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03-15-2011, 05:59 AM

#71

DeniseP

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Posts: 529

Welcome from Maine! If you're ever bored take a trip up to Maine and visit Marden's for fabric. Most of it is $2.99 although the prices have been going up lately. The closest one to you is in Sanford. I love Marden's and never leave without buying at least one piece of fabric. You're going to love this board.

03-15-2011, 06:07 AM

#72

bigsister63

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Ohio

Posts: 2,148

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickshelia

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.

Take a class!!!!!!!!!!! I know that there are a lot of self-taught quilters on this board but you will so much QUICKLY by taking class. You will get basic and correct techniques (no quilt police) and then you can expand from there. I really believe in getting knowledge from others instead of learning by my mistakes.

03-15-2011, 06:10 AM

#73

kraftykimberly

Senior Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: South Carolina

Posts: 722

You-tube is your friend. You will find tons of how-to videos on everything from cutting fabric to binding a quilt and all things in between. Have fun with the learning process !!

03-15-2011, 06:14 AM

#74

wildfire

Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: daytona beach

Posts: 37

hi welcome from fl.self taught here

03-15-2011, 06:25 AM

#75

EagarBeez

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2009

Posts: 1,646

I would start small, something easy like I did. A basic block pattern like I do. I did make a quillo quilt as my first, but, I did it all by hand and it was quite a project.
Also remember to sew seams 1/4 inch, some prefer scant 1/4 but, it's difficult for some
and most importantly is to enjoy yourself and what your doing

03-15-2011, 06:48 AM

#76

Dee G

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Connecticut

Posts: 1,312

Welcome fromt CT and keep reading the board. I am a newbee at quilting and have picked up some great tips. A lot of wonderful people here who are very generous in sharing!

03-15-2011, 07:18 AM

#77

Homemother

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Pennsylvania

Posts: 2,085

You can find it on Amazon for $9.04! Bargain! Have fun quilting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoriAmD

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

03-15-2011, 07:22 AM

#78

pollym44

Super Member

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Natchez, Ms

Posts: 1,482

Hi from Natchez, Ms. Try strings, log cabins or 4 patch. Just jump in and do it. You will amaze yourself. There's always a lot of help here whatever you try. Happy Quilting!! :thumbup: