New quilter help needed!

OK, I've a friend that has been to visit us last week and she wants to learn to quilt. She knows how to sew already - phew!

My problem is that I need to recommend books or websites that she can access (no broadband yet). I would teach her myself, but I'm in France and she is in the UK!! I went to a local class, but she is quite shy, so I don't think at this stage, that a class would be an option.

Any links that I could pass on to her would be really appreciated.

Thanks again

Janner

France

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Janner
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In the US many of the Protestant churches have regular quilt groups that meet once a week and make quilts, some to raffle off and some to finish a top for somebody who pays a rather handsome contribution to the church. I have found that the church quilters are usually very generous with their expertise, and welcome beginners, who work on their own small projects under supervision and with lots of advice. Your friend might check to see if there are any quilting groups in the local churches in her area -- a phone call to the church office would be all that is required.

Or, does she know any neighbors who do quilting? That could be a wonderful way to begin!

I have found that in general, quilters are generous with their time and expertise, and it's a great way to make very good friends!

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Mary

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jennellh

A very good basic book is Carol Doak's "Your First Quilt Book.....or It Should Be". Clear diagrams, instructions and basics to build on. Also not overwhelmingly large. There are other good books but this one is among the most "friendly" I think. You might want to think about cutting a small project "kit" for her. Since she can sew, having something that is already correctly cut, might help her get her feet wet. And please emphasize the importance of accurate seam allowances. In garment making it isn't as critical, because there is ease built into the pattern. Remind her that sewing patchwork is like a jigsaw puzzle. But the pieces have had an "edge"/seam allowance added around them. The seam must be the same as what was added in order for the pieces to fit together. Too big a seam allowance and the pieces will be too small, leaving "holes" in the puzzle. Too narrow a seam allowance means the pieces will be too big and will "buckle" to fit into the space allowed for them.

Have fun, Pati, > OK, I've a friend that has been to visit us last week and she wants to

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Pati C.

I love the jigsaw analogy, Pati! Haven't heard it before (that I can remember). It might come to me in the future, if I am teaching a beginner. Thanks. . In message , Pati C. writes

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Patti

Thanks.... it works with a lot of people.

Pati, > I love the jigsaw analogy, Pati!

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Pati C.

Does she have an LQS? Mine has 1 day classes which are good for a Newbie, they also know what classes are on in the area. You could also look on the quilters guild website under regions, they have lists of local groups, I've joined 2 and they are really friendly! Otherwise I would suggest checking out her local library and finding a book she likes.

Sarah in a sunny Durham

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Sarah Dixon

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