Thread: New to quilting...

When I started, I googled "Instructions for hand (machine which ever applies to you) quilting". There are several good web sites with videos. Just go slowly and enjoy the process!

Quilt magazines are a good start too.....be forewarned....quilting is extraordinarily addictive

One year ago this month, I took a beginners quilting class at our local quilt shop. Never really thought I'd like quilting because of the math + it all seemed like a puzzle to me.

NOW, I'm hooked. I agree with everyone else, start simple and small. My first project was a wall hanging, then a baby quilt.. then I jumped to a queen size quilt. The more you do, the more confidence you'll gain.

It's all good!
And, it's all fun!!

Originally Posted by Kittywolf13

Thanks for all the advice. In my town there is only Joanne's but I do believe there is a quilting store. I looked it up the other day to see about folks who fix machines. Most classes are geared towards retired folks and are at odd hours I can't attend due to work. I'd like to look up basic sewing classes as well. As I'm sure there's a lot of basics I don't know about yet.

I will try a potholder though. That sounds useful! Make mom some.

Please show us your finished potholders. We would LOVE to see them!

I'm a new quilter (only been quilting about a year), I second the youtube videos by Jenny Doan at the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Those are great and have been a great inspiration to me. I started out with potholders and moved to wallhangings. My first quilt was all half square triangles. So easy and old fashioned looking. Have fun with your quilting projects, the possibilities are endless.

I agree that taking a class is a really good way to 'see' what quilting is all about. But, there are other ways, too. There are lots of books that you could find to help you or spots on U-tube, etc. There are tutorials here on the QB site. You could look around your area for a quilt guild that accepts newby members. I've even seen quilting buddies here on QB where someone ask for help and another member kind of adopts them for helping with questions, etc. So, there are so many ways to get started.

My sister-in-law said she'd never quilt because she thought it would be too much repitition... making many blocks that look the same. But, now she's quilting like crazy. She got bit by the quilting bug (I think I had something to do with that) and there's no turning back. She's done some beautiful quilts.

So, look around and jump in..... there's always someone here on QB that will help you out if you need advice.

Nanna

Also use your library as a resource tool. Books can show you how to use rotary cutting tools and show you the steps to creating a finished quilt. Also research batting types online, as different ones work better for different purposes.