You are right I lurk.I am not very good and am trying so hard to figure out how to even use the space in my spare room for sewing. I have a peice of plywood on the bed with my cutting board on top of it. It looks pitiful and is back breaking to work on.Then I am trying to figure out how to sort the material. So far cottons on one spot, satins in one spot, polyester in one spot etc. I think I need shelves because I can`t get rid of the bed. I inherited a lot of 4 1/2 in square polyester pieces so my first project is a lap quilt to donate to my local dialysis unit, they are always cold.Should I use muslin backing ? I don`t know.I made a table runner with the local home bureau but have to line things up so much more still. I am a rookie at 60 years old. It is not like following a dress pattern.