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Just wanted to let you know that I'm off and running with my Xara X. I've actually READ the first three pages of The Xealot http://www.xaraxone.com/webxealot/xealot16/index.htm
Today I messed around with beveling words and shadows and color and I want to show off my first work ever done with graphic software. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
Please be gentle, I'm a virgin at this.
Just wanted to let you know that I'm off and running with my Xara X. I've actually READ the first three pages of The Xealot http://www.xaraxone.com/webxealot/xealot16/index.htm
Today I messed around with beveling words and shadows and color and I want to show off my first work ever done with graphic software. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
Please be gentle, I'm a virgin at this.
Hi Scout,
I like the patchwork pattern you've made. I used your .xar file to apply a clipview to the objects you made and adjusted the size in pixel units to make a file that will load quickly.
Attached is Scout's image.
Soquili
Scout - it looks great. I can imagine that Xara could be a great way to try out quilting ideas before committing the needle & thread. With a scanner or digital camera, the fills could even be the real fabrics you intend to use! Perhaps Xara brushes could be developed to simulate the stitching patterns... (Carefull - you could become a virtual quilt maker! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] )
Regards, Ross
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Great start! you're on your way!
Isn't it exciting to start to make things happen.
Soquili, thanks for posting the image, for some reason, when I click attahments, nothing comes up on my computer, and I really wanted to see Scout's first masterpiece.
... quilt design challenge could be interesting...
Looking good, Scout! It gets easier and quicker with each project.
Super start!
Risto
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Good idea! A challenge! A Quilt!
Tim - you have to save the file to your computer and then open it with Xara. (If you're using a Windows pc and IE and want to download the file - right click on the file and choose the "save target as..." option. Sometimes you'll have to reinstate the .xar extension before Xara will open it).
Regards, Ross
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Once again, thanks a million, I lost out on Steve's oval challenge and Risto's Christmas challenge because I didn't know and didn't want to look too stupid by asking.
I'll have to try that technique next time. I like being to see it inline without having to open anything.
I haven't yet figured out how to select a specific group and then totally delete everything else.
I bet that's the next lesson in Zealot. LOL
Blessings and Peace.
... I'll start quilting...
If someone beats me to the first post - probably better to place it in the Xara Gallery forum.
Risto
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Actually, there are a couple of software packages that are great for designing quilts: Electric Quilt and Quilt Pro.
What I'm planning to do is create signs using Xara X to design the graphics and then affix them to blank vinyl car tags. Laminate it then attach a ribbon to hang it with and Voila' -- signs to be sold to quilters. TaDa!
I've already used the dash line feature as a stitching/sewing line on one design, its not too bad.
I am an enthusiastic fabric artist (re: quilt maker). I enjoy the tactial portion of quilt making too much to be a total virtual quilter :-}
But there's nothing wrong with making signs about it! LOL
Blessings and Peace.
... have a look at my Quilt design titled "Disco Vortex" in the Xara Gallery forum. Let me know if it is stitchable! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
Sounds like a clever business idea, Scout. I think you will find Xara X to be a great tool in your sign making.
Risto
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The best way to learn sometimes is to jump right in and play with things. You can't break anything. Then after it starts making a little sense, and you begin to see what the buttons and icons do, then try some of the tutorials and read a chapter or two in the WebXealots.
The Workbook tutorials are shorter and easier as well.
Great to have you here.
Gary
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Believe me this program has tools and techniques that you won't even realize untill one day you do it and say "Wow, that looks great, how the heck did I do that? http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
As you can see, I am no longer a newbie at this program but I am still learning (Salon logo in the XaraGallery) all done but took a while to get it right!!
Have fun and if you have questions then don't hesitate, lots of folks ready to help!!
Richard http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
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