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Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Karla — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:08 GMT

Welcome Kay. I still consider myself a beginner even after 5 years. I've learned so much from this site. I think you will like it here. You're lucky as you have someone to teach you...

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Marge P — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:57:23 GMT

Kay - Welcome to the site. You are very lucky to have a great MIL who wants to teach you how to quilt. A simple pattern, some pretty fabrics and you will be amazed at what you accomplish. be sure and post pictures of your finished projects, or even the steps along the way. Have fun and enjoy! You will be learning something that will serve you well in the years to come.

Marge P

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Jennifer — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:41:08 GMT

Hi Kay,

Welcome. I'm fairly new here too. The ladies here are very helpful and you're blessed to have your mother-in-law for guidence. Good luck with your first quilt, I'm sure it will be beautiful.

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Nana — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:07:28 GMT

Kay

Doing an easy pattern in a lap quilt size would not be difficult. If you use a pattern such as brick road or rail fence or even a Turning Twenty pattern that uses 20 fat quarters you will have lots of fun and have an easy pattern to get you started.

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Patti — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:23:52 GMT

My first quilts were all done on a kenmore. My first quilt was a lap quilt. I started with a small wall hanging, but never did get that done. Your MIL will be a great help. Remember to take pictures of all your projects. Then you can look back and see how quickly you progress.

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Dawn — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:47:31 GMT

Great to meet you Kay! Enjoy!

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Melissa Halpain — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:52:59 GMT

Welcome Kay,

You will love it here and you will get plenty of help and encouragement from everyone on this site. You are so lucky to have someone to show you about quilting and to be your built in quilting buddy. Some of us have had to learn from books and help from everyone on this site. Can't wait to see some pictures.

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

ls2116 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:32:54 GMT

Hi Kay and welcome! If your MIL is anything like me she has stacks of everything you'll need and may have already preplanned your first project. So I would connect with her and ask. To me those are the threads that bind the quilt full communication start to finish. good luck with your first project.

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Barbara — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:19:12 GMT

Kay, welcome to the club, sounds like you have a great MIL , Hope you will enjoy your time with us. Barbara

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Kay Stewart — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:24:26 GMT

Thank you so much for the advice...I think I will save the kit until I have some experience under my belt. And, you are right...I do have a wonderful MIL. I am looking forward to working on this project with her. I want to make a lap quilt for my own mother who is in a nursing home; however, I may start with a placemat as you suggested to get my feet wet. I will post pics of my first completed project, so you can see what kind of teacher my MIL is. Lol!

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Susan — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:34:06 GMT

scgirl611:
Do you recommend that I purchase a kit to begin,

Welcome, Kay! I agree with Nancy , no kit! Something simple and small to start with so you can get to do the cutting ,piecing , sandwiching, and binding all in a few or less lessons. It is addicting and so very interesting and fun. It sounds like you have a good MIL. I wish I had quilted with mine, I could have learned so much from her and shared a common interest, too. Good Luck, and be sure to show us some pics of your progress. Susan, North, Florida

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

gini — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:39:35 GMT

hi kay, welcome to the group

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Kris — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:31:48 GMT

Welcome Kay.

I agree with Nancy on the kit; too restricting.

Find a pattern you like that will hold your interest. Use fabrics you like looking it so you don't get sick of them. Some beginners wade in shallow waters and some jump off the deep end. Choose a difficulty level that suits your personality.

No matter what you decide have fun with it and let us know how you're doing.

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

MNnancy — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:29:01 GMT

scgirl611:
Do you recommend that I purchase a kit to begin

I'm not sure a kit is the best way for a beginner. If you make a mistake in your cutting, there may not be enough fabric to re-do. I'd recommend finding a nice easy beginner pattern and then asking your mother-in-law or local quilt shop assistant to give you your first lesson on selecting fabrics right there at the store. Purchase a little extra fabric, and the left-overs can go into your stash!

Happy quilting!

Re: A Beginner in Every Way

Leslie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:49:36 GMT

Hi Kay, welcome