Never qilted before HELP
06-09-2009, 02:02 AM
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Hi Paula and welcome from France! I'm from the UK and have lived in the New Forest, the Cotswolds and East Anglia but was born in Blackpool - are you near any of those places?! LOL
Good advice above - I would only add that I wouldn't invest loads of money in a machine until you know what kind of quilter you will be. Start with a basic one and go from there. A lot of the ladies on here have two or more machines - I just bought a second one so I can machine quilt - and so the first will never go to waste. Or you can always trade it in or sell it on if you decide you want to upgrade. You'll get lots of advice and inspiration here - and fun too!
Good advice above - I would only add that I wouldn't invest loads of money in a machine until you know what kind of quilter you will be. Start with a basic one and go from there. A lot of the ladies on here have two or more machines - I just bought a second one so I can machine quilt - and so the first will never go to waste. Or you can always trade it in or sell it on if you decide you want to upgrade. You'll get lots of advice and inspiration here - and fun too!
06-14-2009, 10:12 PM
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Yes thankyou I did get the machine ,and now i am struggling even just to make three and a half inch by two and a half two color blocks ,lady at the shop said ,i must not try this one as it is for experienced quilters only,i cut lots of 2" ,3",1 and a half inch strips from 6 different colors but it looks like i did not give seam allowance for centre triangle seam .Maybe will have to leave this quilt project aside until i get some experience.
Thanks for that,
Chevie
Thanks for that,
Chevie
06-15-2009, 12:20 AM
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Welcome Paula!
This is a great place and everyone is very encouraging. Tirnhi has the best advice. The store where you bought the machine should give you some free lessons, and also see if there is a local quilt guild, as well as beginner classes in the fabric stores. You'll be well on your way!
This is a great place and everyone is very encouraging. Tirnhi has the best advice. The store where you bought the machine should give you some free lessons, and also see if there is a local quilt guild, as well as beginner classes in the fabric stores. You'll be well on your way!
06-21-2009, 07:32 AM
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Check to see if there is a local quilt guild in your area.
They offer great workshops if they don't offer a beginning
class they may be able to suggest some place other than your local
quilt store.
Also, welcome from Pine Grove, CA. :lol:
They offer great workshops if they don't offer a beginning
class they may be able to suggest some place other than your local
quilt store.
Also, welcome from Pine Grove, CA. :lol:
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