Originally Posted by KenmoreRulesAll

Excellent advice. I haven't been to a fabric store since mom dragged me there when I was a kid and I'm not sure what to look for but all-purpose should be fine for starters. I will definitely sign up to become a member -- thanks for that tip. And I may get a tabletop air filter system. I'm a member of Wawak Sewing Supply and their sales seem pretty good. I'm also considering getting a commercial-grade iron with boiler, but that's in the distant future. This whole sewing thing is getting out-of-hand.