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Welcome Lynda.
I didn't see that anyone mentioned Carol Doak's book: 'Your first Quilting Book or it should be'. It's a really good idea to start with the library, as has already been suggested. Quilting can be expensive, and it is such a help to have an idea of the sort of thing you might like to make before you buy any fabric or any other supplies. In the books you will see lots of different kinds of fabric, and will get an idea of the kinds you like best. Most quilting fabric is pure cotton (though there are some beautiful silk or wool pieces) - don't mix at the beginning. Cotton is lovely to work with. You can't make a quilt without fabric! and you don't want to make too many costly mistakes g If you don't have thread, you will find it easier to work with cotton thread. You can get it in no end of colours. Sewing the pieces together can be done with almost any colour, but grey is often a favourite, because it seems to almost blend with most colours of fabric. Other neutrals are good, too. .. In message .com, Lynda writes Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Lynda wrote:
Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. Welcome, Lynda! This is a great group and pretty friendly; you'll soon find that we about LOTS of stuff besides quilting . Others have given you a lot of good suggestions. But no one mentioned looking to your local community education for quilting classes (and basic sewing classes, if you need those.) Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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In article .com,
Lynda wrote: Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. Welcome, Lynda! Is there a quilt shop (AKA "LQS") near you where you could take a beginner's class? I didn't have access to that when I began, so I used books instead. I'd recommend _Quilter's Complete Guide_ by Fons and Porter as one good one you could try. Your local library may be able to get it for you so you could see it before you buy. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sfoster 1 (at) earthlink (dot) net (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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Patti wrote: I didn't see that anyone mentioned Carol Doak's book: 'Your first Quilting Book or it should be'. Oooh, I forgot about that one! Yes, it's quite good! -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sfoster 1 (at) earthlink (dot) net (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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In article .com,
Lynda wrote: Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. Welcome, Lynda! You've made the right choice comin' in here. RCTQers are the BEST people you'll find! Listen to the advice they give and you can't go wrong! Everyone else has pretty much enumerated what you need to get started and the best way to learn, so I won't waste your time repeating it (though, it IS worth repeating). Just listen to'em and you're good to go. Just don't get overwhelmed - quilting is FUN!! It may be a bit confusing at first, but then, that's why you're HERE - to pick the sweet, kind brains of all these here quiltin' divas! So ask away if you have any questions! -- Happy quilting & quilty hugs!! Connie I've started a FREE eZine ... and I've posted *LOTS* of free applique patterns! Check it out! http://sewverycreative.blogspot.com/ ----- It's BACK!! AND they APOLOGIZED! LOL! |
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WHAT? You've been gone walkabout a year or two, and now
that you are back a few days, you're already begging for my chocolate? Dream on, girl, dream on. PAT, LOL in VA/USA - dlm. wrote: I too wish you welcome to the group! Kate in MI has some great suggestions for you, so I won't echo hers. BTW, I am the "official" taste tester of coffee. Yep...coffee! ( Seems appropriate as I've been working on hand piecing my "Double Shot of Espresso" quilt for what seems like years ). So, send along a sample of your favourite brand of coffee to central MA and I'll be more than happy to report back to the group about how well it goes with the chocolate that you've sent Pat in VA. ( Pat, you are sharing, aren't you??? ) - dlm. in stunningly beautiful central MA |
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On Aug 14, 10:53 am, Lynda wrote:
Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. Hi Lynda! Your post could have been written by me a couple years ago! I'll tell you how I learned: 1. First I took an 8-week class at the local quilt shop. I didn't even know what supplies I needed, or how to start. We made a wall hanging and it got me off to a running start. 2. This group has just been invaluable. I have learned so much just lurking, and searching old posts for a particular topic. Then I got really brave and started posting. People here are so nice. So helpful. 3. There are so many good beginner books. And an awful lot of free instruction on websites. The first full-size quilt I made was the "Turning Twenty" pattern. I think it's a good one to start with. Good luck! And welcome to the group. Sherry |
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On Aug 14, 11:09 pm, Sherry wrote:
On Aug 14, 10:53 am, Lynda wrote: Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need. Hi Lynda! Your post could have been written by me a couple years ago! I'll tell you how I learned: 1. First I took an 8-week class at the local quilt shop. I didn't even know what supplies I needed, or how to start. We made a wall hanging and it got me off to a running start. 2. This group has just been invaluable. I have learned so much just lurking, and searching old posts for a particular topic. Then I got really brave and started posting. People here are so nice. So helpful. 3. There are so many good beginner books. And an awful lot of free instruction on websites. The first full-size quilt I made was the "Turning Twenty" pattern. I think it's a good one to start with. Good luck! And welcome to the group. Sherry Thankyou yes everyone is so nice I am so glad I joined this group. |
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yeah -- what she said G
BTW - you can buy backing by the yard or in a package for a specific size (i.e. "twin", "full", "queen") to match the size of the quilt you're making. My first quilt (college dorm) had a thin blanket used as a batting, and was "tied" using embroidery floss. Get the "top" done first, as you said. The rest we'll help you figure out when you get there! ME-Judy "monique" wrote in message ... Howdy, Lynda! Backing is the fabric on the back side of the quilt. Keeps the seams on the back of the quilt top from showing and holds the batting in. Batting is the "filling" in the sandwich--what makes a quilt warm, squishy, and cuddly. Could be cotton, wool, polyester, silk, etc. Welcome! Monique in TX |
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One more thing to keep in mind..... Repeat after me......
There ARE NO "quilt police" --- There ARE NO "quilt police" --- There ARE NO "quilt police" (to inspect your work for "perfect" stitches and other stuff.) ...... sometimes we (errr.... I) learn best by making mistakes (and learning what NOT to do the next time!) than I do by accidentally getting it right the first time around. The object is to enjoy what it is you are doing! Perfection comes with age BEG and practice.... and nobody is perfect (and none of us is that OLD, (yet)) (That's why we take frequent chocolate breaks, too!) BTW (By the Way), what's your favorite chocolate?? ME-Judy wrote in message Hello my name is Lynda and this is my first group. I picked this group because I would love to learn how to make a quilt . I have never done this I have always wanted to learn to how. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get started please let me know. I guess I just never had time to find out . Remember I have no clue how to even start. I don't even know what kind of supplies I need.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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