lesliedale

First, Happy New Year to you all! My name is Leslie and I have been lurking for a few months, but thought I would start the year by properly introducing myself. I am a newbie quilter, so new that I haven't even made a real quilt yet. (I don't count the Patchwork squares I sewed together willy-nilly 38 years ago!) So, if anyone out there could suggest a good basic quilting book and basic quilters tools that would help me get started it would be much appreciated! I would also like to take a class, but the classes seem to focus on making a specific quilt whereas I would like basic instruction on techniques, types of quilts, tools, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice, suggestions, tips.
Happy quilting,
Leslie

Sadiemae

Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

np3

I have been sewing and quilting since the 7th grade and I now have grandchildren! I still refer to my favorite quilting book.

Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting. You can find it on Amazon.com and JoAnn's sometimes has it.

Welcome from California!

Cyn

Welcome from NC!

lauriejo

Welcome from NE Ohio, I'm in almost the same boat as you so I will be interested to hear the answers.

Japonica

Welcome from another Washington...PA!!!!

You will love it here!

littlehud

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here. I got the Dummies Guide to Quilting when I started but I learned more here than from the book.

ann clare

Welcome from Ireland

Shelley

Welcome from central WA, near Grand Coulee Dam!

Kitsie

Welcome from up the pike in Ridgefield! My advise is to find a simple little pattern, go to Craft Warehouse on Mill Plain and pick out fabric. The gals there will be a big help. And, yes, there are many good "how-to" books out there. Check the library!

Welcome!