I saw last week that I was nominated by someone for a Golden Quilter Award and I just wanted to say THANK YOU very much. I am so honored. If you want to vote for me you can click on the button on the left side of the blog to do that.
Also…I am doing a little polling here. I have been hearing about Pattern Spot for a while now and am seriously considering signing up for it. It’s an online source for electronic sewing patterns. It seems that I have been spending a lot of time lately printing and packaging patterns. Personally I would rather have the time for sewing and designing.
What do you guys think? Would you be interested in downloadable patterns? Have any of you ever tried Pattern Spot?
Leave a comment, I really want to know. Thanks
I love downloadable patterns. I don't mind at all printing from my wee printer. And I save a bit on shipping costs to Canada. If it works for the seller, I imagine it saves quite a bit in overhead as well.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | 03/21/2012 at 06:47 AM
Great idea about downloadable patterns. I love them, and as Miss Impatient, once I decide I want to make something, I want to start it NOW. As I live in the UK, it does save on expensive shipping costs too. And I definitely would like you to have more time to produce more gorgeous patterns.
Posted by: L Woolf | 03/21/2012 at 07:19 AM
So far, i have enjoyed having downloadable patterns. I need to get my color printer working tho... Not a hard task. Haven't experienced getting downloadables from the resource you mention, so can't give specific feed back on them. Btw, congrats on your nomination! Well deserved! B
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 03/21/2012 at 07:34 AM
I prefer downloadable patterns! I half of my time in Canada and the mail system is up there is archaic! Takes forever!! I appreciate that you asked!
Posted by: kaholly | 03/21/2012 at 08:01 AM
I love downloadable patterns because most of the I want it now. I have downloaded patterns from pattern spot before.
Posted by: Linda | 03/21/2012 at 08:07 AM
I love getting downloadable patterns. I don't have to pay shipping and don't have to wait by my mailbox for the pattern. Instant gratification is always good.
Posted by: kathleen | 03/21/2012 at 09:10 AM
I agree with what others have said: no shipping, you can start straight away and I will add space saving to that. I am getting rid of lots of old patterns because I am down-sizing when I move in a couple of months time so will only have half the space I have now and patterns take up space!
Posted by: Marianne | 03/21/2012 at 10:05 AM
I, too, love the downloadable aspect of "Pattern Spot". I live in a rural area of Utah and it takes sometimes 10 to 17 days for a pattern to reach me via "snail mail". I can start immediately, even if it's just making a shopping list of what I need for the project. I love that there is no shipping, also. I expect that I'm getting spoiled, but after having been a quilter for >45 years, I guess I've earned a LITTLE spoiling. (LOL!) All the patterns so far have been very clear and easy to follow. I really like it.
Posted by: Myra Ungerman | 03/21/2012 at 12:26 PM
love downloadables. and anything that would give you more time to create and blog would be worth it. yours is the only blog I follow.
Posted by: Gail | 03/21/2012 at 12:27 PM
Downloadable patterns are a great idea! I LOVE them - instant gratification!
Posted by: Julie Love | 03/21/2012 at 12:48 PM
Haven't heard of Pattern Spot before, but I love downloaded patterns. I don't like waiting.
Posted by: LeAnne L | 03/21/2012 at 01:40 PM
I don't know any thing about Pattern Spot but I love to download patterns off the internet. Saves time, money, and I can go right to my stash and pull fabrics. It was great to be able to get Miss Kyra that way.
Posted by: Lline | 03/21/2012 at 03:16 PM
I haven't heard of Pattern Spot, but I definitely prefer epatterns over paying for shipping & handling. I love the immediacy of seeing something I want to make and getting right down to it.
Posted by: Christy B. | 03/21/2012 at 03:32 PM
Pattern Mart certainly has a lot patterns. It looks like a great place to shop.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 03/21/2012 at 03:41 PM
I love downloadables, seeing I live in Australia I don't have to wait for the postie to come. I've never heard of pattern spot until now but I'm going exploring to find out more. cheers.
Posted by: Susan Mills | 03/22/2012 at 04:02 AM
I have purchased several downloadable patterns, and yes!!! it's the way of the future. Avoids the shipping costs and the wait. DO IT!
thanks!
Posted by: Denise | 03/24/2012 at 07:15 AM
I'm taking the other point of view here. Shipping is offset by paper and ink cost of printing, and not nearly as professional. I like 'real' patterns.
I have seen patterns where you can get them either way. If you go downloadable, please keep the other option open for us too.
Thanks.
Posted by: Pat from FL and MI | 04/03/2012 at 06:14 AM
I will certainly do both...thanks
Posted by: erinrussek | 04/03/2012 at 07:46 AM