Hello from Central VA
03-25-2015, 12:46 PM
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Hello from Central VA
Hi All! I'm a newbie quilter, getting ready to start on my first large quilt. I'm excited, but scared to death! I will be using Moda's Avalon jelly roll, combined with a solid vanilla colored sheet I found for $2, as well as some yardage from the fabric collection to complete my queen sized top. I have decided on and re-decided on the design of the quilt so many times, and have found myself literally dreaming about different ideas! I do tend to hyper focus a little on projects! I can't even decide if I should/shouldn't wash the precuts. So many differing opinions out there! I guess I will never get started on this thing if I don't figure that one out!
03-25-2015, 01:45 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, Tartan. I read on craftsy that you shouldn't wash precuts, but then it says you should either wash all OR none of your fabrics. That's where my dilemma lies. Obviously, the sheet I got has been washed, so I don't know what to do. What kind of results have you gotten from using washed and unwashed fabrics together?
03-25-2015, 08:34 PM
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Welcome from Southern California. Hope that Virginia is finally thawing out from winter. I always suggest that newbie start with a smaller project. Sometimes a larger quilt can be a little intimidating. We are here to help so if you have any problems, we are always here to help you thru the process.
03-26-2015, 12:49 AM
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Yes, VA has thawed out! I'm from CA, and the weather is the only thing I'd trade if I could! I have made smaller quilts, but it is still intimidating to do a large one. Seeing photos and reading stories of other newbies' success is very encouraging! I think what I'm most afraid of is my sewing machine being temperamental on me 
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