Hello from Eastern Kansas
12-29-2010, 11:05 AM
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Hi, everyone. I'm the mom of three beautiful little girls, ages 6 years, 20 months, and 8 months, with a little boy due in 14 weeks.
I'm a stay-at-home mom, for the most part, and have been looking for a "hobby" so-to-speak to take up, since all the things I used to enjoy doing aren't really an option anymore with so many little ones always running around and needing supervision. :-) I have always enjoyed sewing, though it has been years since I have done anything with it. I've always admired the quilts that I have seen other people make. Not only does it sound like something that I would enjoy doing, but it would also result in some personal gifts for people in my life.
So.... what's my first project? Well.... like I said, I have three little girls and a little boy on the way. Maybe a baby's quilt? My brother-in-law is getting married in May... maybe a gift for them? I also have gotten my soon-to-be sister-in-law in a drawing for next year's Christmas---we have to make a gift next year... so that is an option as well.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks!
-Andrea
I'm a stay-at-home mom, for the most part, and have been looking for a "hobby" so-to-speak to take up, since all the things I used to enjoy doing aren't really an option anymore with so many little ones always running around and needing supervision. :-) I have always enjoyed sewing, though it has been years since I have done anything with it. I've always admired the quilts that I have seen other people make. Not only does it sound like something that I would enjoy doing, but it would also result in some personal gifts for people in my life.
So.... what's my first project? Well.... like I said, I have three little girls and a little boy on the way. Maybe a baby's quilt? My brother-in-law is getting married in May... maybe a gift for them? I also have gotten my soon-to-be sister-in-law in a drawing for next year's Christmas---we have to make a gift next year... so that is an option as well.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks!
-Andrea
12-29-2010, 11:07 AM
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Hi Andrea and welcome from Alaska. I always sewed but did not quilt when I had small children to be looked after. I did not get into quilting until I retired--so my advice is to do what you can when you can and make some gifts--that will bring great pleasure I am sure.
12-29-2010, 11:09 AM
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Thanks. :-) Any suggestions for patterns? I've never quilted before, and am hitting up a lot of sites looking for information on how to get started.... I would be grateful for any suggestions anyone might be able to offer! :-)
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Hello, and welcome from Idaho!
A simple baby quilt would be an awesome place to start.
A simple baby quilt would be an awesome place to start.
12-29-2010, 11:15 AM
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Thank you. Yes, I'm interested to see how I'm going to juggle the challenges of caring for all our little ones and quilting, but it seems like a good outlet for me. Maybe I can even get my oldest daughter interested and we can do a couple projects together. We'll see. :-)
Do you have any suggestions for some easy starter projects for me? All suggestions, from materials to supplies to patterns, are greatly welcomed!
Thanks!
Do you have any suggestions for some easy starter projects for me? All suggestions, from materials to supplies to patterns, are greatly welcomed!
Thanks!
Originally Posted by franie
Hi Andrea and welcome from Alaska. I always sewed but did not quilt when I had small children to be looked after. I did not get into quilting until I retired--so my advice is to do what you can when you can and make some gifts--that will bring great pleasure I am sure.
12-29-2010, 11:30 AM
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Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
A small project to start out with is usually a suggestion.
You can hand piece, it is easy to pick up and put down, portable too.
Or cut out a baby quilt and you will be surprised that sewing 20-30 minutes a day (even split up in 10 or 15 min segments) it doesn't take that long to sew up a simple pattern :D:D:D
A small project to start out with is usually a suggestion.
You can hand piece, it is easy to pick up and put down, portable too.
Or cut out a baby quilt and you will be surprised that sewing 20-30 minutes a day (even split up in 10 or 15 min segments) it doesn't take that long to sew up a simple pattern :D:D:D
12-29-2010, 11:36 AM
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12-29-2010, 11:45 AM
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Hi! Butler isn't too far, considering. LOL. I'm in Paola, KS--about 20 minutes south of Olathe. :-)
Originally Posted by Quiltzilla
Welcome from western Missouri, neighbor! We're over in Butler Missouri.
12-29-2010, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
A small project to start out with is usually a suggestion.
You can hand piece, it is easy to pick up and put down, portable too.
Or cut out a baby quilt and you will be surprised that sewing 20-30 minutes a day (even split up in 10 or 15 min segments) it doesn't take that long to sew up a simple pattern :D:D:D
A small project to start out with is usually a suggestion.
You can hand piece, it is easy to pick up and put down, portable too.
Or cut out a baby quilt and you will be surprised that sewing 20-30 minutes a day (even split up in 10 or 15 min segments) it doesn't take that long to sew up a simple pattern :D:D:D
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