Finding the right sewing machine can unlock a trove of creative possibilities. Even for a beginner, if you intend to develop your sewing skills, it pays to buy one that gives you scope to experiment.

Of course affordability is relative; it still retails for about £500. This isn’t expensive for a sewing machine with its mid-to-high range specifications, but it’s certainly not a budget pick.

A group of Hampton Roads quilt makers is using needle and thread to honor the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. At ...