Good Advice for a Newbie??
08-12-2013, 09:33 AM
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Good Advice for a Newbie??
I'm still relatively new to the world of quilting (and am getting quickly addicted! !) and am working on my first project which is surprisingly coming together quite nicely thus far. Being new to it all and not having anyone really to give me pointers I've learned mostly from blogs and YouTube. I feel like I'm doing a lot the hard way sometimes. What advice do you have or lessons have you learned that have really helped the quilting process??
08-12-2013, 10:13 AM
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I too have learned a lot from blogs and YouTube. I have also got a lot of books to help me to. I also feel like I'm doing thing the hard way, but what I do when I start a quilt pattern I check on the web to see if there is anything I can do to make it easier. If you have a quilt shop you like going to you can always ask them for help. I have four shops that I go to and they have help me a lot. I have taking some classes that have helped also. Good luck
08-12-2013, 11:54 AM
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Welcome from Ontario, Canada. Lessons learned: 1.cut accurately, sew a good 1/4 inch seam, press blocks with starch, square up units if needed. 2.This is supposed to be fun and finished is better than perfect!
08-12-2013, 11:58 AM
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The devil is in the details. Here is what I would recommend:
If it's a new pattern to you, do a trial block to verify your seam allowance, pressing order, and overall size.
Do not use flimsy fabric.
Test your fabric for color fastness and prewash if necessary.
Cut accurately.
Sew a consistent seam.
Press so the seams nest (if possible).
Square up the block.
Measure the top across the center and cut straight borders to that length. Then ease in any difference. (This will keep you from having wavy borders.)
Most importantly, have fun and ask lots of questions in the forums. We are always glad to share our quiltiness.
If it's a new pattern to you, do a trial block to verify your seam allowance, pressing order, and overall size.
Do not use flimsy fabric.
Test your fabric for color fastness and prewash if necessary.
Cut accurately.
Sew a consistent seam.
Press so the seams nest (if possible).
Square up the block.
Measure the top across the center and cut straight borders to that length. Then ease in any difference. (This will keep you from having wavy borders.)
Most importantly, have fun and ask lots of questions in the forums. We are always glad to share our quiltiness.
08-12-2013, 01:09 PM
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I learned the same way, best advice i can give is to find a guild. Local or online. The best part of quilting is the community. Also remember progress not perfection. Also, i learned a lot from the online quilting tv show, The Quilt Show. It is a pay website, but worth it to learn from ricky tims and alex anderson. They have a block of the month that is a great way to learn new skills.
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