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blackmageheart wrote:Oh, that's perfect! :D
Do you want me to go sticky that as a topic in the Patterns / Request boards?
Sure, unless theres anything else to add?
WAIT! Pattern wiki. New one follows:
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WHEN POSTING A PATTERN:
- Always post the pdf file, and when possible the pattern file.
- Always post an example of the pattern (Not the original source image) in a forum appropriate size.
- Post dimensions in 14 count as a standard.
- Do not post patterns made by someone else, unless express permission is given.

WHEN REQUESTING:
- Post the image where ever possible, and not the link.
- Try to include all relevant information (Count, size, amount of colours, etc).
- Try to post where the source image came from (website, etsy, google images, etc).
- Do not ask for a pattern/stitch made by someone else, ask the original pattern maker directly first. If found to be a pattern on sale it'll be removed.

PATTERN WIKI:
All patterns (requests and non-requests) can be found at the Sprite Stitch Pattern wiki here: http://spritestitchpatterns.wikispaces.com/
For more information: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3957
(Maintained by spinuntilyoufall)

FORMAT TYPES:
.pdf - Most common file type, cannot be edited. Can be opened on almost all computers without the need to download software.
.sth - Can only be opened with KG Chart (Free to download, for PC only). Can be edited.
.pat - Can only be opened with PCStich (Free to try, for PC only). Can be edited.
.jpg/.gif/.png - All computers can open, cannot be edited.
For more detail on file types, download links and how to open see thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1008

HOW TO MAKE PATTERNS:
KG Chart: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=475

TO CONVERT TO PDF:
PC Stitch - Embedded in program.
KG Chart - Possible with download of CutePDF or PrimoPDF. For more information: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3071
If in doubt, most people on the forums will be happy to convert it for you.

FORUM BADGES:
Pdf Maker - Posting 15 .pdf patterns (Not requests).
Pattern Maker - Make 10 requested patterns.
For more information on forum badges: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4143
For the handbook; what about writing it up, and sending it out to everyone? Then make a link at the top of the forum (where the "blog - forums - contact - about us - advertise - support" is) (I assume johloh can only do this?) to it.
Not sure about making it available to new members, that might need some thought...
Actually... How about some type of monthly news letter? A few choice stitches and patterns, news about the site, and we could attach the guidebook to it? That requires some planning, people to do it, working out a way to do it (Which is pretty simple I think) and the go ahead from johloh.
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Lord Libidan wrote:WAIT! Pattern wiki.
Oh yeah! Will sticky it in the appropriate places :D
Lord Libidan wrote:For the handbook; what about writing it up, and sending it out to everyone? Then make a link at the top of the forum (where the "blog - forums - contact - about us - advertise - support" is) (I assume johloh can only do this?) to it.
Not sure about making it available to new members, that might need some thought...
Actually... How about some type of monthly news letter? A few choice stitches and patterns, news about the site, and we could attach the guidebook to it? That requires some planning, people to do it, working out a way to do it (Which is pretty simple I think) and the go ahead from johloh.
Yes, only johloh can edit the links at the top!
Sending the handbook out to everyone would be simple enough - johloh has access to the email addresses I believe. And I love the idea of a news letter... :D
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blackmageheart wrote:Sending the handbook out to everyone would be simple enough - johloh has access to the email addresses I believe. And I love the idea of a news letter... :D
I'm good with the ideas aren't I? :P
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Lord Libidan wrote:I'm good with the ideas aren't I? :P
Certainly are! It's probably that needle... :P
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blackmageheart wrote:Certainly are! It's probably that needle... :P
Wait, so it makes me have loads of ideas AND makes me unclear?

Good with the bad I suppose... :P
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Lord Libidan wrote:Wait, so it makes me have loads of ideas AND makes me unclear?

Good with the bad I suppose... :P
The brain is a wonderfully complex thing!
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So something like this was what you had in mind BMH?
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...I love you!

In a purely platonic and internet-based sense, of course. Seriously, though, that is just like what I had in mind!
We'll have a review, see if there's anything that needs adding etc, but that is pretty much spot on :D
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blackmageheart wrote:...I love you!
YAY! I love you too :D
blackmageheart wrote:In a purely platonic and internet-based sense, of course.
Oh...
blackmageheart wrote:Seriously, though, that is just like what I had in mind!
We'll have a review, see if there's anything that needs adding etc, but that is pretty much spot on :D
Well I haven't put any of the guides in from the guides section, off the top of my head there's how to post images, sprite sources, magnets, stitching on linen, waste canvas, finishing projects, washing, etc.
I just bashed that up in ten mins, so left all that out...
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Lord Libidan wrote:
blackmageheart wrote:...I love you!
YAY! I love you too :D
D'aww!
Lord Libidan wrote:
blackmageheart wrote:In a purely platonic and internet-based sense, of course.
Oh...
Hey! Gotta say that publicly, there may be children around! ;)
Lord Libidan wrote:Well I haven't put any of the guides in from the guides section, off the top of my head there's how to post images, sprite sources, magnets, stitching on linen, waste canvas, finishing projects, washing, etc.
I just bashed that up in ten mins, so left all that out...
Well...don't worry about it for now. We can go over the content later! :D
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