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    Old 10-19-2010, 02:57 AM
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    Hello and welcome from Texas! I agree and a beginner quilting class is great for beginners! JoAnn's has some monthly!
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    Old 10-19-2010, 03:27 AM
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    Welcome from Tennessee! I love to paper piece and one of the first classes I took was in paper piecing. Not to scare you off, but I really struggled. I would suggest a nine patch or something along that line - either way, just have fun!
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    Old 10-19-2010, 03:53 AM
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    Welcome! I would try something scrappywith squares, but thats just me.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 04:05 AM
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    Welcome, so glad you joined us. I love paper piecing, but I would definitely NOT recommend it for a beginner. My opinion.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 05:00 AM
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    Welcome from Kansas. I agree that a beginners class is your best bet.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 05:05 AM
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    If you have a good teacher learning paper piecing is fun. I suggest Carol Doak's paper piecing DVD. It's the best way to learn paper piecing on your own. I find it on sale at many online shops.

    http://www.caroldoak.com/store.php
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    Old 10-19-2010, 05:10 AM
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    Hello and welcome from central Alabama. I'm afraid if I had started with paper piecing I would never have completed a quilt. I would start with a simple pattern like a 9-patch or rail fence.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 06:21 AM
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    Welcome.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 06:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by sherrysue
    I am thinking about learning to quilt. Is the paper peicing the way to go when first starting? Any suggestiions. I have never quilted anything before. Just looking for a new hobby, and new friends.
    OMG, DO NOT start with paper piece unless you want to pull out your hair by the roots and your toenails out with plyers! Work up to it. I'm a fan of paper piece, but if you don't pay attention it can be really frustrating. Start with a basic patchwork quilt and see if it's something you like doing before jumping off into the deep end. Good luck tho - give yourself permission to make mistakes and enjoy the journey.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 06:42 AM
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    Hello and Welcome from East TN.
    I am not a fan of pp myself. I prefer scrappy mainly because I don't have time or patience to match up corners and seams. The main objective is that you are doing something that You enjoy. Looking forward to seeing your first project.
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