Thank you everyone for all the amazing advice! I'm really seeing how everyone has a different style. I've got a lot of new ideas on how to start this! I know it's a big quilt for my first quilt- but I like a challenge! I think doing it block by block is an excellent idea! I also cut out a bunch of the smaller colored blocks, just to have them for later. I really appreciate everyone's feedback!
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
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Since most here are not recommending strip piecing, I'm going to assume I saw the wrong quilt block. Can you tell me the name of the quilt itself?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZdgpQ49xGM
There are some really good videos on youtube that show how to cut fabric and for beginners. |
Love the pattern! Looks like it will be fairly quick and easy, even for a beginner. And any time you run into difficulties, all of us are just a question away.
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Originally Posted by mom-6
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Love the pattern! Looks like it will be fairly quick and easy, even for a beginner. And any time you run into difficulties, all of us are just a question away.
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Originally Posted by Helen S
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZdgpQ49xGM
There are some really good videos on youtube that show how to cut fabric and for beginners. |
Love the quilt you picked out! Everyone less has given you their ideas. Just have fun. Don't rush!
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Originally Posted by betsyjohnson
(Post 5299776)
Hi everyone- I just started quilting recently. I used to sew with my mom when I was a kid, but only clothing. I have a quilt picked out as my first quilt that I'm going to make, and I already have all the fabric for it... But I'm already stuck. I know this seems like a very elementary question, but I just need some good tips. I need to cut out 112 pieces of my white fabric for the background, but I can't figure out the best way to cut my fabric! I mean, I can cut 112 pieces individually, but that sounds awful! I can't figure out the best way to fold my fabric to minimize cutting time. I just feel like every time I fold my fabric I'm going to cut it wrong!
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Originally Posted by betsyjohnson
(Post 5299797)
Yes, I do have a rotary cutter and a mat, and two different sized rulers. This is the pattern I'm making:http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1016
It seems like it shouldn't be too bad for a beginner! |
What a great pattern! I'm going to go back and play on that site, since I've never run across it before. I agree with the others; take it slow and easy, cut a little at a time, and you'll be fine.
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