I'm completely new to quilting. I've never even sewn anything with a machine before but have someone that will show me how to use it. I've always loved quilts and would like to try to get into making them for me, my kids, my family. They are the type of things that get handed down and i like that idea. Anyway I have a Brother VX1120 will I be able to quilt with this machine? I have The Complete Idiots Guide to Quilting coming in the mail any other suggestions for good quilting books?

welcome from maine,dont know much about machines but know every one here will help,welcome to the addication and have fun.

Welcome aboard from Illinois!
Books?? All of them. Just kidding, sort of. Some of my first books were by Eleanor Burns. She has very simple, easy to follow instructions to make complicated looking quilts. I think you can quilt with about any machine that will sew a straight line, I'm not familiar with that one though. Soon you will be addicted and need the following items:

A back up machine in case something happens to the one you're using.
A supply of notions that include a rotary cutter, an array of scissors, a supply of needles and threads, rulers, etc.
A stash that could cover a small army
A room, floor or bldg to hold it all.

Enjoy your journey into the wonderful world of quilting addiction.

Hello and welcome from Alabama :D Does your feed dog drop down?If it doesn't you will have to use the darning plate that comes with your machine. Hope this helps

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

Hi,Joe,welcome to the neighborhood.You;re gonna love it here

Welcome Joe from Michigan!
i would take a class..Joanns offeres them.
go check out your local library for books!

Welcome from Western Maine!

A big welcome from Ireland

Welcome :) from Ohio ... lots of tips and ideas on here.

Welcome, find a quilt group to join and take a beginners class at you local quilt shop. Are you any wheres near Keepsake Quilting? One of my favorite shops. As someone else said, get a book by Eleanor Burns from Quilt in a Day and you can't go wrong. Enjoy

Welcome from Texas. There are people here who can answer anything you ask, and help you as you learn. When I am helping someone to start, I suggest starting with small projects, like candle mats, table runners, and lap quilts. Sometimes, if one starts out with a big project, they get discouraged and lose interest.

Thank you everybody for the welcome. Once I get my book in the mail i'm gonna start putting together a kit of stuff ill need then start something. I'd kind of like to do a crib size quilt for our new baby who is due in October.

I am also new to the forum. Welcome from Massachusetts.

Hello and Welcome Aboard.... Sew glad you joined us :-D

[img]http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/s...um/welcome.gif[/img] So glad that you joined us :D:D:D

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.

Hello from Kansas

:lol: Welcome from Alabama!

Welcome from Nebraska. When I just started, I really ( and still do ) enjoyed Eleanor Burns Quilt in a Day series. They taught me quiet a bit. Very easy directions - pictures and all, too. lol You'll pick up a lot of good tips on this group too. Just have fun and enjoy it!

Welcome! You are in for a fun ride. I wouldn't buy any more books as of yet. Just keep reading the posts, bookmark what you think is helpful, try out small projects, ask questions, take a class if you want, and share your triumphs.

Hi from NH also!!!! You're welcome to PM me if you need any help in getting set-up. Will do all I can to help a newbie!!

Hi and welcome from Massachusetts.

Welcome from Boston. The more you get into quilting you will know what books are good and the diffrent supplies you will need.

Hi, Joe and welcome from Massachusetts!
My favorite reference book for quilting is Quilts, quilts, quilts!
Though, I would check out the public library until you get your idiot book in the mail because that may have all the same info in it, just w/o the eye-candy. Also check out blogs and about.com/quilting .
there are tons of resources on line for free; and of course ask questions, there will always be a quilter near by to offer assistance.
Cheers, Cathy

Hi Joe and welcome to the board from Oregon, I cant help you as I am new to quilting to, but there are wonderful people on the board that will help you out. Penny

Just wanted to let you know that JoAnn's is going to have a sale starting 4/11.

50% off mats and quilting supplies.

Hi and welcome from Oklahoma.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!!