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  1. Another good post, thankyou for the time you have spent this month. I like to have more photos of the steps. All good information. Look forward to seeing what you have to say each day.

  2. Great post Joy. You have covered so much so well. I do the same….with applique I explain the method I am using but like you…..use your preferred method. The same with quilting. Great job Joy xxx

  3. I write a few patterns for my work at the quilt shop. It’s something I enjoy. I think I have finally deloped my own style of writing and have been told that my instructions are very clear. Would lve to include more pictures and illustrations than I do but have to compromise on this aspect at times (boss, photocopying, etc). I do spend a LOT of time just getting it right though!!

    1. It does take a lot of time to get it right… just the wording and re-reading.. and yes, the photos are hard when it comes to photocopying. It’s great that you have the opportunity to write them up at the shop though… one day you could do the same with your own designs!! xx

  4. Reading this post was like seeing my own thoughts in print! I have downloadable patterns on the go…. I have made prototypes. I have nice pictures of the finished articles. I have even got lovely professional templates for my appliqué pieces. But no instructions.
    Also, maybe someone here could help me out with a question…. One of my big fears is the difference in default printing sizes around the world. What happens when an American tries to print my A4 pdf appliqué templates on a printer defaulting to letter paper? Does it resize (bad) or lose information at the edges (just as bad, since I often have appliqué pieces bigger than a single sheet)? Do I need to sell both types of pdf for download? What do others do? Thanks!

    1. Well, we have a lot in common Dione! I will ask Alice if she has trouble with our A4 patterns when she is printing… and let you know xx

  5. I prefer patterns that list the skill level required to complete the project (eg: beginner, intermediate, advanced) followed by a brief description of the techniques used.

    1. I think it’s a good idea to make it clear on the outside of the pattern or in the description what skill level is needed… and if it is for a beginner, then I would definitely write more detailed instructions… xx

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