your quilting journey starts here
Imagine creating your very own quilt from start to finish. Not a generic, store-bought blanket… but a handmade, made-with-love quilt you created yourself. This free guide walks you step-by-step through exactly what you need to begin, without the overwhelm.
Highlights
What to look for in a sewing machine (and what you can skip)
A printable notions checklist
Quilting terminology decoded
fabric buying made simple
A clear step-by-step quilt roadmap
No pressure. Just a beautiful place to start.
imagine creating something that lasts
Imagine creating your very own quilt from start to finish. A handmade, thoughtfully designed, made-with-love quilt that carries your story in every stitch.
Maybe it becomes a baby shower gift that’s passed from crib to crib. Maybe it lives at the end of your bed. Maybe it becomes the quilt your family fights over during movie night.
Quilting is one of those rare hobbies that feels both creative and grounding. It connects you to tradition while giving you total freedom to play with color, texture, and design. It’s practical. It’s beautiful. And yes… it can be a little addictive in the best ways.
But here’s the truth: starting can feel overwhelming. Sewing machines. Fabric options. Terminology. Tools. Where do you even begin?
That’s exactly why I created this guide.
Instead of trying to figure it all out alone, you’ll walk through five clear categories that break quilting into manageable, approachable steps. By the time you finish, you won’t just understand quilting… you’ll feel ready to begin.
And that first quilt? It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be yours.
Let’s start this journey together.
the ultimate quilting starter guide
sewing machines
What you actually need in a machine and what you can confidently skip.
notions
A printable shopping list so you buy exactly what you need, nothing more.
fabric
Simple guidance to help you choose fabric without second-guessing yourself.
terminology
Quilting terms explained in plain English so you feel “in the know.”
intro to quilting
A clear, step-by-step overview of how a quilt comes together from start to finish.
Your Instructor
Hello! I'm Brittany
Quilting has brought me so much joy, and I know it will do the same for you! This hobby is not only exciting and fun, but creating something with your hands is deeply fulfilling. Not to mention, connecting with others in the community is the icing on the cake! Quilts are meant to last for generations....in fact, I still use and love the quilts that my grandmother made for me and my family. It makes me excited to think I'm also creating heirlooms that will be passed down in my family for many years to come. I hope that you'll join me in this course so we can create beautiful heirlooms together!
If we haven't already met, my name is Brittany and I am the owner, designer and educator behind Lo & Behold Stitchery. I have been designing quilt patterns since 2017 and teaching online quilting classes since 2021. Before quilting, I was a Neonatal ICU nurse for 7+ years, where I especially enjoyed the teaching aspect of the role. It was here that I discovered my love for meeting others where they are to transform their skillset and knowledge in a way that may not initially seem possible.
Now, as a online educator and designer, I am honored to have a similar role in the lives of others. We've had thousands of students go through our online quilting courses and the transformation is always so inspiring. Through bite-size lessons and thoughtful curriculum, I have put so much care and thought into our program and I would love to see you inside!
If you’d love more than a roadmap, if you’d like someone walking beside you through every step. Beginner Quilting Academy was created for you!
Inside the Academy, we will make your first quilt together from start to finish. You’ll follow step-by-step video lessons, learn foundational techniques in a beginner-friendly order, and gain the confidence that comes from having clear guidance the whole way through.