Another spirally design -. I think I'm a little bit addicted. Next time I do one I'll try to remember to take a scan prior to shading - amazing what a difference the shading and heavier linework makes.
The idea to organise my patterns this way came straight from Sandy at Tanglebucket - you can find her post on her blog here - so clever. Love it! I am up to "J" - I tend to go through frenzied stages of drawing the patterns, then take a break for a week or two to do other stuff.
I also began working on 4x6 pattern step out index cards (haven't done many) and don't know whether I'll continue with this idea - too much work, so little time.
I also began working on 4x6 pattern step out index cards (haven't done many) and don't know whether I'll continue with this idea - too much work, so little time.
Home today - should be able to play with the challenge!
hx
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I think I can safely say I am now addicted :)
Diana
I, too, am using the same method to organize my tangle patterns - after wasting reams of paper printing out step-outs and examples of patterns (some of which were really poor quality when printed) I settled on the 2 1/2" square in the coin collection folder. It is working out fabulously! I have decided that I will go back, over time (maybe, perhaps) and do step-outs of the patterns that I cannot easily work out by just looking. However, for the most part, this way of collecting and displaying patterns gives me an instant creative boost.
Also, as i have made more and more little cards, I need to check periodically to see if I've already made a card. This way, I have a chance to re-look at the collection which helps fix the patterns in my mind. I use circular key ring in the binder holes and this makes it easy to turn the pages.
The downside of this is that I spend way too much time looking through websites for patterns (Pat Ferguson on Pinterest is terrible - nearly 2000 pins on her Art Tangle Tutes Board!!! she's just a start!) I tend to be obsessive so it can be a problem I have to curtail! However, when I do stop making samples, I tangle!
I love it.
I think this system (small coin cards) is the best one for me. I love so many things about it. The cards are usually enough for me to figure out how to replicate the majority of tangles, especially as I am becoming more familiar with drawing them.
I love looking through my book, very inspiring - if I'm doing something with lots of patterns like this one, I use it a lot.
I am trying to curb my obsessive need to collect every pattern (I like things in sets.........complete sets. lol!) - otherwise I'd spend all my time just drawing out the patterns :)
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