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Explore Pattern Variety

Explore Pattern Variety

QuiltInk offers five different types of patterns, catering to the needs of quilters, designers and fabric shops while ensuring an enjoyable experience on the platform. They are:

Public Patterns
Community Patterns
Kit Patterns
Private Rooms
Private Patterns

Each pattern differs in terms of privacy settings and access methods, while thy have other common features:

Patter main page:

Top Section: This section contains the cover image of the pattern, along with titles and other information about the pattern you are about to color. (Slightly different in private patterns and private rooms where all the patterns are displayed in this section)
Central Bar: In the central bar, you will see, at the left, the number of mock-ups that have been published by the quilters who have access to this pattern, and at the right, a “Create new mockup +” button, which allows you to start coloring this pattern and create your own mock-up.
Wall Section: Below the central bar, you will find a section where all the mock-ups of this pattern shared by you and other users are displayed. For public patterns these mockups are the same you see in the public Wall when you filter this pattern. In Community or private patterns those mockups published here are not shown in the public Wall.

Coloring pages are the same in all the patterns except for the palettes available for coloring at the Kit Patterns which are restricted to fabric shop fabrics and private custom palettes. For a comprehensive understanding of the coloring features in the coloring pages, you can refer to the “Color a pattern” Tutorial.

PUBLIC PATTERNS

Public patterns are accessible to all QuiltInk users, and there is no need to have an account to access them. The key features of public patterns include:

Public Visibility: Public patterns can be viewed by any user who has access to QuiltInk.
Accessibility for all users: Any user visiting the QuiltInk platform can color these public patterns. While having an account is recommended for saving mock-ups and uploading your own printed fabrics, it is not mandatory.
Public Wall: Mock-ups created using public patterns can be shared on the Public Wall. It’s the QuiltInk community center is where users share their unique mock-ups and draw inspiration from others.

They can be found from multiple locations within the platform:

Patterns Main Page: You can access Public Patterns coloring pages by visiting the “Patterns” main page. This page is located in the central tab at the bottom bar of the platform. From there, you can browse and explore the available Public Patterns from several designers.
Palette Icon on Mock-ups: On the mock-ups at Quitlink Wall (pop-up when clicking over it) and the mock-ups saved as drafts in the user’s profile, there is a “Palette” icon from where users can access the pattern coloring pages. From the Wall will be openend the color layouts set up by the designer, from the drafts in the profile page will be opened with the draft colors.
Designer Profiles: Each designer on QuiltInk has their own profile page where there is a dedicated “Patterns” tab. In this tab, you can find the patterns created by that specific designer. Sometimes, there may also be some “Community patterns”, which are exclusive patterns for those who have the code needed to access.
Shop Fabric Profile: Public patterns that have been set up as kits are listed in the QuiltInk Fabric Shops’ public profiles under the “Kits” tab. These kits are the patterns uploaded by designers and prepared by Fabric Shops. To color these public patterns, you can use the specific fabrics offered by the respective Fabric Shop.

These patterns are uploaded by the pattern designers, who create the color layouts based on the pattern design and their own style.

Users have the ability to color these patterns and export them as mock-ups. With an account, users can also save their mock-ups as drafts or finished projects, and they have the option to publish their public pattern mock-ups to the Public QuiltInk Wall, where they can be shared with the community. Users also have the option to save mock-ups from other users as favorites. This feature enables users to bookmark and easily access mock-ups that inspire them or that they want to refer to later.

Mock-ups created from public patterns display a green badge with the label “Public” when viewed in the user’s personal profile. This badge helps users identify the type of pattern used to create this mockup.

For more detailed information on managing mock-ups, you can refer to the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial.

If you want to get a Designer profile in QuiltInk and be able to upload your patterns to offer a modern digital coloring service to your customers, please visit the following link:

COMMUNITY PATTERNS

Community patterns in QuiltInk are exclusive patterns available only to the users who have the code. Many designers offer exclusive content, memberships, or access to specific patterns for their community members. QuiltInk provides a platform where designers can offer access to these patterns exclusively to their community members. They key features are:

Publicly visible: Community patterns can be seen by any user who has access to QuiltInk.
Accessibility restricted: While having an account is not mandatory to access a Community pattern, users need to enter a specific code provided by the designer to unlock and open the coloring pages for that pattern. This ensures that only users with the correct code can engage with the Community pattern.
Community Wall: The mock-ups created within a Community pattern are shared in a private community wall rather than the main Public Wall. This means that the mock-ups from Community patterns are exclusively visible and accessible to members of the specific designer community, maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity.

Community patterns can be accessed from several locations within QuiltInk:

Patterns Main page: If a pattern is marked as “Community,” you’ll notice a pink circle with a padlock icon next to it. Clicking on this pattern will prompt you to enter the code provided by the designer to gain access to the coloring pages.
Designer Profiles: Similar to public patterns, Community patterns are listed on the profile page of the designer who created them. You can identify these patterns by the presence of a padlock icon.
Fabric Shop profiles: When a fabric shop creates a kit for a Community pattern, you can find it in the “Kits” tab of the shop’s profile page. Again, you’ll see the padlock icon associated with these kits, indicating their restricted access.

When a user has an account, the mock-ups created on a “Community pattern” page will be saved in their personal profile page. From there, the user will be able to: publish/unpublish their mock-up from the Community wall for that specific pattern. Publishing the mock-up makes it visible to other members of the community, while unpublishing removes it from the community view. Remove and duplicate, to make variations or experiment with different color schemes with one specific color layout as basis.

Users with access to the community pages will also have the option to save mock-ups from other users as favorites. This feature enables users to bookmark and easily access mock-ups that inspire them or that they want to refer to later.

Mock-ups saved and shared in a community pattern page will never be visible at the public QuiltInk Wall.

Mock-ups created from Community patterns display a pink badge with the label “Community” when viewed in the user’s personal profile. This badge helps users identify the type of pattern used to create this mockup.

For more detailed information on managing mock-ups, you can refer to the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial.

These patterns are uploaded by the pattern designers, who create the color layouts based on the pattern design and their own style. If you want to get a Designer profile in QuiltInk and be able to upload your patterns to offer a modern digital coloring service to your customers, please visit the following link:

KIT PATTERNS

Kit patterns are quilt patterns uploaded to QuiltInk by designers and offered as kits by fabric shops. They have specific features that distinguish them from other pattern types:

Publicly visible: Kit patterns can be seen and accessed by any user in QuiltInk, no need to have an account. They are located in the Pattern QuiltInk main page, identified with a yellow circle labeled with “Kits”, and at the Fabric Shop profile pages, in the “Kits” tab.
Color layouts set up by the fabric shop: The color layouts the users use as basis to create their mock-ups, in the kit patterns, are created by the fabric shops with their own fabrics. This can help getting the fabrics from this shop in case you want to only change one of them.
Fabrics/colors restricted: When coloring a Kit Pattern, the fabric and color options are restricted to the fabric shop’s specific public palettes. Users can also use their own custom palettes, but they cannot access palettes from other fabric shops or the general QuiltInk palettes. This restriction makes it easy to create a version of the pattern using fabrics exclusively from the offering fabric shop.
Direct access to the Fabric Shop website: From the coloring pages of Kit Patterns, users have direct access to the website pages where the fabric shop is selling the corresponding kit. This feature allows users to conveniently navigate to the fabric shop’s website to purchase the kit associated with the pattern.

Kit Patterns are designed to serve as a connection between designers and fabric shops, simplifying the process of offering kits for quilt patterns. It benefits all parties involved, including quilters who can easily plan their projects using fabrics from a single shop and conveniently purchase the kit directly from that shop.

Kits can be accessed from various locations within QuiltInk:

Patterns Main page: If a pattern has one or several kits, you’ll notice a yellow circle labeled “Kits.” Clicking on this icon will reveal a dropdown with all the fabric shops offering kits for that specific pattern. From here, you can access the profile of the fabric shop you prefer and begin coloring the kit.
Designer Profiles: In the Patterns tab of a designer’s profile, you can see which patterns have kits available. As mentioned earlier, the yellow circle allows you to access the kit coloring pages.
Fabric Shop profiles: All the kits set up by fabric shops are listed under the “Kits” tab on the shop’s profile page. Simply click on the kit to start coloring using the fabrics from that particular shop.

Once in the pattern kit coloring page, you will be able to color it with all the QuiltInk features except for the fabrics/colors available, which will be restricted to the shop palettes uploaded with their fabrics.

You can also use your custom palettes, so you can color with the fabrics you have at home and mix them with the fabrics available in the Fabric Shop.

Mock-ups created from a Kit Pattern can be easily identified by a yellow badge with the label “Kit by XXXXXX”. This icon distinguishes them as mock-ups created from kit patterns and helps you to identify from which Fabric Shop you created this kit..

Similar to mock-ups from public patterns in QuiltInk, users have the options to: save them as draft or finished mock-ups, publish them in the public Wall, duplicate and save them as Favorite.

For more detailed information on managing mock-ups, you can refer to the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial.

Patterns with kit are uploaded by pattern designers, and a fabric shop is needed to set up the kit. So, if you are a Designer who want s fabric shop set up kits for your patterns or a fabrics shop who want to showcase your fabrics in QuitlInk and offer kits with the patterns uploaded to the platform, please visit the following links to upgrade your account to the profiles needed for it:

PRIVATE ROOMS

Private Rooms in QuiltInk are exclusive pages created by designers to share patterns with a select group of QuiltInk users. These private rooms offer a more intimate and exclusive experience compared to community patterns. Here are the key features and functionalities of Private Rooms:

Not publicly visible: Private Rooms are not visible to the general QuiltInk user community. They are designed to remain hidden from public view. This ensures that only the members included in the private room will have knowledge of its existence. It provides a level of confidentiality for designers who may want to keep their work on a new pattern under wraps until it’s ready for public release.
User account requirement: To access a Private Room, users must have a QuiltInk account. This requirement ensures that only registered users can be included in a private room and gain access to its content.
Manual member selection: Unlike community patterns where users can join by entering a code, at the private rooms designers handpick QuiltInk users from a provided list and create a specific group of members for the private room.

Private Rooms are designed for specific purposes such as pattern testing, collaboration with fabric shops creating kits, or exclusive access for the designer themselves. They offer a space where a small, designated group of people can come together to work on and interact with the pattern. This exclusivity fosters a sense of collaboration, feedback, and community within the private room. and allow a high level of privacy for the patterns that will not be made public for some time.

To access a Private Room, users with an account who have been included in one or multiple private rooms will see a button on their Profile page, “Private Rooms”. This button will provide access to all the private rooms they have been included in, allowing them to easily navigate and participate in the private rooms.

In the Private Rooms page of QuiltInk, users will find the following sections:

Top Section: At the top, you will see all the patterns with a Private Room you have access to. By clicking over one of the patterns, you will access the Private Room of this pattern.
Central Bar: In the central bar, you will see, at the left, the number of mock-ups that have been published by the quilters who have access to this private room, and at the right, a “Create new mock-up +” button, which allows you to start coloring this pattern and create your own mock-ups.
Wall Section: Below the central bar, you will find a section where all the mock-ups shared in the Private Room by you and other users are displayed. These mock-ups showcase different color schemes and interpretations of the pattern. You can browse through these mock-ups to gather inspiration or appreciate the creativity of other quilters.

So, to use the private room, you just need to:

Access to your private rooms section.
Select the pattern you want to color. Remember you can have access to several patterns with private rooms.
Click the “Create new mock-up +” button to open the coloring page and start coloring your versions.
Save your version as a draft or a finished one and share it to the private room Wall, so the designer and other members can see and enjoy each other’s versions.

Mock-ups saved and shared in a private room will not be visible at the public QuiltInk Wall, while the pattern is not made public by the designer.

They will be visible at the personal profile page of the user with blue badge with the label “Private Room”.

In the case of mock-ups from a Private Room, they can display either one “eye” icon or two, depending on whether the pattern is activated for the public or not. When the pattern is inactive, only a blue eye icon will appear. This icon allows you to share or hide the mock-up within the private room’s Wall. If the designer activates the pattern, a second green “eye” icon will appear, allowing you to share the mock-up in the public Wall. So, remember that when the designer activates the pattern to make it visible as a public pattern on the main QuiltInk page, you need to click the green “eye” icon to ensure your mock-up appears in the public Wall.

This same concept applies to the “cloud” icon that is displayed in drafts on users’ profile pages. Clicking the “cloud” icon for a draft allows you to save it as a finished mock-up and publish it to the relevant Wall.

These mock-ups can also be published/unpublished, duplicated, removed and save other mock-ups in the private room, like you can do with all the mock-ups in QuiltInk depending on the privacity level. For more detailed information on managing mock-ups, you can refer to the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial.

Patterns with the option of Private Rooms are also uploaded by pattern designers, similar to other types of patterns described above. If you are interested in obtaining a Designer profile in QuiltInk and being able to upload your patterns as well as set up private patterns, please visit the following link:

PRIVATE PATTERNS

Private Patterns are a unique feature in QuiltInk that caters to the demand of quilters and fabric shops who want to upload and color patterns not originally uploaded by designers. Here are the key features of Private Patterns:

Uploaded by quilters and fabric shops: Private Patterns are uploaded to QuiltInk by quilters or fabric shops who want to color a pattern that was not uploaded by a designer. This provides the opportunity for users to explore a wider range of patterns beyond those offered by designers.
Not publicly visible: Due to copyright considerations, Private Patterns are not made public on QuiltInk. They are intended for private and personal use only. As a result, these patterns cannot be shared in any public or semi-public QuiltInk Wall, nor can users invite others to color them. They remain exclusive to the individuals or fabric shops that uploaded them.
Export available: While Private Patterns are not publicly visible within QuiltInk, users have the option to export the mock-ups they create from these patterns. This allows users to share their colored images on social media platforms or in other private settings. It’s similar to coloring in a private software and sharing an image of the finished design.

To upload Private Patterns to QuiltInk, users and fabric shops must have an account and subscribe to one of the QuiltInk plans that include private pattern functionality. After subscribing, users or fabric shops will have access to the “Private Patterns” button on their Profile page. This button serves as a centralized hub for managing all aspects related to private patterns, including submitting new patterns, coloring them, and displaying and managing mock-ups.

In the private patterns page, users will find all their private patterns listed at the top section. Click over the pattern you would like to color and a new page will open with the following sections:

Top Bar: The top bar contains the following icons:
- “+” icon: Allows users to upload new patterns.
- “i” icon: Provides information about the number of patterns that can be uploaded, the number of patterns already uploaded, and other relevant details.
- “x” icon: Enables users to close the Private Patterns page.
Top Section: At the top, users will see a list of all the private patterns they have uploaded to QuiltInk. Each pattern is accompanied by various icons that allow users to manage it, such as editing the name or disabling it (if it has been in QuiltInk for over a year).
Central Bar: In the central bar, you will see, at the left, the number of mock-ups that the user has created for this pattern, and at the right, a “Create new mock-up +” button, which allows you to start coloring this pattern and create new mock-ups.
Wall Section: Below the central bar, there is a section that displays all the mock-ups created for the pattern. In the private patterns mode, there is no distinction between drafts and finished mock-ups. Users have the ability to edit and export all the mock-ups they create, but they are not shared publicly.

Mock-ups created with a private pattern can not be saved as draft. The finished mock-ups are always editable in the private patter page.

They will not be visible at any public QuiltInk Wall, only in the exclusive private Wall at the pattern page, and only you will be able to see it.

They will be displayed at your personal profile page with a cian badge with the label “Private”.

From the profile page they can not be duplicated, only in the private pattern page.

For more detailed information on managing mock-ups, you can refer to the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial.

Supporters and fabric shops with a subscription plan that includes private patterns will have access to an extended tutorial specifically designed to guide them in managing private patterns. If you wish to upload your own private patterns, you can visit the provided link to access the supporter or fabric shop subscription process.

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

Color a pattern

The first step to color a pattern in QuiltInk is to choose the pattern you want to color.

Pattern coloring pages are accessible from various locations in QuiltInk, depending on the type of pattern you wish to color:

Public patterns: Coloring pages for public patterns can be accessed from:
- Patterns tab: You can access coloring pages for public patterns from the main Patterns page in QuiltInk. This page is represented by a palette icon located at the bottom bar of the platform.
- Designer profile page: Within the Patterns tab of a designer’s profile page, you can view and access coloring pages for all patterns associated with that designer and access to color them.
- Mockup Wall Pop-up: Clicking on the palette icon within the pop-up that appears when you click on any mockup in the Wall will grant you access to color the pattern using the color layouts set up by the designer.
Community patterns: Coloring pages for community patterns, which require a code to unlock, can be accessed from:
- Patterns tab: You can access coloring pages for community patterns from the main Patterns page in QuiltInk. Community patterns are identified by a pink circle with a padlock icon on the main Patterns page.
- Designer profile page: Within the Patterns tab of a designer’s profile page, you can view and access coloring pages for all patterns associated with that designer and access to color them.
Private patterns: Private patterns within Fabric Shops and for Supporter users can only be accessed from the ‘Private Patterns’ button located on the respective user profile pages.
Private Rooms: Patterns associated with a private room in which you are a member can also be accessed using the ‘Private Patterns’ button on your profile page. If the pattern is public or community, you can use the same method described above.
Kits: Patterns with kits can be colored in two modes: the General mode, which features all fabrics and colors available in QuiltInk, and the Kit mode, which allows coloring exclusively with fabrics from a specific Fabric Shop. To access the Kit mode:
- Pattern tab: If a pattern has Kits created by Fabric Shops, a yellow circle will appear on the pattern’s main page. Clicking on this circle will display a list of Fabric Shops that have created Kits for this pattern. Simply click on the desired Fabric Shop to access their profile page and see the fabrics they have available and to access the coloring pages of the pattern.
- Fabric Shops profile page: In the Kits tab of a Fabric Shop’s profile page, you can view and access coloring pages for all the kits set up by that specific Fabric Shop. These kits utilize only the fabrics available from that particular shop.

Once you have selected a pattern, click on it and a new window will appear, displaying the exclusive page for that pattern. This pattern page has 3 main sections:

Top Section: This section contains the cover image of the pattern, along with title and other information about the pattern users are about to color.
Central Bar: In the central bar, you will see, at the left, the number of mock-ups that have been published by the quilters who have access to this pattern, and at the right, a “Create a new mockup +” button, which allows users to start coloring this pattern and create their own mock-up.
Wall Section: Below the central bar, users will find a section where all the mock-ups of this pattern shared by you and other users are displayed.

To start coloring the pattern click over the “Create a new mockup +” button and a new page with the color layouts the designer has prepared as the basis for coloring this pattern will open.

These color layouts may be sorted by sizes and can include variations such as different pieces layouts of the pattern, pattern color versions, or inspiring color layouts to help you get started with coloring this pattern.

Clicking on your preferred color layout will open a new window with the coloring page for the selected pattern. This is where you can customize the pattern with your preferred color/fabrics combinations. Make sure to explore all the features on this page, as they will enhance your QuiltInk coloring experience.

To start coloring your pattern, first select the palette you wish to use. The palette icon can be found in the bottom right menu, as highlighted below.

QuiltInk offers different types of palettes for coloring:

Solid colors: These palettes consist of actual solid swatches from various fabric collections by different fabric companies. The QuiltInk team regularly updates these palettes with new fabrics over time. Adding these palettes to QuiltInk is free for fabric companies, and new palettes can be introduced based on user or fabric company requests.
Fabric Shop: This option enables you to color using printed fabrics that have been uploaded to QuiltInk by various fabric shops. The palettes are organized by the names of these fabric shops, and each shop determines how to display and sort their fabrics. These palettes are accessible to all QuiltInk users without any charge.
Custom Palettes: Users have the capability to create their own palettes, which can include swatches of printed fabrics, solid colors from QuiltInk palettes, and colors chosen by the user using a color wheel. For detailed instructions on creating custom palettes, please refer to the “Custom Palettes & Printed Fabrics” tutorial.

Once you have selected the palette you want to use, you can start coloring your pattern. The coloring process consists of the following steps:

Click over the color/fabric you want to color. Colors/Fabrics are displayed in circles below. Notice the name of the color, and the name of the brand, chosen will be displayed at the bottom left, and the color selected will be rounded with a black stroke.
Choose the piece or pieces (if they are merged) you want to color with this selected color/fabric and click over them.
Repeat all the process until you have your desired color version.

To color a pattern in QuiltInk, you have the flexibility to mix colors and fabrics from different palettes. This allows you to expand your creativity and explore a wider range of possibilities for your design. Don’t be afraid to explore and mix colors and fabrics from different palettes in QuiltInk. Embrace the freedom to combine elements and let your creativity shine through in your coloring process.

Please check below the other features QuiltInk is offering to help you fully enjoy your coloring experience.

While you are coloring, there are two features in QuiltInk that can greatly assist you:

Dropper: By clicking on the “Dropper” icon, a list of colors that are present in the design or the colors you have already used will be displayed. This option is particularly useful if you need to use the same color/fabric multiple times. Instead of scrolling through all the colors again, you can simply click on the desired color in the list, and it will be selected in the main window for you to use again.
Searcher: Clicking on the “Magnifying glass” icon allows you to access the color search feature in QuiltInk. This feature enables you to search for any color you want to use within QuiltInk’s palettes, including Solids, Fabric Shops, and your own Custom Palettes. It makes it easier for you to find specific colors without manually scrolling through all the available options.

Choosing a palette

Selecting colours from the given design

Selecting a colour by its reference

On the left side menu, highlighted below, you will find the following options:

Undo: This icon allows you to undo a previous action. If you made a mistake or want to revert to a previous state, you can click the Undo icon. Clicking it multiple times will undo multiple actions.
Randomize: By clicking this icon, the entire design will be colored with random colors from the selected palette. This feature is useful for several purposes, such as experimenting with different color combinations, color with fabrics you have at home, or with a shadow scaled group of colors. Combining this feature with custom palettes expands your creative possibilities.
Merge: This option merges pieces with the same color together. When pieces are merged, changing the color of one piece will simultaneously change the color of all the pieces in that group. Designers often present patterns with merged pieces as indicated in the pattern instructions. This feature simplifies the coloring process and allows for quick color adjustments.
Unmerge: Clicking this icon will unmerge all the pieces, allowing you to color each piece individually. Unmerging is useful if you want to customize the original color distribution of the design.

Please note that the merge/unmerge actions are only available if the designer hasn’t blocked the color merging feature in this pattern.

QuiltInk also provides three additional tools that can be accessed by clicking on the “…” icon, which will open a pop-up window displaying these extra features:

Show or hide the outlines: This option allows you to toggle the visibility of the outlines of each piece in the design. By hiding the outlines, you can create a cleaner look for your design, focusing solely on the filled colors without the distraction of visible outlines.
Clear all colors: Selecting this option will reset all the colors in the design, effectively clearing the color references and providing you with a blank canvas. This feature is particularly useful if you want to start coloring the pattern from scratch or if you want to experiment with different color combinations without any existing colors influencing your choices. Clearing all colors gives you a fresh start and the freedom to explore new possibilities.
Revert to original: Choosing this option will revert the coloring of the pattern back to its original state as set up by the designer. If you have made extensive changes or want to return to the original color layout for reference, this feature allows you to easily restore the pattern to its initial coloring.

Once you have finished coloring your pattern in QuiltInk, you have the option to save your design or export it in different formats. Here are the available options

Save: QuiltInk provides a “Save” feature that allows you to save your design within the platform. This enables you to revisit and edit your design at a later time. Saving your design ensures that your progress is preserved and can be accessed whenever you want to continue working on it.
The saving option allows you to save the mockup as a draft to keep coloring it later or save the mockup as a finished one and publish it in Wall.
Explore the “Manage your mock-ups” tutorial to learn more about your saved mockups, how you can make them as drafts or finished, publish in the QuiltInk Wall, duplicate them and save other user’s mock-ups as our Favorites.

Export: If you want to share or use your design outside of QuiltInk, you can choose the “Export” option. This allows you to save your design as an image file (PNG) or as a PDF file. You can also export the image with the list of colors used. The exporting option can be very useful to use it while you are sewing the pattern or sharing on social media. At the “Export your mock-ups” tutorial you will be able to learn the possibilities you have when exporting your mock-ups created in QuiltInk.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask. You can contact us at info@quiltink.com or chat with us on Instagram, @quilt_ink .

Enjoy creating and sharing your unique mock-ups with QuiltInk!

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.

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.

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:

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.

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:

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 custom 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.

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.

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!

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:

Top Bar
Profile Info
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.

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!