Originally Posted by quickshelia
Hi everyone! My name is Sheila and I just joined!
I'm very interested in quilting, although I have no idea where to begin! I know nothing about quilting or where to start!
It would be great if someone could give me some ideas about how to start making a quilt, I would appreciate it!!
Thanks so much!
-Sheila
Welcome! You come from the state where quilting started in the colonies, so you've got a long tradition behind you. When your ancestors started quilting, they didn't know everything they would know several years later, so you aren't unique.
Look for beginners' patterns. You can find some at about.com under the quilting section. You can also find some on this forum.
Get fabric you like in colors or designs that tickle your fancy and have at it. Remember, there are no quilt police, so don't worry about following "rules."
You'll love it here. Let us know how you get along. froggyintexas, where by the end of the week, we are going to have temperatures in the 80's!