I've done several 'quilts', mostly large applique, and have gotten curious into doing more traditional quilts.

I found several quilting fabrics by Debbie Mumm that I adore, and since they're in groups already, I figured that might be a good way to start. But what's a good pattern for someone just getting their toes wet into traditional quilting?

Thanks!

Browse the blocks here, the ones with 1 pin are the easiest. Border them and you will have a nice quilt :D:D:D

http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

A nice lap quilt would be 4 12" or 10" blocks by 6 blocks. Add borders to get the finished size you would like.

Check out the patterns I put in the Tutorial section. They are very easy :wink:

D9P patch quilts are easy too!!!

Warn Wishes are quick and easy :thumbup: and work great if you have a fabric you want to use for a focus square :wink:

Rail fence is very easy and a very forgiving pattern, even if you make some mistakes, it will still come together for you. Best of luck to you...

My first was a log cabin lap quilt. Rail fence is also a good one.

Anything with just squares or rectangles. When you get into triangles things become more difficult. Irish Chain hasn't been mentioned and it gives you some space to try out some decorative quilting. Make sure to check out any info you can find on strip piecing to make things go easier and smoother. Make sure you have an iron and press seam allowances in opposite directions to make matching corners easier. And I love Rail Fence too. Good luck!

don't get too complicated. select a simple design and let the fabric be the star. Work on accuracy in cutting, piecing and pressing. You will finish it sooner and not become discouraged with complicated seams and blocks. Then graduate up. A simple rail fence can be very attractive.
I have made the Three Little pieces (the square block version in queen size. Turned out very nice and did not take a long time to make.

If you want a star. My first project 27 years ago was an Ohio star.

Here's another vote for the Rail Fence. It's a very simple and forgiving block that looks great all put together. Yellow Brick Road is another simple one, and it is fat quarter friendly.

Enjoy!

Darren

Yellow Brick Road is what I suggest to anyone just starting, using fat quarters is great for new quilters that don't have a lot of fabric. My D-inlaw use it on her first quilt last summer and has now has made several quilts and sewing more then I have time and doing a great job.

Rail fence, 9-patch, yellow brick road, DP9,& warm wishes! Have fun and don't hesitate to ask for help. Everyone just jumps in and is sew friendly!

I was gonna say a nine patch, but I think any with just squares or rectangles!

Another good one is called Just Can't Cut It. This one looks best with one larger focus print. It is all squares and rectangles and the pattern includes several sizes. Have fun!

Yes I agree with SIMPLE block like rail fence or even 4" or 5" squares sewn together.

I think Turning Twenty is excellent for a beginner. Large blocks ,let your fabric to the talking

When I teach beg. I like to used Yellow brick road. You learn cutting, color placement in block as well as quilt and no matter what they all come out nice.

I learned on a nine patch and rail set on point (or is it en pointe?). Anyway, I learned so much on that one quilt! There is a really great pattern in a spiral bound book by M'Liss Rae Hawley called "Make Your First Quilt." It's a sampler and makes a nice sized lap quilt. There are nine different blocks, and I learned a lot on that one too. The quilt is very pretty.

Yellow Brick Road is a good beginner pattern as well

Rail Fence or D9P(Disappearing 9 Patch) for machine piecing and grandmother's garden (hexagons) or tumbling blocks for hand piecing.

I did my first quilt using the "Rag Quilt" pattern. Love it as you quilt as you go and can make it as big as you want.
I did 3 of them. 2 in flannel.
Then I tried paper piecing and did a lap size quilt.
Use cheaper material to practice one block. ( You can get enough variety of blocks together one day to use up in a table runner or tote bag.) Each quilt I do is something new for me and becomes a challenge.
Good luck and have fun!

A nice pattern is the yellow brick road or turning twenty.
Happy Quilting

I agree, the Yellow Brick road is perfect for beginners. They can finish it quickly and really get enthusiastic and feel accomplished about piecing.

My first quilting teacher called the raggedy the "forgiving quilt." It didn't matter if the seams weren't matched, it was forgiving.

Hole in the Barn Door, and Log Cabin are some good choices.

Sharonb, where would I go to find that pattern "Warm Wishes'? I need to make a quilt and I want to show off the rather large print, and am having a terrible time finding a pattern for one. It's going to be a quilt for a man.
Any help?
Thanxs ever so much.
Bev

dkabasketlady,
Where can I get a "Warm Wishes" block pattern?
Thanxs
Bev

I love the idea of a sampler to learn different techniques. Then you can decide for each block if it's a thumbs up - don't really care either way, or a thumbs down. It's OK to do a single block of a pattern you don't care for but imagine having to finish an entire quilt.

I just finished one using the disappearing nine patch. Love
it. Its a little bit more work but the results are great and
it doesn't matter about seams matching up. LOL

amma: please how do I pull up just your tutes? :lol:

Has anyone ever used "Thashings"?

thank you for the site and God bless. Penny

I began with a nine patch, sounds a little boring but believe me you can achieve some wonderful arrangements through good colour choices and pretty fabrics to make a stunning quilt with a simple beginning, especially when it is done on point.

Gal

I used to use trip around the word, (30 + yrs ago.) but i like the diss. 9 ptch.

Yellow Brick Road, Rail Fence, E Z Bricks, 9-Patch, Snowball are all good ones for beginners