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06-02-2011, 07:01 PM
#22
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Just start with something small. I remember someone here saying their friend had tried quilting and hated it....and the reason was she "started with a quilt the size of Egypt!" Don't start out with a bed sized quilt...save that for your second quilt. :)
06-02-2011, 07:22 PM
#24
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depends on the pattern, there is easy medium hard, you get better as you go, Its not hard, but some is not easy either, just start off with an easy pattern. It is fun no matter how many mistakes you make. I say go for it, you'll never know until you try. I recommend going to your LQS or Joanns and taking a beginners class
06-02-2011, 07:26 PM
#26
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I enjoy quilting a lot. I am fairly new to it and love it. I am not a seamstress or clothes sewer or any of that, but I really wanted to quilt. If you really want to create a quilt you will begin and hopefully enjoy it. Pick a very easy pattern at first and let the fabric make the quilt. There is a lot of help here so don't hesitate to ask; there are no stupid questions. Welcome to the board from Iowa. You will love it and love quilting soon (smile).
06-02-2011, 07:30 PM
#27
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Quilting is a wonderful art. It teaches patience, perseverence, and practice. You may not want to make museum pieces, but you can surely make quilts to keep someone warm. Don't hesitate to read all the information you can get regarding beginning quilting. If you have a friend who quilts ask them to help you get started. Start with a very easy pattern (such as Jelly Roll Races pattern) and take your time. You will be so surprised at how nicely they turn out and how useful they are. If you have never used a sewing machine before use pieces of lined paper and sew on the lines until you feel fairly confident that you can sew a reasonably straight line. Start with baby steps. Good luck. Let us know if you need help....
06-02-2011, 07:30 PM
#28
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No, it's so easy even a (you thought I was going to say Cave Man) - my 7 year old did it. Here he is with his first quilt. That was 2 years ago. Last summer he went to a camp and in a week made a twin size log cabin.
06-02-2011, 07:32 PM
#29
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If I can quilt... YOU can quilt!! There are techniques that will make it easier... if possible, take a class from a friend or from a local quilt shop (LQS)... makes ALL the difference!!! I never knew how much I would LOVE quilting until I "jumped in with both feet."
Have fun!!!
Have fun!!!
06-02-2011, 07:33 PM
#30
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ABSOLUTELY NOT. A Early American Living Intertupter told me once, "If a Colonial lady could do it at the end of a hard day with just scissors, thread and fabric... YOU can do this!"
I have held that in my mind many years. Once you get the idea down pat, the rest is just doing it. Itis a SIMPLE craft!
JUlie
I have held that in my mind many years. Once you get the idea down pat, the rest is just doing it. Itis a SIMPLE craft!
JUlie
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