Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Something New~~~

..in my studio!  Ok, I kinda hinted at it in my last post. :-) 

It's a new embroidery/sewing machine!  Oh my gosh! I am still in shock and awe! Hubby was the one who insisted I get it. :-))  This is a photo of just the machine. I have the embroidery unit in a case~ I need to take some classes to learn all about this baby!  :-)  I still feel like I need to be pinched! LOL

This is what I was working on when my other machine was in the shop. My 99K breezed through those seams!  It is backed with flannel, no batting. Believe me, it is plenty warm because of the denim.  I have been making these raggy quilts for years for 'boy' graduation gifts.  I only needed to make this one this year. Good thing because my supply of denim is running out. ;-)  The pattern is from an old Traditional Quiltworks magazine. (they are no longer in print).


I am off to sew! :-)
Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

16 comments:

Sinta Renee said...

That is so exciting! Your hubby deserves an extra hug on that one! Have fun playing with your new addition to the family!

Diane said...

oh that's a lovely shiny new machine--have fun.

Anonymous said...

SEW pretty! Congrats and enjoy!!!

bingo~bonnie said...

ooough! you lucky dog! First a long arm and now an embroidery machine. Your little sewing cottage is gonna have it ALL!!! :) I'm so happy for you.

A weekend ago I had made a pillowcase for a birthday gift, and mentioned that it would be so cute to have the little girls name embroidered on it... hubby asked if I thought I could make and sell pillowcases customized.. Yes, but not make enough to justify the cost of the machine.

There is a shop in town - if I wanted to have my kids named embroidered on I could try to find the proper placement and then have them sew it before I make the pillowcases.. ?

Oh how I wish I was your neighbor! :)

Love from Texas! ~bonnie

Quilter Going Bananas said...

congrats on the new addition to your quilt studio! have fun and oh, did you name it yet?

Amy said...

Very exciting! Enjoy your new machine. You will have to give us a review once you had some times to use it.

Shelley said...

Oh What fun you lucky girl!! Enjoy your new toy :)

Barb said...

I am soooooooooooooo happy for you.....

WoolenSails said...

Very nice, brother has put out some nice machines.

Debbie

Kim said...

oohhh, looks like someone's going to be having lots of fun. I am dying for a sewing/embroidery machine too but I am afarid I might have buyer's remorse afterwards.

Carol said...

Awesome! Well if he's going to insist then go for it, enjoy your fancy smanchy sewing machine.

Needled Mom said...

Oh....are you ever in for fun!!! Love the denim quilt too!

Hands Sew Full said...

Ummm....would it be too forward if I asked to borrow your hubby? Just for a trip to the sewing machine store?
Your new machine looks wonderful!! I hope that you take many classes and get to try it to it's full potential. I love the denim quilt too, I have never done one in a rag style with denim. I looks great.

paulette said...

Lucky YOU!! She is a real BEAUTY!! Have fun!
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Darlene said...

I missed this post about your new 'baby'. Woohoo! Have fun, fun, fun - sew like the wind!!!

Cindy said...

Oh Dear Sandie - what have you got there? Looks like a new toy for you !! I'm SEW happy for you. What a great addition to that lovely sewing cottage. I think you'll be enjoying sewing even MORE !!!

I'd love to play too. LOL

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