tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post5762800691481162103..comments2024-03-22T07:42:07.436+00:00Comments on Lily's Quilts: Website under constructionLynne (Lily's Quilts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-35264497057918643112011-06-17T04:29:18.046+01:002011-06-17T04:29:18.046+01:00GIMP is an open source alternative to photoshop: h...GIMP is an open source alternative to photoshop: http://www.gimp.org/<br /><br />Inkscape is a free alternative to illustrator: http://inkscape.org/<br /><br />Hope that helps. :)Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698774256706069115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-73720497170732048672011-06-16T10:41:16.399+01:002011-06-16T10:41:16.399+01:00I like where you're going with the trees, and ...I like where you're going with the trees, and I'll be interested to see what software you use in the end - I'd love to redesign mine but can't afford to pay someone to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-14814224924391947702011-06-16T05:56:45.934+01:002011-06-16T05:56:45.934+01:00I like the symmetry of the two trees, and the font...I like the symmetry of the two trees, and the font you've chosen as well. Suits you! Have fun with your redesign. I really want to go to 3 columns myself and unify my buttons as well. Time, please.Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-41389840282619172802011-06-16T03:44:47.873+01:002011-06-16T03:44:47.873+01:00i love what you have up there now- beautiful!i love what you have up there now- beautiful!littlemissmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502843422299471556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-47002754139251640232011-06-16T03:05:49.654+01:002011-06-16T03:05:49.654+01:00Like you, I too loved loved loved your redesigned ...Like you, I too loved loved loved your redesigned blog header by Julia, however your block designs are just as pretty and would be great to use in your new blog header. I love the trees, but am not creative enough to advise you on how best to use them.NancyinSTLhttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/myblog.php/member_no/1003137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-51987464384274273792011-06-16T03:03:59.338+01:002011-06-16T03:03:59.338+01:00LOVE the new header!!LOVE the new header!!Little Bluebell (Adrianne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06805431890457344837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-34498436033968999132011-06-16T03:00:09.545+01:002011-06-16T03:00:09.545+01:00Wow, big changes are happening around your blog! I...Wow, big changes are happening around your blog! I love the idea of using a blocks that are very "you" like the trees or the double flying geese or something with a circle and crazy paper piecing or a giant dresden, maybe. I really like the not so white background behind the blocks and the letters that you have going on, I don't know how one describes it. I am not thrilled with the font on your letters for the blog title or the post titles but I am rather opinionated about fonts, likely far too much so. I look forward to seeing where you end up.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-7170236225636895102011-06-16T01:46:51.741+01:002011-06-16T01:46:51.741+01:00Adobe will let you download a functioning version ...Adobe will let you download a functioning version of Photoshop as a 30-day trial. (Of course, if you don't already know how to use it, that's not very helpful.) I've got the full suite, if you want, I can help.Shayla Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710155633524566853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-60729155005507090602011-06-16T01:28:58.615+01:002011-06-16T01:28:58.615+01:00blog banner tutorial: http://www.thatgirlthatquilt...blog banner tutorial: http://www.thatgirlthatquilt.com/2011/06/blog-banner-tutorial.html♥Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636156245924832329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-48680780194042107112011-06-16T00:54:39.214+01:002011-06-16T00:54:39.214+01:00Very nice! I like how it's colorful. I would j...Very nice! I like how it's colorful. I would just try to isolate the trees and get rid of the whitish backgrounds behind them. You can do that in a photo editor...I can do it for you if you'd like, I have Photoshop.<br /><br />I'm also interested in revamping and creating nice, consistent buttons and an attractive blog design. So tough, but lots of great inspiration out there.Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075389034179626691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-60523992880944531492011-06-16T00:33:13.591+01:002011-06-16T00:33:13.591+01:00Check out the suite of tools by Aviary. I've u...Check out the suite of tools by Aviary. I've used Toucan for creating color swatches, but Phoenix is an image editor like PhotoShop and there are several other tools that you might be able to use. Best of all, it's free!<br />http://www.aviary.com/toolsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-15257498583631379702011-06-16T00:00:15.880+01:002011-06-16T00:00:15.880+01:00I like the change, but then again, I didn't di...I like the change, but then again, I didn't dislike the old one!<br />kxkate xnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-72281978572050467022011-06-15T23:28:25.389+01:002011-06-15T23:28:25.389+01:00Looking great so far. I like the new look.Looking great so far. I like the new look.Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687956328790829812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-80441251779534836482011-06-15T22:47:10.450+01:002011-06-15T22:47:10.450+01:00I like it - but I also think two trees, but keep e...I like it - but I also think two trees, but keep everything else (size wise) the same!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495058476707884772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-47229069184187791142011-06-15T22:17:15.875+01:002011-06-15T22:17:15.875+01:00Definitely looking a bit too 'No.1 Ladies Dete...Definitely looking a bit too 'No.1 Ladies Detective Agency' at present!<br /><br />Your quilts and blocks are so stunning, this just doesn't do 'you' any justice at all. You know I'm not going to sugar-coat anything - so keep at it honey-bun, you'll get there. I prefer the double flying geese, sorry.<br /><br />(How dare I criticise - my site is so 'off the shelf' and is really in need of an overhaul for it's first birthday I feel!)Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-74857367699005779482011-06-15T21:54:28.256+01:002011-06-15T21:54:28.256+01:00sorry ... tusen .. LOLsorry ... tusen .. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063909153475218313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-3254725331235312182011-06-15T21:49:59.639+01:002011-06-15T21:49:59.639+01:00I'm with rusen ... paint.net is good for stuff...I'm with rusen ... paint.net is good for stuff like this ... I like it more than gimp, which is more functional but increasingly more complicated.<br /><br />If you want any help Lynne I'm around this weekend and I could do you some how to screenshots? email me :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063909153475218313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-19448329272301596872011-06-15T21:46:34.199+01:002011-06-15T21:46:34.199+01:00LOVE! It definitely shows the "feel" of ...LOVE! It definitely shows the "feel" of your work. I don't know but I will always remember you also by the Perle Cotton stitching you added to your bee quilt... Maybe add perle stitching somewhere?Katrina Hhttp://kcalgary.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-68915180559834919212011-06-15T20:58:34.513+01:002011-06-15T20:58:34.513+01:00hm, I'm not sure whether you want to listen to...hm, I'm not sure whether you want to listen to my advice at all, as it's going to be just my feeling and nothing even slightly professional, but I like the banner with the two trees, or if you'd like something asymetrical, I'd leave just the tree on the left. <br />As for free graphics software, you could try paint.NET (http://www.getpaint.net/) - it has layers like photoshop, so you can try out different layouts of the same design, e.g. different positions of various elements of the banner.tusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922105659781202661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-62994650993551999682011-06-15T19:47:27.793+01:002011-06-15T19:47:27.793+01:00Wow, Ursula's comment made my eyes glaze over....Wow, Ursula's comment made my eyes glaze over. She sounds like she really knows what she's doing! Awesome. While I would like to learn how to do some of these things myself, I would rather sew. And there are many capable people out there who are willing to help. And using the trees is a great idea!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-68399841664932002662011-06-15T19:44:20.494+01:002011-06-15T19:44:20.494+01:00Great work (again) Lynne
I agree with the others r...Great work (again) Lynne<br />I agree with the others re the two trees - you need to vary each side<br />I'm going to try Inkscape myself but you can download the free programme GIMP which is similar to Photoshop<br />This too is something I've been considering doing for a long timeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386852386404591819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-76070830937819118142011-06-15T19:38:16.731+01:002011-06-15T19:38:16.731+01:00This is something I have been pondering for a whil...This is something I have been pondering for a while - I like the headers that reflect the blogger's own work, you know, like rolled up quilts etc....your little trees are instantly recognisable now.............think there is a lot of free stuff out there if you have the time to trawl thro.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148803101055301234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-55823874138308845742011-06-15T19:37:23.573+01:002011-06-15T19:37:23.573+01:00I like it already! I want to re do my banner but d...I like it already! I want to re do my banner but despite having photoshop I don't know where to start. I'd ask my other half to help but if he did it he'd probably cover everything in camo and regimental badges lolIsisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-12587553118686796152011-06-15T19:35:57.339+01:002011-06-15T19:35:57.339+01:00I love the tree, but the header feels a bit too sy...I love the tree, but the header feels a bit too symmetrical this way, as it is not well enough separated from the rest of the page which is not symmetrical (and shouldn't be, at that).<br /><br />Regarding software, Stitched Together is right: Inkscape is absolutely great for vector graphics. I use it a lot, it's easy to handle and produces very smooth curves. If you need something of the Photoshop type, try the Gimp, which is also Open Source and kinda the bitmappy sibling of Inkscape.<br /><br />If you have technical questions beyond the graphics part, like about HTML, CSS or related stuff, maybe I can help you out. I'm a webdesigner by profession.<br /><br />All the best <br />UrsulaUrsulahttp://handmade-styles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-74905741656371311992011-06-15T19:35:50.272+01:002011-06-15T19:35:50.272+01:00Hi Lynne, I like the new design and I can imagine ...Hi Lynne, I like the new design and I can imagine your dilemma: you're right. It should be you and completely YOU.<br />I don't know much and this tutorial is maybe not what you mean; better safe than sorry:<br />http://www.thatgirlthatquilt.com/2011/06/blog-banner-tutorial.htmlBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460833804648863770noreply@blogger.com