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July 7th, 2014, 10:58 AM
#1
Junior Member
Shiny Thimble
Quilts for beginners
Hello Everyone!
I have been fascinated with the beauty and history of the quilts that have been passed down in my family.
For quite awhile now I have wanted to learn how to make my own. So I need suggestions on the easiest type of quilt I could begin with. And any other suggestions, tools, helpful hints!
Thank you so much
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July 7th, 2014, 11:29 AM
#2
Member
Prairie Pointer
Re: Quilts for beginners
The most important skill in quilt making is a consistent seam allowance. That is why I always suggest starting with a jelly roll race quilt. By the time you finish this quilt your seams will be consistent. Look under the tutorials section for the jelly roll race. Hope this helps.
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July 7th, 2014, 12:02 PM
#3
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilts for beginners
I personally don't have the desire to make a jelly roll race. The process doesn't look appealing to me. A fence rail would accomplish the practice with doing a 1/4 seam. If you Google it there are some amazing color combinations.
Welcome to the forum!
Lorie
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July 7th, 2014, 12:08 PM
#4
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilts for beginners
I'm a new quilter too, & I have found it helpful to take a hands-on class at a local quilt store if there is one near you.
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July 7th, 2014, 12:33 PM
#5
Senior Member
The Guild President
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July 7th, 2014, 12:58 PM
#6
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilts for beginners
Taking a class is the ideal way, but there are many tutorials on blogs and Youtube to help you. This blog has nice beginning tutorials for making a quilt from start to finish. It's very basic, but should give you some nice tips.
Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog: Tutorials
The jellyroll race is easy, but you must remember to reverse sewing directions for each strip to avoid bows. The fence rail is easy, as would be sewing charms together.
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July 7th, 2014, 01:31 PM
#7
Senior Member
Binding Belle
Re: Quilts for beginners
My first quilt (year and a half ago) was a jelly roll race. I bought inexpensive fabric. I learned how not to do a binding on that quilt and haven't done it bad since.
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July 7th, 2014, 01:52 PM
#8
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: Quilts for beginners
You asked about tools. In Sharyn's link (which is really good) is this.
Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog: Basic Quilting Supplies
Lorie
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July 7th, 2014, 02:27 PM
#9
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: Quilts for beginners
Welcome to the board
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July 7th, 2014, 02:30 PM
#10
Senior Member
Quilting Royalty
Re: Quilts for beginners
You could try a charm pack quilt. Easy, and good practice with seams. Add a border or two and you'll have a nice baby quilt or lap throw. Check out the Missouri Star tutorials on youtube.com for some great ideas and easy instructions. Jenny always makes me feel like, yes, I CAN make this block or master this technique. :-) Welcome and happy quilting!
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