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#1
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Join Date: May 2011
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I am brand new to quliting. I do have a brother machine and want to make an easy quilt for our bed. Would it be best for me to take a class first? We do have a cute little shop here in town. For a fee of 40.00 plus materials. Does this sound reasonable?
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IMHO $40 is very reasonable for a beginners bed quilt class. Am blessed that our LQS has free classes for a few quilts each year, although we pay for fabric, etc. Yes you can learn from books & other sources but I found it much easier to have someone show/explain a technique. It's also a good way to connect with other quilters in your area.
#5
If you have never quilted before, I would start with something smaller like a placemat or wall hanging. Everyone does not conquer cutting accurately & need for exact 1/4" seams at 1st. You don't want to mess up & waste material when you start your bed quilt.
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Originally Posted by orcalover
I am brand new to quliting. I do have a brother machine and want to make an easy quilt for our bed. Would it be best for me to take a class first? We do have a cute little shop here in town. For a fee of 40.00 plus materials. Does this sound reasonable?
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Conway, SC
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The cost is reasonable, but meeting other new quilters like yourself is priceless. Also with the demands of home and work, going to a class is doing something for just you without any interruptions. Enjoy and meet new friends.
#9
I think taking a class is a great idea and the price is certainly fair. I'd also suggest joining a local quilt guild that welcomes beginners. Like the board here, you will always have people ready to give aid, assistance and sometimes act as quilt police, but just ignore the latter. Guilds also tend to have days when the member get together and sew, workshops with popular teachers and usually bring in speakers that can be inspirational and bring some novel ideas.
#10
Originally Posted by Karen Morey
The cost is reasonable, but meeting other new quilters like yourself is priceless. Also with the demands of home and work, going to a class is doing something for just you without any interruptions. Enjoy and meet new friends.
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