Eastern North Carolina here.
Ok I have been tinkering with sewing since I was probably 10 Years old 1980. Not really great at sewing but I ain’t scared to learn more. Just little projects. I used to watch Mom making clothes and picked up a little although Mom didn’t give me instructions. I have done a little bit of upholstery projects I am currently working on some little bass boat seats. Just learning the art of piping or welting.
I really signed up for this forum for advice on machines. My operational machine is a cheap Walmart singer. I think I paid $89 for it in 2007. I also have a singer cabinet model treadle machine built in 1901. The old machine has the electric conversion kit on it. I have been looking at heavy duty machines like a singer 111W155. The W155 doesn’t seem to have reverse? I’m certain I need a walking foot machine.
Again looking for advice on machines. not really a quilting type person yet.