When I first started working on our books focusing on inkjet printing on fabric, I found out about this really great software called Kaleidoscope Kreator*. Over the years they have come out with new and improved versions. It’s great for printing on fabric or paper, and there are template packs, and project CDs as well. I started using it to make clocks.
I’m really impressed with their latest release, and have been having a great time with it. They have very generously donated 2 copies of the software for us to give away along with Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts by Cyndy Lyle Rymer and me, Lynn Koolish. Here are some of the images I’ve created with it.
To be in the running for the Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 & Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts giveaway, leave a comment here or on Facebook telling us what you’d make or do with the software of you win it. Comments will be closed at 9am PST on Monday, September 6th, 2010 and two lucky winners will be announced later that day.
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* Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 only runs on PC computers. Sorry, Mac folks.
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I would love to make fabric quilt labels!
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I am not sure what I would create with it as I have never done a thing with Kaleidoscope…. but it would be fun playing and just generating ideas.
This looks fantastic! but as yet I have no idea what I’d do with it but as someone once said the possibilities are endless!
Gill
What a fabulous tool this would be for not only creating quilts, but for all the other wonderful things it can be used for. Copy the image to paper and use in mixed media work. Create a stained glass window with the pieces cot from glass. Use one or two blocks for a bag/purse.
Debbie
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I enjoy using my PC for quilting and have seen many nice items made with Kreator Plus Software on Quilting Arts. I would like to make a kaleidoscope using some photos and then print it out on fabric. Thanks for this opportunity. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
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Oh i would create so many things like labels ets.My imagination runs in all direction with craetive ideas that can be created with this software.
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This software sounds amazing! Congrats on your book! I have many pics of flowers I took thru the seasons on my property in the country. I luv to print on fabric & have always wanted to incorporate these pics into a quilt & with the use of this software, my quilt can come to life!
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I’d love to share this with members of my guild. We are celebrating our 20th year, and we are having fun sharing workshops. Kathie L in Allentown
My sister has been bugging me to try a kaleidoscope quilt, and now that she just found out she is expecting her first child, that is exactly what I would do!
I would love to use it with some space imagery photos. Thanks for the chance to win!
I signed up for your newsletter. Sounds like a fun product to play with my photos and would love to win!
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Gill
I am looking forward to using some long time favorite photos to create beautiful kaleidoscope blocks.
I’ve wanted this program since the first one came out…I’ve loved Kaleidoscopes since I was a kid. I would definitely make my mom a wall hanging that she’s been asking for for her livingroom. She’s requesting something abstract, so this would be a perfect design tool. Thanks for the giveaways! They’re great!
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Would love to make some quilts with that program!
Also, finally a YouTube subscriber (I finally signed up for Twitter but I’m just not into it at all. I was kinda behind the times for YouTube as well, but I DO use that quite often).
I would love to use this software to manipulate photos of flowers – I keep taking them and not using them … Thanks for the giveaway!
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I would love to win this software! I have been wanting this for a long time. I would love to make a kaleidescope wallhanging…how glorious would that be!
Crossing my fingers!
Micki
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Micki
I blogged about your giveaway and here is the link:
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Micki
I would certainly make something with the fabric that I have stashed for kaleidoscope quilts but never had the courage to use
I would make greeting cards for the holidays, scrapbook pages (even though I currently don’t scrapbook!), and I’m sure I could use them for printing on fabric for quilt design – it looks like a fun software product, and the books look inspiring, too.
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I would love to win this software. I have seen it demonstrated a few times at Viking events and am always interested.
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I would love to win this software. I have seen it demonstrated a few times at Viking events and am always interested.
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I am subscribed to the youtube channel. I love all of the information you have posted there.
If that isn’t the coolest thing ever, I would make fabric and use it in little bags, on art quilts, fabric flowers….
I’d love to use this to make some neat designs for labels and for stationary too! Thanks for the chance to win.
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I would definitely make quilt blocks, I would use things very personal ot me and / or my family – garden images; people I love; keepsakes.
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I would love to be able to manipulate photos to use on art quilts and especially to make cushion covers for my very special bed. I have an old 60′s “Huddle Bed” with 8 cushions that need new covers. I’m making art quilt covers for each. So far I have one done with a fused landscape design. With the Kreator I could make several of the others using fabric made using the Kreator.
I love this kind of playware! How fun to use this to design your own fabric! I love it and would use it to make spectacular quilts!!
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Thank you. Would love to win.
I am getting into photography and this software would add a whole new dimension to both my photos and art quilts.
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I could use the software to make kaleidoscope quilts.
Oh, how cool is that?? I just returned from an amazing trip to Alaska and found that I had taken WAY too many pictures! I think I would use some of those amazing images to make some fantastic kaleidoscopes! I may use them on a bag, or probably make a framed piece or wall hanging. That looks so intriguing!
I would like to try an heirloom quilt for my family and perhaps a baby quilt for a great grandchild some day. I am a mac supporter but also have a PC for my EQ6 and other non mac programs. Lucky me.
Thanks for the opportunity at this give-away.
Marger
I want to make a wall hanging….I moved in years ago and have wanted something for the living room and now I’ve got an idea! Thanks so much!
I would love to use this software!
I have never made a Kaleidoscope Quiilt but I could use the software to make kaleidoscope quilt for my first one. I would love to win this~
I made a kaleidoscope quilt a couple of years ago with ‘bought’ fabric – this would give me the opportunity to make a special memory one with my own photos from our round the world trip celebrating our silver wedding anniversary earlier this year.
I would love to use this to make quilts from my photos!
I think the possibilities will be endless…but would first try to focus on squares to go along with some of my cyanotype pieces.
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I think this would create the neatest fabric postcards, a great design along with a great memory of the original place or thing the kaleidoscope photo originated from.
I’m not sure what end result would be but I can see it would be a lot of fun to play with.
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What a great concept. The first thing I would use is a picture of a Sunflower.
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Bev.xoxo
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Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
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Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
I’d make many things with this SW… quilt blocks, cards, scrapbooks…??? It would be great fun to just play with.
Thank You!
I would use it to make Priority Quilts for the Alzheimer’s Quilt Initiative — my favorite charity.
I heard about this software about a year ago and have wanted to try it. Photos sound like the perfect thing to use to create a kaleidoscope quilt.
Such a neat program!! I’ve looked at this before and thought how cool it would be to use a photo from my daughter’s wedding and make it into a kaleidoscope. I didn’t have a clue what to do with it after that but your idea of a clock would be sooo lovely. This would be such fun software to have.
I would love to make cushions. Really individual fabric for cushions, they would make fantastic gifts.
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I’ve admired this program for a long time, but other supplies took priority with my cash. I would love the opportunity to create scrapbook and greeting card embellishments, mats, or focal images. The results would be stunning!
I’m not sure yet what I’d create with it (I’m always in awe of all the samples in the booth at shows) …. but this Mac user would hook up with a PC real fast if I won!
I love Kaleidosope Kreator. I’ve done a few that I created as items added to Christmas cards. One I did with a guy doing a golf swing and so it made it look like a swing in motion.
This looks like SO much fun! I did everything that was asked LOL – twitter name is gerricurless!
I have been wanting to try making a Kaleidoscope quilt
i would love to win a copy of your book “Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts” or the Kaleidoscope Kreator. I love playing around with images.
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I make art quilts with an emphasis on energy mandalas. I also use mandalas in my journal-making classes. I’ve been wanting to own this program.
I recently saw a demonstration of the Kaleidoscope Creator and I must say It was quite fascinating. I enjoy creating my own original designs and I can see that this would most certainly be a fabulous tool. It is definitely on my wish list
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I belong to an art quilt group here in Napa and we are always looking into new areas to explore. I have been doing photography for awhile and want to use my photography and quilting to make some wonderful creations. New books help artists begin to create and get excited about their work.
I always loved playing with a kaleidoscope tube when I was young and think the designs would make very cool quilts!
I love Kaleidoscope Kreator 2 and would love a chance to upgrade. I am making pictures of my new grandson and using them to do kaleidoscopes.
I would create small art quilts by printing onto fabric and thread-painting them.
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After getting my own digital camera a few years ago, I now have a library of pictures that would be great to use to make into a kaleidoscope quilt(s)!
I subscribed to the CandT Publishing YouTube Channel. I’m excited to see the videos!
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What a great concept! You could really make some interesting items such as table runners, pincushions, wall hangings or 3d adornments. This also has some wonderful possibilities with cut-away items! Just so many ways you explore!
I think I’ll use it with some vintage family photos. Thanks!
Nice books, both! I would love to win. I enjoying including photos in gift quilts.
I have your button on my blog, and list your giveaways there as well.
Now this is a technique I can use with my husband’s artwork – fabulous I love collaborating with him!
Kaleidoscopes are totally intriguing and captivating. I am totally ready to try them.
I talked with the Kaleidoscope people in Loveland a few weeks ago, and was intrigued with their suggestion to use their software to create my own greeting cards. I might try that first. :)
I would LOVE to play with this! I do a lot of quilting and digital scrapbooking and think I could make some wonderful Christmas presents with this software and book!
Wow, is this neat or what! It really gets the creative juices going, the possibilities are endless, printing on fabric. scrapbooking, cardmaking! WOW!
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I just love optical illusions and kaleidoscope, so I would have a lot of fun playing with it. I think I would eventually find a way to make a quilt though, maybe print it on fabric.
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I get the newsletter. I’d try making placemats and table runners. I like to do both for our kids.
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Hello. I already subscribe on facebook and have had the blog logo on my blog for a few months now, plus I subscribe to the newsletter. If I win, I would love to make a beautiful kaleidoscope for my room and to inspire children into the craft. Now that I just got on youtube, I will subscribe there as well. :-) Thank you.
My son needs a quilt and I’ve been looking for a project…this would be fabulous!
Oh!! What a wonderful prize. I’d love it.
Betty
I would love to win this software as I am just now starting my first Crazy Quilt I have Quilted before but this software would really help with a crazy quilt.
I would frame anything that is as bautiful as those pictured!
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Would love to win this! Thanks!
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This software looks fabulous. I would love to win a copy. If I don’t win, (but I hope I do) I will probably be purchasing it.
Thanks for entering me in your drawing.
I used the original cd to make Christmas ornaments this year. They were a huge hit!
Wouldn’t they be great in a mystery family memory quilt?
Great outdoor pillow covers with pics of favorite places.
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I would first play with the software until I was comfortable with it and then probably create something I could transfer or iron onto fabric. Seems like fun!
I subscribed to the newsletter and Youtube channel. I would create scrap book pages, cards,gift wrap, and small gift boxes, fabric to use for handbags, quilt blocks and pillows. I would also print some fabric for other decoration around the house. I love what Kalidioscope creator does!
I would play! I recently retired for the 3rd time. This time I intend to get back into quilting, playing with new techniques and having lots of fun doing it! This just fits the bill! I would make wall hangings, scrapbooking with pictures of grandchildren, teach the technique to others.
i would love to win this contest..I think I would use it to make christian art cards for my church as well as some personal Christmas gifts. Thank you for the opportunity…love this site Kiss Kiss…:D
I would love to win the Kaleidoscope Kreator 3. I am recovering from a total knee replacement and would have plenty of time to go through my 40 years of pictures and use the software. I would love to make family members a framed picture – Christmas Memory. Since our parents are no longer with us in person but always in our hearts this would be an awesome gift!! I am the oldest of 7 kids and homemade gifts are really appreciated by all.
love the Kaleidoscope concept and have used in several projects, but frustrated not to find where to sign up to win KK #3
I am continually amazed at the technology that is rapidly being made available. We have come a long way from those manual typewriters! From all appearances, this seems to be a fantastic program.
WOW this is quite a giveaway! OH to choose where to start… So many gifts that I would like to make… I would be using the software to create some very interesting machine quilting designs and block patterns. I could use it to embellish my scrapbooking pages. A memory quilt… so many possibilities! Thank you for the chance of winning such a creative tool – I’ll cross my fingers!
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I love the look of kaleidoscope quilts. This is a technique I haven’t tried yet, so winning this prize would be the perfect incentive to try it! Thanks for the great giveaways!!
Amy R, IL
I have been buying fabric and just dreaming about how I am going to make a kaleidoscope quilt or wallhanging. Do I need a special ruler? Do I fussy cut. I want to learn so much. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
This looks so interesting! Don’t know what I would make but would
sure like to try it. Very interesting! Hope I win.
Julianne
I would absolutely love this software. I might never leave my computer!
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I would use it to make quilt blocks and fabric quilt labels.
I have long had a facination with Kaleidoscope in quilts. I am impressed with the possibilities!
I have always wanted to print on fabric but wasn’t sure what to print or where to begin. The Kaleisdoscope designs are amazing and I’m sure endless. What a great place to start printing on fabric!
I would create a wall hanging
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What a great give away. Thanks for the chance to win.
Oh I’d love to try out this software. I’m not knowledgeable enough about it to say what it would be good for, but I read another comment that suggested quilt labels. I think I need help with labels so that would be an excellent use. Thanks for the chance.
After the learning curve :) I would attempt to make a piano/keyboard cover. It needs a little funk with a kaleidoscope design! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
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I would absolutely love to win this! I can see myself using it to make quilts which I have just started learning to make. I would also use it to make some GREAT framed photographs.
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I would use it for quilts and explore other possibilities.
I would make designs to be print on custom printed fabric.
I look forward to trying this. A small scale effort could lead to a larger version. I like doing wall hangings.
I don’t quilt anymore, but would use the software and books to design a kaffe-like kaleidoscope pattern to knit into an afghan.
I love the idea of using software to create kaleidoscope patterns…what a time saver! I spent a three-day weekend making fabric kaleidoscopes and was able to finish just one fantastic kaleidoscope block..instructor was awesome but it would take me a year to finish enough blocks to complete a wallhanging…this is super idea! I can’t wait to try it out!