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From: moni1221
Date: 11-09-2005, 08:28 PM (1 of 6)
| Hello- I have decided to begin quilting because I recently found out I am pregnant with our first baby. Eventually I want to make a quilt for the baby with a "before you were born" theme I would like it to have some pictures and fun stuff on it to show baby what life was like before he/she joined us. I know this will be a complicated project so I need a starting project that will point me in the right direction. Thank you for any advice or tips on getting started. |
User: moni1221
Member since: 11-09-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 11-10-2005, 05:24 AM (2 of 6)
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Welcome and congratulations on the new baby to be!! I don't quilt at all, still trying to muster up the courage, but wanted to say Hi and I know you'll get fantastic answers from everyone here.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: dmoses
Date: 11-10-2005, 08:00 AM (3 of 6)
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Hi moni1221, There are some quilting lessons on this site. Quilting Lessons (http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=category§ionid=2&id=7&Itemid=32) That would be a good place to start.  I am new to quilting and I started with small projects...pot holders, small wallhangings, and later, baby quilts. I am now working on the Advent Quilt that is posted on this site. Once you get a basic understanding of how quilts are made, it won't be long before you start thinking of all the possibilities! 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-10-2005, 08:28 AM (4 of 6)
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Hi Moni1221. Welcome to SWN!!! And congrats on the new baby to be!! Babies are so much fun! In addition to Donna's suggestions-which are really good because the directions are simple and basic that we have posted here-you might try looking for a book in your local fabric/quilt store or even a place like Barnes & Noble on memory quilts-or even google and find out what you come up with. Considering a memory quilt is what you want to do you might do as Donna suggested and start with a pot holder or something simple and work your way up- perhaps do a memory pillow with pictures before tackling your quilt. Hardest thing I found about quilting is picking out the fabric! LOL Let us know how you do and if you have any more questions feel free to ask-there is a wealth of knowledge around here! again, Welcome and Congrats! Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 11-10-2005, 11:00 AM (5 of 6)
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Oh, that'll be a nice project! Good for you. I think the first quilted project I completed was a small wall hanging for my cousin's baby's nursery. Here are a few free patterns for other baby items, just to get your creative energy going. baby patterns (http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/baby.html) Enjoy!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: sewingdiva
Date: 11-10-2005, 11:35 AM (6 of 6)
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Congratulations Moni1221! I'm sure the baby will really appreciate the quilt when he/she gets older...it will be a great keepsake. I just started sewing a few months ago and my first project was a wall hanging quilt - so if i can do it, it can't be that hard! There are a lot of great ideas for beginner quilt projects on the 'net: sewing.about.com Sewing Machine Manufacturer Websites: eg. www.pfaffusa.com, www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/ If you have the time, you should drop by your local quilting/sewing store - they often have individual patterns or 'kits', some geared to beginners. I used a 'square dance' pattern along with a couple of basic reference books and they got me off to a good start!
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User: sewingdiva
Member since: 10-23-2005 Total posts: 22 |
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