Thread: What is your best tip for a complete beginner
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Old 11-21-2013, 02:47 PM
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Pre-wash your fabrics so you won't be heartbroken when you wash your first quilt. Yes, that happened to me after finishing my first quilt which was made in a year-long sampler class at a LQS in CA. This was a loooong time ago when quilts were hand-sewn and hand-quilted. I never made another quilt until quilting arrived at the modern age of rotary cutters, sewing machine sewn seams, and machine quilting. Haven't stopped since.

Buy good equipment. Wonky rotary cutters, non-self-healing cutting mats, and dull scissors will make your life harder.

Take a class at your LQS if at all possible. Keep coming to the Quilting Board and never be afraid to ask a "stupid" question: I can guarantee someone else has the same problem.

Most important: Have fun!
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