What's your best advice for a new Quilter?
09-03-2010, 02:38 PM
#41
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 608
I'm fairly new to quilting-haven't completed a quilt yet-and I have learned so much...the first thing that comes to mind is always pre-wash your fabric. I know there are different views on this but I have been handwashing fabric before use and I cannot believe all of the die that comes out! I thought reds were the worst but I am finding blues and greens keep bleeding.
Don't be afraid of the fabric. When I first started I didn't want to cut into new fabric and ruin it but the more I work with it the easier it becomes.
Although I'm listing it last it really is the most important thing to measure and cut accurately.
Good luck and enjoy it. :thumbup:
Don't be afraid of the fabric. When I first started I didn't want to cut into new fabric and ruin it but the more I work with it the easier it becomes.
Although I'm listing it last it really is the most important thing to measure and cut accurately.
Good luck and enjoy it. :thumbup:
09-03-2010, 05:16 PM
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cleveland OH
Posts: 3,220
Originally Posted by bearisgray
There are levels of "beginner" -
If someone has never been exposed to textiles or sewing in any form, basic "vocabulary" would be helpful -
Names of different types of fabrics, weaves, knits, different types of pins, needles, what are selvages and grain lines, what are seam allowances, the difference between pressing and ironing, etc.
If someone has never been exposed to textiles or sewing in any form, basic "vocabulary" would be helpful -
Names of different types of fabrics, weaves, knits, different types of pins, needles, what are selvages and grain lines, what are seam allowances, the difference between pressing and ironing, etc.
09-04-2010, 03:13 AM
#47
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Posts: 2,616
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Take your time. Measure twice or three times, cut once. Press, not iron your fabric. Make friends with your seam ripper. Ask questions, be excited about what you are working on and most of all....HAVE FUN!
09-04-2010, 04:20 AM
#50
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 1,866
Read all you can and go to places where quilts are shown and examine them carefully. If possible find a group you can join. Quilters are sharing people. At least I find them to be that. Read books (library's usually carry a selection of quilt books-or inter-library loan, can get almost any quilt book you want to see.
Then practice, start out with some fairly easy blocks and work your way up. Take classes if there are some in your area. Or purchase some of the video tapes that are out there now. Then be kind to yourself. Don't expect perfection in the first quilt you make, goodness I've quilted for over 40 years and still mess up. Make a wrong cut, or sew a seam that isn't accurate.
Get the best machine you can afford and keep it oiled and cleaned. Then just enjoy the process.
Then practice, start out with some fairly easy blocks and work your way up. Take classes if there are some in your area. Or purchase some of the video tapes that are out there now. Then be kind to yourself. Don't expect perfection in the first quilt you make, goodness I've quilted for over 40 years and still mess up. Make a wrong cut, or sew a seam that isn't accurate.
Get the best machine you can afford and keep it oiled and cleaned. Then just enjoy the process.
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