Making your first quilt may seem complicated, but this step-by-step video makes the process much easier to understand. Follow longtime quilt maker Elaine Lockett as she demonstrates how to make a quilt from beginning to end. The video is designed especially for beginners and covers the basic techniques, tools, and materials you will need to complete your own quilt.
The written directions are divided into steps that correspond with the different sections of the video. For the best results, watch the entire video and read through the printed instructions before beginning. Take your time, plan each step carefully, and remember that quilting is meant to be enjoyable.
You can find the printed materials and plans for building your own quilting frame here:
Printed instructions and quilting-frame plans:
http://www.americanknitter.com/?page_…
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What You Will Need
- Scissors
- Quilting pins
- Bonded batting
- Staple gun and staples
- Needle-nose pliers
- Sewing machine
- Large yarn needles
- Yardstick
- C-clamps
- Flannel
- Fabric
- Four-ply yarn
- Thread
With the right supplies, clear instructions, and Elaine’s guidance, you will be ready to begin making your own quilt. Work through the project one step at a time, and most importantly, have fun creating something that can be enjoyed for many years.