I have been sewing for years and have just finished hand quilting 2 large quilts. I also pieced together several wall hangings. Now, I've got to make my sandwich and quilt them. I am so spooked, I've almost talked myself into hand quilting at least one of them. Help!

Oh don't be scared! I'm sure you will do absolutely fine.
Welcome to the board from NE Ohio!

Practice on something first, that's all. Just practice for awhile until you get the "feel" of it on a "practice sandwich". What kind of machine are you using?

Hello and Welcome from New York. I was the same way before i "took the plunge" After the intitial start, it will become FUN. The key is PRACTICE so you feel comfortable doing it.

Hello and welcome from the Arkansas Ozarks.
Happy quilting.

I feel your pain, as I am in the exact same boat. I don't have a machine that is specifically made for quilting, so that makes it scary for me. I am about ready to piece some placemats, just for DH and myself to use, so that I can practice on them. I'll see how they turn out, and who knows ... it may turn out alright, or I may stick with hand quilting! I just don't know if my Viking 940 can handle a bed quilt of any size. Time will tell. However, I can tell you this, there is a lot of knowledge on this board and graciously shared! Welcome, and enjoy!

Welcome from NC!

start with practicing on some practice pieces- once you have the hang of it then do your actual projects...it takes practice.

welcome from GA! I do recommend quilting on a sample or several samples, and there are lots of videos on youtube that can help... have fun!

Funny you should ask. I went to buy a new sewing machine and decided to get an Husqvarna. DH and I will be moving to Jerusalem full time in a few years so I wanted a dual voltage machine. The only dual voltage machine was the sapphire 875 - one of their quilting machine. So, one thing led to another and here I am with 5 quilt tops already pieced but no courage to start!!!

Which machine are you using?

Welcome from Colorado :-)

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa. You will do just fine. Be brave (smile).

Hi and welcome from Mo.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!

Welcome from Kansas

Welcome! Start small. Get a walking foot. Check out basting quilts using boards on you tube!! No puckers!!

Hi and welcome from NE Ohio.

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from rainy Pa. Practise-practise-practise!!!!

Welcome from Tennessee--Just do it!

Hi & Welcome from Macon Georgia

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Welcome from Michigan. :)

I'm trying to get up the nerve to try it too! Hope to see some pictures from you when you get them done.

welcome from se TX

We have all been there at some point. Welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from SW Indiana!

welcome from state of ky usa

Waving from Texas.....Welcome to the QB. Machine quilting is ok, I am a handquilter mostly, no stress there. LOL.

Hi , Welcome from West Virginia ! :-D

Welcome from the Appalachias:)

Welcome from Tennessee! You'll soon love machine quilting. You'll get lots of great ideas and wonderful help from here.

Hello and welcome to QB, from western Nevada!

Hello and welcome from Minnesota!

I was nervous my first time too, but once I did it and had some success, it was much better. Just jump in and try it!

Welcome from Houston TX!

Welcome from Wisconsin

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Hello and welcome to the QB, you'll love it here.
Little Sue

Howdy. Quilt something very small. Quilt something small. Study 'packaging' the big quilt and setting up your area. What's the worst that can happen? Stitches can be removed if needed. Just take your time.
A finished quilt, though imperfect, is way better than an unfinished top. Leonardo didn't start out with the Mona Lisa and Picasso didn't begin with Guernica.