Teaching someone to quilt
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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In my opinion, a rail fence is the best pattern to start with. It does not require matching any seams, plus it can look quite complex in spite of being very easy. A 9-patch would be the next step up in difficulty because of the seam-matching required within blocks.
#12
Let her chose 4 or 5 patterns she likes then you chose the one you think would be easiest for her to do the first time out. If it's something she really likes, she's more likely to stay interested.
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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I agree with Prism99 - you find 4 colors which she will love, and there are no corners to match up the big thing is learning to measure twice and cut once. Is she going to machine quilt this or tying it?
#16
My first pattern was a large-ish log cabin. It was really repetitive and allowed me to get into the swing of chain piecing. In my opinion, I'd give her a few "easy" options and let her choose. It's more motivating and "fun" to stick through it when you like the patterns and colors.
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#19
I was just rethinking this...the string quilt would be perfect...she could use all scraps besides the middle piece. She will be totally amazed how it comes together. And also hooked on scrappy quilts.
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