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Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
Don't make the same mistake I made when I first started quilting. My first quilt was an easy 9-patch, using only three fabrics. After that, I let a more experienced quilter talk me into a pattern that was clearly beyond my skill level, and I had to buy 20 (yes 20!) different fabrics. My friend said she would help me through the process, but sometimes life takes over, and just as I started the project, she bailed on me. I had such a difficult time trying to finish the quilt that I stuffed the entire project (and fabrics) into the closet. Six years later, I learned enough to finish the quilt, but it didn't bring me the joy I hoped it would.
So, know your comfort and skill level when choosing your next project. Quilting should be fun! I recently struggled to make a easy 9 patch, mostly because I chose flannel and it did all sorts of things I never knew fabric could do. I'm looking to find something that looks sort of manly, geometric and not too fluffy, and not too blocky. Sort of difficult. |
I'm gearing up to make sampler quilt wall hangings for my sewing room - I was originally going to make each one all one block, but then realized this could be a great opportunity to try different blocks. If I really like them, I can make an entire quilt later. If I hate them, well, I just have to make one. ;)
I got a lot of great block ideas from www.quilterscache.com. I've narrowed it down to choices in each block size, and once I test the blocks in my chosen colors on graph paper, my DH is going to help me decide which to go with. Should be entertaining, at least. |
Originally Posted by mizunogirl
Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
Don't make the same mistake I made when I first started quilting. My first quilt was an easy 9-patch, using only three fabrics. After that, I let a more experienced quilter talk me into a pattern that was clearly beyond my skill level, and I had to buy 20 (yes 20!) different fabrics. My friend said she would help me through the process, but sometimes life takes over, and just as I started the project, she bailed on me. I had such a difficult time trying to finish the quilt that I stuffed the entire project (and fabrics) into the closet. Six years later, I learned enough to finish the quilt, but it didn't bring me the joy I hoped it would.
So, know your comfort and skill level when choosing your next project. Quilting should be fun! I recently struggled to make a easy 9 patch, mostly because I chose flannel and it did all sorts of things I never knew fabric could do. I'm looking to find something that looks sort of manly, geometric and not too fluffy, and not too blocky. Sort of difficult. |
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