Setup Guide

Here's how to go from your pattern and fabric stash to a finished preview in a few minutes. Everything works from your phone or computer.

1. Sign in

Make a free account on the sign-in page. Every account starts with 3 free previews.

2. Snap a picture of your pattern

• Lay the pattern cover or block diagram flat in good, even light — daylight near a window is best.
• Hold your phone straight above it so the whole design fits in the frame.
• Avoid shadows and glare. Phone photos (including iPhone HEIC photos) work fine.

3. Snap a picture of your stash

• Take one picture per fabric. Fold each piece so a flat area about the size of your hand shows.
• Include enough of the print that the pattern and scale are clear.
• Use the same light for every fabric so colors compare fairly.
• Add fabrics in the order you'd like them numbered — Fabric 1, Fabric 2, and so on.

4. See your quilt

• In the Studio, add your pattern and fabrics, pick a style and a quilting stitch, then tap to make your preview.
• It usually takes under a minute. Only finished previews count toward your total.
• Every preview is saved to your Library automatically.

5. Swap your fabric versions

• Tap Edit on any preview and say what to change, for example: "Put Fabric 3 in all the large squares."
• You can also change just the quilting stitch, or upload a picture of your own stitch design.
• Your original stays in your Library so you can compare.

Tips for the best results

• Fewer, clearer photos beat many blurry ones.
• Previews are an artist's impression — always follow your actual pattern when cutting.
• Questions? Email hello@quiltpreview.com.