Want to start quilting
#1
Hi there everyone I am what you would classify as a lurker. I read thru the post and see the beatiful quilts. My grandma made beautiful quilts. This year I was happy to get the patterns that my Grandpa had cut out of ceral boxes for her to use. I think it is the pattern was for the wedding ring. I want so to try to make a quilt but nervous to. So, when ya'll started making your first quilt how nervous were you?
#2
welcome, I would not try the wedding ring as my first quilt!! start with something easier first (from someone who did Tumbling Blocks as her first quilt!)
Start small - is there a baby or baby-to-be that you could make a crib quilt for? An easy one with pastel squares?
Start small - is there a baby or baby-to-be that you could make a crib quilt for? An easy one with pastel squares?
#3
I started by making blocks, I have quite a stack of them. Some day they will go into a quilt(s)
I suggest you trying this :wink: find some inexpensive fabric and practice sewing a 1/4" seam, when you get that down try a 9 patch, then a rail fence, etc. Before you know it, you will have enough for a sampler quilt.
Then tackle another quilt, and another and..... :D:D:D
I suggest you trying this :wink: find some inexpensive fabric and practice sewing a 1/4" seam, when you get that down try a 9 patch, then a rail fence, etc. Before you know it, you will have enough for a sampler quilt.
Then tackle another quilt, and another and..... :D:D:D
#5
My first was a 9 patch super easy builds confidence, no nervousness at all. Grab some fabric and a cutter and jump in. if you make a mistake(actually no mistakes just a design change) ..so what?? Make sure you show us pics!
Now get cutting
David
Now get cutting
David
#9
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Originally Posted by davidwent
My first was a 9 patch super easy builds confidence, no nervousness at all. Grab some fabric and a cutter and jump in. if you make a mistake(actually no mistakes just a design change) ..so what?? Make sure you show us pics!
Now get cutting
David
Now get cutting
David
#10
If you have never sewn before this can be a difficult block with curves. If you have sewn and have the basics of sewing you should not have an issue. You just need a good support system if you get into a sticky situation.
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