Brand New to Quilting
#2
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
Posts: 1,077
First...get used to that sewing machine. Read the manual, etc. I love the Irish Chain for a beginner quilt. straight lines, ends up with nine patch and single blocks alternated to form a chain look.
Google "Single Irish Chain Quilt pattern"...and tons will come up...choose a free one.
Check this group for information also...if you don't see a pattern for Irish chain, look for "nine patch"
If you have questions...this quilt board will be there for you.
Google "Single Irish Chain Quilt pattern"...and tons will come up...choose a free one.
Check this group for information also...if you don't see a pattern for Irish chain, look for "nine patch"
If you have questions...this quilt board will be there for you.
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,538
Welcome from Ontario, Canada. Read your machine instructions to get familiar with the features. If you bought it at a local dealer, take a beginner's quilt class if you can. If you are starting on your own, buy some cotton fabric to get started. You can sew with other fabrics but cotton is easier. Sew yourself a couple of pot holders and then move up to placemats or a table runner. You can find some great YouTube videos done by the Missouri Star Quilt co. to start you on your way.
#8
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,401
Welcome from Southern California. Once you decide what you want to make, then find a good book to have close at hand or video it a great help too. I did the very basic patchwork quilt for my first one. It gets you sewing the 1/4 inch seam and then matching corners. Just don't be too critical of your work. Everyone looks back at the first few quilts and cringe then laugh.
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