Totally new at this!
09-14-2009, 04:48 PM
#21
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Hello and Welcome :D :D :D
Have you looked at the Tutorial section of the board? Shelly Q has 4 that are geared for beginners! She even shows what the blocks look like in a quilt on some. AND there are lots of pictures to help explain each step!
A whole cloth quilt would be good maybe after you practice hand quilting, in my opinion. I think your stitches would not show up as much on a pieced quilt, if they are not perfectly even. Other's here may be better able to help you with this question, though. :wink:
Have you looked at the Tutorial section of the board? Shelly Q has 4 that are geared for beginners! She even shows what the blocks look like in a quilt on some. AND there are lots of pictures to help explain each step!
A whole cloth quilt would be good maybe after you practice hand quilting, in my opinion. I think your stitches would not show up as much on a pieced quilt, if they are not perfectly even. Other's here may be better able to help you with this question, though. :wink:
09-14-2009, 05:56 PM
#22
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Don't worry about not being able to take a class. There are some great tutorials and videos on the web to show you what's what. Check youtube for some great ones. Check out this website for a reference on common quilting terms:
http://www.equilters.com/library/tip.../glossary.html
I've taught myself everything and it's amazing how much helpful, FREE, advice is on the internet.
http://www.equilters.com/library/tip.../glossary.html
I've taught myself everything and it's amazing how much helpful, FREE, advice is on the internet.
09-14-2009, 11:00 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by ramchaza
What would be a REALLY simple quilt project to start with? I've researched so many things. Blocks or whole cloth quilt? Scrap quilt? I have a lot of fabric.
Have fun!
09-17-2009, 01:31 PM
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YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
I MADE A CRAZY QUILT WITH NO INSTRUCTION AND THIS WAS THE FIRST THING I EVER MADE...OUTSIDE OF COOKIES!!!!
THIS FORUM IS A GEM AND EVERYONE HERE HAS PURE LOVE AND LOTS OF HELP IN THIER HEARTS....YOU ARE LUCKY YOU FOUND THIS FORUM.
I MADE A CRAZY QUILT WITH NO INSTRUCTION AND THIS WAS THE FIRST THING I EVER MADE...OUTSIDE OF COOKIES!!!!
THIS FORUM IS A GEM AND EVERYONE HERE HAS PURE LOVE AND LOTS OF HELP IN THIER HEARTS....YOU ARE LUCKY YOU FOUND THIS FORUM.
09-17-2009, 08:38 PM
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Welcome from Juneau, Alaska. Your not alone, you have us. :lol: Start simple and you will achive great things. There are some great ways to learn how to quilt, have you asked anyone in your hometown if they quilt? It just looks hard, but you will do just fine. Just have fun with it.
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