Quick Start

Get up and running with Quilt Logger in just 15 minutes. This guide walks you through creating your account, essential configuration, and adding your first quilt project.

Creating Your Account#

Sign Up#

1. Navigate to the Quilt Logger signup page
2. Enter your email address
3. Create a secure password (at least 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, and a number)
4. Confirm your password
5. Accept the Terms and Conditions
6. Click Sign Up

Email Verification#

After signing up:

1. Check your inbox for an email with the subject "Verify Your Email"
2. Click the verification link (expires after 24 hours)
3. You'll be redirected to the login page

Didn't receive the email? Check your spam folder, verify your email was entered correctly, or click "Resend Verification Email."

Important: You must verify your email address before you can log in.

First Login#

1. Enter your email and password on the login page
2. Click Sign In
3. You'll see the main dashboard — it will show empty states until you add data

Initial Configuration#

The app shows orange dot indicators next to incomplete sections in Settings. Complete these steps to get the most out of Quilt Logger.

Basic Settings & Address#

1. Click the Settings icon in the top menu
2. Fill in your Basic Settings: name, phone number, and optional profile picture
3. Fill in your Address: street, city, state, zip code, and country
4. Click Save Changes

Why This Matters: Your name and address appear on invoices and email communications.

Services Configuration (Recommended)#

To create a quilt you only need a customer (which you can add inline from the New Quilt form) and the quilt's length and width dimensions. Defining your services and pricing first isn't required, but it's strongly recommended — it lets pricing auto-calculate from your rates.

1. Open Profile → Rates to configure your pricing
2. Add one or more rate tiers (for example, a per-square-inch rate)
3. Optionally set up Machines and Locations (under Profile → Equipment & Locations) and Extras (additional services, on Profile → Rates)

Tip: Patterns are managed separately in the Pattern Library — type one inline on the New Quilt form, or add it ahead of time. For detailed setup of rates, extras, machines, and locations, see Services Configuration.

Threads & Batting#

Set up your material catalogs before entering quilts if you want consistent names and batting prices.

1. Open Profile → Threads & Batting
2. Add your common top threads, bottom threads, and batting types
3. Enter batting cost per inch and choose the display unit you prefer
4. On Basic or Pro, add on-hand quantities and low-stock reorder points

Free plan users can manage the catalogs. Basic and Pro users also get inventory tracking and alerts. See Threads & Batting Inventory for details.

Company Settings (Required for Invoicing)#

Company settings control how your invoices look and function.

1. Scroll to the Company Settings section in Settings
2. Fill in your Business Identity (company name, email, phone, logo — note that logo upload requires the Pro plan)
3. Set your Branding colors, Tax Settings, Payment Terms, and Invoice Numbering
4. Click Save Changes

Pro Tip: Complete this section before creating your first invoice. For detailed options, see Configuration.

Your First Quilt#

Now that your account is configured, let's create your first quilt project.

Step 1: Add Your First Customer#

1. Click Customers in the top menu
2. Click the Add Customer button
3. Enter the customer's name (required), plus optional email, phone, address, tags, and notes
4. Click Save Customer

Quick Tip: You can also create a new customer directly from the New Quilt form.

Step 2: Create Your First Quilt#

1. Click Quilts in the top menu
2. Click the New Quilt button
3. Fill in the quilt details:
   • Customer & Basic Info: Select customer, name the quilt, set status
   • Dimensions: Enter length and width in inches
   • Quilting Details: Select pattern, machine, location, and rate
   • Materials: Choose thread and batting from your catalog, or type a new value to save it for next time
   • Additional Services: Select any extras (binding, backing, etc.)
   • Photos & Notes: Upload photos and add special instructions
4. Click Save Quilt

Pricing Magic: Costs are automatically calculated based on your configured rates. You can always override the auto-calculated values.

Step 3: Generate an Invoice#

1. From the Quilts page, click on your quilt
2. Click Generate Invoice
3. Review the preview (branding, itemized costs, tax, payment terms)
4. Click Generate PDF to download
5. Optionally click Email to Customer to send directly

Step 4: Explore the Dashboard#

Head back to the Dashboard to see your business metrics: total revenue, quilts completed, active quilts, status distribution, and monthly trends.

Additional Features to Explore#

Once you're comfortable with the basics:

• Schedule View: Calendar layout of your quilts with deadline tracking
• Communication System: Email and SMS notifications to keep customers informed
• Activity Log: Chronological log of all system actions
• Import/Export: Bulk import customers and quilts from CSV, or export your data
• Business Analytics: Revenue reports, customer insights, and trend analysis
• Pattern Library: Browse and manage your quilting patterns
• Threads & Batting Inventory: Manage material catalogs, stock counts, and low-stock alerts

Next Steps#

1. Add more customers and build your customer database
2. Import existing data from spreadsheets using Import/Export
3. Review Configuration for advanced settings (themes, language, detailed invoice options)
4. Explore your Subscription Plans as your business grows

Welcome to Quilt Logger! We're excited to help you grow your quilting business. If you have questions or feedback, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Last Updated: June 2026