I am trying to teach myself to quilt - BOY, do I need HELP! I have made a baby quilt for our first great grandson, I do have to say, it turned out nice, but had no idea what I was doing!!!! Want to make another one for us, and it is hard to pick out the material I want, there is just so many nice ones! Guess I will have to take my time and think about this! Hope I come to a decision SOON!

You could always buy a kit!

or match the theme and/or colors of the nursery.

There are a lot of panels available along with coordinating fabric available, you might want to try one.

You could choose one focus fabric that you're in LOVE with... and then match others to it. That's what I do.

Yes, I was thinking about that - maybe that's what I will do, till I can have more confidence in myself. Thank You for your input!

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!

Welcome from Texas! Yes, I agree a kit would be good to start with also, you might check around for some quilting classes at some fabric stores!

Welcome!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

Hi there, welcome from northern Minnesota!

When I first started quilting I took a class and I learned SO MUCH. I would recommend that to anyone.

Hello, and welcome from Missouri.

Hello, and welcome from Missouri.

Welcome from Southern Illinois.

Welcome to the QB from Ky. You might want to try looking at your room and match the quilt colors to it.

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.

Hello and Welcome from Central California :)
A class in beginner is always a nice way to start, kit normally has the pre chosen colors thet coordinate well, can also pick up a book, will help a lot, When picking colors, keep in mind it's easier to coordinate fewer colors, I try to either get all from the same series, so the base colors are the same, or if your going w/pink & purple, make sure the pink has some of the same purple tones in it. (hope that made sense) Good Luck have fun, and remember their are no Quilt Police. :)

I would suggest taking a class. Check out community college, local quilt shops, sewing machine dealers. All can tell you what is available in your area.

The thought I have is that you can choose a fabric from a line of fabrics that you like. In this way there will be fabrics that you know will coordinate and you are not trying to choose from a whole world of fabric. You would be able to choose from that line. I also choose fabrics with some contrast, but I know people who prefer no contrast. This is just a personal preference.

Purchasing a quilt kit can be a good idea if you can find one you like. I enjoy choosing my fabrics and cutting them, so I only buy a few kits.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Welcome from the land down under, just what I was going to say, pick a colour that you like and go from there, I am making my third quilt I love red and am making it mostly in red I will post a picture when it is finished. it is for a queen size bed

Welcome from Ireland

Hello and welcome!

Hi there! Welcome from Lexington,KY

Hi and welcome from Virginia. You might want to pick a fabric that goes with the room and just begs you to take it home and then pull some of the colors out of it that appeal to you. That is what I like to do. Jinnie