Quilting and Scrapbooking on the Computer

Last night I attending an excellent free workshop sponsored by Hewlett Packard at Quilt Work Patches in Corvallis. Joe Hesch a former engineer with HP was the guest speaker who I've seen on television. He demonstrated and gave great answers to questions about the ease of scrapbooking on the computer using a software program he developed called SCRAPBOOK ASSISTANT for only $29.99, which is a bargain after I saw all the features. It's possible to bring photos into different shapes, create different backgrounds using photos, and put photos in photos. Another software program called QUILT SMART PHOTO SHAPE for $39 allows a quilter to create a double wedding ring wall hanging or quilt project by putting photos in the arc, printing on fabric paper, and sewing to your project. The software MONTAGE allows a collage of photos to create one big photo for a wall hanging.

Joe Hesch demonstrated creating silk scarves with your own precious photographs using SILK ON A ROLL with paper backing. The effect and color was brilliant to make a custom gift with great meaning for family and friends.

He wrote two books that are for sale, PHOTO FUN and MORE PHOTO FUN. Another book will be coming out soon called, POSTERIZE IT. Go to www.amazon.com for the books or buy them at your local quilt store with all the tools and supplies.

I learned about fabric sheets that you can buy at your local quilt store to use for special projects, like placemats, napkins, skirts, fabric for dresses, craft projects. He showed us that it's possible to print on wood veneer for special wood crafts and gifts.

It was packed in the room to hear Joe Hesch and everyone received great information on how to use your printer, computer, and the tools to make special gifts in a short time using priceless photos. Everyone enjoyed hearing his family stories about Minnesota, his dog, his older sisters, his proud mother who attends quilting guild meetings, and to see all his quilting projects. My Dad was born in Winthrop, Minnesota so it was fun to hear the stories. It was a great evening and I'm glad I went since I learned so much about using your computer to print on fabric.