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Ladyehawk 09-01-2016 10:59 AM

Hi, New Here
 
Hi,

I'm new to this forum and I'm just getting back into quilting after quite a few years. I'm excited about making my quilting comeback......I've made a few table runners and a few applique pieces. I'm ready to tackle my first quilt. It's a small one, but it's an actual quilt, not just blocks and odd pieces.....any advice or encouragement would be most welcome.......

Thanks
Ladyhawk

cathyvv 09-01-2016 11:12 AM

Welcome, Ladyhawk! You will enjoy this forum. You can find lots of info on this site, and folks are always willing to help.

Advice for a first quilt - keep it simple, focus on basics, accept that you will make mistakes and don't negatively compare your work to anyone elses. What makes a quilt beautiful is the amount of love that we put into them as we construct them.

Again, welcome!

letawellman 09-01-2016 11:21 AM

Other advice for a first quilt - make a lap/crib sized quilt first, then a twin, and so on. That way it won't be so overwhelming.

Jingle 09-01-2016 11:34 AM

Get some good quilt books.
Welcome to the board,

gramajo 09-01-2016 12:04 PM

Welcome to QB. Everyone is always so supportive and willing to help. Be sure to show us your first quilt (and the rest that come after).

QuiltnNan 09-01-2016 12:05 PM

Welcome to the QB. This is the place to learn and ask questions... you can do it!

redstilettos 09-01-2016 12:13 PM

Welcome "back", and enjoy yourself! You will find a wealth of "FREE" information here from many who have tons more experience than me! :)

Ladyehawk 09-01-2016 02:50 PM

Thanks everyone !
I'm very excited to get back into it. My first quilt will be a small one.....teacup applique. I forgot how much fun it was choosing the fabrics for the teacups.......I've already gone over the pattern and it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure it will all come back to me once I start again.

Tartan 09-01-2016 02:53 PM

​Welcome from Ontario, Canada.

tessagin 09-01-2016 02:53 PM

Welcome and ditto. No quilt police here!

Originally Posted by letawellman (Post 7642456)
Other advice for a first quilt - make a lap/crib sized quilt first, then a twin, and so on. That way it won't be so overwhelming.



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