connie_1936

Sierra, where are located? i'm sure the board will have someone in your area if we knew where that is.

rona thickpenny

try Penny Helgren `s site its great . I found it VERY helpful with lots of tutes on it . to day I learned how to bind a quilt with praire pionts. GREAT. Her vidieos are treffic.I have learned sooooo much from her. Please let us know how you get on .

Kate01

I am self-taught because I was not able to go to classes because of cost and mostly because I am hearing impaired. I bought a book by Eleanor Burns, "Quilt in a Day". She has many different ones out now. The one I bought was for the Log Cabin block quilt. I made it following all of her instructions and it turned out very well, and I also learned enough to continue to make quilts and to learn. I wish I had this board then, but I am still learning and enjoying quilting. Good Luck to you.

LindaZ

Sometimes it's trial and error. Some work, some don't.
Don't give up. Just keep asking questions and the experieced
ones on this board will help you out. Its a challange but fun at the same time.

mmb195152

Don't get discouraged. There's a learning curve, but wanting to learn, and asking questions are HUGE first steps. I have learned lots on my own. The library has TONS of books with patterns, etc. to help cut down costs. Mary

lclang

I took my first quilt to a Worst Quilt Contest and won! Boy, have I learned a lot since then. Keep your first effort so you can see your progress!

SZQ

You NEVER iron your quilt blocks !! Ironing is a back and forth

motion that will distort (stretch ) your blocks. PRESS,PRESS,

pressing is a downward motion that prevents stretching but

flattens the seam. It is important which direction you direct

the seam, this prevents bulk in areas, as bulk would cause

problems getting a needle ( machine or hand quilting ) to pass

through your quilt. HAPPY QUILTING !!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Tweety2911

Ditto on all the information supplied, just wanted to say be patient, follow the great tips and you will be making gorgeous quilts.

gramquilter2

Your LQS may have a customer or someone on staff that can help if you let them know you are hearing impaired. I have taken classes at a shop that has that service.

Rock Lady

Welcome. Know you are going to enjoy your quilting. I have had quilting classes and did belong to a quilt guild. I was told not to "iron" the seams open, but to gently put your iron down on the open seam. If you put your iron down too firmly on the open seam and iron back and forth, it can distort the block. Hope this helps a little. I do not claim to be a professional, but I do keeping trying to learn.