Originally Posted by
cashs_mom
I totally agree. I'd do something simple for your first quilt. Quilting a larger quilt on a domestic machine with a small throat can be a challenge so definitely do something simple. I did echo quilting (quilting close to the seams) a lot at first. It's easy and effective.
Ditto!!
While in the early stages of learning, stay simple and remember, less is more!
Choose your batting, so that it does not have to be closely quilted.
Each brand/type will tell you what the minimum quilting distance is.
When you are ready for something a little more difficult, start with something smaller than a big bed sized quilt. Larger quilts add extra challenges ... weight, bulk ... and stuffing it through the small opening of a domestic machine! Thus, better to start with a wall hanging, or a small baby quilt.
Good Luck ... ENJOY the process, and don't beat yourself up when something doesn't go perfect in every way!