Hope this is the place for me to ask "stupid questions" from more experienced quilters. I jumped in about 4 years ago and by reading and visiting quilting shops I have learned a lot. I like to FMQ but have dreams of replacing my 23 yr. old Pfaff with something that will help me do this easier. So far, I can do baby quilts on my machine, but haven't run out of new family babies so haven't branched out.

Hi and welcome from Texas.

Welcome from Kansas.

Hello and welcome from northern California!

Welcome from New York state! No stupid questions here. That's how you learn.

Welcome!

Welcome from southeast PA!

Howdy from Kentucky!! Believe me, there are NO stupid questions. If there were, I'd have been in trouble a long time ago...LOL!!

Welcome to the Board! Don't worry about asking questions - the members here are fantastic about sharing their know-how! They've saved my sanity more than once!

Welcome from NE Indiana :!:

Hi! Glad you're here! Welcome from Texas!

Hi from Ohio!

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

Hi! :) Welcome from Minnesota!

Welcome from Oklahoma! :lol:

Hello and wlcome fron England!

Stupid questions!! :shock: Stupid questions!! :shock: Honey, there are NO STUPID QUESTIONS!!! Now, am I going to have to give you my "Boys and Girls, there are no stupid questions" lecture!!?? :lol: My students now all seem to understand this concept. Be brave and jump right in!! The water's fine!! Ask away!!! We'll be glad to help in any way we can. You're going to absolutely LOVE this group!! We welcome "stupid questions!!" :lol:

As far as your machine is concerned it all depends on what bells and whistles you want on it. I have a Pfaff that's about 5 years old now, and I still absolutely love it. Definitely get a machine that has the integrated walking foot (IDT in Pfaff lingo). I'm currently quilting an oversized lap quilt, and I'm having no problems. The next machine I buy, however, will have a larger opening so I can "stuff" all that quilt through it. :-) Sometimes I feel like I'm wrestling a bear!

There are so-o-o many machines on the market, and it's just a matter of getting as much info as you can, going to a reputable dealer (look for one that also provides lessons in using the machine you select), and then playing to your heart's content!! Good luck in your search!! Keep us posted as to what new machine you get. 8-)

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Welcome from Ireland

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!