Hi Paula, wherebouts in the UK are you? I live in Dudley, West Midlands.

Hi Paula and welcome from France! I'm from the UK and have lived in the New Forest, the Cotswolds and East Anglia but was born in Blackpool - are you near any of those places?! LOL

Good advice above - I would only add that I wouldn't invest loads of money in a machine until you know what kind of quilter you will be. Start with a basic one and go from there. A lot of the ladies on here have two or more machines - I just bought a second one so I can machine quilt - and so the first will never go to waste. Or you can always trade it in or sell it on if you decide you want to upgrade. You'll get lots of advice and inspiration here - and fun too!

welcome from WA :D

Have you bought your machine yet? THe only reason I ask is cause I compared and the Berninas are made soooo much better At least that is my opinion

Let me know when you get it. I have a site for you that would be of tremendous help with quilting.

Yes thankyou I did get the machine ,and now i am struggling even just to make three and a half inch by two and a half two color blocks ,lady at the shop said ,i must not try this one as it is for experienced quilters only,i cut lots of 2" ,3",1 and a half inch strips from 6 different colors but it looks like i did not give seam allowance for centre triangle seam .Maybe will have to leave this quilt project aside until i get some experience.
Thanks for that,
Chevie

Welcome Paula!

This is a great place and everyone is very encouraging. Tirnhi has the best advice. The store where you bought the machine should give you some free lessons, and also see if there is a local quilt guild, as well as beginner classes in the fabric stores. You'll be well on your way!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. There are lots of people here willing to help, but I think a quilt class at where ever you are buying your machine will really help you get started.

Check to see if there is a local quilt guild in your area.
They offer great workshops if they don't offer a beginning
class they may be able to suggest some place other than your local
quilt store.

Also, welcome from Pine Grove, CA. :lol:

Welcome from VA.