Hello all

I have bought all the stuff that I need to make a quilt a couple of months ago. I am not sure what I am waiting for. It could be its my first time or it could be I am still looking for a pattern that is easy to do. Or not sure where to start. I need a little encouragement from all of you experience quilters. Happy quilting :-)

RAHHH RAHHH RAHHHHH. SISBOOMBAHHHHH!!! You Can Do IT!!!!!!!!


Try a 9 patch. It is very easy and it will give you lots of practice with cutting and seams.

Hello and welcome from Ohio. You might try to find a quilting buddy either on here or near your home. I'm sure you can find many books at your local library or online. Have fun and this is a great place to ask any questions you have, as there are many, many helpful people in this group.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!
Try a Warm Wishes or Railfence pattern. They're both very easy to do & you'll have a great feeling of satisfaction when you complete your quilt!!

Welcome! Perhaps if you find just one block to make it won't seem so overwhelming. Maybe a simple 9-patch just to learn to line up squares, make accurate seams, etc.

Here's one: http://www.quiltingassistant.com/9patch.html and there are many more.

I'm sure you'll get many replies with suggestions.

I procrastinated for ages before I could sit down and just do it. My sewing room looked like a magazine photo shoot, now it's a happy mess! Just put on some soothing music and start something easy. You will soon be addicted!

Sometimes the first few cuts of a fabric you really like are the hardest. Just be very careful with the rotary cutter.
You go girl ;-)

Craftybear has a blog that might be helpful. Welcome from Louisiana:) http://quiltingforbeginners.blogspot.com/

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from the Ozarks! You've come to the right place for help and inspiration ~ just *go for it* ... :)

Welcome from Michigan. :D
If you have a Joann's near you, go to their book section and get the book "Quilt with Confidence" by Nancy Zieman. This walks you thru every step and before you know it, you will have created a quilt! Good luck

perhaps you need a quilting buddy where are you

Welcome from El Paso Tx! Start small then work your up. Sometimes if we start with a full size quilt you can get frustrated and quit. It then becomes a UFO. You need someone to guide your thru the process!

Hi from West Virginia. Just jump in and do it. Your first quilt is the scariest, but it also the best one to look back on later and laugh. Go Girl!!

Hello and welcome from Minnesota.
Either go online to all the free quilt sites or go to your public library. You can browse to your heart's content! I'm sure you'll find a quilt...or 2 that will catch your eye!
Have fun!

Hi and welcome from Sunny Australia.

Hello and welcome from the UK! I was in the same frame of mind when I bought my first lot of fabric. Couldn't resist and then couldn't find the courage to cut it. All sorts of excuses. Take a deep breath - remember, it's only fabric - not open heart surgery - and enjoy yourself - whatever pattern you decide on will be wonderful because you made it. And there will be lots of support and encouragement here when you feel you need it. Don't be shy. :thumbup:

I did the same - got myself all geared up, then months passed. The first cut is the hardest, and it gets easier every time after that! I'd suggest a rail fence - simple strips, always looks fabulous. I used Old Red Barn Co's tutorials as part of a quiltalong, Dana's instructions are very clean but you'll have to fish through her posts to get at all the steps. Step 1 is here if you want it: http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/200...ng-week-1.html

If you do decide on a log cabin block this is the link to some very clear instructions that I used to sew my first one. http://middyjane.wordpress.com/2010/...g-cabin-quilt/

My first quilt was a log cabin, but I was taking a class, so I had advise all the way.

I find if I just do the first step and not get too focused on the rest I do better. I say to self...self let's just figure out this cutting board and see if I can cut a straight line!

I live in Indianapolis, IN

Welcome from Washington state. Just jump in with both feet, don't worry we won't let you drown. There are many quilters here who will give you all the help you will need. Happy Quilting!!

Hi and welcome from N Texas!

Just jump in...when your ready, start small and simple. one block at a time. oh and just like a carpenter measure twice and cut once.. Welcome from South Carolina Happy Quilting

Try a small project like a baby size quilt. Cut the squares just do it. You will then take the mystery out of quilting and realize it's just fun to do and no matter what you end up making its yours and it will be beautiful.

Welcome from Virginia, Maybe go to your library and check out all the books they have there. It gives alot of good ideas. This board here is also very good for ideas. But it is also bad for getting any sewing done. Because you will spend all your free time on here!!!! Best of luck with any project you start. Don't take on any giant project at first. Something small, maybe a table runner, pillow, hot-pads, wall hanging. Hang in there, and be very careful with the rotary cutter...

You'll find lots of help and support here! Welcome from Mississippi!

Welcome from Virginia

Join a swap for just one block. Some swaps ask you experience level, and you can say "beginner"! It will provide you a deadline and get you out of the "will do someday" mode and help you move into "doing now!" :-)

I agree that the getting started is the hardest part. I'm not actually quilting today. I'm trying to get motivated to make my girls' Easter dresses. I have to say that this quilting community seems to be one of the very nicest of folks around:)

Welcome from Ireland

welcome!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Jump in with both feet! You can do it :thumbup:

I agree, try a 9 patch.

Welcome from Michigan~

Welcome to the board from Southern California!
You can do it!!!!

Hi there and welcome to the quilting board from Florida. If you have questions don't hesitate ask. Good luck. :):):)

Welcome from Michigan.:)

Welcome from New York.... If you are confused... you've come to the right place. If you have a question about anything at all... Just post it here... You will have an answer almost immediately!!!

This is the best quilting place to be.

Watch some of the beginner videos on YouTube, that'll help you feel more comfortable. I always like to see a thing being done, plus you can hit replay.

I got great advice when I started, and that was to start off small so you won't get discouraged or overwhelmed. You might want to begin with some "charm squares", they are pre-cut and color matched. You will learn to do a true 1/4 seam, how to press the seams correctly and get a finished product sooner. Placemats are a great beginner project. We all started at the same place you are at now!
Enjoy, and welcome to the board.

From Hendersonville NC in the Blue Ridge Mtns. where we luckily still have some great quilt shops !