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  • January 26, 2014 at 6:06 PM #24895
    the_professors_assistant
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    I got a sewing machine for Christmas. I have learned a few things from here and on youtube. I’d like to make a quilt for my daughter. What do you recommend for a beginner? What materials do I need? I have the fabric and cutting tools.
    One other thing I noticed is my squares are not lining up properly…. What is the recommended stitch seam?

    January 29, 2014 at 8:36 PM #25026
    the_professors_assistant
    Keymaster

    Did you check out our tutorial on making a basic block quilt? In this tutorial I list all the supplies you would need to make a simple quilt. As for matching seams, I always match the seams first and then ease the fabric between. For your first quilt, I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself. The more you do it, the better it will look.
    Here’s our tutorial on a block quilt: https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/block-quilt/

    February 1, 2014 at 12:12 PM #25105
    the_professors_assistant
    Keymaster

    Ok I’m doing pretty good with the seams now. But could you explain easing the fabric between? I’m not sure I’m understanding that correctly. :/

    February 1, 2014 at 12:25 PM #25106
    the_professors_assistant
    Keymaster

    No problem! I do a demonstration of it in this tutorial 🙂 https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/fabric-easing/

    February 1, 2014 at 1:56 PM #25113
    the_professors_assistant
    Keymaster

    Thanks that really helped. I appreciate you getting back to me so soon. Have a great Saturday.

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