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So many questions...where do I start??

Old 04-05-2012, 07:03 PM
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Connecting Threads has some fabrics on sale right now for $2.78 a yard, I like her fabric and the price is excellent and the service is great too.
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Old 04-05-2012, 07:37 PM
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Hi I would suggest the olfa rotary cutter. I have been quilting for many years and used the same cutter. I admit you do need to sharpen the blade or buy new ones. I prefer the straight handle as I feel more safe with it. How much fabric do you need also what colors. If you e-mail me I may be able to help. [email protected]
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Old 04-05-2012, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nokie View Post
Thank you both so much for your response. I didn't know there was such a thing as quilter's fabric....I will have to look at that for my next project. I keep telling myself I need to finish this one I'm on, along with the other tie quilt I started before I do anything else - then I tell myself...stop that! LOL....I figure if I can read 3 books at once and have several crochet projects going - my quilts will be happy to do the same!
You are definitely hooked. lol. You have come to the right place. I have found a lot of answers here on the board.
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Old 04-05-2012, 08:50 PM
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welcome to the board everyone here is very helpful, i have learned a lot here, Joanns , hobby lobby and hancocks is where i buy my material and they all except coupons, we dont have a LQS where i live close by, but i have been to garage sells and have bought some LQS quality fabric at a very good price
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Old 04-06-2012, 04:31 AM
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I like Fabric.com for really nice cotton fabric. Joann's, Hobby Lobby too. Use coupons. Joann's will take competitors coupons too.
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Old 04-06-2012, 05:06 AM
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Definitely practice with that rotary cutter. Remember you always use them against a ruler, never 'freehand'. They are the best way to get accurate, straight cuts. There is no machine that is going to give you the control you have with a rotary cutter.

Welcome to the world of quilting! Enjoy yourself!
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Old 04-06-2012, 05:27 AM
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One of the best things I did when beginning quilting was find a good beginning rotary cutting classs at a LQS. I was much worth the time and improved my accuracy immediately. The class was not expensive and worth it in the long run. If there is a local guild or group of quilters you can team up with, they will be a wealth of help. You won't want to use every suggestion you are given but you can ferret out the ones that work for you. One thing about quiltlers...they love to share!! Quilting opened up a whole new world for me in many ways. Good luck!
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Old 04-06-2012, 05:51 AM
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One of best things I did for myself is take a beginning rotary cutting class at a LQS. The teacher was very thorough and taught safety, maintenance, and how to cut accurately. I found out some tips that really were great. The class was not expensive and not a long class. However, I found out most of my mistakes in quilting were not in the sewing stage but in the cutting stage. Also, if you can join a local guild or just a group of quilters you will learn a wealth of tips from them. One thing in common with quilters is that they all like to share! Seek them out. It is worth the time.
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Old 04-06-2012, 06:32 AM
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I think everyone has given you sound advice....I want to say "Welcome to the Wonderful World of the Quilting Board!"
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Old 04-06-2012, 07:42 AM
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When fabric is referred as 'quilting fabric' they mean its 100% Cotton. Don't use polyesters, satins, homespuns, corduroys, velveteens or the like unless you are making a Crazy Quilt (not for tossing in the washer). Some 100% cottons are better quality than others. Don't buy any thinsies. Put your hand behind the fabric and see if you can see the outline of your hand. If you can, its too thin. Good cotton has a good 'hand' or feel to it. You'll get the knack in a little while.
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