Isaac Singer was left handed as so your sewing machine is actually left handed and you manage to use it. Being left handed is not a disease and doesn't affect quilting at all, IMO. Knitting and crocheting are a different story. I taught my right handed children by having them face me. Scissors, either left handed or ones made for both - there are lot of them out there now. Iron - center cord so you can both use it is the way to go.