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I suggest starting with a beginnger quilt class at a LQS or college continuing education department. That's what I did, starting with a T-shirt quilt, with a great instructor and fun fellow beginners.
I had no idea I would like quilting when I started, but, like others, I got hooked! |
If you are talking about "starting to quilt"
Start with something no larger than a crib size or lap quilt because: The odds of finishing it are better It's big enough to be useful One won't have a lot of money tied up in materials - just in case you decide this isn't as much fun as you thought it might be |
Originally Posted by leatheflea
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. |
take a deep breath, and be sure you have dark choclate in the fridge. then just do it ! actually this works for everything.
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And the beautiful people! They put a smile on my face! Thanks for that! A big hug! PS: The first ... You must lose the fear! We all did something wrong the first time! The second comes out better! And the third ... we're on the road! A big hug! |
Hey I thought this was a 12 step program![/quote]
Yes, it is a 12 Step Program. You drive to your favorite fabric shop and park 12 steps away from the front door. :D |
Originally Posted by JENNR8R
Originally Posted by morningstar
I need to know where to start?
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Well, you forgot some details:
3a Buy fabric. 3b Prewash fabric 3c Press fabric 5b Realize that you sewn two pieces wrong sides together and rip it. 5c Resew them 5d Press the top Bingo, we are a 12-step program. lol |
Originally Posted by JoyMar
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Well, you forgot some details:
3a Buy fabric. 3b Prewash fabric 3c Press fabric 5b Realize that you sewn two pieces wrong sides together and rip it. 5c Resew them 5d Press the top Bingo, we are a 12-step program. lol |
Originally Posted by Leota
Originally Posted by JoyMar
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Well, you forgot some details:
3a Buy fabric. 3b Prewash fabric 3c Press fabric 5b Realize that you sewn two pieces wrong sides together and rip it. 5c Resew them 5d Press the top Bingo, we are a 12-step program. lol :-D :-D :-D Just to much fun, I don't want it to end.........,which explains all of the UFO's around here. I never let them end. :roll: |
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