5 Tips You Need To Start Quilting

Quilting is such a fun and relaxing hobby, but it can be overwhelming for beginners. There are so many different pieces to the puzzle that you need to figure out before you get started from choosing fabrics, finding patterns and fabrics that inspire you, and even deciding what machine would work best for your needs. With all of these things to think about (and learn!) it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting with quilting. But don't worry! I've put together a list of five tips I wish someone had told me when I first started quilting:

• Know How To Thread and Oil Your Sewing Machine

If you’re new to quilting and don't know much about sewing machines, it can be easy to forget that they need regular care and maintenance. Your sewing machine is a tool that you use every time you go to work on your quilt, so it's important to keep it in good working order. The best way for beginners like yourself to be successful is to read the manual making sure you understand how to thread the machine, when and how to clean it, and where to oil it (if your machine needs oil). If a machine is not threaded correctly, it will not give you