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Welcome from WI. Eleanore Burns Log Cabin quilt in a day, is a good beginner.

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Originally Posted by lesliedale

First, Happy New Year to you all! My name is Leslie and I have been lurking for a few months, but thought I would start the year by properly introducing myself. I am a newbie quilter, so new that I haven't even made a real quilt yet. (I don't count the Patchwork squares I sewed together willy-nilly 38 years ago!) So, if anyone out there could suggest a good basic quilting book and basic quilters tools that would help me get started it would be much appreciated! I would also like to take a class, but the classes seem to focus on making a specific quilt whereas I would like basic instruction on techniques, types of quilts, tools, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice, suggestions, tips.
Happy quilting,
Leslie

The easiest beginner quilt book I found, when I started out, was Eleanors Burn's 'Irish Chain Quilts'. She was a teacher for years, so it is natural for her to instruct and educate. I'm sure there are others, I just wanted to share the one that helped me most. Good luck, and post pictures, so we can be helpful and encouraging.

Welcome from Spokane, Wa! I would suggest a beginner class that does a lap size sampler! You learn the basics of using a rotary cutter and mat, seam allowances, how to square up blocks, add borders, binding, etc. They usually only go a few weeks but you really learn the basics. I sewed clothes for years and learned a LOT in my beginner class for quilting. Then gift that quilt to someone special and make sure you put a label on it! DH got mine and he loves it!

Welcome from eastern Washington - out in wheat farm country just west of Spokane!

Hello and welcome from Germany!

Welcome from Wa.
We are close to each other..... I June there is a wonderfull
Shop hop... good way to get to know where all the shop are and what they each cater to...
ConnieF

Welcome from Michigan.

Eleanor Burns is great for beginners. She goes through each step with up close photos. I started with her books.
Extremely easy step by step instructions.

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Welcome from Elma, WA !! This site it soooo full of terrific information. Welcome Aboard !! Happy Quilting.

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Hello Leslie from Reno Nevada, I grew up in Castle Rock WA. by Longview WA

Hi Leslie & welcome from NE PA. I am also a beginner & purchased "THE BETTER HOMES & GARDENS (Complete Guide to) QUILTING" book ($19.95). Believe me, it is the "bible" of quilting. I checked out amazon but was able to purchase it on ebay (new!) for less than $10.00 s/h included. I would wait before going out to buy any "tools" Is there a local quilt shop, quilting group nearby your home ? That would be great because they would be more than helpful to get you started. As far as patterns many are available on line. The snuggle-up, 4 patch, 9 patch is very easy. Good Luck and hope this info is helpful.