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Old 03-12-2011, 07:13 AM
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Hi from Mo. Would like to get into quilting and don;t know how to get started. I have 3 sewing machines so that's not a problem. lol An older singer someone gave me,an older Kenmore I bought for $20 and a slant-o-matic singer I had.What are first steps to making quilts I wonder?
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Old 03-12-2011, 07:25 AM
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Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !!
For me I look for a block pattern, than go from there !
There will be a lot of suggestions to your question, so enjoy all the help.
You can also check on You Tube, or do a search at top of page. :-)
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Old 03-12-2011, 07:42 AM
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Hi ~~ welcome from Minnesota!

Maybe you should find a class for beginning quilters ... that's what I did and I learned sooo much.
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Old 03-12-2011, 07:55 AM
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hello and welcome from washington
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:17 AM
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Hello, and welcome from Nevada!
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:17 AM
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Hi lab55, Thanks for the info! I need all the help I can get.
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:19 AM
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Thanks to everyone. Where is a good place to buy material, online or a place like JoAnns?
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Old 03-12-2011, 08:50 AM
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Old 03-12-2011, 09:09 AM
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