Deciding you’re ready to make your first quilt is an exciting thing. Many crafters shy away from making a quilt because they feel that it will be too difficult. Things can get confusing with all that stitching, the yard of various fabrics, and patterns. However, there is no reason to feel overwhelmed. This is what you need to know about starting your first quilt.
Choose Pattern
Choosing a pattern is the first thing you must do and arguably the most overwhelming for beginners. It’s best to start small, as this will allow you to take your time on technique rather than getting caught up in a large project. The best designs you should go with are basic block patterns, like a pinwheel or an hourglass block. Once you have your pattern chosen, it will detail how much fabric you need to buy and what kind.
Choosing Fabric
There are countless hues and types of fabrics for you to choose from, but there are some things to keep in mind. When creating the visual focal piece of your quilt, you will want to use a mixture of blender fabrics and prints. You can consider blender fabrics to fill in the space of your quilt and draw attention to the centerpiece pattern. What’s more, you can cut them from any direction, and it won’t mess with the integrity of the fabric.
Gather Tools
Everyone has their own tools they might use to make a quilt, but there are some common ones you will want to get. You will require a couple of tools to cut your fabrics and threads: fabric scissors, rotary cutters, a cutting mat, and a quilting ruler. Additionally, make sure you have pins, clips, marking pens, a seam ripper, and your needles and machine. If you think you might already have some of these tools on hand but can’t find them, here are some quick tips for organizing your home crafting supplies for the future.
Have Fun
Now that you know how to best choose a pattern, what fabrics you might need, and the tools you will require, you are one step closer to starting your quilt. One thing you need to know about starting your first quilt is that it’s a work in progress. You will likely make mistakes but, try to keep a positive mind and have fun.
Conclusion
Quilting is one of the few crafts that can bring a community together both in its creation and admiration. What’s more, it’s such a dynamic way to keep history alive—you can sew a story to life with each thread of your needle. With creation right at your fingertips, all you have to do is start.
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