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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 11:44:27 GMT
I bought a bundle of Christmas themed fat quarters with the intention of making a small patchwork quilt. It dawned on me when I got them home that I don't have the first idea where to start!
Can anyone suggest any good videos/websites etc to get me started? Also, as well as the fabric what else do I need?
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Post by wellway on Sept 22, 2017 12:02:13 GMT
Well, I was going to suggest a free video class on Craftsy but when I went to link you up it seems the free classes don't exist anymore  You will need wadding and material for the back. ETA Aldi? because I got the same bundle  |
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Post by tincin on Sept 22, 2017 12:03:13 GMT
You can join craftsy.com or McCalls quilting both places have free patterns. I'm assuming you have the basic tools like a rotary cutter and a mat so other than that you're going to need batting and backing for your project. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 12:11:32 GMT
Yes, I just thought the designs were so cute  tincin I don't even have the basic tools. I really didn't think it through! Save |
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Post by wellway on Sept 22, 2017 12:15:27 GMT
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Post by gillyp on Sept 22, 2017 12:18:14 GMT
Ha! We don't have an Aldi and I ordered some cute designs online a few weeks ago. I ordered some in dog designs too. I shall be interested in the suggestions here. |
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Post by wellway on Sept 22, 2017 12:22:17 GMT
Ha! We don't have an Aldi and I ordered some cute designs online a few weeks ago. I ordered some in dog designs too. I shall be interested in the suggestions here. I might have got the three bundles on offer and some packs of yarn  Still not as much as the lady near me who nearly cleared the stack of baby yarn!! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 22, 2017 12:37:05 GMT
Since you know nothing about quilting, you should check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Tutorials They also have a YouTube channel with those tutorials. In addition to quilt pattern tutorials (there is even a category for quilts from fat quarters), they have tutorials on the basics of how to quilt. Their tutorials were how I learned to bind my first quilt several years ago. There are also quite a few talented quilters here that I'm sure will be willing to answer questions as well. As for materials, you'll need some cotton thread, a rotary cutter/ruler/cutting mat, backing fabric (amount depends on the project you choose), some batting (wadding) and patience! If you find you really enjoy it, you might want to clear some space for all the fabric you are going to end up collecting!  |
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Post by deshacrafts on Sept 22, 2017 13:09:58 GMT
Since you know nothing about quilting, you should check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Tutorials They also have a YouTube channel with those tutorials. In addition to quilt pattern tutorials (there is even a category for quilts from fat quarters), they have tutorials on the basics of how to quilt. Their tutorials were how I learned to bind my first quilt several years ago. There are also quite a few talented quilters here that I'm sure will be willing to answer questions as well. As for materials, you'll need some cotton thread, a rotary cutter/ruler/cutting mat, backing fabric (amount depends on the project you choose), some batting (wadding) and patience! If you find you really enjoy it, you might want to clear some space for all the fabric you are going to end up collecting! This was going to be my suggestion as well. They have great video tutorials. Save |
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Post by cmhs on Sept 22, 2017 13:16:32 GMT
Another vote for Missouri Star. Ginny's tutorials are great. I've been quilting for nearly 30 years and I have learned so much from her tutorials on youtube in the last year.
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 22, 2017 13:51:29 GMT
Since you know nothing about quilting, you should check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Tutorials They also have a YouTube channel with those tutorials. In addition to quilt pattern tutorials (there is even a category for quilts from fat quarters), they have tutorials on the basics of how to quilt. Their tutorials were how I learned to bind my first quilt several years ago. There are also quite a few talented quilters here that I'm sure will be willing to answer questions as well. As for materials, you'll need some cotton thread, a rotary cutter/ruler/cutting mat, backing fabric (amount depends on the project you choose), some batting (wadding) and patience! If you find you really enjoy it, you might want to clear some space for all the fabric you are going to end up collecting! You can learn almost anything from YouTube! Sounds like the Missouri Star Quilt Company videos there would be a good place to start. However, I second the suggestion that you use them to piece together a table runner instead of a quilt, since you have not done quilting before. |
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Post by wellway on Sept 22, 2017 16:09:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 16:30:32 GMT
So you want to make your first quilt?
Do you have a sewing machine? Makes things easier but a needle and thread will do. Yes you can actually hand sew a quilt. You just need to mark the seam the same on all the pieces.
You can cut fabric with a good pair of scissors.
You can mark with a pencil.
Of course most of the fun in quilting is buying all the bits and pieces , but don't get to worked up if you don't have some thingamybob.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 16:42:14 GMT
So you want to make your first quilt? Do you have a sewing machine? Makes things easier but a needle and thread will do. Yes you can actually hand sew a quilt. You just need to mark the seam the same on all the pieces. You can cut fabric with a good pair of scissors. You can mark with a pencil. Of course most of the fun in quilting is buying all the bits and pieces , but don't get to worked up if you don't have some thingamybob. I was planning to hand sew, I enjoy it and thought it would keep me busy. I've ordered some hexagon paper pieces from Amazon this afternoon. Am I being overly ambitious? Save |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 16:42:35 GMT
Thank you Save |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 22, 2017 17:23:28 GMT
I was planning to hand sew, I enjoy it and thought it would keep me busy. I've ordered some hexagon paper pieces from Amazon this afternoon. Am I being overly ambitious? I don't think you are being overly ambitious at all! English Paper Piecing (EPP) is all the rage right now. If you enjoy hand sewing, then you should enjoy EPP. My granny would be so happy to see hand quilting coming back into fashion. She believed a quilt had to be totally pieced and quilted by hand. She taught me when I was in college (I still have that pillow), but I found I preferred quilting with my machine. I am becoming interested in the Big Stitch quilting though (and am taking a class at Quilt Festival in November). Maybe I'll work my way around to EPP in the future. You might check out some of the quilting blogs for EPP. I've read several in the past couple of months that showcased their EPP work. I'll try to find those later and link if you are interested. I hope you will share photos of your project as you work on it! |
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Sept 22, 2017 17:25:28 GMT
I was going to suggest Missouri Star as well.. They have an app and release a new video tutorial each week. Other You tube channels I like is Fons and Porter and Fat Quarter shop. You might also be able to find a local quilt guild or Quilt shop, I've found a great "sisterhood" at both
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