Which pattern for a first quilt?

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07-24-2010, 03:49 PM

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SZQ

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My pick is a sampler quilt. That way you learn most all the quilt

techniques at one time.

07-24-2010, 04:00 PM

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quiltnchef

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You know SZQ is right. A sampler is a great idea.

07-24-2010, 04:25 PM

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JudithAnn

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Log cabin.

07-24-2010, 04:36 PM

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teacherbailey

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My project in my beginner quilt class about 25 years ago was a set of oval placemats with a Grandmother's Flower Garden applique in the center of each one. Lots to be learned: hand piecing, applique, set in seams, binding with curves, etc. However....I am not a "placemat person"! Neither was I ready for that beginner class....so I'd recommend what I taught myself on, which was a set of sampler blocks. They never made it into a quilt (YET, ok?) but I learned soooo much more than I did in that class! Oh, and I'm not/never will be a hand piecer either! :)

07-24-2010, 04:37 PM

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Sadiemae

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I teach a sampler quilt which contain many of the blocks that have been suggested.

07-24-2010, 04:41 PM

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Annz

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I think a nine patch would be good with some of the patches having s scene or something on them and some solids.

07-24-2010, 05:32 PM

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rahaube

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AudreyB

I will be teaching a beginning quilting class soon and I was wondering what quilt pattern you would suggest for new quilters.

I have been quilting 12 years and have some ideas for beginners, but I was wondering what ideas other quilters might have.

The class will be six weeks, meeting once a week, and cover all aspects of quilting, from fabric selection through binding and labels.

Thanks for your ideas!

I have found that a log cabin pattern is always a good one for beginners. It lends itself well to learning all aspects of quilting and is an easy one to be successful with. It also gives the quilters many options in how the final quilt will look.

07-24-2010, 05:38 PM

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Quilting Nana

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My first quilt was a log cabin. I think it is great for beginners.
Good luck

07-24-2010, 05:51 PM

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Sadiemae

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Everyone teaches differently, but I need more than just a single block quilt for a six week class. If people are going to shell out money for a long class of mine I feel they should learn more than just squares and rectangles. I live on a fixed income and have to watch every penny I spend which may influence my thoughts and opinions.