I am determined to make a quilt this year. What patterns/notions/tips do you recommend for absolute beginners?

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Hannah · Answer

Start small!: I made my first quilt last year, and decided to start with a small “lap quilt” that I turned into a wall hanging. It felt much more approachable and doable! Also, embrace the fact that it will not be perfect and mistakes make it more beautiful and hand-made looking. Reddit threads are your friend too. People are always there to help beginner quilters.

Sara Quinn · Answer

You don’t have to measure: Ok take this with a grain of salt because I’ve made exactly one quilt (at topstitch studio in Decatur, shout out!) but my teacher showed me how to make a quilt without measuring, just piecing stitching pressing and then cutting to fit. It was so liberating and fun. I’m gna keep quilting and do some where measuring is helpful but it was a big mental break thru for me.