Mockupmonday #58

What a good moment of the year to plan all the new coming projects! And the #QuitlInkWall is on 🔥🔥🔥, and here it is a new #QInk_mockupmonday with the 77 #quiltinkmockups published in our platform during the last week. Don’t miss any of them!

 

Patterns #quiltpattern designers featured are:

Ridges by Bookends Quilting 

Rhapsody Rainbow by Crafty Moose Quilts

Shuttle by Glad Hand Sews

Budding Stars by Heart Lake Quilts

Bloem by Libs Elliott 

Cabin Nights by Prairie Quilt Co. 

Ethereal by SewJoyfulStudio

Baseline and

Diamonds Haze by ModishQuilterMagazine

Happy Camper and

Carbide by Modern Moon Quilt Studio

Homestead Star and

Lone Star by Plains and Pine

Joplin by Toad and Sew

Sweater Weather Sampler by Nine Patch Quilt Collective

New Pattern: Sweater Weather Sampler

Title: Sweater Weather Sampler

Designer: Nine Patch Quilt Collective

Technique: Multiple techniques

Sizes: 1

We are alway excited to host a collective QAL! And today we present to you the Sweater Weather Sampler by the Nine Patch Quilt Collective which will be out for free on first September and you can already sign up and start planning your version with QuitlInk!
 
The 9 quilt pattern designers who make up the  Nine Patch Quilt Collective are:
 
Sew Joyful Studio
Moon Quilt Studio
Remi Vail Studio
Crafty Moose Quilts
Abby Maed
Carnelian Quilting
Cream City Studio
Heck Yes Sew Co
Dreamland Quilting
 
The #sweaterweather quilt pattern is a modern autumn-themed quilt consisting of 9 unique blocks by 9 different designers that combine to make a 60” square throw. This is intended to be a skill builder and includes many different techniques such as traditional piecing, curves, improv and more! This is a free pattern offered for a limited time. One block will be delivered straight to your inbox each week for nine weeks kicking off September 1st. Join the quilt-along on Instagram and share your progress to be part of the Sweater Weather community and be eligible for weekly prizes!
 
Happy coloring and sewing!

Custom Palettes & Printed Fabrics

Custom Palettes Usage

In QuiltInk, apart from the solid colors provided by QuitlInk, all the users have the option to color with the printed fabrics from Fabric Shops that are available for public coloring across all the coloring pages in the platform with no cost.
 
To create Custom Palettes allowing you to upload your own Printed Fabric is needed a QuiltInk account which will allow you to save your printed fabrics and use them several times. The free account allows you to create 1 custom palette and upload 10 printed fabrics. All the subscription plans give unlimited custom fabrics and unlimited printed fabrics usage.
 
So, if you want to upload your own printed fabrics to color in QuitlInk, sign up for free in our platform and be able to use your own fabrics to color and fully enjoy QuiltInk with the possibility of saving your mock-ups, sharing them in the QuitlInk Wall, and additional functionalities available on the platform.

Register and get your account

If you would like to have unlimited access to the custom palettes feature and upload an unlimited number of printed fabrics, we recommend checking out our subscription plans. Our subscription plans offer enhanced features and benefits, including unrestricted usage of custom palettes and printed fabrics.

By subscribing to one of our plans, you will have the freedom to create and utilize as many custom palettes as you desire, allowing for endless possibilities in coloring with your own printed fabrics.

To explore the different subscription plans available and their specific features, please visit “Subscribe to a Plan” tutorial. There, you will find detailed information about each plan, and how to subscribe. You can also directly start your subscription in the following link.

Subscribe to a Plan

Custom Palettes Essentials

Custom palettes in QuiltInk can include a range of options. They not only allow you to include printed fabrics but also solids from the QuiltInk palettes and plain colors chosen from a color wheel. This means that within a single custom palette, you have the flexibility to mix and match the following elements:

 

  • Printed Fabrics.
  • Solids from QuiltInk Palettes.
  • Plain colors from a color wheel.
 
Please check the instructions below to see how to add each one of them to your Custom Palettes.

Before you begin creating palettes in QuiltInk, it’s advisable to take a moment and consider how you would like to organize your printed fabrics. Palettes serve as groups that determine how your printed fabrics will be displayed on the coloring pages. With the ability to create unlimited custom palettes, you have the flexibility to create smaller, focused groups that make it easier for users, including yourself, to find specific fabrics.

 

There are various ways to organize your palettes, depending on your preference and the purpose of your fabrics. You can consider organizing them by brand, color, style, season, or any other categorization that makes sense to you. Once you have chosen a method of organization, apply it consistently across all your palettes. This will enhance the coloring experience for you and other users who engage with your palettes.

 

We strongly suggest taking care of your palettes and keeping them organized. This practice will make it easier to manage your printed fabrics and enhance the coloring process with the app.

Manage Custom Palettes

Create Custom Palettes

To create a new custom palette in QuiltInk, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your profile page and click on the “My Palettes” button. This will take you to the page where you can manage all your palettes.
  2. On the palettes page, locate the “+” icon at the top bar and click on it. This will open a pop-up window.
  3. In the pop-up window, enter a name for your new palette. It’s recommended to choose a name that is consistent with your other palettes, making it easier to organize and identify them.
  4. After entering the name, click on the “Create” button. This will add a new palette to your palettes list.

Basic/Super Palettes

The Basic palettes are the only type of palette available to basic users in QuiltInk. A basic palette allows for a maximum of 10 items, which can include printed fabrics, solids, or colors.

 

On the other hand, Super palettes are the palettes you can create after subscribing to a QuiltInk supporter plan. With any QuitlInk subscription, you can create an unlimited number of Super palettes. These palettes have the capacity to accommodate unlimited printed fabrics.

 

If your first palette is created after subscribing as a supporter, all of your palettes will be considered Super palettes.

 

In the event that you cancel your subscription, your Super palettes will be disabled. You will still be able to view them, but you won’t be able to edit or use them for coloring. Only your basic palette will remain active.

Edit Custom Palettes

At the right side of each palette in your palettes list, you will see three icons with different functions:

  • Edit icon: Clicking on this icon will take you to the palette editing page. Here, you can add new printed fabrics/colors and make changes to the palette name. Refer to the instructions provided below to learn how to add new fabrics/colors.
  • Eye icon: The eye icon is used to set the privacy level of the palette. It determines who can access and use the palette for coloring. Click over the “eye” icon and the stage of privacy will change. There are two possible privacy levels:
    • Crossed red: This indicates that the palette is not activated and cannot be used for coloring.
    • Orange: The palette is activated for private usage. You can color with it, but other users cannot access or use it.
      Additionally, if you have a Designer or Fabric Shop profile, you will have the option to set the palette as public. This means that other users can access and use this palette for coloring.
  • Delete icon: This icon allows you to remove a custom palette from your list. Whether it’s a Basic palette or a Super palette, clicking on the delete icon will permanently delete the selected palette.

Upload Printed Fabrics / Solids

Once you have created a custom palette in QuiltInk, you can start filling it with the printed fabrics and solids of your choice. To add different elements to your palette, follow these steps:

On the My Palettes page, locate the “+” icon at the top bar and click on it. This will display three new buttons, each representing a different type of fabric or color you can add.

  • Photo camera icon: By clicking here you will be able to start uploading your printed fabrics swatches.
  • Palette icon: To add solids from QuiltInk Palettes to your palette.
  • 3 circles icon: To add plain colors from a color wheel.
PRINTED FABRICS
 
To upload your printed fabrics to QuiltInk, follow these steps:
 
  1. On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the photo camera icon. This will open a new page where you can upload your printed fabrics.
  2. There are two ways to upload printed fabrics:
    • Uploading from your files: Click on “Upload Image” and choose the image file from your computer or device.
    • Uploading from an URL: If the swatch you want to upload is available on a website, visit that website and locate the image of the swatch. Right-click on the image (or long-press on mobile devices) and select “Copy Image URL” or a similar option. Make sure you copy the direct URL to the image itself, not the URL of the entire website page.
  3. Once you have the swatch on the screen, you will be able to trim and adjust it to your desired look. Please note that all swatches uploaded to QuiltInk are square images. If you upload a non-square image, it will be automatically trimmed to a square shape.
Once you have uploaded the fabric swatch, you will need to fill in three required fields:
 
  1. Fabric Name: Choose a name for the fabric swatch to classify and display it. The name can be related to the color, prints on the fabric, or any classification rule you prefer. This name will appear on the coloring page when you select this fabric.
  2. Brand / Collection: This field allows you to classify your fabrics and provides a reference when exporting the list of fabrics used or checking your fabric used. The brand or collection name will appear on the coloring page below the fabric name. Please note that the name of the custom palette will not appear explicitly on the coloring page or in the exporting sheet.
  3. Width of the Fabric Swatch: Specify the width of the fabric swatch you are uploading. This refers to the width of the actual piece of fabric in the image, not the width of the entire fabric. Most fabric swatches available for download from the web are typically 8″ to 12″ wide.
 
Finally, click “ADD” to add this fabric to your palette.
SOLIDS FROM QUILTINK PALETTES
 
To add solid colors that match real solid fabrics from different fabric companies to your custom palette, follow these steps:
  1. On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the palette icon. This will open a pop-up window.
  2. In the pop-up window, choose the palette from QuiltInk palettes, referring to the collection and fabric company you want to pick the solids from.
  3. From the list at the left, select the colors you want to add to your palette, and they will be added automatically. You have the option to add them all together by clicking the “ALL” button at the top bar.
SOLIDS FROM COLOR WHEEL
 
If you don’t find the color your are looking for in the QuitlInk palettes, you can add solids colors from a color wheel, to do so follow these steps:
  1. On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the 3 circles icon. A new page will open.
  2. In the color wheel interface, you can choose the range of colors by clicking on the right bar. This will adjust the hue or color family of the displayed colors.
  3. To select a specific color, click on the central square of the color wheel. This will allow you to pick your desired color by clicking on the desired hue within the square.
  4. Fill in the “Name” and “Brand/Collection” fields for the selected color. These fields will appear at the coloring page when you select this color, helping you identify and reference it easily.
  5. Finally, click “ADD” to add the selected color to your custom palette.
When you want to mix printed fabrics and colors in your palette, simply click on the “+” icon again, and a new page will open for the new option.
 

In the list of fabrics/colors in your palettes, you have several icons that will help you manage them:

  • 3 lines icon: This icon allows you to drag and rearrange the fabrics/colors in the list, allowing you to change their order as desired.
  • Edit icon: The pencil icon enables you to edit the name and brand of printed fabrics and solid colors from the color wheel. However, this option is not available for solid colors from QuiltInk palettes, as they already have predefined names and brands.
  • Delete: The trash icon allows you to remove any fabric/color from the list.
When finishing adding fabrics/colors to your palette, click the “floppy disk” icon to save your palette. And remember to set up the privacity level you want for it at the “eye” icon at the right in the palettes list. 

Color with your Custom Palettes

Once your custom palettes are ready, you can use them to color any pattern in QuiltInk.
 
When you open a coloring page, at the palette icon you will see:
 
  • At “QuiltInk Palettes”, there are the solid fabrics palettes uploaded by the QuiltInk team and sorted by collection and company.
  • At “My palettes”, you will see your custom palettes activated for coloring.
  • At “Shop/Designer Palettes” will be visible the custom palettes created by Designers and Fabric Shops and activated for public coloring.
You can select the specific palette you want to use, and its fabric/colors will be applied to your coloring page. It’s also possible to mix and combine different palettes to create unique color combinations for your patterns in QuiltInk.
KITS PATTERNS
 
When you color a Kit set up by a fabric shop, you will only have access to the public palettes of the fabric shop who set up the kit and your own private custom palettes.
QuiltInk Solid Palettes
Your Cutom Palettes
QI Shop Public Palettes

Thank you for using QuiltInk and exploring the custom palettes feature. We’re glad you’re enjoying it! If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback to help us improve, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@quiltink.com or chat with us on Instagram (@quilt_ink). We value your input and are here to assist you. 

Happy coloring!

New Pattern: Carbide

Title: Carbide

Designer: Modern Moon Quilt Studio

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 3

Meet the Carbide Quilt! The 3th pattern by Megan from Modern Moon Quilt Studio in QuitlInk. It’s a design inspired by the luxury and glamour of the Art Deco period and named after the Carbide and Carbon building of Chicago. Don’t miss it!
 
The #carbidequilt #pattern is built using quarter log cabin blocks set on point. It’s a confident beginner skill level. It comes in 3 sizes: crib, throw and bed, and 1 Colorway: 4-Color Version.
 
If you want to know more about it visit Megan’s website.
 
And remember to share with us all your #quiltinkmockups! We love seeing them all!

Mockupmonday #57

After some weeks, a new #QInk_Mockupmonday is here with more than 100 #mockups! The perfect inspiration for your upcoming projects!

Patterns and designers on this video are:
Perseids by Alexandra Bordallo
Family Heart by Amarar Creacions
Vertigo by Capital A Quilts
Stay Awhile by Heart Lake Quilts
AMQG BO 23 by Heather Joyce
Paper Lanterns by Kileys Quilt Room
Pipilota by Mommy and Me Quilt Co.
Arrow Stone by The Crafty Quilter Designs
Horse by ThePluckyStitch
Astra by Zahm Co
Cairn and
Old Pine by Bookends Quilting
Family Rings and
Lyla Jean by DueNorthHandmade
Blomma and
Blomma II by Sand & Stars
Forest Flowers,
PlayfulPlacement and 
Whale’s Tail by Cedar Quilt Co.
Bloem,
Orbiter and
Rebel by Libs Elliott
Cosmic Cactus by Lou Lou & Betty
Cabin Nights by Prairie Quilt Co.
Ethereal by SewJoyfulStudio
Cross Track and
Home Track by CMarie Quilts
Assemblage and
Shuttle by Glad Hand Sews
Liden’s Joy,
Rhapsody,
Rhapsody Rainbow and
Ella Jane by Crafty Moose Quilts
Astrea by APieceofQuietQuilts
Baseline,ç
Memo,
Diamond Haze,
Palette,
Chillin’ with my Gnomies,
Orchid Garden and
Summer Hex by ModishQuilterMagazine
Springtide Sample by Prime Time Quilt Co
Wolf Point and
Lone Star by Plains and Pine
Carbide,
Betsy and
Happy Camper by Modern Moon Quilt Studio
Garden Glow,
Welcome Home and
Sky Cabin by Toad and Sew

Manage your Account

Your Account

Although QuiltInk can be used by any user without the need for an account, having an account can enhance the user experience while coloring with QuiltInk. There are several benefits associated with having an account, including:

  • Coloring with Printed Fabrics: Account holders have the ability to color patterns using printed fabrics, which can provide a more realistic representation of the final quilt. Check the “Custom Palettes & Printed Fabrics” tutorial for more info about it.
  • Saving Mock-ups: Users can save their mock-ups as finished versions or drafts, allowing them to resume or make changes to their work later on.
  • Sharing Mock-ups on the QuiltInk Wall: Account holders can share their finished mock-ups on the QuiltInk Wall, where other users can appreciate and provide feedback on their creations.
  • Saving Favorites: Users can save mock-ups from other users as favorites, allowing them to easily access and refer back to the designs that inspire them.
  • Private Room Access: Account holders have the opportunity to be included in private rooms, where they can color and share patterns with a select group of individuals.
  • Personalization and Networking: Users can personalize their account by sharing photos, personal information, and contact details with other users. They can also explore other users’ personal pages, view their mock-ups, and connect with them through the provided contact information.
 
When one user signs up on QuiltInk will get an account, with a private profile page and a public profile page. Check the info below to know more about them. And if you don’t have yet an account in QuiltInk, register now, it’s free!
Register and get your account

Profile Page

When a user registers on QuiltInk, they can access their Profile page by clicking on the “Profile” icon (4th) located in the bottom bar of QuiltInk. The profile page is a dedicated space for users to manage their personal information, as well as their own mock-ups and favorites.

 

The Profile Page on QuiltInk consists of three main parts:

 

  1. Top Bar
  2. Profile Info
  3. User Mock-ups

Top Bar

At the top bar of the Profile Page, users will find the following:

 

Tutorials (“?” icon)

 

  • By clicking on the tutorials icon, users can access a dedicated Tutorials page where they can learn about all the features in QuiltInk. There are exclusive tutorials available for Supporters, Designers, and Fabric Shops, focusing on the specific features relevant to each user profile.
  • The tutorial section allows users to track which tutorials they have already read and which ones are still pending. Unread tutorials are indicated with a red border.
  • The red circle with a number indicates the number of tutorials that are still pending to be read. If the QuiltInk team adds new tutorials, this number will increase.
    If you feel that any tutorials are missing, please provide feedback to the QuiltInk team.
 

Notifications (“Bell” icon)

 

  • The notifications icon, represented by a bell, allows users to check all the news published by QuiltInk. These news items can include updates about new patterns added to QuiltInk, new options or features available, upcoming events, and more.
  • The small red button with a number indicates the number of unread news notifications.
  • By clicking on the bell icon, users will see a list of the latest news published. They have the option to “Show All” to visit a page where they can check all the news published in QuiltInk and “Mark all as read” to mark all notifications as read.
 

News and public tutorials can also be accessed from the home page of QuiltInk. However, the specific tutorials for Supporters, Designers, and Fabric Shops can only be seen on the Profile page of users who have subscribed to these profiles.

 

The Manage your Account section, represented by the “Person” icon, provides users with a list of actions they can perform within their QuiltInk account:

  • Edit Profile, by clicking here users can manage:
    • Personal information: Users can set up a profile photo and description to be viewed by other users.
    • External links: Users can add up to three external links, such as their website, Facebook profile, and Instagram profile. These links will appear, with an icon, in the user’s profile info box, allowing others to easily access them.
    • Change password:  Users can change their account password from this option.
    • Share email with others: By enabling this option, the user’s email address will be displayed in their personal info box with an “Envelope” icon, allowing other users to contact them via email.
    • Restrict the exporting mock-ups option: By default, when users register on QuiltInk, other users have the ability to export their mock-ups. However, if a user does not want their mock-ups to be exported by others, they can uncheck this option at the bottom of the edit profile data page. This will make the export button in the Wall inoperative for their mock-ups.
  • Subscribe to QuiltInk: If you don’t have a subscription, you can access the subscription pages for Supporters, Designers, or Fabric Shop Plans from here.
  • My Plan: Users who have already subscribed to a plan, whether their subscription is active or not, can manage their subscription in the ‘My Plan’ section. Here, they can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel their subscription, change plans, update payment card details, address information, download invoices, and more.
  • Log out.
 

Profile Info

At the top section of the profile page, users can view their profile information, including their username, photo, description, social links, and email info (if provided). If the user has upgraded their account to become a Supporter, Designer, or Fabric Shop member in QuiltInk, it will be indicated displaying their name in Quiltink plus the username, and a badge with “Supporter,” “Designer,” or “Fabric Shop.”

 

At the right side, or below for mobile devices, the profile description, users will find a set of buttons to manage various features in QuiltInk. The buttons displayed will depend on the user’s profile type. Here is an overview of the buttons available for different user profiles:

 

  • Basic Users:
    • My Palettes: This button allows users to manage the printed fabrics they want to upload to QuiltInk.
    • Private Rooms: Users can access this button when they have been included in one of the private rooms.
  • Supporters, Designers, and Fabric Shops, depending on the features of the profile will see some of the following buttons:
    • My Palettes: Similar to basic users, this button allows management of printed fabrics.
    • Private Patterns: This button is available for Supporters and Fabric Shops to manage their private patterns.
    • Manage Patterns: Designers can access this button to manage all their patterns.
    • Kit Patterns: This button allows Fabric Shops to set up and manage their Kits.
    • Private Rooms: Supporters, Designers, and Fabric Shops can access this button to manage private rooms.
 

Users with upgraded profiles, such as Supporters, Designers, and Fabric Shops, can refer to their specific profile tutorials to learn more about the features and functionalities available to them.

 

MOCK-UPS

In the section below the profile information on the private profile page, users will find three tabs:

  •  Finished (n.): This tab displays the user’s finished mock-ups. It is indicated by a “Cloud” icon, and the number of finished mock-ups is shown next to the label.
    These color versions of mock-ups can be shared on the public Wall using the “Eye” icon.
    Once a mock-up is finished, it cannot be modified directly. To make changes, the user needs to create a draft from the finished mock-up using the “+” icon.
  • Draft (n.): The Draft tab shows the user’s unfinished mock-ups. It is indicated by a “Crossed Cloud” icon, and the number of draft mock-ups is displayed next to the label.
    These mock-ups cannot be shared on the public Wall, but they can be modified directly using the “Palette” icon. Users can also duplicate a draft to create another draft if needed.
    Once a draft is finished, it can be turned into a finished mock-up by clicking the “Cloud” icon.
  • Favorites (n.): The Favorites tab contains mock-ups from other users that the you have saved as favorites by clicking the star in the Wall. These mock-ups cannot be modified directly. To make changes, the user needs to create a draft from the favorite mock-up using the “+” icon.
 
Each mockup displays a badge indicating the type of pattern and its status. This way, you can quickly identify whether it’s a public or private pattern, a community pattern, a mockup created in a private room, or if the pattern is inactive or disabled. Each badge is color-coded to aid in easy distinction.
 

Inactive Mockups cannot be shared in public Walls, only the private room ones.

Disabled cannot be shared on any Wall, modified, or duplicated. They can only be exported.

 
For more info about all the mock-ups options, please visit the “Manage QuiltInk Mock-ups” tutorial.

Public Profile Page

Public profile pages in QuiltInk are dedicated pages that display a user’s public information, allowing other users to view and interact with their content. The content and layout of a public profile page differ based on the user’s profile type:

  • Basic user:
    • Profile info: This section includes the user’s profile photo, username, description, and external links.
    • Mock-ups: Only the mock-ups that the user has marked as finished and published will be displayed on their public profile page.
 
  • Supporter:
    • Profile info: This section includes the user’s profile photo, name on QuiltInk, username, description, and external links.
    • Badge: A cian badge indicating the user’s status as a Supporter, displayed below the username.
    • Mock-ups: Only the mock-ups that the user has marked as finished and published will be displayed on their public profile page.
    • Information: This section provides general information about the supportter such as, description, photos and detailed contact information.
 
  • Designer:
    • Profile info: This section includes the user’s profile photo, name on QuiltInk, username, description, and external links.
    • Badge: A green badge indicating the user’s status as a Designer, displayed below the username.
    • Patterns: This section displays all the public and community patterns uploaded by the designer.
    • Mock-ups: Only the mock-ups that the user has marked as finished and published will be displayed on their public profile page.
    • Information:  This section provides general information about the designer, such as, description, photos and detailed contact information.
 
  • Fabric Shop:
    • Profile info: This section includes the user’s profile photo, name on QuiltInk, username, description, and external links.
    • Badge: A pink badge indicating the user’s status as a Fabric Shop, displayed below the username.
    • Kit Pattern: This section displays the patterns uploaded by designers and for whom this shop preare kit.
    • Fabrics: In this section you can discover the publics palettes with all the fabrics uploaded by the fabric shop.
    • Mock-ups: Only the mock-ups that the user has marked as finished and published will be displayed on their public profile page.
    • Information: This section provides general information about the fabric shop, such as, description, photos and detailed contact information.

 

We encourage all users to publish their mock-ups, fill in their profile information, and provide contact details. By doing so, users can increase their interaction with other users, inspire others with their work, and allow for easier communication and collaboration within the QuiltInk community.


User
Supporter
Fabric Shop
Designer

If you have any questions or concerns related to managing your account or any aspect of using QuiltInk, we are here to help. You can reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink).

New Pattern: Betsy

Title: Betsy

Designer: Modern Moon Quilt Studio

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 3

Betsy is the second pattern by Megan from Modern Moon Quilt Studio in our platform. Do you need a  quilt for a patriotic festivity? This is your pattern! Plan it with QuitlInk and start sewing!
 
The #betsyquilt is inspired by Betsy Ross, a symbol of women’s role in the Revolution. It comes in 3 sizes: Wall Hanging, 2 Pulldowns, and Throw and 1 Colorway: Three-Color Version.
 
More info about it at Megan’s website.
 
Be part of our #quiltinkcommunity and fully our platform. Remember a big upgrade is coming and sure you don’t want to miss it!

New Pattern: Home Track

Title: Home Track

Designer: CMarie Quilts

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 6

The Home Track is the new pattern in QuitlInk by Christina Marie from CMarie Quilts. It’s a modern #quiltpattern perfect for a quick project! Plan your version with QuitlInk and share with us all your mockups! We can’t wait to see them all.
 
The #hometrackquilt  is a modern spin on the traditional log cabin block adding some half-square triangles using the same 4 blocks at the same size for each quilt size. It comes in 6 size options: Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Full/Queen, and King and instructions for 5 or 2 color versions. It’s a great weekend/day project.
 
For more info about the pattern visit Christine profile and remind to show her a lot of love!

Manage your Mock-ups

Having a user account on QuiltInk provides several benefits and allows you to save and manage your mock-ups. 

 

Remember, signing up for a user account on QuiltInk is free, and it unlocks numerous benefits that enhance your quilting experience. So go ahead, create an account, and start enjoying all that QuiltInk has to offer!

 

Register and get your account

Save your Mock-ups

When you finish coloring a pattern in the QuiltInk coloring page, you can save it by clicking on the “Floppy Disk” icon located at the bottom right corner of the page. Saving the mock-up gives you the option to choose from two different options:

 

1. Save, Publish to Wall and Close: If you are satisfied with your coloring and consider it complete, you can select this option. It performs the following actions:

  • Saves the mock-up and displays it in the Finished section of your Account page.
  • Automatically publishes the mock-up on your public profile page. By default, it will be publicly visible to other QuiltInk users.
    You can later unpublish it if you don’t want it to be public.
  • Allows you to share it on the QuiltInk Wall, which can be the public Wall, community patterns Wall, or private room Wall, depending on the privacy settings of the pattern.
  • Makes it available for other users to save as a favorite.
  • Once saved as a finished mock-up, it cannot be directly modified in the future. If you want to make changes, you will need to duplicate it and work on the duplicated version.
 

2. Save as Draft:  If you are still working on your coloring or want to make further modifications later, you can choose this option. It includes the following features:

 

  • Saves the mock-up and displays it in the Draft section of your Account page.
  • It will not appear on your public profile, and it cannot be shared on any QuiltInk Wall.
  • Other users will not be able to see the draft mock-up, nor save it as a favorite.
  • You can continue editing and refining the draft mock-up at any time
 
Additionally, there is a “Cancel” option that allows you to close the window without saving the mock-up if you decide not to proceed.
 
It’s important to remember that in order to save your mock-up, you must be signed in to your QuiltInk account. If you color a pattern without being logged in, you won’t be able to save it. Therefore, make sure to sign in before starting to color if you want to save your work and manage it in your account.

Manage your Mock-ups

From the Private Profile page, all the users with an account can manage their saved mock-ups.

FINISHED

In the FINISHED tab you will find all the mock-ups you saved as finished, which can be shared with the QuiltInk community but not edited.

 

The number near the title indicated the number of Finished Mock-ups saved.

 

Each mock-up in the “FINISHED” tab displays a set of information and icons to help you manage them effectively:

 

  • Pattern name:  It indicates the name of the pattern from which the mock-up was created.
  • Pattern designer: The name of the pattern designer is displayed, providing credit and recognition to the creator of the pattern.
  • Date: The date on which the mock-up was saved is shown, allowing users to keep track of their colorings and plans.
  • Mock-up type badge: A colored badge with a label identifies the origin of the mock-up. The badge colors and labels represent different types of mock-ups:
    •  “Public” + Green : Mock-ups from a public pattern that can be shared in the public profile page and public Wall.
    •  “Kit by XXXX” + Yellow: Mock-ups from patterns set up by Fabric Shops to be planned with their fabrics. The badge helps users remember which shop’s fabrics were used for the mock-up. These mock-ups can be shared on the public profile and public Wall.
    • “Community” + Pink: Mock-ups from patterns accessible only to users with a specific code. They can be shared on the Community Wall only. If the designer later makes the pattern public, the mock-ups shared in the Community Wall will appear on the Public Wall.
    • “Private Room” + Blue: Mock-ups from a private room the user is included in. These mock-ups can be shared into the Private Room Wall and if the designer activates the pattern to public, in the public Wall too, So, they have 2 “Eye” icons, the green/pink one is for Public/Community Wall and the blue one is for Private Room Wall.
    • “Inactive” + grey: The pattern is in an inactive state either because the designer deactivated it or it hasn’t been activated yet, and the mock-up was created in a private room. You can still duplicate the mock-up and edit its colors, but it cannot be shared on the Public/Community Wall.
    • “Disabled” + red: The pattern has been disabled because the designer no longer wants it available for coloring, or the designer has canceled their plan, and their patterns are no longer accessible for coloring on the platform. These mock-ups cannot be duplicated or edited in terms of colors; they can only be exported to review the colors used when creating them.
  • “Eye” icon: This icon allows you to publish or unpublish the mock-up on its respective Wall, depending on the privacy level set for the origin pattern. If the eye icon is crossed, the mock-up will not be shown on the Wall. If the eye icon is not crossed, it will be visible on the Wall.
    We encourage you to publish and share their mock-ups, as it allows you to showcase your amazing work and inspire other users.
  •  “+” icon: Since finished mock-ups cannot be directly edited, you can duplicate them by clicking on the “+” icon. This creates a new draft based on the selected mock-up, which can be found in the “DRAFTS” section. You can then modify the duplicated mock-up or use it as a basis for creating a new one.
  • “Trash” icon: This icon allows you to delete any unwanted mock-ups from their collection.

When clicking on a mock-up in the “FINISHED” section, a larger pop-up window will open, providing a closer and more detailed view of the mock-up. From this window, you can manage the following options:

 

At the Top Bar:

  • “Palette” icon: By clicking the “Palette” icon at the top bar, you can access the coloring page of the pattern with the designer’s suggested color layouts for the pattern as basis. This allows creating a new mock-up of this pattern from the beginning.
  • “Cart” icon: This will lead you to the designer’s website (or fabric shop’s website if it’s a Kits pattern), where you can find additional information about the pattern and potentially make a purchase.
  • “Information” icon: Clicking the “Info” icon provides you with additional details about the specific pattern and the designer behind it. This gives you the opportunity to delve deeper into the inspiration, techniques, and background information related to the pattern and gain a better understanding of the designer’s work.

At the Bottom:

  • Export: By clicking the “Export” icon it will generate an image of the mock-up along with the list of the colors/fabrics used or export just the image. You can use this exported image on social media platforms, or as a reference when cutting and sewing your quilt. For more detailed information on exporting mock-ups, refer to the “Export Mock-ups” tutorial.

DRAFTS

In the “DRAFTS” tab, you will find your mock-ups saved as drafts, allowing you to continue coloring or make changes later. 

 

The number near the title indicates the number of drafts you have saved. 

 

Each draft includes the following information and options:

 

  • Pattern name: It indicates the name of the pattern from which the draft was created, helping you identify the source pattern.
  • Pattern designer: The name of the pattern designer is displayed, providing credit and recognition to the creator of the pattern.
  • Date: The date on which the mock-up draft was saved is shown, allowing users to keep track of their colorings and plans.
  • Mock-up type badge: A colored badge with a label identifies the origin of the drafts. The badge colors and labels represent different types of mock-ups, including those from public patterns, fabric shop kits, community patterns, and private rooms. These badges indicate the accessibility and sharing options for the patterns. They are the same as in the Finished mock-ups section.
  •  “Palette” icon:  By clicking the “Palette” icon, you can access the coloring page of the draft. This allows you to continue coloring or change the colors of the mock-up. Once  finished coloring, you have the following options:
    1. Save, Publish to Wall and Close: When you are satisfied with your draft and consider it complete, you can save it as a finished version. This will turn it into a finished mock-up and publish it on the Wall. It will no longer be editable as a draft.
    2. Overwrite Draft: If you want to continue coloring on another day or make changes in the future, you can choose to overwrite the draft. This allows you to keep the mock-up as a draft and make further modifications later.
  • “Cloud” icon: Clicking this icon will turn a draft into a finished mock-up and publish it on the Wall. Once converted, you won’t be able to directly color it without duplicating it and creating a new draft.
  • “+” icon: If you want to start a new mock-up based on the current draft, you can duplicate it by clicking the “+” icon. This creates a new draft with the current mock-up as a basis for further coloring.
  • “Trash” icon: To delete any draft mock-up, you can click the “Trash” icon. This removes the draft from your drafts list.
 

FAVORITES

In the FAVORITES tab will appear all the mock-ups made by other users and you clicked to its star in the Wall to save them as favorites. 

 

The number near the title indicates the number of Favorite mock-ups you have. 

 

Each mock-up in the “FAVORITE” tab displays a set of information and icons to help you manage them effectively:

 

  • Pattern name: It indicates the name of the pattern from which the draft was created, helping you identify the source pattern.
  • Pattern designer: The name of the pattern designer is displayed, providing credit and recognition to the creator of the pattern.
  • Mockup creator: The name of the mock-ups creator is displayed, providing credit and recognition to the creator of the pattern.
  • Date: The date on which the mock-up draft was created is shown, allowing users to keep track of their colorings and plans.
  • Mock-up type badge: A colored badge with a label identifies the origin of the drafts. The badge colors and labels represent different types of mock-ups, including those from public patterns, fabric shop kits, community patterns, and private rooms. These badges indicate the accessibility and sharing options for the patterns. They are the same as in the Finished mock-ups section.
  • “+” icon: If you want to create a new mock-up based on this one you can duplicate it. But clicking the “+” icon will create a new Draft with this mock-up as a basis to start coloring.
  • “x” icon: To remove this mock-up from your favorites. This option won’t remove the mock-up which is created by another user, it will remain in the public Wall.
 

When clicking on a mock-up in the “FAVORITES” section, a pop-up window will open, providing a closer and more detailed view of the mock-up. This larger window will allow you the same options as in the Finished section: Color the original pattern, visit designer website (or fabric shop’s website if it’s a Kits pattern), check pattern/designer info and export. 

 

 

If you want to create your own mockups based on a Favorite one or just check the colors used by the mock-up creator, you can duplicate this mock-up to create a draft and by opening the coloring page of this draft you will be able to modify the colors/fabrics and check the ones originally used. You can also export this mock-up and check the colors/fabrics list at the exporting page.

 

If you have any questions or concerns related to managing your mock-ups or any aspect of using QuiltInk, we are here to help. You can reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink).

New Pattern: Happy Camper

Title: Happy Camper

Designer: Modern Moon Quilt Studio

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 4

New designer in Quitlink!
 
We are really excited to tell you we are hosting the patterns of a new #quiltpattern designer, she is Megan from Modern Moon Quilt Studio, and her first pattern in QuitlInk is the Happy Camper. And there will be a Happy Camper Quilt Along starting on September 4th!
 
The #Happycamperquilt is recommended for an intermediate-skilled quilter. It is an on-point quilt that uses several large setting triangles that can become stretched if not careful. It also requires blocks to be cut in half which requires precision. This pattern is written for two colorways: a bold five-color version and a limited, but more modern, three-color version. It also includes 4 sizes: a baby quilt size, a small throw, a large throw, and a bed size.
 
Visit Megan’s website to know more about her job and get your copy of this amazing pattern. And if you are not yet part of our #quiltinkcommunity, visit www.quiltink.com, register for free and start coloring. You will be able to save your #mockups and share them into our public Wall.