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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 6:35:05 PM
Well, after over 50 years of sewing I FINALLY, FINALLY have a "top of the line" sewing machine!
I started sewing when I was nine years old, old enough to join 4-H and have been sewing since. Always on less than perfect sewing machines.
I can't begin to tell you all the different ones I've had, some of which were very marginal! Some of them I didn't really like but it was all we could afford. I had a very basic Viking in the early 1990s which was a GOOD machine but we lost it in our house fire. I replaced it with a new Viking which has been good but it does a couple of things that frustrate me and authorized service centers don't seem to be able to solve.
My sister, who lives in Denver and is an experienced seamstress as well, asked me if I needed a "new" sewing machine. After some discussion with hubby we decided to go for it.
She was coming to visit so she brought to me . . a Bernina Record 930 Electronic and it is amazing! WOW! I've read all kinds of reviews from folks who LOVE their 930s and that this is one of the best Bernina ever made.
I've been sewing on it for a few days and it is WONDERFUL! I can't tell you how much less frustrated I am! I make aprons to sell so I do a tremendous amount of sewing and I'm just so blessed to have been able to sew with more pleasure!
YAY!!
Thanks for letting me share!
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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| coccocolorado |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 09:37:27 AM
I'm so excited for you! Anything to bring more joy to what we do!
C
Farmgirl Sister #5348
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 09:00:50 AM
Yay CJ! Happy sewing with your new improved toy!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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| texdane |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 06:57:47 AM
Congrats CJ!
So happy for you. You deserve a nice machine! You are so talented!
Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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| Marcy |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 06:37:05 AM
CJ,
I can't think of a more deserving person to get something nice like that. I have one of your lovely aprons and I think it's so beautiful that I won't even use it. In fact, I have it hanging on the back of my door in my crafting room and there it will stay forever as far as I am concerned. I wish you many happy hours of sewing on your new machine. I can't wait to see what you create next.
big hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 5:09:26 PM
OOOOooooo! How exciting! Yay for you, CJ! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!!! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 1:59:39 PM
Oh CJ! What fun what fun is in store for you. I bet sewing with that is easy peasy.
Enjoy your new acquisition. Just think of the Glamping accessories you can whip up with that.
Oooh boy!
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
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| grammytammy |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 12:44:34 PM
Congrats CJ, I've had Berninas for years. I have found the to be well functioning and easy to use. If yours didn't come with a 1/4 " foot and you plan to do any quilting, its worth the cost. Have fun!
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 6:11:25 PM
Woohoo! It's always nice to get a new machine! And a Bernina too! If i wasn't so happy with my Brother, I'd be jealous!
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 1:17:41 PM
Oh boy no more frustration---I think that is why I stopped sewing. I just never did have a top-drawer machine. Well good for you and zip along. LOL MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 1:01:55 PM
Thanks girls! So far, I'm "in love with Bernina" . . :D
Actually, Marianne, we took my sister out for the BEST local pizza which she loved! Debbie you know the place . . .Dolores River Brew Pub!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 10:18:55 AM
Lucky you CJ, hopefully the new machine will make your sewing much easier.
Hugs,
Debbie
"There is nothing better than to end a bad day covered in dog slobber!"
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 03:54:02 AM
Gosh, CJ, if anyone deserves a top of the line machine to work with, it is you! What a thrill! I am so happy for you and you must have given your sis and extra squeeze for this treasure. Enjoy many hours on it!
Marianne |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 7:33:45 PM
How lovely for you CJ. I got a new Brother SE 400 for Christmas last year and I love it. I'm not a dedicated seamstress and mostly just do some mending or make simple things. I completely agree that having a nice machine makes all the difference. Nothing more frustrating that fighting a bad tension or stuffed up feed dogs on a used up and worn out sewing machine.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
http://pinterest.com/ctapestry/
http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| marlee |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 3:37:27 PM
Wowee! Love it!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
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| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 10:53:17 AM
Very Nice CJ
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 08:31:27 AM
Yes, I'm looking forward to smoother sewing! We did have to remodel the area that the machine sits in from what it is in the pic but my hubby is very handy at that sort of thing and it's much better!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| jan49829 |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 06:27:33 AM
I am so happy for you!!! With all the sewing that you do, I am sure this one will be the one for you!!!! Hope it lasts forever and gives you no problems at all.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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| princesspatches |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 03:48:55 AM
YAAAAHHHHHH for you! It is great to have a good sewing machine. It makes sewing so much more enjoyable when you don't have to fight with your equipment. I am very happy for you.
Enjoy
Arttie |
