Advice for a first quilt
#24
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Location: washington
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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.
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.
#26
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.
#27
Originally Posted by lisainmo
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.
#28
My recommendation for a first quilt is a Trip Around The World with 5" squares. Let me find a pic.
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#29
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dillsburg, PA
Posts: 314
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
Ann
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