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Hi, I'm new to this site and quilting as well! Loving some of the photos of people's projects on here. If I can eventually produce a quilt half as good I will be more than pleased : ) PS I'm from Hastings UK.

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Hi, welcome from Romsey in Hampshire, yes in the UK too. I've been a member for some while and the Board has really expanded my quilting knowledge and is a wonderful sounding board for ideas. Hope you enjoy it too!

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I bought my first quilting magazine yesterday, Love Patchwork and Quilting sold here in the UK. I found the projects amazing but a little difficult for someone who has never quilted before. Any suggestions for a first time quilting project??? Maybe a baby quilt??? Not really sure where to begin. I will check out YouTube for quilting tutorials, but I would love to hear any of your suggestions. I'm open to any tips and advice.

Hi Sarahelloyd. Someone else from the UK too! I'm totally new to quilting. I've been doing quite a bit of reading up on it but that is as far as I have got so far!!!! I would be very grateful for any tips and advice you can give me. Also online shops that sell cheap material and quilting tools, if you happen to know of any.

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Hello from Georgia, and while I lived overseas for years I traveled many places in the UK. Had friends in various places so got to enjoy the out of the "tourist" thingy. I noticed the post within that mentioned having subscribed to the magazine.It is a good one. As to the question of what to start with, my I suggest simple square type blocks, or nine patch type baby quilts,or even just a small piece that can be used as a table top under a lamp,or table mat for tea time? The main thing is to focus on each step as a "growing thing", and not the mistakes or telling yourself "but it isn't good like others. Tell yourself something positive each time you cut,stitch or whatever.The main point is always to have fun and enjoy it, if not, then it is a job/chore.That is a big enemy that destroys..and then one gives up.

Hi Jitterbug from Georgia. Thanks for the advice, I was thinking of making a quilted cushion cover which I am hoping will
be an easy first project. I haven't subscribed to the magazine as yet I picked up a copy at the supermarket the other
day. I also picked up another a few days later called Pretty Patches that I thought was a bit easier to understand (being a newbie to this quilting) it gave you symbols for the capability of the project 1 cotton reel for an easy project and 5 cotton reels for an advanced project. I've been looking on Ebay and they sell the fat quarters and the fabric charm packs that might be a good idea to start with. I will let you know when I complete my first project....

Hi again BettyBumble...it is good to start with the easier projects so as not to get discouraged and feel you "can't" do it. That becomes an enemy in the mind to put up the boulder, when in reality you will be able to do it and much more.I have some links in my computer files that I will look for later and post them back to you that can help you search out patterns, methods to help. There are so many blogs and places on the internet that you wouldn't have to even subscribe to magazines. So, give me a little time and I will post back a few places for you to search. See you later.

Here's one link, I'm having problems with my computer today for some reason, anyway,so direct links are giving me problems and editing as well. Anyway,searching on the web/internet and this board offers so many ideas and tips that truly help. Try the searching on the section of the board named Main. You will find so much to help you. If you have questions on how to/or anything, just ask on there. People are so nice,eager to help each other.....http://www.sewdelicious.com.au/2012/...beginners.html Good luck!

You will have to put that into your internet search engine, another one is quilting.about. com. Or simply type in word learn to quilt. You'll find many ways, projects. Still, search here on the forums...great place to learn.

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