Your First Quilt - Beginner Tutorial, Part 1

Welcome to the first video in the Your First Quilt Series! I hope video series inspires you to make your first quilt and then make many quilts for you and your family to enjoy!

#yourfirstquilt #Howtomakeaquilt

Your First Quilt Part 2

Your First Quilt Part 3

Your First Quilt Part 4

Your First Quilt Part 5

Your First Quilt Part 6

My favorite quilting supplies:

Rotary Cutter

Cutter/Mat/Ruler Set

Quilting Rulers

Self Healing Mat

Scissors

Wonder Clips

Pins

Marking tools

Iron

Wool mat

Quilting Gloves

Walking foot

The Socials

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[j.greene]

After reading the comments I'm glad to see that I am not the only old man to start quilting after retiring.

[kimberlipoyner]

Thank you Melanie for helping me from Heaven with my very first project. God bless your family for leaving your videos up so that you can continue to help people like me. We all miss you.

[jeffbeauchamp]

Thank you to Melanie’s family for leaving this up! She got me through my first grandson’s baby blanket 4 yrs ago and I needed her again for my new grandson arriving next month. God bless you all and may she rest in peace.

[theirmom]

Thank you to Melanie's family for leaving her video tutorials up. I watched her 7 years ago to learn to crochet and have made a few of her blankets. Now I am back to start my first non-rag quilt. Again Thank you for keeping her teachings to where we can continue to hone our craft.

[Nesaida]

I’m a 67 yrs old great grandma and I have never made a quilt in my life. I came across this video series on how to make a baby quilt and set out on to start my first quilt. Melanie made it so easy to follow the instructions and in no time I was done. Rushed to take a picture to show Melanie my piece of art and came back here to post it. My heart sank and couldn’t help to hold back my tears…can’t even see what I’m typing. To her family I want to say thank you for leaving the videos up, what a beautiful legacy. To Melanie, thank you 🙏🏻 and may the Lord keep you by His side. Thanks to you I found a new hobby😍

[ezraklinect]

Yo. I'm definitely I highschool dude just trying to some new skills in quarantine.

Edit: I finished the quilt and I've already made another one for my sister in law.

[SaRaHfUeL]

My dog just passed today.. going to make a quilt out of all his bandanas ❤️

[erikaengstrom]

I literally just stumbled upon this super helpful video as I'm trying to learn how to quilt only to learn that Melanie has sadly passed. Thank you for these videos, sharing your creativeness and being a helpful teacher. RIP <3

[cassandramcgee]

Thank you to Melanie's family for keeping her videos up. Thank you. I have learned so much from her over the years

[aubreyholt]

Thank you for being the teacher that we needed. What you were able to give to others will never be forgotten. I never could have learned without you. Rest in Peace

[charliebleifeld]

Retired old man with not much to-do. Going to try to make a quilt for my Great grand daughter. I have never sewen before . So off I go I think

[srennix]

Another retired old man with nothing to do .Recovering from cancer chemo and radiation so I can't go out yet.
Going to dry a t-shirt quilt for the tv room. Reading all these reviews makes me confident in my endeavor.

[dawnlaverty]

Feel so sad watching this beautiful lady, but happy that you were able to share your gift with the world.
Thank you. 😢❤

[JillWigney]

Just wanted to add my thanks to Melanie's family for leaving these videos up. I am just embarking on quilt making and watched all the beginner's tutorials and couldn't believe it when I subscribed to her channel to find she had passed away. I felt a real connection. Thank you Melanie. A lasting legacy

[allisonjett]

My dad passed away in December from Covid. I took his dress shirts from church, cut into squares and I’m making this for my mom. Thanks!

[wendigray]

I’m so sad to hear of Melanie’s passing! I learned so much from Melanie over the years. Her videos were so easy to follow and she was a joy to watch and listen to. Rest peacefully

[gerrygorbach]

I appreciate that Melanie posted these videos. Today, I finished my first quilt - thanks to these videos and my wife's support. These videos will remain a guide for others and serve as a legacy. She made creating the first quilt very clear to understand and alleviated fears, even for someone like me who never sewed. I have recommended Melanie's channel to others getting started or curious about quilting. Thank you....

[hannahharman]

i’m 14 and my neighbour who i’m really close with lost her baby 13 years ago yesterday and she’s trusting me with loads of her old clothes so i can make them into a patchwork quilt for her ❤️

[sheilaf]

Sad to know Melanie is no longer with us. Joyful to know she is with God, healthy and happy for eternity. I have never made a quilt. The time has come to learn. Thank you for keeping her tutorials available for us.

[MelanieHam]

Hey everyone! This video is for those of you who have always wanted to learn how to quilt! This is a very beginner friendly series that will be walking you through all of the steps! Here is part 1, the remainder of the series will be rolling out over the next few weeks. Hope you enjoy!