Patterns for New Quilter, that has never sewed
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#31
FroggyinTexas , 02-02-2015 07:06 PM
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04-18-2020After teaching her basic sewing machine skills, I would teach her a four patch, have her put a border on three sides of each block and then set them together. That way she has to match fewer seams, but gets the experience of sewing straight seams, matching them, pressing them, etc. Keep it simple so she will experience sweet success as soon as possible. froggyintexas
#32
One that comes to mind for me is the Turning Twenty.https://www.google.com/search?q=turn...w&ved=0CDwQsAQ
Here is one I made
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Here is one I made
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#33
quilttiger , 02-03-2015 03:33 AM
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Yes, a rail fence lap quilt is a great way to introduce a beginner to the wonderful world of quilting! Pretty colors and prints will add to the fun.
#34
I thank all of my Quilting Buddies for their suggestions. I think I will let her come to my house to sew the quilt and see if she likes doing quilting before investing money for supplies. Also, I will have pictures of the Rail Fence, Yellow Brick Road, Boxed Square and One Block Wonder, let her choose. I hope she likes quilting, I need a quilting buddy, plus she works at Hancock's. LOL
#35
When my girls (ages 11 and 13) made their first quilts just before Christmas, the youngest chose all squares, but arranged them into a pattern, the oldest chose to alternate 4 patches with coordinating larger squares. Both turned out really well, and gave them practice matching points.
#36
purplefiend , 02-03-2015 05:40 AM
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Sue
Here's on of my Brick Wall type quilts. https://www.flickr.com/photos/391684...57639978717914Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie
I would try to find a pattern that doesn't require matching seams. A brick fence type pattern comes to mind. A pillow case would be a good first project. It would teach her stitching a straight line to begin with. Also, all the patterns that Jenny Doan shows on YouTube are fairly simple to do. I believe that a useable finished product would encourage a beginner to continue with a new wonderful hobby.Sue
Here's the link to the free pattern.
http://www.thelinusconnection.org/20...cks-quilt.html
Sharon in Texas
one of the Linus Connection's blanketeers
#38
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Basic instructions on how to thread and run the machine, for starters.
Then a fairly easy project - and potholders is NOT on my list.
A pillow case
Pajama pants
Place mats
Table runner
Tote bag
Do you know what her expecations are?
Her aptitude?
Good advice from bearisgray. When I was in my required 7th grade sewing class (required oh so many years ago!), I was advantaged because my mom had already taught me to sew several years before. But I was still required to sew what was called our "gym bag," to hold our tennis shoes, socks, shorts and blouse. It was a simple one-piece creation with a draw-string closure. Perhaps you can do such a first project in which she can carry her sewing items. It will get her comfortable with the machine before have her tackle matching seams and such. Originally Posted by bearisgray
For learning how to sew - my suggestions:Basic instructions on how to thread and run the machine, for starters.
Then a fairly easy project - and potholders is NOT on my list.
A pillow case
Pajama pants
Place mats
Table runner
Tote bag
Do you know what her expecations are?
Her aptitude?
#39
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What pattern would be good to start with, no triangles, please.
I always start my students out with "Rail Fence" they learn the basics (aligning fabric, rotary cut, 1/4" straight stitching) FQs are easy for the beginner to handle. My goal was to teach the basics & get a really good finished lap quilt & if they quilt it you have the sandwich lesson, types of basting & the quilting or tying. Then the binding.Originally Posted by didi
I need your advice, my friend wants to learn to quilt. I thought I might start her out on a lap quilt. Thing is she has never sewed. I guess first I'll have to show her about the sewing machine. What pattern would be good to start with, no triangles, please.
#40
oldtnquiltinglady , 02-03-2015 10:42 AM
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Pennyhal and I are on the same page when it comes to teaching beginners. We could have been looking over each other's shoulders during my two efforts at teaching Texas granddaughters (and others) to sew and quilt. My first year was spent teaching all of them to use the rotary cutter, measure WOF, close the rotary cutter, sew a 1/4" seam with a painter's tape on the sewing machine.
This year was a little more advanced--we used 2-1/2" rolls (I forget what they are called); everyone made a strip quilt, placing them long ways and side ways, or cutting into 2-1/2" squares and sewing them, matching all corners. Needless to say, some of them, found the four matching 2-1/2" squares too hard to deal with. But, all in all, we had a wonderful time, lots of wine, good music, and fun cutting and correcting mistakes.....
This year was a little more advanced--we used 2-1/2" rolls (I forget what they are called); everyone made a strip quilt, placing them long ways and side ways, or cutting into 2-1/2" squares and sewing them, matching all corners. Needless to say, some of them, found the four matching 2-1/2" squares too hard to deal with. But, all in all, we had a wonderful time, lots of wine, good music, and fun cutting and correcting mistakes.....
