Hello from Kentucky.
 

Hi everyone, I'm new to the group. Actually new to the sewing machine too. My mother in law gave me a 1970s kenmore solid state sewing machine model 566-19142. I absolutely love it. Only problem I have is I've never used one. I learned by hand. Hopefully you all will be helpful if I may ask a strange question.

Welcome from New York state! My first machine was a kenmore too, from my MIL! Used it for close to 20 years. Perfect for straight stitching, which is what most of piecing is all about!

Welcome from Washington! You'll find lots of info, and helpful folks here! Happy stitching!

Welcome from Southern California!!!

It sounds like she gave you a good hard working machine to learn on, everyone here loves to help whenever we can.

Welcome from SC Texas.

Welcome from Southern California. I had home economics in 7th grade and learn to sew from my Grandmother. Take your time because in fact, it is a power tool. No question is too dumb. Just remind us you are a newbie. I hope you find the inspiration that I do from this site. Just one hint, don't make your first quilt a king size. I did! :)

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Hi Samantha welcome from NE Ohio.

Hi Samantha. Welcome from a fellow Kentuckian!

Welcome from NJ. Lots of helpful folks here and lots of Kenmore addicts as well. Just ask away and someone will be along to help in a jiffy.

:) welcome from se TX --ask any questions as this is a friendly group that love to help!!

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Hopefully your mother-in-law will give you lessons to learn to use your new machine. The older Kenmores are wonderful machines. It isn't hard to use a sewing machine, just takes some patience with yourself.
Sharon in Texas

Welcome from Arizona.

Welcome from Arizona. Hope you enjoy all the wonderful information, inspiration and people you find here as much as I do.

Hello and welcome from Australia.

Welcome from OHIO! :wave:

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Hi from Fort Myers, FL. I have an old Kenmore for a back up, it's a work horse.