Would you recommend taking a quilting class or just read the books?

dolphin · 03-19-2002, 11:29 PM

I have material, a sheet for backing, batting, a cutting board, one of those razor thingys and 4 sewing machines. (I inherited some).

I can sew, have made lots of clothes but my dream is to actually make a quilt. I have no use for lap quilts so that would be a waste of time and material to me. I want to start off with a quilt for my ds. It would need to be for a queen size bed so I know he can always use it where ever he goes. I want to do the most simple pattern there is so I don't get discouraged.

Now how do I get started. What would you recommend? Anyone?

QuilterMom · 03-21-2002, 10:51 PM

I am making my first quilt all by reading books. I am doing a Charm Stars pattern (you can find it in Quick and Easy Scrap Quilts by Patricia Wilens). I looked at some Debbie Mumm books before starting and found the instructions helpful and I have another book, That perfect Stitch: The Secrets of Fine Hand Quilting, that's great for teaching you how to quilt.

As far as easy patterns, I have been told a Nine Patch is a really good beginner pattern. Here's a link.......

http://www.geocities.com/learning2qu...ltPattern.html

Michelle · 03-22-2002, 08:20 AM

I am new to quilting too, and I have been visiting websites and reading books to learn. My mom is also an avid quilter and has been for at least 15 yrs. She's my mentor

I would recommend reading as much as you can, and give it a shot. If you have an opportunity to take a class, I think you should. You will not only learn a lot but also make friends with whom you already have something in common.

Keep us posted on your progress, and good luck!

Chelle

QuilterMom · 03-22-2002, 09:28 AM

I just thought of another pattern that you might enjoy doing - I actually hope to make one of these myself someday. It's a ragg quilt. Here's a link to one on the JoAnn site - it's called a Ragged Homespun quilt (it's a long link so you may have to copy and paste it into your browser to get it to work).....

http://63.210.199.176/content/projec...Display.jhtml;$sessionid$XGI1GGIAAEALOP4SY5FRIHR50LD2UEPO?articlePath=%2Fcontent%2Fprojects%2Fstatic%2Fnew%2Fragged_quilt.html

CountryMom · 03-22-2002, 06:15 PM

I'm not a quilter but I have watched my grandma make a lot of them. I would say if you have basic sewing knowledge then a book should be sufficient. Good Luck!

QuilterMom · 03-22-2002, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by CountryMom
I'm not a quilter but I have watched my grandma make a lot of them. I would say if you have basic sewing knowledge then a book should be sufficient. Good Luck!

ROFL!!!!!! Heck - I don't even have that! I have just kind of made it up as I go (the only thing I've done before now is sew on a button). One of my friends who loves to sew (machine sewing only) took a look at my blocks and said they turned out great.