Hello all! I am new to quilting or should I say sewing in general. Currently I am borrowing a machine while I was learning etc. But now that my projects are getting bigger I've been looking for a machine that I can quilt with. To be honest I don't know where to start. Between going to the stores and asking and reading different things online the all contradict eachother. My main use of the machine would be for making quilts and blankets, but my budget is not big at all bc I am going back to school and just can't put hundreds of dollars into a machine right now, even though I would love to. Well I figured if any one would know it would be here, so I appreciate any and all help for an economically friendly but workable machine! I am looking in secondhand stores as well but I just don't know what type of machines can handle heavy duty projects. Thanks for your help!!! This forum is great.