Originally Posted by
quiltmom04
If you want advice, here's mine: if you are new to quilting, don't start with two king size quilts that you don't know how to put together. I admire your vision, but I have found that nothing kills your enthusiasm faster that an overwhelming project with problem after problem. I'd make the dream catcher blocks into pillows or a wall hanging, and use a simpler pattern with precise instructions and directions for your quilts. Also, hand embroidered blocks don't seem like they would stand up well for 2 boys on a bed. Again, I admire your vision, but this is just my advice - since you asked!
Sounds like good advice, but sometimes we can do it. When I found a picture of a beautiful crocheted doily, I really wanted to make it. The directions said, "Not for beginners." I had never done crochet before; I was about 15 years old. Well I went ahead and started it. My first stitches were very, very tight. I could hardly get my hook into them. But I persisted and got it done. My stitches relaxed as I went along, and the doily is beautiful, just like the picture. I have forgotten how long it took, but it wasn't too long.
A king size quilt isn't much different from a baby quilt. You just add more blocks. Now, the quilting is another story, but you can get help with that.
Happy quilting.