Discouraged
03-02-2011, 11:32 AM
#32
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There are quilters of ALL levels on this board and I can tell you that in the beginning, I was angsting over every step in my process. Easy? NOT! There are tons of patterns you can start with. Basic squares and snowballs, 4-patch, 9-patch, triple rail fence, roman stripe, log cabin. Trust me, take it one block and strip at a time, and before long you will chuckle when you re-read this post.
03-02-2011, 11:33 AM
#33
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Don't be discouraged. I suggest the Warm Wishes (free) pattern .... it always turns out perfect. Yes I'm serious
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/d...html?idx=5185_
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/d...html?idx=5185_
Originally Posted by Dmacc502
For weeks I have watched videos, read articles, searched forums, and I am more discouraged than ever. All you quilters make everything sound so easy. I can't find just a simple patch pattern.
03-02-2011, 11:37 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Dmacc502
For weeks I have watched videos, read articles, searched forums, and I am more discouraged than ever. All you quilters make everything sound so easy. I can't find just a simple patch pattern. I don't want stars, diamonds, triangles, just squares. I am getting burned out on all the info and still not knowing anymore than I did when I started. I think I'll just buy a quilt.
Start cutting, YOU CAN DO IT!
03-02-2011, 11:41 AM
#35
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Squares work for me. Don't over-think it. Just grab your fabric and start putting it together. Keep in mind the end goal. To have something warm to snuggle with. You don't need any other agenda.
03-02-2011, 11:42 AM
#36
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Below is a picture of my first quilt. Just simple squares, laid out in a pattern. I didn't use any guides or patterns and totally just learned as I went. Don't get discouraged and give up...find some pretty fabric, cut it in squares and sew it together, DONE! You could even go the route of charm packs with a whole bunch of different fabrics, gives a "controlled scrappy" look -- many fabrics, different prints and looks, but all matching one another. If you make a simple one patch quilt and don't find yourself addicted...well, that's JUST FINE! Not every hobby/craft is for everyone and you will find your thing. But don't give up before you start!
03-02-2011, 11:44 AM
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03-02-2011, 11:56 AM
#39
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oK, Take a deep breath, pic three simple patterns. Close your eyes and pic one and don't look back. That first cut is scary, but just think of the end result. Ignore all of those question in your head,like what if I mess up? What if I don't have enough fabric?, what if I cut it wrong?etc. EVERBODY thinks that & makes those mistakes. Thats part of the learning curve. We will be here every step of the way for you , just ask , and someone will have an answer. Then sandwich that baby and quilt it. If your seams didn't match, ah well, turned a block wrong, been there done that , oh well. You will have made your first and you know what ? You will do the same thing that all of us did. You'll say "next time I will ..........." and then post a picture where we can oooh & aaahhh over it. See, thats easy. :thumbup:
03-02-2011, 12:03 PM
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