5956 Precut Quilts: Perfect for beginners, these six quilts by janie lou come together fast and easy with precut fabrics. The simple patterns all rely on charm packs, jelly rolls, and fat quarters to provide an assortment of fun prints in ready-to-sew squares, strips, and other pieces. Projects include An Apple a Day, a wall quilt featuring a charm pack of 5-inch squares; Backyard Fun, a throw fea...
I would like to learn to make quilts. Maybe just baby blankets to start with. I am not new to sewing but definately not a pro. I used to sew when I was a child but havent laid my hands on a sewing machine since. I just got one and would like to start doing something with it. Any suggestions?
First, learn the features of the new machine - this is important no matter the level of experience.
Set down at the new machine, with the manual open and start with the bobbin winding through the maintenance instructions. Read and apply each step of every feature.
Does the machine have a feature that lets you adjust the needle position. This can be helpful when sewing the standard 1/4" seam for quilt making.
Did the machine come with a 1/4" foot - if not, this can be purchased where sewing machine accessories are sold.
Another accessory that is very important to have is a walking foot. This foot attaches to the presser foot bar with the screw that is holding the presser foot adapter (if this machine has snap-on feet). This accessory helps keep the layers of fabric from shifting when they are being sewn.
You can view the 1/4" foot and even feed/walking foot here - http://www.singerco.com/support/presser_help.html
Start with the basic quilting 101 - pre-wash, press, cut and stitch.
A simple block quilt with borders would be an easy first quilt. It can be a baby quilt or a lap quilt. Both are approximately the same size.
This video shows an easy-to-make quilt - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSEQRgtGkE&feature=related
There are many tips and techniques here (I especially like the quilt calculator) - http://www.quiltbug.com/Articles/learn.htm
Free information here (or you can purchase the book) - http://www.sewaquilt.com/
PS: It does not matter if you make mistakes when making your first quilt - I did and the quilt is still a treasure to me!
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Would a single bed quilt be way too big for a cot bed or would it do ok?
We got our daughter a Dora cot bed and just wondering if a single bed quilt would be too big or ok ? anyone know? xx its dimensions are 140x70cms
It would be way too big and a safety issue. She could easily tangle up in that and not be able to get it off if she does causing her to suffocate.
Look for a TODDLER BED size quilt/comforter that is made for the smaller beds.
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How can I contact the Yahoo group re problems with Grace quilting frames & Juki sew machines?
The Bayside Quilting site said the Yahoo group had answers but did not say how to contact. I have a Juki TL98E and the frame does not allow room for the thread spindle. I want to use the platform for the foot control. Any suggestions, please??? thanks
Do a search in Yahoo groups for Juki or just quilt groups. There is bound to be someone who has had the same or similar problem.
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