I was totally wrong about quilting. I’m feeling very intimidated. Where’s the best place to start? What small project would you recommend? - ThreadSky

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judef01.bsky.social • 24 days ago

I was totally wrong about quilting. I’m feeling very intimidated. Where’s the best place to start? What small project would you recommend?

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ginjones.bsky.social•24 days ago

Anything with just squares, like a nine-patch, perhaps in a lap quilt size (or baby quilt) is a great first project. I love nine-patches -- easy, quick, lots of variety possible. Then you can move on to triangles and more complicated stuff. Basic example here: http://delawarequilts.com/HelpfulHints/NinePatchQuilt.html

keptwench.bsky.social•24 days ago

Make a mug rug! It’s actually a tiny quilt. :) One of many videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeuO1olFH5c

shouldhavezagged.com•24 days ago

Yes! Came here to suggest a mug rug. @judef01.bsky.social, any block pattern around 6" × 6" or smaller would work.

hazelann1.bsky.social•24 days ago

Stacey Lee has a really good series of videos on Youtube of step by step instruction to make your first quilt. Look for "Your First Quilt" in her playlists.
https://youtu.be/TJJmqvT9XPY?si=jX4tNDVpi2SHK9hQ

chipandsalsa.bsky.social•24 days ago

Or just rectangles. Rectangles make the quilt top grow longer much quicker as it is growing wider!

sewonsister.bsky.social•24 days ago

Try quitting a couple of panels and making a tote bag or a pillow. Find a block you like and go for it! 💙✂️🧵

stinpizzamou.bsky.social•24 days ago

Placemats or wall quilts. Improv wall quilts are fun and fast

jcdemund.bsky.social•24 days ago

I started with little mats that are now on counters and coffee table around the house. Basically read a bit about improv, started cuttinf, sewing, recutting, etc. Don’t worry, it’s only fabric!! Dive in!!

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