Patterns

[24 hours? NE!]

I'm with the majority - I copy the patterns (that I like and want to use) and store the patterns with the magazine. I would love to have electronic versions of the patterns, but I have absolutely no time to do it myself. I would pay extra to be able to get the patterns on CD (pdf files?). Would that be an option?

[greatdane2]

Cathy, to get around the black lines when scanning I use a large piece of cardboard that overlaps the side of the scanner and put weight on top of that. Even when scanning from a book this way does help.
Bob, I want the patterns sheet left the way it is. But is it possible for subscibers to buy the patterns on CD. LOL 24 hours beat me to it.

Alan.

[Haggard3230]

With the majority, copy and print. For some that I really like, I scan and save as a pdf file.
Merle

[f250]

Gosh Bob, this question of yours seems to be a waste of time since you didn't get any feedback

Hey, just ask us, you know we are full of opinions.

Tom

[Doc249HMCS]

I scan and store the originals.

[Mike Crosa]

I also scan the patterns I plan on making and store on my computer in pdf format. When I want to resize the pattern I use Rapid Resizer. I then return the patterns to the magazine. I just place it in between the pages. I do not try to re staple. Don't have the patience or inclination for that.

[CanadianScroller]

I scan most patterns, but honestly I would prefer them just in the magazine and not as a pull out.
There are several reasons for this.
First most photocopiers and scanners home users have are limited in size, yes I know there are larger ones available in Kinkos etc. but for home use the sizes are usually smaller.
Second once I pull the patterns out I often have a hard time keeping them organized. I have made some magazine fobs to hold things back in place but I am lazy and often misplace the patterns.
Third my printer will print up to 11x14, so that is a limitation.
Fourth the color separation is happening on the rest of the page.......nuff said

[jowshu98]

Well it's been a while since I've been on the board, but this was a question I raised a couple of months ago and seems pertinent to this discussion. It seems most of us are scanning and saving the patterns electronically (pdf's etc.) and spending a lot of time to do so. I asked and never really got a reply if it was possible to provide the patterns for download in a members only area (could be managed by subscription number similar to Windows install authentication to prevent unauthorized downloads) or on a cd (more costly). I think something like this would be a win win for all involved, less printing costs on one side and happier subscribers on the other with a lot more time on their hands to scroll instead of scanning and filing patterns. I know some have said providing the patterns via pdf could be a problem for the publisher as someone could allow others access to the files, I guess that may be true but don't we have that situation now if everyone is scanning them into an electronic file?

jowshu

[Tor]

Well, I perhaps oughtn't chime in here, but one thing that I noted on red ink, which is probably infeasible, but I will throw it out here anyway. Since the red is simply a mix of inks, it should be possible to create the correct mix in one tank, and continue with single colour printing. Inkscape, which will allow colour selection in both RGB and CMYK, tells me that 255.0.0 RGB equates to 0.100.100.0 CMYK. It seems that in theory an ink that was an equal mix of magenta and yellow should therefore produce a nice red line. Of course printer manufacturers would probably complain about unauthorized inks, and try to void the warranty, thereby making this more unlikely for the red lovers here.

Now, since I am posting, I will say that I handle all of my patterns on paper because I don't have a large enough printer to print them, and no one I have found is willing to print wide format (up to 18" wide) on translucent vellum. For my patterns black would be preferable, although for future patterns full colour would be almost essential for some of the patterns I am working on. Without that, a good picture would be indispensable.

Tor