Let’s learn to quilt! Hooked on Sewing is all about helping you to develop your sewing skills and that includes quilting!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to quilt or not sure where to even start, then you’re in the right place!
Learn to Quilt | Quilting for Beginners Series
When you are just learning (or wanting to learn) to quilt, it can be a little overwhelming and intimidating. There are so many quilt patterns and so many quilting tools. It truly is hard to know exactly where to start!
FAQs
Will there be more Learn to Quilt lessons?
For sure! Like I said, Hooked on Sewing was created with the idea of helping people just like you to learn how to sew. Just like sewing should be a hobby or skill that you enjoy. Quilting should be a hobby or skill you enjoy. So, let’s overcome whatever’s holding you back and put the fun in learning to quilt!
What if I have questions?
Ask away! You can post your questions in the comments section below, email pam@hookedonsewing.com, or post your questions in the Sewing is Fun Facebook Group.
Will you have video tutorials?
Yes! There will be video tutorials whenever possible to supplement the lessons, tips, tutorials and patterns! Please feel free to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you’ll be notified when new tutorials are made available.
How do I use the Learn to Quilt series?
Step 1: Start at the Beginning
For the best results, I recommend you start with Lesson #1 – Quilting Methods. In the first lesson you’ll discover the different methods used in piecing a quilt. There are basically three phases to sewing a quilt:
- piecing – sewing pieces of fabric together to make quilt blocks or designs that will create the top of the quilt.
- quilting – the sandwiching of the quilt top, the batting, and the backing fabric and then stitching by machine, hand, or longarm machine the quilt sandwich together.
- binding – the fabric that is sewn around the edge of the quilt to bind the raw edges together.
But when we talk about “quilting” in the general sense, we are talking about primarily the piecing of the quilt top. There are different methods you can use to piece a quilt. For the purpose of this Learn to Quilt series, we’ll be using the straight stitch method. You can read more about the quilting methods here.
Step 2: Print Each Lesson Guide
Go through each lesson one at a time and be sure to print out the guides or free printables that accompany most lessons. Once you have the guides printed out, I recommend you 3-hole punch the pages and keep them all together in a 3-ring binder.
You’ll also find a Notes page with each guide. Feel free to use this page to take any helpful notes.
Step 3: Watch the Videos
Most lessons also have an accompanying video. Be sure to watch each video. I recommend you have your lesson guide already printed out so you can follow along and take any notes.
Step 4: Get Support / Ask Questions
I’ve created a Facebook Group called Sewing is Fun (because it should be, right?). Please come join the Sewing is Fun Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, get support, receive encouragement, and be inspired by other aspiring sewists and/or quilters. It truly is a lifetime journey and we never stop learning!
What supplies or tools do I need to learn to quilt?
I’m glad you asked! You can read all about my essential quilting tools for beginners here, but all you really need to get started are the following:
- sewing machine
- all-purpose thread
- wound bobbin (or prewound bobbins) – bobbins come in different sizes; refer to your sewing machine manual
- fabric scissors
- rotary cutter
- acrylic ruler
- self-healing mat
- cotton fabric(s)
- pins
- fabric marker
There are PLENTY of other tools that you might want to pick up as you progress in your quilting journey. But these are really all you need to get started. You can read more about my recommendations on the Essential Quilting Tools for Beginners.
What’s Next?
These are just a few of the lessons you’ll learn in this Learn to Quilt series from Hooked on Sewing. There are MANY more and I’m constantly adding new lessons.
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