Quilting Inquiry....

[sheilao323]

Hey Everyone

I've been thinking about taking up quilting, and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any books, sites, ect. that would be helpful for starters. I came across this really interesting craft site for young adults (like myself) that got my creative wheels turning: http://www.makeitu.com/ . If anyone can suggest any sources like this site---that's geared towards a younger audience--- I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks much!

[thewallmrs]

When I started, I bought some basic books such as Encyclopedia of 63 quilt patterns and designs, and 101 Fabulous Rotary Cutting Quilts, they have directions and suggestions. Find some fabric that you love and pick one and get started. Quilting is a fun and relaxing way to express your individual artistic style. Happy quilting and lets hear from you again soon.

[K1SSIT]

Hey sheilao323,

I also consider myself a young adult although I am now 30 years young. When I first started quilting about 8 years ago, I started with a log cabin block which was taught to me by a friend. After that, I bought the book "Quilting for Beginners" by Coats and Clark. This helped me learn everything I needed to know about beginner quilting. Once you know the basics about quilting, all you have to do is use your imagination and pick out some fun fabric. We can make so many things with fabric and thread! I really can't recomend any sights geared towards younger quilters because I really haven't found that many. Maybe we should start our own!

[jsleach]

Hey Everyone

I've been thinking about taking up quilting, and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any books, sites, ect. that would be helpful for starters. I came across this really interesting craft site for young adults (like myself) that got my creative wheels turning: http://www.makeitu.com/ . If anyone can suggest any sources like this site---that's geared towards a younger audience--- I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks much!
Sheilao323
Try visiting Quilters Cache, http://www.quilterscache.com. She provides 2 quilt blocks a month, and shows most as a quilt made. She also provides for beginner, novice, or advanced sewers.
Been my favorite site for about 5 years now & stillluv going there.

[jsleach]

[quote=jsleach]Sheilao323
Try visiting Quilters Cache, http://www.quilterscache.com. She provides 2 quilt blocks a month, and shows most as a quilt made. She also provides for beginner, novice, or advanced sewers.
Been my favorite site for about 5 years now & still luv going there. Gives me lots of inspiration.

[quiltingraniet]

Hey Everyone

I've been thinking about taking up quilting, and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any books, sites, ect. that would be helpful for starters. I came across this really interesting craft site for young adults (like myself) that got my creative wheels turning: http://www.makeitu.com/ . If anyone can suggest any sources like this site---that's geared towards a younger audience--- I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks much!

Sheila,
Carol Doak has a book titled, "Your First Quilt Book-or should be" and it is wonderful! She explains so that beginners can understand what she is talking about. The directions are really easy to follow. I've been quilting for almost 6-7 years and I still refer to this book. It's like a Bible for Quilters. Good Luck!

[Scott Puckett]

I started off with a selection of books including:
Quilting 101 (http://www.amazon.com/Quilting-101-beginners-guide-quilting/dp/1589231104/sr=8-1/qid=1159457039/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-5774518-4314210?ie=UTF8&s=books)
The Quilter's Stitch Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Stitch-Bible-Illustrated-Reference/dp/0896892034/sr=1-1/qid=1159457682/ref=sr_1_1/103-5774518-4314210?ie=UTF8&s=books)
The Quilter's Color Scheme Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Color-Scheme-Bible-Combinations/dp/0896892743/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b/103-5774518-4314210?ie=UTF8)
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia Of Quilting (http://www.amazon.com/Donna-Koolers-Encyclopedia-Quilting-Kooler/dp/1574865072/sr=1-1/qid=1159457253/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-5774518-4314210?ie=UTF8&s=books)
Marianne Fons and Liz Porter's Quilter's Complete Guide (http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Complete-Guide-Marianne-Fons/dp/0848724666/ref=cm_sylt_fullview_prod_8/103-5774518-4314210?ie=UTF8/103-5774518-4314210)

The Fons and Porter book has been especially helpful in that it seems to explain machine piecing in greater detail, including patterns to follow.

I have also seen a book on modern quilt types, but it looked too advanced for my skill level right now.

One thing I would suggest is that the fundamentals of quilting will be the same whether geared toward young adults or older people. After you learn the basics, you can go off in any direction you want, whether it's a more traditional style or a more contemporary style. Frankly, I'd rather learn from someone very experienced who had been quilting for a few decades to get the benefit of their wisdom and experience.

[love to sew]

I have only made a few quilts but each of them were patterns by Eleanor Burns. She really explains everything so well. :)

[Tracey'sByDesign]

Eleanor Burns is O.K., I guess. I can hardly stand to listen to her. I will admit she is better now than she used to be in her early days. this throwing scraps over her shoulder is just too much for me. I recommend a book in its second printing entitled It's OK If You Sit On My Quilt Book by Mary Ellen Hopkins. Strictly machine piecing and quilting I think you will like it. Let me know.