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What type of learner are you?
If you do well with others then definitely take a class! If you are a solitary learner then your options include: videos online, books from your LQS, and your local library [there is interlibrary loan if needed], and help from friends who quilt well.
If you feel better doing small pieces to start with then do it that way. If you find a pattern and fabric you absolutely love then do that. Whatever you do pick something you really like.
ali
Have fun quilting! If it isn't fun, you will miss a lot.
ali
Congratulations on wanting to learn to quilt.
I teach sewing to 9 year olds to adult. Our first project on the machine is a potholder. One side is 4 rows of 4 squares 2-1/2" square. The other side is 2 rows of 2 squares 4-1/2" square. The purpose is to practice 1/4" seams. When all seams are 1/4", the two pieces will end up the same size. You could practice free motion quilting or stitch in the ditch on it, too. Good Luck!
Thanks for the advice. I will look into all these things! I need a three day weekend to tackle something. Hahaha!
Proud owner of: Eleanor, a 1896 Willcox & Gibbs Chain Stitch Treadle; Tucci, a 1952 Singer Featherweight; my mothers Singer Touch & Sew 758; Brother XR 6060
1910 Singer 66; Singer 99K Shadow, 1929 Singer 128 (currently w/hand crank)
Learned on my own years ago...and I researched questions I had to get answers on from books at the library (which there were few then). Today, with YouTube, all the various sources on the internet, and most importantly, all the wonderful folks on this board, you can easily learn on your own. Take a class if you want to get the basics quickly, use the 'search' on this board as chances are the answers are already here, and check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. and Bonnie Hunters site, Quiltville, as those are a wealth of information. Most importantly, have FUN!
Like others have mentioned, start with a small project. You will get quick satisfaction which will inspire you on to other projects. I highly recommend a beginning quilt class so that you can start out with the right tools to develop your skills, and be around others you can learn from. Good luck in your journey!
Creative clutter is better than idle neatness.
Well last night I went to a friends and she showed me how to do some paper piecing. I got one block done (comprised of 4 small blocks. Is that the right terminology?) it was fun. Going to go back next week probably but need to make time in my schedule to cut the fabric so I can get back to sewing under her instruction. I thought shed start me on something small. She's throwing me into the deep end. Haha! I think it will be a lap quilt. I'm also collecting scraps to make a crumb quilt.
Proud owner of: Eleanor, a 1896 Willcox & Gibbs Chain Stitch Treadle; Tucci, a 1952 Singer Featherweight; my mothers Singer Touch & Sew 758; Brother XR 6060
1910 Singer 66; Singer 99K Shadow, 1929 Singer 128 (currently w/hand crank)
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