You can make very simple designs and it won't be hard. I recommend taking a class. It is sew much fun getting together with others and will make it sew much easier for you to begin. Have fun, above all else! Don't stress, it is for you! The older I get, the less complex my quilts have become, I just want to have fun with them.

Hi - one investment that really helps, if you can get one for your machine, is a quarter inch foot, helps keep that seam to a 1/4 inch which lots of quilting calls for. If you cannot have one right now, measure really careful, and use masking tape to give you a guide. These folks on this site are wonderful helpers and before you know it, you will have a square done!!
Linda

I agree with going to quilters cache. I got most of my beginning blocks there and they have good instructions too. You can't go wrong with some of their easy blocks, good luck and remember to have fun.

PS, I have a good assortment of pot holders, different colors and patterns.

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its not as hard as you'd think it would be.

Welcome to the board from Kansas. Start out with something small and easy. There are lots of people on here to help.

Welcome from Illinois!!! Start with a pattern for beginners so you can be successful without alot of stress. You will learn the basics and see how the process works.....you'll be hooked in no time!!!

Just jump in and do it! Ask LOTS of questions.Definitely pick a pattern that doesn't require matching up seams and has pretty big pieces.

I just explained how to make her first quilt to my niece over the phone/ over the Internet using nothing but a straight line stitch, big pieces, and using her computer to print pictures onto material. She got an A in her class from the quilt she made. It was an English/history project on Shakespeare. She used freezer paper to print a picture onto material using her computer printer, then added strips and a border to the squares and finished it off by hand tying it like the the picture above from SharBear.

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Try it. You'll love. You will soon have an addition!

Practice, experiment, and even if you can't sew straight don't give it up.

There are many little gadgets on the market to help you keep a consistent straight line, for example magnets, pads, tape, sewing machine feet, etc.

And start with something SMALL.
When you're comfortable, advance to making a pattern, but begin with your basic squares (any size) then continue to experiment.
Your experiments, practice, and patience will mold you to your expectations.

Good Luck!

Nike, welcome to the board..take a class if at all possible. Or join a guild if there is one in your area. Good luck, don't get discouraged!! It takes time and patience to get started. crafty_linda_b