Is quilting hard?

Question

I've always wanted to make a quilt..I think they're really cool. I'm only 16 but I really want to learn how to do this. Is it hard to learn if you've had no quilting experience?

By the way, I'm not talking about anything fancy..because I know quilts can get very fancy. I'm just talking about simple square quilts.

Answer 1

4 Patch Basic How To's
Full Instructions On This Subject
http://www.sewaquilt.com/four-patch.html

Cute Rag Quilt
http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/GetCreative/project.aspx?project=ragquilt&Cat=sewing&Name=Rag Quilt&PARAM=2
I used fleece material with this pattern and made all of the squares the same size and gave them to my grandmothers for Christmas one year. The one I made for mom's mom was done in hunter green and white squares and the one for dad's mom was done in red and white squares.

Answer 2

The simple squares are not hard at all. In fact, my 7 year old daughter just made her very first quilt and it was made from flannel material in 3 different patterns. We cut the fabrics into 9-inch squares and she sewed them all together after she layed the pieces out in a pattern that she liked. She used the tie method instead of all over machine quilting. With a little help from me, she got the whole thing done in 1 day.

Also, Joann 's stores or even a local quilt shop would offer some great beginner quilting classes for not much money.

Answer 3

If you're just talking about making a bunch of squares and sewing them together then no, it's not too hard. I've made them for my friends. It can be tedious cutting out all the squares, but it's not very hard. It's kind of fun.
The easiest way to do a border is to just cut the backing big enough to fold over the edges and sew that down as the border.
If you don't want to sew the lines over the whole thing to hold it all together (like in actual quilts...) you could just make little ties that go through the whole thing. Like thread a piece of embroidery floss through the back and then tie it on the front (sorry if that doesn't make sense).
Anyway, those kinds of quilts aren't hard at all.
Good luck!

Answer 4

I would suggest that you go to a beginning quilting class held at a quilt shop in your town. That is how I made my first quilt. The classes are usually around $35 or $40. At this class you will learn all of the basic essentials to get you started quilting the proper way, and you won't get discouraged. You will also be able to go back to the quilt store and ask questions and they will be able to help you. If I remember correctly my class instructor had us do a "rail fence" which is a very easy pattern. I let my grand daughter pick out the fabrics, and let it be said that I had the most wild quilt in the entire class!! I hope this helps you if you have any more questions please feel free to e-mail me. Marla

Answer 5

Not at all, it's great and if I can make quilts, anyone can. With the new rotary cutters you can cut everything out very quickly. There are alot of yahoo groups you can join for beginning quilting. I belong to several and I am learning so much and making alot more than I ever thought I could. I have a daughter that is 14 and she is learning too, she just completed her first quilt for her dachshund. One group I like is called Quilter's Corner CLub, the group owner is Carmen and she loves teaching all us newbies how to quilt here is a link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quilterscornerclub/ I hope you join us there. Everyone is great.
Marta
Marta

Answer 6

It is not hard only time consuming, so if you are bored what a way to go. With a little imagination, some fabric and your sewing machine, who knows what you can make. Further advise, maybe you could have a few lessons at a sewing machine shop on how to make quilts.

Answer 7

Good for you - take up the advice given by the others, and start small with a 9-patch. I started over here in England when I was 13, with 'English' hexagons over papers - it certainly helped me with both my hand sewing and my geometry. Hmmm - there's an idea. Best, from an old hand.

Answer 8

9-patch is a nice way to get started. Here is one
http://www.freequilt.com/ninepatch.html
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