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New Pattern: Ethereal

Title: Ethereal

Designer: Sew Joyful Studio

Technique: Traditional piecing and curve piecing

Sizes: 3

The Ethereal #quiltpattern is the new pattern by Rachel from Sew Joyful Studio that will be released on August 4th. It’s ready in QuitlInk for you to start planning your unique version. Don’t miss it and share all your #mockups with us, we can’t wait to see them all!

The #etherealquilt was inspired by the beauty in a kaleidoscope or stained glass, allowing for playfulness with different color combinations, bursts of color and light! Ethereal is a block based quilt pattern and includes 3 standard sizes: Baby (48″x48″), Large Throw (72″x72″), Bed (72″x96″). Traditional construction techniques such as half square triangles are used, while also giving you the chance to try out sewing with curves!

New Pattern: Lone Star

Title: Lone Star

Designer: Plains and Pine

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 4

The Lone Star Quilt pattern is the new Quilt Workshop by Lindlee from Plains and Pine coming at the end of August 2023. If you are looking for a fall project with the assistance of the designer of the pattern you can’t miss it! You will find all the info at the Lindlee website and you can now plan your version with QuiltInk!

This Lone Star quilt pattern is an Intermediate quilt pattern. The pattern requires cutting and sewing on a bias, matching diamond points, and sewing inset seams. The pattern comes with 3 sizes: Crib (58″x58″), Throw (72″x72″), and Bed (83″x90″ and it is written with 11 colors, but can be made with fewer colors if desired.

If you are not yet part of the QuiltInk community, register for free, you will be able to color, save and share with us your unique #mockups.

New Pattern: Medusa

Title: Medusa

Designer: The Plucky Stitch

Technique: Foudation Paper Piecing

Sizes: 1

Meet Medusa, the gorgeous #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltpatter by Carrie from The Plucky Stitch. If you like this technique and the high detailed designs this is your pattern!

The #medusaquilt is a representation of the infamous Greek Monster, Medusa. It is to make a wall hanging of 40″ x 50″. It has an advanced intermediate difficulty. The pattern is to make it in 16 colors but you can custom it as you wish!.

Visit Carrie’s website to know more about her job and get your copy of this amazing pattern. And if you are not yet part of our #quiltinkcommunity, register for free in our platform and start coloring. You will be able to save your #mockups and share them into our public Wall.

Install QuiltInk as an app

QuiltInk is a versatile web application that can be accessed on both mobile devices and computers.

To use QuiltInk, simply open your preferred web browser and visit the website at https://www.quiltink.com. Once you’re on the website, you can start using QuiltInk directly in your browser without the need for any additional installations or downloads. Whether you’re on a mobile device or a computer, QuiltInk offers a seamless and user-friendly experience for all quilting enthusiasts.

QuiltiInk is not available in any application stores (App Store, Google Play, …).

QuiltInk is a web application that offers the possibility of installing it as an app on mobile devices. This installation option provides several advantages:

Faster Access: By installing QuiltInk as an app, you can access it more quickly compared to opening a browser, entering the URL, and waiting for the website to load. With the app installed, you can simply tap its icon and start using it right away.
Seamless Login: If you have a QuiltInk account, installing it as an app eliminates the need to log in every time you want to access QuiltInk. Once you open the app, your account will already be logged in, saving you time and hassle. However, please note that this applies as long as you haven’t logged into your QuiltInk account on another device.

The procedure to install QuiltInk as an app may vary depending on the operating system of your device. Here are the general steps for installing QuiltInk as an app on different platforms:

IOS

For iOS (iPhone/iPad) Devices, the “Install as an app” button on the home page may not provide automatic installation. In that case, you can follow the steps below to add QuiltInk to your home screen manually:

Visit https://www.quiltink.com with Safari.
Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen (represented by a square with an arrow).
In the Share menu, scroll down and look for the option “Add to Home Screen”.
Tap on the option, and a preview of the app icon will appear.
Customize the name for the app if prompted, and then tap “Add” or “Done”.
QuiltInk will be added to your home screen as an app icon, and you can access it by tapping on the icon.

For Android Devices:

There are 2 ways to install QuitInk as an app in the android Devices:

1. “Install QuiltInk as an app” button in the QuiltInk home page:

Visit https://www.quiltink.com with Chrome browser.
In the Home page below the header you will see a button, “Install as an app”. Click “Ok” and it will be done!

2. If the previous way doesn’t work for you, follow the next steps:

Open the QuiltInk website (https://www.quiltink.com) in your browser.
Tap the browser menu (usually represented by three dots) and look for the option “Add to Home Screen” or “Install App”.
Tap on the option, and a prompt will appear asking you to confirm the installation.
Customize the name for the app if prompted, and then tap “Add” or “Install”.
QuiltInk will be added to your home screen as an app icon, and you can access it by tapping on the icon.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the info and statistics 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).

New Pattern: Night Bloom

Title: Night Bloom

Designer: Julia Wachs Desings

Technique: Foudation Paper Piecing

Sizes: 4

Meet the Night Bloom by Julia from Julia Wachs Designs, just released some days ago and ready in QuiltInk for you to plan your version!

The #nightbloomquilt has intense geometric lines that create bold and striking quilt design. It’s a #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltpattern for advanced beginner quilters. It comes in 4 sizes: Crib, Throw, Twin, and Bed, and 2 different colorways: 5 colors and 7 colors.

Check Julia’s website to know more about the pattern and her amazing projects. And remember to share your #quiltinkmockups with us! We can’t wait to see them all!

Mockupmonday #56

How is your summer going? We are having really high temperatures here in Spain, it’s hard to handle and not the best time to sew. So, here it is a new #Qink_mockupmonday so you can get inspired for your next projects and startcoloring it with QuitlInk!

We want to thank all our #quiltinkcommunity for the amazing contributions to our #quiltinkwall. And if you want to be part of it, you only need to register for free, color as much as you want and share your #mockups with us!

New Pattern: Astrea

Title: Astrea

Designer: A Piece of Quiet Quilts

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 3

It’s release day for the Astrea Quilt pattern by Meghan from A piece of Quiet Quilts. Discover all the color possibilities of this amazing pattern in QuiltInk! We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups!

The #astreaquilt is a modern pattern with a unique star design for confident beginner quilters. It comes in 3 sizes: Crib, Throw and Twin, and Includes detailed diagrams, step-by-step instructions.

Don’t miss Meghan`s wonderful quilt versions at her wbesite and support her!

New Pattern: Stay Awhile table runner

Title: Stay Awhile Table Runner

Designer: Heart Lake Quilts

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 1

The Stay Awhile table runner pattern is the second pattern by Kristin from Heart Lake Quilts uploaded to QuitlInk. It’s a great pattern to make over and over again to freshen up your seasonal table with a little bit of charm.

The #stayawhiletablerunner is a beginner pattern to make a #tablerunner of 14” x 66”. It is fat quarter friendly and full of color possibilities!

Remember to register to our plataform to be able to save and share your #mockups. We can’t wait to see them all!

New Pattern: Issue 11 MQM

Title: Issue 11

Designer: Modish Quilter Magazine

Technique: Traditional Piecing, Pieceing with curves, FPP

Its release day Issue 11 of Modish Quilter Magazine and all the patterns published there are now available for you to plan any of those projects.

4 patterns you can’t miss!

1. Color Code by @modisquilter. Its size is 54″ x 66″. Great way to show off a wide range of colors and a perfect gift for teachers and artists.

2. Prism Point by Sylcia Shaeffer from Flying Parrot Quilts @flyingparrotquilts. An easy FPP pattern. Its size is 45″ x 62.5″. Great use of negative space!

3. Magical Hour by Vickeidy Plybon of Sew Spicious @sewspicious.Its size is 62″ x 70″. It’s an easy pattern with curves for beginners and a great way to show off your favorite color palette.

4. Orchid Garden by Meghan Morris of A Piece of Quiet Quilts @apieceofquietquilts. 2 sizes, 48″ x 48″ and 72″ x 72″. A beautiful geometric floral design, great for an ombre of colors.

Visit Modish Quilter Magazine website to get your copy of this amazing new Issue full of invaluable info, patterns and tips! And remember to share your #quiltinkmockups with us!

Private Patterns

Due to the high number of requests we have received from users who wanted to upload patterns to QuiltInk that were not already available from the designers, we have introduced the option to upload private patterns to QuiltInk. With private patterns, you can upload the diagrams of those patterns and color them in a completely private mode.

It’s important to note that private patterns will never be made public, and you won’t be able to share the coloring pages with anyone. Private patterns in QuiltInk function similarly 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 “Basic Supporter” plan and now wish to upload private patterns, you can change your plan and start enjoying this feature in QuiltInk.

To change your plan, simply visit your profile page and click on the person icon in the top bar. From there, 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.
Private patterns do not allow for private rooms to share the pattern with other QuiltInk users.
Private patterns can not be activated for public coloring.
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. Instructions below.
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 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. 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 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 the coloring sheets from the PDF pattern you purchased from the designer of the pattern. If that pattern you want to upload is your own pattern, the 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. We 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).