Am I nuts?

[beansbeans!]

Hi all;

I used to be very handy on the sewing machine, constantly making thingsm but a few years ago something went wrong with my machine and I still havent got it fixed
But I find myself in the last week deciding that with my DD's addiction to Maisy I thought I would get a family member to make her a Maisy quilt that I found on the net.

But now I'm thinking that I could do it!!!

The design looks pretty simple, from what I can tell.. (well I think! )
Am I nuts? How hard is quilting? Do you think a beginner could get through it and have dd proud to have the quilt on her bed?

Oh and this is on the provision that I get my machine fixed first of course!


thank you

Justine

[jackrose]

I just finished my first two quilts, it was much easier than I had anticipated! I thought I would be no good as I am a bit of a rush sewer and quilting seems to be all about precision.

It is, but it is really simple and the results are so rewarding that I think I am addicted.

I learnt by visiting YouTube. Check out the expert village how to quilt or how to make a quilt videos, this was all I needed. They are short snippets of the different stages of quilting and it was frustrating to figure the correct order out but worth it in the end.

Also, visit a good quilting fabric store rather than the biggies such as Lincraft and Spotlight. Apart from having better fabric choices, they are able to offer the best advice and guidance.

Hope you get inspired... it really is easy!

[briggsy's girl]

as long as you are patient with it, you should be fine. if it has lots of small bits you may get frustrated, but if it is pretty straight forward, you'll be ok. just need to make sure you take your time

[~Raven~]

Why don't you try to do a small project like a cushion to get some confidence There are magazines that have some great ideas and step by step guides.

I've never tackled a quilt before so I admire you for trying

[AnyDream]

Not nuts, just inspired . You will learn from doing.

[jackrose]

if it has lots of small bits you may get frustrated, but if it is pretty straight forward, you'll be ok.

Good point BG, I should admit that my first two quilts are very simple square block style. One was with a pre-cut "charm pack" so it was super easy and quick. The squares were pre cut at about 12cm and I just sewed them together with a plain strip between to make a cot quilt The other I cut myself after investing in a rotary cutter and self healing mat (Man I love those items!!) and made a patchwork quilt for a single bed with squares, each square about 80mm wide. Taking on a more elaborate project might just send a newbie bonkers...

depends if you like the challenge!

Small projects as Raven suggested are a good idea for starters - I actually did a doll quilt for DD first to try out the techniques. Its addictive!

[AnyDream]

I also recommend taking a beginners class where you do a sample quilt - it will teach you lots of handy things like strip piecing, and what direction to iron the seams so your blocks meet up neatly. Agree, it's addictive .

[Miss Piggy]

I am greatly cheered by this thread. I have been toying with the idea of making quilts for my children. Nothing fancy, just basic patchwork with squares, but have been put off by people telling me that it is really difficult.
Now I am feeling inspired and will be sure to visit Youtube and look at the rotary cutter and mat.
Thanks Jackrose!