General Question

Posted by Starsong on March 6, 2008, 9:04 pm

Hello All,

I am interested in learning how to quilt, but I don't really like to
sew. Anyone have any suggestions for projects that might help me?

Meredith

Posted by Bronnie on March 6, 2008, 10:13 pm

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Hi Meredith
Welcome to the group!
The best idea is to go to your local library and get out some books on
quilting for beginners. Decide on a first project such as a cushion
cover or a table runner. Buy the just basic requirements (the books
will tell you what you need) first off. Then we can start answering
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Many quilters in my guild hated sewing (ie dressmaking, mending) but
fell in love with a quilt they saw, and then got hooked and now do the
most beautiful work.
Cheers
Bronnie

Posted by Kate G. on March 6, 2008, 10:27 pm

Do you hope to learn to make quilts by hand... or machine?

Either way I would suggest you find a local quilt shop, see what classes
they have coming up and take one for a beginner's project that appeals to
you.

I would definitely start with something small... and not overly complicated.
Pick something with colors you like. Maybe some type of quilted wall
hanging for spring or summer. You want to complete this project encouraged
and excited to start your next.

What is it about sewing you don't like? I don't like mending.... but I'll
piece quilts or applique by the hour (day...week...month....).

Check out some of the projects on the pages of RCTQ members.... you can get
to them from here:
http://www.geocities.com/rctq_quilters/photos.htm

I find browing others albums a good way to kick start my desire when I'm
feeling a little adrift!

Ask lots of questions here if you have them.... the group is always quick to
offer a helping hand or hint!

--
Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

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Posted by Julia Altshuler on March 7, 2008, 8:33 am

Starsong wrote:
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There are applique projects where you glue the pieces on to the
background fabric. We call that fusible applique, and it doesn't
involve sewing. Basting can be done with another sort of glue called
basting spray. Then the layers can be tied together instead of
stitched. Or they can be stapled, but the result isn't very soft. For
the most part, however, making quilts involves sewing. If you don't
like sewing, you don't like making quilts.

You don't say what it is about learning to quilt that you find
appealing. Is it the colors? Try oil paints. Is it the layers? Try
lasagne. Is it something warm and comfy to sleep with? Try a beagle.

--Lia

Posted by Musicmaker on March 7, 2008, 8:40 am

I'd say that everything depends on what it is about quilting that
appeals to you. When I started out, for the first few years I didn't
like to piece, I just really enjoyed the hand quilting work that I
could do while watching tv. Now, having been into quilting for nearly
15 yrs, I can say that there's nothing about the quilting process I
dislike, but I still detest sewing clothes and curtains and such.

Musicmaker

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