EQ7 questions and block patterns
#11
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Do you have any quilt shops or places like Sew nVacs around that offer classes. I used to only do block quilts but when I wanted to get into more detailed blocks I started taking classes and it helped so much. once you have a better understanding of the quilting process you'll be better equipped to utilize EQ7. Which is a great program. Check you local quilt shops, etc and find out if there are any places that teach
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Marcia, first and foremost Welcome to the board. Secondly I would easily say that I have over 100 books as well, I have thought about getting rid of some of them but then I glance through and find something I wanted to make originally and that's why I keep them. With the new modern quilt movement what's old is new again, that being said you would probably regret getting rid of them. Another site you may want to check out is FaveQuilts.com they do take you to blogs but the instructions for the most part are good. BTW sorry for your loss, Good luck!
#14
EQ can certainly help, but there is nothing better than curling up with a stack of quilt books and browsing through the pages to get you acquainted with all the terms, techniques, supplies and pattern ideas to jump start your journey. I would hold onto the books and only get rid of any after you've been quilting for a while. You never know where your interests and style preferences will take you; the one book you will go to time and again could very well be in your aunt's collection. Best wishes.
#16
Bequest ... welcome to QB!! Peckish beat me to pointing you toward the Quilters Cache website for lots and lots of blocks.
But wait ... there's more!!
Most of the major fabric manufacturers offer free patterns that you can download. Below are some links to some of the manufacturers that offer free patterns.
http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/
http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/...tpatterns.html
http://www.windhamfabrics.net/cgi-bi...p/projects.cgi
http://www.makeitcoats.com/en-us/dis...rafts2eproject
And there are more ... I found this blog that has most graciously listed them already for me!!
http://www.thecalicocottagequiltshop..._Patterns/1008
But wait ... there's more!!
Most of the major fabric manufacturers offer free patterns that you can download. Below are some links to some of the manufacturers that offer free patterns.
http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/
http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/...tpatterns.html
http://www.windhamfabrics.net/cgi-bi...p/projects.cgi
http://www.makeitcoats.com/en-us/dis...rafts2eproject
And there are more ... I found this blog that has most graciously listed them already for me!!
http://www.thecalicocottagequiltshop..._Patterns/1008
#17
Oh ... would like to add.
As for the books that your aunt has. Thumb through them and keep books that are of the general how-to genre and special techniques genre (i.e. how to applique, how to quilt feathers - etc). As for the books that are strictly pattern books, select the few that have quilts you would like to make some day - even if that day is 20 years from now, quilt books are not cheap and they go out of print fairly quickly.
If your aunt does not have any "here are the general steps to make a quilt for the beginner" books ... I can recommend "Quilting for Dummies" (seriously!). It has a lot of good instructions, reads easy, has great easy to see graphics, and covers a broad spectrum of "how to" for the beginner - from selecting the fabric all the way through storage/laundering your completed quilt 5 years from now.
As for the books that your aunt has. Thumb through them and keep books that are of the general how-to genre and special techniques genre (i.e. how to applique, how to quilt feathers - etc). As for the books that are strictly pattern books, select the few that have quilts you would like to make some day - even if that day is 20 years from now, quilt books are not cheap and they go out of print fairly quickly.
If your aunt does not have any "here are the general steps to make a quilt for the beginner" books ... I can recommend "Quilting for Dummies" (seriously!). It has a lot of good instructions, reads easy, has great easy to see graphics, and covers a broad spectrum of "how to" for the beginner - from selecting the fabric all the way through storage/laundering your completed quilt 5 years from now.
#19
If you are computer savy I would go through the quilt books and pick out the patterns that you like and scan them to save space. Another good reference book is the Ultimate Quilters guide, I still refer to it after years of quilting, mine is so worn that I put it in a 3 ring binder. Also there are some Quilt magazines that are for beginners. Of utmost importance , learn how to properly use a rotary cutter and sew a 1/4" seam.Good luck and have fun.
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We live in the BOONEYs of the mountains of WV. The nearest quilt shop giving lessons is an hour away. I am looking into their offerings for lessons, but it would be a serious commitment of gas and time, so I'm going the self-taught route for now. It's called Patchwork Plus, Inc.
But it could be a great way to get some basics under your belt without too much of a $$ or time commitment if your shop - tho far away - does this sort of program.
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