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03-13-2011, 06:51 PM

quickshelia

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Massachusetts

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Hi everyone! My name is Sheila and I just joined!

I'm very interested in quilting, although I have no idea where to begin! I know nothing about quilting or where to start!

It would be great if someone could give me some ideas about how to start making a quilt, I would appreciate it!!

Thanks so much!
-Sheila

03-13-2011, 06:52 PM

franie

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Location: SW Iowa

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Find a pattern and buy some fabric. Welcome from Alaska.

03-13-2011, 06:53 PM

Grama Lehr

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Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Welcome from So Cal!!!

03-13-2011, 06:54 PM

Murphy

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Location: Iowa

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Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa. I took a beginners class as my local quilt store (LQS) to just get a feel for it all. We did the rail fence. This is a very easy pattern and one I think you could do on your own (smile). I am sure you can find a free pattern if you good "Rail Fence". Keep us posted on your progress or if we can help.

03-13-2011, 06:54 PM

quickshelia

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I want to make a throw-size quilt, how much fabric do you think i should get?

03-13-2011, 06:57 PM

quickshelia

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Thank you everyone! I'm thinking about taking a class, I'm going to a quilting expo in April, so I hope to learn some things there.

03-13-2011, 07:02 PM

whinnytoo

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Location: Maine

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Welcome from Maine!

03-13-2011, 07:22 PM

Sadiemae

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Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

03-13-2011, 07:24 PM

cny_sewer39

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Location: Temple, TX (Transplanted from New York 2010)

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Hello and welcome from Temple, TX. I haven't taken a quilting class, but I did take a beginner sewing class. Actually I took to classes. Good Luck.

cny_sewer39

03-13-2011, 07:27 PM

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CoriAmD

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Lake Orion, Mich

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Welcome from Michigan! You will love it here - so many friendly and helpful people. And never be afraid to ask questions. We were all beginners at one time.

I highly recommend you go to JoAnn Fabrics (if you have one near you) and buy the book "Quilt with Confidence" by Nancy Zieman. I paid $24.99 for mine. (well worth the price!)
Or you can get it from her web site - www.sewingwithnancy.com