Originally Posted by davidwent
I am such a newbie, tomorrow I am going to Joann fabrics to buy my first ever yard of fabric(well a few yards actually), cutter, mat and ruler. I am very excited! I would love to hear some opinions on using a sew machine or doing everything by hand. I don' own or have access to a machine so that would also be a purchase. Time is really not a factor as I have plenty now. Thanks in advance!
David
I'm so proud of you. Go for it, buy your fabric and either way you will be creating something with your individual talents. My first quilt was for my king sized bed. I made it twenty five years ago and still use it today. I get a laugh out of looking for and certainly finding all the mistakes I had made on my first quilt. I still cherish this quilt and would not part with it for anything. You don't have to have a machine but, of course, it goes faster using a machine. I haven't made another hand sewn quilt since I finished my first one. Takes a long time to hand sew small pieces and honestly I think my machine stitched quilts are much sturdier. If you decide to buy a machine listen to the ladies on this site, they really know their machines and straight stitching is all you need from a machine. Dealers will try to talk you into buying a machine that will do everything but brush your teeth and they are really expensive. Best of luck to you and your new found art form. Be sure to share whats going on in your future.