What Pattern Would You Suggest For Student New To Quilting?

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08-31-2017, 05:57 PM

LenaBeena

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What Pattern Would You Suggest For Student New To Quilting?

Very enthusiastic, some sewing experience, young and fun, wants to learn to quilt and she asked me for an easy beginner pattern. Ideas please. Thanks

08-31-2017, 06:01 PM

Prism99

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Rail fence is my suggestion. Few seams to match and looks like more work than it is.

08-31-2017, 06:14 PM

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I agree that rail fence is a good one, and has the advantage that you don't need to purchase a pattern. Another good one (my first quilt) is yellow brick road, but there is a pattern for that one.

08-31-2017, 06:27 PM

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Have her watch Jenny's Cat Block tutorial on YouTube from the Missouri Star Quilt co. It is cute but easy when you snowball the pieces to get the triangles. It makes a 9-1/2 inch block.

08-31-2017, 06:39 PM

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Any 4 or 9 patch is good as well as rail fence. I like the idea of teaching basic skills and the process over being dependent on patterns.

08-31-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Prism99

Rail fence is my suggestion. Few seams to match and looks like more work than it is.

I agree. Rail fence would be a really good one. No pattern needed.

08-31-2017, 08:46 PM

Jingle

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Basket weave would be another one.

08-31-2017, 09:53 PM

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I would recommend the Rainbow �� Flip Quilt. It's beginner friendly, and, it goes together really quickly.
There's a free tutorial at this link: http://www.play-crafts.com/blog/quilt-top-rainbow-flip/

How nice of you to introduce someone to quilting!! Be sure to warn them how addicting it can be!!!

08-31-2017, 10:08 PM

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Any 4 or 9 patch is good as well as rail fence. I like the idea of teaching basic skills and the process over being dependent on patterns.

I agree with you--rail fence is excellent teaching how to work with stripsets and focus on getting that elusive 1/4" seam!
Sarah's Choice is good for teaching HST and FG. if she's interested in handwork, then maybe applique or g-ma's flower garden. log cabin is another to work on the 1/4" seam and accuracy--plus it can be used so many ways. And Drunkard's path is good for curved stitching.

09-01-2017, 03:22 AM

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I have a dear friend who had No sewing experience, but wanted to learn to sew and quilt. We started with a couple of table runners and coasters then went to the jelly roll quilt, easy and fast to sew together for quick results, she made 6 of these in no time. Now she has started with easy blocks and is having a blast. I think perhaps one should start with a 4 patch pattern if you don't want to do the strips like a jelly roll.