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betsyjohnson 06-18-2012 06:05 PM

Hello from Minnesota!
 
Hi, I'm from Minnesota. I'm brand new to quilting. I'm working on my very first quilt, so any tips on how to start would be very much appreciated! I started cross stitching recently, and I fell in love with it, so I thought I would also branch out to quilting. I'm hoping to find lots of great information and fellow quilters here!

-Betsy

Krisb 06-18-2012 08:07 PM

Welcome. There are quite a few members here from in and around the Cities. And there's lots of help available. We love share our addiction.

SueDor 06-19-2012 04:25 AM

Hi from Ohio!

Lakeview Quilting 06-19-2012 05:07 AM

Hello Betsy, welcome from Oklahoma!!!

Lori B. 06-19-2012 05:09 AM

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Cherylsea 06-19-2012 05:23 AM

Hi, Betsy! Welcome from coastal central Florida. You need to learn to use the Search function - then you can find just about anything. YouTube is a great resource. You might want to try the free Craftsy (www.craftsy.com) Block of the Month (BOM) - just start at the beginning and catch up as you can.

Pennyquilter88 06-19-2012 05:24 AM

Welcome! Start with a smaller quilted project so you won't become discouraged. How about a pillow top, table runner or small wall hanging? Look for patterns on line.

Thumbelina 06-19-2012 05:25 AM

Welcome from NE Ohio.

gollytwo 06-19-2012 05:40 AM

Welcome from New Hampshire

Abby'smom 06-19-2012 06:03 AM

:) welcome from se TX

Neesie 06-19-2012 06:20 AM

Howdy and welcome, from Texas! I learned to sew, as a child, but when I started quilting, I did mostly smaller craft items (tree skirt, etc.), to get the feel of the technique. I also made lots of different blocks (just something I enjoy). By starting small, you can learn the art, without feeling overwhelmed; it's also easy to just start over, if something goes crazy and ends up completely lop-sided . . . not that I'm admitting anything! :shock: Just get some pretty but inexpensive fabric and have fun! Start simple and learn as you go. :thumbup:

BTW, I'm still in the "learning" phase, with quilting . . . but having a blast! My work is far from perfect but no one is judging. :D

Pam Riggs 06-19-2012 07:08 AM

Hi Betsy and welcome from Kentucky!

QuiltnNan 06-19-2012 07:30 AM

Welcome from Eagan Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Tweety2911 06-19-2012 02:50 PM

Hello and welcome from New York!

Janet L52 06-19-2012 08:18 PM

Hi Betsy, welcome from northern California! You have come to the right place. There is lots of help available and lots of friendly quilters!

ArtsyOne 06-20-2012 03:49 AM

Welcome from Medicine Lake Minnesota!

PurplePassion 06-20-2012 04:49 AM

Welcome, from Owatonna. Lots of fun going on here.

Liz22 06-20-2012 05:47 AM

Welcome from Blue Earth Minnesota!! I live to get away to the cities once in a awhile! Have some favorite quilt shops I like up there.

jcrow 06-20-2012 08:45 AM

Welcome from Oregon. Remember we see with 1/4" seams. And there are so many shortcuts available. You might want to get a beginners book on quilting.

Jammin' Jane 06-20-2012 09:36 AM

Hello Betsy!
Welcome from Inver Grove Heights, MN!!
Glad you've joined us! :)

MaryStoaks 06-20-2012 05:22 PM

Welcome from the California desert.:thumbup:

Katie 06-21-2012 02:39 AM

big hello wave from Texas

Gladys 06-21-2012 05:24 PM

​Welcome from North Carolina.

anita211 06-22-2012 02:15 AM

I'm in Northfield... not too far from you--unless you are way up in Anoka County!

Everose 06-22-2012 10:41 AM

Welcome from North Dakota. So many places to look for inspiration, so little time. You will get overwhelmed before long, wanting to try so many patterns. Happy sewing.

julybaby8 06-23-2012 07:12 AM

Welcome from Central Ontario, Canada.
There are lots of experienced quilters here. I'm sure that you will get a lot of advice.

Jim's Gem 08-25-2012 10:54 AM

​Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Island Queen 09-02-2012 04:38 PM

Welcome from Maple Grove, MN


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