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10-27-2014, 06:09 AM
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
Posts: 5,385
Welcome from Louisiana, temporarily in Texas, headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston Wednesday night!
I hope you know how to sew, because to create your own pattern to make your first quilt could be challenging. Some people thrive on challenges. There are many Youtube videos out there to teach you just about anything about quilting. We are all here because we love this hobby and are addicted to fabric.
Happy quilting,
Barb
I hope you know how to sew, because to create your own pattern to make your first quilt could be challenging. Some people thrive on challenges. There are many Youtube videos out there to teach you just about anything about quilting. We are all here because we love this hobby and are addicted to fabric.
Happy quilting,
Barb
10-27-2014, 06:56 AM
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 1,666
Hi from Arkansas-You will make an Awesome quilt & all your family & friends will be after you to make them one. You picked the best hobby in the world!!! This board can be addicting too! So much info here from experienced quilters who love to help newbies! Just ask any questions, you will get a flood of answers that will spark your imagination GO for it
10-27-2014, 10:53 AM
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,340
Welcome to the Board! This is a great place for information/inspiration/recommendation/implementation/preparation/ admiration/appreciation/commendation/approbation. The people here are a never-ending source of ideas and help. The best part? Communication is always done with kindness and no judgment. You will enjoy it here. Please keep us apprised of your progress!
10-27-2014, 07:45 PM
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Saratoga, Arkansas
Posts: 1,909
Welcome, Joyellie. You're lucky to live in Atlanta where there are two big sewing and quilting shows a year. I think you will really enjoy this group of quilters who are so helpful and encouraging. Good luck on your new venture into quilting.
10-28-2014, 01:34 PM
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,203
There's no pattern for the quilt you want to make. I'd suggest something a little easier for your first quilt. Try making a few square in a square blocks, maybe 8-12 blocks. Then see if you want to try making a block four times the size of your square in a square. Remember that each square has a 1/4" seam allowance all around, so the block ends up 1/2" smaller than the block before it's sewn into the quilt.
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