My niece wants to learn!
#1
My niece wants to learn!
I made both of my nieces a Jelly Roll Race quilt to cuddle under while watching TV. My oldest niece who is 13, asked me how long it took to make the quilt. I told her the truth, that it takes me longer because I work on quilts when I can but it didn't take all that much time total. She asked me if I would show her how to do it! I am so excited!
I have to take her fabric shopping and I have to decide what kind of machine to get her. I am not going to make her learn on a vintage mechanical machine but, she isn't getting a Bernina or a Pfaff either! I think for starting out piecing a Brother with needle up/down and thread cutter with a few decorative stitches will be just fine for her.
I'm thinking rail fence for her first quilt.
I have to take her fabric shopping and I have to decide what kind of machine to get her. I am not going to make her learn on a vintage mechanical machine but, she isn't getting a Bernina or a Pfaff either! I think for starting out piecing a Brother with needle up/down and thread cutter with a few decorative stitches will be just fine for her.
I'm thinking rail fence for her first quilt.
#2
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I think that is a nice easy pattern to learn on or you could try Warm Wishes another easy pattern. Have fun teaching your niece to quilt I am sure you will both have a great time. Please show us when she has finished.
#4
Now's the time to buy an entry-level sewing machine. Our local JoAnn's and Hancock Fabrics both have Janomes on sale for less than $100. Congratulations to you for taking the time to teach your niece a hobby that will last her a lifetime.
#7
Actually, learning on a vintage machine might be a good way to go. They're practically indestructible, are simpler than many more modern machines, and usually have a better stitch. Plus many of them have a nice cabinet so the machine bed is flat with the cabinet, giving a better work space. It's wonderful that your niece wants to learn.
#8
I made both of my nieces a Jelly Roll Race quilt to cuddle under while watching TV. My oldest niece who is 13, asked me how long it took to make the quilt. I told her the truth, that it takes me longer because I work on quilts when I can but it didn't take all that much time total. She asked me if I would show her how to do it! I am so excited!
I have to take her fabric shopping and I have to decide what kind of machine to get her. I am not going to make her learn on a vintage mechanical machine but, she isn't getting a Bernina or a Pfaff either! I think for starting out piecing a Brother with needle up/down and thread cutter with a few decorative stitches will be just fine for her.
I'm thinking rail fence for her first quilt.
I have to take her fabric shopping and I have to decide what kind of machine to get her. I am not going to make her learn on a vintage mechanical machine but, she isn't getting a Bernina or a Pfaff either! I think for starting out piecing a Brother with needle up/down and thread cutter with a few decorative stitches will be just fine for her.
I'm thinking rail fence for her first quilt.
Sounds like a plan. I wish I had needle down on mine.
#9
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I am with Dunster about learning on a vintage machine, if you have one. If she is just learning at this point, the needle up/down feature is not a mega deal and the weight of one of the older machines will keep it from running around the table. A nice even stitch is better to learn with than the bells and whistles of a lesser quality machine.
#10
I know what you ladies mean about learning on a vintage machine, I started her sewing on a vintage Singer I took over to her house a couple years ago. She has also sewn on my Pfaff and has used my serger when we were making duvet covers for her brothers last fall so she isn't a machine newbie, she's new to quilting and I want her to enjoy the process as much as possible; I think a machine with a few bells will make it more enjoyable for her. Another plus is it will be HER machine and her responsibility to care for it. I think I will take her with me to shop for one.
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