Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Learn Quilting At A Quilt Store

By Catalina Nielsen


While shopping at a quilt store is fun, and it's possible to find some of the most unique fabrics and quilting kits known to the hobby, many people are unaware that many quilting stores also are in business to give classes to would be quilters. They will teach novices not only an interest in quilting, but will also teach the skill. Hobbyists can learn the very basics of quilting and also more advanced skills.

The benefits of learning such a craft allows for holiday gift giving, making items for kids and heirlooms for family. Some will also use this important craft for starting businesses or making other novelty items that involve similar skills. Students learn important skills related to sewing, designing and making patterns.

For those considering learning this time tested craft a few accessories will be needed. Those planning to learn different aspects will need quilting supplies. A quilting machine will be needed, as well as needles, thimbles, pins, frames and hoops, rotary cutters, threads, cotton, and templates or patterns for quilting. Part or all of these items may be available at specialty shops.

Don't be tempted to skip beyond where you are in learning this craft. Learning the basics and applying the simple principles first will be more beneficial in learning this important skill. Doing otherwise will only be a practice in frustration. Any new skill takes time to learn.

It is necessary to learn the concepts of pattern making, layering and how to achieve quality. Professionally made quilts take time. Be patient, and take time to learn for optimum results.

Learning to make quilts will meaning learning this skill from the inside, out. Other sewing arts, such as clothing, means measuring, cutting and sewing. Quilting on the other hand is a much more artistic type of art, in that blocks are made from the inside of the quilt, out. This means it is necessary to learn the process of building blocks. The inner pieces, however, do not determine the whole design. Normally, the top layer will dictate the pattern.

One of the first concepts most quilters will learn is how to make blocks, select threads, and cottons that are pleasing. It will also be necessary to learn how to bind, different ways of squaring, and bordering. Once hobbyists have learned the basics they can then begin to acquire other skills, implement a higher level of creativity, and create their own patterns and designs.

Once the beginning and the advanced phases have been completed other possibilities for this art might be considered. This might include beginning an online business teaching others this skill. There are a variety of skills to be taught for this craft, including hand sewing, machine sewing, embroidery, making appliques, pattern making, how to make special projects, and a wide variety of techniques. For those that enjoy this skill, and can teach others how to acquire this skill, the Internet offers a very viable way of making a lucrative income with a quilt store.




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