I haven't used a sewing machine for many, many, many years so I challenged myself to a small project. It took several iterations, but I finally got there! I am currently exploring the possibilities for fat quarters to do something bigger.

I'd love to know: what do you like to make with fat quarters?

HI everyone, I have just joined this community.  I am not sewing my own garments of yet but this is something I would really like to get into this year.

My main issue at the moment is that I am going to need to buy a sewing machine before I start as my hand stitching sucks!  This is still going to be a couple of months away but I was wondering if I could get any recommendations for sewing machines (bearing in mind I live in the UK) which would be good for someone starting out but yet have all the features I will need.  

I know how to use a sewing machine so that isn't a problem, but I would like one that would let me extend into making curtains and cushions too.  Thanks in advance for your help!

This pane is from this pattern from last autumn's Vogue Knitting. I have knit this in sport weight cotton (Rowan's Cotton Glacé), and thought I'd try the first pane to see how it holds up. I love it but think the cotton may be too heavy and pull it out of shape. Need opinion before casting on second pane, does anyone think this could work?

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/12-modular-top

Just bought my first pattern! Really looking forward to making a shirt dress!