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How to Start Quilting- Advice for Beginners

1/30/2016

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Beginner Quilt I taught several years ago at the request of the Windsor Quilters' Guild
I realize that sometime we talk about topics on blogs and don't really appeal to the beginner because we assume everyone knows what we are talking about!  

I hope to inspire individuals to quilt because it's a creative and very therapeutic past time in a rather fast paced world.

So today I want to talk about how to get started quilting:

1) Check out by searching on the internet, quilt/patchwork shops in your area and sign up for a beginner class.

2) Go to the library and yes there are quilt books at the library!

3) Ask for advice from friends and relatives and blogs like www.quiltingintheloft.com, we are always happy to answer questions and give advice at no charge.

4)"Just do it" as they say, think of where quilting projects would fit into your home and jump in to this lovely pool of quilting knowledge!!
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5) Purchase a great book and try it yourself at home.

​See a recommended book below:


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Beginners Guide to Quilting-16 Projects to Learn to Quilt by Elizabeth Betts

This book was published in 2013 so it is current and you can learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different technique, from bags and cushions to table mats, wall hangings and bed quilts. Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions accompany each project, making them all suitable for even a complete novice. The book also includes a quilting glossary explaining common quilting and sewing terms.

This book has a 5 star rating, it is recommended as a top book for beginners and has excellent reviews and is available at Amazon.ca for $21.74 Cdn

Check it out below:

10 Comments
Edna Chambers
1/30/2016 02:44:11 pm

A very timely article for me with excellent suggestions. I've taken a beginners class and made a fence rail quilt, read many quilting books (including novels!), done lots of thinking & purchasing patterns, much fabric and supplies as well as basic equipment. Now it's time for me to jump in, but I'm having trouble with that. I live on Vancouver Island, BC and my best quilting friend lives in Texas. Will look into purchasing the Elizabeth Betts book. Perhaps it will give me the confidence I need to make the plunge. Or perhaps if I re-take the beginners course. Edna

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Robin link
1/30/2016 07:52:04 pm

Hi Edna, The book is wonderful! I am happy you are considering getting back into this wonderful past time, you will not be disappointed. If you need any assistance at all feel free to email questions to our contact page and we would be happy to help you to make your quilting experience a great one! Also, keep watching our blog and website, we are always trying to share our quilting knowledge and free tips and ideas. Have a wonderful weekend, Robin www.quiltingintheloft.com

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Katie Bogaert link
1/31/2016 07:27:16 pm

Hey! I'm the daughter of the writer of this blog (Robin) and I currently live in Kitimat BC. I totally get the difficulty with the jumping in part. I also don't have quite the quilting community my mom has in southern Ontario, but I've gained a lot of motivation to just do it by joining a (very small) quilters guild in my area. Do you have one in yours? Weekend quilt ins (friday night and saturday) with a group of close friends also really helps me to commit to a little bit of time each month to work on projects. Hope this helps.

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Robin link
1/31/2016 08:04:47 pm

Great advice Katie! Thank You

nancy baker
1/30/2016 04:33:07 pm

is there a way I can get that beginner pattern

nancy

baker52n@gmail.com

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Robin link
1/30/2016 07:57:06 pm

Hi Nancy, I have sent you an email about your request and will await your reply prior to sending info.

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Rebecca Mattox
1/30/2016 11:16:49 pm

Can you point my to the pattern for this quilt? Thanks

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Robin link
1/31/2016 08:00:56 pm

Hi Rebecca, The quilt is a multiple 8 pointed star made of 1/2 Square triangles. I made it a few years back. I can draw up the pattern in Electric quilt 7 and send it to you if you send an email to our contact us page requesting the pattern. I am glad you like it!

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Mary Scholl
1/31/2016 09:20:02 am

Love your quilt that you displayed in this blog.
What is the name of that pattern?
Thanks.

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Robin link
1/31/2016 08:02:22 pm

It is called a multiple 8 pointed star and is made of large 1/2 square triangles. Thank you, glad you like it

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