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10-21-2011, 06:26 AM
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If you want to see if you like that process,you can buy a collection of charms(5" sqs.) and so them together first. Then you don't have to buy mats,rotary cutter,rulers,etc. until your sure you like it.Welcome from Ks.
10-21-2011, 06:29 AM
#12
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Gud suggestion but I already have some spare fabric so wanna use them.Thanks!
Originally Posted by prairiequeen
If you want to see if you like that process,you can buy a collection of charms(5" sqs.) and so them together first. Then you don't have to buy mats,rotary cutter,rulers,etc. until your sure you like it.Welcome from Ks.
10-21-2011, 06:41 AM
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Hi from Ohio. I'm fairly new also and there are great resources on the internet. Just start googling how to make a quilt or free quilt patterns and you'll see lots of things for beginners. Also utube is great for guilting videos.
10-22-2011, 04:11 AM
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Welcome and more welcomes...I find quilting aan addiction...a healthys one...start small and simple. (remember as you sew, that puppy wil get bigger and bigger!). Take lessons whever you find them. Do you have a local quilt shop? Some of them will help you get started free, others for buying your fabic from them. Look for a local quilt quild, THESE LADIES WILL BE A GODSEND TO YOU!!! Welcome to your new passion/addiction. Relax/be crazy and most of all have fun!!!!
10-22-2011, 05:12 AM
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welcome from Ohio! You will learn a lot from this place! I consider myself a "newbie" to quilting but this place has given me the courage to try new things and if I mess up there is always help here! So again I say welcome and the biggest thing I can say to remember with this site - "There are no dumb questions!"
10-22-2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting from Ontario, Canada. You'll find lots of help here on the QB.The first pattern to start with that is easy is a 9 patch block. That is exactly what it sounds like, 9 squares of fabric layed out in a checkerboard pattern and stitched together to form a block. After you do some blocks, you decide how you want to stitch them together to form a quilt top. There is a tutorial on this board on Disappearing 9 patch which shows you how to recut the blocks to form a new pattern if your feeling adventurous.
I am assuming that you have the regular sewing equipment already? If you don't have a sewing machine you can still hand sew a quilt together but it will take you a loooooong time. For quilting today a real time saver is a rotary cutter, ruler and mat. You can start with somthing small like a placemat or tablerunner first to get started. Good luck!
I am assuming that you have the regular sewing equipment already? If you don't have a sewing machine you can still hand sew a quilt together but it will take you a loooooong time. For quilting today a real time saver is a rotary cutter, ruler and mat. You can start with somthing small like a placemat or tablerunner first to get started. Good luck!
10-22-2011, 07:06 AM
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My very favorite quilt book is the Complete Book of Quilting by Better Homes and Gardens. I teach from it and it assumes you are a rank beginner. The pictures explain everything and the text is clear and easy to understand, unlike many other pattern directions. You will like this book. Try to get one on Amazon.com or half.com. Check back in and let us know how you are progressing. In addition, there are tons of quilters on board here who will help you. Good luck and happy quilting.
10-22-2011, 09:01 AM
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I like this book, was my first, very useful still. great investment
Complete Guide to Quilting by Better Homes & Gardens (right now 8 dollars on amazon.com)
I also agree by taking a beginners class at your local LQS or even joanns has them, the teachers can help teach you how to rotary cut properly, and sometimes its easier to learn when you can see it rather than read it
Complete Guide to Quilting by Better Homes & Gardens (right now 8 dollars on amazon.com)
I also agree by taking a beginners class at your local LQS or even joanns has them, the teachers can help teach you how to rotary cut properly, and sometimes its easier to learn when you can see it rather than read it
10-22-2011, 09:53 AM
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Just RUN, as fast as you can! I accidentally got into quilting. Knew I wouldn't like it from the beginning.
Now have completed six quilts and I'm so proud of matching points (You'll find out what that means.)
Seriously, great links and advice on this board!
Now have completed six quilts and I'm so proud of matching points (You'll find out what that means.)
Seriously, great links and advice on this board!
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