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I agree with those who say take a class...I started on my own and developed some bad habits...start off with good habits and you won't have to go back and learn it right. Good luck, have fun and welcome from AZ.
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Welcome from Central Texas
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Welcome from Kansas
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Welcome, I'm from Western Massachusetts.
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I have learned so many things from all these fine folks...you will too...welcome from Southern TX.
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I got my FREE start last summer by hooking up with a Project Linus group at a local church. They provided pre-cut scraps, batting, backing, knowledge,and inspiration; I gave my labor, artistry, imagination and enthusiasm. Thanks to inspiration from reading this board every day I now have a huge stash of my own (NOT free by any means!) and just bought a Featherweight sewing machine, from this board. I am now a confirmed quilter for life; cannot afford not to be!
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I agree with Murphy, go to a beginners class and take a rail fence pattern" or something Local quilt shop recomnmends. Some of the beginners classes try to teach everything all at once. they usually are different blocks then put together. You end up with a sampler quilt. I think that is too much to start with, try going for only 1 pattern in lap of twin size. See if you are going to like the process. Buy quality fabrics at LQS not a discount store to start with. Cost it more but if you start small it won't be that much( it will be easier to sew etc).
I started out with rail fence class and I'm glad I did. I took my friend to the Sampler Quilt class for beginners. Some of those blocks were difficult for me after 3yrs. Friend never has finished and does not quilt now. Let us know how you do Welcome |
Welcome from Ohio. Used to live in NH
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Welcome to the board! Everyone here is so helpful that you will learn so much. However, I'd like to recommend a book to you that will teach you everything you need to know. It is Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting. It has wonderful photographs and clear instructions for every step of quilt making. Then, you can ask for clarification if you don't understand the process. Good luck and "get busy" making the quilts you are going to love.
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There are a lot of tutorials on you tube and also on this site. I have learned so much from watching these tutorials. Some of my favorites are on You Tube from the Missouri Quilt Company. Good luck and welcome from East Texas.
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I just started quilting about five years ago----I joined a local quilt guild and learned so much from the ladies there as a different technique or block demonstration was given each month---- taking classes at your quilt store is also great----
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Welcome!
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Welcome to this board, Shiela, you are going to love it and learn a lot as everyone is happy to help. I can't give you much help as I'm pretty new at the art also but there are so many experienced quilters who do beautiful work and I know they'll have some good suggestions. Soon you'll be as accomplished as they are.
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Welcome from Idaho! I joined my local quilt club with little or no experience, boy have I learned a lot from those ladies. They are also some of my best friends now... You will learn techniques that are found in ALL the best books... I have friends who are self taught and they agree, they have learned more from our more experienced quilter friends than they ever learned from a book.
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Welcome from NH
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Hi from Ohio
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Hello. In case you're interested you can register for classes to take while you're there, they have tons! (if it happens to be the one at the Worcester DCU center)
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Find a good website like The quilters Cache that provides you with lots of blocks and charts, buy yourself 1 yd each of three materials that blend with each other and then practice cutting the pieces, sewing and putting a block together.
!st and foremost buy a good beginners quilting book, look at what tools you will need, like a rotary cutter, cutting mat, rulers size 12x24 is a good size, plus a square ruler for cutting and square blocks, pins, etc, I would try a small quilt 1st or maybe a block , practice,practice . Better yet, find someone who quilts who might share her knowledge with you. Warning- it is addicting, so beware. |
Welcome Sheila, try a Turning Twenty. They turn out terrific.
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Welcome from Ireland
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Welcome from Michigan
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Welcome from Washington, Take a begining quilt class you will learn al lot of basic quilting tips, terms, and the reasones why and how quilts are made. You will learn a whole new language! Here your will meet some very talanted people.
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Welcome to the Board from Peoria, AZ. Members are super helpful, the site is great, and the search engine does a really good job. If something about what you are looking for has been posted - using the search feature at the top of the page will find all the links to the subject. When I first stated I bought how-to books and pattern books - then I discovered how much free information and patterns are available using the internet. Oh boy! I should have talked to other quilters about what I needed to have to get started rather than forging "full-steam" ahead on my own. Would have save me some $$$ and eliminated dusty tools that don't get used. Just start with the basics such as cutting mat, rulers, rotary cutters, pins and pin cushion, scissors, fabric, a pattern would be helpful, and a sewing machine and thread.
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See if your city has a quilting group - watch t.v. programs and there are lots of books!!!!
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the best tool I have ever bought is my 1/4 inch sewing foot, mine has a little edge on it that keeps my fabric right on target. You don't have to have a new fancy sewing machine - but boy it is fun LOL
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Welcome from Arizona
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Welcome Shelia from NE Kansas. You got so great advice from mpspeedy. I too have gadgets I will never use. :oops:
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Welcome from Northern CA!!! This is a wonderful hobby\creative outlet. My recomendations for a brand new quilter are: 1. check out some books from the library 2. find a local quilt store and ask questions (and take a class if possible) and 3. when you buy tools, buy only the basics to start, but get the best basics you can afford (watch for coupons at JoAnn's) 4. buy the best fabric you can afford (see number 2) and last , but not least....5. have fun!
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Welcome from Kentucky!
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Another welcome from Illinois. I have only made four quilts so far and my first was from a class. I was so "green" I still felt afraid to start a new quilt on my own., so needed another class. I made one on my own, but the colors aren't right. I am now making my 4th one, and have put two different materials together for an irish chain, and one solid dark red color is heavier than the cream main color, and I am afraid I might not have a prize quilt once again. I think it takes awhile to be confident. But this quilting site has helped me alot.
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Welcome aboard!! This is a great site.... check out the topic where someone asks about everyones' "avatar". Lots of quilts to see and hear about why they were made and how. Great for catching ideas........ then look up the patterns. They will tell you how much fabric you'll need. Have fun!!!
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Welcome, I love this site, I am not here often but great advise is given along with a lot of encouragement.
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I recommend a beginner's class at a fabric sop, Joann's or even an Adult Ed. Class. I tried books and pattern for years without much luck. There are some basic concepts that maKe or break a quilt going together nicely. Books assume you already know them.
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welcome from Oklahoma. be sure to start with some pattern that is easy enough. If you choose something too complicated you might get discouraged. good luck.
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Hello and welcome from Boston, Ma
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Welcome from San Gabriel, California
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welcome from western MA waht part are you from. this is a great board -lots of information and many many helpful friends.
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Hi Sheila. Welcome to the board, I am new here too. I took a class at a LQS a couple of years ago and have been slowly building from that.
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Originally Posted by Jeanne Fauss
Another welcome from Illinois. I have only made four quilts so far and my first was from a class. I was so "green" I still felt afraid to start a new quilt on my own., so needed another class. I made one on my own, but the colors aren't right. I am now making my 4th one, and have put two different materials together for an irish chain, and one solid dark red color is heavier than the cream main color, and I am afraid I might not have a prize quilt once again. I think it takes awhile to be confident. But this quilting site has helped me alot.
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I am also fairly new to quilting and I bought a good book and took one class at a local fabric shop. Practice, practice, practice.
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