UPDATE!! More information directly from Carol!!

1) If you are having problems with your pictures and the software that you are using to crop and fix them don't worry. If you want you can just send them to me in the original form and I will get them all nice and pretty.

2) By all means send close ups. If there is something special you would like to share with others that is great!!!! We can all learn from each other. Again this project is about sharing and inspiring each other.

3) Yes, you can make changes and edit things for the final version. Just make sure you indicate when you send in your final copy you let me know you would like to replace your story.

4) There will be a couple of copies to view at IQF in paper format. They will be just samples and not for purchase at this time. The cost will be minimal. The thought is very nicely appreciated but the paper so far is not that expensive and for these samples I will be using my home computer and printer. Now when we do the final version, it will be done professionally by a publisher and they will use there fancy equipment. That is why there will be a minimal cost to purchase a copy of the SOS Exchange book, only to cover expenses for materials and printing fees. There will be a Smilebox created with what has been submitted for the sample/prototype for non-attendees to IQF. It can been seen via The Quilt Show. I will send the Smilebox file to TQS and they will post in in the Newsletter and in the Daily Blog when it is ready to be shared. That will occur about Nov. 1st or shortly after when the TQS staff have time to post it on the site.

I hope that answers most of the questions. I have been getting lots of very wonderful stuff. If you are close, don't worry that you missed the deadline for the prototype. I won't be able to work on this until after Sept 6th so you can still send me what you have and it will be in the sample book. I am busy with getting Month-End stuff done at the clinic and this week is payroll. I love the independence of owning our own business but some times there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. LOL!!!!

Carol, Margo, Rosemary, and my across the country quilt sister Shirley
Thanks for all the information I know I can now get my quilt done and in the Book by January 1. What a way to start your retirement! More incentive to keep stitching

Michelle, I'll be sure that Carol sees this. She won't be able to answer until after work, but you have good questions!

I have a few questions for Carol/Margo:

1) I have taken pics with my digital SLR with it set at the best settings (Jpeg set at 10M best quality). After cropping and fixing the picture in PS Elements, I saved it as a Jpeg at the best setting Elements would let me. The picture is approx 2 MB...it's dimensions are 1843 x 1836 whatever that means. LOL I had hoped it would be much larger (in the 4-8MB range requested). But I don't know how to get it up there. Any ideas? Or will that size pic be okay?

2) Can we also submit closeups? Mine is not quilted, so it would just be a closeup of the piecing.

3) I will write up my info for the prototype. Can we change/edit that when it's time to submit the finished quilt pictures? I might want to add info about the quilting at that time...

3) How will these pictures be presented at Houston? On a laptop slideshow? Or printed out in a notebook type of format? I ask because if they will be printed out, there will be a cost involved for paper and ink and sheet protectors. I'd be happy contribute to help cover those costs. Perhaps if it will be printed, everyone who submits for the prototype can send $5 or $10 or whatever. Please let me know, and an address, and I'll get that to you, Carol.

Here's my picture so you can see how it looks, at least small on the screen:

Margo, Carol, and Rosemary, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the help you give us to make our special SoTTT book an EXTRAORDINARY quilting remembrance! This is so STINKIN' COOL I almost can't stand it!!!!

PosyP wrote:
Thanks, Rosemary. That was a really helpful video. Lois

Now it makes sense. Thanks.

Rosemary, thanks so much for posting that link! He shares EXCELLENT tips that we can understand and use for better quilt photos!

CAROL ROCKS!

Also for photographing your quilt here are some tips from a pro over at AQS

http://www.quiltviews.com/how-to-photograph-a-quilt-video?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Free_Pattern,_How_to_Photograph_Your_Quilt_&_More_08/30/2011_16:37:22

it was on today's newsletter

Good Morning Everyone,

Margo emailed me yesterday and mentioned there was a bit of confusion with what can be submitted for the prototype (sample copy) of the SOS SoTTT/Strips Exchange book. I know many of us have jobs, so if it would help to get them finished, you can have the Labor Day weekend to work on them. So if you can get them submitted to me by Sept 6th you can still be included for the prototype.

So, If you are very close to completion, yes send me your pictures and story for the prototype.

Here are a few examples to help clarify if you are almost done to be included in the prototype (sample) book, but will not have your project completed ...

1. If you can get your top completed but not quilted by Sept 6th that would be fine for the prototype.
2. If you can get your top completed but don't have time to put the borders on that would also be fine for the prototype.
3. If you can get your top quilted but do not have time to bind that would be fine for the prototype.

For the final version, it will need to be totally finished. Quilted, binded, lable on back, story and photographed by the Jan. 1 deadline.

And if you don't have time to get something done for the prototype, that is okay. If you get your project finished by the final deadline of Jan 1, you will be included in the final version. You just need to submit your completed project by Jan 1 to be included in the book/dvd.

I hope that helps clear up some of the confusion.

Thanks again Margo for watching the forum and letting me know. I don't visit the forum on a regular basis so I appreciate Margo helping me so much with this. She is a sweet heart!!!!

Have a great day eveyone!!!

Carol

coolmama21719 wrote:
YES!!! Read page one for all of Carol's guidelines! [url]forum/friendship-triangle-exchange/4792-sos-a-memory-book-for-our-exchanges-[/url]

5. Deadline Dates/Viewing/Buying a Book or DVD/Permission

a. A S.O.S. SoTTT/Batik Exchange Book prototype will be available for viewiing at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX this November 2011. If you would like for your project and information to be in the prototype please send it to Carol by September 1, 2011.

b. Those not able to attend IQF will be able to see a special Smilebox slide show of the prototype book/DVD. TQS will announce the slideshow in a Weekend Fun and Daily Blog.

c. The final deadline to have all submissions for the S.O.S. book/DVD is January 1, 2012.

d. Information regarding when the book/DVD will be available will be announced on TQS in early 2012. This will include how to order your own copy, cost, postage, etc.

e. By submitting your HST projects/information for the S.O.S SoTTT/Batik Exchange Project you are allowing Carol permission to use and share your HST project/story in the book and DVD.

Now I'm confused. If I don't make the Sept. 1 deadline, I could still make the later deadline with a finished quilt and be included?

Whew! I have the binding hand stitched on one side of my quilt, only three sides to go. Hope to finish my "Garden Path" today. Now, I wonder where/how I can hang it to get a good picture. It is 88x100, so my 8 foot design wall will not hold it. I will have to move things around to get a good shot of it too. I will try to post the picture here when I get it. I am not too good with computers, so will have alittle learning to do there too. Thankfully my neice is here to help me with that part. Good luck to all. Can't wait to see the book. Well, I think I will pop a chick flick in the TV, get comfortable, and sew.