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Custom Palettes & Printed Fabrics

Custom Palettes Usage

Supporters in QuiltInk enjoy several advantages when it comes to custom palettes:

Create unlimited custom palettes: As a subscriber in QuiltInk, you have the freedom to create as many custom palettes as you need. This flexibility allows you to organize your printed fabrics effectively within the platform.
Upload unlimited printed fabrics: Within the custom palettes, you can upload an unlimited number of printed fabrics to color in QuiltInk. There are no restrictions on the number of fabrics you can upload, giving you ample space.

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. 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 your coloring experience.

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 palette in QuiltInk, follow these steps:

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.
On the palettes page, locate the “+” icon at the top bar and click on it. This will open a pop-up window.
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.
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. If you created a palette before subscribing as a supporter, that palette will be considered your Basic palette. You can identify it by the person icon in the palette management section.

On the other hand, Super palettes are the palettes you can create after subscribing to a QuiltInk supporter plan. With a supporter 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. 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.
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.
Bulk Upload: To upload multiple fabrics simultaneously.

PRINTED FABRICS

To upload your printed fabrics to QuiltInk, follow these steps:

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.
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.
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:

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.
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 palette will not appear explicitly on the coloring page or in the exporting sheet.
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:

On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the palette icon. This will open a pop-up window.
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.
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:

On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the 3 circles icon. A new page will open.
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.
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.
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.
Finally, click “ADD” to add the selected color to your custom palette.

BULK UPLOAD

To upload multiple fabrics simultaneously, utilize a CSV file following these steps:

On the My Palettes page, click on the “+” icon and the cloud with and arrow icon. This action opens a new page where you can proceed with the following instructions:

- The CSV file must consist of 5 columns, each representing fabric features, with one row dedicated to each fabric.
- The header of each column must be: name, brand, sku, width, url.
- The SKU and URL for a fabric can be empty.
- If the URL is empty, you will need to upload the image later.
- The width of the fabric swatch should be in inches, allowing only numerical values and the decimal point (.) in the input.
- We recommend creating a spreadsheet as described above and saving it as a CSV file for a seamless upload to QuiltInk. Refer to the example below.
- You can also download our CSV template file set up with the 5 columns. Click here to download the file, open it with a spreadsheet, fill in the fabric data you want to upload, and save it as CSV again.
Ensure all fabrics display a green checkmark, indicating all fields are correct. If any fabric exhibits an issue, a red cross will appear, prompting you to rectify the file before re-uploading.
Once all fabrics display a green checkmark, click “Import,” and all fabrics will be successfully uploaded.

If certain fabric images couldn’t be uploaded using the CSV file, follow these steps to manually upload them:

Click on the cloud icon associated with the fabric requiring an image upload.
Proceed to upload the fabric image manually.

Note: If you neglect to upload the fabric image manually, the fabric won’t be visible on the coloring pages when this palette is selected for coloring. Ensure all fabrics have their images uploaded for a complete coloring experience.

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.
Trash: 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.
At “Shop 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.

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!

Supporter Profile Features

Supporter Profile Features

Check below all the features QuiltInk is offering to you as a supporter and make sure not to miss any of them. Maximize your usage of QuiltInk to maximize your coloring possibilities.

1. Upload unlimited printed fabrics. As a supporter, you have the advantage of uploading an unlimited number of printed fabrics. Unlike the basic user account, which only allows for 10 printed fabrics, you now have the freedom to upload as many printed fabrics as you want without any restrictions.

2. Create unlimited custom palettes. With the supporter subscription, you can create an unlimited number of custom palettes. Unlike the basic user account, which only allows for one basic palette, these custom palettes can be tailored to your specific needs. These enhanced palettes, known as Super palettes, provide you with greater flexibility to organize your printed fabrics.

3. Upload private patterns. As a supporter, if your plan includes it, you have the option to upload private patterns to QuiltInk. This feature allows you to add patterns that are not already available on the platform, giving you the flexibility to plan other patterns that are not uploaded by the designers themselves.

Private patterns are exclusively for your private use and cannot be shared with anyone on QuiltInk, nor can they be published in the public Wall.

4. Special badge on your profile page. We want to give our supporters visibility on the platform, so a badge indicating that you are a QuiltInk supporter will appear on your profile page along with your personal information. Additionally, when you publish a mock-up on the Wall, your name will be highlighted to maximize the visibility of your creations.

5. Periodic live sessions. We value our connection with our supporter users and organize live meetings for those who wish to participate. In these meetings, we showcase the full potential of QuiltInk, address your questions, and invite designers to talk about color inspiration, their patterns, or fabric lines.

6. Posts in QuiltInk News and Instagram. We want to help promote your projects on QuiltInk and Instagram. If you sew a quilt that you planned using QuiltInk, we can create a #fromquiltinktoreality post featuring an image combining your QuiltInk mockup and a photo of the real quilt once it’s sewn (a 50-50 image). We will also share your posts in our Instagram stories when you tag us (@quilt_ink).

7. Special gifts. As a token of our gratitude for your support, we organize periodic giveaways, offer special deals and discounts on quilting tools and patterns, and much more!

8. Remember to complete the information on your public profile page. This includes adding a photo, description, and external links. By providing these details, you enhance your visibility on the QuiltInk platform and create opportunities for connections with other QuiltInk users, designers, and fabric shops.

9. Contact us at any time for questions or assistance. We are here to support you and provide guidance as one of our valued supporters. We welcome your suggestions and requests for improving our services to better meet your needs. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or chat with us directly through the Instagram chat (@quilt_ink). We are committed to your success and look forward to assisting you.

Fabric Shop Profile Features

Fabric Shop Profile Features

QuiltInk offers several features for fabric shops to maximize their usage and expand their business. Take advantage of these features to showcase your fabrics and offer new services.

1. Upload unlimited printed fabrics. As a fabric shop subscriber, you have the advantage of uploading an unlimited number of printed fabrics. Unlike the basic user account, which only allows for 10 printed fabrics, you now have the freedom to showcase your entire collection without any restrictions.

2. Create unlimited custom palettes. With the fabric shop subscription, you can create an unlimited number of custom palettes. Unlike the basic user account, which only allows for one basic palette, these custom palettes can be tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, you have the ability to activate them for public coloring, making them accessible to users and designers. These enhanced palettes, known as Super palettes, provide you with greater flexibility and promotional opportunities.

3. Make your custom palettes public: All fabric shop plans allow you to make your custom palettes public with no limits. This means that any user or designer can use your fabrics to color their patterns and then visit your shop to purchase them.

4. Create kits with QuitlInk patterns and feature them on your profile page. Fabric Shops on QuitlInk have the unique opportunity to create kits by combining the patterns uploaded by designers with your own fabrics. These kits will be showcased on the Fabric Shops’ profile page as well as on the patterns main page with a yellow circle. Users on QuitlInk will be able to color these kits using only the fabrics from the Fabric Shop and custom palettes.

In the future, we are planning to enhance this feature by allowing designers to specify fabric requirements for each pattern, making it easier for Fabric Shops to prepare the kits. This will streamline the process and ensure a seamless experience for both the Fabric Shops and customers.

5. Embed your kits into your website and obtain direct links to each of your patterns. This feature allows you to make the coloring service of your kits more accessible to your customers by integrating it directly into your website. By embedding the kits, visitors to your website can easily access and color the patterns without needing to navigate to a separate platform. You can also use the direct link to redirect your customers directly to your kits.

6. Upload private patterns. As a Fabric Shop subscriber, and if your plan includes it, you have the option to upload private patterns to QuiltInk. This feature allows you to add patterns that are not already available on the platform, giving you the flexibility to plan kits for patterns that are not uploaded by the designers themselves. Private patterns are exclusively for your use and cannot be activated for public coloring or shared with anyone on QuitlInk. This feature enables you to curate and offer unique services to your customers, enhancing your fabric shop’s offerings.

7. Remember to fill in the information about your business on your public profile page. This includes adding a photo, description, and external links. Additionally, make sure to provide detailed information for each kit, including a description, photos, and a link to your shopping website where customers can purchase the fabrics. By completing these details, you enhance your visibility on the QuiltInk platform and provide potential customers with valuable information about your business. The more information they have, the better it is for your business.

8. Your business highlighted in different QuiltInk sections plus a profile page with your kits, fabrics and info, As a Fabric Shop, you will be listed on the info page alongside other fabric shops. Your public palettes are visible on all coloring pages in QuiltInk, except for kits set up by other Fabric Shops. Your profile page will include a badge indicating you are one of the fabric shops in QuiltInk, and special tabs with all your kits, fabrics and any additional information you would like to provide.

9. We offer assistance in promoting your business by featuring the activation of any new custom palette as public or kit in the QuiltInk News section, our YouTube Channel, and on Instagram. We create engaging videos, reels, or images showcasing, fabrics, various color layouts and the coloring process to help you promote your fabrics and kits. So, let us know when you want we post about your fabrics and kits and we include you in our agenda!

10. Contact us at any time for questions or assistance. We are here to support you and provide guidance as one of our valued fabric shops. We welcome your suggestions and requests for improving our services to better meet your needs. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or chat with us directly through the Instagram chat (@quilt_ink). We are committed to your success and look forward to assisting you.

Kits

One of the key features available to Fabric Shops in QuiltInk is the ability to create kits for patterns uploaded by Designers. This option enables you to select specific patterns and pair them with your fabrics, offering QuiltInk users the opportunity to exclusively color those patterns using your fabrics and subsequently visit your shop to purchase the fabrics.

Designers, being the owners of the patterns, have the ability to restrict the possibility of creating kits with their patterns. When you create a kit, you will only be able to choose from the patterns that have the kits option allowed.

For the Kits, you have the option to choose between public patterns and community patterns:

Public patterns are accessible to all QuiltInk users. Any user can freely interact with and color these patterns. You can create a kit from any pattern that the designer has allowed for such purposes.

On the other hand, community patterns are visible to all users, but coloring them requires entering a code provided by the Designer. This ensures that only users who have the code can access and color the community patterns. Therefore, to create a kit for a community pattern, you will be asked to input the code provided by the Designer. Once set up, both QuiltInk users and your customers on your website will need to use the code provided by the Designer to access and color that specific kit pattern.

In the future, we plan to allow Designers to specify fabric requirements for each color/fabric combination, making it even easier for your customers to get the fabrics from your shop.

Set up the Kits

With a Fabric Shops profile and a plan that includes kits (all excep the “just Fabrics” one), on your profile page, you will find a “Kits” button that allows you to create and manage your kits.

The Kits management page consists of two sections:

Top Bar: This section displays two icons:
- “+” icon: Clicking on this icon allows you to create a new kit.
- “x” icon: Clicking on this icon closes the Kits management page.
Main page: In this section, all the kits you have created will be listed, along with relevant information and various options to manage them.

CREATE A NEW KIT

To create a new kit, click on the “+” icon located at the top bar. This action will open a pop-up window where you can search for the pattern you want to use.

In the search field, you can enter either the pattern name or the designer’s name to refine your search. As you begin typing, a list of available options will be displayed. Simply click on the desired pattern, and it will be automatically added to the main page at the top of the pattern list used for kits.

Remember that you will only be able to choose among the patterns that the designers have not restricted the option to use for kits.

SET UP YOUR KITS

Once you have created the kit, you can access the editing page by clicking on the “edit” icon. This will open a new window where you can customize the kit.

Please note that as a Fabric Shop, the palettes available for coloring in the kit will be restricted to your public palettes and the user’s custom palettes. You can only use your public palettes when setting up a kit.

On the editing page, you need to create color layouts for the kit, which will serve as the basis for QuiltInk users to color the pattern in the kit mode. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Create a draft: To create a new draft, click on the “+” icon in the draft section. Here you will be able to choose which color layout from the designer you want to use to set up the color layouts for the kit.

2. Color the draft: Click on the “palette” icon to access the coloring page for the draft. Your basis layout is a color layout set up by the designer.

You can merge pieces by color/fabric and remove stroke from the pieces. If you want to prevent users from unmerging the pieces, you can lock it at the “…” icon. Refer to the “Color a pattern” tutorial to know more about it

Remember, to color the basis color layouts for your kits, you can only use fabrics form your public custom palettes.

3. Save the draft: Once you have finished coloring, save the draft.
You need to color all the pieces of the diagram with the fabrics in your palettes and replace all the fabrics the designer used with fabrics from your custom palettes. If some fabric is not replaced you won’t be able to save the draft as finished to activate it. You can check if it’s ok at the pindrop icon, and if a red message appear it will mean you are not finished coloring lal the pieces with your fabrics.

4. Turn the draft into a Finished color layout: For that, click the cloud icon.

5. Activate the Finished color layout to make it public: Click on the “eye” icon at the right of the pattern name to change the visibility of the layout. When it turns green, it means the color layout will be visible on the pattern page. If it is red crossed, it will be hidden and not available for coloring.

6. Create all the finished color layouts you want to include in the kit as a basis for users to color the kit pattern.

7. Set up the cover image: The cover image is one of the color layouts. Click on the “…” icon at the right of the color layout name and click to “Set as pattern cover”.

As a Fabric Shop, you have the option to add a URL that will redirect QuiltInk users from the coloring page or mock-ups to your website, where they can purchase the fabrics. You can find this option in the top section of the editing page below the pattern description. If you don’t fill in the URL, the card icon will redirect users to the designer’s page instead. You can also add a description to the kit, and it will be displayed at all the “i” icons related to the kit.

ACTIVATE YOUR KITS

When you create a new kit, it is initially in a non-active mode, which means it is not visible to QuiltInk users. This gives you the flexibility to take your time setting it up.

Once you have finished setting up your kit, you can activate it to make it visible on your Profile page under the “Kits” tab and indicated with a yellow circle over the pattern in the Pattern QuitlInk main page.

To activate the kit, click on the “…” icon associated with the kit in the general kit management page, and then select “Activate to public”. The badge below the kit name will indicate the current state of the kit:

When the badge is grey and states “Inactive”, it means the kit is not visible and accessible for coloring.
When the badge is green and states “Active, it means the kit is visible and accessible for coloring.

DEACTIVATE OR DELETE YOUR KITS

If you no longer wish to offer one of the kits you have created, you have three options:

Deactivate it: By deactivating the kit, it will be removed from public visibility but will remain in the manage kits page in a non-active mode. This allows you to edit or change the kit and reactivate it in the future if needed. Please note that when you deactivate a kit, the mock-ups created from it will still be visible in users’ profile pages, but they won’t be able to edit or share them. They can only view the colors and fabrics and export them.
To deactivate a kit, click on the “…” icon associated with the kit in the kits manage pattern and select “Deactivate kit”.

Delete it: You can only delete a kit if you haven’t created any drafts or color layouts in the editing page. The delete option is intended for cases where you selected the wrong pattern when creating the kit. If you are unable to delete a kit, QuiltInk does not offer this possibility. If you choose to delete a kit, it will be permanently removed from QuiltInk, and it cannot be reactivated. Please note that this action is irreversible.
To delete a kit, click on the “trash” icon associated with the kit and confirm your decision to proceed with the deletion.

DEACTIVATION OR DISABLING BY THE DESIGNER

Kits in QuiltInk are closely tied to the privacy status of the patterns you use to create them. You have the option to set up kits with both public and community patterns. However, since pattern designers have ownership over their patterns, these statuses may change after you’ve created a kit.

It’s possible the designer restricts the options to create kits to one pattern after you already created the kit.

“Not allowed by Designer”: If you see this badge on one of your kits, it indicates that the designer has restricted the possibility to create kits with this patterns.

It’s also possible that a pattern you used to create a kit becomes unavailable for coloring in QuiltInk. This could happen if the designer deactivates, disables, or cancels their QuiltInk subscription account, causing their patterns to no longer be accessible. In such cases, the kit won’t vanish from your manage kits page, but it won’t be usable by QuiltInk users either. Here are the two scenarios:

“Active”(in grey) + “Inactive by Designer”: If you see this badge on one of your kits, it indicates that the designer has deactivated the pattern for some reason. However, the designer retains the ability to edit and reactivate it. In this situation, you can access the editing page of the kit, but the kit won’t be visible to QuiltInk users. If you had the kit active and the designer reactivates the pattern, the kit will become available for coloring again.

“Disabled by designer”: If you come across this badge on one of your kits, it signifies that the pattern has been disabled by the designer. This could be because the designer intends to replace the pattern with a new one or has canceled their subscription, causing the pattern can not be edited by the designer anymore. In this case, the designer won’t be able to edit or manage the pattern, and consequently, you won’t be able to do so with the kit until the pattern is enabled again.

Unlike the deactivation scenario where the pattern could potentially be reactivated, the likelihood of a disabled pattern being re-enabled is lower.

EMBED YOUR KITS

By clicking on the “info” icon associated with your kit in the manage kits page, you will be directed to a page that provides various information about the pattern. This includes:

Kit/Pattern details: Name, designer, status (active or inactivated), creation and activation dates, URL, description, and images.

Color layouts and mockups statistics. Here you can see how much this kit has been colored-in, which can help you with managing your kits and promotions about it.

Additionally, on this page, you will find the codes/links that allow you to embed the kit into your website. By copying the provided embed code and pasting it into your website, you can offer visitors the ability to color the kit directly on your website without needing to access QuiltInk. Alternatively, you can use the provided link to redirect your customers to color the kit on the QuiltInk platform. For more information on how to embed QuiltInk into your website, refer to the “Embed QuitlInk into your website” tutorial.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the Kits in QuiltInk 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).

Embed QuitlInk into your website

As a Fabric Shop in QuiltInk, you have the option to embed the QuiltInk pattern coloring pages for your Kits into your website.

For those who don’t have a website (if you sell fabric on Etsy, for example), there is an alternative option of using a link. This link can be opened in a browser and will directly redirect customers to your kit coloring pages on QuiltInk. You can also place this link on platforms such as Instagram or Facebook, allowing easy access for your customers.

QuitlInk offers you 3 possibility of embedding (or linking) the platform into your website:

Embed the Kits tab from your profile page.
Embed a single kit.
Embed a specific color layout.

Code to embed your kits tab

With this option, you will be able to display and offer access to all your kits on your website, just as they appear in the Kits tab of your profile page in QuiltInk.

From there, visitors to your website can select the kit they wish to color and access their coloring pages.

This option is designed for situations where you want to create an exclusive coloring page on your website using QuiltInk. It provides a comprehensive view of your kits, making it easy for your customers to explore and color them, ultimately helping them make their selections.

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE CODE/LINK IN QUILTINK

To obtain the code for embedding your patterns tab, follow these steps:

Log in to your QuiltInk account.
Click on the person icon on your profile page’s top bar and select “Edit Profile”.
In the Shop Information section, find the code and link labeled “Code/Link to embed my kits tab.”
Copy the code and embed it into your website as described in the section below.

Code to embed one single pattern or color layout

This option is intended for situations where you want to provide the ability to color a single pattern or color layout directly on a webpage, such as on a pattern sales page or within a blog post.

In these scenarios, visitors can color the patterns directly on your website while also getting inspired from the exclusive Wall for that specific pattern, which is included in the embedded window.

WHERE TO OBTAIN THE CODE/LINK IN QUILTINK

To obtain the code for embedding a single pattern or color layout, or the direct link, please follow these steps:

Log in to your QuiltInk account.
Click on the “Kits” button on your profile page.
Locate the kit you want to embed and select on the “…” icon next to its name.
From the drop-down menu, select the “Kit Information” option.
At the Information of the kit page, you will see some information about your kit, and at the bottom, the codes to embed (or link) your whole kit or just the color layouts. Copy them and paste into your website as indicated in the next section.

Embed the code/link in your website

Follow the steps below to embed the code or link to your pattern coloring pages in QuiltInk:

Copy the desired code or link by clicking on it or using the copy icon located on the right.
Paste the embed code into the “text” editor of your website page. Alternatively, you can share the link to your Pattern/Color Layout wherever you want. The link can be placed in any location where people can copy and paste it into a browser. You can also add a hyperlink to the link, allowing customers to directly access your coloring page by clicking on it. For example, you can include the link in a PDF file, on your Etsy shop, or in your Instagram profile.

Result

The result is that people will be able to color your pattern directly in your website or, if you share the link, in any browser window. More specifically:

Embed (link) Kits tab: This option will display the same window as the Kits tab on your QuiltInk profile page, but it will hide the top section with your information. When your visitors click on a kit, a new window will open, showing the same information and options as the single kit embed, described below.

Embed (or link) the whole kit with an exclusive Wall: This embed code/link option will show your customers a page with three sections:
1. Top Section: This section contains the cover image of the kit, along with titles and other information about the pattern you are about to color.
2. Central Bar: In the central bar, you will see, on the left, the number of mock-ups of this kit that have been published into the Public Wall or Community Wall, and on the right, a “NEW +” button, which allows users to start coloring this pattern and create their own mock-up. When clicking “NEW +,” they will be able to choose which color layout they want to use as a basis to color your kit.
3. Wall Section: Below the central bar, users will find a section where all the mock-ups of this kit shared by you and other users are displayed.

Embed (or link) one Colour Layout: This embed code/link directly links to the coloring page for a specific color layout. This option is suitable when you want to place all the individual designs to color in a blog post, for example.

Both options allow users to sign up to save their mock-ups, and if they don’t have an account, a button will redirect them to the QuiltInk platform to register and be able to have an account to save and share their mock-ups.

The embed allows you to offer the colouring QuiltInk service to your customers in a more direct way. They can color the kits in the fabric pages and then buy the fabrics directly, they don’t have to return to your website from QuiltInk. If customers don’t leave your website, they don’t have to come back, so there are more chances they will buy the fabrics.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the embedding QuitlInk 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).

Designer Profile Features

Designer Profile Features

Check below all the features QuiltInk is offering to designers and make sure not to miss any of them. Maximize your usage of QuiltInk to provide the best digital color service to your customers.

1. Upload patterns in Illustrator, Inkscape, or PDF files: Easily upload your patterns in vector formats like Illustrator or Inkscape files, or in PDF format. If you can’t provide vector graphics, no worries! QuiltInk can create the diagrams for you, saving you extra work.

2. You can upload patterns with any quilting technique: QuiltInk supports a wide range of quilting techniques, including traditional piecing, curve piecing, templates, foundation paper piecing, english paper piecing, appliqué, and improv patterns. The technique used in your pattern will not be a limitation when uploading coloring sheets to QuiltInk.

3. No limit on the number of diagrams you can upload: QuiltInk allows you to upload as many diagrams as needed for each pattern. There are no restrictions on the number of diagrams you can include. So, you can upload all sizes and layouts of your pattern, providing flexibility in showcasing various versions of your design.

4. Create unlimited custom palettes and upload unlimited printed fabrics: QuiltInk offers designers the ability to create an unlimited number of custom palettes and upload an unlimited number of printed fabrics. As a fabric designer, you also have the option to make your custom palettes public, allowing all QuiltInk users to access and use your fabrics to color and plan their projects.

5. Different levels of privacy for your patterns to cover all your needs: QuiltInk offers different levels of privacy for your patterns, allowing you to customize the accessibility of your designs based on your preferences. It’s important to familiarize yourself with these pattern levels to provide a range of possibilities to your community and customers.

a) Public pattrns. These patterns are displayed on the main QuiltInk page, and any QuiltInk user can access and color them directly from the public main page.
b) Community patterns: These patterns are limited to a specific group of users, such as subscribers to a designer’s community. Only users with a designated code can access these patterns from the Designer Profile page. Users don’t need to have an account to color these patterns, and anyone can visit and view them on the Designer Profile page. Community Patterns have a private Wall, which can only be seen by the individuals who have access to it.
c) Private Rooms: Private Rooms are exclusive spaces for selected users. Only QuiltInk users with an account can be included by the designer in a Private Room. Patterns within a Private Room have a private Wall, which can only be seen by the individuals who have access to it.

6. Embed your patterns into your website and obtain direct links to each of your patterns. This feature allows you to make the coloring service more accessible to your customers by integrating it directly into your website. By embedding the patterns, visitors to your website can easily access and color your designs without needing to navigate to a separate platform. They can also see all the mock-ups made by other users for this pattern in an excusive Wall. The direct links provide a convenient way for users to engage with your patterns and enhance their overall experience on your website.

7. Your business highlighted in differetn QuiltInk sections plus a public profile page with your patterns, mock-ups and info, As a Designer in QuitlInk, you will be listed on the info page alongside the other designers. Your public patterns are visible on the public Patterns page in QuiltInk, and your community patterns are listed in yous public profile page. Your profile page will include a badge indicating you are one of the designers in QuiltInk, and special tabs with all your patterns, mock-ups and any additional information you would like to provide.

8. Remember to fill in the information about your business on your public profile page. This includes adding a photo, description, and external links. Additionally, make sure to provide detailed information for each pattern, including a description, photos, and a link to your shopping website where customers can purchase the pattern. By completing these details, you enhance your visibility on the QuiltInk platform and provide potential customers with valuable information about your business. The more information they have, the better it is for your business.

9. We offer assistance in promoting your business by featuring the activation of any pattern in the QuiltInk News section, our YouTube Channel, and on Instagram. We create engaging videos, reels, or images showcasing various color layouts and the coloring process to help you promote pattern releases, quilt-alongs (QALs), or any special events you want to highlight. So, let us know when you want we post about you and your patterns in QuiltInk and we include you in our agenda!

10. Contact us at any time for questions or assistance. We are here to support you and provide guidance as one of our valued designers. We welcome your suggestions and requests for improving our services to better meet your needs. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or chat with us directly through the Instagram chat (@quilt_ink). We are committed to your success and look forward to assisting you.

Private Patterns

As a Fabric Shop, you may have the need to color numerous quilt patterns in order to set up the kits you want to offer to your customers. QuiltInk provides a solution by allowing you to create “Kits” using patterns uploaded by designers. However, there might be instances where you want to offer a bundle of fabrics for a pattern that is not uploaded to QuiltInk by the designer.

To assist you further, QuiltInk offers the option to upload private patterns. With private patterns, you can upload the diagrams of those patterns and color them in a completely private mode.

These patterns will never be made public, and you won’t be able to share the coloring pages with anyone. Private patterns in QuiltInk function similar to coloring patterns in graphic software like Illustrator, Inkscape, or Precolor. The advantage is that you already have your fabrics uploaded in QuiltInk, making it easy to use. You can create as many mock-ups as you want and compare them in a private Wall to choose the ones you like the most.

To upload a new private pattern to QuiltInk, you need to be subscribed to a plan that allows uploading private patterns. If you initially subscribed to the “Only Fabrics” or “Fabrics & Kits” plans and now wish to upload private patterns, you can change your plan and start enjoying this feature in QuiltInk.

To change your plan, visit your profile page, and click on the person icon in the top bar. Select the “My Plan” option, where you can manage all aspects related to your subscription and change your plan at any time.

REMEMBER

The usage of private patterns in QuiltInk is restricted to the patterns you have purchased or have obtained permission from the designer to use the coloring pages.
Private patterns do not allow private rooms to share the pattern with other QuitlInk users.
Private patterns can not be activated for public coloring, as community patterns.
Private patterns can not be used to set up Kits in QuiltInk.
Mock-ups created from private patterns cannot be published in the public Wall.
Private patterns are intended for private coloring, exclusively for the user who has uploaded them to QuiltInk.

Private Patterns Management Page

When you are subscribed to a plan that includes private patterns, you will find a button on your profile page labeled “Private Patterns.” Clicking on this button will take you to a dedicated page where you can manage all of your private patterns.

At the private patterns manage page, you will find the following sections and options:

Top Bar: The top bar contains three icons:
1. Info icon: Clicking on this icon will display a pop-up window with information about your subscription plan, including the number of patterns you have uploaded, the number of patterns you can upload based on your plan, the number of disabled patterns, and the patterns you can disable because they have been in Quiltink for more than one year.
2. “+” icon: Use this option to submit new patterns to QuiltInk.
3. “x” icon: Clicking on this icon will close the window.
Top Section: In this section, you will see all the patterns you have uploaded to QuiltInk. Each pattern is displayed with its title, designer, submission date, and an “…” icon that allows you to access the edit options for that pattern.
If a pattern has been on QuiltInk for more than one year, you have the option to disable it and replace it with another pattern within the limit of your plan. You can disable a pattern to upload a new pattern without upgrading your plan. If a pattern can be disabled the option with a “crossed circle” icon will appear at “…” icon, and the pattern will remain in this top section but without the possibility you to click on it, only to the “…” icon to enable it if the number of patterns in your plan allow it.
To start coloring a pattern or see the mockups you have created for it, click over the card of this pattern.
Central Bar: After selecting a pattern from the top section, the central bar will display the number of mockups you have created for that pattern on the left side. On the right side, there is an option, “Create a new mockup”, to start coloring the pattern.
Bottom section: In this section, you will find all the mockups you have created for the selected pattern. Each mockup is indicated with its creation date and offers the following options:
- Palette icon: Clicking on this icon allows you to modify the colors by accessing the coloring page again.
- Duplicate icon (+): This option allows you to create a duplication of the mockup and create a new one using it as a basis. This is helpful if you want to create a new mockup and you don’t want to start coloring again from the blank diagrams.
- Trash icon: Clicking on the trash icon will delete the mockup. Please note that this action is irreversible, and the mockup will be permanently removed from QuiltInk.
- Export: You can export the mockup either with the list of colors and fabrics used or just the image. This allows you to save and share your mockup with others out of Quitlink. For more information on exporting your mockups, refer to the “Export your mock-ups” tutorial.

Submit a new Private Pattern

The steps to upload a new private pattern to QuiltInk are as follows:

Purchase the pattern or obtain permission from the designer to use the coloring pages in QuiltInk. It is important to note that you cannot upload coloring pages downloaded from the web or copied from other sources such as Pinterest or Instagram.
You can also create a pattern for yourself and send us your design.
Access QuiltInk, sign in to your account, and click on the “Private Patterns” button on your profile page.
Click on the “+” icon located at the top bar in the private patterns management page. This will open a new page with a form.
Fill out all the required fields in the form:
- Name: Enter the name of the pattern you are uploading.
- Designer: Specify the name of the pattern’s designer. This helps keep your private patterns organized.
- Technique: Provide additional information about the pattern, such as the technique used.
- Files: Click on the “Add files +” button to select the pattern files with the coloring diagrams from your computer. These files should be in vectorial format (e.g., SVG, PDF, AI). If you are unable to provide the files in vector format, you can still submit what you have, and the QuiltInk team will assess if they can create the skeletons based on the information provided.
- Comments: Use this field to indicate the sizes of the diagrams you submitted and any other important information for the QuiltInk team to consider when working on your pattern.
Once you have completed the form, click on “Submit“. This action will create the new pattern in your private patterns management page and send all the information and files to the QuiltInk team. They will use these files to create the skeletons, which are the blank diagrams you will use to color the pattern. Please note that the skeletons will not be immediately available as they need to be prepared by the QuiltInk team. Typically, this process takes around 1-2 days to complete. You will receive a notification once the skeletons are ready and uploaded to the QuiltInk platform, allowing you to start coloring them.

Color a Private Pattern

Once you have been notified that the skeletons for your private pattern have been uploaded to the QuiltInk platform, you can start coloring it by following these steps:

Select the pattern from your private patterns management page.
In the central bar, click on “Create new Mockup”.
The color layouts page will open, displaying the different sizes and layouts of the pattern you requested. Unlike other patterns in QuiltInk, the color layouts for private patterns are blank diagrams. You will need to color each piece individually to create the mock-ups.
Refer to the “Color a pattern” tutorial to explore all the coloring options available: select your color/fabric palette, merge pieces by color, remove strokes, and more.
Once you have created the first mockup, you can use it as a basis and duplicate it to create new mockups. Alternatively, you can start coloring each time from the blank skeletons by clicking on the “Create new Mockup” button.
You have the flexibility to create as many mockups as you want, duplicate them, or remove them as needed. They will all be displayed in the bottom section where you can compare and manage them.
When you have finished coloring the pattern, you can use the “export” icon (a box with an arrow going out) to export your mockups. You have the option to export them with the list of colors/fabrics used or as images only. For more information on exporting your mockups, “Export your mock-ups” tutorial.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the private patterns 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: Whale’s Tail

Title: Whale’s Tail

Designer: Cedar Quilts Co

Technique: Traditional Piecing with curves

Sizes: 5

It’s the release day for the Whale’s Tail pattern by Helen from Cedar Quilts Co. This is a minimalist and modern design perfect for beginner quilters or experienced ones. Color your version with QuiltInk and start sewing!

The Whale’s Tail #quiltpattern is a beautiful reminder to dive deep. It’s a great intro pattern for sewing curves but also a quick pattern for experienced quilters. It comes in 5 sizes: pillow, wall hanging, baby, throw, and bed and it’s great with a gradient of colors, but it also works well with random color placement.

Visit Helen’s website to get your copy and start sewing this amazing pattern!

And remember to share your #mock-ups with us, we can’t wait to see them all!

New Pattern: Wolf Point

Title: Wolf Point

Designer: Plains and Pine

Technique: Traditional Piecing with curves

Sizes: 5

Another amazing #lonestar #quiltpattern has just been released by Lindlee from Plains and Pine, the Wolf Point Quilt. It is full of color possibilities and ready in quiltInk for you to plan your unique version! Don’t miss it. We can’t wait to see all your project color plans!

The #wolfpointquilt #pattern comes in 5 sizes: Wall Hanging, Baby, Lap, Throw, and Bed and 3 color version options with fabric requirements and instructions. It has an advanced beginner skill level, but like most of the Lone star quilt patterns this one has no Y seams!

Visit Lindlee website for more information about the patterns dn to get your own copy!

Mockupmonday #53

We spy Printed Fabrics !

You can’t miss this #QInk_mockupmonday with some #mockups set up with printed fabrics!! One of our designers has been playing with the new option and the results are really amazing! Thank you Killey from Kiley Quilt Room.

Come and register to don’t miss the big QuiltInk upgrade coming really soon!!