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Most quilters just need to see their first shapes on fabric to realize that Inklingo is the quilting tool we've always wanted. That's why I want to make it easy for you to print in the next few minutes.

Love the lines. Quilt more!

I made some great shapes available for FREE, and since they are downloads, you can start now.

Order and download at least three things: the free Shape Collection (Diamonds, Triangles and Squares), the Guided Tour, and Tilde's Tiny Totes.

It is just like placing a normal order (add to cart, check out), except that it is free, so you will not be asked for payment information.

If you haven't seen it yet, Inklingo for Beginners answers some basic questions:

1. What is Inkingo?
2. What fabric can I use?
3. Will the ink show?
4. What can I make?
5. How do I start?

Please click on the covers for detailed descriptions.

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All prices in US dollars.

Why do I have to place an order before I download?

Free downloads have the same copy protection as the others, so when you decide to pay for an Inklingo download there are no surprises. This free offer is an incentive to learn how to download. You are only asked for your email address and password, and nothing is ever shared. (There is a link to the privacy policy at the bottom of every page.)

When you discover the benefits of Inklingo as a quilting tool, we know you'll be back.

1. WHAT IS INKLINGO?

Inklingo is a simple and economical way to save time and make better quilts by machine or by hand, pieced or appliquéed.

Inklingo uses digital files (PDFs) to print shapes on fabric with any ordinary Inkjet printer.

Inklingo replaces measuring tools and templates. It is so innovative it is patented!

When you print the shapes on fabric with Inklingo:

• It simplifies the cutting
• It simplifies the sewing.
• It allows you to cut with scissors, or cut several layers at a time with a rotary cutter.
• It allows you to make simple or complex designs more easily.

More info > What is Inklingo? (more detailed description)
All About Inklingo Blog (indexed and searchable)
Inklingo Quiz (just for fun)

2. WHAT FABRIC CAN I USE?

Almost any cotton quilting fabric is suitable for Inklingo. When it is ironed to freezer paper, it goes through a printer safely, just like paper.

The 20 different colors of Inklingo ink which are used in the PDFs will show on almost any fabric and are likely to wash out completely. There are tips for dark fabric in The Inklingo Handbook and on the All About Inklingo blog.

Any ordinary Inkjet printer allows you to print “custom page sizes” to minimize waste, so Inklingo uses fabric very efficiently. In some cases, “combo layouts” allow you to use less fabric than with traditional methods.

More info > How to Print Your First Custom Page Size (under the Support tab)

3. WILL THE INK SHOW?

There is a simple test page with all 20 Inklingo ink colors, so you can test to be sure that the ink in your printer will wash out, and that a color does not show through the front.

More info > The Inklingo Handbook, Chapter 1 (pages H1 to H48 the free shape collection)

4. WHAT CAN I MAKE?

There are so many choices that it can be hard to decide!

The Inklingo Smart Shopper’s Idea Book (free download) summarizes the shape collections which are available now and the shapes which have been requested. It complements the info on the website and is updated whenever new shapes are added.

More info > The Inklingo Smart Shopper’s Idea Book

5. HOW DO I START?

Order and download the free shape collection and print your first shapes in the next few minutes!

Report your results on the blog or in the Inklingo Yahoo group and be eligible for a monthly draw for a $25 Gift Certificate.

More info > Tilde’s 15 Minute Challenge (PDF)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Inklingo Yahoo Group (very friendly)
Inklingo Quick Start Guide
Several pages under the Support Tab

This page is also available as a 2 page PDF under the Support tab.

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