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Hi,
I'm Michaela. I'm not 13,it's just my favorite number. I am new to both this forum and to quilting but I'm determined to make a quilt for the bed that I will be sharing with my fiance. It needs to be at least king sized and I have all the measurements for it I just don't know where to start. I do have a few blocks and styles that I already know I want to put on the quilt but I don't know how to get it started and every book that I look at is for machines...I'm just going to do it by hand. Any advice and help is welcomed.

Welcome from Jackie in Southern California

Thank you.

Welcome from Texas! You are a brave woman to start out hand stitching a king-size quilt! There are a few designers who do hand stitching tutes. Jennie Beyer seems to do most of hers by hand. Her designs might be a little complicated, but I'm certain that she does have some instructions on her site. Good luck!
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Thank you so much,I'll definitely check her out. How do I find her?

That's a great idea! Thank you! I think I'll do that. It makes the work less daunting because 9 Patch blocks are pretty simple from what I've seen. Does anyone recommend a certain type of batting to use?

Welcome from Minnesota, Mickey! There are others here who have expertise in hand piecing and could give you any help you might need. Good luck!

Leslie

Hi Michaela, and welcome from Washington! :)

Welcome from Michigan!:)

:) welcome from se TX -- there are hand quilters on this site to help you!!

Welcome from Southern CA. Hope you will find as much inspiration as I do from this site.

Might suggest you go down to your LQS and ask for advice. Making a King size quilt is very difficult for a beginner. I know this because I did the same thing in the mid 80s. Try doing some smaller projects first to get your basic skills developed. Quilting is like any other craft such as knitting or painting, you have to develop skills especially with cutting accurate pieces and sewing an accurate 1/4" seam. If you have had some sewing experience, you will pick up the skills quicker. Good Luck!!

Welcome from Northern Indiana!

Are you planning on piecing by hand or just the quilting by hand? There has been some great advice so far and I also recommend starting with something smaller before jumping into such a huge project. You will find the QB a great source for ideas and advice as you work your way through it. If you want to start with something small I recommend looking at Mystery Quilt #10 by paintmejudy. Its a simple pattern and she gives instructions from small table runner size to a full size quilt.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-...s-t263249.html

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! :)

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome! Nine patch would definitely be easy to do by hand. Wow your first and it's a big quilt! I've done a few by machine and it was hard because of sheer size! You are amazing! Can't wait to see it done. Batting-to me it depends of where you live, warm and natural, if you want ot fluffy use high loft, if you are quilting it yourself that would be cool to hand tie ! Good luck

Welcome from Arizona

I am a new member and also new to quilting. I am also doing my first small scrappy quilt by hand.
I think I will try a 9 patch lap quilt next. Good luck doing s Kingsize quilt! Have Fun!

Yes I plan on doing it all by hand,I don't have a machine and I don't feel like buying one. I feel like more love and care goes into a hand-crafted one than a machine crafted,just my opinion, plus machines mess me up in everything.

Thanks, glad to be here :)

Welcome from MB, pace yourself, don't be afraid to ask questions, we're all on same boat, wanting
to learn from each other.

Welcome from Arizona :)

Welcome from Ohio. When I learned to quilt it was hand piecing and quilting. We used The Sampler Quilt by Diana Leone. There are several classic block patterns in the book and instructions for getting started i.e. measurements for sizes, instructions for all the things you need to know to start out. That Patchwork Place series should have some hand piecing/quilting books they have been around a very long time. You might find some at your library, search catalog for hand piecing. If you have some quilt shops in the area check and see if the offer any hand piecing classes. And if there is a quilt guild in your area check in with them, there may be a group there that could help you learn.
Good luck and hope to see you posting on here too.

Welcome from central Texas! Looking forward to seeing your quilt!