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08-11-2011, 05:34 PM

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carrieg

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Become friends with your seam ripper!

08-11-2011, 05:40 PM

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BellaBoo

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Buy the best tools you can afford. And use a good quality thin thread for piecing. Starch your fabric before cutting.

08-11-2011, 05:56 PM

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alikat110

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Take a beginner's class

08-11-2011, 06:07 PM

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Susie Quilter

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Even though you will find all kind of projects that you want to do.....finish one at a time until you feel comfortable with the process.

08-11-2011, 06:21 PM

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blueangel

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Start with something like place mats, baby bib etc before you tackle a full size quilt.

08-11-2011, 06:36 PM

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luckylindy333

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phannie1

With all the Newbies joining the board. Most want to learn more and have information.

I was just thinking that it would be a great topic for everyone to give a tip.

Mine would be: Start off on a small project. Wall hanging or baby quilt would be good.

I agree with this, but you have to be excited enough about a project to see it through to the end, too. My first quilt was a king sized bargello that took me a year to make. I saw it through and finally finished it. I was lucky that I had someone egging me on!