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angiecub 07-30-2011 05:55 AM
Originally Posted by Holice
buy a basic begnner book and work thru the pages. Look for Beginning Quilting by Alex Anderson
You need a progression of instructions to follow.
This is a great idea if you are a self starter who likes to work at her own pace. This is how I learned, along with help from my aunt. Taking a beginner class is also a good idea.

Johanna Fritz 07-30-2011 05:59 AM
Originally Posted by morningstar
I need to know where to start?
I got a book from the library on making a simple sampler quilt. That will teach you the basic blocks where you will learn a skill with each one. If you like the book, buy it online, used and start your "library."

Join a quilt guild in your area. They love to take new members under their wing, they might have inexpensive workshops and they usually have a book "library" that their member donate to.

I would take a beginners class too, if you can. Or even sit down with another quilter if you know one. You will learn more tips and shortcuts in a day that will save you so much time, money and headache in the end. Good luck, stick with it and let us know how it goes.

J Carol 07-30-2011 06:02 AM
I agree with most of the above but number one is BUY FABRIC YOU LOVE or you may not finish!!! GOOD LUCK and just begin.

J Carol 07-30-2011 06:02 AM
I agree with most of the above but number one is BUY FABRIC YOU LOVE or you may not finish!!! GOOD LUCK and just begin.

bearisgray 07-30-2011 06:02 AM
Originally Posted by Leota
If you are starting to quilt.
Step 1... find a SIMPLE quilt pattern ... a 9 patch is a very good place to begin. Most beginners needs to start with a 12 inch block
Step 2... decide if you want a "scrappy" - many colors or a "planned" - only certain colors
Step 3... decide on what colors you want in your quilt....
Step 4... Accurately cut out your squares...
Step 5... sew these squares together using 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Step 6 ... post pictures to this board so we can ooo and ahhh over your beautiful creation.

Step 3a - wash, dry and iron/press your fabrics before cutting them

Step 7 ... press as you go

vivoaks 07-30-2011 06:05 AM
Yep, definately - find the pattern first, then go from there.

Originally Posted by Leota
If you are starting to quilt.
Step 1... find a SIMPLE quilt pattern ... a 9 patch is a very good place to begin. Most beginners needs to start with a 12 inch block
Step 2... decide if you want a "scrappy" - many colors or a "planned" - only certain colors
Step 3... decide on what colors you want in your quilt....
Step 4... Accurately cut out your squares...
Step 5... sew these squares together using 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Step 6 ... post pictures to this board so we can ooo and ahhh over your beautiful creation.

debby wicke 07-30-2011 06:31 AM
Start with prayer and everything will come.

Mornigstar 07-30-2011 06:36 AM
I wondered if there really was a morningstar signed on --because when I joined I was told someone already had the name. Eventually I did get close with my second "n"
left out. Guess I should have joined sooner rather than being a lurker for months.
Thought by this time you would have started some big projects.


Originally Posted by morningstar
I need to know where to start?

JENNR8R 07-30-2011 07:03 AM
Originally Posted by morningstar
I need to know where to start?
I started by reading "The Complete Idiots Guide to Quilting" and "Quilting for Dummies."

GramaLaura 07-30-2011 08:00 AM
Lots of advise! Are you ready.....set.....go!!! :thumbup:


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