Hello!
My name is Athena and Im a married college student living in Maryland and Im trying to get into quilting.
Today I am purchasing a Emerald 203 sewing machine (despite the fact that I've never used a sewing machine in my life) because that was recommended to me by the teacher of the Quilting 101 class I will be taking.
If anyone could tell me what else I need to buy that would be great. I just really don't know.
Thank you in advance :)
Athena

Welcome from Davidsonville Maryland.
Just to name a few things you will need, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting rulers, seam ripper. You can get good buys at Joann Fabrics, they have sales and coupons.

Hello and welcome from Kansas

Hello Athena! Welcome from Indiana! Don't forget to buy thread! LOL

Oh, Im not sure were that is, but im in Ellicott City MD :)

Hello Athena, welcome from Oklahoma!

Welcome from Washington. :D

Hello Athena ~~ Welcome from Minnesota! :)

Hello and welcome from the Arkansas Ozarks.
Happy quilting.

Welcome from Central TX.

Welcome from central California.

Don't forget extra bobbins, and make sure you get the correct size. I've been sewing a lot of years, and still picked up the wrong size for my older machine!! Check out your manual for the correct size, and then put that manual in your safe deposit box!!! If you're like me, you will put it in a safe place, then never be able to find it again, except perhaps when moving. But they do put some manuals online....

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Hello and welcome from NW Wisconsin!

All quilters have different styles, so different needs. It would be great if a quilter would go along with you to a local quilting store or a fabric store, to help you make selections.

Hi Athena! And welcome from Ohio. Glad to have you onboard!

Welcome to the board! You have found a great place to learn, share, laugh, vent and cry :D Enjoy the journey, the eye candy is spectacular :thumbup:

Hope you have deep pockets cuz there is always one more thing ya just gotta have!!! :lol: Just ask me how I know :oops:

Hello Athena! Welcome from Minnesota!
Buy chocolate to eat while you're quilting!
Enjoy!

Hello Athena and welcome from northern California! You will enjoy it here!

Correction! I actually wound up buying the Sapphire 835.

Hello and welcome from Japan!!!

I'm with Opal Jane thats your basic needs and also go to the library they have lots of books on quilting, instead of buying they can help with questions, and of course add quilting board to your favorites.
Oh by the way welcome from CT.
Happy quilting welcome to the family.

Hello, and welcome from Michigan!

Welcome from Michigan.:)

Hi and welcome from Arizona.

Hi Athena and welcome from NE Ohio,

Welcome from central Minnesota, enjoy your new found hobby.

Welcome from Ohio!

Hi and welcome from Alaska.

Hello from San Gabriel, California

Welcome!

welcome from se TX

Hello Athena, welcome to the board from Alabama :D A rotary cutter and a 3x18 inch ruler with a cutting mat makes cutting so much easier.IMHO.You came to the right place for motivation and wonderful pic and new quilting buddies. This place is addictive. Good luck. :thumbup:

Hello, welcome and happy quilting from Germany!

Welcome from Minnesota and Happy Quilting

Hi, and welcome from North Texas!! :)

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting. You're going to love it here!

Welcome from Upstate NY!

Welcome, waving from central Indiana, USA

Waving from Australia!

Hi, Welcome, I am new also to the board, but just wanted to suggest you might check out a local quilting store or fabric store to see if they have some beginner lessons. Best of luck and Welcome!

Welcome to quilting!!! Welcome to the board from Michigan.