Haven't got a clue!
05-16-2010, 02:07 PM
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I've never made a quilt before! So after 61 years of running around doing all the have to things! I'm gonna give it a try! Wish me luck! Now my question is "Where do I start?" Besides Jo Ann's and the local branch of my bank for the stuff to pay for it all.! So what's the quilt to start for a newbe?
Thanks everyone! for your answers in advance.
Thanks everyone! for your answers in advance.
05-16-2010, 02:11 PM
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05-16-2010, 02:13 PM
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05-16-2010, 02:14 PM
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here is a thread that I started on the quilting board site for disappearing 9 patch lots of cool links, enjoy!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44566-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44566-1.htm
05-16-2010, 02:34 PM
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A cutting mat (self-healing and as large as you can afford),
a rotary cutter with a couple replacement blades,
a sewing machine, fabric, and at least a 6"x12" ruler, some thread and a pattern should be enough to get you started.
If you want to make a quilt, make one, just remember that "Quilt In A Day" is a name, not a reality--it will take longer. Pick a simple pattern and go for it.
a rotary cutter with a couple replacement blades,
a sewing machine, fabric, and at least a 6"x12" ruler, some thread and a pattern should be enough to get you started.
If you want to make a quilt, make one, just remember that "Quilt In A Day" is a name, not a reality--it will take longer. Pick a simple pattern and go for it.
05-16-2010, 02:40 PM
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The basic supplies are already listed . As for pattern/fabric do you know who you want this quilt for ? Sometimes I just walk around the store and let the fabric talk to me :wink: if you have a library go there and look for quilt books, especially how to or beginner books.
You will also get a lot of help and advice here :lol:
Simple patterns are the basic 4 patch or 9 patch, Rail fence. I would start small and simple. Don't get discouraged we all make mistakes and you just learn form them .
But the most important thing is relax and HAVE FUN !
You will also get a lot of help and advice here :lol:
Simple patterns are the basic 4 patch or 9 patch, Rail fence. I would start small and simple. Don't get discouraged we all make mistakes and you just learn form them .
But the most important thing is relax and HAVE FUN !
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