quilting question?

Question

I would very much like to start making wuilts. It is something that has interested me for a long time. I would like people's opinions who have done it- is it diffucult? I have a sewing machine and would consider myself at beginner level. If it is difficult, what are some easy projects that i could start with to build my skills? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

It is not difficult and is a wonderful hobby!

Ask around and find out where the best local fabric store or quilting supply shop is in your area. Most of them offer classes. They will probably have a class for a small project to get you started. A quilted wall hanging is a good thing to start with, or just one or two pieced blocks.

When you are familiar with some of the techniques you can do a whole quilt. It won't take you long to get to this point, and usually the shop will have all sorts of books and patterns to choose from.

Your local library will also have wonderful collection of resources because quilting is so popular right now.

Here are some websites with easy wall hanging patterns or simple/beginner patterns:

Answer 2

Quilting should come with a warning: "This can become addicting!" : D

But seriously it is a wonderful hobby and is very simple once you understand some of the basics. For that I suggest either a good book, or taking a class. The nice thing about classes is you can get answers to your questions and some general feed back from the teachers and other students. Most quilters love to share and to help new quilters. So check your library, or community center for classes. Also go to the fabric stores, and quilt shops you can always get good advice there and find many patterns, books, and classes.

As for the book, I suggest finding a book that covers all parts of quilt making, from buying fabric, and tools to cutting sewing and all the way to adding the binding. One that I recommend to all my students is "The Complete Guide to quilting" by Better Homes and Garden. There are great instructions and even better great pictures so you know what it should look like. There are many other great quilting "A to Z" books out there, go to http://www.amazon.com and type in "Quilting Books" and see what you find.

And lastly, I suggest searching the internet for "how to quilt" or "free quilt patterns" you would be amazed at how many useful site there are with great patterns and instructions. The latest trend is online classrooms. Two sites I recommend are http://www.quiltingweeky.com and http://www.quiltuniversity.com there are many others I am sure. The best part of doing online classes is you can take the class at a time that works for you from home, and you always have access to help through forums, chatrooms or e-mail so you are never alone. Even if you don't take an online class, you can find many free helpful quilting forums on the web check yahoo groups for starters.

So dive in, don't be shy quilting is great fun! (Sorry this answer was so long, but I am very passionate about quilting and teachng others to quilt)

Answer 3

It depends on the quilt pattern you start with, honestly. I would start with something simple - a nine-patch (which is the pattern I started with). It's all simple straight line sewing.

When you get to the actual quilting part of the project, "stitch in the ditch," which is simply putting your quilting stitches along the seams of the pieces, is the easiest.

It isn't a difficult thing, just be as precise as possible with measuring. Start with something simple - a quilted throw or a pillow - and work up to the larger quilted projects.

There are a good many free quilting patterns online, search around until you find one that you like!

And good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You might enjoy taking a class at your local quilt store. That way you can get answers to any questions as they arise. Start with a wall hanging, lap quilt or pillow just to get the hang of it.

There are many choices on what kind of quilt to make, but here are some beginner patterns
http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/QuiltCategories/FreeBeginnerQuiltPatterns.htm
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