Beginner Quilting – Start Here

Beginner quilting is a quick and rewarding hobby to start. You do not have to get fancy with your creative patterns. You will need to start out small and learn the basics of beginner quilting. You can even start with two pieces of fabric with no cutting and piece sewing required. This is a great way to start quilting. Take two nice pieces of cloth fabric, put your batting in between and sew. Try different techniques in this easy project. The more you practice, the better your skills will become. You will not be beginner quilting for long. Before you know it, you will be creating complex pieces easily.

The Easiest Pattern You Will Ever Make

The easiest pattern for beginner quilting is the one that you only use two pieces of fabric for. The following pattern will take you through the steps to make your very first quilt. Follow these instructions and soon you will be enjoying your own handmade quilt. You will need to purchase two yards of fabric. You will need at least one yard of the same design in one whole piece. One is for the top and the other is for the bottom piece. You will also need to get a piece of batting that is the same size as the fabric. Make sure each piece is the same length and width. After you have found your fabric, wash the pieces. This will allow for shrinkage of both quilting pieces to be even.

You will need to put your two pieces of fabric together with the right side of the fabric facing each other for this beginner quilting project. Place your batting on the bottom of the pile and start sewing. You will need to sew a seam around three complete sides and about ¾ of the last side. You can use any seam allowance you want but, it will need to be the same around the whole piece. After you have finished the sewing, you turn your pieces out and thru the hole. The batting should now be inside the two other pieces. You will need to make sure that it went through all of your fabric. If you need to make corrections, turn inside out again and stitch then, turn it again. Once you have satisfactorily stitched the fabric, you need to close the hole on the fourth side. Hand-stitch this hole closed. Once you have finished the stitching, iron the quilt to ensure that the batting and fabric are all flat and uniform. Trim any extra fabric around the edges. Congratulations - you have just finished your first quilting project!

Care Of Your Quilt

Now that your beginner quilting project is complete, you will need to care for it so that it will last. Washing the quilt in warm water and mild detergent is best. If you have colors that may run, you will want to only wash it in cold water. You can use a dryer but, it is best to set it on a low heat cycle or hang to dry. Using high heat may cause the batting to wad up in the comforter and them it will be no good to use. When not using the quilt, you should package it in a blanket bag so that moths and other environmental agents can not get to the fabric. Creating your first will be an exciting experience for you and with the right technique and care, your beginner quilting project will last a lifetime!