how did you learn to quilt? also, beginner machines.
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That looks like a great book. I took a basic quilting class at my local quilt shop (LQS). We did a sampler quilt so I learned several different blocks. I didn't have a machine and my LQS suggested I purchase a Brother CS6000i. It is light for carrying to class. The price tag is tiny - $180 - and it does the things you need in the beginning. As my quilting has gotten better, I've started to want to do fancier things than I can do on the Brother and I just purchased a Janome Horizon, but I don't think I'd recommend that right away. Better to get your feet wet and see if you really want to continue. I've just been on this board a short time but I've gotten tons of ideas already - more than I have time to execute. :lol:
Is there a local quilt guild in your area? That would be good, too. And be sure to seek out a quilt shop - you can get a lot of support there, too.
Good luck - looking forward to seeing what you start with.
Is there a local quilt guild in your area? That would be good, too. And be sure to seek out a quilt shop - you can get a lot of support there, too.
Good luck - looking forward to seeing what you start with.
My first quilt - a Sampler
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sparkys_mom, is this the one you got? http://www.amazon.com/Janome-HD1000-...1042069&sr=8-1
i'm also looking into the brother now. thanks!
i'm also looking into the brother now. thanks!
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My mom also believes that the best quilts are done by hand. So I get the pats on the back and the encouragement on this board. Also, lots of help and great ideas. I just started in May of this year and I have a Brother XL3750. It is perfect for sewing and quilting small (lap sized) quilts. I am not sure I could do anything bigger on it. It has quite a few stitches, but I haven't tried many out yet.
One great website for learning the basics is: http://www.missouriquiltco.com/ (Click on the youtube videos link). I have watched these over and over.
I wish I had a quilting buddy, but this board helps in that area too.
And, by the way, WELCOME!
One great website for learning the basics is: http://www.missouriquiltco.com/ (Click on the youtube videos link). I have watched these over and over.
I wish I had a quilting buddy, but this board helps in that area too.
And, by the way, WELCOME!
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Originally Posted by kristelwyman
sparkys_mom, is this the one you got? http://www.amazon.com/Janome-HD1000-...1042069&sr=8-1
i'm also looking into the brother now. thanks!
i'm also looking into the brother now. thanks!
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kristel - someone just posted the Brother for sale on the board. You might want to check it out:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-138643-1.htm
If nothing else, she gives a really good run down of what is on the machine.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-138643-1.htm
If nothing else, she gives a really good run down of what is on the machine.
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