Looking for some feedback

I am having one of THOSE kinds of days here. This is not the blog post I had intended to write. I had intended to write one about my idea for quilting large pattern fabrics BUT I picked a fabric with a black background. These do NOT photograph well and it was a total pain to try and show what I was attempting…..SO, I’m looking for a little feedback on something else.

I use Photoshop Elements (poorman’s Photoshop is what I call it) to design quilts ALL the time. I was thinking with all the wonderful talent I see out there on the Yahoo and FLCKR groups, you guys might like to learn a few of my tricks on doing this. Here is a quick overview of my latest project.

Here I have my little quilt Miss Belle.

I thought it might be fun to see if I could use this funky border technique in a larger quilt. So I removed the color (my new project is bright, but you could have guessed that) so it wouldn't be distracting.

And I substituted a new block (see this week’s Design Wall post)

And then I started messing with layouts. All without taking one single stitch, mind you.

So, here the part where I ask for feedback, would you guys be interested in learning to do these sorts of manipulations in Photoshop Elements? I also have a bunch of other tricks I use for designing as well.

AND, which setting do you like best: on point? Straight? Please let me know…THANKS

Comments

[donna j]

Both settings are lovely. but the on-point one is extra special. Looks more exotic.
And yes, I would love to learn some of your tricks to designing. I have just started to use my cell phone to view different settings for my quilt blocks, too. works great.

[Karen]

Both settings are great. I like the straight setting. It is great that you are willing to share your tips for designing! I always learn something wonderful from you. Thanks!

[Wanda]

I like the straight setting better. A manipulation tutorial would be great.

[mcm]

A big yes to blogging your design tips. The straight design is the most pleasing to my eyes.

[Genny]

I would really appreciate designing tips with Elements. I also like the on point setting better. :)
Thanks!

[Christy B.]

Yes, please, Erin. I would love to learn how to do this with Elements. I like the on point setting the most. It looks intricate and beautiful!

[Teresa in Music City]

I am super interested in learning about how you design! I am doing a little design, just getting my big toe wet so to speak, but loving it and running up against my lack of knowledge. I like the on-point design best!

[Karen Martin]

Yes, any help in that area would be wonderful..like it on point, much more rich. Thanks for the help in these areas.

[Thelma]

YES, YES, YES, any help you can give me with Photoshop Elements would be greatly appreciated!! Also, on point, it's not even close in my book.

[Jane]

I would really appreciate designing tips with Elements. I also like the on point setting better.
Thanks!

[Penny]

I would LOVE to see how you use Elements to design. I have learned so very much from your blog and youtube videos! Both straight and on point are fabulous.

[Jill]

Yes, i would love to learn about Elements! I love the on point layout.

[Melanie]

LOVE IT! I'm a fan of the straight layout!
Would you mind doing a tutorial on how you do the "funky borders"? I would love to learn!
Thank you,
Melanie

[Eden]

I like the on point one the best... Even has a little room on the edges to add some appliqué! Imagine that!

[Julie Cefalu]

I like the on point version also, but they are both so pretty that you can't go wrong either way. I would love to learn more about Photoshop Elements. I use it for some basic photo editing, but if I could fit quilting into that bag of tricks, all the better!

[Becky in KCMO]

I have both DH and DD trying to teach me Photoshop - your tips might actually make sense. I am partial to the on-point setting, it makes it seem so much more complicated. But. . . if you want traditional, the straight set does that. I waver back and forth between traditional and less traditional, probably will never go completely modern.

[Kerstin]

I love both settings. They look so different. A tutorial would be great. I seldom have time to figure these things out myself.

[Barbara]

I had no idea I could use Photoshop to design. Would love to learn how to use it this way. I like both settings but I really like the on-point. Really appreciate your willingness to teach us some design tricks, would love to learn

[kathleen]

Absolutely! As I was reading I was thinking, Boy I wish I could use that for designing. You are so generous to share your ideas with us!!

[Alice Bertaina]

I love the on point setting! And yes, teach us how to do this !

[Diane]

Would love more elements tutorials!

[Ellen]

I like the on point and would love the tips.

[Peggi]

I like the straight setting best; I always have a problem figuring out what to do with all that empty space in the setting triangles.

I have both EQ7 and Photoshop CS, so I wouldn't utilize any technical tips for PE, but I'll certainly pay attention to design tips!

[Peggy in KY]

I would like the tutorial. Any and all help is appreciated.

[Lee Ann]

Love the one set on point. Yes, more information would be wonderful. Do you make a block, then take a picture of it to work with?