welcome from se TX -- stash building takes time -- I always buy cotton remnants when I go to Joann's (50% off regular price)-- patterns for blocks? this site has many and members provide links to free patterns online, and then there are quilt magazines

welcome from oklahoma

Hi, Holly, and welcome to the board from Iowa. There are a plethora of free patterns on the web on many, many sites (sigh). Just search for free quilt patterns and sit back and enjoy the selections available to you. You will build a stash shortly (smile) and this board will be a fun and educational place for you to hang out and learn. Again, welcome and enjoy the ride.

Hello Holly, and welcome from New Jersey.
"quilterscache.com" is a neat website with a variety of quilt blocks, with instructions to construct.
As far as building a stash, it will come naturally. When I shop for fabric, I'm like a kid in a candy store, I want one of each. I've been making quilts for 12 years, my advice would be to buy fabric needed for the project your working on. Otherwise, you'll end up with more fabric than you'll ever use in your lifetime.

Greetings! Welcome from Minnesota!

Hello and welcome from New York.

Hello All - I can't believe all of the wonderful welcomes I've received in just a few days since joining this marvelous group. Thank you all for making this newbie quilter feel so welcome. And, thanks, too, for the tips on acquiring the start of my stash and for the great pattern Websites. BTW, this is my very first quilted piece - the wall hanging I made in my 6-week quilting class. Hugs, Holly
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Hello, and welcome from Michigan!
Great job on the wall hanging--Thanks for sharing it!

Greetings from N. OK.!

Welcome from Michigan~