New to quilting...
10-12-2012, 10:06 PM
#21
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Location: Hawaii-The Big Island
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Congratulations on wanting to learn to quilt.
I teach sewing to 9 year olds to adult. Our first project on the machine is a potholder. One side is 4 rows of 4 squares 2-1/2" square. The other side is 2 rows of 2 squares 4-1/2" square. The purpose is to practice 1/4" seams. When all seams are 1/4", the two pieces will end up the same size. You could practice free motion quilting or stitch in the ditch on it, too. Good Luck!
I teach sewing to 9 year olds to adult. Our first project on the machine is a potholder. One side is 4 rows of 4 squares 2-1/2" square. The other side is 2 rows of 2 squares 4-1/2" square. The purpose is to practice 1/4" seams. When all seams are 1/4", the two pieces will end up the same size. You could practice free motion quilting or stitch in the ditch on it, too. Good Luck!
10-13-2012, 07:28 AM
#23
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Location: Oregon
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Learned on my own years ago...and I researched questions I had to get answers on from books at the library (which there were few then). Today, with YouTube, all the various sources on the internet, and most importantly, all the wonderful folks on this board, you can easily learn on your own. Take a class if you want to get the basics quickly, use the 'search' on this board as chances are the answers are already here, and check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. and Bonnie Hunters site, Quiltville, as those are a wealth of information. Most importantly, have FUN!
10-16-2012, 12:31 PM
#24
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Location: Sparks, NV
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Thanks for all the advice. In my town there is only Joanne's but I do believe there is a quilting store. I looked it up the other day to see about folks who fix machines. Most classes are geared towards retired folks and are at odd hours I can't attend due to work. I'd like to look up basic sewing classes as well. As I'm sure there's a lot of basics I don't know about yet. 
I will try a potholder though. That sounds useful! Make mom some.
I will try a potholder though. That sounds useful! Make mom some.
10-22-2012, 05:22 PM
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Killeen, Texas
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Like others have mentioned, start with a small project. You will get quick satisfaction which will inspire you on to other projects. I highly recommend a beginning quilt class so that you can start out with the right tools to develop your skills, and be around others you can learn from. Good luck in your journey!
10-31-2012, 09:04 AM
#26
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Well last night I went to a friends and she showed me how to do some paper piecing. I got one block done (comprised of 4 small blocks. Is that the right terminology?) it was fun. Going to go back next week probably but need to make time in my schedule to cut the fabric so I can get back to sewing under her instruction. I thought shed start me on something small. She's throwing me into the deep end. Haha! I think it will be a lap quilt. I'm also collecting scraps to make a crumb quilt. should be fun.
should be fun.
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