Ruby Redman - Quilting: Ultimate Beginners Step-By-Step Guide (Quilting Patterns, Quilting For Beginners, Sewing, Sewing For Beginners, Knitting, Crochet, Crochet For Beginners)

QUILTING

Beginne r s Step By Step Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Where to Begin

Chapter 2 Tools Needed for Quilting

Chapter 3 All about Quilt Blocks

Chapter 4 Creating Your First Quilt: Step-by-Step Guide

Chapter 5 Attaching the Back Quilt

Chapter 6 Proper Edging

Conclusion

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Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book , QUILTING: Beginne r s Step By Step Guid e .

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how you can make your own quilt.

Quilts are as much a part of American history and tradition as having a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is. It holds a central role in the life of every American family, serving as both a practical piece of bedding material and as a receptacle, which holds the memories of important family events.

The quilt itself is not the only part of the tradition that matters. The process of creating the quilt also plays a central role in the aesthetic and sentimental value of the end-product.

But beyond its importance as a heritage craft, research shows that quilting has unique health benefits.

A study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Glasgow discovered that quilting improves not only a persons creativity, but also enhances individual wellbeing in many ways that outdoor and physical activities could not.

The researchers studied quilters and concluded that this hobby helped their emotional, creative, and cognitive well-being, especially among older individuals.

Quilting has an important role in the development of social self as it increases the persons self-confidence. It also harnesses the mind with math and geometric challenges and using different colors could uplift the persons mood. The overall activity has also been found to decrease stress.

Hence, it is a good decision to start quilting, and I am happy that you have chosen this book to be your guide in discovering the wonders of this wonderful hobby.

In this book, I will teach you the most essential things you must know before you can start quilting. You will learn some basic quilting terminology, what types of fabrics to choose as well as the types to avoid, the step-by-step process of quilting, some tips and tricks, and many more.

Once you are done reading this book, you will be confident enough to grab your needles and create your first quilt today.

Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

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Chapter Where to Begin

Despite the fact that modern technology now makes it possible for a quilt to be created in record time, a lot of women still hold on to the traditional way of quilting. Some women are lucky enough to begin quilting under the guidance of a more experienced mentor, such as an elderly relative or member of the community. But for those who want to quilt without a guide, it can sometimes be difficult to find a starting point. For these people, the best starting point is to make sure that they have all the necessary tools that are needed for the quilting process.

But in order to get a good idea of which tools to buy at the supermarket, beginners would first have to gain a good understanding of how the quilting process flows. This flow is simplified through the following steps:

1. Selection. This process involves selecting the quilts pattern and design. It also involves choosing which fabrics to use, as well as the batting that would be used as the quilts filling.
2. Measurement. The fabric would have to be measured in order to match the pattern. This also involves cutting the fabric into precise blocks that would then be pieced together in order to form the final quilt design.
3. Layering. Piecing the fabric blocks together is just the first step in quilting. After the final pieces have been sewn in, the backing would then have to be attached. The batting would then be sandwiched between the top and bottom layers.
4. Sewing. Quilters can either hand-stitch or use a sewing machine for sewing the layers of the quilt together. Another layer that needs to be added as a finishing touch is the binding along the edges of the quilt. This binding covers up the edges of the quilt so that it wont look raw. It also secures all three layers together.
5. Trimming. This involves trimming any extra thread, fabric, and batting that may be protruding on the edges of the quilt.

Knowing these steps lets any beginner understand that the tools they would need for quilting include items for measuring, cutting, and sewing.

Basic Terminology

If you have some background knowledge about quilting, ther e s a chance that you already know that the ter m squar e refers to the small block of fabric sewn with other blocks to create a bigger quilt. The number of squares used varies depending on the quilt size and the pattern. There are other important terms, which could help you understand the process of quilting and find new patterns to use.