Liz Aneloski - Beginning Quilting the Super Simple Way: All the Basics to Get You Started, 15 Projects with Step-By-Step Instructions

Introduction These quilts can be first quilts for beginners or fast quilts for more experienced quilters looking for the perfect gift, donation, or baby quilt. This book offers 3 quilt designs in 3 fabric styles in 3 sizes with 3 layer-securing methods and 3 binding techniques. Choose the size of quilt you want, and from one materials list you can make any of the three quilt designs. This means you can choose a size, shop for fabric (photos of fabric swatches will help you), and then go home and decide which quilt design you want to make. Choose a securing method and binding technique, and youre done! See how easy? We have included basic guidance to get you started and a great list of books you can refer to if you want more information. essential supplies Sewing machine (good working condition, with proper tension [refer to the manufacturers guide for proper adjustment], an even stitch, and a good-quality size 80 needle) 45mm rotary cutter 17 22 self-healing rotary cutting mat (must be used with the rotary cutter) 6 12 rotary cutting ruler Scissors (small, for cutting threads) Pins (thin, fine quilters or silk pins work best) Sewing thread (good-quality matching or neutral-color cotton) Seam ripper (sharp, good quality) IronSafety pins (1 long for basting) Perle cotton or crochet cotton thread (for tying and big-stitch hand quilting) DMC perle cotton Crochet cotton Needles (darning or chenille needles with eyes large enough for the perle cotton for tying and big-stitch hand quilting) ButtonsMasking tape (narrow width to mark quilting lines) fabric Use only high-quality 100% cotton fabric. essential supplies Sewing machine (good working condition, with proper tension [refer to the manufacturers guide for proper adjustment], an even stitch, and a good-quality size 80 needle) 45mm rotary cutter 17 22 self-healing rotary cutting mat (must be used with the rotary cutter) 6 12 rotary cutting ruler Scissors (small, for cutting threads) Pins (thin, fine quilters or silk pins work best) Sewing thread (good-quality matching or neutral-color cotton) Seam ripper (sharp, good quality) IronSafety pins (1 long for basting) Perle cotton or crochet cotton thread (for tying and big-stitch hand quilting) DMC perle cotton Crochet cotton Needles (darning or chenille needles with eyes large enough for the perle cotton for tying and big-stitch hand quilting) ButtonsMasking tape (narrow width to mark quilting lines) fabric Use only high-quality 100% cotton fabric.

Less expensive cottons can stretch and distort and be very frustrating to work with. Always use a combination of light, medium, and dark fabrics in a variety of print sizes. This will result in interesting, exciting quilts. rotary cutting Practice and learn to use the rotary cutter safely and properly. Cut accurately for accurate results. Always close the safety latch on the rotary cutter after each cut.

Always cut away from your body, at a 90 angle. Hold the rotary cutter as shown, with your index finger extended along the back of the cutter. Place the side of the rotary cutter blade directly against the edge of the ruler. Place the blade against the edge of the ruler. Fold the fabric selvage (finished edge) to selvage, then fold again. Fold the fabric twice.

Align a vertical line of the ruler with the bottom fold of the fabric. Trim to straighten and square up the raw edges. Line up the vertical measurement on the ruler with the trimmed edge of the fabric. Cut the size and number of strips indicated in the charts included in the instructions for each project.