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09-28-2011, 06:21 AM

#21

patdesign

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Try a few 5 inch charm packs and just make a quilt of small squares, because they are all coordinated, it is easy to get started and end with so9mething you will love.:)

09-28-2011, 07:22 AM

#22

pocoellie

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Great advice for a first quilt.

ScoutingSquirrel-a 4 patch posie would look beautiful with florals, also you could just do 8" squares, then maybe an inch sashing between.

09-28-2011, 08:51 AM

#23

lollygagging

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Quote:

Originally Posted by patski

log cabin is also a good start

This was my first quilt and I found it very easy to do and very rewarding in the end. I wish you many years of happy quilting.

09-28-2011, 10:35 AM

#24

karate lady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

I always recommend Rail Fence for a first quilt. It requires learning the basics, but is very forgiving of mistakes. Plus it ends up looking much more complicated than it actually is.

Here's a website to get you started:
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...nce-links.html

Also, Google "rail fence quilt" and then click on images to see real-life examples of this pattern.

I agree with this. It was my first pieced quilt and while it takes a little time, it is a great first quilt.

09-28-2011, 11:17 AM

#25

Bren

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Go to the home page and do a search on beginner's quilts. You will find lots of info and tips there.

09-28-2011, 11:33 AM

#26

BarbZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristin in ME

For a first quilt, I would say to avoid triangles or curved edges- use a pattern that only has straight lines and right angles. Also, avoid teeny, tiny pieces. Save the more complicated patterns for when you've gotten familiar with the basics of putting a quilt together.

VERY GOOD ADVICE!!!!!!

09-28-2011, 11:35 AM

#27

BarbZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lisainmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zhillslady

I love the magic tile and it's beautiful in so many colors. The hole in one is nice also. Here's what both look like.

I love that magic tile quilt!! I am going to find that pattern!!

those are really nice patterns and what gorgeous colors. Is the black line fabric something special to buy or do you cut narrow strips. This is a neat idea.

09-28-2011, 02:10 PM

#28

CircleSquare

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My recommendation for a first quilt is a Trip Around The World with 5" squares. Let me find a pic.
Ann

Scrap Quilt from Quiltville

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from Eleanor Burns Quilt In A Day

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09-28-2011, 04:00 PM

#29

LindaM49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CircleSquare

My recommendation for a first quilt is a Trip Around The World with 5" squares. Let me find a pic.
Ann

I LOVE the colors in the Trip Around The World. And I was just looking at Eleanor Burns' website. I keep forgetting about her...lol. I see her fabric is only $5.00/yd. I'll have to spend more time on her site checking things out.

09-28-2011, 04:16 PM

#30

millivanillisask

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Wow I love your Magic Tiles, I did do one but moved before I finished, so lost the help of my teacher, and thought I put it together wrong because the grout from block to block didn't line up.
You are very talented, TFS.