new to quilting from australia
05-26-2009, 02:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Mernda, Victoria, Australia
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Hello to you all,
I was introduced to this site by a friend as i wish to start quilting. I have always enjoyed sewing and now that I am retired and the children have flown the coupe, I hope to someday have some spare time ( when we've finished painting the house etc.) I have all the gadgets & fabrics I think I will require to make a start. I've been a "guest" here for a while and picked up some great hints and web sites to help me start off (as well as the books I've also bought) so think I'm ready to give it a go. The one thing that I am impressed with is the help and support that is shown and shared among all of you quilters out there. With me a bit of patience thrown in will be appreicated in advance for the simply basic questions that I will no doubt ask and the help I will ask for the easiest task.
I have been thinking that a class in quilting may be bennificial, would that be a good idea?
Cheers everyone
I was introduced to this site by a friend as i wish to start quilting. I have always enjoyed sewing and now that I am retired and the children have flown the coupe, I hope to someday have some spare time ( when we've finished painting the house etc.) I have all the gadgets & fabrics I think I will require to make a start. I've been a "guest" here for a while and picked up some great hints and web sites to help me start off (as well as the books I've also bought) so think I'm ready to give it a go. The one thing that I am impressed with is the help and support that is shown and shared among all of you quilters out there. With me a bit of patience thrown in will be appreicated in advance for the simply basic questions that I will no doubt ask and the help I will ask for the easiest task.
I have been thinking that a class in quilting may be bennificial, would that be a good idea?
Cheers everyone
05-26-2009, 02:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somerset, England
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Welcome rdem! Ask away, you'll get lots of sound advice here - many of the ladies (and a few gents!) are professional quilters too and lots of others have years of experience. I've learned tons while I've been here. I've never taken a class but do go to a quilt group. I think classes are a personal choice, what I've learned is from books and the internet.
We love pictures by the way!
K x
We love pictures by the way!
K x
05-26-2009, 03:42 AM
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Location: Mernda, Victoria, Australia
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thankyou k3n
have thought about photos but I am technicogically challenged. When I complete my first quilt project I will seek assistance from one of my children :!:
from rdem
have thought about photos but I am technicogically challenged. When I complete my first quilt project I will seek assistance from one of my children :!:
from rdem
05-26-2009, 05:46 AM
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Location: Houston, TX
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Welcome rdem,
This is indeed a great group. As K said, classes are a personal choice, but I am one who loves them. I learn something new, the instructor usually has several "tips" to share, and you get to see what other people are making. I say go for it!
This is indeed a great group. As K said, classes are a personal choice, but I am one who loves them. I learn something new, the instructor usually has several "tips" to share, and you get to see what other people are making. I say go for it!
05-26-2009, 06:17 AM
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Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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Hello, and welcome from Missouri, in the center of the US. I LOVE classes because I actually get more done! And I learn the latest techniques for a process.
There are so many online helps now, but I personally like the interaction with a teacher. (Maybe being a retired teacher has something to do with it :? )
Remember, the only dumb question is the un asked one! :lol:
There are so many online helps now, but I personally like the interaction with a teacher. (Maybe being a retired teacher has something to do with it :? )
Remember, the only dumb question is the un asked one! :lol:
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