Hi From a Total Newbie
01-12-2011, 01:11 PM
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I have had many hobbies during my life including knitting, embroidery, and various other crafts, but never sewing! However, I recently inherited 28 handstiched pinwheel squares sewn by my great great grandmother. This inspired me to research quilting and purchase a sewing machine. I have read tons of posts here and many other sites and even dream about ways to create a quilt, but I'm quite nervous about actually beginning a quilt. I'm pretty sure that I will make a "practice" quilt before I attempt to do anything with the treasured squares. I'm enjoying reading all of your posts and seeing what you create. Thanks for such an informative board! :)
01-12-2011, 01:18 PM
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Hiya Drea, welcome to the club, cos that is how I feel quilters are, in one big club as everyone is just so helpful, generous with help and oh so kind. There is a heap of free information on the web, including this forum so don't rush into buying books, yet.
My favourite starting point for info was here: http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net/QuiltingLessons.htm and this was my very first quilt:
but I cheated, well sort of, I bought a kit cos I wasn't really happy with my cutting, in fact it frightened me at first. I was so chuffed with that quilt I was hooked for life.
Enjoy your new hobby as it is so much fun.
My favourite starting point for info was here: http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net/QuiltingLessons.htm and this was my very first quilt:
but I cheated, well sort of, I bought a kit cos I wasn't really happy with my cutting, in fact it frightened me at first. I was so chuffed with that quilt I was hooked for life.Enjoy your new hobby as it is so much fun.
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