My name is Paola (pronounced like pow-la). Today, I decided that I need to learn a new hobby. I've never sewn (other than a few loose buttons) or quilted anything before. I just got done ordering three beginner quilt books and quilting software: "Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!)" by Carol Doak; "101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts" by Judy Hopkins; "First-Time Quiltmaking: Learning to Quilt in Six Easy Lessons" by Becky Johnston; and the Quilt Design Wizard by The Electric Quilt Company. I do not have a sewing machine (yet). I've been doing some research online and have come across three manufacturers that have garnered favorable reviews: Pfaff, Singer, and Bernina. I'm not sure which sewing machine to get though. I figure that I should get a machine with the options I need based on what I read in the books and/or software.
Well, that's it for now. I'm open to suggestions. Thank you. :)