Donovans4 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I am a knitter, not a quilter, and I really need some help and direction. A dear friend of mine passed away recently and she had a huge fabric stash. I suggested to some people that we use the fabric to make quilts for her sister and her two ds. I got a lot of enthusiastic response, but folks are waiting for me to take the lead on this project. So, I need some help for simple quilting instructions, patterns, and any and all suggestions you may have for me. Can I use my basic sewing machine, or is a specialized machine needed? What are some simple patterns that we can follow? LauraD in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home'scool Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You could send everyone a supply of the fabric and have each of them make 3 squares of whatever pattern they wanted (just make sure you have everyone make the same size square) and then put them all together for sample quilts. If you wanted to specify the pattern, 9-block squares are very easy to sew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Your sewing machine should work - I believe all you are doing is sewing sraight lines. You may want to check the library for quilting books or magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Turning Twenty is a very easy pattern because it uses larger pieces of fabric. I'd be a little wary of letting everyone make their own blocks because even seasoned quilters who do round robins end up with blocks that aren't really the size they should be...and putting those together can be frustrating! What a nice idea you have. Maybe you'd like to incorporate some fabric that is plain and you can all sign the quilts or write a special memory of your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Are the people who are going to help you quilters? Perhaps you could just organize a TIME and PLACE for the discussion to begin? Our local college has a quilting class, or maybe you could check into the local fabric store for a class. What a blessing you will be to your friend's family :grouphug: Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 And your regular machine will work. If you make a huge quilt, it might be easier to find a long arm machine to work it, but I have quilted a double on my regular machine :) Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 A nine patch is one of the easiest patterns to sew. A log cabin square is fun to make with lots of fabrics. Both use only simple rotary cutting techniques and simple straight seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This yellow brick road pattern is extremely easy to make because you do not have to match up any seams. It was the pattern I used to teach myself quilting. Very easy and looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Twisted Sisters is another pattern which is only slightly more difficult to make. Check out the gallery of quilts made with this pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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