Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I would start with a plain muslin & batting sandwich and put different colors of thread in the needle and bobbin.
That way, you can practice and play around without being afraid of ruining a project, and the different colors will help you troubleshoot any problems you have with the stitches. :)
Have a wonderful time with it!
I would go to thrift stores and buy some old sheets to practice on.