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02-17-2012, 11:25 AM

#11

soniboo

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Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Florida

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Originally Posted by MistyK

Thanks for the suggestions. I am making a list. Definitely need to find out what a cutting board is as I don't think you are talking about the one I chop veggies on. <ROLLING eyes my>I sound like I am dangerous to be let out on my own. Well I wanted an adventure!

Hi Misty, Basically a cutting board is a protective cutting mat you put your fabric on & cut with a rotary cutter without damaging anything (tabletop, countertop, etc). Using a mat & rotary cutter is faster than cutting everything by hand with scissors. You'll learn a lot here & we're glad to have you.

Welcome from Florida!

02-17-2012, 02:09 PM

#12

Tweety2911

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Location: New York

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Hello and welcome from New York. I would start off by going to a local quilt shop and take a basic class. Some shops allow you to use their machine in the shop while taking the class. They will give you a list of supplies that you will need to start yourself on your quilting adventure. If you have a Joann's nearby they usually have sales on the cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter to get you started. Good Luck!

02-17-2012, 02:30 PM

#13

Janet L52

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Shingle Springs, California

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Hi Misty, welcome from northern California! You will enjoy it here. There is lots of help available and lots of friendly people!

02-17-2012, 02:35 PM

#14

Painiacs

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Upper Michigan

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Welcome from Michigan!! I too am self taughter!! Is got a cheap walmart machine until I was sure I wasgonna stick to it. Start with simple blocks then branch out! Good luck!!

02-17-2012, 05:49 PM

#15

psychonurse

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Arley,Alabama

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I sent you a long PM but since that time, Joanns Presidents sale, they have on line at least just about all Fiskar
stuff for 50% off, what a deal.

02-17-2012, 06:47 PM

#16

Ileen

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Location: San Bernardino

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Welcome to the Board from San Gabriel, California

02-18-2012, 04:27 AM

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Lori B.

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Location: Michigan

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Welcome from Michigan!

02-18-2012, 04:37 AM

#18

gollytwo

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Keene, New Hampshire

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Greetings and welcome from New Hampshire.
Don't know your financial situation. So, just in case you're not in a position right now to spring for a high-end machine, I recommend the Jem Platinum. It's a great smaller machine, sells for c.$400 (make sure they throw in the attachments and carrying case) and does everything my bigger machine does.
I shopped around locally to get the best price.