of each one in your journal.
Keep sample fabric swatches in a clear plastic pencil case snapped into your binder.