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Old 07-16-2010, 06:56 PM
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Hi there, welcome from northern Minnesota!

When I first started quilting I took a class and I learned SO MUCH. I would recommend that to anyone.
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Old 07-16-2010, 06:59 PM
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Hello, and welcome from Missouri.
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Old 07-16-2010, 06:59 PM
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Old 07-16-2010, 07:44 PM
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:30 PM
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Welcome to the QB from Ky. You might want to try looking at your room and match the quilt colors to it.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:39 PM
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Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:50 PM
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Hello and Welcome from Central California :)
A class in beginner is always a nice way to start, kit normally has the pre chosen colors thet coordinate well, can also pick up a book, will help a lot, When picking colors, keep in mind it's easier to coordinate fewer colors, I try to either get all from the same series, so the base colors are the same, or if your going w/pink & purple, make sure the pink has some of the same purple tones in it. (hope that made sense) Good Luck have fun, and remember their are no Quilt Police. :)
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:53 PM
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I would suggest taking a class. Check out community college, local quilt shops, sewing machine dealers. All can tell you what is available in your area.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:56 PM
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The thought I have is that you can choose a fabric from a line of fabrics that you like. In this way there will be fabrics that you know will coordinate and you are not trying to choose from a whole world of fabric. You would be able to choose from that line. I also choose fabrics with some contrast, but I know people who prefer no contrast. This is just a personal preference.

Purchasing a quilt kit can be a good idea if you can find one you like. I enjoy choosing my fabrics and cutting them, so I only buy a few kits.
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:03 PM
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Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!
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