Originally Posted by tulika
Lil embarrasing but got to ask now.I don't know q of puilt but very much excited to get started with my 1st project.Can anyone help me by telling me how to jump start. I really need to know the basics.
Thanks!
Welcome.
Easiest way would be to take a class at a LQS (local quilt shop) if you have one near you.
They all have a beginner's class (hand or machine), which would teach you the basics.
If you don't want to or can't do that, then get yourself a beginner's book that will explain the steps, terminology, and have some simple projects for you to do.
Here are some starter books I would recommend, and find some really inexpensive (used) copies on Amazon:
Joy of Quilting
http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Quilting-J...9200386&sr=8-1
Quilts Quilts Quilts
http://www.amazon.com/Quilts-Complet...9200458&sr=1-1
Start Quilting/Alex Anderson
http://www.amazon.com/Start-Quilting...9200525&sr=1-1
Along with the books, there are thousands of website and youtube videos available - just do a search the technique or term.
It's always better to try to find the information yourself first - you never know what you'll stumble over. ;-)
If you find a term (or abbreviation) you're not familiar with, just Google it along with the word "quilt" and you'll probably find the definition on the first page of results.
As for buying equipment, your LQS will be able to help you but you can get the same tools at a Joann's or Michael's (if you're in the US) using one of their discount coupons, or WalMart (store or online).
If you're not in the US, there are also several hundred shops that sell tools/notions/fabric that do ship outside the US.
Have fun!!