I am new to the quilting world. I am 26, and bought myself a sewing machine last year to get back into sewing. I was taught to sew at the age of 8 by my great-grandmother but quit sewing around age 12. I having been sewing small things the past year like a set of 8 place mats for my mom who recently bought a new house and wanted a set to match her new kitchen. I also made myself a large square place mat to go in the center of my table. I have just been sewing the basic stuff...hemming pants etc. I have always wanted to quilt, but I don't even have a clue where to start!!! I have all the tools, and I even have some fabric bought that I want to use for a quilt. Now I just need to figure out where to start!! If anyone has any suggestions for a SUPER EASY beginners quilt, I would be thrilled to hear them!

Thank You,
Leona

Welcome from Washington state. You will love this site. I would suggest going to your LQS and ask what they have to offer in the way of either classes or a book. I learned with a Quilt in a Day, Elenor Burns book because there were no teachers nearby. It took longer than a day but it got me started.There are so many easy patterns,one of the gals will come up with one for you.

Welcome, Leona, from central part of Indiana. I PM'd you, check it out. :D

Welcome Leona - you'll get lots of ideas here! For a fist quilt I'd suggest a four-patch, maybe with alternate squares of a favourite fabric. And start small - a lap or crib size so you finish it quick and it gives you a sense of achievement!

K x

Welcome from Southern California. Another easy pattern to start with is "Yellow Brick Road" It is a fat quarter pattern and goes together really fast and easy. There are lots of great beginner patterns. I'm sure that lots of folks here will give you great suggestions.

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!

Another quick and easy quilt is "Turning Twenty". (Uses 20 fat quarters.)

Welcome from NY state :D

Hello there & Welcome, once again, from Washington state!! :D I just know you are going to love this quilting site & all of the people who post here. Stay in touch!! :D :D :D

Thank you everyone for your messages and the great advice!! I am going to look into all of your suggestions. It just started snowing like crazy downtown Seattle where I work, so I am going to position myself in front of the sewing machine when I get home and pretend I am somewhere warm : )

Hi and welcome from Mass.