Originally Posted by mizunogirl
Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
Don't make the same mistake I made when I first started quilting. My first quilt was an easy 9-patch, using only three fabrics. After that, I let a more experienced quilter talk me into a pattern that was clearly beyond my skill level, and I had to buy 20 (yes 20!) different fabrics. My friend said she would help me through the process, but sometimes life takes over, and just as I started the project, she bailed on me. I had such a difficult time trying to finish the quilt that I stuffed the entire project (and fabrics) into the closet. Six years later, I learned enough to finish the quilt, but it didn't bring me the joy I hoped it would.
So, know your comfort and skill level when choosing your next project. Quilting should be fun!
Darn 20 fabrics!
I recently struggled to make a easy 9 patch, mostly because I chose flannel and it did all sorts of things I never knew fabric could do.
I'm looking to find something that looks sort of manly, geometric and not too fluffy, and not too blocky. Sort of difficult.
Have you thought about using homespun fabrics? I think they have a manly kind of feel to them.