is it easy to learn how to make quilts?

Question

i want to take a class
but i cannot find any in my area
so i know there are books
are they still easy to learn?
how hard is it to quilt
any information thanks

Answer 1

Quilt-making includes a wide variety of techniques and skills. The *basic* ones aren't that difficult to learn.

In my opinion nearly *all* of the techniques aren't that difficult to learn *if* you pace yourself, take things one step at a time and practice as you go along.

Most books throw you into the middle with no time to enjoy progress/accomplishment as you progress. One exception to this is "That Dorky Homemade Look" by Lisa Boyer. It affirms the notion that quilting can and should be enjoyable even when Master Works aren't the goal. It also emphasizes utility.

After you've mastered making a sandwich of two layers of cloth with a filler, stitching the sandwich so the filler won't shift, "finishing" the edges so they won't fray lint to add to the burden of dusting/vacuuming, all in a manner that can be machine-laundered and machine-dried or line-dried, you can fuss with "piecing" and "appliqué" "origami techniques with fabrics".

Answer 2

Yes is the simple answer as so many have already said. I am a self taught quilter, and the one book that helped me (and I still use it today) is "The complete guide to quilting" by better homes and garden. Here is a link to the book. http://books.google.com/books?id=UYLkAAAACAAJ&dq=better+homes+and+garden+quilting

Not sure if that will work, but if not, go to google book search, and then type in the title and you should find it. This is my quilting bible and better than any other book I have in my library. Because it covers the stuff that most quilt patterns assume you already know!

If you are not the "self taught" type of person, try the quilt shops, and fabric stores in your area, libraries, and churches or community centers also have classes all at different price points, so see what fits for you.

The last thing I would suggest is there are many online resources for free patterns and how to's some with videos, so search the web.

If you would like more personal help, I am a quilt teacher with a website dedicated to helping quilters. (I run an online classroom) http://www.quiltingweekly.com the site is free to register for, and then you can access the forums or chatroom for more help all at no cost to you.

I do hope you find this information helpful. Just give it a try, you will soon see how much fun it is!

Answer 3

basic quilting is very easy= if you can sew a straight line (more or less) you can quilt as all you are doing is adding another layer to the mix.

if you want to do more than that - try watching the craft programs about quilting that are available =- or rent from the library dvds about quilting or put an ad in your freecycle - looking for a quilt group== in fact a great place to start is your county fair- there are ALWAYS quilts and the local quilt guild usually has representatinves the whole fair. ---you get the idea

books are good to- just dont expect to be perfect the first time- start small - pillows and baby quilts are the easiest way to start- then when you are ready try some of the more difficult types and styles - its a wonderful hobby/obsession

good luck

Answer 4

One of the easiest patterns for a first quilt would be one called rail fence.

Start out with something small like a pillow, placemat or wall hanging. Basic cutting tools that are helpful are a rotary cutter and mat, with a ruler that is 18" x 6", and good sissors. A sewing machine that sews a strait line, even a treadle machine in working order, is the only sewing tool along with some hand needles and a thimble.

Another great source for quilting lessons is Quilterscache.com. She has some great tips and supplies list to get started. Walmart will carry all of the basic items you need. Later you will want some specialty items found at a quilt shop.

Check your local phone book in the yellow pages under quilt shops. If you find one in your area they are sure to have classes. Good Luck, Sherry

PS, quilting can become addicting and collecting fabric is the only cure!

Answer 5

Hi, baby!! yes, sewing is easy, quilt making is easy!!

You can start by getting some "fat quarters" of fabric at the quilt store or fabric store.

You can either stitch them together as is, or cut them down smaller.

easiest way to start is to get needles, thread and fabric along with scissors.

pull a thread near the edge of the fabric to make sure it is straight, cut on the line you have made pulling the thread. Now about 4 or 6 inches further down the fabric, pull another thread. cut on this line also. measure across and pull a thread so you have a square, cut.

now tie knot in the thread, lay two of the pieces together. Draw a line down each side of the square using a ruler 1/4 inch inside the edge. Stitch using small stitches down your pencil line. Press the fabric to the darker of the 2 fabrics. Keep doing this. Make a strip about 4 or 6 squares long. Make more strips like it. Lay the strips together, stitch down the long side. Press seams, just make sure each previous seam is meshed with the previous, or cut the first block in half, so no seam ever matches.

soon you will have a quilt top.

Answer 6

in case you have no longer have been given a gadget, quilting would be relatively tedious. you could hand stitch each and every thing, yet some days won't end an entire length duvet. Knitting may well be greater satisfying via fact which you could end some thing in some days...and all you desire is needles and yarn. How approximately attempting needlepoint? or perhaps making a blanket out of fleece, you could blanket stitch the perimeters, or you additionally could make squares out of fleece and tie them at the same time for an straightforward duvet.

Answer 7

Well, of course, anything is easy to learn.
To be good at it? Long terms of practice.
I'm sure if you devote your time to it, you'll eventually be an expert.

Here are some helpful links; Good luck!

http://quilting.about.com/od/stepbystepquilting/a/make_a_quilt.htm

http://quilting.about.com/

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quilt

Answer 8

I taught myself to quilt, relying on the internet when I needed help. If you know how to sew, you can teach yourself to quilt. I recommend instructions at these sites:
www.quilterscache.com
www.qnm.com

If you don't know how to sew, please realize that it is an essential skill in making quilts.

Answer 9

I just taught someone, and she thought it was pretty easy. It helps if you are mechanically inclined so you can understand why certain things work the way they do.
http://quilting.about.com/
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