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Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 12 Feb 2010 18:20

I raised this subject a long time ago and had some good advice, thank-you. Short of retiring (early) I don't know when I can fit this in!

As a beginner, I really want to do this. Now I have been told that a friend's very young daughter is expecting a surprise baby so I would like to make something special her as I have known the would-be Mum since she was three. Any suggestions please?

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 12 Feb 2010 19:16

Thanks, Oldbean, I'll look it up xx

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Annina

Annina Report 13 Feb 2010 15:26

Hi Helen, you have asked the right person,I have been quilting for years,be warned though, it can become as addictive as geneology.

For a first project I would suggest that you log on to E bay.

Select Crafts, and type in "cotton patchwork squares". You will be presented with a wealth of ready cut squares, in scrumptious fabrics.

I suggest you pick 21/2 or 3 in squares and keep your pattern simple for your first quilt. Bare in mind that a baby quilt will be much washed, so machine quilting and piecing is best.

Have a good time making your quilt, and if you get stuck PM me anytime, I may not be very good at geaeology, but I do know about quilting.

All the best, Nina from sheffield
Ps. I will have a look in my quilting mags to see if you have any quilting shops near you.

Annina

Annina Report 13 Feb 2010 15:30

Helen, Have pm'd an addy

Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 13 Feb 2010 18:02

Thank-you for your comments, Nina, and for the address of the shop in Sheerness. This is a very long way from me, :(( , but now I know there are specialist shops I'll look for one nearer to home so thank-you anyway. And I shall definitely start with ebay!

I'll let you know how I get on.

Helen x

Researching:
Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby