Eddie

She saw a pic of my last quilt on my Facebook page, so she wants me to teach her how to quilt. It may be the blind leading the blind, LOL. :D

I think she's going to come over this evening for a crash course. Any words of wisdom y'all can impart to me? When I'm showing someone how to do something I tend to go into information overload mode, so I don't want to scare her off. Any thoughts and comments appreciated.

P.S. She showed one of her co-workers the pic of my last quilt, and her co-worker wanted to know how much I charge to make a quilt. I was flattered :) but am not ready to go there and told her I just do it for fun for family members right now with my limited time. It made me feel good that someone thought that my work was worth something, though.

bearpaw

That sounds like fun. I'd say just go slow and start with the basics. I'm sure you'll be fine. As for the "It made me feel good that someone thought that my work was worth something, though" comment, ah, are you kidding??? You have seen your work, right??!!!

Jim's Gem

Start with the basics. Using the rotary cutter to make straight, accurate cuts. Getting the cuts on the straight grain. How to read the pattern. Hopefully she knows how to use her sewing machine. Maybe start with a simple 4 patch in a lap size. She will need to know to buy 100% cotton fabrics, best quality she can afford. Show her how to press without stretching her fabrics.
You have made some really beautiful quilts, I'm sure that you will do a great job in teaching her!!

Prism99

Assuming she knows how to use a sewing machine, I think teaching rotary cutting would be the first lesson. Strip piecing would be the second lesson. Pressing would be the third lesson.

I'd probably pick out a few coordinating fabrics from my stash to use, and start with a rail fence block. Depending on how quickly she picks up on it, the two of you might be able to rotary cut, strip piece, press, and cut out enough rail fence blocks in an evening to have a crib quilt started. Not everyone would be able to learn all of this in one evening, though. You might have to just figure on one lesson per evening spent together.

bearisgray

Your quilts are lovely and your productivity is amazing.

About information overload - sometimes people "just want the time" - they really don't care how the clock works! :?

Maybe you can keep the information in "outline form" and you can judge by the questions she asks - or doesn't ask - how much she wants to know?

Darlene

I would start with something small like a mini quilt so she won't get scared off. and she would accomplish something fast.

Chele

You make it look easy! I know your SIL will be thrilled to have a private tutor.

littlehud

What fun. Just take it slow and easy. And by the way yours quilts are beautiful works of art and are definitely worth selling.

amma

Rotary cutting, accurate seams, and a simple 9 patch with maybe alternating plain blocks (or fussy cuts) would work up a quick lap or baby quilt....
I am surprised that you think that someone would not want to buy one of your quilts!!! You are a very accomplished quilter :D :D :D

MsSage

explain the basic terms........D9P or HST ect.

Yall have fun

ps your quilts are awesome lots of people would love to buy one.