i would like to learn how to do this ,simply and easily .Is there a site to teach me that is free and for someone who is sewing illiterate?
2007-01-16 03:42:55 · 10 answers · asked by tracy_king24 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Two of the best sites for basic instructions are Fons & Porter and Quilters' Cache. Fons & Porter also have a magazine and several books. Their website has some free info and you should look at their "Sew Easy Lessons." Although it doesn't teach you the very beginning stages, it provides a lot of helpful info for the person who has just a little experience.
Quilters' Cache is also geared toward all levels, although the "trying to teach myself" stage isn't really emphasized. There are instructions for over 1300 free quilt blocks, with illustrations, examples of what a finished quilt might look like, and photos of completed blocks. It also has lessons in a few of the basics. Click the drop down menu that says "Where do you want to go today?" to navigate the site.
As far as teaching yourself to quilt, I really recommend taking a class from your local quilt shop or community college. It costs anywhere from $40 to $100 or more, but it's well worth the cost considering you'll have someone right there to show you all the tricks, and answer all your questions. If you take it through a quilt shop, you'll also be building a relationship with them so when you have a question further down the road, they'll be happy to answer it for you.
If you cannot take a class, at least consider a book, even if you have to check it out of the library. My class used "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson." It's a very small book ($11 on Amazon) that gives you all of the beginner info you need - how to choose fabric, how to square it up and cut it, how to chain piece, and six blocks that you can make into individual projects or into a single sampler quilt. Another good beginner book is "Still Stripping After 25 Years" by Eleanor Burns. She has wonderful illustrations, clear instructions, beautiful sample quilts, and an abundance of blocks. The book is a bit more expensive ($20 on Amazon) but well worth it.
If you get HGTV or DIY Network where you live, try to watch Simply Quilts. I don't know how much longer it will be on, and some of the episodes are geared toward non-traditional quilting and aren't very helpful for the beginner, but on the whole it's a great way to see what you're trying to learn. Fons & Porter have a television show, as does Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day) and several others. Check out your PBS station.
You can also check out QNN TV - an online "station" that airs quilting shows 24 hours a day.
2007-01-16 12:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many churches have quilting clubs. Check with your local churches. They get together in groups and sew and make quilts. It is free and hands on learning is a very good way to learn. Experience is the best teacher.
2007-01-16 03:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try this websight. I have got a lot of good stuff from here. http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/quiltinginstructions/
Also, if you want to buy a book, there is a book called "quilt in a day" that shows you how to make easy quilts. The book is probably around $20.00.
2007-01-16 03:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by lady_daizee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call around to your local church's, alot of them have quilting clubs, and they would be more then happy to teach you. Happy quilting!
2007-01-16 03:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up the "Create" channel online to check out their various quilting/sewing shows.
2007-01-16 03:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...I have found some nice quilt patterns at this site with the templates and directions..http://www.piecemakers.com and also http://www.quiltscache.com
2007-01-19 14:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-29 00:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found these for you...
http://www.fibreartsonline.com/fac/quilt/education.htm
http://www.sew-whats-new.com/quiltlessons/index.shtml
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/
http://www.docnmail.com/learnmore/crafts/quilt.htm
Good Luck and have fun....
2007-01-16 03:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Milkaholic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local library.. for classes. I know mine has them sometimes.
2007-01-16 04:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learnhowtosew.com
2007-01-16 03:46:44 · answer #10 · answered by Brownie-Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋