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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 30 2013 : 6:35:05 PM
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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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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 03:48:55 AM
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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
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 3:37:27 PM
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Wowee! Love it!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 7:33:45 PM
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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/
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 03:54:02 AM
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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 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6724 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6724 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 1:17:41 PM
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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
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
569 Posts |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 12:44:34 PM
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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. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 1:59:39 PM
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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
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2013 : 5:09:26 PM
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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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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 06:37:05 AM
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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
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 06:57:47 AM
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Congrats CJ!
So happy for you. You deserve a nice machine! You are so talented!
Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 09:00:50 AM
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Yay CJ! Happy sewing with your new improved toy!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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coccocolorado
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
C.
Poway
CA
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2013 : 09:37:27 AM
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I'm so excited for you! Anything to bring more joy to what we do!
C
Farmgirl Sister #5348
City Girl
Country Heart |
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