| The art of quilting does not include a definite method | | | | huge variety of colors and texture. If you do not do |
| to follow. The best method for you will be the one | | | | research before you attempt to buy fabric you will |
| that fits with your personality and skills. Some people | | | | end up confused at the store. Picking your colors will |
| like using old methods such as manually cutting every | | | | end up being a headache when it's supposed to be |
| patch with scissors and using templates. Others feel | | | | the fun part. To make your color choosing easier |
| more comfortable taking advantage of what | | | | make sure you have an understanding of a simple |
| technology has to offer. And lastly, some combine | | | | color wheel that can help you in choosing colors and |
| methods for certain projects. For me, I just use | | | | fabric. Another important thing to know before you |
| whatever technique helps me save time. | | | | hit the store is color value. What I mean by that is |
| To begin with, some of the first things that are | | | | how dark or light a color is in relation to other colors. |
| important to get familiar with are patterns, fabric, | | | | This will help you design a beautiful color coordinated |
| color, block construction and layout. If you do | | | | quilt. |
| individual searches about these it will help you acquire | | | | Now that we have an idea of the fundamental of |
| knowledge in the techniques that are currently being | | | | fabric it is a good idea to learn about patchwork quilt |
| used. This way, you will also begin to learn quilting | | | | block bone structure. Knowing this will help you fit |
| terms. For example, studying a few quilting patterns | | | | blocks together when you are designing and sowing |
| will help you understand a quilters dialog. Also make | | | | your quilt. Remember that every step is important. If |
| an effort to learn quilt block patterns and patterns | | | | you take the time to learn about quilt blocks not only |
| for complete quits. This will be very helpful in your | | | | will you save time but also your quilt will come out |
| progress as a quilter. | | | | very beautiful. |
| Once you have a sense of patterns, knowing about | | | | Lastly, knowing standard mattress sizes before you |
| quilting fabrics would be the next essential step. | | | | begin the design of the quilt and buy fabrics will result |
| Before you attempt to wash or cut any fabric make | | | | very helpful. This will help you decide on what |
| sure that you are very familiar with the fabric's | | | | technique to use, what patterns to implement and |
| characteristics. This will help you avoid any undesired | | | | how much fabric to buy. Remember being prepared |
| results. For example, fabric grain can either enhance | | | | and doing your research beforehand will save you a |
| or destroy your accuracy. If you prewash quilt that | | | | great amount of time and headaches. |
| you were not supposed to you might end up with | | | | Find out what works best for you. Experiment and |
| bleeding problems. And lastly, some fabrics can easily | | | | learn as much as you can. This well help you be |
| be burned. As you can see if you want a successful | | | | creative in your quilt designing. If you like to be up to |
| quilting project make sure you know enough about | | | | date with technology use every technological |
| the fabric being. | | | | resource you can. But most importantly have fun, |
| The next thing would be to get acquainted with the | | | | lots of fun while quilting. |
| colors that work best for your project. There is a | | | | |