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I'm fairly skeptical about using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a quilting tool. I'm enough of a traditionalist to be wary of any computer program creating a pattern, much less selling one.
No, I don't have a problem with EQ and other computer programs that assist us. However--we live in a time of scams and cons that are meant to rob and hurt people.
I've gotten a few emails about this from designers lately and wanted to share a few articles with you.
Here is a great article about AI and quilting.
I'm hearing a LOT from embroidery designers and another good article is here.
One of the things that bothers me is that I doubt that anyone selling an AI embroidery design markets it as such. We work with our hands and have good reason to shun a computer design.
Helen from Bustle and Sew wrote in an email that these designs are squeezing out the human designers and are being sold very cheaply. In addition, she is concerned about embroiderers having unrealistic expectations about the pattern they think they should complete.
I'd like to hear your thoughts!
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There is nothing to watch on tv. By chance, I read that there was a Christmas movie on Amazon prime about a quilter. It is called The Fabric of Christmas. I watched it Sunday evening and it was much like a Hallmark movie. The quilting in the movie is minimal (although a big part of the story) and unrealistic but whoever made the actual quilt that is shown later did a great job. It wasn't spectacular but at least it wasn't a rerun.
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Wishing you a safe and happy day!
Thanks so much for the Sherri's post -- fascinating information. I have not proactively sought to use AI. It just shows up (Google searches, for example).
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