Using PDF Writers for Printing Larger Blocks and Quilts

In a Facebook Group last week, there was a discussion on the best way to print a large block (when you don't own a large carriage printer).  Yes you can still print it in Electric Quilt and tape the pages together -- but sometimes you just don't want to do that.

I've frequently used a pdf writer in the past, but found that my pdf writers limited me to an 8-1/2 x 11 inch size.  However, Adrienne Quinlan shared with me that she used Bullzip pdf writer which handles up to size A0.  I was so excited and knew I needed to give it a try.

My video tutorial this week is about installing and using Bullzip to print a 24 inch block to a pdf writer -- ready for taking to Office Depot and printing out at full size. 

Here is the link to the Bullzip download page.   (I just downloaded their freeware copy of the program.)

Featured Product - Come Said the Wind Pattern Digital Bundle

I've bundled the download version of Come Said the Wind and the two quilting designs.   The bundle is on sale for $15  (that's 50% off the non-bundled prices).  No digital longarm system -- there are also pdfs of the quilting designs that may be copied and resized.  Best of all you can get started today with downloads of everything.

Piecing Pattern: 
The poem in the quilt was written by George Cooper, an American poet who lived from  1838 – 1927.  The large wall hanging finishes to 33” x 33", while the small one finishes 15” x 12”.  To make construction easier, many sections in the quilt use over-sized piecing along with specialty rulers. If you cannot find the specialty ruler, instructions are provided for use of traditional rulers.

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Maple Leaf Border Design:  This pattern could be used as a border design or an edge to edge pantograph. ​

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Maple Leaf Triangle and Point to Point Design:  This pattern could be used as a triangle design or a point to point design to fill a series of setting triangles.  It was specifically designed to complement the Come Said the Wind piecing pattern.  It works great in both miniature and larger triangles.

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Digital Bundle (including all three items) on Sale for $15. Purchase here.

Happy quilting!

Kari

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