Pattern in electronic format

I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

I think it's much easier (and quicker of course) to be able to deliver
everything either attached to an email or on CD/DVD to print out. Of course
the conventional method will be available as well.

Would like to have your thoughts on this.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com

On 2/15/07 2:22 PM, in article ,
"StitchingNut" wrote:

I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

I think it's much easier (and quicker of course) to be able to deliver
everything either attached to an email or on CD/DVD to print out. Of course
the conventional method will be available as well.

Would like to have your thoughts on this.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com




I love that you will use PDF files. Many times I've seen charts/designers,
some I WANTED BADLY, that use software that is not platform independent. The
world does not march to the tunes of Mr. Gates....

Cheryl

"StitchingNut" ) writes:
I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

I think it's much easier (and quicker of course) to be able to deliver
everything either attached to an email or on CD/DVD to print out. Of course
the conventional method will be available as well.

Would like to have your thoughts on this.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com

As long as there is a free "Pattern Viewer", then formats such as
Pattern Maker's *.pat files have a lot of advantages. One has the choice,
for example, of having large symbols and lots of pages, or small symbols and
few pages.

Correct so far, but every designer can convert patterns as large as
possible, so there shouldn't be a problem when printing pdf. I have printed
a lot in pdf, and you just have to be careful so save in 14 ct. for example.
When stitchers purchase printed patterns, they don't have a choice either
except enlarging on the copier. Same possible here.

Because I am getting published, I always have to be careful to deliver
large, readable and printable files to the magazine, so you get used to it
after a while.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com


As long as there is a free "Pattern Viewer", then formats such as
Pattern Maker's *.pat files have a lot of advantages. One has the choice,
for example, of having large symbols and lots of pages, or small symbols
and
few pages.

"StitchingNut" wrote in message
...
Correct so far, but every designer can convert patterns as large as
possible, so there shouldn't be a problem when printing pdf. I have
printed a lot in pdf, and you just have to be careful so save in 14 ct.
for example. When stitchers purchase printed patterns, they don't have a
choice either except enlarging on the copier. Same possible here.

Because I am getting published, I always have to be careful to deliver
large, readable and printable files to the magazine, so you get used to it
after a while.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com

Personally, I do not have any problems with electronic PDF format. I would
practically advocate it as option for further distributing your work, where
the cost and limitations of traditional printing and packaging can hinder.
Aside from that, PDF can be viewed as popular and "independant" standard vs.
Pattern Viewer. Given the choice, I'll take a PDF format as virtually
everyone already has a reader.
Case in point, I know Martina Weber from Chatelaine promotes her patterns
with direct PDF to customer and she also provides the option of color vs
traditional B/W charts. A service that couldn't be reasonably provided with
traditional printing, but makes a world of difference for the customer.
Just my two cents...

~Connie~

Hi Conny,

thanks for you 2 cents. I see it the same way, I also thought of doing
partly coloured charts. This is especially with Hardanger a very good
option, as there is no real colour key included, and it just makes it
easier.

I too see the much reduced time frame, less postage (for those who can
receive it via email) and quite frankly, as a much more favourable option of
the future. I can also include much more pictures of the finished piece of
particulary difficult parts of the charts, which are often more self
explaning than any written word and can compliment the instructions. This
too can be a plus when working with electronic charts.

Sibille
"~Connie~ aka FeySidhe" feysidhe at spam.only.for.comcast.monty.python.net
wrote in message . ..

"StitchingNut" wrote in message
...
Correct so far, but every designer can convert patterns as large as
possible, so there shouldn't be a problem when printing pdf. I have
printed a lot in pdf, and you just have to be careful so save in 14 ct.
for example. When stitchers purchase printed patterns, they don't have a
choice either except enlarging on the copier. Same possible here.

Because I am getting published, I always have to be careful to deliver
large, readable and printable files to the magazine, so you get used to
it after a while.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com

Personally, I do not have any problems with electronic PDF format. I would
practically advocate it as option for further distributing your work,
where the cost and limitations of traditional printing and packaging can
hinder.
Aside from that, PDF can be viewed as popular and "independant" standard
vs. Pattern Viewer. Given the choice, I'll take a PDF format as virtually
everyone already has a reader.
Case in point, I know Martina Weber from Chatelaine promotes her patterns
with direct PDF to customer and she also provides the option of color vs
traditional B/W charts. A service that couldn't be reasonably provided
with traditional printing, but makes a world of difference for the
customer.
Just my two cents...

~Connie~

F.James Cripwell wrote:

"StitchingNut" ) writes:
I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

I think it's much easier (and quicker of course) to be able to deliver
everything either attached to an email or on CD/DVD to print out. Of course
the conventional method will be available as well.

Would like to have your thoughts on this.

Happy stitching
Sibille
www.myenchanting.com

As long as there is a free "Pattern Viewer", then formats such as
Pattern Maker's *.pat files have a lot of advantages. One has the choice,
for example, of having large symbols and lots of pages, or small symbols and
few pages.

Unless you can get this free "Pattern Viewer" to work on
Linux, it won't help a growing percentage of computer users.

Not to mention the Mac folks.

The point being that while PDF isn't perfect, it's more
universally readable and available to the majority of the
computer users out there.

Unless you're still using a Commodore 64. lol

Nyssa, who would like someone to come up with a Linux equivalent
of Pattern Maker Pro
At River's End
http://nyssa.cnc.net

Hi,

I have recently begun offering my charts in electronic format and I
use the .pdf format. I have had no complaints and in fact have been
complimented on my choice.

As long as you include details of what software is required and where
to go to download it, I think acrobat should be suitable for most
stitchers and platforms.

Regards,

Carol Leather
www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com
www.x-calibredesigns.co.uk


"StitchingNut" ) writes:
I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

On Feb 15, 2:22?pm, "StitchingNut" wrote:
I plan on releasing (where size allows) my charts in electronic format. I'm
also working on a table collection for DVD. Charts will be in PDF and tiled
for print-out the same way they would be in hard copy.

I think it's much easier (and quicker of course) to be able to deliver
everything either attached to an email or on CD/DVD to print out. Of course
the conventional method will be available as well.

Would like to have your thoughts on this.

Happy stitching
Sibillewww.myenchanting.com

The only problem with releasing them that way would be how much easier
they are to share. One person could buy your chart and send it via
email to unlimited amounts of others.

Just something to consider.

Caryn

The only problem with releasing them that way would be how much easier
they are to share. One person could buy your chart and send it via
email to unlimited amounts of others.

Just something to consider.

I can understand your concerns regarding this "new" distribution option, but
I consider it as a risk one would be willing to weigh against a chance of
increasing business traffic. The risk is always there, but it is no worse
than the old die-hard photocopier. One has to trust and reinforce the rights
of the designer, as most of us "honest, hardcore" stitching audience already
do.
This is just the newest technology that can further distribute or cheat the
work. If someone wants to steal, they will find a way to do it. The
photocopier has already done enough damage to copyright, how can PDF's be
any worse? There is still so much to gain on increasing a worldwide customer
base...
Standard business pros and cons....

~Connie~