by spendlove Moderator 07 Oct 2012

Since I began digitising, it has given me a huge buzz when people have used my designs - especially when they have posted pictures in Projects. As my designs are a kind of engineering with fabric and thread, it has worried me that the instructions are more complex than the design and I know some people have trouble following them.

Being at home alone today while Mike is at a craft fair, I have had time (and peace) to experiment a bit.
I would be grateful for any constructive comments.

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by caroldann edited 07 Oct 2012

It's the pictures that work for me Sue. I can read something upteen million times, but when the pictures are there, it just seems the light bulb comes on a little faster. You do an excellent job in your "how to" and I appreciate all you do. Hugs..Car

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caroldann by caroldann 07 Oct 2012

Well, I tried to use the edit cause I can't even spell my name tonight. It shows I edited but it didn't change anything. Oh well. Hugs..Carol

spendlove by spendlove 08 Oct 2012

Thanks. Did you click on "Save changes" - I've used it a lot lately. (My light bulb is a bit dim at times!)

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by rsehorse 07 Oct 2012

I think you do a fantastic job. I have never had any problems with any of your designs other than some of them being too large for my machine. It was you who in a sence taught me how to do the zippers ITH. I love your creative designs. Keep up the GREAT work. Hugs, Susan

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spendlove by spendlove 08 Oct 2012

Thanks - I'm working on some smaller stockings but they are still in my head!

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by almag 07 Oct 2012

Since I'm an impatient skim reader I often miss out on important details. This has never happened with any of your instructions. I truly appreciate the photos and the time and effort you put in to presenting them to us. I could go ahead and complete one of your projects without any trouble at all although the zip stitching had me very wary for a while.
While one person might 'catch on' to a detail without a problem, the next person might need just that extra point illustrated. You do a great job and please don't change.
I guess this isn't all that 'constructive' but to me yours is a perfect presentation of the work in progress.
With grateful thanks .....
AlmaG.

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spendlove by spendlove 08 Oct 2012

Thanks very much indeed.

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by shilly 07 Oct 2012

Pictures are sooo helpful,tu; the instructions are so detailled almost impossible to not get it right...sometimes I think we just want to go too fast,lol.

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spendlove by spendlove 07 Oct 2012

Thanks - That is what I was trying to achieve!

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by dino 07 Oct 2012

I have stitched almost all of the designs you have so generous shared with us and they turned out great. Everyone loves all the projects you have digitized. Thank you so very much for all your hard work. I am so grateful that you are here.

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spendlove by spendlove 07 Oct 2012

Thanks - glad you have been able to use the designs.

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by momhome 07 Oct 2012

Thank you for all your beautiful designs and instructions. If for some reason we can't follow your instructions then we can just ask. You do a great job. Also thank you for your commitment on the sidelines with all you do for the Cuties (such as the secret sisters etc).

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spendlove by spendlove 07 Oct 2012

Thank you.

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by pcteddyb 07 Oct 2012

I know it is very hard to write instructions! I have never had an issue following yours - and the ones you did for the stockings with the pictures are just super!

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spendlove by spendlove 07 Oct 2012

Thanks.

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