I suggest just jumping in and making something. I tried hand and didn't like it but machine went better. My first quilt was really really ugly and still is not truly finished. My next one was a baby quilt for my son when he was a baby. It was a simple pattern. Just a bunch of squares. It helps to do something small and simple. Then work to larger more elaborate projects. I also have never taken a class so if classes are not for you just watch videos and make sewing friends. I agree with borrowing a machine till you get a chance to get your own. They do make simple cheap machines to start out with. The are good for other things as well as sewing. Good luck.
Last edited by sahm4605; 05-27-2014 at 03:46 PM.