May we discuss Quilting?

jinny

jinny wrote: »

http://creativeribbons.blogspot.com/2007/07/quilt-as-you-go.html
I bookmarked this ladys site ages ago and never have got round to try her quilt as you go method. I have more time on my hands now so I will give it a try. The idea is to machine or hand sew one patch at a time with the batting complete so it grows as you go. I am going to do a sofa throw with cushions to match so it would be very hard to get a large quilt through the arm of a normal sewing machine. I am going to make a square of smaller patches of all my childrens fabric memories. I am hopeless at starting stuff but not finishing so this way I can just pick up where I left off.

http://www.quilterscache.com/H/howtoquiltoneatatime.html
hi I think this is the method I meant to post but both are good

LittleBrownFrog

Oooh... a quilting thread :j:j
I wonder if reading the quilting thread will help all those little strips of fabric turn into a quilt for dd 2? ... somehow seems unlikely!
My older three children all have their own quilts - large-cot-sized, so still big enough to fit as an extra cover on their single beds. dd 2 hasn't been so lucky - because she arrived just two days before my niece, I made a mad dash to finish my niece's quilt, and have not yet started sewing dd's! She'll be one tomorrow - doesn't look like she'll be getting a quilt for her birthday:rolleyes:

Penelope_Penguin

Hello everyone :beer:

I'm intending to take up quilting for Lent :j I was looking through the old thread and found that a lot of the links are broken or moved so I've started this new thread (and will close the othe one soon).

Please add any websites, tutorials, tips, books, blogs to assist others :A

I have a book from the library with the basics in, but if anyone has a website with basic instructions, or an inspirational blog, I will be eternally grateful

Penny. x

alisaver

Oh I would love to be able to quilt! I read so many blogs that are inspirational on so many crafts it's hard to think of a shortlist. For a quick start in quilting and patchwork though go here to dsquilts.com
She has a free patchwork scottie dog pattern that looks wonderful. I have just started this pattern using old scraps from fabric swatches etc, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Here are some links to a few blogs which are very inspirational:
littlegems-world.blogspot.com
henhousehomemade.blogspot.com
patchworkpottery.blogspot.com

I keep a crafting blog too, I will try and work out how to link to it in my signature!
Ali
x

PS (you will have to copy and paste the links above as I am too new to post links! )

snoozer

I tried quilting a few years ago and got hooked, then time got away from me but I'd love to take it up again, I've still got all the equipment in the loft.

LilacLillie

Any tips on where to buy the equipment cheaply?
LL

Penelope_Penguin

alisaver wrote: »

I keep a crafting blog too, I will try and work out how to link to it in my signature!

Thank you for your input :T I'll look at those links later.

You won;t be able to put a link in your sig, unfortunatley, as it's against the forum rules. You can put it into your home page, though :j I'd love to take a look.

We have a thread on blogs, so you can add it there, as long as it isn;t commercial (so would run the risk of being removed). Hold on while I find a link .............. Here it is .

Penny. x

teresacat

I've been quilting (on and off, depending on my mood!) for years now, and love it! I've found the best site for inspiration and help is http://www.quiltville.com/index.html
Her work is stunning, and there are heaps of step by step photoes for all sorts of patterns from the left menu. You'll be there for ages drooling :-)

Looby_Lou

https://www.quilterscache.com has lots of instructions for different blocks

https://www.quiltville.com has scrappy quilt instructions

Most of the quilt fabric manufacturers have their own websites with free patterns.

http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/ is a blog with lots of different modern patterns. she has stopped up dating the blog but there are lots of ideas.

For anyone just starting out I would suggest borrowing books from the library to find one who's instructions make sense to you. Accurate cutting and seam allowances will make a big difference when you are putting the quilt together. I would recommend a pattern with out any triangles (ie rectangles and squares) to start off with. I have a rotary cutter and long ruler which makes cutting a lot easier, but they are not cheap!

http://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/index.html is a list of shows where you can see quilts, do a workshop and buy materials and gadgets.
If you have a local quiltshop, they may run classes and workshops where you can borrow some equipment to see if you enjoy it before buying lots of equipment. There are also various groups around the country, a list is on the quilters guild website under regions

HTH

Penelope_Penguin

This is the fabric that I've bought to make a quilt for DD :j



I'm intending to make it simply, with squares and a border (possibly a different fabric). I have no rotary cutter (but do have a cutting mat ).

Can someone advise please:

• what size squares do you recommend?
• what is the best way to cut them out?

Tia, Penny. x