keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 27, 2020 20:27:34 GMT
I guess the title says it all. Where is the best place/way to learn to quilt? I own a basic sewing machine and know a little about sewing. I would like to learn to quilt. Any recommendations for classes or people in the interwebz to learn from?
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Post by librarylady on Oct 27, 2020 20:39:24 GMT
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Post by arielsmom on Oct 27, 2020 20:41:51 GMT
Missouri star quilt company shares a new video each Friday. Jenny and her crew are awesome! Pat Sloan also shares videos and hosts quilt alongside.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 27, 2020 20:43:41 GMT
It takes straight cutting, accurate measuring and straight line sewing! If you have fabric (old cotton shirts) cut them into accurate strips and squares. Try sewing strips together using a 1/4" seam. Measure the seam allowance when you're done to see if you've got 1/4" seams.
YouTube would be your best friend right now. That way you can repeat it as many times as you need to.
Post questions here!! There are a few of us quilters on the site and can help!
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 27, 2020 20:44:09 GMT
Missouri star quilt company shares a new video each Friday. Jenny and her crew are awesome! Pat Sloan also shares videos and hosts quilt alongside. YES!! Go to Missouri Star! Her videos are good.
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Post by wellway on Oct 27, 2020 20:54:11 GMT
I was going to suggest Missouri Star too. Just put quilting for beginners into YouTube and you will get lots of choice. Have a look at a few and see if there is a presenter that gels with the way you learn.
I'd also recommend a 1/4 inch seam footer for your sewing machine.
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Post by epeanymous on Oct 27, 2020 21:01:52 GMT
I taught myself from the book Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!
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Post by gramma on Oct 27, 2020 21:10:23 GMT
I love Missouri Star!! My best advice is to start with something simple and fairly small. Like a baby quilt or lap quilt. You get a quicker finished piece which fires you up to do more!!
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Post by mztfied on Oct 27, 2020 21:18:00 GMT
I learned basically from trial and error. This was before the internet was a thing. So books were my teachers. But now YouTube is fabulous for learning.
I would advise you to start small. Do not decided to make your first project a bed quilt. At the beginning it is too easy to get discouraged. I began by making doll quilts to get the hang of cutting and sewing. Also pot holders and table runners are good practice. And of course straight line cutting and sewing are an absolute must.
When you are feeling confident with small projects then it is time to plunge in and tackle those larger projects.
I began using cheap Walmart material. That was a good idea as I did make many mistakes. Later when I felt more confident I began investing in more costly fabric. Have fun!!
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Post by mikewozowski on Oct 27, 2020 21:19:34 GMT
I taught myself from the book Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!
me, too! there may be some even easier books to learn from now. the most important thing, IMO, is being able to get the right size seam (scant 1/4 inch). they have feet to help with this for some machines. that would def make it easier. they also have some patterns now with little to no matching required (donna poster block party, maybe), which would also make your first project more successful. i would rather teach myself. i have taken a few classes and i am not a big fan, but YMMV.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 27, 2020 21:24:03 GMT
Missouri Star has good videos. Remember that Craftsy is back and there are many good classes on there as well.
For some reason I have in my mind that you are somewhere near me. If so, there are several good shops around, depending on which area you are in.
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Post by peano on Oct 27, 2020 21:31:26 GMT
I taught myself by doing, but I just sewed the top and left the quilting to the professionals. I also did the binding myself, and I should have left that to the professionals too.
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 27, 2020 21:34:43 GMT
I used to teach quilting classes and found that a lot depends upon the pattern you are following. Do not let anyone tell you to begin with a log cabin block. Too many seams in the block that need to be accurate.
Some good quilt patterns to start with might be a nine patch block, or a jelly roll race. The second one is a lot of fun and so easy to do with no worries about absolute accuracy. Look up jelly roll race on YouTube and you will find several videos on it.
Tearing up old clothes works for some people, but not for me. For one thing, they are already worn out - which reduces the stability of the fabric while making it and the life of the quilt after it is made. (Unstable fabric that stretches make it hard to make accurate blocks.) Sheets that are not worn out seem ideal, but they are dense because of high thread count and cause difficulties in certain circumstances. They don't do well with Free Motion Quilting, but a beginner would not have to worry about that.
One final thing-in my experience quilting is one of the few crafts that the more you spend the better you are at it. For example, having a quarter inch foot will make your seams whole lot more accurate. A walking foot keeps the fabric from slipping and makes for more accurate matching up of seams. There are many more examples of how spending money can improve your quilting. BUT you don't have to spend money to enjoy the craft and have some decent quilts. I'm just mentioning it here so you can be prepared.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 27, 2020 21:48:23 GMT
Thanks for asking. After I'm done with a few small projects I need to get my machine in for servicing and then I think I may take the plunge into quilting as well.
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Gigi42
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Post by Gigi42 on Oct 27, 2020 23:18:05 GMT
Fat Quarter shop and Just Get it Done quilts are great places to learn also. Both of these have YouTube channels.
Right now Fat Quarter Shop is doing a weekly sew along block.
The Rail fence quilt pattern is a very beginner friendly quilt or a jelly roll race quilt.
Just remember no one will see your mistakes unless you point them out so just have fun with it 😉
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Gigi42
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Post by Gigi42 on Oct 27, 2020 23:20:57 GMT
Just wanted to add that there are also quilts kits you can buy from all of the shops mentioned plus many more online. Might be an easy way to start.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 27, 2020 23:53:14 GMT
I taught myself, I don’t quilt my big quilts- I tie them. I have stitch quilted my small baby/lap size on my machine tho. I do my own bindings too. I don’t think I’ve watched videos other than how to join binding strips and end the binding without overlapping. I have a sizzle big shot that I bought quilting dies for and LOVE them! Accurate, same sized pieces are essential!
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 28, 2020 0:03:56 GMT
I taught myself from the book Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!
Me three! I already knew how to sew and made ball gowns and wedding dresses. People told me that I needed to take classes, but really, it’s mostly just a bunch of straight seams. There are a few patterns that have curves or set in corners, but you can avoid those if you aren’t confident. If you aren’t a confident sewer, I wouldn’t make blocks smaller than 6”. And a good sewer is a good seam-ripper-outer. If the seam goes off the rails, rip it out and start over. It’s a short seam and well worth it. Accurate cutting of pieces and accurate seams are the key to getting seams to line up. I’d probably start with a baby quilt size, with decent fabric. You should be able to make the top of a baby quilt with about 2 yards total of fabric, which is about $25 of good fabric. And you must share your project!
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Post by katiekaty on Oct 28, 2020 0:21:05 GMT
Nancy Zieman videos is how I learned! You can still view them online. Later on I picked more from Missouri Star. Check your local library for books also. Another source is Amazon used books.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Oct 28, 2020 0:49:46 GMT
I guess the title says it all. Where is the best place/way to learn to quilt? I own a basic sewing machine and know a little about sewing. I would like to learn to quilt. Any recommendations for classes or people in the interwebz to learn from? Where do you live? Maybe there is a Pea Quilter who is local that could help.
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Post by Coffee Mom on Oct 28, 2020 0:51:43 GMT
I love Just Get it Done Quilts on YouTube!!
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keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 28, 2020 0:54:16 GMT
I guess the title says it all. Where is the best place/way to learn to quilt? I own a basic sewing machine and know a little about sewing. I would like to learn to quilt. Any recommendations for classes or people in the interwebz to learn from? Where do you live? Maybe there is a Pea Quilter who is local that could help. I'm outside of Houston in Sugar Land
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 28, 2020 1:04:36 GMT
I'm outside of Houston in Sugar Land Check out Quilter's Emporium. Great shop and they do give lessons. I also suggest that you start with pre-cuts. It will take away the stress of learning to get accurate cuts with a rotary cutter and let you focus on the construction of the quilt. Lots of simple patterns you can make by starting with a Charm Pack (5" precut squares).
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Post by lisae on Oct 28, 2020 1:35:26 GMT
Craftsy.com (formerly bluprint.com which was Craftsy before that)
They have many quilting classes including the Startup library. I quilted many years ago but watched some of the basic ones just to refresh and see what techniques I'd never picked up. Membership is $8 a month or they have an annual plan. I'd probably do monthly as the company has been in flux and you never know what will happen with them.
Craftsy has really high quality content in a lot of areas.
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Post by snugglebutter on Oct 28, 2020 2:44:00 GMT
Layer Cake Lemonade This is the pattern I used for my first quilt. There is a video on Youtube as well. For the binding, I looked up a few tutorials until I found one that made the most sense to me. (Missouri Star's video) You will want a rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat. Wonder clips are super helpful for binding - the generic versions on Amazon are just as good and much cheaper. Another Youtube channel I like is Erica Arndt and she has a whole series for beginners.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 28, 2020 12:18:05 GMT
You guys are awesome, thanks!!
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Post by Gennifer on Oct 28, 2020 14:31:13 GMT
I started quilting during quarantine, when I remembered (after a few masks) that I really do like sewing. I’ve already done 3 queen-size quilts, and I have the fabric and patterns for something like 8 more. I’m loving it, and the Missouri Star videos have been so helpful!
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Post by artgirl1 on Oct 28, 2020 19:04:52 GMT
Thanks for asking. After I'm done with a few small projects I need to get my machine in for servicing and then I think I may take the plunge into quilting as well. Don't wait to take your machine in for servicing, just in case there is another lockdown. I had dropped my serger off the morning we went into lockdown in March. I waited without it until late June and by early September, we were still waiting for a part. I finally broke down and bought a new serger (figuring that I had already had 20+ years of use). Was just notified that the part was no longer available. You may want to be prepared for that new hobby if there is another lockdown (or civil war!).
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Oct 28, 2020 19:25:55 GMT
Slight hijack: my DD is just like you, learning to quilt, and she's just finishing up a small picnic size blanket. She started with a herringbone pattern, and it's turning out really pretty. What are some good Christmas gift ideas for a new quilter? She has a very small, very beginner sewing machine that her BF gave her last year as a gift, so I hesitate to upgrade that since I'm worried it might hurt his feelings a bit, but maybe not, who knows. She has the most basic supplies, but she's loving it so far and I'd like to find some things that would be useful.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 28, 2020 19:36:42 GMT
Thanks for asking. After I'm done with a few small projects I need to get my machine in for servicing and then I think I may take the plunge into quilting as well. Don't wait to take your machine in for servicing, just in case there is another lockdown. I had dropped my serger off the morning we went into lockdown in March. I waited without it until late June and by early September, we were still waiting for a part. I finally broke down and bought a new serger (figuring that I had already had 20+ years of use). Was just notified that the part was no longer available. You may want to be prepared for that new hobby if there is another lockdown (or civil war!). Oh gosh, thanks for that little prod, I appreciate it. I have plenty of other hobbies to keep me busy if need be, but boy...that must have been so frustrating for you! Ugh! What are you going to do with your old serger. Is there no hope whatsoever to make it work without that part?
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