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[4scout]

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.

[RTK]

... 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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[gwpriester]

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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The Xara Xone

[RAMWolff44]

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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