Hello! I'm a complete Newbie..but I'm very excited!
06-17-2010, 04:38 PM
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Location: Minnesota
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Hello everyone! I have never quilted ever in my 23 years but i'm really interested in it! I took a basic class through Joann Fabrics and got hooked..after making 1 block :) I'm going to be attempting my first project soon and I'm hoping it turns out ok!
I don't really understand the lingo a whole lot and any simple very easy pattens you can suggest would be great to get me started and more experienced.
As I've been reading posts here and looking at pictures I'm wondering how do you do that fancy stitching on the top and back of the quilt when it's done..i'm assuming? It seems complicated :/
Thanks for reading and any help/encouragement is appreciated :)
I don't really understand the lingo a whole lot and any simple very easy pattens you can suggest would be great to get me started and more experienced.
As I've been reading posts here and looking at pictures I'm wondering how do you do that fancy stitching on the top and back of the quilt when it's done..i'm assuming? It seems complicated :/
Thanks for reading and any help/encouragement is appreciated :)
06-17-2010, 04:56 PM
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Location: Belle Isle, Florida
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Welcome to the world of quilting! We're so glad you're here! There is lots to discover which is the fun part. If you need some practice, start with Blocks of the Month. They are a great way to stretch your quilting wings and get the hang of everything.
Once you get something together to quilt, you can use those "fancy stiches" you talk about. You might be talking about Free Motion Quilting. Google that and find out. There are tons of tutorials. But even a beginner quilter can stitch a quilt. There are plenty of beginner ways to do it and they look awesome!
Above all, have fun!
Once you get something together to quilt, you can use those "fancy stiches" you talk about. You might be talking about Free Motion Quilting. Google that and find out. There are tons of tutorials. But even a beginner quilter can stitch a quilt. There are plenty of beginner ways to do it and they look awesome!
Above all, have fun!
06-17-2010, 05:09 PM
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Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome to the board from Wisconsin! You will love it here...so much good info. You can go to allpeoplequilt.com for some simple free quilt patterns. I also like the magazines "quickQuilts" and :"quilts and More".
06-17-2010, 05:40 PM
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Hello and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Glad you joined us :lol:
Ask many questions , use the search button on the top and soon you will learn a while lot :wink:
The most important thing to remember is have fun :thumbup:
Ask many questions , use the search button on the top and soon you will learn a while lot :wink:
The most important thing to remember is have fun :thumbup:
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