Originally Posted by Nike
before i set myself up for failure.... is quilting very hard? just wondering
The sewing part of quilting will eventually be easy, but practice, practice, practice and those straight seams and exact seam measurements will come second nature to you...most of the time.
What helped me:
A quarter inch seam foot for my sewing machine was a good investment, but not necessary if you can set up your own guide to sew a 1/4 inch seam.
Sitting up straight and high enough to see what I was doing as I sewed.
Using an inexpensive measurement guide. It's a few dollars, made of aluminum and I keep it next to the machine to check the seam allowances once in a while.
I always stand up when rotary cutting so I can get a good bird's eye view of what I'm cutting. I'm short, so standing while measuring and cutting is best and gives me the best leverage.
Organizing my pieces as I cut.
Snipping loose threads as I go along. I have a small plastic dish on my table where I put threads and teeny fabric pieces to toss out later.
These are just a few of the things that helped me with the sewing part of quilting.
Have fun and enjoy. If you get stuck, this board is your guardian angel :thumbup: :thumbup:
Blessings,
Angela