Where do I start?
07-30-2011, 05:55 AM
#21
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Originally Posted by Holice
buy a basic begnner book and work thru the pages. Look for Beginning Quilting by Alex Anderson
You need a progression of instructions to follow.
You need a progression of instructions to follow.
07-30-2011, 05:59 AM
#22
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
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Originally Posted by morningstar
I need to know where to start?
Join a quilt guild in your area. They love to take new members under their wing, they might have inexpensive workshops and they usually have a book "library" that their member donate to.
I would take a beginners class too, if you can. Or even sit down with another quilter if you know one. You will learn more tips and shortcuts in a day that will save you so much time, money and headache in the end. Good luck, stick with it and let us know how it goes.
07-30-2011, 06:02 AM
#25
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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.
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.
Step 3a - wash, dry and iron/press your fabrics before cutting them
Step 7 ... press as you go
07-30-2011, 06:05 AM
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Beaver PA USA
Posts: 1,656
Yep, definately - find the pattern first, then go from there.
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.
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.
07-30-2011, 06:36 AM
#28
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Location: Bobcaygeon,On./ Bonita Springs, Fl
Posts: 1,015
I wondered if there really was a morningstar signed on --because when I joined I was told someone already had the name. Eventually I did get close with my second "n"
left out. Guess I should have joined sooner rather than being a lurker for months.
Thought by this time you would have started some big projects.
left out. Guess I should have joined sooner rather than being a lurker for months.
Thought by this time you would have started some big projects.
Originally Posted by morningstar
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