Making a patchwork quilt?
 

Hi, New on board.
I am a complete novice and wonder how to make one. How do you make it into a quilt what material for the backing or the inside and how do I do this any advise would be much appraised.

Cotton fabrics; patchwork quilts can be made many ways, to me a good beginner size is 6" squares. Sew the squares together into rows, sew the rows together until top is size you want, measure it, you can buy regular quilting cottons & piece a backing or you can purchase wide backing fabrics ( often 90" - 108" wide) backing & batting need to be a bit larger than the top. There are literally thousands of tutorials, videos to watch to learn the whole process or visit a local quilt shop & take a class.

Welcome!:)

Welcome from Tennessee. You need to check out some you tube videos or stop by a local quilt store. There will be plenty of help here once you get started. Just beware. This hobby is very addictive

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome from Corpus Christi, Tx. Let the addiction begin. Many videos and you may want to start with something small like a placemat or table mat. If you go to Missouri Star Quilt Company website Jenny has videos on how to quilt and different patterns for the beginner. You can pause and go back if you want.

:) welcome from se TX to a new quilter -- this site and its members will be so helpful!!

Welcome from Southern California. I would look for a simple pattern on
https://www.quiltinaday.com/
She has many videos to watch along with simply written instructions. I start out watching her on her TV show and using her books.

"My First Quilt Book" by Carol Doak may be in your public library. Ask around to see if there is a quilting group that meets at a place and time convienent to you. "The art of Machine Piecing" or "Mastering Precision Piecing", both by Sally Collins are priceless for learning. I love thrift stores and always check out the craft book section first, then move on to the sewing patterns and the section where fabric yardage is displayed. The Sally Collins book was highly praised by a speaker who came to our meeting, and I lucked out by finding it in a thrift store that same week. Again, see if it is in your public library system before you decide to buy.
Good luck on your journey and make sure you pack a seam ripper.

Looks like you are getting good advice so I will only add - Welcome from Arizona.

So much information available on line, Kyle. Do some homework and you will be ready to start. Also, can't beat a good basic book on the subject. And the QB is a great place to ask questions. So much knowledge here! Enjoy!

Here's a page of YouTube videos to help you get started:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZdgpQ49xGM

There are many machines and gadgets out there, but remember-- all a quilt is, is three layers (top fabric, some sort of batting, and bottom fabric) held together with stitching. And some are not even stitched... just 'tied'! Watch as many videos as you can find online, because a picture is still worth a thousand words!

Welcome from East Tn.

Hello and welcome from an Iowa girl:)

Hi !! I am quite new aswell. Maybe we can walk through this together. I have to say that I watched a lot of video on you tube, especially the one from Missoury Star company. They are very easy to follow! One small thing that I learn from the beginning...the iron is your friend, but can be your enemy too...so Try to find your perfect way to use it, prss and not stretch fabric. I started with simple squares rows ..so I had to focus on where to press my seams on the back to make everything fit ( one row in one direction the other in the opposite. Even if I know that someone press them open my understanding is that the quilt is more strong if you press them this way ( I think especially if you do blanket ...if you do wall hanging that will not requires the same amount of washing and stressing I guess it is not important.)
Start with something small to try so you can easily finish it. A finished piece will give you confidence to go on and on. These things worked for me...I am learning by myself because I live in a place where I cannot go to lessons...so I hope I didn't say anything wrong. ( in case please correct me)

Have a nice day.
Gerry

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sounds like it's time for you to visit a store and get some fabric. be careful...it's addicting!
welcome from Long Island NY. if you put your town in you avatar, maybe people will close toyou so you can quilt together.
I did that and now have some quilting friends and meeting new ones too. good luck and have fun. oh, and there's no rules in quilting. do what you like and what you want to do. have fun.

Welcome from Canada.. When I 1st started didn't know how or where to learn.. They didn't have all the tutorialson computer so I joined a quilt guild in my area. But ladies had their little groups and I truly felt alone. Parents passed away when I was in my 20's they never had the chance to teach me.. Found a singer sewing machine $10.00 in garage sale, and didn't know how to operate it, had to hunt down instructions on how to thread it.. lolEventually, I took a few classes that cost me to hear the instructor say my thread tension was no good and needed to get a new machine. OMG was I upset. Hung on, kept at it and realized each have their taste, style and I developed my own.. Now, they have you tube like Missouri star quilt company that has excellent you tube and fat quarters shop. Eleanor burns have plenty of books and Cd's designed for the beginner quilter. Always good if can join in with someone but not all have the same quilting habits. Enjoy, don't give up, ask lots of questions, don't be afraid to say in your local quilt shop:"Can someone help me with this?" other customers will be happy to help out.. You might even develop a good friend..

1st need to select the pattern and fabric colors. Might need to ask help from the fabric shop staff.
I work with 2 1/2 strips of fabric, & patterns to match.. Maybe, a book to teach you along. Lots of you tubes.
Any guild in your area? Allow yourself plenty of time to learn, don't get discouraged.. If your finances allow, a workshop or class from your local quilt/fabric shop. Here in Manitoba our municipal gov't offer recreational classes
on sewing/quilting.

Hi there from the heartland of Oklahoma!!!!

Welcome from Manitoba-Canada, much information on youtube is out there to help you learn which wasn't when I 1st started. Missouri quilts company, fat quarter shop.. As for backing can be made a number of ways.. Batting can be made of polar fleece, polyester batting, wool, cotton batting, or even bubble fabric. Some have made rag quilts to start and used 2-3layers of poor quality flannel.. Many options.