Hello from a 75 year od beginner quilter
08-03-2011, 01:50 AM
#76
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 156
If I were just beginning, I would start with a small rectangular piece on the color of your choice, and simply start sewing top,bottom,side and side with strips of coordinating fabrics...what ever you like it's easy, fun, and you see results fast! The best part, is you can stop as small or large as you like!
Oh the name if this technique is "log cabin"...you can also make blocks, starting with a square for the center I might use 2"x2" when do as above ... When you have enough blocks, lay them out on your bed, for placement, (just to see if you like the looks of it), sew the blocks together (usually I do an odd # across and an even # down,ie3 across and 4 down baby quilt. Of course you can pit dashing in between the blocks to widen and lengthen anything! Just remember that you should make ALL the blocks before you begin sewing them together, because the very last thing you want is to HAVE to make another two or three or four or more blocks! (sadly, I have done this! Not too fun, but can't quit now)!!! Hope this helps you! Happy Quilting!
Mary Jo
Oh the name if this technique is "log cabin"...you can also make blocks, starting with a square for the center I might use 2"x2" when do as above ... When you have enough blocks, lay them out on your bed, for placement, (just to see if you like the looks of it), sew the blocks together (usually I do an odd # across and an even # down,ie3 across and 4 down baby quilt. Of course you can pit dashing in between the blocks to widen and lengthen anything! Just remember that you should make ALL the blocks before you begin sewing them together, because the very last thing you want is to HAVE to make another two or three or four or more blocks! (sadly, I have done this! Not too fun, but can't quit now)!!! Hope this helps you! Happy Quilting!
Mary Jo
08-03-2011, 05:00 AM
#79
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 352
Hi Corrine , welcome from Massachusetts. Gather your supplies and jump right in the water is terrific. You will do great. There is lots of support here on the board, if you get stuck or have any questions, someone will be able to help you out. Good luck and most of all have fun!
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