An aged novice from Australia.
09-29-2010, 01:44 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bendigo Victoria
Posts: 356
Hi All.
My name is Marlene, I am from Bendigo Victoria.
I have been following this site for many months,
and I am in awe of what you all achive.
I am 65 and disabled, I have enough fabric to sink a ship,
but dont know where to start with making my first quilt.
Any advice.???
M.T.I.A.
My name is Marlene, I am from Bendigo Victoria.
I have been following this site for many months,
and I am in awe of what you all achive.
I am 65 and disabled, I have enough fabric to sink a ship,
but dont know where to start with making my first quilt.
Any advice.???
M.T.I.A.
09-29-2010, 01:51 AM
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: western australia
Posts: 1,793
welcome to the board. I am also from australia and am 63 and am on a disability pension and I have not long been quilting too, my first quilt was a log cabin around a very nice panel it was so easy to do and very quick, maybe that would be a good start for you. I also made a lap quilt for my mum around a very nice panel and had it finished in a couple of hours, if you click on my name it will bring you to my place and you should be able to find my posts with the quilts. good luck with whatever you decide to do, look forward to seeing your first quilt
09-29-2010, 02:08 AM
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,453
Welcome to the board from Michigan!
http://www.quiltville.com/
is a good place to start..
maybe something quick and small would give you enough pleasure and pride to take on something bigger..like baby quilts or twin size, for a womens shelter. "cage comforters" for a local animal shelter..pillow cases..so much!
http://www.quiltville.com/
is a good place to start..
maybe something quick and small would give you enough pleasure and pride to take on something bigger..like baby quilts or twin size, for a womens shelter. "cage comforters" for a local animal shelter..pillow cases..so much!
09-29-2010, 02:21 AM
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: 53 degrees North
Posts: 1,679
Welcome Marlene.
I bet I am one of only a dozen or so here who has been to Bendigo! (loved it)
Are you planning to use a machine, or to hand sew?
Do you want to make a quilt for yourself, to give away, or just for the fun of it?
I recommend starting with something small, just to avoid having that weight to manage. I am not really into table toppers and such- the very first patchwork I made (I didnt quilt it) was a cushion cover. Not too big and, if it doesnt work out too well, at least you have something soft at the end of it.....
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
I bet I am one of only a dozen or so here who has been to Bendigo! (loved it)
Are you planning to use a machine, or to hand sew?
Do you want to make a quilt for yourself, to give away, or just for the fun of it?
I recommend starting with something small, just to avoid having that weight to manage. I am not really into table toppers and such- the very first patchwork I made (I didnt quilt it) was a cushion cover. Not too big and, if it doesnt work out too well, at least you have something soft at the end of it.....
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
