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03-25-2013, 10:45 AM

amelia0607

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Location: Jackson, TN

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New to quilting

Hi,

I am Amy and I live in TN. I have never sewn much. It's not that I don't know how; it's that I just don't seem to get it right. My daughter is expecting our first grandchild in July so I would like to make her something. I tend to see beautiful projects in my mind but getting them out of my hands is a whole different story!! I need all the pointers and tips you guys can give.

Thanks!

03-25-2013, 10:52 AM

Tartan

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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. My quilts aways look better in my head than I can produce. It's okay because it is the creative process I enjoy. My advice is measure and cut accurately with your rotary cutter and ruler. Sew accurately with your 1/4inch seams and measure your units and to make sure they are correct before assembling your top. A good resource is the tutorials done by Jenny Doan from the Missouri Star Quilt Co.

03-25-2013, 11:07 AM

JenniePenny

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Welcome Amy and congrats on the new baby coming your way. Yes, take your time to cut properly and sew slowly so your seams are consistent.

03-25-2013, 02:29 PM

mighty

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Welcome from S CA!!!

03-25-2013, 04:48 PM

Christine-

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Hi Cherie, Welcome from North Carolina!

03-25-2013, 05:53 PM

Janet L52

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Hi Amy, welcome from northern California! You will enjoy it here. It is a great place to get help from exoerienced quilters!

03-26-2013, 01:57 AM

SueDor

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Hi from Ohio!

03-26-2013, 03:35 AM

twinkie

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Hi Amy and welcome to the board from the friendly State of Alabama

03-26-2013, 03:52 AM

QuiltnNan

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Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting

03-26-2013, 04:01 AM

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jetayre

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Welcome from Vermont. Eons ago I lived in Tennesee. I have the same problem that things don't go quit right, but I keep learning from this friendly board and things improve.