I bought a machine !!!!!!!!!

10 years ago

I am so excited. I bought a sewing machine and I can't wait to make some quilt blocks.

I stopped sewing about 10 years ago and have often thought it was something I wanted to do again.

It's still in the car waiting on someone else to get home to carry it in for me. I was to tired to try to set it up tonight so I watched some videos and have really enjoyed looking over this forum for inspiration.

Yipeeeeeeeeee, i have a new sewing machine :)

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Sunnysmom
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10 years ago

durango118 - I thought about craigslist but I was just to chicken and I need the support of the sewing store.

I bought the Pfaff Performance 5, it was discounted since they have a newer model. The sewing table came with the purchase. It has made it from the car to the living room. I have a full day of errands and hope to have it set up and sewing something by late afternoon.

Sue - I am really looking forward to participating in the block lotto.

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durango118
10 years ago
That's fantastic. What kind of machine did you get? I got a great one a few months ago on Craiglist at a steal of a price.
polardream
10 years ago
Good for you! You may want to try the Block Lotto - a different block each month. It will give you a chance to try things out. We look forward to having you join us!

Sue
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User
10 years ago
Did they offer you some free training? If so, be sure you take advantage of it. When I got my new machine it was so advanced from my old Kenmore from 1971 I was in the dark about all the new features of the newer machines. I did do some testing before I got an appointment for the lesson but it did help to have someone point out the basics.
Sunnysmom
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, They made sure I had the basics down before I left even though it was well after their closing time and yes they do free owners lessons. I am going to schedule in another week or so when I am more familiar with machine.
toolgranny
10 years ago
Good for you. What a wonderful gift for yourself. You'll enjoy taking your time and learning to quilt. The sewing machine store will be your biggest help and then you move on to the fabric store next. Better save your pennies. Welcome. And, if you are close to North Carolina, drop in at the retreat. You'll have a room full of quilting teachers who love to see new faces.
fran1523
10 years ago
Enjoy and I hope you have many years of happy sewing time.
loisflan
10 years ago
How fun! I remember how great it was to buy a new machine and start sewing again. It was only 5 or 6 years ago. I have had so much pleasure from it. And I have "met" all the wonderful quilters on this forum. Welcome, Sunnysmom!
glassquilt
10 years ago
Happy Dancing!!!
grammyp
10 years ago
Congratulations! Learning about your new friend is going to be great fun.
bev2009
10 years ago
Welcome. We look forward to seeing your first quilt! Or first block for that matter.
ibquiltn4fun LindaH
10 years ago
Congrats and happy sewing.
littlehelen_gw
10 years ago
Welcome and congratulations on your new machine...so exciting!
botanicat
10 years ago
Pfaff's are great machines. I love vintage machines but sew mainly on my Pfaff 2030. Good purchase for you.
carolnv
10 years ago
Welcome and Congratulations! This is a great forum with lots of lovely ladies always willing to answer a question, make a suggestion, give advice, make you feel welcome. Looking forward to seeing your first creation!