tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post3233516919383079300..comments2024-02-28T03:08:44.819-05:00Comments on Turning a House into a Home {creating beauty on a budget}: Quilt Passions and OverconfidenceKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06639186510728472589noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-83925570854638698142011-08-26T22:14:59.961-04:002011-08-26T22:14:59.961-04:00Kristen, just get in there and start sewing!!! If ...Kristen, just get in there and start sewing!!! If you can sew 3" in a straight line then you can make a quilt. Also, have you got a rotary cutter, ruler and mat? Essential equipment (as well as a sewing machine) for making a quilt!<br />My Pinterest link for quilts is http://pinterest.com/auntiequiltie/my-quiltings-and-other-sewings/<br />This company has free shipping for orders (usually) more than $50 if you are in the States: http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/<br />Also, if you get charm squares (they come precut in 5" squares) and draw a line form corner to corner, and then put two contrasting squares together, sew 1/4" each side of the line (two seams) and then cut apart on the line you will have Half Square Triangles (HST). You can do HEAPS with HST to make cute quilts. Even the points on stars... AND you can also start with BIG squares adn just make cushions or even a quilt with just four big HST. Check out my blog for some ideas too. Good luck - it is a lovely thign to sleep under a quilt you have made. Ask me anytime for info, happy to give cyber classes. Hugs from Jasmine Down Under.Banaghaisgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239833799152483912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-89101337432705520742011-06-18T22:49:22.169-04:002011-06-18T22:49:22.169-04:00Love your blog. New follower. I have a craft blo...Love your blog. New follower. I have a craft blog with a link party on Wednesdays...would love to have you drop by & link up sometime. :)Would love a follow back at gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />Ginger<br />gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.comGinger Snapshttp://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-37744347075027033432011-06-18T12:33:26.628-04:002011-06-18T12:33:26.628-04:00I'm in love with the first one, but I think th...I'm in love with the first one, but I think the second and third would be better as a first attempt. I made one years ago and my only advise is to make sure your stitches are tight. I may or may not have learned that the hard way.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-12738290461702044352011-06-18T10:53:12.049-04:002011-06-18T10:53:12.049-04:00Ouh.. the one via Crafty blossom is beautiful! Go ...Ouh.. the one via Crafty blossom is beautiful! Go check out http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/<br />I found her blog when I was frustrated with not being able to find a nice red & black blanket for our bed and decided I had to make a quilt (I had no clue what batting was at this point, let alone a fat quarter). She has a step by step that is super easy to follow.<br /><br />If you find a way to get over the whole "sewing straight lines" inability, please oh please let me know. Same with cutting in straight lines! :)<br /><br />Goodluck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466171870835189068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-68713200060524574662011-06-17T10:31:11.306-04:002011-06-17T10:31:11.306-04:00I also put a few tips on a relatively recent post ...I also put a few tips on a relatively recent post about quilting. It has some helpful books, etc. Maybe it would be useful for you - http://www.newlywoodwards.com/2011/04/quilted-table-topper-and-few-words-on.htmlKim@NewlyWoodwardshttp://newlywoodwards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-17886079654477765982011-06-17T10:29:33.226-04:002011-06-17T10:29:33.226-04:00Just lovely! I'd recommend #2 for a first quil...Just lovely! I'd recommend #2 for a first quilt, it's the simplest of the patterns and probably the best for instant gratification. I like to make something a little more straightforward for my first try at something. You'll love quilting. It's one of my favorite things!Kim@NewlyWoodwardshttp://newlywoodwards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-373610500251856312011-06-17T10:19:08.055-04:002011-06-17T10:19:08.055-04:00Hint #1: Call your grandmother. Hint #2: Ask her t...Hint #1: Call your grandmother. Hint #2: Ask her to walk you through the "Quilt in a Day" pattern. It's easy and teaches you all the basics. Plus, you get a quilt in a day.Rebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-841407931291646938.post-71149970194161148832011-06-17T08:48:41.733-04:002011-06-17T08:48:41.733-04:00Ooo, I like them all. Photos 2 and 3 might be the...Ooo, I like them all. Photos 2 and 3 might be the easiest. I'm attempting this pattern now... http://pinterest.com/pin/41053943/<br />If only I could cut straight!! Good luck!michelle@decorandthedoghttp://decorandthedog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com