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01-01-2011, 09:24 AM

lesliedale

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First, Happy New Year to you all! My name is Leslie and I have been lurking for a few months, but thought I would start the year by properly introducing myself. I am a newbie quilter, so new that I haven't even made a real quilt yet. (I don't count the Patchwork squares I sewed together willy-nilly 38 years ago!) So, if anyone out there could suggest a good basic quilting book and basic quilters tools that would help me get started it would be much appreciated! I would also like to take a class, but the classes seem to focus on making a specific quilt whereas I would like basic instruction on techniques, types of quilts, tools, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice, suggestions, tips.
Happy quilting,
Leslie

01-01-2011, 09:24 AM

Sadiemae

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Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

01-01-2011, 09:26 AM

np3

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I have been sewing and quilting since the 7th grade and I now have grandchildren! I still refer to my favorite quilting book.

Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting. You can find it on Amazon.com and JoAnn's sometimes has it.

Welcome from California!

01-01-2011, 09:27 AM

Cyn

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Welcome from NC!

01-01-2011, 09:29 AM

lauriejo

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Welcome from NE Ohio, I'm in almost the same boat as you so I will be interested to hear the answers.

01-01-2011, 10:14 AM

Japonica

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Welcome from another Washington...PA!!!!

You will love it here!

01-01-2011, 10:18 AM

littlehud

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Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here. I got the Dummies Guide to Quilting when I started but I learned more here than from the book.

01-01-2011, 10:26 AM

ann clare

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Welcome from Ireland

01-01-2011, 10:33 AM

Shelley

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Welcome from central WA, near Grand Coulee Dam!

01-01-2011, 10:33 AM

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Kitsie

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Location: Ridgefield WA

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Welcome from up the pike in Ridgefield! My advise is to find a simple little pattern, go to Craft Warehouse on Mill Plain and pick out fabric. The gals there will be a big help. And, yes, there are many good "how-to" books out there. Check the library!

Welcome!