trif

My hint: just have fun!!!! There are nooooo quilt police

sawsan

My hint: use thick cotton (not thin and slidy:( one) ,and follow a project instructions as a good tuturial (step by step) more easlyg

tweetee

I dont wash my fabrics persay....I soak them in the tub in very hot water until the water goes cold, then hang out dripping, doubled over on the washing line so you dont get stretch. This way, your raw edges dont get into a frayed mess by the spinning of the washing line, and you dont get the permanent creases from the spinning cycle. I have never had a problem with my fabrics running or shrinking.

As for batting, I buy the pre srunk stuff. I dont have time to wash that too.

M.I.Late

If you snip off a tiny corner of the fabric on all four corners you can eliminate much of the thread frays and twisting in the washing/drying process (if you choose to prewash)

ann clare

Keep a trash can near your machine.

MadQuilter

Keep a bin for your scraps. Anything less than 1" goes in the trash, small pieces and off cuts go in the scrap bin.

Ditter43

REMEMBER!!!!! Rotary cutters are very sharp!! Get in the habit of closing your cutter before you lay it down each time and watch the placement of your fingers when you cut!!! :-D

oatw13

I agree! If it works for you, then do it!

Ask for advice, but remember the choice is yours alone. Many great inventions were first "mistakes".

Don't be afraid to jump in and get going!

LaurieE

Just remember that you are only human and as a new quilter you will make mistakes. And that's ok.

katier825

How far away is a safe distance? I've always wondered, but never saw an answer.