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10-22-2009, 08:09 PM

#31

Darlene loves Chocolates

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Originally Posted by marcia a

split fence rail. I teach this for a class. following book is out of print so author has few left. I'll have to find the book and will let you know what it is. [email protected]

IS THE PATTERN LIKE THIS ONE?

Is it like this?????

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10-22-2009, 08:12 PM

#32

marcia a

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Location: Lindenhurst, IL

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no. If you can give me ten minutes I can hobble to sewing room and get the book name. Hold on. I'll be back. Leg in cast and am using walker. UG

10-22-2009, 08:19 PM

#33

marcia a

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The book is, Quilting for People who Don't have time to quilt.
Marti MIchell

You can Check Amazon too

10-22-2009, 08:40 PM

#34

Hunnib

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Location: Wilmington, NC

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If you're in Wilmington, I would suggest that you take a class at Sewing Circle on Oleander Drive. Give Fran or Andrea a call. When I first started it was a hand quilting class that helped me more than anything.

10-23-2009, 04:33 AM

#35

Pam J

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Location: Kennewick WA

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Check to see if you have a Project Linus group near you. We have many beginner quilters start by joining the group, tying quilts, and then VOILA! they take home a kit that Project Linus puts together and make a top. I've seen several people who knew nothing about quilting end up making a quilt for Project Linus and one for themselves! There is plenty of help with many friendly quilters! :D

10-24-2009, 06:52 AM

#36

Rainbow

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Location: Fayetteville, NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmac

What is the best way to "get started" for a beginner? Does anyone know of any beginner classes near Wilmington or Fayetteville, NC?

I'm from Fayetteville, NC...and Hancock has classes given by Susan once, twice a week....VERY lovely lady that works well with all people. When I retired my dream was to make a quilt...took a class from her - and have not stopped yet. Still keep in touch with her for some of my 'problem children'. Give her a try if interested.

10-26-2009, 05:21 AM

#37

Mousie

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Originally Posted by mimee4

So glad you are joining the ranks of quilter. Welcome from central PA. You are in for great satisfaction as you learn to quilt - by the way, each of us is still learning to quilt.

I agree about the book, by Carol Doak, "Your First Quilting Book, Or It Should Be", and I definitely agree with mimee4:
btw, each of us is still learning to quilt. I love that, bc it is so true. :D

10-26-2009, 07:07 AM

#38

marcia a

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My first quilt ever was a queen drunkards path! If I may say so, I did a pretty good job.

10-26-2009, 08:15 AM

#39

BethAnn

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Location: Myrtle Beach,SC

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I had such the time trying to find a class or a teacher~so what I did (and don't laugh) but I went to YouTube and searched video's on quilting~I found it to be very useful. But I did practice cutting and sewing strips first. I just completed my first quilt. It is for my 3 year old niece.

10-26-2009, 05:30 PM

#40

OR Piecemaker

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Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: Eastern Oregon

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Hi,
It's so exciting to get going. All the advice has been good, so I have only one thing to ad. As you buy a book or two always read all the information in them in addition to the patterns. There is often lots of good information, and soon you'll be a "pro."