SZQ

My pick is a sampler quilt. That way you learn most all the quilt

techniques at one time.

quiltnchef

You know SZQ is right. A sampler is a great idea.

JudithAnn

Log cabin.

teacherbailey

My project in my beginner quilt class about 25 years ago was a set of oval placemats with a Grandmother's Flower Garden applique in the center of each one. Lots to be learned: hand piecing, applique, set in seams, binding with curves, etc. However....I am not a "placemat person"! Neither was I ready for that beginner class....so I'd recommend what I taught myself on, which was a set of sampler blocks. They never made it into a quilt (YET, ok?) but I learned soooo much more than I did in that class! Oh, and I'm not/never will be a hand piecer either! :)

Sadiemae

I teach a sampler quilt which contain many of the blocks that have been suggested.

Annz

I think a nine patch would be good with some of the patches having s scene or something on them and some solids.

rahaube

I have found that a log cabin pattern is always a good one for beginners. It lends itself well to learning all aspects of quilting and is an easy one to be successful with. It also gives the quilters many options in how the final quilt will look.

Quilting Nana

My first quilt was a log cabin. I think it is great for beginners.
Good luck

Sadiemae

Everyone teaches differently, but I need more than just a single block quilt for a six week class. If people are going to shell out money for a long class of mine I feel they should learn more than just squares and rectangles. I live on a fixed income and have to watch every penny I spend which may influence my thoughts and opinions.

butterflyquilter

My first quilt was a log cabin. I had my daughter do a nine patch when she was 6. Rail Fence is a good one also.