How To Customize Your Project

There are many different ways in which your customers can customize their project. Having a diverse selection of notions and fabrics is crucial in allowing your clientele the highest level of customization possible for any product.

Quilting is an art form that takes a high level of skill and dedication. Depending on your skill level you may want to customize your project in a number of different ways. Some techniques in customizing your project may take little skill, while others require a high level of skill and artistry. With the growing interest in quilting, there are new techniques to customize your quilt, and tried and true techniques that have been practiced for years. Customizing a quilt, or making a decorative wall hanging is a great way to commemorate a special occasion like the birth of a child, or to highlight a particular interest, like nature.

Patterns

Patterns are at the core of any good fabric related project. They can range from extremely difficult to quick and easy. No matter what the complexity of the pattern, a good pattern is a great way to customize your project. Patterns come in an array of styles some being abstract, and others being detailed and straightforward. The use of rich or bold colors in a variety of prints is a great compliment to any pattern. Using a pattern is a great way to celebrate a season, a special event or just for fun. With the large variety of patterns, and your creative outlook, there are an infinite ways to use patterns to customize your project.

Notions

Notions are a great way to customize your project and come in a number of varieties. Buttons are one variety that adds an element of flair and individuality to any project. A seasoned quilting artist that buttons can be used in a diverse ways. Buttons add a dimension to your project and can either be the focal point of your design, or simple an accent. Buttons can be pieces of art and range in shape, color and texture.  By following the link provided and going through a comprehensive selection of buttons it will give you a great sense of just how much buttons can add to the customization of your project.

Other embellishments that will add your personal touch include rhinestones, rick rack, and decorative threads. These are a great way to distinguish and showcase your personality. If you are looking for a modern design you may want to add some add some bright jewels in a sleek pattern. Threads and rhinestones add dimension and can be used to create an edgy look to your project that reflects a touch of your personality.

Decorative threads are also a great way to add dimension and flair to your project. They provide a great sense of texture and can contrast or compliment the design.

New Techniques

Fusible, interfacing techniques, and adhesive sprays allow for an extremely high level of customization to any project. In addition to these, you can use inkjet printer fabric sheets to bring your personalization of your project to new heights. The ability to print out photos and iron them onto your project is great way present memories in a unique way. This also is a great gift. For example, a quilt comprised of pictures of your niece through the years would make a great graduation gift to accompany her to college.

These are just a few ways to customize your projects. There are many more methods of customization you can use, but the important thing in regards to customizing a quilt, wall hanging or tote bag, is to use different design elements to portray the feeling you are trying to convey, or statement you are trying to make.