I have no idea why I decided NOW, when I am way behind on my scrapbooking (2 years), to pick up quilting.
I have some supplies, and I picked up some fat quarters to play around with. I got a couple of quilting books from the library. I sometimes catch Fons and Porter on PBS. I am not sure where to start. I can sew, so I know how to use my machine. Its a matter of familiarizing myself with quilting.
Any tips before I just open the book and jump on in?
mmt4, I don't quilt yet, still working on sewing projects and will be graduating to quilting soon. I'm interested in reading the responses to this thread as I will be in the same boat as you shortly!
The Secret in Happiness is not doing what one likes, but in liking what one does. ~ James M. Barrie
Start with a small project like a quilted wall hanging, or quilt a piece to use for the front of a tote bag, table runner, etc. Place mats are a good first project too.
It's easier to learn on smaller pieces and not feel overwhelmed. If you chose a big piece, like an actual quilt, for your first quilting project it's easy to feel overwhelmed and drop it.
Sgt Mom
Everything becomes a little clearer, I realize what life is all about. It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough, It's giving more when you feel like giving up. ~ In My Daughter's Eyes, Martina McBride
I definitely agree with the starting with a small project. And make sure the pieces in the project aren't too small. Squares and retangles are the easiest to sew together acurately.
And speaking of acuracy, you must master the 1/4" seam. It is really important if the pieces are all to fit together as intended. "Oh that's close enough" doesn't work well when piecing quilts. Hopefully your book starts you off by having you cut up some scraps, sewing them together, and then measuring the final product to see that your seams are acurate.
