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Post by jubejubes on Oct 28, 2020 20:12:53 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. I wouldn't do a machine upgrade, as it might hurt the BF's feelings. Things like a really sharp rotary cutter, an excellent cutting mat, proper quilting rulers and good quality thread really help a lot. Maybe purchase a quilting kit from a local quilt store. There are some quilt magazines that have great articles and projects in them as well. Usually you can purchase a kit for the projects that they demonstrate in the magazine. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 28, 2020 20:20:03 GMT
I wouldn't do a machine upgrade, as it might hurt the BF's feelings. I agree. Also, sewing machines are very personal. Like cars, everyone likes something different. She'll know when she is ready to upgrade and will then find what suits her. Good tools and supplies, as well as gift card to a good quilt shop are ideal gifts for quilters. |
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Post by artgirl1 on Oct 28, 2020 22:54:52 GMT
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? I left the Serger with my sewing machine store to use for parts or to recycle. It really was useless without the part and did not produce a good finish. On the plus side, without out it during the lockdown, I had ample opportunity to perfect a Hong Kong finish on all my seams (but that is for wovens/clothing). Fortunately, I had purchased a new sewing machine earlier in the winter, so I was able to keep up with regular sewing, quilts and masks. I only missed the serger when sewing a bathing suit and a sweater. |
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Post by ghislaine on Oct 29, 2020 0:08:49 GMT
I'd done a bit of piecing in an elementary school home economics class but I really taught myself to quilt from Singer's The Quilting Bible book.
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