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Whether you’re a complete beginner or are looking
to refresh your skills, The Beginner’s Guide to Quilting
has got the perfect mix of projects and tutorialsstart quilting
today
Quilting and patchwork has been a
popular pastime for many centuries, and
for very good reason! The process of
making, gifting and displaying your own
pieces is so satisfying, and the finished
result is something that will be treasured for
years to come. But, with so many
techniques and terms to learn we also know
that venturing into this craft for the first time
can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve
created this handy guide to get you started!
Kicking off with some essentials, we run
through stocking your quilting toolkit,
buying fabric, using a sewing machine, and
why your iron will become your best friend!
We’ll also show you, in step-by-step guides,
how to master basic techniques, share our
favourite fabric brands with you, and keep
you topped up with project ideas along the
way. Your new favourite hobby is just
waiting to be discovered...
Go fabric shopping!
From page 10
One of the best parts of patchwork and
quilting is rummaging your local
haberdashery shop or filling your online
shopping basket with yummy fabrics for
your makes! Find out how to choose the
right fabrics for your quilting (page 10), buy
the correct amount (page 23) and work with
slightly more unusual materials (page 144).
Learn the basics
From Page 21
We’ll talk you through all the essential
techniques you’ll need, from machine
sewing (page 29) and preparing your fabric
for cutting and quilting (page 30), to using
a cutting mat, rotary cutter and quilter’s
ruler (page 34). 21