Hello all!
The name's Rachel, and I'm from Northern Minnesota. I am a beginner quilter- made my first quilt in February of this year. I have been sewing in general for about 14 years, but never actually done any quilting. I'm currently working on my third quilt for my boss's new baby girl. I'm a little bit of a go-getter. The first quilt I made, I did straight line quilting. (Again, i'm new and don't know what the terminology is for everything) Since then, I did some research on free motion and decided I'd give it a whirl. I just finished FMQ the baby quilt and it turned out fantastic! Any suggestions on free motion on a normal sewing machine?
I have to admit I have the most basic sewing machine on the planet. I think I paid 50 bucks for it at walmart like 7 years ago, but believe it or not, it does the job. Looking at upgrading, but i'm scared. I have this thought that the more bells and whistles the more that can break. :) Suggestions on a good quilter's sewing machine would be much appreciated as well!

I look forward getting to know all of you! (and learning some new tips and tricks)

:D

Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa. It sounds like the machine you have is doing what you need it to do. Why upgrade right now? Would love to see pics of your quilts (smile). Keep up the good work. Bells and whistles are not absolutely necessary to beautiful quilting. Don't stress yourself; have fun and learn. Sounds like you are on the right road (smile).

Hi Rachel and welcome from Arkansas. We're happy to have you join us. Please share your quilts with us.

Welcome from Georgia

Welcome from VA!
Don't forget to post pictures!

Welcome from Corpus Christi, Tx.

make sure you post pictures of your quilts...we love looking at them...

Welcome from the California desert. :thumbup:

Hello and welcome from another Minnesotan!

Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !! :-)