Saturday, March 28, 2009

Mama's got something new!!

Remember me writing about the new sewing machine I was thinking about getting? I really didn't want to spend too much but I wanted a lot of features for my money. I think I found exactly that in my new machine. Here it is!

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See all the built in stitches?
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There are are decorative stitches, quilting stitches and heirloom sewing stitches. It came with an extended table (not shown), a hopping foot for free motion, a walking foot and a bunch of other feet. It has feed dogs that lower (whooeee!), a needle down function and ... I love this ... it has the option for push button sewing.
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I can just set the speed and hit the button. Why is this exciting? Think about it...the biggest challenge in free motion is moving your hands in coordination with keeping the foot pedal at a constant rate of speed. With this, I only need to be concerned that my hands keep moving consistently. I won't be using this machine really for much quilting - Jenny is a wonderful quilting machine and we have a "groove" but it is so cool to have the option. Another great feature is that it weighs about 12 pounds. It will be great for dragging to S4 meetings, retreats and classes.

I am just about giddy. Can you tell?! It just arrived yesterday afternoon and I have had only a little time to play so that's what I am going to do today.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

14 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your new family member and ENJOY getting to know her...have you picked out a name yet?

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  2. How exciting! I hope the two of you are very happy and productive together!!!

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  3. Dear Mama,
    What fun! I know your excitement of getting a new sewing machine. Have fun today getting to know her.

    I looked at your pictures on the web. That purse sure is cuuuuuute!
    The little organizer if cute too.
    Have lots of fun today.
    Be blessed,
    Michelle

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  4. Congratulations on your new girl. It's always exciting to get new things for our hobby.I am sure she will be put to good use. Enjoy!!

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  5. Have fun with your new "toy". It will be exciting to see all the items you decorate with the new stitches. You will love the push button speed I am sure.

    Play all weekend!

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  6. Ok Suzan, good for you!!!!What kind and model is it? Have fun today!! Sandee from Wis

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  7. How exciting! Looks like a wonderful machine! Lots of different stitches! I love my Brother machines!
    Kristie

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  8. I know you are tickled to have this!! What fun! I love the purse :) Maybe you can teach Em how to make me one, hehe... Love ya!

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  9. Congrats on the new machine. I myself got a "new, old" machine a week or so ago.

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  10. Have fun with your new machine. That will be a great weight for taking on retreats and to classes and it looks like it has lots of bells and whistles!

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  11. Woohoo! Love the new sewing machine. Great way to stimulate the economy.

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  12. All those features and 12 lbs. What a deal. I can't wait to here more after you've had a chance to make friends with her.

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  13. I have that machine, its the on ei use all the time. I love it. I just found out it has an overlock foot and stitch, which was wonderful when I had a dress to hem. At the piecing stitches are fun too, no special foot and that 1/4inch seam. I love it, its fun. Enjoy!

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  14. Congrats! on the new machine. Mine died last week and so I can relate to the excitement of a new one. Let us know how it sews!

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