I'm new to this just starting and collecting patterns, and trying to get tips and how to get started with my first quilt.
Also starting with blocks it seems easier to begin.
Elaine ,welcome to the club, You have come to a great place , Never hesitate to ask questions as someone here will have your answers for you . I promise it will not take you long to become a quiltaholic and a fabric junkie ..LOL Barbara
EAT!! SLEEP !! QUILT!!
thank you and I'm sure when you cut the blocks out do you make them bigger for the 1/4 seam allowence
Elaine most of your pattern when you cut the fabric have the 1/4 in included already ,you just stich at 1/4 inch as you make the block. .Barbara
Thank you I was not sure very helpfull
Hi Elaine, it is nice to meet you. My only suggestion on getting started is that you pick a simple pattern for your first quilt.
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy & sorrow, stitched with love
thank you I'm looking for one,and happy to meet you.
hi elaine, welcome to the group
gini in north idaho
Elaine - welcome to QCA. I say dig in and go for it...teehee... my very first quilt was an 8 pointed star made by hand- talk about hard...teehee... my next was a huge king size quilt that had over 5000 pieces... yep - you can say I am crazy! I am a quiltoholic. But on a lighter side - if and when you decide on the quilt you want to make - my one and only real suggestion is that you read through the whole pattern and if you have any questions - ask them right then and there. I read all patterns 3 times so that I know exactly what I am getting myself into - I also make a practice block now - if the author of the pattern says this block is supposed to measure 9.5" - I make the one block and test and see if it is 9.5" - if it isn't then I check my seams... sometimes authors don't tell you - that you either need to use a scant 1/4" or a regular 1/4" and that one or two threads can make a big difference in your making the right size. so in the case of the 9.5" block - if I am right on - great - if I am smaller then I have to reduce my seam size - if I am bigger then I have to increase my seam size.
Take it slow - don't rush - quilting if nothing else will teach you patience...
After all that - welcome welcome welcome - and start asking away!
Welcome! As you can already see, you have joined a very helpful, wonderful club! These quilters are there for you! And remember there are no dumb ?'s! Everyone learns differently and we are here to help! Just dive in and go for it!!!
Than you It is great everyone helping me and care enough to help thanks so much
thank you Thea this is great help it's so over whelming with all the help
Hi Elaine, welcome
[Ava, Missouri
Welcome Elaine, I hope you enjoy yourself, No quilt is ever perfect, you will have great blocks and so not-so-good blocks, if you have nasty blocks just pull out the seam ripper and rip it rip it and re-sew.
Welcome Elaine.