klgreene

My first quilt was a small sampler so I could try different blocks and designs. To this day I still love samplers. Love everything else too, so it probably wouldn't have matters. Just don't go to big or it might be discouragin.

briansommers

I will make one that has a low loft batting, my hope/theory is that it won't need to have a walking foot because I'll be able to squish it down easier to sew. I'm nervous of the edges puckering.

BettyGee

You will do just fine. A walking foot is a joy to use and when you see the design starting to take shape it brings joy to a quilter's heart. When you feel comfortable try FMQ, it is so much fun and just takes practice like everything else worth doing. Most important point of all is to have fun with your project. Also this board has the most awesome quilters on the planet, there isn't a question or advice you need that you can't find here. Enjoy!!!

BettyGee

You will do just fine. A walking foot is a joy to use and when you see the design starting to take shape it brings joy to a quilter's heart. When you feel comfortable try FMQ, it is so much fun and just takes practice like everything else worth doing. Most important point of all is to have fun with your project. Also this board has the most awesome quilters on the planet, there isn't a question or advice you need that you can't find here. Enjoy!!!

briansommers

ok, I have to bite! what is FMQ?

CorgiNole

FMQ is free motion quilting.

Cheers, K

roadrunr

I would also start with a smaller quilt. If you start with a big quilt, you'll get easily overwhelmed by the size and might not want to finish it, and then where will you be?

briansommers

I think I'm leaning towards a table runner.

I just ordered a 1/4" foot with a guide built right into the foot, I figure anything to help me keep it straight can't be bad!

tooMuchFabric

Think about what yo might want to do with it when it's finished:
table centerpiece
wallhanging
tablecover
lap size
small bed size

When you "feel" how you want to use/display it, you'll get a nice idea of how big you want it to be.
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raedar63

I jumped in with both feet and made a king,lol