HOW DO I?

Create a Pixel Quilt pattern

This Tutorial assumes you own both QuiltSandwich and ColorHints Mosaic on an iPhone or iPad.
Next, to make a pixel quilt you'll need an image on your iPhone or iPad. Check to image to confirm it just includes what you'd like in your quilt. If it needs to be cropped or edited, start with the tools in Apple's Camera or Photos app. They may be exactly you need to get your image just right.

This tutorial uses a royalty-free image of color pencils grabbed found on ClipArtBest.com.

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Add image to ColorHints Mosaic

  1. Open ColorHints Mosaic
  2. Set bottom tab to 'Original'
  3. Open upper-left menu
  4. Add image from 'Camera' or 'Photo'


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Transform Image

Use CH Mosaic controls to transform the image into pixels:
  1. Set bottom tab to 'Mosaic'
  2. Raise menu on left --
    [1] set pixel shape or rectangle (1:1 is aspect ratio for squares) and
    [2] move slider to set pixelation or abstraction
  3. Raise menu on the right --
    [1] move slider to adjust number of colors
    [2] Set 'Limit colors' switch to ON


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Share to QuiltSandwich
IMPORTANT — Share requires right-hand menu switch 'Limit colors' set to ON

  1. Open upper-left menu
  2. Tap 'Share'

Tap 'QuiltSandwich'


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Import into QuiltSandwich

The QuiltSandwich pop-up uses defaults for the number of tiles, colors, and tile size.

The tile size is the finished size of a fabric piece. Adjusting the tile size also updates the overall size.

Patchwork block is the number of tiles (pieces) grouped together into blocks for the block layout pattern.

As an option, the project can be given a name at this point.


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Open pattern in QuiltSandwich

Open Quilt Projects. 

The new project is at the top of the list.

Tap project to open.

Pieces are shown with color tiles to help with choosing fabric.

Open Journal for pattern notes.

Scroll through Journal to find the block layout pattern.

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Gather and prepare fabric!
The QuiltSandwich Tutorial can help you learn more about how use QuiltSandwich. Because there are so many fabric colors in a pixel quilt, the fabric selection tools like Color Mix and COMPARE Fabric Side-by-Side may be especially helpful.
Summary of steps to make a Pixel Quilt

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